The next day, the weather was nice. Zhiye and I planned to plant the seeds we bought a few days ago.

Zhiye is really capable of doing everything - farming, housework, you name it.

She is also fantastic at cooking. Even with simple ingredients, she can make delicious food.

Does Zhiye possess magic?

I shook my head. I don't think so, but her cooking is undeniably delicious.

"What are you thinking, Youjie?" Zhiye looked at me with confusion.

"Nothing," I smiled and refocused my attention on the field. I forgot to mention that I took on the physical labor of hoeing and digging the holes to relieve Zhiye.

Physical work should be left to me, a guy. Zhiye's arms are so slender, it wouldn't be good for her to do physical labor. Besides, I would feel like a freeloader if I didn't do anything.

"That's enough," I stuck the hoe into the ground.

"Sweat," Zhiye handed me a towel, and I wiped off the sweat.

Zhiye then sprinkled the last seeds into a small hole.

And I didn't forget to cover it with soil.

"You've worked hard, Youjie."

"It wasn't too difficult, but at least we finished it," I said, looking at the neatly planted seeds. I did feel a sense of accomplishment.

"Now we just need to remember to water them regularly, fertilize them a bit, and then wait for the results," Zhiye explained.

"Watering is easy, what about fertilizer?"

"Animal manure, commonly known as agricultural fertilizer, is easy to obtain."

"Animal manure?" I suddenly felt a wave of disgust.

"And of course, human..."

"Alright, Zhiye, you don't need to say anymore," I interrupted her because I already knew what she was going to say.

Zhiye looked at me with a puzzled expression, tilting her head.

"I already know enough. In any case, let's take good care of them and wait for a good harvest," I said.

"Yes," Zhiye nodded with a smile. "We've been busy all morning, I think it's almost time for lunch. I'll go prepare it."

"Then I'll put away these tools," I said, and Zhiye went to the kitchen while I returned the tools to their original position. After a brief pause, I heard someone knocking on the door. I opened it and saw a girl with golden hair like a fairy.

"Aren't you going to greet this princess?" Xie Yuning asked displeasedly, placing her hands on her waist.

"Ah..."

"Forget it."

Xie Yuning entered without permission. I originally wanted to say something but she interrupted me, making it very awkward for me.

"Why are you here?" I couldn't understand why Xie Yuning suddenly came to visit.

"This...this princess was just wandering around and happened to pass by," she said.

"This doesn't seem like a place you would pass by. I feel like it's quite remote here," I replied.

"Shut up!" Xie Yuning became furious, her face turning red.

"Please leave..." I was ready to push Xie Yuning out.

"Hey hey hey, what are you doing?"

"If there's nothing, please leave."

"Who...who said this princess has nothing to do?"

"If there's something, please say it," I stopped.

"You idiot, did you forget about yesterday?"

"Yesterday...right, I remember now. What my father said," Xie Yuning blushed.

"That...I just remembered I have something to take care of at home."

"Are you kidding me? Isn't this your home?"

"Ah, I need to go out for a while."

"Do you know the consequences if this princess gets angry?"

Xie Yuning suddenly looked angry, and a few sturdy men appeared behind her.

"This...isn't good."

"What's wrong? Don't you like it?"

"No..."

"I know you wouldn't dare," Xie Yuning seemed to calm down a bit and signaled the sturdy men to leave.

My anxiety dropped. I wouldn't be able to beat up even one of those strong men.

"I noticed you don't eat...eat well. So I came...to reward you," Xie Yuning said.

Clapping my hands, a group of maids came in carrying plates. Although I couldn't see what was covered, it looked upscale. The strong man brought in tables and chairs.

"The environment of this courtyard is nice."

"It's all thanks to me and Zhiye tidying it up."

"Hmph, this little matter, if Miss had told me earlier, I would have finished it in no time."

"I can handle these things myself."

"But you are Miss's person."

"Ah... when did I become yours?" Alright, the strong man held down my shoulder. Ouch, it hurts!

"Bring the dishes quickly."

"Yes, ma'am." The scene was quite grand. As each dish was uncovered, what came into view was truly high-quality ingredients.

"These were made by the top chef at Miss's house. How are they?"

Xie Yuning seemed a bit proud.

"They're okay..."

"You'll change your mind once you taste them."

Hearing Xie Yuning say this, I took a bite out of curiosity. To my surprise, it was really delicious.

"What do you think?"

"It's alright."

"Why are you so indifferent?" Xie Yuning seemed a bit unhappy.

"I'm just saying that high-quality ingredients for me are... just so-so."

"... Miss really doesn't understand you," muttered Xie Yuning, her serious gaze making me feel a chill on my back.

"Did I say something wrong?"

"You've ruined Miss's fun." Xie Yuning mumbled something, and I vaguely saw a sly smile on her face.

I felt a chill on my back.

"Yoje? Zhiye seems to have come out from the kitchen."

"Sister, Miss wants to be your sister-in-law," Xie Yuning suddenly announced, not forgetting to hold onto my arm.

"Huh?"

"Yoje... what's going on?" I couldn't see Zhiye's face clearly.

"Ah, this... how should I explain..."

"What's there to explain? Miss has already made it very clear."

"Please stop, I feel that the situation is not good now." I broke free from Xie Yuning's grip and quickly rushed over.

"Zhiye, the food hasn't been cooked yet. Let me help."

"Youjie..."

Zhiye snapped back to reality and reacted instinctively, allowing me to do so. From then on, I ignored Xie Yuning. Xie Yuning seemed displeased and left afterward.

I hope she doesn't suddenly appear like this again. If I upset her, I should apologize the next time I see her, considering her kind intentions.