CHAPTER 305: CHAPTER 302: THE NEW FARMING TOOLS BROUGHT BY XIAO CHONG

Lin Wanwan said that hatching ducklings was not just talk; the mallard was initially part of her plan, using the same timeline as the hen, both being one year.

The ratio of male to female Kang Beier ducks is 1:15, with a fertilization rate of 85% and a hatching rate of over 80%.

Regarding the breeding techniques of Kang Beier ducks, Lin Wanwan had specifically purchased information in the modern era. When she bought New Luo Maids this time, she conveniently bought two rough-hand maids to manage the family’s livestock.

Calling them rough-hand maids, but to Lin Wanwan, they were aimed at cultivating agricultural technology talents. Therefore, aside from receiving slightly less monthly pay, their other benefits were not inferior to others.

The two learned everything from duckling lighting, feeding, duck house temperature, to management points for different seasons, treating the breeding of poultry and cattle, horse, and sheep as academic learning.

Of course, Xiao Qingyu’s animal troops were gradually transferred to them for care—except the most loyal sea eagle.

Lin Wanwan’s Village Lady household was naturally developed step by step; all rules were set by her, and no one dared to raise objections.

Currently, Hua Nong is mainly in charge of the kitchen, Yun Shang oversees the inner courtyard, and Hong Yan is the hairdressing maid.

Then there is the cleaning granny Sun, and the two newly bought New Luo Maids responsible for breeding. Lin Wanwan named them Ran Xiang and Mo Xiang.

Ah Jing’s presence, as a mute girl, is not strong, but she has the skill to control animals.

Lin Wanwan arranged for her to share a dormitory with Ran Xiang and Mo Xiang, hoping they could improve their relationships and learn from each other in their daily interactions.

The remaining Heng Wu, although a musician, is well-versed in musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, and painting, earning Lin Wanwan’s respect as a Teacher at the academy.

Officially, Heng Wu is a low-status musician, but in Lin Family Manor, she is respected by the clan, being a music and calligraphy teacher.

People have respected teachers throughout history, and Lin Family Manor is no exception.

Being noble instead of lowly obviously doesn’t work in a mighty city like Chang’an, but Lin Wanwan’s residence in remote Mao County by the sea, even the local officials wouldn’t meddle, so who would go against her!

Heng Wu’s status is determined by Lin Wanwan’s will; she is the absolute master of the household.

Turning back to ducklings, once the news spread, slightly wealthy families in the clan came to Lin Wanwan wanting to buy ducklings.

The price of three coins per duckling was the same as ordinary ducklings on the market, but everyone knew these ducklings produced more eggs! Absolutely worth it!

Anyone with extra money had to buy them. Those without extra money exchanged new dried fish glue, fish flakes, and other items. Anyway, Lin Wanwan had already stated that she would accept anything.

The clan members also knew Lin Wanwan genuinely loved seafood.

Because of Lin Wanwan’s purchases, everyone’s days improved significantly.

Oh, exchanging fish glue for ducklings, Lin Wanwan felt she was making too much profit.

Lin Wanwan’s nouveau riche mindset had gradually adjusted, unlike last year when she was anxious to earn and rake in money, so she hadn’t sold her newly obtained good goods recently.

For example, she only sold half of the white truffle, and mostly kept the fish glue for herself. Especially the Golden Cod Fish Roe, as long as it’s well preserved, it can be stored for decades without any problems.

In the afternoon, after the children finished school, Lin Wanwan took Xiao Qingyu to continue practicing the zither, with Heng Wu as the accompanist.

With Lin Wanwan accompanying her, Xiao Qingyu no longer felt playing the harp was tedious. As long as her mother was willing to accompany her, anything she did, she was enthusiastic about.

In this aspect, probably children from ancient times to now are all the same.

The two happily practiced the zither together. Xiao Yixun saw their lively playing, and inexplicably felt jealous, eventually asking to learn as well.

Xiao Yixun had been learning the ancient zither before, and it was her first time learning the harp, but because she had a foundation in music theory, she learned quickly, just like Lin Wanwan.

For Heng Wu, releasing one sheep or a flock was all the same; either way, the household had many harps.

Several people were joyfully practicing the zither in the walkway, when there was movement at the drooping flower gate.

Walking in with a brisk pace leading a crimson horse against the breeze was Xiao Chong, still as unparalleled in his beauty.

His green robe fluttered in the wind, relaxed and composed, and the entire courtyard seemed to generate a misty haze due to his presence.

"How elegant, Cousin," Xiao Chong greeted, handing the horse reins to Kun Lun and performing a forked hand salute towards Lin Wanwan, standing outside the walkway.

Upon seeing Xiao Chong, Lin Wanwan and Heng Wu left the stone bench to stand and return the salute.

The maids and servants serving nearby naturally needed no reminder.

Xiao Qingyu, under Lin Wanwan’s gaze, reluctantly followed suit with the salute.

Only Xiao Yixun remained seated, her originally smiling face covered by a layer of frost, fully expressing unwelcome.

But evidently, Xiao Chong didn’t care about the thoughts of this dwelling young lady; her cold expression had no impact on him whatsoever.

Though both hailed from the Lanling Xiao clan, they belonged to two different branches, not close.

Compared to Lin Wanwan, who was a distant cousin, Xiao Yixun was indeed a closer clan sister. But, realistically, Xiao Chong was obviously closer to Lin Wanwan.

The closeness between people is not simply determined by blood ties.

Xiao Yixun’s impatience with Xiao Chong was evident on her face, and although Xiao Chong, recalling her help previously, was not forcing her to return to Chang’an, he was also unwilling to warm up to her coldness. He politely saluted her and then ignored her.

Lin Wanwan, after completing the salute, calmly said, "Cousin, I received your card yesterday and thought you’d arrive at noon. It’s rather late now."

"Busy today, arrived a bit late, Cousin please understand," Xiao Chong replied, then turned to look at Shuqi behind him and a young man Lin Wanwan was not familiar with.

Both had heavy loads on horseback, and upon receiving Xiao Chong’s gaze, they silently dismounted and began assembling the items systematically.

Lin Wanwan and the others quietly observed their work, and soon, a plow was fully assembled before everyone’s eyes.

"Is this... Curved Plow?" Lin Wanwan murmured, then quickly said, "Cousin, please wait a moment."

Afterward, she lifted her skirt like a butterfly, gracefully floating away, "tap, tap, tap" up the stairs. Xiao Qingyu tried to follow but was grabbed by Yun Shang.

Entering the small study next to the second-floor bedroom, Lin Wanwan locked the door and opened the Space-Time Gate, returning to her modern villa.

She wasted no time opening her laptop and searched for information about the Curved Plow.

Online resources were abundant, with plenty of free ones that would take ages to finish. For someone like Lin Wanwan, who didn’t mind spending money for a membership, the available materials were overwhelmingly abundant.

She directly purchased an article about agricultural tools development from a database and quickly opened it, finding images of the Curved Plow, comparing it to the recently seen actual item, finding it quite similar.

"Ha!" Lin Wanwan laughed, her butterfly wings flapped quite hard! The Curved Plow, which appeared in Jiangdong in the Late Tang, surprisingly emerged in Xiao Chong’s hands during the Early Tang.