Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 1959 - 1966: Princess Zhao Hua (Part 2)

"Please, Your Majesty and Empress Dowager, board the boat."

The cruise boat was quickly tidied up and docked steadily on the shore. Yang Yong bowed his body, respectfully inviting Nangong Yi and Cai Wei to board.

Nangong Yi led Cai Wei across the ferry dock and boarded the boat.

There was a pavilion at both the bow and stern of the boat, connected by a rectangular veranda in the middle. Only the pavilion at the bow was open-sided, serving as the area where eunuchs rowed the boat. The central veranda and the pavilion at the stern were enclosed. If one wished to view the scenery, they could open the lattice windows with intricate carvings on both sides. Near the windows were beauty couches; the beauty leans were used for viewing.

The cabin was carpeted, with a round table and stools set up in the middle. A tea set was placed atop, along with various melon fruits and dim sum, including seasonal mooncakes. Additionally, there was a bookcase with chairs, complete with brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. If inspiration struck, one could immediately wave their hand and compose a poem.

In the enclosed stern pavilion was a sleeping couch for resting, each area adorned with a veil for privacy.

Cai Wei took a look around, and Nangong Yi pulled her to sit together at the beauty couch by the window, opening the window to enjoy the shore’s scenery together.

The scenery on the shore was rebuilt after the earth dragon turnover, designed by Liu Xi in reference to the Taiye Pool from past life. Surrounding the lake were corridors, and numerous halls and pavilions, integrating mountains, seas, islands, bridges, gazebos, galleries, corridors, and palaces into one. The scenery varied everywhere, truly beauty beyond description.

Though there was still some chill in the air, Nangong Yi feared Cai Wei might catch cold. He glanced at Chun Qiu standing nearby, who understood and respectfully presented the Yunjin Pearl Cape to him. Nangong Yi unfolded the cloak and draped it over Cai Wei.

Cai Wei adjusted the cloak and expressed to Nangong Yi, "With the wind and the sunny day, who could have thought that there would be such a severe drought next year?"

Nangong Yi, unconcerned, replied, "What’s there to fear? Your husband has already prepared. Across the country, in every state, prefecture, and county, large reservoirs have been built to store water. Each town and village has drilled deep wells, sufficient for the people to have water. This year’s food harvest was plentiful, and with what we’ve accumulated over the year, it’s enough to fend off this disaster."

"Hmm, you’re really great." Cai Wei praised him.

Nangong Yi said, "To avoid this disaster, if I have three parts of the merit, my lady has seven parts. If it weren’t for my lady generously offering treasures in space to exchange for silver, where would we get the money to drill wells, build reservoirs, and store food? Also, the reason our people could have a bountiful harvest was because of my lady’s good seeds, wasn’t it? That’s why I say, my lady is the major hero in this drought resistance, and your husband is merely basking in my lady’s glory, holding onto my lady’s great legs."

Cai Wei laughed and said, "Since I met you, you’ve always been holding onto my great legs. It doesn’t matter this time, naturally let you hold on!"

Her meaning referred to helping Nangong Yi through the difficulties, unexpected to some who envisioned unhealthy scenes when she mentioned ’holding great legs’: her long, straight, jade-like white legs, and the other parts of her body with its undulating curves...

Thus, the man became restless, lowering his head to touch Cai Wei’s legs. Yang Yong, standing by, noticed and quietly gestured to the palace maid eunuch standing aside, and the group silently withdrew to the pavilion at the boat’s bow. Before leaving, Chun Li thoughtfully let down the layers of veils, concealing the movements inside.

Since arriving in this world, Cai Wei had become more conservative, especially after becoming Empress. She felt she should be a model for women worldwide, not engaging in such licentiousness in bright daylight. Thus, upon seeing the man’s actions, she gritted her teeth and said, "Nangong Yi, in bright daylight, can you behave like a wise ruler!"