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Chapter 279 The Emperor Plants Watermelon Seedlings

After the two entered the imperial study, the emperor was surprised to see them coming together. When he saw the basket in the third prince's hand, he thought that he had brought some delicious food.

Emperor Yongshun stood up and said with a smile, "Zhen'er and Sisi are here. Are they here to bring food to father?"

Zheng Sisi and the third prince looked at each other, wondering if the emperor had misunderstood something.

Zheng Sisi said, "Your Majesty, we are sending you delicious food, but you need to wait another two months before you can eat it."

Emperor Yongshun was puzzled: "What is that?"

Zheng Sisi: "Watermelon, we'll send you some watermelon seedlings today. Plant them in the Imperial Garden and you'll be able to eat them in two months."

"Watermelon." Emperor Yongshun was even more confused. He had never heard of it before. "What is a watermelon?"

Zheng Sisi explained watermelon to Emperor Yongshun, and finally said: "Your Majesty, I saw that some land was left after planting corn last time, saying that it was for planting sweet potatoes, but sweet potatoes still need some time, so I thought of planting some watermelon seedlings next to the sweet potatoes. In the summer, Your Majesty can eat the watermelons he planted himself, how cool!"

Emperor Yongshun thought that it would be really nice to eat the corn, sweet potatoes and watermelons that he grew himself in the future. He felt a sense of accomplishment as he was setting an example for all the people.

He immediately said, "Yes, I went to the Imperial Garden yesterday to check on the corn. The corn seedlings have grown very tall and are lush and green. They are so pleasing to the eye. Let's go and plant the watermelon seedlings now, Xiaomu! Set up the Imperial Garden."

Eunuch Mu said quickly, "Your Majesty, I will arrange it right away."

Emperor Yongshun took Zheng Sisi and walked out of the imperial study. Eunuch Mu trotted to find Eunuch Lin to arrange for the emperor to grow vegetables in the imperial garden.

When they arrived at the corner of the Imperial Garden, Eunuch Lin was already waiting there with a group of young eunuchs and the Imperial Garden's gardener.

Zheng Sisi went to see the corn seedlings, and they were indeed growing well. It seemed that the soil in the Imperial Garden was very fertile.

The vacant land was also well maintained and there was not a single weed on it.

Emperor Yongshun looked at Zheng Sisi and said, "Sisi! How do I grow this watermelon?"

After looking at the entire vacant lot, Zheng Sisi said, "Just plant them on both sides of the land, so they won't get in the way when the sweet potato seedlings are ready to be transplanted."

Then she took the small hoe from the eunuch and dug a number of pits in the open space, each of which was spaced apart and dug in two rows along the roadside.

Zheng Sisi said: "Just plant the watermelon seedlings in the pits. Water them today. The soil is fertile enough, so there is no need to apply top dressing. Wait until the watermelon vines grow to two feet long before applying top dressing."

Then Zheng Sisi carefully took a watermelon seedling from the basket and planted it in the hole, compacting the surrounding soil to prevent the seedling from falling over, but also not pressing it too tightly.

After seeing this, Emperor Yongshun also took one and planted it like Zheng Sisi did.

Emperor Yongshun asked: "Sisi! Is this how it is planted?"

Zheng Sisi flattered him, "I didn't expect the emperor to learn so quickly. He can understand it after just one look."

Emperor Yongshun knew that Zheng Sisi was trying to cheer him up, so he didn't blame her: "You are the only one who has a sweet mouth and can make me happy, haha."

The third prince also joined in. The eunuchs watched the most honorable emperor of the Dai Viet Dynasty planting watermelon seedlings and being coaxed by Zheng Sisi into doing it willingly. They all looked at Zheng Sisi with admiration.

Eunuch Mu also wanted to help with his men but was stopped by Emperor Yongshun. He then found a little fun, but not much. If they all did it, he would have to come back to review memorials later. He would have no rest time, and the thought of doing so made him tired.

After the watermelon seedlings were planted, Emperor Yongshun took the watering can and watered them without letting anyone else interfere.

The emperor's action frightened the gardener in charge of growing flowers. He was afraid that the treasures planted by the emperor would be killed, so he served them even more carefully.

Zheng Sisi said, "Your Majesty, it's all right after you plant them. When it's hot, just water them a little in the morning or evening. Don't water them too much, and don't water them at noon. I'll teach you how to take care of them when the watermelon vines bloom."

Emperor Yongshun said happily, "Okay, I will definitely take good care of them. I am still waiting to eat watermelons. You sell them for ten taels of silver each. I am considering whether to sell several times as much as you want, hahaha!"