Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 712: Country Girl_1

Chapter 712: Chapter 712: Country Girl_1

The public garden up front was already splendid and bustling, who would have thought that the garden at the back was even more spectacular and beautiful.

This garden was landscaped in the South style, it had artificial mountains, unique rocks, pavilions, long corridors, surrounded by fish ponds, small bridges over flowing water, and not far from there, there was a plum forest.

A large expanse of a plum forest.

Nan Feng couldn’t help but remember what Song Xiaoyue had once said. In winter, amidst the blanket of white snow, when the plum blossoms bloomed in unison, how spectacular a scene it would be.

Seeing Nan Feng looking at the plum forest, Eunuch Wan explained, "This plum forest was planted by Emperor Jing of Jin Dynasty for his Empress. Because it was so magnificent, it was kept as it was. Emperor Jing was a very affectionate emperor, wholly devoted to one person. His practice was later imitated by many. There were those who planted peach blossoms for their wives, and those who planted orchards, thus creating wonderful stories."

Nan Feng admitted, "I don’t know who Emperor Jing is."

"..." Eunuch Wan was somewhat speechless.

He only heard from the Emperor that Nan Feng came from the countryside, uncultured but with a good character.

Just because of those four words "good character", Eunuch Wan had to give face to Nan Feng.

Usually, these eunuchs in the palace are obsequious, opportunistic, and respect wealth and despise poverty, especially Eunuch Wan who is a servant next to the Emperor. Many concubines in the palace give face to him. He could ignore Nan Feng if he wanted to.

But he is aware that Nan Feng happens to be Lady of Nangong Ye. At the moment, the people of Dajin all hold high hope for General Nangong Ye. They hope that he will win and return as soon as possible. And although the Emperor has kept Nan Feng in the palace, the Emperor also said that Nan Feng is from the common people and need not be overly formal. Therefore, Eunuch Wan naturally wanted to show a good face to Nan Feng.

If he didn’t, wouldn’t that be making enemies with all the people of Dajin?

Now, after such an encounter, Eunuch Wan genuinely felt that Nan Feng does not understand the customary rules. She even did not even know who Emperor Jing was.

However, Eunuch Wan still had to keep smiling, "Lady Nan Feng, Emperor Jing was the father of the late emperor, and he is our current Emperor’s grandfather."

Eunuch Wan thought that Nan Feng might feel a bit ashamed, but she merely responded indifferently saying, "Oh!"

"..."

"Now, remember, Lady Nan Feng, the garden is open only to the Emperor, the Dowager Empress, and those of a higher rank. Those below the rank of concubine are not allowed entry."

It seemed like it was implying that Nan Feng was to be in charge of supervising?

Nan Feng then asked, "What if they do come in?"

"If they come in, the rear garden has to take responsibility," Eunuch Wan said, laughing and showing off his very white teeth.

People serving the Emperor must pay great attention to oral hygiene. If they have bad breath, it would also lead to execution.

Nan Feng kept a straight face, but seeing Eunuch Wan still smiling at her, she felt a bit relieved. She then asked, "Do I have to stay here today?"

"Of course," replied Eunuch Wan.

"What about my luggage at the inn?"

Eunuch Wan pointed to a door at the back of the Imperial Garden and said, "Past this door, you’ll understand."

"There’s more to it?"

"Of course!"

After passing another door, Nan Feng saw a large expanse of vegetable and fruit gardens. They grew all kinds of vegetables here, from tomatoes to carrots. As for the fruit trees, they were too far for Nan Feng to make out, but she saw that the trees were full of flowers.

She couldn’t help but wonder, "Is this the imperial vegetable garden?"

"Yes, Lady Nan Feng."

"So they grow their own and eat?"