Chapter 164 Looking for Water Source
"Wanwan, why do you rent so much land?"

When they were the only ones left in the main room, Zhao Yuping asked in confusion, "According to them, Wanwan was going to rent the land from everyone in the village. That was not a small amount of money. What was she going to plant?"
“Of course, we grow food.”

Shen Xiangwan replied without thinking. Seeing that she seemed even more confused, she continued, "I need to make something and need a lot of food. The villagers don't dare to try to grow a second crop of food, so I decided to rent their land. The reason why I pay two taels of silver per mu of land is because they are afraid that if they grow a second crop of food this year, it will affect next year's harvest. To put it bluntly, the two taels of silver are to cover their harvest next year."

Of course, she knew better than anyone that as long as she applied fertilizer according to her method, it would not affect next year's harvest and might even increase production. However, even if she talked her mouth off, no one would believe her, at least not now. The reason why she was willing to give the money was, firstly, to repay Zhao Dashan's trust, and secondly, she really needed to grow something.

"Well, as long as you know it."

Zhao Yuping didn't ask her what kind of crops she wanted to grow, but she felt relieved when she saw that she had an idea.

"By the way, Yuan Shu, clean up the room at the end of the east wing. I want to make it into a study."

Nodding, Shen Xiangwan turned to Yuan Shu and said that although there was already a study at home, Wei Chengyi's study was full of very confidential things and was not suitable for people to enter and leave casually. She only needed a place to receive others and it was not so particular. As for the main room, Ling'er and others often gathered here to do embroidery, which was somewhat inconvenient.

"it is good."

Yuan Shu nodded in agreement, and then Shen Xiangwan chatted with Zhao Yuping for a few more words. While it was still early, he got up and took Yuan Shu out.

It is very inconvenient to use water in Yong'an Village. Apart from the Wei family, there are only two wells in the whole village. For irrigation of the fields, the villagers have to fetch water from the river outside the village. The round trip is time-consuming and laborious. When Shen Xiangwan arrived in Yong'an Village that day, she was thinking about changing this situation. So, with nothing to do, she took Yuan Shu to the river.

“It really is a river!”

Looking at the river in front of him which was only one or two meters wide and had not much water, Shen Xiangwan held his forehead in silence. If there was a severe drought, the river would surely dry up, and then wouldn't the crops in the fields have to die?

"Why did Madam come to see this river?"

Since he really couldn't guess what her purpose was, Yuan Shu simply gave up guessing and asked directly.

"I originally wanted to hire someone to dig a canal to bring river water into the village, but now it seems that this is not possible."

Shen Xiangwan felt regretful. She had even drawn the blueprint of the windmill and was just waiting to start construction after a field inspection. Who could have thought that the river channel was really just a river channel and the water was too shallow.

“The village is located on a high ground. Even if we dig a canal, it is impossible to bring river water into the village.”

If it was possible, the villagers would have done it long ago. Why would they wait until now? After all, the river is not too far from the village, and if the whole village works together, it is not difficult to dig a ditch.

"Not necessarily."

Giving him an ambiguous look, Shen Xiangwan continued to walk upstream along the river: "Does this river flow out of the mountains?"

"what?"

Yuan Shu, who was wondering what she meant, was stunned for a moment, then immediately replied: "Yes, there is a huge waterfall in the mountain, and the river flows out from there."

Soon after arriving here, they had already figured out the situation in the vicinity and knew almost everything they should and shouldn't know.

"Come on, let's go take a look."

Shen Xiangwan suddenly became interested and made a move to move forward.

"Madam, the waterfall is deep in the mountains. It will take at least two hours to reach it. Besides, there are many wild animals in the mountains. Let's go there next time."

Yuan Shu quickly took two steps forward to block her way. He was really impressed by her. Wasn't her curiosity too strong?
"Forehead···"

Two hours? Shen Xiangwan's forehead darkened, and she could only choose to go home first. It was almost noon now. If she didn't see her at noon, Brother Yi would be worried. However, she would definitely go to the mountains when she had time next time.

As the two walked back, Shen Xiangwan kept thinking about the water source. It was not until she was about to enter the house that she thought that the water in the river was too shallow. Wasn't there groundwater? As far as she knew, some groundwater was very shallow. As long as you find the right direction and dig down, you will find water in a short time. And she happened to have awakened the water ability and was particularly sensitive to water sources. Wouldn't it be easy for her to find a shallower water source underground?

Shen Xiangwan couldn't help but activate her special powers immediately. Unexpectedly, she felt an abundant source of water underground not far from her home, and it was very shallow. She only needed to dig about five meters down.

Seeing her suddenly walk out again and stand there motionless, with the expression on her face constantly changing, Yuan Shu was confused by her and could only follow her stupidly.

"Lend me your sword."

Shen Xiangwan suddenly reached out to him and asked for his sword.

Although he didn't know what she wanted to do, Yuan Shu still took off his sword and handed it to her. Shen Xiangwan took the sword and didn't pull it out. He stuck it on the ground and drew a circle with her body as the center.

Then she moved to the side in a straight line, drawing a big circle on the ground every few meters, from left to right, and from right to left, drawing several circles in a row.

"What are you doing?"

Wei Chengyi's voice suddenly rang out, and the next second, he had landed lightly beside Shen Xiangwan.

"What else can I do? Just make a mark."

Looking up at him, Shen Xiangwan continued to walk deeper to the left. From there, they could go around a small hill to reach their land, which was much closer than going directly from the village. Unfortunately, the further they went, the deeper the underground water source was buried, and it was becoming more difficult to dig.

"Do you need my help?"

After looking for a long time without understanding what marks she was making, Wei Chengyi couldn't help but become even more confused.

"No need, go back."

After investigating everything that should and should not be investigated, Shen Xiangwan returned the sword to Yuan Shu: "Ask Yuan Xiu to see me later. I have something for them to do."

"it is good."

After taking the sword, Yuan Shu bowed and retreated behind them.

"What exactly happened?"

Holding her hand, Wei Chengyi asked curiously.

"secret!"

Putting a finger on his lips, Shen Xiangwan said mysteriously.

"Really?"

Looking at her pretty appearance, Wei Chengyi also had a smile on his face. As for the secret, he believed he would know it soon.

【End of this chapter】

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