After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 290 Was the Emperor Also a Time Traveler?
Su Xiaoxiao's tools were truly eye-opening for everyone present. They all begged Su Xiaoxiao, wondering where they could buy such tools.

When Su Xiaoxiao saw that Wang Er had another job, she introduced all the villagers to Wang Er, who could make tools for transplanting rice seedlings for them.

Such molds can also save a lot of time. Currently, they are all made of wood. In future generations, if plastic is available, plastic products can be used, which would be much more convenient.

However, the few acres of land belonging to Su Xiaoxiao's family were all low-grade land. When the land was allocated to Su Xiaoxiao's family, all the good land had already been distributed, and Su Xiaoxiao had no choice but to accept it.

She decided that since the land was of poor quality, it would be best to plant soybeans, since soybeans could potentially be used to make soy sauce in the future.

Generally speaking, soybeans are suitable for planting in poor soil, and the roots of soybeans are highly nutritious, so planting soybeans can also help improve the soil.

That makes sense. After hearing this, Bei Yan and the village head both said to Su Xiaoxiao, "I'm afraid these beans won't sell very well."

Su Xiaoxiao explained to them, "I don't grow beans to sell. I actually grow those beans to brew soy sauce."

The next day, Su Xiaoxiao and Bei Yan bought soybean seeds while going to town. At that time, soybean seeds were relatively scarce, but because no one was planting them, there were not many stores selling them.

Su Xiaoxiao eventually visited several stores and finally found all the soybean seeds. If she could successfully grow the soybeans this year, she could use them to brew soy sauce.

Although no one knew about this, the rumbling of spring thunder sounded, and Su Xiaoxiao felt the first rain of the year falling from the sky, so dense and long.

Su Xiaoxiao felt very happy, which meant that this year would definitely be a bumper year.

Today, when Su Xiaoxiao and Bei Yan went to town to buy seeds, Su Xiaoxiao accidentally got separated from Bei Yan. Coincidentally, today was market day.

Because it's springtime, there are usually many farmers coming to town to buy seeds, and the streets are bustling with people, making it as lively as during the Lunar New Year.

The market in Xianglan Ancient Town is one of the larger markets in the surrounding area, covering dozens of miles. People from some villages would travel more than 30 kilometers to come here to shop.

Because there were so many people, Su Xiaoxiao accidentally got separated from Bei Yan. The two were walking on the street when a group of people suddenly rushed towards them, and then Su Xiaoxiao couldn't find Bei Yan anymore.

Su Xiaoxiao wandered aimlessly along the street, not knowing where she could find Bei Yan. Just then, there was a candied hawthorn stall on the street, and Su Xiaoxiao couldn't resist buying a skewer, eating it as she walked.

Continuing on, Su Xiaoxiao saw someone selling grilled fish balls ahead and couldn't resist buying another skewer to try.

“It’s really delicious.”

As she was walking forward, she suddenly felt someone slap her on the shoulder from behind. Su Xiaoxiao immediately turned around and looked over.

Unexpectedly, it was a man with his face covered by a headscarf and his hat pulled low. He was tall, and only his eyes were visible.

The voice sounded familiar; Su Xiaoxiao's heart skipped a beat. It was a Beijing accent.

Su Xiaoxiao initially thought it was Pei Yuan.

"Come with me for a moment, let's go to the alley ahead and have a proper talk."

Su Xiaoxiao couldn't believe it; the man's voice sounded just like Pei Yuan's, and even his build was similar.

However, judging from his expression, this person was not Pei Yuan.

Su Xiaoxiao was led into the crowd, through several alleys, until they stopped in front of a quiet house. Su Xiaoxiao finally saw that the gate of the house was wide open.

Two guards in black stood in front of the door, and they nodded to Su Xiaoxiao.

The man led Su Xiaoxiao inside the house, removed the headscarf from his face, and then smiled.

Su Xiaoxiao noticed that he looked somewhat similar to Pei Yuan, only slightly thinner.

He said to Su Xiaoxiao, "What kind of tea would you like? I'll make it." Su Xiaoxiao shook her head, "I'm not thirsty."

"I'm thirsty."

He walked into an inner room quite naturally, and soon brought out a teapot, which was very exquisite, and he was also holding two small teacups in his hands.

He filled the teacup with tea and placed it on the table in front of Su Xiaoxiao.

The fragrant aroma of tea slowly wafted into the air. The green tea leaves floated and swayed in the cup. As Su Xiaoxiao watched, she felt dizzy and unconsciously swallowed.

She was really thirsty, but she couldn't drink.

Who knows if this person might poison someone?

And why does this person look so much like Pei Yuan?

The man smiled and looked at Su Xiaoxiao. "What? Afraid I'll poison her?"

After speaking, he poured himself a cup of tea in front of Su Xiaoxiao and then drank it down.

Su Xiaoxiao remained expressionless as she stared at him without saying a word.

"So cold-hearted? Don't you remember me?"

Su Xiaoxiao continued to scrutinize him warily, but after a long time, she still couldn't remember who he was.

"Who are you? I don't recognize you."

“We come from the same era and have met before.”

Su Xiaoxiao stared at the man with even greater surprise, unable to recall where she had seen him before.

"Okay, looks like I'll have to take off my makeup." With that, he removed his beard, rubbed it on his face a little, and finally reappeared in front of Su Xiaoxiao, who finally recognized him.

"It's you!"

It turned out to be the Emperor. He laughed and said to Su Xiaoxiao, "Haha... I didn't expect to fool you. You're surprised, aren't you?"

Su Xiaoxiao didn't want to pay him any attention, but when she heard him say that they came from the same era, what did that mean? Su Xiaoxiao thought she had misheard. This emperor always liked to joke, especially in front of Su Xiaoxiao, he was never serious.

"What are you doing bringing me here? And what do you mean by coming from the same era as me?"

"Haha... Don't be so nervous, Su Xiaoxiao. Do you know that if outsiders saw you talking to the Emperor like this, snap, your head would be off right away?"

Su Xiaoxiao stared at him without saying a word.

The Emperor softened his tone and then smiled at Su Xiaoxiao, saying, "I'm hungry, can you make me something to eat?"

When Su Xiaoxiao checked the time, she suddenly felt a little hungry.

"Why didn't you have your subordinates do it? You are the Emperor!"

Su Xiaoxiao's words were actually somewhat disparaging of him.

(End of this chapter)