Under her leadership, several workshops sprang into being, and as the loess terrain predominated in Shangzhi, tuber crops thrived alongside apple trees that took root with ease. Many abandoned apple orchards now blossomed anew under Nan Feng's guidance. Coupled with the techniques she had learned at Siyuan, she had the apple trees fertilized and cleared of weeds. It was her belief that in no time at all, these apple trees would surely bloom and bear fruit.
Before she knew it, Nan Feng's belly had grown for five to six months, visibly round when viewed from the front.
One day, Nangong Ye returned from the Military Camp since the outbreak of war had yet to occur, allowing him another visit to Nan Feng.
Each time he saw that Nan Feng's belly had grown larger than the last he saw it, Nangong Ye felt an even deeper pang of heartache.
The couple took a carriage ride from Yamen, heading out towards the farm.
"Fengfeng, why must you rush to the farm?"