This was a treasure from another country, something Mo Lingxi had tried every method to obtain but failed to get. If she were to reveal it rashly, it would bring her endless trouble and danger.
Before she had absolute certainty, she could not let anyone know she had sweet potatoes. At least, not until the situation stabilized would she bring out the sweet potatoes.
Thinking of this, Tao Lengshuang sighed softly. She had a treasure she couldn't use; it was truly agonizing.
But fortunately, with sweet potatoes as a safeguard, she didn't have to worry too much about supplies.
However, she was unaware that Mo Lingxi and Zicheng were worried about the shortage of supplies.
"Uncle, not only are many places rebelling, but there's also a lack of supplies and medicine, and the number of disaster victims is increasing. If this continues, a major upheaval will erupt."
How could Mo Lingxi not know this? He understood the situation even better. "Relying on us alone is useless. Furthermore, our most important task now is to proceed according to the plan and achieve our goal as quickly as possible."
Zicheng also knew this, and he sighed with a furrowed brow, "If only we had sweet potatoes."
"Uncle knows, sweet potatoes are not picky about land, they yield high quantities, and they are filling. They are the best grain, but unfortunately, we have never been able to get sweet potato seeds."
He and his uncle had tried countless methods but still couldn't get the sweet potato seeds.
"In the current situation, even obtaining sweet potato seeds is useless," Mo Lingxi said coldly.
Zicheng also understood this. Currently, the Emperor and the court officials were only concerned with their own pleasure and paid no heed to the lives of the common people. Even if they had sweet potato seeds, they wouldn't distribute them to the populace.
"Uncle, is that Sheng Li?"
Zicheng inadvertently turned his head and saw Sheng Li, dressed ostentatiously, luxuriously, and thinly. She wore heavy makeup and walked quickly.
Her appearance was like that of a courtesan showing off, with none of the demeanor of a lady from a noble family.
Mo Lingxi had just said "yes" when he saw Sheng Li being chased by General Sheng and his wife with servants. She angrily pushed Madam Sheng away.
"You fake your kindness!"
Sheng Li glared fiercely at General Sheng and his wife, "Do you think I don't know? You dislike that I'm not presentable and want to poison me to death so you can adopt a daughter? I've known about your little schemes for a long time."
General Sheng and Madam Sheng exchanged glances, guessing that the mastermind had deliberately told Sheng Li this.
"Sheng Li, what nonsense are you spouting? Your mother and I never had such thoughts. Who told you this?"
Sheng Li suddenly touched her sleeve and smiled sarcastically, "You don't need to say anything. I won't believe you."
Mo Lingxi, noticing her movement, had a guess.
He picked up a peanut from the table and used his internal energy to flick it towards Sheng Li's right hand.
A cry of pain was heard, accompanied by Sheng Li falling to the ground. The items in her sleeve also scattered.
"My things!" She tried to pick up the items on the ground, but her right hand hurt terribly. Upon looking, it was already red and swollen. "It hurts so much, my hand hurts so much."
"Sheng! Li!" General Sheng picked up a piece of paper and, upon seeing what it was, glared at her furiously, "You actually stole the deeds and assets of the family! What are you trying to do?"
The one in his hand was the deed to the residence they were currently living in.
Hearing this, Madam Sheng quickly ordered the servants to pick up the scattered items. Her gaze towards Sheng Li changed repeatedly, finally settling on disappointment.
"What do you mean stole? I'm taking my own things!"
Sheng Li raised her right hand, showing no remorse, and stated righteously, "Everything in the family belongs to me. If I take my own things, you have no right to say anything."
"Give it back to me, give it back to me immediately, do you hear me?"
Seeing her selfish, greedy, and vicious demeanor, General Sheng became even more disappointed in her. The poison had brought out Sheng Li's true nature; she was someone who was inherently like this.
"Yours? The Sheng family isn't even a needle that belongs to you."
Turning, he instructed Madam Sheng to reclaim all of Sheng Li's assets, not leaving her even a single copper.
Madam Sheng also understood that she could no longer give Sheng Li anything, otherwise, who knew what she would do next. "My lord, let's confine Sheng Li. Otherwise, who knows what wrong she will do?"
General Sheng agreed. Suddenly, he embraced Madam Sheng and flashed to the side, glaring angrily at Sheng Li who was lunging at them, "What are you doing? What are you doing to your mother? You unfilial daughter!"
If he hadn't reacted in time, his wife would have been knocked down by Sheng Li onto the cold, icy ground in the middle of winter.
Sheng Li was filled with hatred and anger, "You stole my things and treat me like this. Are you still my parents? I am your only daughter, and I will be the one to care for you in your old age."
General Sheng and Madam Sheng were even more disappointed and blamed themselves. If they hadn't been vigilant and hadn't taught Sheng Li well, this child wouldn't have become like this.
No matter how much they blamed themselves, they would not unconditionally forgive Sheng Li out of self-reproach.
The couple no longer wished to say anything more to Sheng Li. They directly ordered the servants to tie Sheng Li up and take her back, not releasing her no matter how much she screamed and begged.
Seeing this scene, Mo Lingxi's eyes turned cold.
"Uncle, His Majesty is increasingly intent on dealing with General Sheng. Because of Sheng Li's troublemaking, if this continues, I fear we won't be able to protect General Sheng."
Zicheng sighed worriedly, "His Majesty believes General Sheng truly harbors rebellious intentions. Coupled with the instigation of those court officials, General Sheng's situation is very dangerous."
Mo Lingxi's eyes showed danger, "Proceed according to the plan. This military power is not in the hands of His Majesty."
Zicheng understood, and his expression turned grim.
At the same time.
Tao Lengshuang received the items sent by Mo Lingxi: a pile of clothes, jewelry, and rouge and powder.
The clothes were ordinary cotton and linen garments, and the jewelry and cosmetics were not expensive, all being common items.
This made Tao Lengshuang's pretty face bloom into a big smile, and a hint of sweetness overflowed in her heart. This time, Mo Lingxi had performed well, knowing to buy ordinary things.
However, he was truly thoughtful. He had bought her things that a young lady would use.
"Mom... Wow!"
Xiao Feng, who had just entered, saw the pile of good things and his eyes widened. "Daddy is so good to Mommy! He bought Mommy so many good things. Hehe, Daddy didn't buy anything for Xiao Feng."
"It's clear that in Daddy's heart, Mommy ranks first."
Tao Lengshuang smiled and gently flicked his forehead, saying softly, "You little rascal, have your Daddy bought you few things? You're being jealous here."
Xiao Feng indicated that he wasn't jealous, but rather found it delightful. "Daddy and Mommy have a good relationship, Xiao Feng is very happy. Xiao Feng still doesn't want Daddy and Mommy to separate."
Tao Lengshuang's smile faded slightly. A hint of annoyance arose in her heart. Xiao Feng had reminded her that no matter how good Mo Lingxi was to her, it was impossible for them to be together.