Anning had a rather comfortable time at the Ye family's home.
But she couldn't stay there too long.
Having lived at the Ye family's home for over a month, Anning then moved to the manor that came as part of her dowry with Qi Wenjuan.
This was essentially a separation from Qi Rui, which in modern terms, would be considered living apart.
Qi Rui had gone to the manor to look for Anning, hoping to persuade her to return and manage the family's inner court.
But Anning firmly refused, claiming she felt nauseated by the thought of returning.
In fact, Anning had things to do while living at the manor.
She organized fleets to go to sea, bringing back new crop varieties such as Champa rice, as well as red yams, corn, and potatoes, among others.
Anning had these species quietly planted on the manor grounds. Staying there meant protecting these valuable crops.
Time flew by incredibly quickly, and before she knew it, Zhao Sanya was due to give birth.
