Chapter 480: The Tomb King’s Wife(1)_1
As Chu Suifeng’s counsellor, Situ Gong was undoubtedly a very busy man. Yet, the idea that he would come to a field to chat with an old farmer was simply unbelievable.
The old man gave him a penetrating gaze.
In the face of his meaningful look, Situ Gong responded with a constant smile.
"Mr. Situ, you’re a busy man. It’s a privilege for an old man like me that you would take the time to idle chat with me," the old man finally said, nodding slightly.
"I wouldn’t dare to think so," Situ Gong politely replied. "The production of food is the foundation of survival in the Northern Land. Regarding being busy, you sir, are not idling either."
At his flattery, old man Lin merely smiled faintly, not indulging in further courtesies.
Not far from the vegetable field, there were houses for the workers to rest. The old man also kept one here as a place to rest.
The house was small, sparsely furnished. A small bed, neatly covered in clean blankets, a small table, on which sat a set of tea utensils.
The old man approached the table and poured a cup of tea for Situ Gong and himself. "It’s nearly autumn, but the weather is still hot. This is chilled tea I brewed, please help yourself."
"Thank you." Situ Gong picked up the cup and took a sip. It wasn’t merely chilled boiled water but actual herbal tea, with a hint of sweetness. As a northerner, he wasn’t partial to the taste. "It’s somewhat sweet."