Chapter 463 Thwarting Dad’s Path to Marriage(1)_1
If they had come across a fellow time traveler who did nothing but silently make double-cropping rice seem trivial, Shen Songming would visit but never give away the slightest hint. Living peacefully with no issues was fine; each would walk their own path and cross their own Single-Log Bridge. However, Shen Songming’s suspicions had ignited doubts in Pei Qin as well.
Pei Yuan and Pei Qian felt greatly aggrieved, their indignation growing stronger the more they thought about it.
"Just because they are officials, they get a County Magistrate title for producing double-cropping rice, while we, being commoners, receive just a Pai Building for making such a significant contribution. It’s unbearable!" Pei Qian fumed, her face clouded with resentment.
Pei Yuan patted her, signaling her to not voice these thoughts, as after all, the Imperial Court was the one bestowing the honors. It was the Imperial Court that granted the title of County Magistrate to the double-cropping rice. Even if they felt unjustly treated, a minor complaint would suffice, "You must absolutely not say these words in front of others. Otherwise, it’ll bring a huge disaster!"
"It’s simply unfair!" Pei Qian protested.
"Think about spies from foreign countries!" While Pei Yuan also seethed with resentment internally, one simply could not complain about the Imperial Court. They should feel only immense gratitude for receiving such an honor, as it could easily turn into misfortune if their complaints were overheard.
Pei Qian pursed her lips in anger, ceasing her complaints.
Pei Yuan turned to Pei Qin, "Eldest sister..."
Pei Qin came back to reality and saw the indignant looks on their faces. She chuckled lightly, "What is there to be discontent about? A County Magistrate’s title is lost upon death. Our Pai Building, however, will be passed down through generations. Hundreds, even thousands of years from now, who will remember a certain County Magistrate? Yet, future generations will see our Pai Building and know we were sweet potato experts!"
"Eldest sister! You’re really not angry?" Pei Yuan, usually amiable, also felt choked by their situation.