Having just experienced the process of harvesting lotus roots, Zhao Yan held up the loot he had just pulled from the mud to show Fang Zhiyuan and Qian Tong, as if presenting a prized treasure. "My lords, not bad, right? I didn't break a single node," he said, beaming with pride. When beginners first try digging, they lack the technique and end up snapping the roots, but he was different—the lotus root in his hands was completely intact. Zhao Yan was now eager to show off his achievement to anyone he met.
Fang Zhiyuan and Qian Tong looked at him with complex expressions.
"Why don't you two have a go? It's quite fun digging for lotus roots. Since you're already here, you should experience it a little before you leave," Zhao Yan invited them enthusiastically. He didn't really expect these two to help with the harvest; he just wanted them to have the experience. Staying in the Prefecture Office all day without moving wasn't good for their health, and a bit of exercise and sunshine would make them less prone to illness.
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