Sheng Lengshuang raised an eyebrow, "Then can you tell your mother what a great benefit it is?"
Xiao Feng put his finger to his lips and whispered, "Mother, this is a man-to-man secret between me and Father, and I can't tell Mother."
Sheng Lengshuang glanced at Mo Lingxi, who was planting medicinal herbs, and rubbed Xiao Feng's head, "Oh, Mother really wants to know this secret, what should I do?"
Xiao Feng looked troubled, "Mother, secrets between men cannot be told."
Sheng Lengshuang was amused, "Alright, alright, Mother won't ask anymore."
Xiao Feng breathed a sigh of relief. He patted his chest, "If Mother asks again, I can't guarantee I can keep the secret."
Sheng Lengshuang laughed heartily, "Our Xiao Feng is so cute."
Xiao Feng puffed out his cheeks and corrected her indignantly, "Mother, I am a man, you can't say I'm cute, you should say I'm strong."
Sheng Lengshuang looked Xiao Feng, who had not yet completely lost his baby fat, up and down, laughing heartily, "Xiao Feng, look at yourself, do you think you are strong?"
Xiao Feng put his hands on his hips, "Mother, Xiao Feng is not strong now, but that doesn't mean he won't be strong in the future. Besides, cute is used to describe girls, not boys."
Sheng Lengshuang laughed until tears streamed down her face, and she nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, cute is used to describe girls, not boys."
Only now did she realize how amusing Xiao Feng was.
Xiao Feng felt that his mother didn't really think so and looked at her suspiciously, "Mother, you can't say things like I'm cute anymore, do you understand?"
Sheng Lengshuang agreed, "Mother won't say our Xiao Feng is cute."
She could say it in her heart, or tell others.
Xiao Feng was satisfied and continued planting medicinal herbs, completely unaware of his mother's true thoughts.
At noon, the three of them sat on a wool blanket prepared by the maids, eating and chatting.
"The sweet potatoes are growing very well. To prevent what happened before from happening again, the Minister of Agriculture has been guarding the sweet potato field day and night, for fear of any mishaps," Mo Lingxi took a sip of soup.
Sheng Lengshuang felt a lot more at ease upon hearing this, "As long as this batch of sweet potatoes can mature, we can distribute some seeds to the common people. When the sweet potatoes are harvested next year, the lives of the common people will be better."
Mo Lingxi picked some seasonal vegetables for Xiao Feng, warning him not to be a picky eater, and then said to Sheng Lengshuang, "His Majesty and I intend to give some sweet potato seeds to a portion of the farmers first. When the sweet potatoes are harvested next year, and everyone sees the tangible benefits, they will surely plant sweet potatoes diligently."
Sheng Lengshuang understood the intention behind it, "You can discuss these matters yourselves, you don't need to tell me."
As an ordinary person, it was best that she didn't understand these things.
Mo Lingxi said, "I want to tell you so that you can understand all aspects of me."
Sheng Lengshuang stared at him vigilantly, "What are your intentions?"
Mo Lingxi smiled. Before he could say anything, he heard Xiao Feng speak.
"Mother, Father wants to have another younger brother or sister with you. He dreams about it all the time, that's why he's telling you all this."
Sheng Lengshuang: "...Xiao Feng, who taught you this?"
Xiao Feng blinked his eyes, "Does this need to be taught? I've always wanted a younger brother or sister, so I wouldn't be alone."
Sheng Lengshuang pressed her throbbing forehead, wanting to hit the child, "Stop interfering in matters between your father and me. There are some things you don't understand yet."
Xiao Feng had an innocent face, "Mother, Xiao Feng doesn't need to understand those things. He just needs to understand if you and Father can get back together, and if you can have a younger brother or sister for me."
Sheng Lengshuang was speechless and signaled Mo Lingxi to deal with it quickly.
Mo Lingxi's thin lips curved into a smile, "Xiao Feng, tell your mother quietly in the future, your mother is shy."
Sheng Lengshuang shot a glare at the man who was talking nonsense.
Xiao Feng obediently agreed. So, Mother was shy, how strange.
Mo Lingxi picked food for Sheng Lengshuang and changed the subject, "How is your poison being resolved?"
Sheng Lengshuang replied, "A little bit has been resolved. It will take some time to completely detoxify, but I have gained a deeper understanding of the poison and can temporarily suppress it."
Mo Lingxi was relieved, "What is the true purpose of this poison?"
Sheng Lengshuang was not surprised that Mo Lingxi had guessed, her eyes were filled with a chilling intent, "To turn me into a puppet. All my current symptoms are to paralyze me and those around me, and to gradually turn me into a puppet."
"Unlike the losses suffered by the Tao family, it's like a puppet with flesh and blood and its own thoughts, but unable to resist the master. I am still researching the specifics."
Mo Lingxi's eyes flashed with ferocity, "I must say, this move by the mastermind is truly brilliant. If we hadn't found out, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Sheng Lengshuang said, "Yes." "I am the only child of the Sheng family, and I have a deep relationship with you, as well as Xiao Feng. If I were turned into a puppet, you would be wary, and perhaps be used by the mastermind."
Mo Lingxi comforted her, "I won't let you become like that. This time, I will protect you well."
Sheng Lengshuang glanced at him, "Anyone can say nice things. Instead of saying these nice things, you'd better think about how to find out about the mastermind and resolve it as soon as possible."
Mo Lingxi touched his nose, "I'll listen to you."
The two discussed the matter, planning how to catch the mastermind as soon as possible.
Xiao Feng ate obediently, occasionally looking at his parents. If he were a little older, he could help his parents catch the bad guys.
Unfortunately, he was still too young, and it was good enough that he could take care of himself.
Sheng Lengshuang's peripheral vision caught Xiao Feng's frowning face. She suddenly remembered something and said to Mo Lingxi, "Don't you think it's strange that the mastermind hasn't made a move on Xiao Feng?"
Mo Lingxi understood her meaning, "Perhaps the mastermind deliberately didn't make a move on Xiao Feng."
"You mean...?"
"It's hard to say for now. Let's wait and see. However, it's a good thing for us that the mastermind hasn't made a move on Xiao Feng."
Sheng Lengshuang thought about it and agreed, "Let's arrange more people for Xiao Feng, just in case. The mastermind hasn't made a move on Xiao Feng now, but that doesn't mean they won't in the future."
Mo Lingxi told her not to worry, he had already made arrangements for this matter. Otherwise, with Xiao Feng's antics, how could he be safe and sound.
Xiao Feng lowered his head to eat, he wouldn't get involved in this matter, lest he be scolded by his parents.
Sheng Lengshuang was relieved, "Xiao Feng, you've been learning medicine from Mother for so long, it's time for me to test you."
Xiao Feng was struck by lightning and stared at her blankly, "Mother, you didn't say you were going to test me before."
Sheng Lengshuang smiled slightly, "It's not too late to say it now, is it?"