Traveling through time with a house, I teach people all over the country how to farm

Chapter 557 Revenge Consumption

After confirming the delivery of seeds to the North, Zheng Sisi breathed a sigh of relief. After bowing to everyone, she left the study and went to the main hall to chat with her grandmother and aunt.

Sheng Zhen watched Zheng Sisi's back as she left. Only after she disappeared did he speak heavily to the people in the Duke's Mansion about the recent news they had received.

"What? There are spies entering the capital? How is this possible! The emperor has repeatedly instructed not to make it public, how could the news leak out?" asked Duke Zheng with a serious face.

Sheng Zhen replied seriously: "We have caught two people, but no matter how we interrogate them, they refused to reveal who the mastermind was. Moreover, when they were caught, they committed suicide by taking poison without hesitation."

"We didn't find any symbolic items or clues on them, so we can't tell which country they are from. Therefore, I will personally arrange for people to transport the seeds to the north this time, but in the north, we still need your uncle to take care of it."

Boss Zheng nodded, showing his understanding: "I understand this, but... I'm still worried about Sisi's safety."

Sheng Zhen comforted him, "Don't worry, I will take Sisi's safety into consideration. I will always be by her side to ensure her safety. In addition, this matter has attracted the attention of my father, and he has ordered the addition of secret guards to protect the Princess's Mansion."

After hearing Sheng Zhen's words, Duke Zheng felt a little relieved: "In that case, I'll leave it to Zhen'er."

Sheng Zhen nodded solemnly and said that he would do his best to protect Zheng Sisi's safety.

Sheng Zhen continued, "Grandfather, you must also take protective measures in the mansion to prevent some people from using the people in the Duke's Mansion to achieve their goals when they can't find a breakthrough. You all know that Sisi cares about you very much."

Everyone nodded, indicating that they understood. Old Duke Zheng said firmly, "Don't worry about the Duke's Mansion. I will arrange everything properly."

Hearing what Duke Zheng said, Sheng Zhen finally felt relieved. He reminded her again, "I haven't told Sisi about this yet because I don't want to put too much pressure on her."

Everyone nodded again to show their understanding. Old Duke Zheng consoled them, "Try to keep it a secret if you can, so as not to scare Sisi."

Sheng Zhen and Zheng Sisi left the Duke's Mansion after dinner. Everyone in the mansion personally saw them off to the door and put them in the carriage. They didn't return until the carriage was far away.

In the next two days, Zheng Sisi was very busy, and she carefully prepared various items for her uncles to travel, including telescopes and flashlights, especially the hand-cranked rechargeable flashlight, which was very easy to carry.

In addition, there are various grains to be transported to the north. Since it is still early, she will have to make a batch of down jackets to take to the north after the cloth shop opens. This will keep her warm and cover the grain.

However, in recent days, Zheng Sisi felt very strange. No matter where she went, Sheng Zhen always followed her like a shadow, following closely like a tail bug.

No matter how Zheng Sisi drove him away, he refused to leave. Instead, he shamelessly said, "I just want to accompany my wife."

Faced with such shameless behavior, Zheng Sisi felt extremely helpless and even speechless.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the weather was very good and the sun was shining brightly. After seeing her uncle off, Zheng Sisi led a group of people to start a shop tour. Today, several shops have opened for business, and she firmly believes that business will be very prosperous.

Sure enough, as she expected, the store was crowded with people and business was extremely hot, even comparable to the grand opening of other stores.

Others were stunned by the crowds. Many customers complained to the staff: "Please don't close your store during the Chinese New Year. We have nowhere to go if we want to have fun."

Hearing these words that were half-complaint and half-joking, everyone could only smile at each other helplessly.

Li Ziyan couldn't help but sigh: "Why do so many people think this way?"

At this time, Zheng Sisi looked at the store door that was packed with people and could only sigh helplessly: "This is the so-called 'revenge consumption'! However, things will return to normal in a few days."

Zhong Ruiyu, who was standing by, asked curiously after hearing this: "What is revenge consumption?" He was full of doubts about this new term.

Zheng Sisi explained: "Revenge consumption refers to restricting people's consumption needs during a special period or occasion. Once the restrictions are lifted, people let go of their desires and engage in crazy consumption behavior."

He Qianqian nodded: "This is a very apt description of the current situation."