Su Li bowed his head, affectionately rubbed his cheek against her hair, then lifted his head, gazing at the tree full of blossoms, and asked, "My dear, don't you think this Moon Crown Tree has grown a lot taller?"

Hilude lifted her head, carefully examining the Moon Crown Tree bathed in moonlight, it was as if the silvery moonlight sprinkled over its canopy, the abundant blossoms resembling a galaxy across the sky.

Hilude observed it for a moment and said, "It's grown more than just a bit, it feels like it's growing rapidly. When I first looked, the highest leaf hadn't reached the eaves, and now it's already a leaf's tip taller."

Su Li couldn't help but smile, "This suggests our territory has grown significantly after this harvest season."

Hilude gazed at his happy smile, smiling happily herself, and said, "Indeed, this Moon Crown Tree is closely tied to our territory's destiny. Its thriving growth will further the territory's expansion and prosperity. The territory's yield being so high could also be due to its effect."

That could indeed be the case, otherwise, the yield per acre wouldn't deviate from the estimate by such a large margin, with a difference of 40 jin per acre!

What concept is this? When the Human Empire was first established, the Feudal Empire's yield per acre was only about 100 jin, nearly half that difference.

Su Li, looking at the bloomed Moon Crown Tree, was also curious and said, "How much do you think our territory has expanded by now?"

Hilude shook her head and said, "That I do not know. We might need to hold a meeting to have the Provincial Affairs Council and Cabinet report to you, so we can understand."

This was within Hilude's authority as the Chief Steward of High-level Attendants, responsible for convening Hesse Territory's ministers and vassals to hold meetings and discuss important matters.

Su Li then said, "Then pass the message along. After the harvest season, we'll hold the mid-year territorial meeting."

Lately, he's been "obsessed with cultivation," and indeed has neglected governance. A comprehensive understanding of the territory's details is needed.

Sensing his unease, Hilude gently caressed his chest, saying, "Lord, rest assured. Your rule remains extremely stable, and I will always steadfastly stand behind you, defending you with my life. Your unfamiliarity with the territory isn't because of recent cultivation, but because the territory has developed too quickly. This past month and a bit have flown by, and indeed, a lot has changed."

Su Li couldn't help but lower his head, holding the lady in his arms tightly, passionately kissing her on the lips, intertwining with her in a deep kiss for a full five minutes, while his hands restlessly roamed over her smooth and curvaceous body, lifting her up, bringing them intimately close together.

This girl is practically a worm in his stomach, able to detect any hint of unease in him.

Indeed, the reason Su Li wanted to hold this meeting was his concern that his immersion in cultivation had caused him to lose control over the territory, weakening his power.

But with Hilude's support, this worry is greatly alleviated.

Because Hilude is not only the strongest in the territory, commanding most of Su Li's Directly Affiliated Attendants, but also one of the martial pillars of Su Li's rule.

Moreover, while this girl appears sharp and graceful, she is actually of slave origin, personally saved by Su Li from the depths of misery, who then changed her destiny, her life, even her entire world with his own hands.

Their relationship exceeds ordinary bounds, emotions tightly woven; to her, Su Li is like a lover, a master, even a father.

And she is absolutely Su Li's core and confidante; a girl painstakingly cultivated from scratch, if not to be trusted, then there's no one in the world worth trusting.

Their fates, lives, and indeed their entire world are intertwined, as their bodies merge into one, indistinguishable from each other.

The presence of Su Li in Hilude's body is likely not much less than her own.

They lingered under the Moon Crown Tree for a while longer before getting up to return to the manor's bedroom.

However, strangely enough, there was no sign of Philis or Avril in the bedroom.

Hilude immediately inquired with a maidservant, then answered Su Li, "Lord, according to the maids in the castle, Philis and Avril are both at the vineyard to the north of the manor."

"Vineyard?" Su Li perked up with interest, saying, "Could it be the Purple Crystal Grapes are ripe? Let's go have a look."

The vineyard north of the manor is actually some distance away, at the foot of the Green Leaf Hills.

It takes several years of propagation for the vineyard to gradually expand next to Bauhinia Manor.

Su Li and Hilude rode horses for a while before arriving at the Purple Crystal Vineyard.

Seeing Su Li arrive, Philis cheerfully came up to him, carrying a basket to Su Li and saying, "Lord, the Purple Crystal Grapes are ripe. I was planning to bring you some of this year's first batch for you to taste. It's perfect that you've come so you can try them here."

Su Li picked a few, first feeding one to Philis, smiling as he said, "You are truly a great contributor to our Bauhinia Clan. You should taste it first."

Once Philis, sporting a sweet smile, parted her red lips to take the grape into her mouth, Su Li fed another to Hilude, and finally tasted one himself.

Immediately, his eyes lit up: "Wow, truly delicious, sweet without being cloying, crisp with a slight tartness, really refreshing and delicious."

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