Reincarnated into a Female-Dominated World to Build Infrastructure (Translated)

Chapter 63 "Landslide"

Chapter 63 "Landslide"

Feng Xiran noticed that Mo Yan had not responded for a while, which made her heart sink. She realized he was unwilling and said, "It's fine; I'm not forcing you. I'll speak on your behalf."

She smiled, stood up, and left, as Fei Shuang was still waiting for her.

"Your Highness, let me think it over and give you an answer in a few days," came Mo Yan's calm voice from behind.

Feng Xiran sighed, returned to her room, and saw Fei Shuang still waiting. From her expression, it was clear that Mo Yan was not willing, so she forced a smile and pretended not to know.

"Mo Yan neither refused nor agreed; he just said he needed more time to think."

Fei Shuang grinned foolishly. Not refusing meant there was still hope. She told Feng Xiran to rest well and went back to her room.

Feng Xiran's first attempt at matchmaking had ended in failure, leaving her feeling dejected.

However, she believed that a forced match wouldn't be sweet, so she didn't push it. She was determined to facilitate a happy marriage eventually. It wasn't that she liked meddling, but her own marriage was destined, and she hoped those around her could find someone with whom they were truly compatible.

Listening to the rain outside, she tossed and turned but couldn't sleep. Fei Shuang and Mo Yan were also unable to sleep.

Fei Shuang had always known Mo Yan's feelings. She genuinely liked him and wanted to protect him, but if he was unwilling, there was nothing she could do.

Mo Yan had completely given up, feeling that Feng Xiran truly saw him as a younger brother and wished him well. All past feelings were merely obsessions. He thought of Fei Shuang, who, despite her fierce appearance, was actually soft-hearted. Perhaps this wasn't so bad. There was a slight shift in his heart.

Feng Xiran kept tossing and turning. The rhythmic sound of the rain dripping on the leaves eventually lulled her to sleep.

When she woke up with the dawn, she heard the long-unheard chirping of birds outside. She listened intently, and the tireless sound of raindrops had ceased. It seemed the rain had stopped.

Stepping outside, she looked up to see the sun had come out, casting a layer of gentle light.

"It's rare to wake up so late today."

In the next courtyard, Ling Shuang had already finished her morning practice. Xue Chenxi had just gotten up and, hearing that Feng Xiran was still asleep, planned to scare her a bit in revenge for the early mornings Feng Xiran had forced her up. Seeing Feng Xiran standing at the door looking so calm and serene, Xue Chenxi swallowed her sarcastic remarks.

Feng Xiran felt a chill and went back to her room to put on a maroon outer garment.

The weather was nice, but her heart kept pounding as if something was about to happen.

She hurried to breakfast, fearing she might miss something important.

"Don't mention it. The rain lasted all night and has finally stopped. The water tanks in our residence are finally full. The farmers who supply vegetables reported that after this downpour, everything has sprouted. However, some standing water still needs to be drained. Xiran, and you, Scholar Lan, help your uncle think of a solution so that we don't end up with a flood."

Feng Xiran and Lan Yun exchanged a glance and then instructed him to have the servants dig a small irrigation canal in the fields. The middle section should be raised so that the water flows to the lower areas on both sides. Even if water is scarce, it can be drawn from the lower areas.