"These are vegetables I crossed, because I want to cultivate a green leafy vegetable with a large yield and very resistant to storage, so that the people can eat fresh vegetables in winter." Zhang Zong did not hide it, but told the truth. In fact, his hybrid vegetable project has been several years, and many people around him know it, but most people are not optimistic about it.

"Hybrid vegetables? What is hybridization?" Ming Chongyan was very surprised when he heard Zhang Zong's words, and then asked curiously. Like Zhang Zong, he was extremely curious about unknown things.

"Horse and donkey can give birth to mules, and the same is true for vegetables. For some similar vegetables, new vegetables will appear. Select some good varieties from these new vegetables and then cross them, so as to artificially breed better varieties. After several generations of hybridization, a vegetable we need may be cultivated." Zhang Zong explained calmly.

Although Ming Chongyan's intention was unknown, at least the other party had always been very calm. Of course, Zhang Zong could not be compared by the other party. Moreover, a mere hybridization was not a secret. He even wanted everyone to understand the benefits of hybridization. Maybe someone would cultivate better plant varieties in the future.

After hearing this, Ming Chongyan couldn't help but exclaim: "Sir Zhang is really a talented person. He actually knows such a method of breeding. Now I finally understand why you plant vegetables among these strange flowers and plants. I believe that the value of these vegetables is far greater than that of these flowers and plants for people to enjoy!"

After hearing this, Zhang Zong smiled calmly, then said a few more humble words, and then took Ming Chongyan out of the greenhouse. Then the two of them did not enter the living room, but sat down and chatted in the pavilion in the yard.

As a result, Zhang Zong was surprised to find that Ming Chongyan dared to be a knowledgeable and talented person. He could speak very well in astronomy, geography and historical mathematics. He even had great research on Zhang Zong's mathematics.

It is rare to meet such a knowledgeable person. Zhang Zong had a very pleasant chat with him, especially Ri Yue Chongyan, who was elegant in his words and was very funny. Chatting with him could be said to be a very pleasant thing, which surprised Zhang Zong, and even the vigilance in his heart was slowly let go of him.

It was not until late that Zhang Zong sent Ming Chongyan away. However, as soon as the other party left, Wan'er immediately spoke: "Young Master, this Ming Chongyan is not a good person!"

"Oh? Why did you say that?" Zhang Zong asked in surprise when he heard Wan'er's words. He had a very pleasant chat with the other party just now, and even he himself dispelled his vigilance.

"Intuition, whether it was the last time he was at the eldest princess or this time at home, I felt very repulsive when I saw him. And I think he took the initiative to come to the door twice, as if he was for the young master!" Wan'er actually couldn't say any reason, but she just didn't like Ming Chongyan from the bottom of her heart.

Zhang Zong was also stunned after hearing this. He didn't think Wan'er was erratic. In fact, sometimes people's intuition was quite accurate. Moreover, when he first met Ming Chongyan, he also didn't like the other party. It was just that the chat was so pleasant that he dispelled his vigilance. But does this mean that the other party came this time for this purpose?

"Wan'er, what do you mean is that the other party is probably approaching me on purpose?" Zhang Zong pondered for a moment before asking.

"Yes, that's what I think. When the young master was chatting with him just now, I stood aside. Although the young master had a very pleasant chat with him, I always felt that he was deliberately following the young master's words to win the young master's favor!" Wan'er said again at the moment, and she was also afraid that Zhang Zong would relax his vigilance and might suffer losses in the future.

After hearing this, Zhang Zong frowned and recalled the whole process of meeting and talking with Ming Chongyan today. He found that it was really like Wan'er said. Although Ming Chongyan was gentle and elegant, he did not express his opinions throughout the conversation, but instead talked according to his own words. This certainly increased his favorable feelings for the other party, but when he thought deeper, he was a little too deliberate.

"I have no time to show my diligence, either a traitor or a thief. Moreover, I heard that Ming Chongyan is not only favored by His Majesty, but even the Queen of Heaven favors him. There are even rumors that he has a closer relationship with the Queen of Heaven, and the Prince is from the Prince's side, so be careful with him!" Wan'er reminded him again at this time.

Zhang Zong nodded after hearing this and said, "I understand, but this Ming Chongyan is really powerful. It made me relax my vigilance without realizing it. If he really has bad intentions, he will be a very difficult enemy!"

In the following period, Ming Chongyan would occasionally visit him. Zhang Zong also showed great enthusiasm on the surface, but he still regarded the other party as his friend, but he did not dare to relax after being vigilant in his heart.

It was soon the end of the month, which was Zhang Zong's birthday. Zhang Zong and Wan'er also got up early and were busy preparing for a banquet in the kitchen. However, he did not invite anyone, but only Princess Chengyang's family.

In fact, Zhang Zong didn't know many people in the capital. Zhang Jing, a cousin who had lived in a manor outside the city, passed the imperial examination two years ago and was assigned to be the county magistrate in Qingzhou. His uncle Zhang Jianzhi was attracted by Li Hong and wanted to invite him to become an official in Beijing several times, but Zhang Jianzhi refused because he had many children and nephews in his family and could not escape. Zhang Zong had also written letters to persuade Zhang Jianzhi many times, but he still did not change his mind and only said that he would take a look after it a few years.

Apart from his relatives, Zhang Zong has not many friends. Di Renjie is one, but he is so busy that he can't see anyone all day long. Usually he comes to find Zhang Zong. Zhang Zong has visited him, but he has never seen him before. Every time Di Renjie's son comes to greet him. As for another friend, Ni Nishishi, he is still in the Western Regions and has never come back in recent years.

After a busy morning, the food and drinks were almost ready. Princess Chengyang also brought her family with her. Zhang Zong went out to greet her in person and invited them to sit in the living room. Because they were not outsiders, they were all very casual.

After chatting for a few words, Princess Chengyang suddenly waved her hand, and then asked someone to give her the gift she prepared and said, "I have someone prepared a gift for you today on your birthday. I wonder if you like it."
Chapter completed!