As long as the plants managed to survive the winter this year, the following year wouldn't pose a problem either.
Rather than relying solely on supernatural powers, she sought assistance from Yuezheng Xiao to gather a significant amount of straw. This way, when the temperature dropped, she could cover the tree roots with straw to keep them warm. Additionally, she planned to create smoke in the vicinity to protect the fruit trees from frost damage.
Qiao Xuan had meticulously prepared for this situation.
A day prior to the Double Ninth Day, when Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan were exploring the city with their families, the First Madame received a letter from Madame Qiao.
In the letter, Madame Qiao acknowledged herself as Qiao Xuan's mother and expressed gratitude to the First Madame for taking care of him. The First Madame couldn't help but chuckle.
"Madame Qiao is quite an interesting character…"