Chapter 202: How to Appreciate

"I am indeed fearful of famine years, but if fewer people die, that will be the truth. In the future, a lot more common folk will have enough to eat." The emperor sighed.

"An acre of land can yield nearly two thousand pounds a year, my family has three acres of land. That's at least five thousand pounds of grain a year. My family has ten members, erm, can someone help me calculate how much grain we can consume in a day? This number is too complex for me to calculate."

"You can consume at least thirteen pounds and six taels of grain every day." Xiao'er replied with a beaming smile. Her calculation was a conservative estimation.

The emperor turned to look at Xiao'er upon hearing this. How did the Countess of Rui'an come up with such a calculation instantly, without any deliberation?