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Chapter 801: Constructing a Bamboo House

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After strolling around the village, Chu Qingzhi took a liking to a spot next to the Chu Qingning Medicine Shop.

The terrain here was flat, facing a T-junction ahead, offering a wide view and convenient access. Behind it, several large clusters of lush bamboo added to the scenic beauty. To the left was the medicine shop, and to the right stood two decades-old locust trees, creating an excellent environment.

With the location decided, it was time to construct the buildings.

Chu Qingzhi went to find An Shanwu at the location of the grocery store (mini supermarket) to discuss the construction of the Seal Office.

The foundation of the grocery store was already laid, and bricklaying could start soon. An Shanwu and his workers toiled till dusk daily, working tirelessly. After hearing Chu Qingzhi’s request, An Shanwu expressed his difficulty, “Qingzhi, I really can’t spare any hands right now, not until the grocery store is finished.”

The construction of the grocery store, workshops, the houses for Xiao Chen, Wan Haonan, and other villagers meant that no workers were available.

It would take another two months to complete the grocery store, but the Seal Office couldn’t wait that long. Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment, “Go ahead with your work; I’ll figure out another way.”

An Shanwu nodded apologetically and went to expedite the work.

As Chu Qingzhi walked towards the medicine shop, pondering her options, she spotted a bamboo hut by the road used for storing firewood. It gave her an idea. She went home to fetch a machete and headed to the bamboo grove, planning to use bamboo to construct several huts for the Seal Office.

The bamboo huts, once completed, would be just as good as brick houses.

In the bamboo grove, Chu Qingzhi chose the thickest and straightest bamboos to cut, then stripped them of branches and piled them aside.

Chu Qingning noticed her cutting bamboo and quickly came over, “Fifth sister, what are you doing with the bamboo?”

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Chu Qingzhi, with a swift chop, severed a bamboo stalk, “I’m building bamboo huts for Seal Office affairs. There aren’t enough workers for building houses right now, so I’m planning to erect some bamboo huts as a temporary solution until we can build proper brick houses later.”

Chu Qingning offered, “Then I’ll go home and get a knife to help you cut.”

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Aren’t you tending to patients at the medicine shop?”

Chu Qingning replied, “The patients have been seen to.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Alright then,” said Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingning hurried home, fetched a machete, and went to another area to choose and cut good bamboo.

Several villagers, seeing the sisters cutting bamboo, ran over to help.

With so many people assisting, Chu Qingzhi stopped cutting and went back to fetch the blueprints and Chu Rong’s measuring tools. She used lime to map out the Seal Office’s floor plan.

The load-bearing parts of the bamboo huts needed wood, so trees had to be cut down.

Cutting trees was easy for Chu Qingzhi, who covertly used her spiritual power. She could fell a tree as thick as a thigh in two strikes and carry it back easily.

The village men, witnessing Chu Qingzhi effortlessly carrying large logs, couldn’t help but stop and watch, admiring her strength and vowing never to underestimate women again.

At this time, Li Zhangjie arrived in the village with his parents and siblings. Proudly, Li Zhangjie said, “Dad, Mom, this is the village I live in. Beautiful, isn’t it?”

Li’s father looked around and couldn’t help but sigh, “This village is so much more beautiful and prosperous than ours, many times over.”

Li’s mother felt constrained, “Zhangjie, you had the foresight. We would never have thought to come to your sister Qingzhi.”

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Li Zhangjie scratched his head, “Initially, I just wanted to repay kindness.”

Li’s father advised, “No matter what, you must act with a conscience and avoid wrongdoing, understand?”

Li Zhangjie assured, “Don’t worry, Dad, I won’t.”

“Let me show you around the village, Dad, Mom. We’ll be living here from now on, so get familiar with the surroundings.”

Li’s father nodded happily, “Good, I like this place.”

The Li family of five wandered through the village. Li Zhangjie introduced them to the villagers, eventually reaching the site where Chu Qingzhi was building the Seal Office.

Remembering Chu Qingzhi’s appearance, Li’s parents, with a child in tow each, approached her and knelt down, “Thank you, Miss, for taking in Zhangjie. We will never forget your great kindness…”

Chu Qingzhi noticed them approaching and thought they needed something from her, but they knelt down instead.

She helped them up, “You’re Zhangjie’s family?”

Li Zhangjie didn’t expect his parents to kneel to Chu Qingzhi and hurried over, “Sister Qingzhi, these are my parents, and my younger sister and brother.”

As they were at a construction site, Chu Qingzhi led them to a safer area, “When did you arrive?”

Li’s father eagerly replied, “Yesterday afternoon. Zhangjie met us at the station gate. We even saw the Head Manager; he’s very distinguished.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “My brother would be happy to hear you say that.”

She then told Li Zhangjie, “Take your parents to see the rest of the village. I need to oversee the bamboo hut construction here.”

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Li Zhangjie was about to agree when his father interrupted, “Miss Chu, I also work in construction. If you don’t mind, I’d like to help build.”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “Of course, I don’t mind, but you must be tired from your journey. You should rest more.”

“No need, we villagers are used to working. It feels odd to stop,” said Li’s father, rolling up his sleeves to work, unstoppable.

Li’s mother also insisted on working, “Don’t worry about us, Miss. My husband and I love to work. Let us help.”

Joining the workforce, she too started to help.

Chu Qingzhi, feeling helpless, suggested, “Zhangjie, why don’t you take your sister and brother to play?”

Li Ziyun stepped forward, eagerly looking at Chu Qingzhi, “Sister Qingzhi, I can work too. Please assign me some tasks.”

Li Zhangan, very sensibly, added, “Me too.”

Chu Qingzhi, facing these two eager kids, felt helpless, “You don’t need to do anything. Just sit on a stone and rest.”

Li Ziyun insisted, “Sister Qingzhi, I’m very capable. Let me work.”

Seeing their determination, Chu Qingzhi led them to the courtyard outside the medicine shop, telling Sun Xiaolan, “Xiaolan, these two will assist you. Show them what to do.”

Sun Xiaolan, excited to speak with Chu Qingzhi, replied eagerly, “Yes, Sister Qingzhi.”

Chu Qingzhi then instructed the children, “She’s Sun Xiaolan. You’ll be helping her with the work.”

LiZiyun, delighted, responded, “Yes, Sister Qingzhi.”

After giving instructions, Chu Qingzhi left to expedite the construction of the bamboo house.

Li Zhangjie eventually joined in the work as well.

What was supposed to be a leisurely visit to the village turned into an all- hands-on-deck effort.

In Sun Village.

Inside the main house, Sun Shisheng anxiously spoke, “Dad, if we don’t sell the pigs soon, we’ll waste all the grain at home.”

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Chapter 802: A Thousand Pounds of Salt

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Sun Shisheng, the eldest son of a landlord, came from a family that raised many pigs. Previously, Chu Qingzhi had even purchased several piglets from their farm.

The landlord, Sun, was also fraught with worry, saying, “With the year-end approaching, everyone’s holding off selling their pigs until now, causing the market price of pork to drop daily. Selling now hardly turns a profit.”

Sun Shisheng, anxious, said, “If we don’t sell now and the price drops even lower later, we’ll make even less money.”

The landlord was silent. With the price of pork changing daily, it was difficult to make a sale, which troubled him deeply.

Sun Shisheng urged, “Dad, please think of something. Silence isn’t going to solve our problem.”

Irritated by his son’s nagging, the landlord retorted, “If I had a solution, I would have sold the pigs already instead of listening to you go on and on. You’re young and should have fresh ideas. Why haven’t you come up with anything?”

Sun Shisheng replied with a smile, “Dad, that’s not fair. The saying goes ‘the older, the wiser.’ I may be young, but I lack experience.”

The landlord glanced at his son and huffed, leaving the house.

Sun Shisheng touched his nose, wishing he could come up with a solution, but felt stuck due to his lack of ideas.

The landlord wandered around the village and the pigsty, then made his way to Chu Village.

He had heard of Chu Qingzhi’s intelligence and, now that his family were her subjects, thought it wouldn’t hurt to seek her advice.

With this thought, he hastened his pace.

In Chu Village.

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Thanks to everyone’s efforts, Chu Qingzhi’s bamboo house was gradually taking shape.

The bamboo house consisted of seven rooms in total. Three were dedicated to different types of administrative affairs, one served as a waiting area for visitors, one for document storage, another as a storeroom, and the last room was kept spare.

A small courtyard was planned for the front, to be adorned with flowers and plants…

Li’s father turned out to be an excellent builder, not any less skilled than An Shanwu, as observed by Chu Qingzhi. However, his overly honest nature suited him more for labor than management.

With him overseeing the bamboo house, Chu Qingzhi felt relieved to focus on other matters.

She made a trip to the county town to buy some dyes and then to a medicinal herb shop for some herbs.

The bamboo house required protection against insects and moisture. Chu Qingzhi planned to concoct a coating using the dyes and herbs, which would not only color the bamboo but also protect it from pests and dampness.

After preparing the coating and handing it over to Li’s father, she saw Landlord Sun approaching.

The two were acquainted through previous business transactions.

Landlord Sun greeted her respectfully, “Greetings, Marquise.”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “At ease, Landlord Sun. Speak freely.” She knew people only sought her out when they faced unsolvable issues.

Landlord Sun, with a troubled look, said, “I can’t sell the pigs from my home. Miss, do you have any suggestions?”

Selling pigs was a business transaction, and the proceeds were subject to a share of business tax paid to Chu Qingzhi.

Since being conferred the title of Marquise, Chu Qingzhi’s business taxes were no longer payable to the government but directly to her, meaning essentially no tax was due.

The business tax was twenty percent, and Chu’s trading company had to pay a thousand taels to the government each month. Not having to pay taxes anymore brought great joy to her household.

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Chu Qingzhi inquired, “How many pigs do you have ready for sale?”

Landlord Sun quickly said, “One hundred and fifty, each weighing over two hundred pounds. They could be sold, but the price is too low…”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself that her household indeed needed a large quantity of pork, but since they already had a supplier under contract, buying more would be excessive. She needed to think of another solution.

A cold wind blew by-

Feeling the chilly breeze, an idea struck Chu Qingzhi. Pork could be made into cured meat!

In this era, salt was expensive, and there was little awareness among the populace about making cured meat, hence its absence from the market.

Pork could be used not just for cured meat but also for sausages, cured ribs, and preserved meat, all of which were excellent preserved foods.

Furthermore, pig bristles could be made into toothbrushes, and fat could be processed into soap – both had a market demand. Thus, a pig could be fully utilized.

This era had toothbrushes, albeit crudely made and barely fit for use.

Chu Qingzhi said, “Sell your pigs to me.”

Landlord Sun, overjoyed, asked, “All of them?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “I’ll buy them at the normal price, but I need to prepare some things first. It might take until tomorrow or the day after to begin slaughtering. Can you wait?”

Landlord Sun was ecstatic, “I can wait, Miss, you’ve helped me immensely.”

Chu Qingzhi instructed, “Go home for now. I’ll have someone notify you when it’s time.”

Landlord Sun eagerly agreed, “Yes, yes, thank you, Miss.”

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“Hm,” Chu Qingzhi returned to her room and wrote a list of spices needed for curing meat – sichuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon, and other ingredients, specifying the quantities required.

After finishing, she handed the list to Chu Haodong, “Get these items by noon tomorrow.”

Chu Haodong took the list, “Alright.”

At that moment, an unexpected visitor arrived in the village, “Miss, I have something important for you.”

Chu Qingzhi turned to see it was the county secretary, “county secretary.”

The county secretary had come on horseback, a challenge for a scholar. Dismounting, he handed Chu Qingzhi a piece of paper, “This is the salt warrant you requested from the Emperor, granting you two hundred dan (a dan equals too pounds, so two hundred dan equals twenty thousand pounds) for a year.”

He thought to himself, daring to ask the Emperor for something, Chu Qingzhi was indeed formidable and uniquely favored, especially to be granted two hundred dan of salt, a highly sought-after commodity.

Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly, “Thank you for making the trip, county secretary. Would you like to come in for a cup of tea?”

The county secretary waved his hand, “No need, I have other matters to attend to.”

Chu Qingzhi politely said, “Then take care, county secretary.”

The county secretary bowed, “Farewell.”

Chu Qingzhi reviewed the salt warrant again. With this warrant, buying salt from the ‘Levy Office’ would be half the price, saving money. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The ‘Levy Office’ managed the sale of government-monopolized goods like tea, salt, and iron, issuing receipts for merchant payments and selling exotic goods in cities and counties everywhere.

Having not yet left, Chu Qingzhi handed the salt warrant to Chu Haodong, “Go and buy a thousand pounds of salt immediately.”

“Yes.” Chu Haodong felt privileged, amazed that he would get to see and use a salt warrant in his lifetime, a rare honor not afforded to many.

With the salt warrant, purchasing salt went smoothly. Moreover, the ‘Levy Office,’ knowing the salt was for Chu Qingzhi, even discreetly gifted her an extra ten pounds, aiming to curry favor.

At the courtyard entrance.

“Qingzhi!” A slender girl in a pink dress approached Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi turned, “Wanwan.”

Yu Wanwan, after over three months of recuperation, not only had her health fully recovered but she also developed curves. Her tall stature made her particularly eye-catching.

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Chapter 803: Pest Infestation

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Yu Wanwan approached Chu Qingzhi, her eyes filled with gratitude. “Qingzhi, I’ve come to bid you farewell. I’m returning to Wan City.”

“When are you leaving?” Chu Qingzhi inquired.

“Early tomorrow morning. I’m already packing,” Yu Wanwan replied, her face showing a hint of shyness and anticipation. “I will be getting married not long after I return. I’ll send you an invitation. Would you come to my wedding?” With a soft smile, Chu Qingzhi responded, “If I’m free, I’ll definitely attend.” Yu Wanwan stepped forward for a hug. “Qingzhi, you are the benefactor of my life. I will always be grateful to you.”

She then took a box from her maid and handed it to Chu Qingzhi. “This is specifically for you. You must accept it.”

Chu Qingzhi tried to decline, “You’ve already paid the consultation fee. There’s no need for anything else.”

Yu Wanwan insisted, “Please accept it. It’s the only way to express my gratitude.”

Seeing Yu Wanwan’s sincerity, Chu Qingzhi took the box and opened it to find a set of purple pearls. “This gift is too valuable.”

Such pearls were considered luxury items, with each worth at least a thousand taels. This box contained ten, totaling ten thousand taels. Chu Qingzhi attempted to return them.

Yu Wanwan stopped Chu Qingzhi’s hand. “I sincerely offer this to you. Please, accept it.”

Zhuang Ziqian mentioned, “Wanwan’s mother breeds a lot of river clams.

These pearls are all from their farm.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Then, thankyou.”

“You’re welcome,” Yu Wanwan said. “If you ever visit Wan City, you must come to see me.”

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At this, Yu Wanwan remembered she hadn’t told Chu Qingzhi about her background. “Qingzhi, I’m the daughter of the Prefect of Wan City. I forgot to tell you earlier, but it’s not too late now. Remember, if you come to Wan City, you must visit me.”

Chu Qingzhi was somewhat surprised by Yu Wanwan’s prestigious origin. “I will.”

Relieved by Chu Qingzhi’s promise, Yu Wanwan decided it was time to leave.

“You’re busy, so we won’t disturb you any further.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Safe travels.”

Yu Wanwan bowed to Chu Qingzhi and then departed with Zhuang Ziqian.

Chu Qingzhi stood still, watching them leave.

Yu Wanwan and Zhuang Ziqian make a good match. Best wishes to you both!

In Xu Village.

The village head, along with the villagers of Xu Village, stood before their lands outside the village, their brows furrowed in deep concern.

The fields were planted with wheat, which had grown to about finger height and was initially thriving. But now, the wheat began to turn yellow.

Not just one family’s crops, but everyone’s wheat was affected.

The village had always grown wheat, but they had never encountered this situation before.

Xu Jinfu speculated, “Dad, in previous years, we bought seeds from the county town, but this year we got them from Miss Qingzhi. Could that be the reason?” Village head Xu glared at Xu Jinfu. Was this something he could say carelessly? Another villager said, “I agree with Xu Jinfu. Otherwise, there’s no explanation for this phenomenon.”

After much thought, village head Xu decided, “Let’s go talk to Miss Qingzhi about this. She should have a solution.”

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The villagers urged him, “Hurry, we may be too late to save the crops otherwise.”

Village head Xu left for Chu Village with a heavy heart.

It wasn’t just Xu Village facing this issue; Chu Village, Sun Village, and Zhou Village were all experiencing the same problem. The wheat planted throughout Chu Qingzhi’s domain was turning yellow.

Standing in front of her own wheat field, Chu Qingzhi was at a loss.

The yellowing of the wheat wasn’t due to any other reason but pest infestation. The wheat seeds, nourished by her spiritual energy, contained a trace of it, attracting wheat pests en masse.

These pests burrowed into the soil, sucking the sap from the wheat roots, causing the plants to turn yellow.

Using a small hoe, Chu Qingzhi dug up a cluster of wheat, revealing small insects resembling aphids scattering in panic.

Chu Qingzhi assured the gathered villagers, “Don’t worry, I’ll go prepare a remedy right away. Once you apply it to your fields, the problem will be solved.”

Her words immediately calmed everyone, “We’ll do as you say, Miss.”

Village head Xu, who had just arrived, hurried back to spread the good news.

Chu Qingzhi returned to her room to write down a prescription and then headed to the county’s herb shop.

At the herb shop.

The apprentice said, “Miss, I don’t know what Great Maple is, and we don’t have it here.”

Chu Qingzhi frowned slightly. “Do you have Aconite?”

The apprentice shook his head in confusion, “No.”

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Chu Qingzhi listed several herbs with similar medicinal properties to Great Maple, but all were unavailable, which she found odd. “Is it that our county doesn’t have them, or are they not found anywhere in Great Ling?”

The apprentice replied, “I don’t know. I’ve never heard of them in all my time working here.”

It seemed unlikely that the entire Dalin lacked these herbs; perhaps just this shop or Shuiyun County didn’t have them. Chu Qingzhi had the apprentice pack up what they did have, intending to search elsewhere for the missing ingredients.

After visiting every herb shop in Shuiyun County without success, she decided to try her luck in Tongzi County.

Wheat could only be saved within three days; beyond that, the efforts of the people in her domain would be in vain, and she would face significant losses.

She rushed to Tongzi County as fast as she could. Upon arriving, she went straight to the herb shops. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Despite checking all ten shops in the county, she found none of the needed herbs.

Chu Qingzhi then sent her two disciples with letters to search for the herbs, and she drew pictures of the plants for the parrots to see before setting out with them to search in the mountains. Big White also followed them into the hills.

Upon reaching the mountains, Big White stayed close to Chu Qingzhi, while the parrots dispersed to search.

Atop a cliff, Wen Shaoyuan was surrounded by a group of masked men in black.

The leader of the men in black said sternly, “Hand over the item, or we’ll make sure you’re left with nothing but bones!”

Wen Shaoyuan sneered, “Do you think I’d carry it on me?”

Changing tactics, the man in black taunted, “I didn’t expect Tang Jinghong’s dog to be so loyal. But today, you have no choice. I heard you’re about to marry Hong Yujun. How about we exchange her for the item?”

Wen Shaoyuan’s expression remained calm and resolute, “If you dare touch her, your own families won’t live to see another day. Try me!”

“Really?” The leader of the men in black signaled his subordinates with a wave and sneered darkly, “Go capture Hong Yujun. I want to see if Tang Jinghong would seek revenge for you!”

At that moment, Wen Shaoyuan glanced back at the cliff and, with a sudden leap, jumped down from the edge.

At this time, in the mountains searching for herbs, Chu Qingzhi looked up just in time to see someone falling from the cliff.

The person seemed familiar!

After a moment of recognition, she realized it was Wen Shaoyuan!

Activating her spiritual power in her legs, she dashed towards the cliff base, her figure as swift as a ghost, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

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Chapter 804: Matters of Secrecy

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Mid-flight, realizing she might not make it in time, Chu Qingzhi waved her hand, and the vines on the cliffside came to life, weaving into a net, layer upon layer, suspended in mid-air to catch Wen Shaoyuan.

Between the vines, translucent spiritual energy diffused, easing the gravity on Wen Shaoyuan’s descent. Otherwise, even if caught, the impact would crush him to pieces.

Chu Qingzhi pointed at Wen Shaoyuan, sending a stream of spiritual energy towards him that entered his brow, causing him to faint. This scene was not meant for his eyes.

Wen Shaoyuan’s rapid fall broke through the layers of vines, creating a large hole.

Chu Qingzhi quickly manipulated the vines again, weaving another net below until Wen Shaoyuan was safely caught.

With a gesture, the vines carrying Wen Shaoyuan flew towards her, landing softly on the ground.

Then, she broke several trees growing horizontally from the cliff, altering the ground to create a scene where those trees had saved Wen Shaoyuan’s fall. Coincidentally, while destroying the trees, Chu Qingzhi found the herbs she had been searching for.

She collected all the herbs, then summoned Da Bai to carry Wen Shaoyuan, and whistled for the parrots to gather, preparing to leave.

The forest was fraught with dangers, and the parrots were now fully capable of scouting. Losing even one would be a great loss to her.

Back in Chu Village, Chu Qingzhi had Shuang’er summon Hong Yujun since the keys to Wen Shaoyuan’s house were with her.

Hong Yujun, puzzled but quick to respond upon hearing Chu Qingzhi s request, followed Shuang’er immediately.

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Seeing Wen Shaoyuan lying on Da Bai’s back, Hong Yujun hurried over, nearly tripping in her haste. She asked Chu Qingzhi, filled with anxiety, “What happened to Shaoyuan?”

“Let’s get him settled in his room first,” Chu Qingzhi suggested.

“I’ll fetch the keys from the room,” Hong Yujun said, rushing towards Chu Qingzhi’s house where she had left the keys.

Returning with the keys as quickly as she could, Wen Shaoyuan was laid on the bed.

“What happened?” Hong Yujun urgently inquired.

Chu Qingzhi explained, “I’m not entirely sure myself. I just saw him falling from the cliff and breaking the trees. I was nearby gathering herbs, so I brought him back.”

Grateful, Hong Yujun knelt before Chu Qingzhi, “Thankyou, Qingzhi. Without you, Shaoyuan might have died from the fall or been eaten by wild beasts.”

Chu Qingzhi helped Hong Yujun to her feet. “Get up.”

Hong Yujun, her eyes red with worry, asked, “When will Shaoyuan wake up?” “Let him rest for a while. He’s physically fine, so don’t worry,” Chu Qingzhi reassured.

“Okay,” Hong Yujunnodded.

“You stay here and take good care of him. I’ll go prepare the medicine, Chu Qingzhi instructed.

“Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi, accompanied by Da Bai and the parrots, left Wen Shaoyuan’s house.

Hong Yujun meticulously cared for Wen Shaoyuan, removing his shoes and outer clothing, washing his face and hands, and then preparing food for him in the kitchen.

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Bringing the food to the room, she found Wen Shaoyuan just waking up. “Wen Shaoyuan slowly sat up as Hong Yujun put down the tray and embraced him tightly, “I was so scared when Qingzhi brought you back.”

Wen Shaoyuan comforted her, “I’m sorry for worrying you.” Pausing, he asked, “Did you say Chu Miss brought me back?”

“Yes, she had Da Bai carry you back,” Hong Yujun confirmed.

Wen Shaoyuan was grateful. ” Why would Chu Miss go to the mountains?” “The wheat in the fields was turning yellow due to pests, so she went to gather herbs,” Hong Yujun explained. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Wen Shaoyuan tightened his embrace, relieved. “I’m lucky Chu Miss was in the mountains; otherwise, I might not have seen you again.”

“Don’t say such things,” Hong Yujun scolded, then looked at him, “Chu Qingzhi mentioned seeing you fall from the cliff. What happened?

Wen Shaoyuan gently adjusted Hong Yujun’s hair, apologetically stating, “It’s a matter of secrecy. I can’t tell you, or it might bring you deadly trouble.”

Hong Yujun understood. “So, you nearly died because of a secret?”

Wen Shaoyuan nodded. “Don’t tell anyone I’m back. If they come looking, it could bring harm to the villagers.”

“I understand,” Hong Yujun promised solemnly.

“By the way, I’ve prepared some food for you. Eat something,” she suggested. Wen Shaoyuan’s gaze softened. “Alright.”

Chu Qingzhi arrived at the pharmacy, instructing everyone to help process the herbs.

All the herbs needed to be ground into powder. She could easily do this with magic, but that would raise suspicions. Thus, she opted for a collective effort.

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After organizing the tasks, the preparation of the medicine proceeded smoothly and efficiently.

Ge Lihua approached Chu Qingzhi, carrying a stack of test papers. “Qingzhi, the children have completed their exams. Would you like to review them?” she asked, handing the papers to Chu Qingzhi.

“I’ll take a look,” said Chu Qingzhi, sitting down and starting with the first paper.

Ge Lihua sat beside her, joining in the review.

The first paper belonged to Xu Songnian. The initial question asked for a summary of the learning experience over the past three months in twenty words or less.

Xu Songnian’s response was: “Without carving, there’s no jade; without learning, there’s no knowing.”

Chu Qingzhi commented to Ge Lihua, “This answer is quite good.

Ge Lihua nodded in agreement, “He’s clever to come up with such a phrase.” They continued through the exam, eventually grading Xu Songnian’s effort. “He deserves seventy points,” concluded Chu Qingzhi.

Ge Lihua chuckled, “He usually scores above ninety-five. Suddenly getting seventy might not sit well with him.”

Chu Qingzhi considered, “Children’s temperaments can be fragile. It will definitely affect him, but keep a close eye on him. If he struggles to adjust, offer him some guidance.”

“I understand,” GeLihuaacknowledged.

They moved on to review a math problem.

The task was: “With one bag of rice weighing 120 pounds, one 70 pounds, and another 110 pounds, without weighing, use an empty bag to even out each bag to 100 pounds.”

Xu Songnian’s solution: Split the 120-pound rice into half, 60 pounds each, into the empty bag.

Combine the 70 and 110-pound rice, then divide equally, making 90 pounds each.

Mix 60 and 90 pounds together to get 150 pounds, then use the empty bags to divide into three 50-pound portions.

Combine two of the 50-pound portions to make one 100-pound bag.

The remaining 50 pounds are mixed with the 150-pound portion and then divided equally to get two 100-pound bags.

This method was also acceptable among many.

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Chapter 805: Lack of Energy

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Ge Lihua sincerely remarked, “Songnian is indeed quite smart.”

Chu Qingzhi agreed, “Let’s continue. The questions get tougher. Let’s see how

they did.”

Ge Lihua, eager to proceed, nodded.

In the ancestral hall, eighteen children sat listlessly, sighing deeply and looking

utterly dejected.

Xu Zeliang sighed, “Which sister came up with this question? It’s too hard!”

Xu Songnian guessed, “It must be Fifth Cousin.”

Xu Wenlin agreed, “I also think it’s Fifth Cousin. Sister Lihua and the others wouldn’t be so harsh on us.”

Tian Xiaoqiu commented, “Fifth Cousin seems easygoing but is actually the strictest, yet she’s the best.”

“That’s true,” Xu Songnian said. “I think the question should be for the two

younger cousins. They’re clever.”

Tian Xiaoqiu expressed frustration, “I almost pulled my hair out.

Zeng Yiping made a face, “Why did Fifth Cousin give us such hard questions?” Xu Wenlin speculated, “Maybe it’s because our studies are ending soon. It could be a test for us.”

“Yes, we’re finishing in five days,” Xu Zeliang lamented. “These three months have been the best of my life. Not only did I get to study, but I also got to eat meat every day. It was like living in a dream.”

Everyone empathized deeply with this sentiment.

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Zeng Yiping added nostalgically, “Back home, we only get to eat well during the

New Year. Now, it’s like feasting every day.”

Sun Tianyang wished, “I hope these days last longer.”

Their conversation turned bittersweet.

Chu Lan’er joined in, “It’s okay. Once our studies end, we can earn money. Once

we have money, our families can eat well too.”

Tian Xiaoqiu declared determinedly, “That’s why I must try to stay.”

Xu Zeliang encouraged, “Let’s all work hard together.”

“Let’s work hard together.”

Footsteps approached, and then Ge Lihua entered the hall, “I’ve graded your papers with your Fifth Cousin. I’ll call out names, and you come up to get them.”

After half an hour, everyone had their test papers, and their expressions turned solemn and sad.

Xu Songnian’s scores: 70, 65.

Xu Wenlin: 65, 63.

Tian Xiaoqiu: 71> 70.

Chu Lan’er: 69, 68.

Zeng Yiping: 65, 67.

Sun Tianyang: 68, 68.

Such low scores must have disappointed their sisters greatly.

Ge Lihua quietly observed their reactions, amused. The children’s world was so innocent; they didn’t suspect this was designed to challenge them.

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“Don’t be sad. Low scores mean there’s a lot of room for improvement. Besides,

this isn’t the final exam. Don’t worry too much about the scores.”

“Now, everyone, lift your heads. Let’s go through the answers together.”

Ge Lihua took out the standard answers provided by Chu Qingzhi. Without them, even she couldn’t have solved some questions.

The children listened more intently than ever before…

Used to scoring above ninety or even a hundred in previous exams, they found learning incredibly easy. But now, seeing their own scores, they felt despondent about their future prospects.

After discussing the test questions, Ge Lihua distributed a second set of exams with medium difficulty, including fifty academic and fifty arithmetic questions, totaling a hundred, to be completed in two hours.

“There’s no practical lesson today. Just finish these questions, and you can go home,” said Ge Lihua.

“Yes, Sister Lihua.”

Ge Lihua set the hourglass on the lectern, starting the timer.

With no time to dwell on their sadness, the children plunged back into their studies.

Ge Lihua left the classroom to start work on her wedding preparations, taking out her needlework basket to embroider her bridal veil.

She had already finished her wedding dress and shoes; only the red veil remained.

Gazing at the bright red fabric, Ge Lihua’s usually cool demeanor softened.

“Miss, come see the bamboo house,” Li’s father called out as he approached the pharmacy.

Chu Qingzhi, instructing Chu Qingning on medicine preparation, responded,

“I’m coming.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The bamboo house’s frame was complete, showing the outline of seven rooms. Chu Qingzhi tested one of the load-bearing wooden beams, finding it exceptionally stable.

Impressed, Chu Qingzhi praised, “Uncle Li, your craftsmanship is commendable.”

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Li’s father modestly replied, “Thanks to your appreciation, Miss.”

Chu Qingzhi inspected every part of the construction, ensuring everything was in order, “Uncle Li, we can proceed to the next step.”

“Right away,” he agreed.

The next taskwas to bind bamboo tightly to the frame to form walls, ensuring no significant gaps were left, as Chu Qingzhi wanted the office to be warm enough for winter use.

Once the bamboo was in place, Chu Qingzhi planned to line the interior with layers of thick fabric for insulation and decoration, making it comfortably warm with a couple of stoves.

These tasks didn’t require Chu Qingzhi’s direct involvement, as many were willing to help voluntarily.

Binding the bamboo was straightforward, and with Li’s father’s guidance, everyone quickly learned the process.

As they finished, Chu Haodong arrived, “Qingzhi, I’ve bought the spices you requested. Take a look.”

“Okay.”

They moved to the storage area behind the old house, where Chu Haodong had unloaded the goods.

Opening the boxes and unwrapping the bundles, Chu Haodong presented,

“Qingzhi, everything is here.”

In this era, these items were still considered medicinal rather than culinary.

Chu Qingzhi took a handful of Sichuan peppercorns, noting their wild, dried quality and the strong aroma that wafted out upon opening the bag.

She also inspected the cinnamon, finding it well-dried and fragrant.

After reviewing all the spices, Chu Qingzhi was satisfied with their quality.

“Who did you buy these from? We could collaborate with them in the future, she asked.

“A traveling merchant specializing in medicinal herbs. He faced local resistance in Shuiyun County and struggled to sell. I bought from him because his goods were of good quality,” Chu Haodong explained.

“Good job,” Chu Qingzhiacknowledged.

“We’ll buy from him again next time.”

“Exactly.”

With the goods stored for now, Chu Qingzhi went to find Chu Xuhua.

Chu Xuhua had just returned from outside and was taking a sip of water when Chu Qingzhi approached him. “Big brother, I’ve bought all of Landlord Sun s pigs. I’m planning to make cured meat out of them. Tomorrow, could you take a few people and buy ten pigs to start with? We’ll make the first batch of cured meat.”

She planned to use part of it for curing, another part for making sausages, and another for creating sauce-coated meat.

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Chu Xuhua had just finished his tasks outside the county and readily agreed to

Chu Qingzhi’s request, “Alright, I’ll go first thing tomorrow morning.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Then I’ll leave this task to Big Brother.”

Chu Xuhua smiled and replied, “Sure.”

Chu Qingshuang’s voice could be heard from outside, “Fifth Sister, where are you? I’ve brought back the big jars!”

Chu Qingzhi walked outside, “Qingshuang.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingshuang waved at Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth Sister, where should we place the big jars? I’ll ask the guys to move them over.”

These jars were bought by Chu Qingzhi for making cured meat. When she decided to make cured meat, she sent a letter to Chu Qingshuang, asking her to buy ten of the largest jars available. Chu Qingshuang acted quickly, having already made the purchase.

Chu Qingzhi directed, “Put them in the room used for treating the sick in the old house.”

“Alright.” Chu Qingshuang gestured to the men carrying the jars and then headed towards the old house.

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The room designated for treating the sick in the old house had been cleared out completely, leaving nothing inside. Ten large jars were slowly carried in and arranged in two neat rows. There was still plenty of room left in the room, enough to accommodate five more jars without any problem.

Chu Qingzhi said, “Qingshuang, take them to have some water and rest for a bit. I’ll go find Ruyue to get some silver for the payment.”

“Okay,” Chu Qingshuangresponded.

Chu Qingzhi headed towards the workshop area.

Inside the office, Shen Ruyue was visibly upset.

Zhang Yun and Sun Xia stood in front of her, looking quite aggrieved.

Trying to contain her anger, Shen Ruyue said, “Hand over the materials, and leave the workshop.”

Zhang Yun quickly tried to appease, “Ruyue, we’re all family here, no need to make a big deal out of this. Forgive us this time, and we won’t dare do it again.” Shen Ruyue firmly replied, “I’ve already given you a chance before. But you didn’t learn your lesson and even got worse. This time, it’s impossible. Later, I’ll calculate the cost of the items you stole. If your wages aren’t enough to cover it, you’ll need to pay the difference.”

After finishing her statement, she took out the payroll book to calculate their wages and the cost of the stolen items.

Zhang Yun slammed the table, “What do you mean by this, Shen Ruyue? Do you really think you’re something special?”

Shen Ruyue coldly responded, “Yes, I do consider myself important. I’m the chief steward of Chu’s Trade, and I have the authority to decide whether you stay or go!”

Zhang Yun pointed angrily at Shen Ruyue, “I’m your elder. You dare to dismiss me? I’ll go to Qingyu right now and see if she sides with me or you!”

Chu Qingzhi entered, slightly furrowing her brows, “There’s no need for that. My mother definitely won’t side with you. It’s best you leave voluntarily to keep some dignity.”

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Zhang Yun immediately played the victim, “Qingzhi, we’re family. Shen Ruyue is an outsider. She won’t side with your family.”

Chu Qingzhi responded incredulously, “If I remember correctly, you’re also an outsider, right?”

Realizing his mistake, Zhang Yun quickly said, “Qingzhi, I’ve always been on your side. How can you treat me this way?”

Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but think, “Stealing from my workshop is being on my side?”

Zhang Yun, trying to find a noble excuse, said, “My mother-in-law is old and wanted to eat some cakes, so I took a few. Just a few. She’s an old lady. Let it go, okay?”

Chu Qingzhi was astounded by their flawed logic. “If she really wanted to eat, she could have told me. A few cakes I can certainly afford to give. But taking without asking is theft. Feeding your mother-in-law stolen goods makes you a ‘good’ daughter-in-law.”

Initially, she took just one, thinking no one would notice. Gradually, she took more, and soon Sun Xia saw her and joined in. They thought they were unnoticed until their theft was discovered.

“Fine, we’ll leave. But you must pay us for almost a month’s work!”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “Return the cakes to my workshop, and I’ll pay you.”

Zhang Yun became angry, “You…”

Chu Qingzhi pointed to the door, “Leave now, or I’ll let Da Bai in.”

Everyone knew Da Bai wouldn’t hurt anyone, but his presence alone was enough to intimidate. Zhang Yun and Sun Xia left reluctantly.

Chu Qingzhi said to Shen Ruyue, “I’ve bought ten large jars for curing meat, at two taels of silver each. Including the transport fee, that’s twenty-one taels in total.”

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Shen Ruyue unlocked a cabinet, revealing a box from which she counted out twenty-one taels of silver for Chu Qingzhi.

“Ruyue, compared to relatives, you’re truly one of our own. Don’t let those outsiders bother you,” Chu Qingzhi consoled.

Shen Ruyue smiled and nodded, “I know.”

Patting Shen Ruyue’s shoulder, Chu Qingzhi took the silver and left.

Shen Ruyue stored the silver, sat back down, and smiled. How could a few words sway her? Her position in the Chu family was solid.

Touching her stomach, she thought about having another child to further secure her place in the family.

Yet, why wasn’t the child coming?

When Chu Qingzhi went to find Chu Qingshuang, she had already cleaned two of the large jars. “Qingshuang, here’s the silver for you.”

Chu Qingshuang put down her cloth and approached Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth Sister, I’ll go give the silver to them first, then come back to continue cleaning.” “Are you not going back to the porcelain kiln today?” Chu Qingzhi inquired.

Chu Qingshuang shook her head, “Not today. I haven’t had a day off in half a month due to a big order. Master told me to rest at home for two days.” “That’s good. Tomorrow we’re slaughtering pigs at home, and I’ll make something delicious for you,” Chu Qingzhi promised.

Chu Qingshuang beamed, “Fifth Sister is the best.”

Together, they left the house; Chu Qingshuang to find the workers, and Chu Qingzhi to the pharmacy, as the medicine should be ready by now.

Just as she arrived, Chu Qingning came looking for her, “Fifth Sister, all the medicinal herbs have been ground into powder. What’s the next step?” “Mix them according to the proportions evenly,” Chu Qingzhi instructed.

Chu Qingzhi oversaw the blending of the medicinal powders, ensuring everything was mixed correctly. “This is good. Fourth Sister, could you and the medicine apprentices weigh the powder, one liang per packet, and then wrap them in medicine bags? After that, there’s nothing else needed for now.” Chu Qingning nodded, “Understood. Leave it to me.”

Chu Qingzhi then made her way to the home of Chu Yiping, who specialized in woodworking, “Uncle Yiping, do you have those small barrels that can hold ten kilos of water?”

Chu Yiping responded, “Yes, just give me a moment, and I’ll fetch them for you.”

“Thankyou for the trouble,” Chu Qingzhi said politely.

Chu Yiping, dismissing the notion of trouble with a wave of his hand, quickly returned from his house carrying two small barrels, “These are the barrels. If they’re not what you’re looking for, I can make adjustments right away.” Chu Qingzhi examined the barrels, finding them perfect for her project to create a watering can that could hold ten kilos of water, “These barrels are great. Uncle Yiping, may I use some of your tools?”

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Chu Xuhua had just finished his tasks outside the county and readily agreed to

Chu Qingzhi’s request, “Alright, I’ll go first thing tomorrow morning.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Then I’ll leave this task to Big Brother.”

Chu Xuhua smiled and replied, “Sure.”

Chu Qingshuang’s voice could be heard from outside, “Fifth Sister, where are you? I’ve brought back the big jars!”

Chu Qingzhi walked outside, “Qingshuang.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingshuang waved at Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth Sister, where should we place the big jars? I’ll ask the guys to move them over.”

These jars were bought by Chu Qingzhi for making cured meat. When she decided to make cured meat, she sent a letter to Chu Qingshuang, asking her to buy ten of the largest jars available. Chu Qingshuang acted quickly, having already made the purchase.

Chu Qingzhi directed, “Put them in the room used for treating the sick in the old house.”

“Alright.” Chu Qingshuang gestured to the men carrying the jars and then headed towards the old house.

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The room designated for treating the sick in the old house had been cleared out completely, leaving nothing inside. Ten large jars were slowly carried in and arranged in two neat rows. There was still plenty of room left in the room, enough to accommodate five more jars without any problem.

Chu Qingzhi said, “Qingshuang, take them to have some water and rest for a bit. I’ll go find Ruyue to get some silver for the payment.”

“Okay,” Chu Qingshuangresponded.

Chu Qingzhi headed towards the workshop area.

Inside the office, Shen Ruyue was visibly upset.

Zhang Yun and Sun Xia stood in front of her, looking quite aggrieved.

Trying to contain her anger, Shen Ruyue said, “Hand over the materials, and leave the workshop.”

Zhang Yun quickly tried to appease, “Ruyue, we’re all family here, no need to make a big deal out of this. Forgive us this time, and we won’t dare do it again.” Shen Ruyue firmly replied, “I’ve already given you a chance before. But you didn’t learn your lesson and even got worse. This time, it’s impossible. Later, I’ll calculate the cost of the items you stole. If your wages aren’t enough to cover it, you’ll need to pay the difference.”

After finishing her statement, she took out the payroll book to calculate their wages and the cost of the stolen items.

Zhang Yun slammed the table, “What do you mean by this, Shen Ruyue? Do you really think you’re something special?”

Shen Ruyue coldly responded, “Yes, I do consider myself important. I’m the chief steward of Chu’s Trade, and I have the authority to decide whether you stay or go!”

Zhang Yun pointed angrily at Shen Ruyue, “I’m your elder. You dare to dismiss me? I’ll go to Qingyu right now and see if she sides with me or you!”

Chu Qingzhi entered, slightly furrowing her brows, “There’s no need for that. My mother definitely won’t side with you. It’s best you leave voluntarily to keep some dignity.”

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Zhang Yun immediately played the victim, “Qingzhi, we’re family. Shen Ruyue is an outsider. She won’t side with your family.”

Chu Qingzhi responded incredulously, “If I remember correctly, you’re also an outsider, right?”

Realizing his mistake, Zhang Yun quickly said, “Qingzhi, I’ve always been on your side. How can you treat me this way?”

Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but think, “Stealing from my workshop is being on my side?”

Zhang Yun, trying to find a noble excuse, said, “My mother-in-law is old and wanted to eat some cakes, so I took a few. Just a few. She’s an old lady. Let it go, okay?”

Chu Qingzhi was astounded by their flawed logic. “If she really wanted to eat, she could have told me. A few cakes I can certainly afford to give. But taking without asking is theft. Feeding your mother-in-law stolen goods makes you a ‘good’ daughter-in-law.”

Initially, she took just one, thinking no one would notice. Gradually, she took more, and soon Sun Xia saw her and joined in. They thought they were unnoticed until their theft was discovered.

“Fine, we’ll leave. But you must pay us for almost a month’s work!”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “Return the cakes to my workshop, and I’ll pay you.”

Zhang Yun became angry, “You…”

Chu Qingzhi pointed to the door, “Leave now, or I’ll let Da Bai in.”

Everyone knew Da Bai wouldn’t hurt anyone, but his presence alone was enough to intimidate. Zhang Yun and Sun Xia left reluctantly.

Chu Qingzhi said to Shen Ruyue, “I’ve bought ten large jars for curing meat, at two taels of silver each. Including the transport fee, that’s twenty-one taels in total.”

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Shen Ruyue unlocked a cabinet, revealing a box from which she counted out twenty-one taels of silver for Chu Qingzhi.

“Ruyue, compared to relatives, you’re truly one of our own. Don’t let those outsiders bother you,” Chu Qingzhi consoled.

Shen Ruyue smiled and nodded, “I know.”

Patting Shen Ruyue’s shoulder, Chu Qingzhi took the silver and left.

Shen Ruyue stored the silver, sat back down, and smiled. How could a few words sway her? Her position in the Chu family was solid.

Touching her stomach, she thought about having another child to further secure her place in the family.

Yet, why wasn’t the child coming?

When Chu Qingzhi went to find Chu Qingshuang, she had already cleaned two of the large jars. “Qingshuang, here’s the silver for you.”

Chu Qingshuang put down her cloth and approached Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth Sister, I’ll go give the silver to them first, then come back to continue cleaning.” “Are you not going back to the porcelain kiln today?” Chu Qingzhi inquired.

Chu Qingshuang shook her head, “Not today. I haven’t had a day off in half a month due to a big order. Master told me to rest at home for two days.” “That’s good. Tomorrow we’re slaughtering pigs at home, and I’ll make something delicious for you,” Chu Qingzhi promised.

Chu Qingshuang beamed, “Fifth Sister is the best.”

Together, they left the house; Chu Qingshuang to find the workers, and Chu Qingzhi to the pharmacy, as the medicine should be ready by now.

Just as she arrived, Chu Qingning came looking for her, “Fifth Sister, all the medicinal herbs have been ground into powder. What’s the next step?” “Mix them according to the proportions evenly,” Chu Qingzhi instructed.

Chu Qingzhi oversaw the blending of the medicinal powders, ensuring everything was mixed correctly. “This is good. Fourth Sister, could you and the medicine apprentices weigh the powder, one liang per packet, and then wrap them in medicine bags? After that, there’s nothing else needed for now.” Chu Qingning nodded, “Understood. Leave it to me.”

Chu Qingzhi then made her way to the home of Chu Yiping, who specialized in woodworking, “Uncle Yiping, do you have those small barrels that can hold ten kilos of water?”

Chu Yiping responded, “Yes, just give me a moment, and I’ll fetch them for you.”

“Thankyou for the trouble,” Chu Qingzhi said politely.

Chu Yiping, dismissing the notion of trouble with a wave of his hand, quickly returned from his house carrying two small barrels, “These are the barrels. If they’re not what you’re looking for, I can make adjustments right away.” Chu Qingzhi examined the barrels, finding them perfect for her project to create a watering can that could hold ten kilos of water, “These barrels are great. Uncle Yiping, may I use some of your tools?”

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Chu Yiping generously said, “Sure, you can use them however you like.

“Thank you.” Using Chu Yiping’s tools, Chu Qingzhi crafted a spout for a watering can, then attached it directly to the side of a wooden barrel. With a slight tilt, water flowed out just as it would from a watering can, effectively replicating its function.

Chu Qingzhi then inquired, “Uncle Yiping, how much does one of these barrels cost?”

With a smile, Chu Yiping replied, “Give them to you for free, no charge!

However, Chu Qingzhi insisted, “I need more than these two; I plan to take ten.

Please, let me pay for them; otherwise, I’d feel uncomfortable accepting them

for free.”

After some thought, Chu Yiping scratched his head and suggested, “If you want ten, then how about one qian of silver for each?”

“That works for me,” Chu Qingzhi agreed, handing over the silver to Chu Yiping, “Could you please bring out the barrels for me?

Quickly, Chu Yiping presented ten small barrels in front of Chu Qingzhi, dusting off his hands, “Do you need any more? I have two left.”

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After a glance at the well-crafted and adorable barrels, Chu Qingzhi decided,

“I’ll take those two as well.”

“Alright, I’ll fetch them,” Chu Yiping said, soon returning with the remaining barrels.

With a total of twelve barrels now in front of her, Chu Qingzhi inspected them one by one. The barrels were impeccably made, not leaking a single drop, indicative of excellent craftsmanship.

Chu Yiping, holding up the barrel that Chu Qingzhi had fitted with a spout, asked, “Do you plan to install these on all the barrels?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Yes, I intend to use these barrels for watering, so each one will need one.”

Intrigued by the spout, Chu Yiping offered his assistance, “Let me help you with that.”

“Thankyou, that would be great,” Chu Qingzhi politely responded.

Chu Yiping carefully observed Chu Qingzhi’s method and then began replicating it on the remaining barrels. With his help, they completed the task in half an hour.

Chu Qingzhi meticulously measured and marked the exact position for each spout before attaching them securely to the barrels.

Observing the sturdy installation, Chu Yiping marveled at Chu Qingzhi’s handiwork. Her martial skills certainly made the difficult steps seem effortless.

“Would it be better to apply some pigskin glue for added stability?” Chu

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Qingzhi considered his suggestion valuable.

“If you have some, let’s apply it,” she agreed.

Chu Yiping fetched the warmed pigskin glue he had prepared earlier and helped

Chu Qingzhi apply it around the spouts.

After the glue application, Chu Qingzhi picked a bamboo leaf and blew on it gently. Moments later, a group of robust monkeys arrived, surrounding her, making her seem like a revered Monkey King.

She selected the twelve strongest monkeys and assigned each a barrel, then led them to the medicine workshop.

Upon reaching the workshop, Chu Junbao was heading home. Chu Qingzhi stopped him, “Junbao, could you send a message to my mother? Ask her to steam about twenty buns and bring some apples from the cellar for the monkeys.”

Chu Junbao happily agreed, “Sure, Sister Qingzhi. I’ll tell Auntie Chu right

away.”

With gratitude, Chu Qingzhi continued, “Thankyou.”

Chu Junbao waved and ran off towards the village.

Carrying a large pot and accompanied by the monkeys, Chu Qingzhi headed to the wheat fields.

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This spectacle drew the attention of the villagers, who watched in fascination, discussing the remarkable sight.

“Qingzhi truly is extraordinarily strong. Such a large pot, difficult for even two men to carry, seems effortless for her,” one remarked.

Indeed, Chu Qingzhi’s strength and her ability to command the animals underscored her unique abilities, further enhancing her status in the village.

Chu Qingzhi placed the large pot next to a water channel, mixed in a liang of medicinal powder with a hundred jin of water, and stirred it until evenly distributed. She then called the monkeys over, instructing them to line up and place their barrels in front of them.

Filling each barrel with five jin of the medicated water, Chu Qingzhi demonstrated to the monkeys how to water the fields. After showing them the process, she refilled her barrel and handed the task over to the monkeys.

The monkeys, adeptly imitating Chu Qingzhi, efficiently watered the fields without harming the crops, their work commendable.

After some time, Chu Qingzhi inspected the treated area, uncovering the roots to check for dead pests. The potent medicinal powder was effective, killing the pests upon contact.

Satisfied with the outcome, Chu Qingzhi planned to distribute the medicine to the leaders of the four villages, ensuring everyone could treat their fields. She informed the village leaders to calculate how much land they had cultivated and to take only as much medicine as needed, emphasizing that excess medicine would be wasteful.

Recognizing the urgency, the village leaders quickly gathered the required information and reported back to Chu Qingzhi, who distributed the medicine accordingly.

Village Chief Sun expressed his gratitude, “Miss Chu, thankyou very much. Without your help, our hearts would have been heavy with worry.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Qingzhi responded, “If there’s anything you need in the future, feel free to come tome.”

Village Chief Sun nodded in agreement, “Certainly.”

With the medicine in hand, the village leaders returned to their respective villages and immediately began distributing it among the villagers, who then worked through the night to save their crops.

Meanwhile, under the diligent efforts of the monkeys, the first field was successfully treated. As night fell, Chu Qingzhi instructed everyone to stop working and led the monkeys back home.

Li Qingyu had received Chu Junbao’s message and prepared a generous feast for the monkeys, including steamed buns and washed apples, placed at the courtyard entrance.

“Thankyou, Mother,” Chu Qingzhi said, turning to address the monkeys, “These are for you. Each monkey gets two buns and an apple. Help yourselves, and we’ll water the fields again early tomorrow. There will be more treats.” The monkeys, understanding her, looked at Chu Qingzhi with their round, adorable eyes.

After stepping back to give them space, the monkeys orderly picked up their buns and apples. Each took a bun to eat on the spot, then grabbed another bun and an apple to take away, content with their rewards.

Chu Qingzhi watched the monkeys leave, feeling a sense of accomplishment for utilizing every resource at her disposal to its fullest potential.

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On this night, under the black curtain adorned with sparkling stars, the beauty of the scene resembled a painted scroll.

In her room, Chu Qingzhi held a book, reading aloud slowly, word by word. Her clear, crisp voice echoed gently in the room, captivating the flock of parrots before her.

Chu Qingzhi was training the parrots to speak, a skill essential for their scouting missions. Without the ability to communicate, their intelligence-gathering would be futile. They needed to learn to speak or accurately repeat others’ words.

Two ropes were stretched across the room for this training session. When it was time for the parrots to learn to speak, they flew into the room, perched on the ropes, and listened to her reading.

The simplest way to teach parrots to talk was to expose them to a large amount of speech for them to imitate.

Chu Qingzhi dedicated half an hour each day to train the parrots. After the reading session, the parrots were encouraged to mimic as closely as possible before they could return to their nests to sleep.

After finishing the book, Chu Qingzhi pointed to Shuang’er, “Your turn to recite.”

Shuang’er eagerly began reciting, “The great learning lies in the illumination of virtue, in being close to the people, and in resting in the highest good…”

It took Shuang’er three days to break the habit of repeating each sentence twice, a challenging feat. As a reward, Chu Qingzhi caught several caterpillar cocoons for it to eat, now that winter had come and there were no small green worms.

Sitting down, Chu Qingzhi listened carefully. Shuang’er started off smoothly but began to falter after a while, hesitating and stuttering, indicating it didn’t memorize the rest very well.

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Chu Qingzhi took out a booklet to record Shuang’er’s recitation performance, then pointed to the second parrot, “Your turn.”

The second parrot faced a similar challenge, managing to recite even less than

Shuang’er. Chu Qingzhi noted this as well.

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Listening to the parrots’ recitations and observing her notes, Chu Qingzhi noted that compared to the previous day, Shuang’er had made significant progress, reciting fifteen more words.

The second parrot also showed substantial improvement, reciting eleven more words.

After a while, all the parrots had finished reciting. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi, pleased with their progress, believed that with time, they would be able to mimic freely and accurately convey any overheard conversations without missing a word.

She poured some small green worms onto a plate and placed it on the floor,

“This is your reward. Enjoy.”

The parrots, having learned not to fight over food, ate their favorite treats in an orderly fashion without haste.

Chu Qingzhi, resting her arm on the back of the chair, watched them eat. At that moment, a message came from the golden phoenix, prompting Chu Qingzhi to reveal her arm and tap it, receiving Tang Jinghong’s voice, “Qingzhi, have you gone to sleep?”

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Feeling a bit lazy, still resting on the chair back, she replied, “Not yet, I’m watching the parrots eat.”

Tang Jinghong visualized Shuang’er and smiled, “The parrots must have grown by now, right?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “They’ve grown. By the time you return, they should be ready for their missions.”

Tang Jinghong looked forward to it, “Then I’ll let them try when I get back.”

Chu Qingzhi quickly asked, “When will you return?”

“In about half a month,” Tang Jinghong said. “I ran into a bandit nest on the way, which delayed me as I helped the local soldiers eliminate them.” Chu Qingzhi expressed concern, “Be careful when dealing with bandits.” Tang Jinghong assured her, “I will. By the way, I found a peculiar plant in the bandit nest. It’s purple, with flowers shaped like temple bells but smaller, growing alone or in clusters. Is it useful? If so, I’ll bring it back.” Chu Qingzhi pondered; Tang Jinghong’s description sounded like Fritillaria, a valuable medicinal herb, “Dig them all up and bring them back.”

“Alright, I’ll have someone dig them up right away.”

Chu Qingzhi then remembered Wen Shaoyuan, “By the way, Jinghong, there’s something I need to tell you…” She informed him about Wen Shaoyuan’s situation.

After a moment of silence, Tang Jinghong said, “Let’s talk about this when I return.”

“Okay,” Chu Qingzhi agreed.

After some more casual conversation, Tang Jinghong urged Chu Qingzhi to rest and not stay up too late.

Chu Qingzhi mused that in the modern era, they say a man who cares about a woman’s health truly loves her. Tang Jinghong seemed to fit the criteria of a good man.

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Collecting her thoughts, Chu Qingzhi turned around, took out paper and pen, and began to work on her autobiography, knowing she needed to finish it before Tang Jinghong’s return.

In the bandit’s lair, Tang Jinghong summoned Meng Shengdong, “Take some men and dig up those strange plants. I want to bring them back.” Meng Shengdong, a capable lieutenant in Tang Jinghong’s service, bowed, “Yes, General.”

Tang Jinghong, standing by the window in his black robe, bathed in moonlight, appeared enigmatic and unreachable, a contrast to his usual sharp and fierce demeanor.

Qi Kaiming approached, “General, the county magistrate sent two beauties. Should I bring them in to serve you?”

Admiring Tang Jinghong, Qi Kaiming was ready to follow his lead.

Tang Jinghong’s expression darkened, and he sternly commanded, “Send them away!”

Startled by Tang Jinghong’s tone, Qi Kaiming quickly complied, “Yes, General. I’ll see to it immediately.”

The county magistrate, fearful upon seeing the beauties being sent back, asked, “Was the general displeased?”

Qi Kaiming, annoyed, said, “Didn’t you know the general abstains from carnal pleasures?”

The county magistrate’s face stiffened, “Does the general prefer… men?” Qi Kaiming was speechless, warning him to leave before angering the general further.

Shivering, the county magistrate hurriedly left with the beauties.

Qi Kaiming glanced back at Tang Jinghong’s room, admiring the general’s self-discipline and vowing to emulate him.

In Fengxin County, Li Tingzhao drank alone, his face etched with unresolved troubles.

Suddenly, a knock on the door was followed by a guard’s voice, “Your Highness, there’s news. Master Li poisoned Madam Lin, who is now already dead.”

Li Tingzhao paused, his face twisted in mockery, “Is the news reliable?” The guard confirmed the verification, “We’ve sent someone to check. It should be true.”

Li Tingzhao’s eyes flashed with ruthlessness, “Keep a close eye on it. Even if it turns out to be false, we’ll make it true. Also, spread the news tomorrow that Master Lin poisoned Madam Lin.”

The guard affirmed, “Yes, Your Highness.”

Li Tingzhao sneered, mocking the notion of sacrifice for power, “To give up a wife of over twenty years for power, how ruthless!”

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Chapter 809: Hands-Off Manager

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The Zhou Village.

With the villagers from the four villages working tirelessly through the night to apply the medicine to their wheat fields, they eagerly checked the growth of the wheat early the next morning, before dawn had even broken. To everyone’s amazement, the wheat had not only regained its green color but had also grown significantly taller overnight.

Village Chief Zhou marveled, “Miss Qingzhi’s medicine is truly a miracle elixir. Look at how effective it is.”

Zhou Qingzhong added, “Indeed, I’ve never seen such miraculous medicine. It took only a few hours to show results.”

“I will never doubt a word Miss Qingzhi says again. I completely trust her,” another villager proclaimed.

“Me too. Miss Qingzhi advised us to plant more wheat and glutinous rice. Next year, I plan to dedicate half of my land to glutinous rice and the other half to rice.”

“And let’s not forget about taro, mung beans, and red beans. For the mountain behind our village, I’ve decided to lease it for planting apples…”

Village Chief Zhou suggested, “Given that Miss Qingzhi has saved us from a huge loss, why don’t we bring her some gifts to express our gratitude?”

“I agree. I’ll go fetch something right away.”

“Me too. I’ll bring something as well…”

The villagers were exhilarated, each returning home to fetch their gifts before heading to Chu Village together.

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The situation was similar in Sun Village and Xu Village.

As for Chu Village, gifts had already been delivered to Chu Qingzhi’s home.

Chu Xuede handed Chu Qingzhi a basket of carefully made glutinous rice cakes, “Qingzhi, these are our token of gratitude. Please don’t find them too humble.”

Chu Lianghong brought several pounds of lotus root, knowing how much Chu Qingzhi enjoyed eating them. “Qingzhi, I don’t have anything valuable, but you can keep these for a dish to change things up.”

“Qingzhi, you must have spent quite a bit on the medicine. It shouldn’t be given for free, right?”

“Please accept these, Qingzhi. They may not be expensive, but they’re from our hearts.”

The villagers urged Chu Qingzhi to accept their gifts.

Chu Qingzhi looked helplessly at everyone’s baskets, wondering where to store so many items. Her home’s storage was already filled with various gifts.

“Listen, everyone. I appreciate your gifts and I’m not dismissing them. However, I can’t possibly consume all of this, and I don’t have space to store it. If it spoils, it would be wasted. It’s better if you take them back,” she tried to reason.

Chu Xuede countered, “Qingzhi, doesn’t your family have an ice cellar? Freeze them and eat slowly.”

It seemed they had solutions for everything.

After much persuasion, Chu Qingzhi reluctantly agreed to accept the gifts.

She whispered to Chu Xuhua, “Big brother, can we still fit more in your house?”

Chu Xuhua nodded, “Yes.”

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She never imagined running out of space to store gifts!

“Then, thank you all. Please place the items in my brother’s house. Take your baskets back; we really have no more room,” Chu Qingzhi conceded.

Chu Xuhua led the villagers to make room for the new gifts.

Just as Chu Qingzhi was catching her breath, villagers from the other three villages approached, each village already overwhelming, and now three more, Chu Qingzhi felt the entire village was crowded.

The village chiefs from the three villages hurried forward, seeing that Chu Village’s residents had already delivered their gifts.

Xu Village Chief said, “Miss Qingzhi, we’re all here to express our gratitude. The wheat has been completely saved, which is akin to saving our lives. Merely saying thank you isn’t enough, so we’ve brought gifts to show our gratitude. Please, don’t dismiss them.”

Having accepted gifts from Chu Village, it would be rude not to accept from the others. Chu Qingzhi had no choice but to accept them, and soon Chu Xuhua’s house was also filled to the brim.

After delivering their gifts, the villagers returned home.

The Chu family headed to Chu Xuhua’s house, skipping breakfast to sort through the gifts.

Items like leaf-wrapped cakes, green dumplings, and buns that needed to be consumed immediately were set aside to be heated and eaten. Other items that could be stored, like slaughtered chickens and ducks, were placed in the ice cellar, which was specifically built for storing meat and perishables.

The ice cellar was already full after today’s additions, leading Chu Qingzhi to muse about the trouble of receiving too many gifts.

Chu Qingzhi carried steamed buns to the courtyard entrance, attracting the hidden monkeys. They eagerly approached, surrounding the area. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Only buns were served for breakfast, with no fruit due to the cold weather, which wasn’t suitable for the monkeys yet to eat.

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Chu Qingzhi handed a bun to the lead monkey, “Eat up, and then we have work to do.”

After distributing two buns to each monkey, they sat down and waited for the lead monkey to start eating before they began devouring their own.

Chu Qingzhi then fetched a bucket of warm water, “Drink when you’re thirsty.”

The wolf cubs, enticed by the monkeys’ feast, came over to beg for food, spoiled by Chu Qingzhi’s frequent indulgences, their chubby forms barely recognizable as wolves.

Xu Songnian, Xu Wenlin, and Tian Xiaoqiu arrived, with Xu Songnian declaring, “Fifth Cousin, I’m here to help feed them.”

The wolf cubs were primarily cared for by Xu Songnian, with Xu Wenlin and Tian Xiaoqiu assisting, as managing them alone was a challenge.

“Go ahead,” Chu Qingzhi encouraged.

Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin ran home to prepare food for the wolf cubs, leaving Tian Xiaoqiu behind. She approached Chu Qingzhi hesitantly, “Fifth Cousin…”

She fiddled nervously with her clothes, unable to meet Chu Qingzhi’s eyes, and asked timidly, “Did you look at the test papers we did?”

“I did. What about them?” Chu Qingzhi inquired.

Tian Xiaoqiu was anxious, “What did you think, Fifth Cousin?”

Recalling the difficult test, Chu Qingzhi reassured, “You did well, but there’s room for improvement.”

Tian Xiaoqiu, worried about disappointing Chu Qingzhi with her score, felt relieved by her encouragement, “I’ll do better next time.”

“I believe in you,” Chu Qingzhi smiled.

Empowered by her cousin’s faith, Tian Xiaoqiu vowed, “I won’t let you down, Fifth Cousin!”

With the monkeys fed, Chu Qingzhi led them back to the wheat fields to continue watering with the prepared solution.

Despite the villagers’ offers to help, Chu Qingzhi declined, confident that with the monkeys’ assistance, they could finish watering their fields today.

Under Chu Qingzhi’s direction, the monkeys worked orderly, resembling skilled laborers.

Chu Qingzhi played the role of a hands-off manager, only needing to ensure the medicinal water was prepared correctly.

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Chapter 810: Unconventional Approach

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Chu Qingning approached Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth Sister, Ruyue needs to discuss something with you. I’ll handle things here; you can go ahead.”

“Alright.” After giving Chu Qingning a brief, Chu Qingzhi left for home.

As she departed, Li Ziyun, who had arrived early at the medicine pavilion to help, approached from its direction. She hesitantly called out, “Sister Qingning.”

Chu Qingning was surprised, “How come you’re here so early?”

Li Ziyun explained, “Dad wanted to help Sister Qingzhi finish the bamboo house as early as possible. I didn’t have anything else to do, so I came along.”

Chu Qingning smiled slightly, “Coming here first thing to help out your Fifth Sister, you’re very kind.”

“It’s nothing.” Li Ziyun shook her head, then hesitated before speaking, “Sister Qingning, can I discuss something with you?”

Chu Qingningnodded, “Go ahead.”

Taking a deep breath, Li Ziyun asked with nervous anticipation, “Sister Qingning, with the medicine pavilion being so busy, do you still need more medicine apprentices?”

Chu Qingning understood what Li Ziyun meant, “You want to be a medicine apprentice?”

Li Ziyun nodded, her eyes filled with hope.

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Chu Qingning mentioned, “Being an apprentice requires being able to read, as there are so many medicines to differentiate. Can you read?”

Hearing this, Li Ziyun’s heart sank. She couldn’t read, “Sister Qingning, I can’t read, but I really want to become an apprentice. Is there a way?”

Li Ziyun had only been in the village for a short while but noticed that everyone had their jobs, and girls could earn money too. With the workshop not currently hiring, she thought she’d try her luck at the medicine pavilion, encouraged by seeing other girls working as medicine apprentices and because Chu Qingning was also a woman, she dared to speak up.

Chu Qingning internally acknowledged she had been looking for help. With more and more people seeking her for medical treatment and other tasks piling up, she needed someone to assist her. Li Ziyun was a good candidate: hardworking, willing to endure hardships, but her illiteracy was a hurdle…

“If I were to teach you how to read, would you be willing to learn diligently?” Chu Qingning inquired.

Li Ziyun couldn’t believe her ears and stared at Chu Qingning in shock, “Can girls learn to read too?”

Chu Qingning laughed, “Maybe not elsewhere, but here they can.”

Li Ziyun quickly responded, “I’m willing! My elder brother can read, and if Sister Qingning is busy, I can learn from him.”

Chu Qingning was moved by Li Ziyun’s earnest gaze. Without a better candidate available, she decided to give Li Ziyun a chance, “Then it’s settled, you’ll work with me.”

Overwhelmed, Li Ziyun knelt down in gratitude, “Thankyou, Sister Qingning, thank you. I’ll make sure to complete any task you give me.”

This was the best opportunity she had ever received!

Chu Qingning helped Li Ziyun to her feet, “No need to kneel. Just do as you promised, and diligently complete the tasks I assigned you.”

Li Ziyun, filled with joy, affirmed, “I won’t let you down, Sister Qingning.”

Chu Qingning, fond of Li Ziyun, smiled, “Good.”

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In Wang Village.

Wang Yuanping got up before dawn, ate breakfast, and then opened his wardrobe. He hesitated before selecting his best outfit.

Du Qiaolan entered, her face bright with a smile, “Today, my husband will attend to important matters. It’s fitting to wear your best clothes.”

Wang Yuanping turned to look at his wife, his gaze softening instantly.

When the Wang family was in decline, Du Qiaolan had not yet married into the family; they were only betrothed. Despite dissuasion from others, she resolutely chose to stand by Wang Yuanping.

Her choice proved right. Though the Wang family isn’t wealthy, Wang Yuanping cherishes her greatly.

Du Qiaolan, a woman of substance, never complained about their lifestyle and maintained a positive outlook every day, now finally seeing hope ahead.

Wang Yuanping smiled and nodded, “Then, I’ll follow my wife’s advice and wear these clothes.”

Du Qiaolan stepped forward to help him dress, “Let me assist my husband. Here’s to a future of prosperity and success.”

Touched, Wang Yuanping embraced Du Qiaolan, “I promise not to let you down again.”

Du Qiaolan assured him, “You’ve never disappointed me.”

Wang Yuanlin knocked on the door, “Brother, are you ready? It’s time to go.”

Wang Yuanlin wasn’t as fortunate as Wang Yuanping; his fiancee chose not to stay by his side due to their poverty. Unmarried and alone, he faced life’s challenges without a companion.

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Wang Yuanping responded, “I’m coming.”

After Du Qiaolan quickly helped him change, she sent them off, “Husband, brother-in-law, don’t worry about home. I’ve got everything under control.”

With the elders and children in the family, only the three of them were capable of handling the household’s affairs. Now, with Wang Yuanping and Wang Yuanlin setting off to pursue their futures, the responsibility of managing the home fell squarely on Du Qiaolan’s shoulders.

Wang Yuanping embraced Du Qiaolan, expressing his gratitude, “Qiaolan, thank you for managing everything at home.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Du Qiaolan reassured them with a smile, “Go ahead, focus on what you need to do. I’ll take care of everything here.”

The entire family gathered at the doorstep to see them off, their eyes filled with hope and anticipation for the future.

In Chu Village, Xia Zongxian walked along the stone-paved path, a sword slung over his shoulder and a bun in hand, his demeanor embodying a carefree spirit.

Qin Yuming, walking beside him, couldn’t help but wonder, “Do all heroes live like this? So free and easy?”

Stuffing the bun into his mouth, Xia Zongxian cheekily replied, “Ah, you scholars probably have never experienced such unrestrained eating, have you?”

Trying to hold back, Qin Yuming finally let out, “Is this what you call being unrestrained? It looks more like being uncouth to me!”

Unbothered by his friend’s critique, Xia Zongxian chuckled, “Wiry don’t you try eating like this when no one’s around? You’ll understand what true satisfaction feels like.”

Qin Yuming declined, “No, thanks. I prefer to eat in a more conventional manner.”

Xia Zongxian, after using Qin Yuming’s handkerchief to wipe his hands, joked, “Scholars are too rigid. What’s wrong with living a little more freely?”

Qin Yuming retorted, “There’s nothing wrong with that, but you should at least maintain some decorum in public.”

“To hell with decorum! I’m happy as I am.” Xia Zongxian tossed the greasy handkerchief back to Qin Yuming, who refused to take it back, “Keep it.”

Regretting the waste of a good handkerchief, Xia Zongxian pocketed it, his casual disregard for propriety earning him another eye roll from Qin Yuming.

Their banter continued as they reached Chu Village.

At the village entrance, Chu Rong was supervising the installation of a stone tablet.

The tablet, three meters tall and one meter wide, with irregular edges, bore the name “Chu Village” engraved on its surface.

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