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Chunxi asked in a low voice, "Miss, shall we go back to the manor?"

Yun Jin shook her head, took out a blanket from her spatial storage, gently covered Granny Jin with it, and then said, "Let's go to the small courtyard in the south of the city."

Chai An drove the carriage through several streets and soon stopped in front of the small courtyard.

Chunxi jumped out of the car and went up to knock on the door.

A short while later, the door opened a crack from the inside, and Zhao Tiezhu poked his head out. Seeing that it was Chunxi, he quickly opened the door wide and said with a simple smile, "Miss is here? Come in quickly."

Yun Jin helped Granny Jin out of the car, and Chun happy followed behind.

She glanced at the bare lintel above the door, thought for a moment, and said, "I'll have someone make a plaque later and write the four characters 'Qiyun Xiaozhu' on it."

Chunxi readily agreed, and the group went inside.

The heated brick beds and fire walls in the several rooms in the courtyard have been built, and wisps of smoke rise from the chimneys, making the whole room warm and cozy.

Shi Yong was sitting on the heated kang in the main room, with strips of cloth wrapped around his legs. When he saw Yun Jin come in, he quickly tried to get up.

Yun Jin quickly stepped forward and pressed him down: "Your injury isn't fully healed yet, don't move around. Just rest and recover, a few more days won't make a difference."

Shi Yong chuckled and scratched his head: "It's nothing serious, just a superficial injury. I've been lying in bed for days, and I'm almost getting sick from being cooped up."

Zhao Tiezhu followed him in from outside, smiling憨厚ly, "Miss, the heated kang and walls you asked us to build are all finished. The vegetable garden you mentioned is also done; Sun and the others have planted the vegetables, and the bean sprouts have emerged. Would you like to take a look?"

Yun Jin nodded, and Chunxi helped Granny Jin sit down by the kang (heated brick bed). She then followed Zhao Tiezhu into the vegetable garden.

As soon as you enter, a wave of humid, hot air hits you, a stark contrast to the cold outside.

The fire inside the house was burning brightly, and several large wooden basins filled with soil were placed against the wall, with tender green shoots of garlic sprouting from them.

There were a few bamboo baskets in the corner, lined with damp cloths, from which plump white bean sprouts emerged, looking quite appealing.

In the middle of the room was a large vat filled with water, which was used to water the vegetables.

Taking advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention, Yun Jin secretly drew out some spiritual spring water from her spatial storage and poured it into the vat.

Following behind, Madam Sun said with a smile, "Miss, this house is really nice. It's freezing outside, but it's warm and cozy inside. These vegetables are growing so fast. The bean sprouts have already appeared in just two days."

Yun Jin nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work."

Standing beside her, Mrs. Liu was so excited she was almost at a loss for what to do: "Miss, this little bit of work is nothing. If it weren't for your idea, we would never have thought that we could grow vegetables in winter."

Yun Jin waved her hand and said, "It's nothing. We're preparing a little late this winter. We'll prepare earlier next winter so we can have vegetables to eat all winter and even exchange them for money."

These words pleased not only Madam Sun, but also Zhao Tiezhu, who exclaimed excitedly, "Miss, are you telling the truth?"

"It's true, just wait and see." Yun Jin said as she came out of the house. She stood on the porch looking at the group of people. "This courtyard is too small; it can't accommodate too many people. Brother Shi, if you find a suitable courtyard later, buy two more, bigger ones. Come to my residence when you find one. We can build a few warm houses like this, raise some chickens and ducks, and have eggs to eat in the winter."

She paused, then added, "I will need more and more manpower in the future. If you have any trustworthy and capable people, please introduce them to me."

Zhao Tiezhu nodded repeatedly, and Shi Yong also said, "Don't worry, Miss, leave this to me."

Yun Jin took out a silver note from her sleeve and handed it to Shi Yong: "This month, everyone will receive five taels of silver. The New Year is coming soon. You should all buy new clothes. Keep the rest to buy materials."

Shi Yong knew that his young mistress wasn't a stingy person, but he hadn't expected her to be so generous: "Miss, this..."

Everyone looked at her gratefully: "Miss, this is too much..."

Yun Jin waved her hand: "Not much. Just work hard for me, and I won't treat you unfairly."

Everyone then expressed their deepest gratitude and saw Yun Jin out of the courtyard.

Zhao Tiezhu walked last, bowed deeply to Yun Jin, and said in a choked voice, "Miss, you are our benefactor. We all owe our lives to you."

Yun Jin helped him up and said softly, "Uncle Zhao, don't say that. Living a good life is more important than anything else."

Zhao Tiezhu wiped his eyes and nodded vigorously.

Once inside the carriage, Yun Jin leaned against the side wall and closed her eyes.

Grandma Jin, sitting beside her, suddenly spoke, her voice clear and bright: "Nannan, those people... you raised them all?"

Yun Jin opened her eyes, glanced at her, and nodded: "Mm."

Grandma Jin didn't ask any more questions, lowered her head, and seemed to be lost in thought.

Yun Jin looked at her, and suddenly felt a little strange. This old lady was sometimes confused and sometimes clear-headed, making her hard to understand.

The carriage returned to Yun Mansion.

Yun Jin helped Granny Jin out of the carriage. As soon as they entered through the side gate, Dong Xue came up to them and said in a low voice, "Miss, those people from Qingping County have arrived in the capital."

Yun Jin paused, her expression slightly hardening: "Where are you staying?"

Dongxue said, "They stayed in a courtyard in the west of the city. There were five people in total: Chen Wencai and his mother, and Yun Dahai and his family of three."

Yun Jin nodded, her gaze turning slightly cold: "Keep an eye on things for me, but don't alert them yet."

Winter Snow nodded in agreement.

Remembering that she was working for Xiao Jingyan, Yun Jin still asked, "What time did your prince leave yesterday?"

Winter Snow: ...Why didn't you ask yesterday? The Prince must have been furious.

She bowed and replied, "The Prince left the capital yesterday at Chenshi (7-9 AM)."

Yun Jin said "Oh". Dong Xue waited for a long time and when she saw that she had nothing more to say, she bowed and left. She had to hurry and send a message to the prince. She knew that the prince would be happy to know that the young lady had asked about it.

After she left, Yun Jin opened the window and looked north, wondering where Xiao Jingyan had gone. For some reason, she actually missed him a little.

At this moment, Xiao Jingyan was leading a group of people and a shipment of supplies, slowly making their way forward in the cold wind.

He sat on his horse, wearing a dark cloak, his face somber, and remained silent.

Jin Hu rode beside him on horseback, not daring to utter a sound.

When the prince left the capital yesterday, he lingered at the city gate for a long time, turning back frequently, but he did not see the person he wanted to see until the appointed time had passed.

Jin Hu secretly glanced at Xiao Jingyan and sighed inwardly.

The prince was in a bad mood the whole way, his face so gloomy it could drip water. Several times he wanted to say something to comfort him, but looking at that cold face, he swallowed the words back.

The group traveled for a whole day, and as darkness fell, they finally stopped in front of a post station.

Jin Hu quickly stepped forward and whispered, "Your Highness, please rest here tonight. We can continue our journey early tomorrow morning."

Xiao Jingyan grunted in acknowledgment, dismounted, tossed the reins to his guard, and strode into the post station.

After dinner, he sat down at the table, his gaze fixed on the dark night outside the window, his heart already flying back to the capital.

What is that girl doing? Is she tinkering with those strange things again? Those people from Qingping County have arrived in the capital. There will definitely be people causing trouble for her at the Princess's birthday banquet. Can she handle it?