After an hour, the boat suddenly became very fast. According to the boatman, if you want to spend the night on the river, you have to choose an open and safe place to escape to avoid being attacked by river bandits. Therefore, you have to cross the narrow waterways on both sides before sunset.

Yunling couldn't take it anymore and lay on the deck vomiting incessantly. Her mouth was full of the taste of mutton sauce, and her throat was burning.

Old Lady Yun quickly stuffed a piece of candy into her mouth, then gently massaged her temples with her fingers, murmuring, "My child is so naughty, may the Water God and River God not blame her, grant her safety, and may she have a safe journey."

After eating the candy, Yunling slowly recovered. "Grandma, you can't tell Mother about this."

"It's just seasickness, no big deal. Next time you're on a boat, just put some candied fruit or candy in your mouth and you'll be fine."

Yunling nodded, and just as she was about to greet her mother, she noticed that her mother was looking at Qin Yu on another boat, muttering, "What a coincidence, what a coincidence."

Yunling: ...

As night fell, the three returned to their cabin. Uncle Hua brought them steamed buns and a bland seaweed soup. "Just eat something simple. If the ship docks, we'll go get something better."

Grandma Yun immediately handed the steamed buns and two packets of nuts to Uncle Hua, praising him for being considerate and thoughtful. She also inquired about how to get hot water and where to use the restroom.

Although Yunling's stomach was empty, her throat felt like it was stuck, and she had no desire to eat. So she took a piece of fructose from her mother's pocket, crushed it, put it in hot water, stirred it, and gulped it down, considering it done.

"Ling-jie, won't you eat something else?"

"I don't want to eat, you guys eat more."

Yun Ruochun wrapped up the steamed bun and placed it next to Yun Ling, saying, "If you get hungry, you can take it anytime."

"Thank you, Auntie."

Summer hasn't arrived yet, and the nights are still quite cool. The thick coats that Zhang prepared came in handy. After Yunling divided up the three coats, she lay down to rest.

The padded jacket was warm, and she missed her mother.

Zhang missed her just as much. Ever since she left home, Zhang had been marking circles on the calendar, asking Yun Shenghua where she was every time she marked a circle.

As the calendar fills with more and more circles, and I turn the page, Yunruochun's period has ended.

Getting your period on a boat is a real hassle, especially since the boat is full of men and the smell of blood is considered taboo on a ship. The three of them kept their mouths shut, not daring to say a word.

Only Old Lady Yun brought hot water back to the room, but even so, the menstrual pad she had washed wouldn't dry in the small room. Just as she was thinking of a solution, Yunling saw a boat docking ahead, with stilted houses overlooking the water.

"We can disembark up ahead."

Sure enough, as soon as the boat stopped, the people on board began to cheer and shout with joy.

"This time I'm going to find Xiaomei, and none of you are allowed to compete with me."

"I won't argue, I'll just tell your wife later, and see how arrogant you can be then."

"Hey, we're good buddies! I'll treat you to two ounces of meat and some wine later."

"..."

Uncle Hua also came to inform her, "Sister-in-law, you can get off the boat now. Third Brother never did such dirty things before."

Old Lady Yun trusted her husband, but hearing it from Uncle Hua's mouth still made her a little happy.

Yunling and Yunruochun didn't care about the filth or dirt. They put away all the menstrual pads in the room, took their valuables, and ran ashore.

They learned that if they wanted to stay at an inn, they would have to go into the county town; usually, merchant ships along the way would stay in villagers' homes to rest.

With so many people here, it was difficult to choose in a short time. Yunling stood in the middle, released her supernatural power, and finally chose a young woman with the most alluring clothes. When the supernatural power returned to Yunling, her feeling was the most gentle.

Yunling didn't have time to think much and stepped forward to ask, "My aunt is having her period. May I ask if we can use this place for a bit?"

Tao Yao's face immediately turned serious. She turned around and went upstairs, saying to the people inside, "I'm on my period today, so I won't be receiving guests. Bring up some hot water, and also prepare two menstrual pads."

Yunling quickly pulled Yun Ruochun along and they went up to the second floor. Faint sounds of groaning and moaning came from the rooms on both sides, and Yun Ruochun blushed.

Tao Yao chuckled. "If you don't speak loudly, people will feel unsatisfied and won't be able to throw down as many coins. So, just treat this as a job, it's nothing."

Yunling took out two strings of copper coins and placed them on the table. "Thank you for your help, elder sister."

Tao Yao was somewhat surprised by Yun Ling's address. Although they felt that earning money through their own abilities was not despicable, others did not think so. They even felt that looking at them was dirty, so why would they be willing to treat them politely?

"The water hasn't even been delivered yet, and you're already handing over the money so quickly? Aren't you afraid I'll go back on my word?"

“I believe in my elder sister.”

Tao Yao snorted, said nothing more, grabbed the copper coin, and rushed out the door.

Soon, hot water and a menstrual pad were brought up. Yun Ruochun took the water and poured it into the wooden tub, then added cold water. She tested the water temperature twice, and only after it was suitable did she take off her clothes and get into the tub.

Yunling stood guard in front of the screen, keeping a close eye on the bamboo door, afraid that some unscrupulous person might break in and ruin her aunt's reputation.

But the more you fear something, the more likely it is to happen. In the blink of an eye, a curly-haired man was pushed in, while the people outside cheered, "Boss, go in and have a taste! This is better than being in heaven!"

Chen Jie was stunned when he was pushed to the ground and when he was scolded. Before he could even process the word "get out," he was beaten out of the house by a stool, a stick, and his hands and feet.

"You shameless scoundrel, if I don't let you taste the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms today, you'll think our Good People Sect has no successors."

Just as Yunling was about to strike, her wrist was grabbed. Chen Jie looked the person in front of him up and down, his eyes gradually brightening. He exclaimed with delight, "Grandma!"

When Yunling was called out like that, she took a good look at the person's appearance. Wasn't this curly-haired guy the hoodlum who had turned the tables and sang songs?

“You…I…it was you who stole my donkey cart, so I tricked you into going to the brothel. There’s a cause and effect to this, and it’s not fair of you to seek revenge on me now.”

“How could I dare to cause trouble for my great-aunt? If it weren’t for her guidance, which helped me turn over a new leaf and start anew, I wouldn’t be where I am today. So my great-aunt is my benefactor.”

Yunling's pupils dilated considerably. This world truly is a place where as long as one lives, anything can happen.

"Grandma, what are you doing here?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than he was punched in the left cheek and kicked in the waist, staggering and falling to the ground.