The stability of time travel has also been greatly improved, the time to travel to and from the present is shorter, and more supplies can be carried.

What surprised her most was that the number of spirit servants increased dramatically from the original 500 to 10,000!

These new spirit servants were dressed in uniform black outfits, with sharp eyes and swift movements.

They not only retained their original labor skills, but also gained fighting skills similar to those of assassins.

They are absolutely loyal to Shen Qingtang, and would not hesitate to sacrifice themselves for her.

"That's wonderful..." Shen Qingtang felt the changes in the space, her eyes filled with joy. With these things, she felt more confident in this chaotic world.

Just as Shen Qingtang was inspecting the new spirit servant, Wang Laizi strolled leisurely along the edge of the field.

He was originally encouraged by Lu Jiaojiao to keep watch, but when he saw Shen Qingtang in the field...

I was instantly captivated.

Shen Qingtang was dressed in plain clothes, her long hair tied up. Sunlight shone on her face, her skin was as white as snow, and her eyebrows and eyes were delicate and beautiful. She was like a fairy descended to earth, more beautiful than any woman he had ever seen.

Wang Laizi immediately forgot Lu Jiaojiao's instructions. Overcome with lust, he rubbed his hands together and leaned forward, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth. He whistled in a lewd manner, "Hey, this little lady is really pretty! Come with me, I promise you'll live the high life!"

As he spoke, he reached out to touch Shen Qingtang's face.

Shen Qingtang's eyes turned cold, and before he could get close, her powerful mental energy swept out instantly.

She clearly "saw" Wang Laizi's past misdeeds.

He took advantage of the village girl's insanity and forcibly defiled her, causing her to go completely insane.

He also harassed young wives in the village, and when they resisted, he set fire to their houses, causing their families to be destroyed and their lives to be lost... Each and every one of these acts is outrageous.

"You beast." Shen Qingtang's voice was as cold as ice. Before Wang Laizi could react, she grabbed a short knife from a nearby servant and swung it out with lightning speed.

With a soft "plop," accompanied by Wang Laizi's heart-wrenching scream, a series of sounds were heard.

He clutched his lower body and collapsed to the ground, blood instantly staining his trousers. Shen Qingtang directly destroyed the very foundation of his evil deeds.

"Ah! My leg! My leg!" Wang Laizi rolled on the ground, his face contorted in pain, howling incessantly.

At this moment, Pei Wuwang arrived and, seeing this scene and sensing the image remaining in Shen Qingtang's spiritual power, instantly understood everything.

Upon seeing this, Lu Jiaojiao, who had just run over, immediately feigned a terrified expression and pointed at Shen Qingtang, shouting to Pei Wuwang, "Look! Shen Qingtang is so vicious! She actually treated a villager so cruelly! She's a heartless woman!"

Pei Wuwang glanced at her coldly and walked to Shen Qingtang's side.

He gently took her hand, his tone clearly protective: "She did a great job. That's how you deal with scum like her."

He looked at Wang Laizi, who was groaning on the ground, his eyes filled with disgust. "This kind of scum will only harm the people if left alive. Qingtang is just acting on behalf of Heaven."

Lu Jiaojiao was speechless after being rebuked by Pei Wuwang. Looking at the two holding hands and realizing that her plan had completely failed, she trembled with anger and her face turned pale.

He couldn't utter a single word, and could only glare hatefully at Shen Qingtang.

Lu Jin and Lin Peirou, who were not far away, also saw this scene, and the two of them were so frightened that they trembled all over.

They exchanged a glance, both seeing fear in each other's eyes. "Shen Qingtang...she's too ruthless..."

Lin Peirou's voice trembled, "I only thought she was formidable before, but I never imagined she was so vicious that she would do something like this..."

Lu Jin swallowed hard, his eyes darting around: "From now on, we should stay away from her and never provoke her again... She's getting scarier and scarier..."

Shen Qingtang completely ignored their comments.

Seeing Wang Laizi lying on the ground, almost fainting from the pain, he instructed the spirit servant beside him: "Drag him to the village chief and let the village chief see his evil deeds. How to deal with him is entirely up to the village chief."

The servant immediately stepped forward and dragged Wang Laizi away like a dead dog.

Shen Qingtang stood on the edge of the field, facing the sunlight, her eyes resolute. She never cared if others called her "vicious".

To deal with evil people, you must use their methods. Only by being strong enough can you protect yourself and those around you, and gain a foothold in this chaotic world.

Shen Qingtang did not hand Wang Laizi over to the village chief, but instead had him dragged into the manor's makeshift pharmacy. The pharmacy was filled with medical equipment and various medicinal herbs brought from modern times.

Wang Laizi was tied to the cold operating table, his face filled with terror, pleading repeatedly, "Miss Chen, spare me! I'll never do it again! Please let me go!"

Shen Qingtang ignored him, looking at him calmly as if he were observing an experimental subject.

She took out several newly prepared poisons and antidotes from her spatial storage, recording their properties as she slowly injected the liquid into Wang Laizi's body.

When the poison took effect, Wang Laizi convulsed in pain and broke out in a cold sweat.

After the antidote was injected, the pain gradually subsided.

This cycle repeated itself, and Wang Laizi struggled in extreme pain, while Shen Qingtang's medical skills improved rapidly with each practice, and her grasp of drug ratios and properties became increasingly precise.

Just then, on the ridge outside the manor.

Xiao Yue was pulling Xiao Che along, whispering, "Brother, look at Shen Qingtang, she's terrifying... How could she be so cruel to a villager? I thought she was a gentle and kind girl, I never expected her to be so vicious..."

Her tone carried a hint of grievance, as if she had suffered a great injustice, behaving exactly like a cunning and sarcastic person.

Xiao Che frowned slightly, but his eyes were clear. He looked at Shen Qingtang in the manor and slowly said, "You only saw her take action, but you didn't investigate Wang Laizi's background. As far as I know, this Wang Laizi has committed many evils in the village, defiling mentally unstable women, setting fire to houses, and killing several people. The villagers all hate him to the bone, but they dare not speak out."

“But…but there’s no evidence!” Xiao Yue retorted indignantly. “What if it’s just a rumor? Shen Qingtang can’t just hurt people like that…”

She had barely finished speaking when Shen Qingtang's cold voice came from inside the manor: "Whether there's evidence or not, just ask him."

It turned out that Shen Qingtang's hearing had become exceptionally sharp due to the enhancement of her mental power, and she heard every word of their conversation.

Before she finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in Shen Qingtang's eyes, and her mental power instantly invaded Wang Laizi's mind.

Driven to the brink of collapse by the drugs, Wang Laizi was unable to resist the force. As if all his reason had been drained, he began to scream and repent at the top of his lungs: "It was me! I did it all! I defiled the village's mentally challenged girl, set fire to the Li family's house, and killed Aunt Li's child! I also harassed Widow Zhang and stole the old woman's grain... I'm not human! I deserve to die!"

He kept shouting and kowtowing, his forehead hitting the operating table, blood streaming down his face. His crazed and desperate appearance completely confirmed his evil deeds.

Xiao Yue, standing on the ridge, froze instantly.

My cheeks burned, as if I had been slapped hard.

She didn't expect to be proven wrong right after she raised her doubts. She was so embarrassed that she couldn't speak and could only lower her head, not daring to look at Xiao Che anymore.

A knowing glint flashed in Xiao Che's eyes, and his gaze toward the manor held a more complex expression toward the woman.

They always manage to refute all doubts in the most direct way.

Inside the manor, Shen Qingtang withdrew her spiritual power.

Looking at the completely devastated Wang Laizi, his eyes remained completely unmoved.

She had no intention of handing him over to the authorities; such scum deserved to atone for his sins in endless suffering.

She instructed the servant to keep a close eye on Wang Laizi and continue using him to test the medicine, then turned and walked out of the pharmacy.

As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, she saw Xiao Yue forcing herself to walk over, a lively smile on her face, waving at Shen Qingtang: "Miss Shen! What a coincidence, you're here too!"

Shen Qingtang nodded slightly in response. Xiao Yue turned her gaze and saw Pei Nian'an playing with the village chief's grandson in the yard.

Her eyes lit up, and she leaned closer, smiling, and asked, "Miss Chen, is this your child? He's so cute!"

Before Shen Qingtang could speak, a sharp voice suddenly rang out: "He's not! I'm her child!"

Lu Jiaojiao ran over unnoticed, her hair disheveled and her face covered in mud. Pointing at Pei Nian'an, she cried to Xiao Yue, "She's my mother! But she abandoned me a long time ago! She was married before, divorced my father, and now she's hooked up with another man, completely disregarding whether I live or die!"

She cried as she tried to tug at Xiao Yue's sleeve, hoping to gain her sympathy: "Princess sister, you must stand up for me! My mother is so cruel, she doesn't deserve to be a mother at all!"

Shen Qingtang looked at her distorted and incoherent appearance with eyes as cold as ice.

Pei Nian'an stopped playing, ran to Shen Qingtang's side, grabbed her clothes tightly, and shouted angrily at Lu Jiaojiao, "You're lying! Auntie isn't your mother! Auntie is the best person!"

Xiao Yue was at a loss for what to do by this sudden change, looking at the crying Lu Jiaojiao.

Looking at Shen Qingtang's cold expression, he didn't know who to believe.

Shen Qingtang ignored Lu Jiaojiao's nonsense, patted Pei Nian'an's head to tell him not to be afraid, and then turned to look at Wang Laizi, who was tied up in the corner.

Wang Laizi's face turned pale and then red, his lips trembled, and his breath weakened considerably; he was clearly on the verge of death.

Seeing this, Lu Jin wanted to stir up trouble in front of Xiao Yue again. He was about to say, "Shen Qingtang, you are too ruthless. At least leave her a way out."

He met Shen Qingtang's gaze. Shen Qingtang didn't say anything.

He casually touched the herbs in the bamboo basket next to him, muttering, "It's still missing one ingredient. If only a living person could test its medicinal properties."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin and Lin Peirou were so frightened that their legs went weak, and they quickly took two steps back, fearing that Shen Qingtang would use them as a medicinal ingredient.

They know it all too well.

Wang Laizi is in this state because Shen Qingtang used him as a test subject. It is said that after being poisoned, he could not even stand up and became a complete cripple.

Just then, a commotion arose outside the courtyard gate. Shen Qingtang followed the sound and saw a group of villagers surrounding and cursing a seemingly insane woman.

The woman's name was Chun Tao, the girl who was defiled by Wang Laizi.

Her hair was messy, her clothes were dirty and torn, her eyes were vacant, and she kept muttering "It's not my fault." Occasionally, villagers would pass by and throw stones at her, calling her "indecent" and "crazy."

Chun Tao originally had a husband's family, but after that incident, her husband's family felt ashamed and kicked her out. Even her own child was kicked out.

She was also taught to join others in calling her a "bad woman." The child is currently standing in the crowd.

She picked up pebbles and threw them at Chun Tao, shouting, "Get away from me! I don't have a mother like you!"

Chun Tao was hit by a stone, but she didn't dodge. She just squatted on the ground with her head in her hands and cried her heart out.

Shen Qingtang frowned deeply as she watched this scene, feeling a tightness in her chest.

She strode over, stood in front of Chun Tao, and said to the villagers and children who were throwing stones, "Stop! She did nothing wrong; the bad people are the ones who are wrong!"

When the villagers saw it was Shen Qingtang, they dared not make a move, only muttering under their breath, "She was already mentally unstable, and now she's ruined her reputation..."

Shen Qingtang ignored their chatter, squatted down, took out a piece of cake and a pot of water from her spatial storage, and handed them to Chun Tao: "Eat something first."

Chun Tao raised her head, her eyes still glazed over. She stared at Shen Qingtang for a long time before slowly taking the cake and eating it in small bites. As she ate, tears streamed down her face, and she kept muttering, "It's not my fault."

Shen Qingtang gently patted her back, her voice soft yet firm: "I know it's not your fault. Innocence is never hidden beneath a woman's skirt; it's the wicked who are tainted, not you."

Chun Tao paused for a moment, stopped chewing, and looked at Shen Qingtang with a glimmer of light in her eyes.

“That Wang Laizi who harmed you is right here with me.”

Shen Qingtang pointed to the courtyard and said, "I poisoned her so that she can never do anything bad in her life. She will suffer even more than you in the future. This is her retribution."

When Chun Tao heard the name "Wang Laizi," her body trembled, and then her tears fell even more fiercely.

But it was no longer the desperate cry of before; instead, it seemed like a sigh of relief.

She tugged at Shen Qingtang's sleeve, still unable to speak coherently, but her eyes were full of gratitude.

Shen Qingtang simply took Chun Tao back to the manor, found her a clean room, gave her new clothes to change into, and even had a servant bring her a hot meal.

Although Chun Tao was still somewhat delirious, she was no longer as crazy as before. During meals, she kept secretly looking at Shen Qing Tang, her eyes full of dependence.

Xiao Yue stood by and watched, her previous prejudice against Shen Qingtang long gone.

On the contrary, I think Shen Qingtang is particularly kind.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to her, and seeing that Shen Qingtang had taken in Chun Tao, Lu Jiaojiao became even angrier.

But he dared not say another word, and could only stomp his foot and slink away.

Looking at Shen Qingtang's way of taking in Chuntao, and then thinking about her previous indiscriminate questioning, Xiao Yue felt her face burning.

She walked quickly to Shen Qingtang and lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly: "Shen Qingtang, I'm sorry. I misunderstood you before. I shouldn't have said things without understanding the situation. Please don't take it to heart."

She looked up, her eyes sincere and filled with guilt: "I only realize now that you're not malicious. You're standing up for those who are being bullied. You're really brave and kind, like a chivalrous heroine."

Shen Qingtang was handing Chun Tao a clean handkerchief when she heard this. She merely glanced at her indifferently and said in a flat tone, "It's nothing, it's good that the misunderstanding has been cleared up."

She didn't take Xiao Yue's apology too seriously, since the two weren't close and the other person's opinion wouldn't affect her.

Seeing her indifferent attitude, Xiao Yue felt even more that Shen Qingtang had a unique personality.

Unlike those petty women, she was about to say something more.

Suddenly, Shen Qingtang asked, "Do you know Liang Wanwan? She's the ninth princess of your dynasty."

Xiao Yue was taken aback for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, we know each other. We met a few times in the capital before. She is a princess of your dynasty. Why are you suddenly asking about her?"

Shen Qingtang put down what she was holding and sat down at the stone table in the courtyard.

He picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, looked at the distant mountains, and said with a hint of meaning in his voice, "It's nothing, I just think you and she are quite alike."

"I look like her?" Xiao Yue was even more confused. She quickly walked to the opposite side of the stone table and sat down, asking with a face full of doubt, "How do we look alike? I've only met her a few times, we're not familiar at all, and I feel that we are completely different. What do you mean, Miss Chen?"

She had some doubts.

Shen Qingtang put down her teacup, her gaze falling on Xiao Yue's face, and calmly repeated, "I just think it looks like her, nothing more."

She didn't intend to explain. Xiao Yue and Liang Wanwan, on the surface, one was lively and the other was gentle, but deep down they both had a bit of pampered naiveté and were used to judging right and wrong from their own perspective.

They are easily misled by appearances and always carry a sense of naiveté and "taking things for granted," which is consistent with each other.

Xiao Yue was speechless after hearing her "it doesn't mean anything," and frowned, pondering for a long time.

Unable to figure out what Shen Qingtang was trying to say, he could only press, "Miss Shen, please explain clearly, what exactly is the similarity? I really don't think I have anything in common with her..."

Shen Qingtang ignored her and turned to look at Pei Nian'an, who was arranging herbs with the spirit servants in the courtyard. She called out, "Nian'an, come and have some water."

Pei Nian'an immediately put down what she was holding, skipped over, and hugged Shen Qingtang's arm, acting coquettishly: "Auntie, I just helped Brother Lingpu sort out the herbs, wasn't I amazing?"

"Impressive." Shen Qingtang patted his head, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes, completely ignoring Xiao Yue who was still struggling beside her.

Watching this scene, Xiao Yue felt both puzzled and helpless. She could only mutter to herself: This Shen Qingtang is really unpredictable. One moment she's cold, the next she's gentle, and her words are always ambiguous... But strangely enough, she found this Shen Qingtang much more interesting than those women who could be seen through at a glance.

Xiao Yue was filled with doubts, but seeing that Shen Qingtang had no intention of explaining further, she had no choice but to swallow her words, still wearing a sweet smile on her face.

He moved closer to watch Shen Qingtang organize the land deeds she had just received from the village chief.

She watched as Shen Qingtang meticulously checked the land boundaries, occasionally giving the spirit servants instructions on the reclamation process, her eyes filled with curiosity.

He would strike up a conversation every now and then.

Shen Qingtang only responded occasionally, her attitude remaining indifferent.

Meanwhile, Chun Tao was living a much more peaceful life at Shen Qingtang's manor.

Shen Qingtang arranged clean accommodations for her, with hot meals and new clothes provided every day.

Although she still occasionally spaces out and loses her mind.

He mumbled a few incoherent words, but compared to the days when he was beaten, scolded, hungry, and cold in the village, it was a world of difference.

She always liked to follow behind Shen Qingtang, helping to hand things over, sweep the floor, or do small things.

She did it with extra care, and her eyes were full of dependence and gratitude when she looked at Shen Qingtang.

But the peaceful days didn't last long before trouble came knocking.

That morning, Chun Tao was sitting in the courtyard helping to pick vegetables when three men dressed in coarse cloth suddenly barged into the manor. The one leading them was her eldest brother. The three men immediately noticed Chun Tao.

His face darkened, and the eldest brother strode forward, grabbed Chun Tao's arm, and cursed, "You shameless wretch! You still dare to hide here and enjoy yourself!"

Chun Tao felt pain from his grip and was instantly provoked. Her eyes became panicked, and she suddenly broke free from his hand.

He picked up a stick from the ground and started hitting him.

He screamed, "Get away! Don't touch me! I won't go with you!"

As she fought, she retreated, deliberately acting crazy. She knew her three older brothers' personalities all too well; they wouldn't come looking for anything good.

"You've gone too far!" The second brother stepped forward, snatched the wooden stick, and shoved Chun Tao hard. Chun Tao staggered and fell to the ground, hitting her forehead on a stone.

Blood seeped out.

The eldest brother, hands on his hips, said fiercely, "Come with us! We've already found someone to sell you to the neighboring village as a concubine. We can get some money that way, which is better than you making a fool of yourself here!"

"That's right!" Third Brother chimed in. "You've long lost your innocence, and your husband's family doesn't want you anymore. Keeping you around is just a waste of food. You might as well sell you and get some money to contribute to the family!"

Their words were full of disgust, showing no concern for Chun Tao falling to the ground, and failing to see the despair and fear in her eyes.

Shen Qingtang came out of the house when she heard the noise and saw this scene.

She strode over, helped Chun Tao up from the ground, took out a handkerchief to wipe the blood from her forehead, her eyes were so cold they could freeze, and looked at Chun Tao's three brothers: "Is this how you treat your sister?"

"What's it to you!" the older brother retorted, "This is a family matter, you outsider, mind your own business!"

"Family matters?" Shen Qingtang sneered. "Selling your own sister like merchandise, you call that family matters? She was bullied, and instead of helping her seek justice, you felt ashamed of her. Now you want to sell her for money. Do you even deserve to be brothers?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the spirit servants behind Shen Qingtang immediately stepped forward and surrounded the three men.

Shen Qingtang raised her hand, a trace of venom condensing on her fingertips, her eyes icy cold: "If you dare to touch her today, I'll make you taste a pain worse than death."

The three men, seeing the fierce-looking spirit servant and the poison in Shen Qingtang's hand, were so frightened that their legs went weak and they retreated repeatedly, saying, "You...you mustn't do this! We are her own brothers!"

Just then, Chun Tao's parents arrived. Upon seeing Chun Tao, the elderly couple showed no pity; instead, they scolded her, "You unfilial daughter! We told you long ago not to embarrass yourselves outside, and now you're dragging your brothers down with you! Come back with us right now!"

“Go back? Go back so you can sell me?” Chun Tao finally broke down in tears, her voice trembling. “Where were you when I was bullied? Where were you when my husband’s family kicked me out? Now all you know is how to sell me for money. You don’t care about me at all!”

Shen Qingtang patted Chun Tao on the back and angrily said to Chun Tao's parents, "She is your daughter, not your cash cow! Your own daughter has been wronged, and instead of feeling sorry for her, you help outsiders bully her and even want to sell her. Do you deserve to be parents? The people who harmed her are still being punished, but you so-called relatives are even more vicious than outsiders!"

Chun Tao's parents were speechless, their faces turning red and white in turns.

The three older brothers were too frightened to speak and could only huddle to the side, fearing that Shen Qingtang might really poison them.

Looking at their expressions, Shen Qingtang's eyes were filled with disgust: "Get out! If you dare to cause trouble for Chuntao again, I will not let you off easily!"

The three of them felt as if they had been granted a pardon, and they grabbed Chun Tao's parents and ran away without looking back.

As Chun Tao watched their retreating figures, her tears fell even harder, yet she clung tightly to Shen Qingtang's clothes as if grasping at the only straw.

Shen Qingtang gently patted her back and whispered, "Don't be afraid, I'm here, no one can bully you anymore."

The weather grew colder day by day, and the wind in Luanshi Village was like a knife, but Shen Qingtang's manor was warm and cozy, and life was thriving.

Shen Minglan and Shen Mingzhao couldn't stay idle. Every day, they would take several spirit servants up the mountain to hunt. The wild animals in the mountains were plump, and in just a few days, they carried back several wild boars and more than a dozen pheasants.

There are also some wild rabbits and tits piled up in the manor's storage room, so there's no worry about not having meat to eat.

Looking at the mountain of prey, Shen Qingtang pondered opening a restaurant. When it's cold, a bowl of hot soup is the best way to warm up.

She happens to have the recipe for Beiwudu Spicy Soup, and it's sure to be a hit.

Without hesitation, she first had her servant rent an unused mud-brick house at the village entrance. After some simple renovations, she painted it white, placed a few wooden tables and stools, and hung a wooden sign that read "Qingtang Spicy Soup" at the door. The shop was now open for business.

The next morning, Shen Qingtang and Chuntao got busy at the shop.

She first chopped up the pre-soaked dried black fungus, daylily, and vermicelli, then minced the fresh pork belly, chopped the ginger and garlic, and ground the dried chili peppers into powder.

Heat oil in a wok. Once the oil is hot, add the minced meat and stir-fry until it changes color. Add minced ginger and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add wood ear mushrooms and daylily buds and stir-fry for a few seconds. Next, add enough water and bring to a boil over high heat.

After the water boiled, Shen Qingtang scooped out a spoonful of her specially made spicy soup base, which was made from powder of more than 20 kinds of spices such as star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and black pepper.

It's the soul of Hu La Tang (spicy soup). Sprinkle it into the soup, add the glass noodles, stir well, and simmer over low heat.

Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and cilantro, and drizzle with a few drops of sesame oil. A bowl of steaming hot and fragrant spicy soup is ready.

Meanwhile, steamed white flour buns and pork and scallion buns were also being steamed in the steamer next to them.

Steam rose from the gaps in the steamer, carrying the aroma of spicy soup far and wide, attracting villagers passing by to stop and look.

"What is this smell? It smells amazing!"

"Is this Shen Qingtang's shop? Let's go in and have a taste!"

The villagers flocked into the shop, ordering a bowl of spicy soup and two steamed buns.

The first taste of the spicy soup is mildly spicy, followed by the rich aroma of spices. The wood ear mushrooms and daylily buds are crisp and tender, and the glass noodles are smooth and chewy. One sip and you feel warm all over.

The chill was instantly dispelled.

As they drank, everyone exclaimed, "My goodness! This soup is so delicious! It's even better than the ones in town!" "After drinking it, we feel so warm; we're not afraid of the cold anymore!"

Pei Wuwang also came over, and Shen Qingtang served him a bowl and handed him a pair of chopsticks: "Try it."

Pei Wuwang took the bowl, took a sip, and his eyes instantly lit up. The spicy and fragrant taste warmed his stomach, flowing through his blood and throughout his body, even dispelling the chill in his bones.

He looked at Shen Qingtang with amazement in his eyes: "The taste is amazing, better than any soup I've ever had before."

Shen Qingtang smiled and pointed to the sesame oil and vinegar on the table: "If you feel it's not flavorful enough, you can add this. Adjust it to your own taste."

Pei Wuwang added some sesame oil, took another sip, and the aroma became even stronger, so he couldn't help but speed up his eating.

Chun Tao also helped serve soup and steamed buns, though she didn't say much.

But he moved quickly, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.

She watched as everyone drank to their heart's content.

Thinking about his peaceful life now, his gratitude towards Shen Qingtang deepened even more.

Not long after, Xiao Che also arrived upon hearing the news. He was dressed in a plain brocade robe, exuding a cool and aloof air, and entered the shop.

A hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes as he watched the lively scene.

Shen Qingtang served him a bowl of spicy soup and placed it on the table: "Your Highness, would you like to try some?"

Xiao Che picked up the spoon, gently scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and put it in his mouth.

The spicy taste made him frown slightly, but then came a rich, savory aroma, and a warm feeling spread through his chest, even warming his perpetually cold limbs. He paused, then took a few more sips.

A blush rose on her originally pale face, and her eyes were full of amazement: "This soup... tastes so good. It warms me up all over after drinking it. It's really rare."

He looked at Shen Qingtang, his tone filled with admiration: "Miss Shen is not only highly skilled in medicine, but also has such outstanding culinary skills. It is truly admirable."

Shen Qingtang smiled faintly: "It's just a bowl of soup, I'm glad you like it."

The shop's business is booming, and many villagers come to patronize it every day.

People from neighboring villages even came specifically to visit. Shen Qingtang simply had her servants make more spicy soup and steamed buns, and even introduced a takeaway service, packing them in clean earthenware jars.

This makes it easy for everyone to take it with them.

A bowl of hot soup on a cold day not only warmed the villagers' bodies, but also helped Shen Qingtang's business take root in Luanshi Village.