The post-disaster reconstruction efforts outside the city are also progressing smoothly.

Han Xiao'e was working almost all the time, giving instructions and inspecting from all aspects, and implementing all of Xu Nian's policies.

The once dilapidated city has been restored to its thriving state.

A new round of crops has been sown, water source excavation is progressing, and everything is proceeding in an exceptionally orderly manner.

Three months passed quietly like that.

Xu Nian stood on the observation deck, gazing at the beautiful sunset in the distance, a strange feeling rising in her heart.

"grown ups."

Han Xiao'e stood behind her, her eyes brimming with tears, and said through gritted teeth, "Are you really leaving?"

Hearing this, Xu Nian turned her head and chuckled, "You know I should go to the capital."

Upon hearing this, Han Xiao'e couldn't hold back anymore and burst into tears, "If it weren't for you, I, my father, and everyone in the city would have starved to death long ago, sob sob sob..."

Xu Nian looked at him and said earnestly, "I'm leaving now, and you will be the new city lord. You've done a good job all along, and I believe you can lead the Geng family of Licheng to prosperity. When the famine is over, I will come to see you."

Only after receiving Xu Nian's promise did Han Xiao'e stop crying.

So, under the dazzling sunset, Xu Nian, along with the team he had previously selected, people from the village and the army, set sail once again.

She left quietly, and no one who left the city noticed.

Perhaps many years later, they will all remember Xu Nian, remember that petite and frail figure who led them to prosperity...