A gentle warmth enveloped her shoulders, and Li Baobei slowly looked up at He You.

"Sir, the weather is so nice today, I'd like to go for a walk."

"Um."

She suddenly remembered something, "Lord He, when will we return to the capital?"

He You looked at her gently, "No rush, let's set off when your injuries are almost healed!"

Li Baobei's eyes darted around brightly. "Won't this affect your plans?"

He You smiled faintly, "It's alright."

She then smiled sweetly and said, "Then let's go to Lvning Village! I promised two people I would go back to see them."

"Um."

The carriage traveled slowly along the country road. He You held Li Baobei tightly, afraid that the bumpy ride would aggravate her wound.

The carriage soon arrived at Lvning Village.

Li Baobei gently lifted the curtain and looked outside. The people on the roadside were all beaming with happy smiles.

Everyone was busy with their own things; some were repairing houses, some were helping out, and some were cooking—a scene of thriving activity.

Sure enough, everything will be alright.

Li Baobei smiled contentedly.

The carriage slowly came to a stop, and He You helped Li Baobei out of the carriage.

Li Baobei saw Jia Lin and Gou Dan repairing the house after walking less than 100 meters.

She then happily shouted, "Jialin, Gou Dan!"

Jia Lin and Gou Dan heard someone calling their names, and the voice sounded very familiar.

The two of them turned around and looked at each other at the same time.

Two very dazzling people were standing in the middle of the road.

The two seemed to be a match made in heaven, like a legendary couple, or like the sun and the moon, each shining brightly, yet reflecting each other under the sunlight, making it impossible to look away.

Jia Lin was the first to come to his senses. "Excuse me, young lady, were you calling me?"

He looked Li Baobei up and down, feeling that she looked familiar but he couldn't quite place where he had seen her before. He had never seen such a beautiful person before.

Li Baobei smiled faintly: "I am your young master! Have you forgotten?"

She smiled sweetly, as radiant as the sunshine.

Jia Lin rubbed his eyes and then looked at Gou Dan, who was even more confused than before.

He instantly realized: "Young master is actually a girl!!!"

Ugh!

You can call me Third Miss now.

Her clear voice rang out, like a lark in the mountain forest.

Jia Lin and Gou Dan suddenly realized what was happening and quickly stepped forward and knelt down.

"Thank you so much, sir and young lady, for your help. The village is gradually returning to normal. I heard that the corrupt official in Ning'an County has been brought to justice. You are truly our savior!"

The two men kowtowed one after the other.

"Get up! No need to thank me. If you really want to thank someone, thank Lord He next to me!"

Her eyes shone brightly, appearing sparkling.

"What!!!"

The two kneeling people opened their eyes wide instantly.

"Is he Lord He, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review from the capital?"

Li Baobei's eyes held a hint of shyness as she calmly replied, "Yes."

The people who heard the noise all stood up and knelt down.

"Lord He, you are simply our guardian official. Without you, we ordinary people would probably live in misery for the rest of our lives."

The old man was moved to tears as he spoke, wiping away his tears.

The people, in twos and threes, heard the commotion and gathered around, expressing their gratitude repeatedly.

Before long, Li Baobei and He You left the village, and the carriage slowly drove back.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Li Baobei's eyes as she watched the village recede into the distance.

"What's wrong?" He You asked gently.

"I was just wondering when the imperial court's relief would reach this remote little village."

"It should be soon," He You said calmly, her tone full of certainty.

"I know the adults mean what they say, so you'll have to give Jia Lin and Gou Dan a promotion when the time comes!"

She looked at him sweetly and smiled, a hint of cunning in her eyes, like a fluffy little fox.

"Nannan, are you begging me?" He You's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Is it not possible? My impartial and selfless Lord He, could you please open a back door and let me slip through?"

She blinked her big, clear eyes at him.

He You said softly, "If it's you, of course you can."

His tone was full of doting affection.

The weather in the eleventh month doesn't seem so cold anymore.