Uncle Chen nodded repeatedly, "It's true. Xiao Wu has already gone to check. When he returns, the general will know as soon as he asks..."

Lu Yanzheng interrupted him directly, "I'll go take a look now."

After saying that, he looked apologetically at Jiang Qinyu, "Qinqin, you go back to the manor for dinner first. Don't wait for me. I'll be right back."

Jiang Qinyu felt that his gaze was a bit complicated, but the fact that there was water in the river was a big deal. If she could still eat as if nothing was wrong at this time, then there would really be a problem.

"No need, I'll go with you. If there really is water in the river, we can speed up the process of making those sweet potatoes," Jiang Qinyu said happily.

Seeing her expectant look, Lu Yanzheng realized he had been overthinking things.

Even if she has some secrets, how could an ordinary person make water come out of the river? Surely he didn't marry a goddess?

Qin Shen naturally followed them to the riverbank, but this time Lu Yanzheng didn't sit in the carriage. Instead, he sat on the carriage shaft and chatted with Qin Shen as they walked.

Jiang Qinyu took the opportunity to eat some snacks and drink half a bottle of beverage before she recovered.

Qin Shen was heard saying from outside, "Our lady is truly a lucky star. As soon as she came to the border town, the river had water again. No wonder Dingshui Village can still live so well in such a year."

"It's fine to say these things to me, but don't say them outside," Lu Yanzheng reminded him.

Qin Shen chuckled. "Don't worry, General, I know what I shouldn't say."

Jiang Qinyu was relieved to hear this. If everyone associated this with her, then what she had done would be impossible to hide.

However, even if others misunderstand, she will never admit it.

The three of them quickly arrived at the riverbank, where many people had already gathered.

Upon seeing the general's carriage approaching, everyone quickly made way.

Xiao Wu had just run out of the riverbed when he saw Lu Yanzheng and Qin Shen. He excitedly waved and shouted, "General, come and see! There's water in the river!"

Lu Yanzheng waited until Jiang Qinyu got out of the car before moving forward, and everyone else made way for him.

Jiang Qinyu followed Lu Yanzheng and looked ahead curiously.

What was once a dry riverbed has now become a large puddle, about five meters in diameter.

It's only been about 24 hours since she laid the hose, right? There's already so much water so quickly?

It seems that the tap water in her space is unlimited, and because she turned the water flow to the maximum, the river may soon return to its previous state.

However, it will probably take some time for her to penetrate deep underground. Once she has corrected the ecology of this area, she can retire successfully.

Of course, this is all contingent on the weather turning around and the drought continuing.

"That's wonderful! Now that there's water in the river, we can fetch water to irrigate our fields, grow crops, and no one will starve to death anymore!"

The onlookers discussed the matter animatedly, and many were moved to tears.

Seeing them like this, Jiang Qinyu couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat. She suddenly realized that what she was doing was far more than simply repaying the favor of the military pay.

At that moment, something quietly settled in Jiang Qinyu's heart.

After confirming that there was indeed water in the river, and that it was flowing water, Lu Yanzheng took Jiang Qinyu back to the mansion.

"General, did you feel it just now? The water seemed to be flowing." This time, Xiao Wu was driving the carriage, and Qin Shen, sitting on the carriage shaft, turned around and asked Lu Yanzheng inside the carriage.

Lu Yanzheng glanced at Jiang Qinyu without showing any emotion, and gave a faint "hmm". "It might be an underground water source. Have someone guard the riverbank for the next few days and keep an eye on it. Report any situation immediately."

"Okay, I'll make arrangements when I get back." Qin Shen also felt this was important and quickly wrote it down.

Xiao Wu suddenly spoke up, "I remember the place where the water came out is the same spot that Madam looked at yesterday. Could our Madam be the lucky star of Biancheng?"

"Can't you talk properly, kid?" Qin Shen flicked Xiao Wu on the head. "Our lady is a lucky star, does that mean she can't be separated by location?"

Xiao Wu cried out "Ouch!" and quickly begged for mercy, "General Qin, please be gentle! I misspoke, okay?"

Inside the carriage, Lu Yanzheng's eyes darkened upon hearing Xiao Wu's words. He hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't hold back and asked Jiang Qinyu in a low voice, "Why did you go to the river to check yesterday?"

I heard that she also went to check out a few wells along the way, which seems rather unusual.

Jiang Qinyu had already prepared her explanation: "I need to breed sweet potatoes, so naturally I need to know the current water situation in the border town. Otherwise, how can I arrange these things?"

Lu Yanzheng couldn't refute this statement; in fact, he found it very reasonable, and the thought that had just crossed his mind retracted.

"Looks like you really are a lucky star. After you looked, there was water in the river." Lu Yanzheng said half-jokingly, while staring intently at Jiang Qinyu's face.

Jiang Qinyu chuckled, then sighed, "If I were a lucky star, Lu Yancai and his wife wouldn't have almost sold Pan'er."

At this point, she decided to give Lu Yanzheng a heads-up, "Actually, I wasn't like this before. It was only after Lu Yancai and Ma Shi called human traffickers to the village to sell Shufan and Pan'er that I decided not to be the Jiang Qinyu I used to be. I want to protect the people I want to protect."

A person's change always needs a trigger, and the time when Pan'er was almost taken away was a good example.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yanzheng remained silent for a moment, then looked at her earnestly and said, "You've worked hard in the past, and I will protect you from now on."

Jiang Qinyu smiled and shook her head without saying anything.

No one's protection is as reliable as having your own strength.

When the group returned to the general's mansion, it was well past mealtime, but Uncle Zhao had already heated up the food and was waiting for them to come back and eat.

Jiang Qinyu wasn't that hungry at the moment, and after eating a few bites, she said she was full.

Lu Yanzheng frowned at her. "Didn't you say you were hungry? Why have you only eaten so little? Is the food not to your liking?"

Jiang Qinyu choked for a moment, then said awkwardly, "I was probably too hungry, so I don't feel like eating right now."

“No,” Lu Yanzheng added a few more bites of food to her bowl. “Feeling not hungry doesn’t mean you’re not hungry. Eat more.”

Jiang Qinyu: "..."

There was nothing she could do but grit her teeth and eat another half bowl of rice.

This was the first time Shufan and Pan'er had seen Jiang Qinyu like this, and the two little ones were secretly laughing, but they didn't dare to laugh out loud.

After Lu Yanzheng served Jiang Qinyu some food, he realized he had overreacted and felt a little embarrassed. He quickly buried his head in his food and dared not look at Jiang Qinyu again.

Just then, a cheerful and melodious voice, accompanied by a beautiful figure, came into Jiang Qinyu's view, "General, you're back? Hanyan only heard about it yesterday and rushed back to the manor. You..."