"Juxiang has already produced 3,000 jin of sweet potato wine. I've sent you a batch first, but don't announce it yet. Release the goods all at once once the stock is ready."

Upon hearing this, Li Wen immediately understood. "Don't worry, Madam. Without your instructions, I would never dare to release the goods without permission."

After hearing this, Xu Han stopped talking and directed them to unload the goods together.

Before the group had finished unloading all the goods, they heard someone outside coming to find her.

Guo Daya rushed in anxiously and said to Xu Han, "Madam, someone from home has come to see you. As you instructed, I have already taken them to the guest room to rest."

Xu Han was stunned for a moment. Someone was looking for her. Could it be Yun Hua?

I had just thought of him this morning, and he showed up this afternoon. You know, people can't resist being talked about all the time.

Judging by the days, he should be arriving soon, and it couldn't be anyone else but him.

Two days ago, Zhao Yunyun wrote to say that she had just set off and would not arrive for several more days, so it couldn't be hers.

A while ago, Yunhua wrote a letter saying that he was preparing to come back, so Lu Chuan gave him the address of his new home. Xu Han also instructed Wei Yan and Guo Daya, who are often at home, to take him to the guest room to rest when he arrived.

To confirm it was him, Xu Han still asked, "Is it Yunhua? The one wearing a Taoist robe?"

Guo Daya nodded hurriedly, "It's him, it's him. That man was wearing a Taoist robe and also said his name was Yunhua."

"Did he come by himself, or was he accompanied by others?"

"He was the only one there; I didn't see anyone else."

Xu Han was a little curious as to why he was the only one, since there was supposed to be someone else delivering the imperial decree. However, she didn't ask, assuming there must be some other reason.

It's best not to talk about things that aren't certain, in case no one comes to deliver the decree, it would be awkward.

"Yes, he's the only one who's not in a hurry. I'll be done here soon and go back in a bit."

Then she added, "Go back and prepare some food for him, and some hot water."

Oh, and add a few more dishes for lunch, preferably something with strong flavors. If you're short on supplies at home, just go to the local produce shop.

After Xu Han finished speaking, she went back to her work. Yun Hua had traveled for a long time, and based on past experience, he was probably not in good condition. She should let him rest, have a meal, and take a hot bath first.

I won't notify Lu Chuan; he's probably still busy. I'll just call him when I'm done.

Yunhua couldn't get things sorted out in a short time anyway, and there was no need for formalities among family members. He could just get on with his work, since there were family members around and he wasn't being neglected.

She was busy until almost lunchtime, and seeing that it was getting late, she got up to go find Lu Chuan.

The two didn't go out together today; Lu Chuan went to help out at the mountain produce shop.

As the year draws to a close, there are many people buying meat, and Han Qi and the Taoist priest go into the mountains whenever they have free time. They have been hunting quite a bit during this period.

They never sold the game they hunted; they consumed it all at their own mountain produce shop.

Over time, people who came to buy vegetables learned that the mountain produce shops also sold wild game, sometimes pheasants and rabbits, sometimes wild boars and wild sheep.

The items are not fixed, so if you want to buy them, you have to go to the store early to grab them, and often you still can't buy what you want.

The reason is simple: hunting is unpredictable; you hunt whatever you encounter, and what you buy depends entirely on luck.

Because of selling wild game, the profits at the mountain produce shop have increased a bit recently.

Although we sell them regularly, we haven't been selling as many as we have recently.

In the past, the Taoist priest would go hunting whenever he had time; now, he takes Han Qi hunting with him whenever he has time. Naturally, the two of them hunt more game.

Upon entering the shop, Xu Han asked Lu Chuan, "Are you done with your work?"

While tidying up the butcher shop, Lu Chuan replied, "Almost done. What brings you here?"

"Yunhua is back. He came back this morning. I had someone prepare food and hot water for him before I went back."

"I came to call you as soon as I finished up over there. I figured Yunhua should be all packed up by now, so we can get back in time."

"Yunhua is back?" Lu Chuan looked at him upon hearing this, his expression saying, "He's back, why are you still here? Wasn't there supposed to be someone delivering the imperial decree?"

Xu Han could understand the meaning behind Lu Chuan's expression and explained, "Ah, just him."

Hearing his wife's words, Lu Chuan breathed a sigh of relief. "Ah, it's just him? Then I'll go back later. I'll be done with this soon."

Upon hearing this, she burst out laughing. She thought to herself, "Neither of us treats Yunhua like an outsider. I wonder what Yunhua will think when she finds out."

"Okay, I'll help you. Let's finish this sooner and go home."

Lu Chuan turned and dodged Xu Han's outstretched hand. "Don't get involved, it'll be done soon."

Li Feng, who had finished his work, quickly came over and said, "Master, Madam, let me do it."

There aren't many people around right now, so we can manage. Please take a rest.

Lu Chuan glanced at the people in the shop and saw that there were indeed fewer people than before. He put down his knife and said, "Then you can do it. We'll go back first."

After saying that, they went to the backyard to wash their hands, and then the two headed straight home.

When I got home, there was no one in the front yard. "Where did this person go? Why isn't he here?"

Hearing the sound, Guo Daya quickly came over. "Master and Madam, you're back. Daoist Yunhua is strolling around in the backyard, basking in the sun!"

The couple exchanged a knowing, half-smiling glance, realizing it was just as they'd guessed. They both thought to themselves, "See, we were right."

Despite their thoughts, they still turned around and went to the backyard together.

From afar, you can see a deck chair placed next to the artificial lake in the backyard, with an umbrella on it, and pastries and tea on the side. Yunhua is leisurely rocking in the deck chair, basking in the sun!

Well, this person doesn't treat her like an outsider at all. Originally, Xu Han felt a little guilty when she came back, but now that she saw Yun Hua, all the remaining guilt disappeared.

Lu Chuan approached Yun Hua and threw a punch, which Yun Hua caught steadily.

Yunhua put down his teacup and said, "It's been years. How come your skills have deteriorated?"

Lu Chuan withdrew his fist. "Really? I've been training a lot lately, and it's probably been a long time since I've been up the mountain. Looks like I need to go for a stroll in the mountains."

Yunhua looked Lu Chuan up and down and said bluntly, "You really need to work out. You've gotten so wide."

Lu Chuan's face darkened, while Xu Han hid behind him, wanting to laugh but not daring to.

Since arriving in the county town, although Lu Chuan still insists on getting up to train every morning, he still doesn't have as much time or activity level as he did in the mountains.

In addition, the two of them have been sneaking late-night snacks recently, and not only him, but Xu Han has also gained weight.

Seeing Lu Chuan's face darken, Yunhua laughed even harder.