Qianxia bowed to Yunmo and then left, closing the door behind her.

Yun Mo was damp, clearly having already taken a shower outside.

He went over and pulled Lin Yinan to sit down on the bed. "Why aren't you asleep yet? Were you waiting for me?"

"Yun brought back a couple today..."

Lin Yinan briefly recounted what had happened at the county government office that day to him.

"Don't worry, the child won't die. When I came back, Yunwu said that the fever had gone down."

"That's good."

"Aren't you going to ask me where I'm going today?" Yun Mo's gaze was intense and honest, with a hint of grievance in his tone.

Lin Yinan smiled and followed up on his question, asking, "Where did you go today?"

"They went into the mountains, and there were probably over a hundred people who hid there with that couple."

"You want to be recruited?"

Yun Mo put his arm around her shoulder, his eyes gentle, and said softly, "The mountain forest where they have been hiding for many years has a harsh environment and is difficult to cultivate, so it is not suitable for long-term residence. Right now, Longtan is short of people."

"Are they willing?"

"We talked to them today, and their leader will come to the county town tomorrow to take a look."

Lin Yinan felt sleepy and couldn't help but yawn. "We'll deal with whatever demands they make when they come tomorrow."

"Okay, go to sleep early if you're sleepy." Yun Mo kissed her forehead.

On a spring morning, the thin mist gradually dissipated, and the sun slowly rose from the horizon, dyeing half the sky red.

Yun Mo, who was sweating profusely in the courtyard, leaped down from the roof and sheathed his sword.

Yun Er slowly walked into the courtyard, opened his folding fan with a swish, and fanned himself with a graceful and nimble movement. He glanced sideways at the man's waist and clicked his tongue, "So early in the morning, are you going to train so hard?"

"I've heard that a handsome and talented young man has emerged in Shigong City. I plan to take Yunying out to meet him next time," Yun Mo said casually.

Yun Er paused in her fanning motion, then bowed deeply and apologized, "I was wrong! Please forgive me!"

Yun Mo snorted coldly, "What brings you here so early?"

"The people from the mountain have come down. Yun Si led them into the main hall." Yun Er put away his playful demeanor and said seriously.

Yun Mo grabbed the clothes hanging on the tree branch and put them on completely. "Let's go take a look."

The county government's dining hall.

Early risers had already formed a long queue outside the dining hall, each holding a large bowl in their hands.

Liang Wen and the others were deliberately arranged by Yun Si to sit at the main entrance of the hall, where they could see the commotion at the entrance of the dining hall with just a glance.

They stared curiously at the people lining up with bowls, wondering what so many people were eating.

"Brother Wen, are they just putting on a show for us?" one of the underlings whispered in Liang Wen's ear.

Liang Wen frowned and said in a deep voice, "We'll know once we see."

He didn't believe that these people, who had just fled from the north, could be living better than them.

When he entered the city, he estimated that the newly repaired city wall was almost three zhang high, even higher than the original city wall, and it looked like it would be further heightened.

So, they came prepared, intending to settle down here?

Just then, the dining hall door opened, and a rich aroma of food wafted out, incredibly tempting, causing the people sitting in the hall to frequently swallow their saliva.

This morning I ate thick rice porridge and wild vegetable and egg pancakes.

Lin Yinan has always been generous when it comes to food. Everyone is doing physical labor now, so in addition to being full, they also need to keep up with nutrition.

The line moved quickly, and everyone left as soon as they got their food. Some who couldn't wait ate the flatbreads in their hands as they walked out of the dining hall.

The villagers and guards usually carried their meals outside, eating in small groups of two or three, squatting or standing, chatting and laughing. Only a few people would sit at the tables and chairs in the courtyard to eat.

Seeing this, Liang Wen realized that they were probably not acting.

Yun Mo and Yun Er came out from the backyard, and Liang Wen and the others quickly stood up and bowed.

"Third Master Yun".

Yun Mo returned the greeting, and as soon as the two sat down, a sharp-eyed guard brought them breakfast.

Yun Mo picked up the bowl and shoveled a mouthful of porridge into his mouth, noticing that Liang Wen and the others were glancing at him intentionally or unintentionally.

So he politely asked, "Has Mr. Liang eaten?"

Before Liang Wen could speak, his henchman said, "Third Master Yun, we haven't eaten yet. We set off from the mountains in the middle of the night, and it will be dawn when we reach Longtan County."

"Let's eat together then."

It's just a meal; they can afford to treat us.

The well-trained guards quickly brought over several bowls of porridge and a small basket containing wild vegetable and egg pancakes.

The younger brother grabbed the pancake, took a big bite, then widened his eyes and exclaimed, "Brother, there's an egg in the pancake!"

Liang Wen reached out and gave him a flick on the forehead. "No manners. Just eat, why are you shouting like that?"

He looked at Yun Mo and the other man with some apology, only to find that they had already finished their porridge and were heading to the dining hall, completely unconcerned about their behavior.

Liang Wen and the others quickly finished the porridge in their bowls. The younger brothers held their empty bowls and looked longingly towards the dining hall. He secretly kicked a few of them under the table, and they reluctantly put down their bowls. Without exception, each of them licked their bowls clean.

When Aunt Li came to collect the bowls, her gaze swept over the group, making Liang Wen feel a little embarrassed.

After organizing his thoughts, Liang Wen sat up straight, about to speak.

At this moment, a secret guard rushed in excitedly from outside the county government office.

"Master, the brothers have brought the deliverymen back, and they have already entered the city gates."

Yun Mo stood up and cupped his hands in greeting to Liang Wen, "You two rest here for a bit. We have some things to take care of ahead, we'll be right back."

The two followed the guards out of the county government office.

Those eating in the courtyard, having heard the guard's report, finished their meals, put down their bowls, and hurried after him.

The group exchanged glances, and Liang Wen suddenly stood up. "Let's go take a look."

Dozens of mule carts were parked in an open space not far from the city gate.

Several of the vehicles had four or five large bamboo baskets on them, and many chickens and ducks were clucking inside.

Yun Mo was talking to a man who looked like a boss, while Yun Yu and Wu Yuan were checking and counting the goods on the truck with ledgers.

After verifying that everything was correct, the two men waved their hands, and the onlookers rushed forward to unload the goods from the mule cart.

Liang Xiaodi was very perceptive. He felt bad about just standing there after eating someone's meal, so he stepped forward and joined the unloading team.

Pulling back the tarpaulin, Liang Xiaodi saw the neatly stacked tiles on the truck and was secretly surprised. Were they going to build a house?

Everywhere you look, the entire Longtan County town is still dilapidated, with leftover tiles and other building materials on the ground, indicating that this is not the first time they have removed tiles.

He was young but quick-witted, and he approached a villager to inquire.

"Brother, why don't I see the houses you built?"

When asked about their new houses, the villagers chuckled, "They're behind the county government office, and they'll be finished in two months."

Seeing that Liang Xiaodi was an unfamiliar face, Lin Qingxiang became wary and winked at the villagers, saying, "Hurry up and move, there'll be plenty of work for you after you're done."

It took half a day to unload everything.