Mrs. Lin watched her daughter busying around all morning and said distressedly, "What's the rush? You just got back and you're already busy again. It won't be too late to rest for a few days first!"

Li Yan stepped forward, took Lin's arm, and explained, "Mother, the high-yield crops we discovered while traveling south this time should have arrived by now. You saw the county magistrate's attitude yesterday. It would be better if we could bring them back and keep them under our supervision as soon as possible so that I can feel at ease!"

Lin sighed and said helplessly: "Mother can't help you now, don't make yourself too tired!"

Li Yan agreed readily.

Li Yan put on the cotton shoes that Wu had made for her cousin, and took two pieces of cloth and ten kilograms of cotton, preparing to go to the city to give them to Doctor Zhou later.

Zhou Xun helped Lin Feng and his group so much along the way. Zhou Xun was in a hurry before leaving that day, and he happened to be going to the city today. Li Yan thought of bringing some things to Zhou Xun as a thank you.

Then Li Yan and her aunt moved two large bags of peppercorns onto a donkey cart. Soon, Zhao's father and son arrived at Li Yan's house with an ox cart.

Old Man Zhao then stepped forward and asked, "Miss, when are we leaving?"

Li Yan looked in the direction of Uncle Youcai's house and said to the two of them, "Wait here for a while, I'll go and take a look!"

When Li Yan arrived at the door of Li Youcai's house, she found that Mr. Zhao was demonstrating the car frame with Li Youcai.

When I got closer, I found out that the frame was a little small, and it would take some time to modify it before I could put it on the horse.

Since it wasn't going to be used today, Li Yan decided not to wait any longer. She said to Old Man Li, "Master, you stay here and watch. We'll go first! Uncle Youcai, please help build two carriage frames. I'll pay you later!"

Mr. Li also understood that the carriage might not be available today, so he waved his hand and said, "Alright, got it! You go ahead while it's still early!"

Li Yan hurried back home and drove to the city with Zhao's father and son.

Li Yan thought of handing the pepper to Xing Yun first, and then led the two of them to the West City camp.

The West City Camp is located on the edge of the moat on the west side of Rongcheng. It is surrounded by continuous mountains. The towering peaks are like guardians guarding the camp, giving people a solemn and majestic feeling.

A sturdy wall surrounded the camp, neatly inlaid with arrow shields, revealing the majesty of the Northwest Army. The majestic city gate was tall and spacious, set against the blue sky and white clouds, showcasing the majesty and grandeur of the camp.

The moat at the entrance guards the camp, its clear water flowing quietly, reflecting the sunlight and creating ripples. Boats are moored at the pier, and boatmen sit leisurely on their boats, waiting for their guests to depart at any time.

The three of them arrived at the West City Camp with their cargo. The soldiers guarding the gate stopped Li Yan and her group and said, "Who are you? This is a strategically important military location. Leave immediately!"

The Zhao family father and son were driven away by the soldiers with fierce looks on their faces. They looked tremblingly at Li Yan who was standing behind them.

Li Yan calmly stepped forward and said, "Hey, young man, we're here to deliver peppercorn seeds to General Xing. Could you please help pass the message along?"

Upon hearing this, the gatekeeper changed his imposing attitude and immediately asked his companion to pass on the message. His originally ferocious appearance also became much more amiable!

The soldiers guarding the gate couldn't help but look at Li Yan in front of them. A few days ago, General Xing came here specially to greet the brothers guarding the gate, saying that someone would come to deliver something called pepper. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a girl!