Three years later, in the South.
"The severe drought is all the fault of the Zhao Kingdom's emperor. If he hadn't attacked the Southern Kingdom and disrupted its feng shui, how could the Southern Kingdom have suffered such a drought?"
"Old man Li, do you really want to die? The Emperor conquered the Southern Kingdom, but did he make things difficult for us in the slightest? We eat his food, use his resources, and when the drought came, he promptly allocated grain and funds. If you keep talking like this, no one will dare to say a word."
In a remote village, an old man with a full head of white hair is arguing with a group of young people.
"I don't care, it's all the Southern Emperor's fault! He shouldn't have killed our Emperor. I heard that even the princess was heartbroken and died in the Zhao Kingdom's palace! The Zhao Emperor has committed countless evils! No wonder he hasn't had an heir yet!"
As the old man spoke, he started coughing.
Others wished they could avoid him at all costs.
Even though this was the southern country and no yamen runners heard his treasonous words, if he continued like this, he might accidentally reveal them in public.
They will inevitably face the death penalty.
"Uncle Li, please don't talk about those past events anymore. My boss asked me to send you some more medicinal herbs. You're getting on in years, you need to take good care of yourself."
A man dressed as a shop assistant handed a bag of medicine to the old man surnamed Li.
"I'm an old man and I can live for a few more years. Boss Jiang, you should save some of the medicinal herbs and earn more money to support Brother Chen's studies."
Upon hearing that it was a gift from Boss Jiang, Old Man Li's previously stern expression vanished instantly, replaced by a smile.
"That won't do. Our master is still waiting in the carriage. We'll head out first."
The waiter gave instructions, quickly walked a few steps, and got into the carriage.
Everyone sighed as they watched the carriage disappear into the distance.
This Mr. Jiang is such a good person.
Even though they were refugees from the Zhao Kingdom, they were kind-hearted. When they came to Anping County, they not only opened a free pharmacy, but their herbal medicine shops were also much more affordable than those in other places.
Huichuntang keeps a record of these elderly people who have no children and live alone, and sends them medicinal herbs whenever the seasons change.
Once this is done once or twice, everyone will realize it's just for show.
But Boss Jiang has been doing this for three years in a row.
Moreover, whenever she had time, she would take the doctors from Huichuntang to these villages to provide free medical consultations.
Countless people have had their lives saved because she discovered the disease early.
Through this gradual influence, Boss Jiang has long since become a great person in their hearts.
Seeing Old Man Li happily touching the medicine packet, someone couldn't help but remind him, "Old Man Li, if it weren't for Boss Jiang treating your cold a few years ago, the grass on your grave would be taller than a child."
"If you truly appreciate Boss Jiang's kindness, then refrain from saying such things in the future. We're all just trying to make a living. Boss Jiang lost her husband and is now stranded here. If she's implicated by you, where will she, a widow and orphan, find a place to survive?"
Upon hearing this, Old Man Li's expression instantly changed.
He was just acting on impulse; he didn't mean to harm anyone.
Everyone knows that Boss Jiang has had a tough time. It's said that she was kicked out by a young master from a powerful family in Zhao Kingdom because that family thought her fate was bad.
She only discovered she was pregnant after she was kicked out.
But the people there wouldn't admit it and wanted her to hang herself.
She struggled all the way here for her child, enduring countless hardships along the way.
The local customs here are quite open, and Mr. Jiang is an upright person; his children are also very good-looking.
They opened a free pharmacy right away. Apart from the medicinal herbs, you didn't have to spend a penny to see a doctor, and everyone was naturally grateful.
Old Man Li felt increasingly guilty.
Judging from his expression, the man knew that the confused old man had taken his words to heart.
Once the people talking at the village entrance had dispersed, the baby in Jiang Tian's arms woke up.
This child is exquisitely beautiful, with a celestial appearance from a young age, making countless people envious.
Everyone has eyes. When Chen Ge plays with other children, he is always the best-looking, the most eye-catching, and the one who gets the most candy.
"Mother, have we arrived yet?"
Jiang Tian straightened the child's clothes and had him sit next to her.
"Almost there, half an hour left."
Chen rubbed his eyes, and like a little adult, he crossed his short legs next to Jiang Tian.
"Mother, the weather is getting drier and drier. It hasn't rained for so long. Are we going to have a lot of people die?"
Although Chen is young, he has a photographic memory. At only three years old (by Chinese reckoning), he is like a little adult.
Many people marveled at him and called him a child prodigy.
Chen accepted the title readily, and he followed Jiang Tian wherever she went.
Jiang Tian couldn't help but pat his head, impressed by his compassion at such a young age.
She said to her son, "Don't worry, now that the Southern Kingdom belongs to the Zhao Kingdom, the Southern Kingdom is suffering from a drought. If it doesn't rain for a long time, the emperor there will send someone to help."
Chen Ge frowned and nodded vigorously: "Mom, that's great. I don't want to see anyone die."
"Then Brother Chen, you need to grow up quickly. When you have the ability, you can protect more people."
Since her son was precocious, Jiang Tian naturally didn't restrict him and told him whatever he wanted.
An Yi and his other partner listened silently outside, their eyes and brows unconsciously revealing smiles.
Jiang Tian's child was born here. Along with her old friends, she witnessed the whole process of a little monkey growing into a fairy child.
Although they say they are the master's children, they have long treated them as their own nephews and nieces.
As for Dark One, needless to say.
"Uncle, Uncle, I don't want to stay in the carriage anymore. I want to go out and see the scenery."
Hearing Chen Ge's call, An Yi's expression was both helpless and gentle.
With Jiang Tian's permission, An Yi took the little baby out.
Despite the severe drought and intense sunshine, Brother Chen was well protected by An Yi.
His big eyes darted around, taking in the rural scenery, which he could never get enough of.
As he watched, Chen Ge's eyelids started to droop again.
He accompanied Jiang Tian the whole time she went out; it's no wonder he was tired after such a long journey.
Seeing him sleeping comfortably in his arms, An Yi made even more gentle movements.
Upon arriving at the house, An Yi used his lightness skill to land silently, so as not to wake Chen Ge.
Only after seeing the chubby, fair-skinned baby lying sprawled out, sleeping like a little pig, did he gently close the door.
"Is Brother Chen asleep?"
Jiang Tian said as she poured the tea.
"Yes, I just fell asleep," An Yi replied.
"Come sit down and have a cup of tea."
An Yi sat down obediently. He had declined before, but three years had passed and he had long since gotten used to it.
After drinking a cup of tea, An Yi hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking.
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