Xu Zhizhou chuckled: "That place has all kinds of flavors, but I think their fruit and flower flavor is the best. They select different fruits and flowers in different seasons to make sauces, and when you mix them together, the flavor is excellent."
Shang Shaoyan nodded: "Thank you for the recommendation, Lord Xu."
She started to ponder again—it sounded like a remote place to eat, but Prefect Xu knew it so well, so there was a high probability that he was a good official who cared about the people's conditions; and since he liked things with floral and fruity flavors, he seemed to be a person with refined tastes.
"As we've traveled this far, I've found Shu Prefecture to be quite prosperous, unlike the wild and uncivilized place that's rumored in the capital," Shang Shaoyan remarked, feigning admiration. "Lord Xu has governed it very well."
Governor Xu smiled and sighed, "It's all thanks to my predecessors. I've only been in office for two years, and all I can do is protect their achievements."
Having been in office for two years, he is still young, and his words reveal an ambition to make a name for himself.
Hmm, not bad.
After summarizing it this way, Shang Shaoyan was pleased to find that this Prefect Xu was someone who could be won over.
During their conversation, the group arrived at the residence that Shang Shaoyan had acquired in Shuzhou. It was a three-courtyard complex, which was nothing compared to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, but it was quiet and peaceful. There were also many teahouses and restaurants nearby, which made Shang Shaoyan very satisfied.
She watched as Bai Lu methodically directed everyone to move things and tidy up the courtyard, then turned to Prefect Xu, feigning hesitation: "Lord Xu, His Majesty has sent me here to find the Iron-Eating Beast, but I have absolutely no clue..."
Prefect Xu had long known of Emperor Chen's decree, and immediately said, "Princess, there is no need to worry. This matter can be left to the Western Suburbs Camp. You can just stroll around the city and have a good time."
Shang Shaoyan was very satisfied with Prefect Xu's understanding and continued, "Then I am relieved... I would also like to ask you, Lord Xu, I have heard that there is a divine doctor in Qingcheng Mountain who can cure all diseases. Is that true?"
Prefect Xu hesitated.
Shang Shaoyan understood what was going on, but he still put on an anxious look: "Please tell Heyang, Lord Xu, that my elder brother suffers from a heart disease. The imperial physician said that he probably won't live past twenty-five. The main reason I came to Shuzhou this time is to seek medical treatment for my brother."
Prefect Xu's hesitation lessened slightly, but he still refused to budge: "Princess, it's not that I'm unwilling to tell you the truth, it's just that the divine physician has a strange temper and won't easily treat people, let alone go to Shengjing with you?"
Shang Shaoyan remained silent for a while. Prefect Xu felt uneasy and wanted to offer some words of comfort, but he heard Shang Shaoyan's choked voice: "Prefect Xu must know that my parents have passed away, and my elder brother is my only relative in this world. I... I really don't know what to do..."
Prefect Xu: "!!!"
His greatest fear in life was a woman crying, and he immediately panicked, saying, "Princess, please don't cry! I will send someone to visit the divine physician tomorrow!"
Shang Shaoyan thought to himself, "Just as I thought—this Prefect Xu is clear-headed and doesn't know how to scheme; he's easy to fool (crossed out) persuade."
Shang Shaoyan choked up even more: "Thank you, Lord Xu!"
Prefect Xu: "..."
He asked cautiously, "In that case, could you please stop crying...?"
Upon hearing this, Shang Shaoyan nodded quickly, wiping away non-existent tears under his veil, and concealing the smile on his lips: "I won't cry anymore, thank you, Lord Xu. Lord Xu's kindness is immense, and I have no way to repay it."
Then, she pretended to hesitate and took out the glass container, solemnly handing it to Governor Xu: "This is the only thing Heyang can offer."
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