Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

The Fourth Prince and Baili Xi listened intently to Li Ruoyue's detailed and in-depth explanation and the brilliant method she proposed. Suddenly, a blazing fire of fighting spirit ignited in their eyes. The Fourth Prince suddenly stood up, clapped his hands vigorously, and showered Li Ruoyue with praise. "Miss Li! Your method is truly comprehensive, reliable, and a truly rare and effective strategy!"

Faced with the Fourth Prince's lavish praise, Li Ruoyue remained extremely humble. She bowed slightly and softly replied, "Your Highness, I'm too kind. This method wasn't created by me alone. To be honest, it's the summation of valuable experience accumulated over a long period of time and repeated exploration by my master and many predecessors. I've simply made slight adjustments and applied it based on the current situation."

However, the Fourth Prince did not change his attitude because of Li Ruoyue's modesty. He waved his hand solemnly and said, "Even if these methods do come from our predecessors, if no one is willing to dig out the essence of them and dare to practice and verify them personally, then they will ultimately be as worthless as waste paper.

Since ancient times, countless brilliant ideas and methods have emerged, but only a few have truly been recognized and put into practice. Now that you have discovered this valuable information and meticulously compiled and perfected it, making it practical, the credit undoubtedly belongs to you. Therefore, Miss Li, there is no need to be so modest; simply accept the praise with all your heart.

After hearing what the Fourth Prince said, Li Ruoyue tactfully held back her rebuttal and stood quietly to the side, listening to everyone's discussion. However, before long, they seemed to have forgotten about the topic and turned to discussing other matters that were not particularly relevant.

Among them, everyone mentioned spring farming. As we all know, spring is a beautiful time of rebirth and the sowing of hope. In this season full of vitality and energy, the fields are filled with the fragrance of the earth. Hardworking farmers, armed with farm tools, diligently cultivate the fertile land, sowing seeds full of life, hoping that they will bear abundant fruit in the autumn.

Furthermore, the issue of personnel deployment is also a focal point. Properly allocating manpower and ensuring the orderly progress of various tasks is crucial to national prosperity and stability. In this beautiful spring season, both agricultural production and other areas of development require sufficient and appropriate manpower to drive progress.

At the same time, the Fourth Prince and others emphasized the need to actively encourage farming and appropriately reduce taxes, thereby inspiring the people to return to the fields and vigorously develop agriculture and animal husbandry. After all, this is a critical period for breeding cattle and sheep. If the difficulties of this epidemic can be successfully overcome, more healthy and lovely lambs and calves will be born, effectively promoting the vigorous development of animal husbandry in the spring.

After Baili Xi and the Fourth Prince sat for a while longer at Li Ruoyue's place, they both stood up and prepared to leave. The Fourth Prince's mind was filled with numerous unrealized strategies and plans, and he had countless matters on hand that needed careful planning and coordination. He simply couldn't linger any longer. Deep down, Baili Xi wished he could stay a little longer, but when he saw the Fourth Prince's eagerness to attend to those important matters, he knew that even if he asked to stay, the Fourth Prince would definitely agree, given his personality.

However, Baili Xi was reluctant to do so, as he didn't want the Fourth Prince to discover the close relationship between him and Li Ruoyue. More importantly, he absolutely didn't want anyone else to know his deep and sincere love for Li Ruoyue. He carefully hid the fact that he loved Li Ruoyue deep in his heart, fearing that even the slightest hint would be detected.

After Luzhu quietly escorted the two men out the door, she slowly turned around and walked quickly into the house with small steps. With a look of obvious dissatisfaction on her face, she walked straight to her mistress and complained angrily, "Miss, look at you! You stay here all day, busy treating this person or that person. Now, you even want to personally treat sick animals! Miss, can't you take care of your own body a little more? How can you bear this kind of exhaustion and running around every day?"

Ruoyue sat quietly at the table, holding a medical book in her hand. After hearing Luzhu's complaints, she raised her head and gently glanced at Luzhu, who was pouting and looking at her with a face full of reproach. She sighed softly, and then explained earnestly: "Luzhu, you should know that the reason why I study medicine so hard is to save more lives. Whether it is treating people or healing animals, in essence, it is actually the same - we are trying our best to save those fragile lives. And in my eyes, every job is extremely sacred.

Every time we successfully cure a patient or animal, isn't it the equivalent of saving a life? Thinking of this, I feel an indescribable sense of relief. After all, life is so beautiful and precious. I really can't bear to see some clearly curable diseases lead to irreversible tragedies due to people's indifference and negligence..."

Lu Zhu quickly said, "Okay, okay, my lady! You are so kind-hearted, I know it very well, but I am also worried that you will be too tired! Look at yourself, you don't know how to take care of your body at all, and you have become so thin. If the master knew about it, he would be so distressed!" As she said that, Lu Zhu couldn't help but sigh softly.

Li Ruoyue's lips curled up slightly at the sight of this scene, a smile as blooming as a spring flower. She took gentle steps, like a fairy descending to earth, and slowly extended her delicate hand, as if carved from mutton-fat white jade, to gently grasp Luzhu's slightly rough little hand.

Li Ruoyue's eyes were as gentle as water, as if they could melt everything in the world. She whispered softly to comfort him, "Alright, alright, my dear Luzhu, how could I not understand what you are thinking? Don't worry, I promise you, from now on, I will definitely eat on time, and I will never act as capriciously as before, and I will never let you worry about this all day long. Alright, alright, don't waste time here, we are going out to eat, and I don't want to do it. If I hadn't been outside during this time, I would have eaten already, and my stomach has started to growl! I think it won't be long before we can happily enjoy delicious food and drink together!"

The two happily entered a small restaurant, ready to enjoy a feast of local delicacies. Though small, the restaurant embodied a rich local flavor. They ordered a simple yet delicious dish—lamb stew. This is the restaurant's signature dish! The tender, juicy lamb paired perfectly with the sweet and savory radish, resulting in a deeply flavorful stew. Furthermore, the restaurant added some fresh wild vegetables, only available in spring, blanching them gently in boiling water to preserve their original fragrance and nutrients. Finally, a bowl of fragrant white rice—the perfect accompaniment!

When the steaming hot meal arrived, the alluring aroma instantly filled their nostrils, making their mouths water. The two eagerly picked up their chopsticks and began to devour the delicious stewed lamb, radishes, and wild vegetables. Each bite was filled with rich flavor and a sense of satisfaction. In no time, their bellies were bulging with food, as if they couldn't hold any more.

It's important to note that this area is located in the northwest, and due to climate and other factors, the variety of vegetables is not very diverse. However, beef and mutton are extremely abundant, becoming an indispensable staple food on the locals' tables. In addition to simply eating beef and mutton, people also pair it with other grains to balance their diet. However, it's worth noting that although some areas can grow a small amount of grain for exchange, overall, food is still a very scarce commodity here.

The two of them thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food and wine in the small restaurant. Only after they had their fill did they slowly rise and leave, feeling completely satisfied. The feeling of fullness washed over them like a warm torrent, bringing them an indescribable sense of satisfaction and enjoyment. When a person's stomach is filled to the brim, their thoughts seem to become lazy, no longer filled with too many complex thoughts. At this moment, all they longed for was to find a warm and comfortable corner and sleep soundly, allowing their bodies to fully rest.

Li Ruoyue was no exception. She had been working non-stop for the past few days, completely overwhelmed. Now that she finally had a chance to rest, coupled with the sumptuous meal, she felt incredibly sleepy. So, the two of them, who had originally planned to wander around Shengzhou City, abandoned the idea. After all, after experiencing the ravages of the epidemic and the severe drought, the city had long lost its former bustle and bustle. It was the beginning of spring, but compared to before, the number of people in the city was noticeably smaller.

Li Ruoyue and Luzhu exchanged a glance, then nodded in unison. Without hesitation, they made a decision: go home and have a good night's sleep, completely relaxing. After all, moments of leisure and ease like today were rare, and it wouldn't be long before they would be back to their busy, stressful lives.

So, hand in hand, the two walked briskly towards home. Along the way, the breeze gently caressed their faces, bringing a touch of coolness and comfort; the flowers blooming by the roadside exuded bursts of charming fragrance, as if blessing them for the good sleep that was about to come.

Finally home, Li Ruoyue and Luzhu couldn't wait to walk into the bedroom and throw themselves onto the bed. The soft mattress was like a gentle cloud, enveloping them tightly and making them feel incredibly comfortable. Soon, the sound of even and gentle breathing could be heard in the room; they had already fallen into a sweet dream...