After traveling through time, I rely on force to survive

It was already late when they returned to the main city. Li Feng had already instructed Yun Su to rest well after her return and to talk about other matters tomorrow.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Li Qingqing came to find Li Feng.

"You came just in time!"

Li Feng was writing documents at his desk when he saw her enter, and immediately put the pen down.

He picked up a scroll from his desk and said with a gentle smile, "I have already prepared a list of people to return to the capital. Come and take a look to see if there are any omissions."

"You can decide for me." Li Qingqing strode forward, took the document, and glanced at it casually.

Suddenly, her gaze froze; her name was on the list.

Li Qingqing was slightly taken aback and asked uncertainly, "Why is my name on it too? Am I going back to the capital as well? Wasn't it said that I could take office directly without having to meet the Emperor?"

Li Qingqing stared at the roster in her hand, but her gaze seemed to pierce through it, landing on some ethereal place.

Are we meeting that person so soon?

Although she said she would settle accounts with that person someday, she wasn't actually ready to meet him yet.

After all, she lived a solid life in the future for nearly twenty years.

The hatred had long been split in two by time. It was only after she returned here and regained her memories that she remembered that heart-wrenching pain she had once experienced.

On this first meeting, should I bring a heart full of hatred to reclaim that belated grudge, or should I remain an indifferent bystander?

Li Feng didn't notice her strange expression, and casually answered the question.

"That's an old rule from over ten years ago. Your current position as city lord is different from the one previously appointed by Protector-General Wei. You are now a third-rank official, holding real power in the border city's administration. Upon assuming office for the first time, you are required to meet the emperor to express your gratitude."

As Li Feng spoke, he noticed that Li Qingqing was holding the roster but not flipping through it. Instead, she stood there seemingly lost in thought.

Li Feng glanced at her curiously, only to see that her face was pale. He immediately stood up anxiously, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Or did you not sleep well last night?"

"Oh, it's nothing. I was just a little nervous when I suddenly heard that I was supposed to meet the Emperor."

Li Qingqing's eyes instantly regained their clarity. She put down the roster, looked up at Li Feng, smiled, and casually walked to a nearby wooden chair to sit down.

"I never imagined that governing a city would be so troublesome!"

Back then, as the daughter of the Qing family, she took over her father's position. Less than an hour after the handover of the silver seal and tiger tally, she led troops to battle. Every time she won a battle, that person would be waiting for her in the capital. Of course, the last time she was waiting, which cost her her life... doesn't count.

Now that she's rising from a low starting point, she has to go through this... well, to express her gratitude to the emperor.

Li Feng, unsuspecting, smiled and sat down to explain when Li Qingqing teased him.

"You may not know this, but although the border city belongs to Nanqing Prefecture, it is not actually entirely under the jurisdiction of Prince Qing. Besides Feiyun City, there are three other special cities like this in Dayuan. They are not under the jurisdiction of local prefectures and counties, and the emperor directly appoints trusted people to take over. For example, Protector Wei has long been trusted by the emperor. If he succeeds this time, he can take over directly. You are new here, and the emperor does not know you well. Naturally, he needs to personally inspect you and give you a few words of advice and encouragement. But don't panic. It's just a formality. Besides, you are the meritorious official and you also need to accompany the entourage to the audience."

Li Qingqing nodded slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

That's fine, we'll have to meet sooner or later anyway.

However, I am still too weak right now, and I must not reveal myself at the first meeting.

As Li Qingqing was thinking this, she heard Li Feng's gentle voice ring out again.

"There is one more thing. I have already written to Father to inform you that once you return to the capital, you can be recognized as a member of the family. My eldest daughter of the Li family has been living away from home for so many years, and Father has long been looking forward to this day!"

Li Qingqing blinked.

Oh, she forgot about that!

This... going to see the original owner's father seems a bit awkward.

However, this is also good, as it will provide an extra layer of cover for future actions. After all, she can't keep dressing as a man forever!

Unaware that Li Qingqing was lost in thought, Li Feng recounted his plan to her, and then asked a question at the end.

"Have you written everything down?"

"Uh... I've got it." Li Qingqing blinked, lost in thought for a moment, and didn't know what he had said.

Seeing that Li Qingqing seemed a little confused, Li Feng thought to himself that his little sister was still a young girl at heart, so he smiled indulgently and said...

"Never mind, it's alright if you don't remember. I'll tell you in detail on the way. By the way, you said yesterday you had something to discuss with me, what was it?"

"Oh! Is that so? I went to the border town yesterday to teach those villagers..."

Li Qingqing told Li Feng about what happened yesterday, and then proudly boasted at the end.

"From now on, we'll have fresh vegetables to eat every winter! Believe it or not, once the greenhouse is built, I guarantee I'll have a plate of edible green vegetables ready for you in less than four days!"

I believe everything you say!

Li Feng looked at Li Qingqing with doting eyes, then suddenly realized that it would be illogical for winter vegetables to appear on the market. He frowned.

"Was this taught to you by your former master? Didn't any of the villagers suspect anything?"

Li Feng still remembered that Li Qingqing had mentioned earlier that she had a very capable master.

“That’s right, this is indeed what my master taught me.” Li Qingqing nodded, then said earnestly,

"Don't worry, the vegetable greenhouses were developed by the villagers themselves; it has nothing to do with me. You know I've always been very low-key!"

If a strange event is caused by one person, everyone will think that person is a monster; if it is thought up by a group of people, it seems reasonable.

She would never put herself in a dangerous situation.

Li Feng nodded, "That's good. Why did you suddenly think of planting vegetables? Your hunting team has a good harvest every day, so there shouldn't be a shortage of food this winter."

“Oh, it’s like this, General Zhao came to see me before he went back that day…”

Li Qingqing then told Li Feng about her promise to procure grain for General Zhao.

"What? You've agreed to supply General Zhao with provisions and pay?"

Li Feng suddenly stood up, his gentle smile freezing instantly. "Do you know... even if I gave up all my wealth, I still couldn't fill this void in him!"

No wonder they were in such a hurry to get those winter vegetables; they were rushing to procure food supplies!

Li Feng was extremely anxious and began to think about how many businesses he still had and whether he could help his sister resolve this matter.

After all, supporting General Zhao would alleviate the pressure on Feiyun City. Relieving the pressure on Feiyun City would also provide an extra layer of protection for the northern gate of Dayuan.

"No, no, please sit down first, we're not in a hurry!"

Seeing the handsome young general's anxious expression, Li Qingqing waved her hands repeatedly, "I'm trying to figure something out, and he said he would make up for the money later!"

There are definitely ways, but it's not about directly taking seeds from the space and using them as food.

Now that the space is stable, the resources inside will inevitably decrease with use. If they run out, where will we find such good seeds in the future?

As for staple food, we'll discuss it with Zhou Yimo when we get back to Qiushui Town; perhaps we'll come up with a solution.

"You mean that thing you mentioned about growing winter vegetables?"

Li Feng asked urgently, worried that he might frighten Li Qingqing, and softened his tone.

"Okay, let's assume it's successful as you say, but... what about the staple food? Where will the staple food come from? We can't expect tens of thousands of people to... eat a few pieces of pickled vegetables?"

Li Feng silently swallowed the last five words and a question mark.

Forget it, I shouldn't discourage my younger sister. She's young and inexperienced; it's all that old fox Zhao Dipu's fault!

He said that General Zhao left with a big smile on his face that day, and it turns out that was the reason!

"Let's hold on for a while. We've already prepared the fields, and we can start planting in the spring..."

Li Qingqing grinned awkwardly.

"That's exactly what I was planning to tell you. I'll go back to Qiushui Town today to find Zhou Yimo and think of a solution, and also send Da Shuang and Xiao Shuang home!"