My supermarket is connected to all worlds, and I've won so much money handing it over to the st

Chen Yanxu patted Shen Qingyan on the back, "Let's go, go inside. Life is like a dream, so let's cherish the present moment and the scenery, lest we regret it tomorrow."

Life is unpredictable, and sometimes the process is far more important than the so-called result.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Qingyan nodded, "Teacher is right, I have learned a lot."

"What are you two whispering about in the back?" Gu Xixi turned around, picked up a banana and peeled it. Chatting with ancient rulers was really tiring.

"My teacher and I were thinking about what you meant by 'Old Deng' when you mentioned it, Xixi." Shen Qingyan casually made up an excuse; he had previously guessed it meant the old man.

But judging from Gu Xixi's slightly embarrassed expression, it seems... not.

"It means a highly respected senior. That's how we address people in our area. After all, ordinary people don't usually speak in a literary style, right?"

Gu Xixi's mind raced and she came up with an answer.

She just said it offhand; she didn't mean to insult the King of the Town.

Shen Qingyan just chuckled, clearly not believing it.

Chen Yanxu nodded seriously, "The word 'Lao' is indeed a respectful title for someone of high moral character and prestige, and 'Deng' also means passing the imperial examination. When combined, it describes someone of high moral character and prestige, which doesn't seem out of place. People say that the common people are ignorant and foolish, but in this light, every sentence contains knowledge."

"By the way, Miss Xixi, tomorrow Muzhi and I will accompany the grain transport army to the King's camp. I see there are many wild vegetables and wild animals in these mountains, so let Muzhi and I take care of dinner tonight. We've been enjoying the food from your hometown before, so let's let you try the food from our Great Huang Dynasty tonight."

Chen Yanxu was in a particularly good mood and pointed to the scenery of the mountains and fields outside.

Hearing his explanation, Gu Xixi understood the meaning of "a great Confucian scholar will defend me" for the first time in a concrete way. She suppressed a laugh and nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "Mmm, mmm, okay, okay."

Shen Qingyan and Chen Yanxu immediately took their wooden guns and went out.

Gu Xixi: ...

She thought it was primitive hunting; these two ancient people weren't stupid.

The two didn't return for lunch, so Gu Xixi ate something casually. In the afternoon, she paid Cao Cao for several days' wages, which amounted to nearly one tael of silver.

The sounds of people exchanging herbs outside rose and fell, never ceasing.

As evening fell and the supermarket lights came on, Chen Yanxu and Shen Qingyan rode back, galloping from afar with laughter of harvest.

Hooves bounced and fell on the grass by the riverbank, bathed in the glow of the setting sun. Gu Xixi couldn't help but recall the line, "A scholar's youthful spirit is at its peak... Riding a horse, returning home amidst the flowers..."

The two stopped by the river, cleaned and prepared the wild animals, and then returned with the food.

Previously, Gu Xixi had always seen Shen Qingyan as a compassionate, honest, and upright official with some martial arts skills—a person who seemed both real and fictional, almost unreal.

But today, it feels more real, as if we've known each other for many years and spent many years together.

Gu Xixi then thought that this was just one of the many worlds in her vast universe, and she might forget it... For some reason, she felt a tightness in her chest.

"Xi Xi?" Shen Qingyan had already walked up to her. He had just come from the riverbank, and the coldness of the water vapor on his body immediately brought Gu Xi Xi back to her senses.

"Oh, it's nothing, I just thought the sunset was so beautiful. By the way, were all those things you gave me your own books? If you gave me all those books, what are you going to read? Should I organize them and return them to you?"

Shen Qingyan was worried that her children wouldn't be cherished if something happened to them, but now it shouldn't be a big problem.

"Since I have already given it to you, how can I ask for it back? Why don't you give me some books from your world in return? I would be very happy if you did."

Shen Qingyan held up the pheasant and duck in her hand, and then moved away from the two of them. "I'll go up and prepare first. You prepare the food first."

"Okay, sure." Gu Xixi watched Chen Yanxu and Shen Qingyan go upstairs and disappear before she took out her phone and sent a request to Modern after the system connected to the network: to send the arrangements for food and equipment.

After finishing that, she selected several hundred books of various types at Xinhua Bookstore and placed an order, planning to have Chu Feng deliver them to her when they arrived the next day.

Half an hour later, she went upstairs, where Chen Yanxu was carrying a plate of black cakes. "Miss Xixi, come and try these freshly baked herb cakes. They're a famous local snack. The herbs inside are medicinal herbs, and it's said that eating them regularly can cure all diseases."

Amazing! Gu Xixi washed her hands and sat down to eat. The pancake was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a texture similar to a chive pancake, but without any greasiness.

The overall flavor is very sweet and refreshing, but there is a slight bitterness in the aftertaste.

But after a brief period of bitterness comes a lingering fragrance that leaves you wanting more.

This small medicinal pancake has such a delicate texture.

Gu Xixi ate three pieces, and Shen Qingyan came out with the prepared chicken soup. "Three pieces are enough. Too much is as bad as too little. You can't eat any more of these fresh grass cakes."

Gu Xixi: ...

Chen Yanxu lowered his head and chuckled, "Muzhi, how did you know that Miss Xixi ate three pieces? Weren't you busy inside with your back to us?"

Shen Qingyan: ...

Gu Xixi: !!!

"Shen Qingyan, you're really amazing. You even remember the number of pancakes I made."

Chen Yanxu: ...

Shen Qingyan chuckled, "Yes, I counted them specifically and tasted the soup."

After eating and drinking her fill, Gu Xixi threw herself into her studies and practice. As for Shen Qingyan and the others, Gu Xixi showed them a lighthearted comedy movie, "A Chinese Odyssey," which captivated them once again.

The next morning.

The supply delivery machine on the second floor started working, and Gu Xixi called out to many people who had exchanged their herbs, paying them to help move the grain and pile it up in the yard.

The last books that arrived were carried by Shen Qingyan to the small courtyard by herself, and she had to borrow an oxcart from a villager to unload them all.

Before long, the King of the Town's army arrived. The people stayed inside the supermarket, afraid to go out, peering out from behind the doorframes.

Deputy General Ma directed the soldiers to load the grain and brought over a food box. "Greetings, young lady. Inside are the finest pastries from Qingfeng County, prepared by the Prince for you. Below is the silver for this shipment. Please accept it."

"Thank you, Vice General Ma." Gu Xixi returned the gesture with a bow.

Deputy General Ma then directed people to move all of Chen Yanxu and Shen Qingyan's luggage onto an empty carriage.

"Lord Shen, Lord Chen, that is the carriage prepared by the Prince for you two. You will be returning with me shortly. The military situation is urgent, and time cannot be wasted. If you have anything to say to Miss Gu, please do so as soon as possible."

After Shen Qingyan and Chen Yanxu exchanged greetings with Deputy General Ma, Chen Yanxu bowed to Gu Xixi for the first time, saying, "Miss Xixi, please don't shy away. Whether this greeting is for the people or for my own sake, you are worthy of it."

"Chen Yanxu sincerely thanks you for everything you have done, but this is a farewell and there is no telling when we will meet again. I hope you will take care."