After returning to the capital, the eldest daughter saved her entire clan with her medical skills.

The old lady picked up her chopsticks, took a bite of rice, put it in her mouth, and chewed it carefully. It was a hundred times more delicious than she had imagined.

The rich aroma of rice, accompanied by a smooth and warm texture, is like a warm current flowing into your entire body, giving you a feeling of ethereal bliss, even more delicious than the finest delicacies.

The old lady slowly extended her right hand, gently grasped the chopsticks, and her eyes revealed a hint of anticipation and excitement.

He carefully picked up the rice bowl, as if he were holding an incomparably precious treasure.

She picked up a mouthful of rice with her chopsticks and slowly put it into her mouth, her movements elegant and graceful.

The moment the rice touches the tip of your tongue, it immediately releases a rich aroma.

This aroma spreads freely in the mouth, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.

The old lady chewed the rice in her mouth carefully, savoring the unique texture of each grain.

The rice grains are delicate and soft, with a smooth and warm texture that leaves a lasting impression.

As you chew, the deliciousness of the rice is gradually brought out.

That warm current was like a clear spring, refreshing and nourishing the long-parched internal organs.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and a satisfied smile spread across her face, as if she were in a fairyland, forgetting all her troubles and worries.

This wonderful taste far surpasses the enjoyment that delicacies from land and sea can bring.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the old lady's facial expression, and seeing her looking so blissful, they couldn't help but secretly swallow.

"It smells so good! What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and try the rice that Ruan Ruan brought."

Seeing that everyone was staring at her, the old lady quickly urged them to eat.

Only then did everyone happily pick up their bowls and start eating heartily.

Exclamations of amazement and praise were heard everywhere, especially from the two sisters-in-law, who usually eat at most one bowl of rice, but in this short time they had already finished two whole bowls of spirit rice.

Seeing her family enjoying their meal, Xue Ruanruan felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction. As long as her loved ones were well, she was willing to give them the best of everything in the world to enjoy.

"The rice that my older sister brought is so fragrant and sweet. It tastes even better than usual, and it's really delicious."

Xue Li, a tiny child, sat on a large chair, her entire face almost buried in the bowl.

While eating, he didn't forget to praise her, and his serious little face made his two sisters-in-law very happy.

“Li’er, ever since your little sister came back, you’re not as close to your second sister-in-law as you used to be.”

When Arthur saw that her former best friend was now showing signs of being won over by her younger sister, she couldn't help but pretend to be jealous and said something.

Xue Li didn't realize that Arthur was joking, so she quickly shook her little head and straightened her face to explain seriously: "Second sister-in-law, don't make wild guesses. Li'er likes both of you and eldest sister the most. You are all equally important in Li'er's heart, without any difference."

Those clear, large eyes shone with a serious and determined light, striving to prove that what he said was true.

Little did he know that his earnest and adorable demeanor would only make everyone burst into laughter.

Xue Li didn't know why everyone was laughing, so she grinned and smiled innocently.

Although he was young, he was exceptionally perceptive and sensitive, keenly noticing that subtle changes had taken place in the mansion and the atmosphere had become much more harmonious.

Unlike before, when relatives were always immersed in a sorrowful, worried, and oppressive atmosphere, and the mansion was filled with a low-pressure atmosphere all day long.

The somber atmosphere that had permeated the mansion seemed to have been blown away by a gentle breeze, and the Zhenguo General's Mansion, which had been shrouded in heavy gloom, had quietly changed.

The oppressive and gloomy feeling gradually dissipated, replaced by a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Grandmother and mother smiled more often, and their words were full of warmth and care.

This change made him happy; he liked the hopeful and vibrant atmosphere.

All these changes are thanks to the eldest sister.

She was like a shining star, illuminating the entire mansion and bringing endless joy and warmth.

Xue Li's young heart stood even more firmly on her elder sister's side, believing that whatever Xue Ruanruan said or did was right.

"Look at our future top scholar, he even knows how to use the term 'evenly matched,' he's such a smart kid."

The old lady was amused by her grandson and laughed heartily, a scene that had never happened before.

Perhaps it was because their granddaughter had been found, or perhaps it was because a batch of supplies had just been transported to the frontier, and they no longer had to worry about the Xue family army having no food or clothes, the atmosphere in the mansion had improved considerably.

But every night he couldn't help but worry about his missing eldest son and his eldest grandson who had fallen off a cliff.

She knew she couldn't help much, so she could only stay in the mansion and wait for good news from the frontier.

Xue Li was teased by her grandmother and dared not say a word. Her face turned red with embarrassment, and she buried her head in her bowl in shame. She secretly vowed to study hard and become the top scholar in the imperial examination to show her family.

After dinner, Fang Lingruo and Aseli chatted for a while before returning to their respective courtyards. Xue Ruanruan deliberately stayed behind, intending to frankly explain to her grandmother about her business partnership with the Regent.

"Little girl, is there something you want to say?"

Ever since Xue Ruanruan went to the Yongchang Marquis's residence with Madam Dong, the old lady and Princess Lingjun have been waiting for her there.

Although I know that with Madam Dong around, nothing will go wrong, I still can't help but worry.

I was so excited to finally have my granddaughter here, and we just had a big meal, so I'm feeling a bit tired now.

Seeing that his granddaughter lingered and refused to leave, he guessed that she must have something to tell him.

“Grandmother, Mother, Ruan Ruan does have something to say.”

She didn't want to tell her family that she possessed the jade pendant's spatial ability.

Fearing that there were too many people in the mansion and too much gossip, if someone with ulterior motives found out, it could lead to another incident like the theft of the jade pendant in her previous life.

In the future, she would bring out all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as spiritual rice and wheat, for her family to eat. If she didn't tell her grandmother and mother, the origin of these things would be impossible to explain.

It might fool others if the blame was given to Murong Xun, but the things he brought out afterward were exactly the same as what he had said he brought from Medicine King Valley. How could that not fool his wise grandmother and clever mother?

Xue Ruanruan knew that her grandmother and mother were the least likely to harm her, so she planned to tell only the two of them about this matter, and perhaps her father would tell him when he returned to the capital from the border.

That's all.

Although she knew that her brother and sister-in-law treated her very well, there were too many people around, and it might bring them trouble. It was better to have as few people as possible know.

This is also the main reason why she chose to partner with the Regent in business; the Xue family alone could not protect the jade pendant.

If even the General of the State's mansion couldn't protect it, then ordinary high-ranking officials and nobles certainly couldn't either.

If one wants to find a powerful patron, it must be someone in the Chu and Qin states who holds absolute authority and whose word is law.

This person could only be protected by the emperor or the regent; no other family could protect him.