Holding the script, I want to give up.

Shangguan Nuoyou had been waiting at the main gate of the palace for a long time.

"Brother Crown Prince, you're so busy, why did you still come to see us off? We're a little overwhelmed with gratitude."

Seeing that the Crown Prince had already found a carriage, Shangguan Zitong happily ran over to him and said in a coquettish tone.

"No matter how busy I am, I still have to take you, little sister."

Shangguan Nuoyou gently rubbed her forehead.

"Then, Crown Prince, we're leaving now. Take good care of yourself."

"Don't let yourself get sick from handling political affairs. Wait for me to come back."

After chatting with the Crown Prince for a while, Shangguan Zitong and Shangguan Jin got into the carriage as it was getting late. Youzhi and Youxi followed, with Yibai driving the horse.

"Little sister, remember to write to your brother often to let him know you're safe and sound."

The crown prince felt a pang of reluctance as he watched her board the carriage, overwhelmed with mixed emotions.

"Okay, I will. Go back now, Your Highness."

Shangguan Zitong lifted the side curtain to say goodbye to him.

The Crown Prince watched the carriage disappear into the distance, lost in thought. Why would his sister want to leave the palace?

......

Our first stop for ordinary people: Lanzhou.

Upon arriving in Lancheng, Shangguan Zitong and her entourage checked into the City Lord's Mansion. She wouldn't mistreat herself; since it was supposed to be an incognito trip, she might as well indulge in a little abuse of her authority and enjoy life.

"Sister, are we just going to move in openly and honestly without doing anything?"

Shangguan Jin asked curiously.

"Oh dear, we've been walking for so many days already, it's only right. Let's keep going."

Shangguan Zitong pushed Shangguan Jin forward, speaking with a clear conscience and without any guilt.

"I've endured so much hardship already, can't I relax a little?" Shangguan Zitong cried out in her heart.

Here, she experienced the legendary simple and honest folk customs, going to one old lady's house for a meal one day, and another old man's house for a meal the next. In short, she was either on her way to a meal or already eating.

Of course, she wouldn't let them eat for free; they would still do the work.

Spring has arrived, and it's planting season. Shangguan Zitong sent Youzhi and the other three to help the farmers with planting, while she modified the farm tools and examined the terrain. She tested their usability and suitability. Everyone was busy.

"Luckily, I often see bloggers revising ancient things, so I still have some impression. I'll give it another try."

Although Shangguan Zitong read and memorized it, she had never put it into practice and didn't know if it would work.

"Haha, it worked! I'll go try it out myself."

After Shangguan Zitong finished speaking, he took the improved farming tools and went to the farmland.

"Holy crap, I feel like I'm going to get a nosebleed."

Seeing Yi Bai, shirtless and helping the farmers hoe the fields because of the heat and the need to work, Shangguan Zitong muttered to herself, "How can he be so deceptive?"

"Princess, what's wrong? Is it too hot?" "Why don't you go back? I'll help them finish hoeing the land. You just need to rest."

Yi Bai looked at Shangguan Zi's flushed face and asked in confusion, while continuing to swing the hoe in his hand to dig the ground.

"No, no, no, I'm here to test whether the modified farm tools work well."

Shangguan Zitong tried to appear calm. She wondered to herself, "Is Yibai really that hot? I don't see my brother shirtless."

"Let me do the test, Princess."

As she spoke, Youxi forcibly snatched the farming tools from Shangguan Zitong's hands and started hoeing, occasionally showing off her biceps.

Shangguan Zitong rubbed her forehead with one hand, internally complaining: Where is my adorable Youxi? How did she turn into a tough, muscular woman? I didn't mistreat her at all. Could it be that I'm looking at her from the wrong angle?

Let me try looking at it from a different angle, damn, okay, it's still the same.

"Well, friends, if you trust me and follow my method, you might achieve twice the result with half the effort."

"I, Old Li, am willing to believe in Her Highness the Princess."

"I, Old Wang, am also willing to believe in Her Highness the Princess."

"And me, Old Liu, too..."

Everyone stopped what they were doing and responded to her words.

The people are well aware of what the princess and her entourage have done in Yongchang these past few days.

Seeing their excited reaction, Shangguan Zi taught them better methods of hoeing and sowing, making it easier and less strenuous for them.

After teaching them most of the methods, Shangguan Zitong saw that it was getting late and said, "It's getting late, everyone be careful on your way home. These methods were taught to me by His Highness the Crown Prince. I will tell the City Lord the remaining methods. You should all go back and rest."

"His Highness the Crown Prince is such a kind person."

"His Highness is truly righteous."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince..."

Exclamations of admiration rose from the crowd.

Shangguan Zitong led Youzhi and the others back to the city lord's mansion to pack their luggage and prepare for their next stop.

"On behalf of the farmers of Lancheng, I thank Your Highness for solving the long-standing problem of sowing for them."

Lord Yun of Lancheng bowed to Shangguan Zitong.

"There's no need for such formalities. This was all at His Highness the Crown Prince's behest. I was just traveling incognito on his behalf."

Shangguan Zitong helped the Lord of Yun City to his feet.

"If you want to thank someone, thank His Highness the Crown Prince. This piece of paper contains the remaining methods. Find someone who knows them, learn them, and then teach them."

"I'm off to investigate the local conditions in my next destination. Until we meet again."

"Thank you for your kindness, Princess. Please take care."

"That's enough for now, no need to see me off."

Shangguan Zitong led Youzhi and her group to the next stop, regardless of what the City Lord Yun thought.

......

Second stop, Luxi.

When Shangguan Zitong and her companions arrived at Luxi, they found the scenery there to be absolutely stunning, so they decided to stay there for a while.

"Brother, you can come and freeload this time."

Shangguan Zitong jumped off the carriage, fanning herself incessantly with her fan; this summer was just too hot.

"Okay, okay, I'll go tell them."

Despite saying that, Shangguan Jin still helped Shangguan Zitong by holding an oil-paper umbrella to shield her from the sun.

After Shangguan Jin explained their purpose to the magistrate of Luxi County, the magistrate arranged for them to stay at the magistrate's residence to provide them with accommodations. Shangguan Zitong was more than happy to oblige.

Without any hesitation, Shangguan Zitong led Youzhi and Youxi straight to the kitchen, guided by the servants.

She taught the cooks how to make seasonal milk tea, but they couldn't keep up with the demand for ice.

Fortunately, she always enjoyed watching strange and unusual videos. Sure enough, perseverance paid off, and she finally succeeded in making ice after numerous failures.

"Wow, Princess, you're amazing!"

Youxi's mouth formed an "O" shape in surprise. She's practically become a fangirl of Shangguan Zitong.

"No problem at all, I have plenty more."

After Shangguan Zitong finished speaking, she left the ice-making method to the cooks.

The following day, Shangguan Zitong brought fresh ingredients and freshly made ice, using a special preservation method to maintain their original flavor. She then went to the refugee area to distribute porridge and set up shelters, spreading love and care.

"Friends, come and have some iced drinks! They're free! This promotion lasts for ten days!"

"Don't crowd, there's enough for everyone."

The refugees flocked to the area upon hearing that there was free food, but fortunately, Magistrate He of Luxi County sent people to maintain order.

Shangguan Zitong built a shed, with Youzhi and Youxi lending a hand.

Yi Bai and Shangguan Jin each set up a tent and distributed food and iced drinks.

The refugees were deeply grateful to this kind-hearted person and silently lined up again.

"What a kind person."

A woman said.

"Yes, yes, how could such a kind-hearted person appear in Luxi? It's our good fortune."

"It was an old man in his sixties," he said.

"Yes, yes, well said. I agree."

A young man said.

"Thank you for your kindness, Miss."

Those who benefited bowed and expressed their gratitude.

"No one needs to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank His Highness the Crown Prince and Magistrate He. They are the ones who are thinking of you."

Seeing that everyone was grateful to her, Shangguan Zitong quickly explained.

It was time to set off again. After enjoying the beautiful scenery, Shangguan Zitong led them away to their next destination.

This time, they didn't say goodbye to Magistrate He; they left quietly in the middle of the night. They left a letter, the gist of which was that they would pass on the art of ice-making to the local people, and that His Highness the Crown Prince was thinking of their well-being...

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