Holding the script, I want to give up.

The third stop was Lushui.

Autumn has arrived, and the weather is getting cooler. Shangguan Zitong and her friends stood by the Lushui River, enjoying the breeze and the sound of the flowing water. They were thoroughly enjoying themselves.

"I wish I could have another five hundred years of travel like this! I'd trade ten years of being single for this carefree life." Shangguan Zitong thought to herself, "It's truly wonderful."

"Brother, we're almost at the city lord's mansion in Lushui. Yibai, you can lead the way this time."

Shangguan Zitong held a map in her hand and pointed into the distance, her eyes filled with undisguised excitement.

"Yes, I will go and clear the way immediately."

Yi Bai left after speaking, without waiting for her to finish what she was saying.

"Hey, wait a minute! Who's going to drive if you leave? What's the rush?"

Shangguan Zitong gazed at the man who moved like the wind, lost in thought. Could you please let me finish what I have to say before you leave?

"Let him go, I'll drive."

Seeing this scene, Shangguan Jin couldn't help but chuckle, and then sat on the outside of the carriage, holding the reins and continuing on his way.

"Okay, brother is so nice. I'm going to rest now."

After speaking, Shangguan Zitong fell soundly asleep inside the carriage, feeling perfectly at ease. Youyou and Youxi were left looking at each other, unsure of what to do.

"Your Highness, this humble official is pleased to welcome you."

Zhang Peng, the city lord of Lushui, waited with his group at the city gate for Shangguan Zitong and his companions to arrive.

"I cannot accept such a grand gesture. Please rise quickly."

"I came here because the scenery is quite nice. You don't need to do this."

Shangguan Zitong was taken aback by the spectacle and imposing manner as soon as she stepped off the carriage. She had already told Yibai to be discreet, so why did they have to make such a commotion? Shangguan Zitong was so embarrassed she wanted to cry.

The group stood up and led Shangguan Zitong and his entourage into the city lord's mansion.

"Ah, this is really great!"

Shangguan Zitong bounced around on the soft bed a few times before falling asleep.

In the evening, after dinner, Shangguan Zitong took Youzhi and Youxi to the night market. Shangguan Jin was too lazy to move, while Yibai practiced martial arts.

"Wow, it's really lively."

Shangguan Zitong saw many people performing acrobatics, such as fire-breathing, breaking stones on their chests, and Errenzhuan (a traditional Chinese folk art form)...

Shangguan Zitong led the two of them to browse through the food stalls first. It is said that the best food is found in the most hidden corners, so she led them through the crowd toward the delicious food in the corner.

After eating and drinking to our hearts' content, we went shopping at clothing stores.

"Boss, why are all the high-quality clothes here of such poor quality? They look like linen."

Shangguan Zitong visited several clothing stores and found the same thing, so she asked out of curiosity.

"Miss, you must be from out of town. You've come to the right person. Let me tell you, it's like this...like this..."

Seeing that Shangguan Zitong was interested, the boss started talking to her non-stop.

"Oh, I see."

After hearing the gist of the story, Shangguan Zitong left with Youzhi and Youxi without buying anything, mainly because the experience was unpleasant. The clothes were just too rough; she simply couldn't wear them.

"Wow~ Princess, look! There's iron flower fireworks!"

Youxi excitedly shook Shangguan Zitong's arm, wanting her to see this rare performance.

"Yes, I see it, I see it."

Shangguan Zitong, feeling dizzy from being shaken, said helplessly. "There's nothing I can do. Youxi is just so lively and adorable. What else can I do but spoil her?"

"Holy crap, watch out! How could this happen?"

A different person started performing the iron sparklers. This person, perhaps a novice, seemed to be throwing the sparks into the air like molten iron, causing a fire.

With lightning speed, Shangguan Zitong ran towards a child, quickly grabbed him, and used her inner strength to lightly touch the ground, leaving the collapsing house.

Fortunately, I learned some light-body skills from Yi Bai, which proved useful in crucial moments.

"Little child, where are your family?"

Shangguan Zitong moved the person to a safe area. Seeing the raging fire and the wailing of people everywhere, she wanted to turn around and go back to save people, but the child grabbed her clothes.

"Sister, my family has all starved to death."

Holy crap, I was in such a rush to save him that I didn't get a good look at the child. His clothes were tattered, he was skin and bones, looking no different from a little beggar.

"Then wait for me here, okay? I'm going to save more people."

Shangguan Zitong squatted down and spoke gently to the child.

"okay."

Shangguan Zitong went to evacuate the crowd, and government soldiers also came to help. The people also helped from the side, and the fire was gradually brought under control.

“Youzhi, there’s a poor child over there. Take this money to him.”

Shangguan Zitong handed her money pouch to Youzhi and took Youxi back to the mansion.

......

The next day, Shangguan Zitong took Youzhi to a garment factory to see how clothes were made. This rag was just too uncomfortable to wear. She had to try and improve it.

She looked at their production process and thought there was nothing wrong with it, so where exactly was the problem?

"Um, I'd like to ask, has this always been how you make clothes?"

Shangguan Zitong noticed something amiss and asked.

"Yes, Your Highness, is there a problem? Have you noticed something?"

The head of the garment makers said.

"Actually, you could do this... then that... and finally..."

Shangguan Zitong shared her insights with the person. Because she had little knowledge in this area, she could only talk about it and couldn't put it into practice.

"Indeed, this is much simpler. Everyone, follow my instructions."

The lead tailor suddenly realized what was happening and guided them to remake the clothes.

Shangguan Zitong watched quietly from the side. She really couldn't offer any help in this regard.

“Princess, are we really not going to abandon that child from yesterday? He looks so pitiful.”

"Youzhi asked worriedly."

"You can save someone temporarily, but not forever. I can only do my best."

"Besides, there are so many homeless people in this world. Should I save them all? Wouldn't that bankrupt me? They have their own paths to walk."

Shangguan Zitong was taken aback by the question; she was by no means a kind person.

Seeing that they had made new silk, Shangguan Zitong went up and touched it; the texture was alright.

"good."

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness."

"No, it's because you all have good comprehension. I haven't done anything particularly substantial."

Without exchanging pleasantries, Shangguan Zitong took Youzhi back to the city lord's mansion after seeing the fruit.

.......

"Why does this dish seem a bit too salty?"

Shangguan Zitong stared at the cold dishes in front of her. For some reason, she felt a little unwell while eating. It was probably related to an illness she already had in her original world.

"Perhaps the cook in your household put too much salt in. I will order someone to remove it immediately."

Lord Zhang hurriedly called to his servants.

"No need."

That's such a waste. Just because she doesn't eat it doesn't mean others won't.

My younger sister prefers light and bland food.

Shangguan Jin moved the dishes in front of her to those in front of him and said to Lord Zhang.

"Your Majesty, I will remember it."

Lord Zhang wiped away a bead of cold sweat.

After finishing her meal, Shangguan Zitong went to the back kitchen to see what the salt looked like there.

I was shocked when I saw it. This wasn't salt at all! It was such a huge lump; if I sprinkled a handful, it would be incredibly salty and bitter. It was coarse salt.

Shangguan Zitong picked up a lump of salt, quickly gathered some filter material, assembled it, and began the purification process.

"Haha, I'm really smart."

After Shangguan Zitong saw that the purification was successful, he summoned the cooks in the mansion and taught them the purification method.

The chefs exclaimed in surprise, wondering why they had never thought of doing this before.

"Alright, Lord Zhang, that's enough for now."

"You may widely disseminate the method used by the cooks in my palace to purify fine salt."

Shangguan Zitong and her group had stayed in Lushui for a long time, and it was time for them to leave.

"Yes, Your Excellency will."

After bowing, Lord Zhang watched them leave.

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