Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

Ye Li had a nightmare.

In her dream, she saw Mo Chen buried by a blizzard, eventually turning into snowflakes...

Drifting away in the wind...

She was so frightened that she woke up instantly!

The moment he opened his eyes, he gasped for breath, like a drowning person suddenly smelling air…

My back was covered in cold sweat.

The dream was fake, but the worry was real!

She couldn't fall asleep anymore...

Ye Li looked at the ring on her hand. It was a gift from Mo Chen, one for each of them, and she had always worn this ring.

She desperately wanted to see him right now!

She longed to be held in his arms. Every time Mo Chen held her, she could smell his pleasant scent, and she wanted to confirm that he was safe and sound.

Ever since Ye Li opened her eyes, Su Zhelan had been observing her. Seeing that she seemed to be tormented by a nightmare, she spoke up with concern:

"What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"

Ye Li nodded, patting her chest with lingering fear.

When she looked up just now, Su Zhelan saw that her eyes were filled with tears, and she was stunned. What happened?

In Su Zhelan's eyes, this person was fearless and dared to offend anyone, so why was she so frightened by a dream that made her eyes blurry? What kind of dream was it?

Ye Li was uneasy, but she knew that if she wanted to leave as soon as possible, Su Zhelan's condition had to be stabilized.

She stepped forward, took Su Zhelan's hand, and took her pulse.

He's still a bit weak, but luckily he has a good constitution.

Ye Li's expression was solemn as she said:

"I'll go make you breakfast, you get some rest."

Then they fled as fast as they could.

Ye Li stepped out of the palace. The morning sun shone brightly on the earth, warm and gentle, but her feet felt cold.

The seeds of worry seem to have taken root and sprouted in my heart...

She was certain that something must have happened to Mo Chen!

We need to go back as soon as possible.

Ye Li suddenly remembered that she used to be by the sea and could ask some birds to help carry messages and small fruits.

I wonder if it will work this time...

Ye Li tried to warm up her voice, humming a tune, hoping it would be like before.

The long, melodious song, like an ancient overture, drifted outside the palace...

God is merciful.

A great many birds came this time.

Under the sky, thousands of birds gathered and danced around Ye Li.

The servants attending Su Zhelan outside the bedchamber were dumbfounded.

Ye Li stepped forward, raised her arm, and a white dove landed on the back of her hand.

The young woman had a straight back and an outstanding temperament. Now she could even control beasts. Just by standing there, she seemed to be a wise woman who commanded nature from the top of the world, transcending the mundane.

Those who witnessed this scene outside knelt down, devoutly bearing witness to this miracle...

After she left, Su Zhelan ordered the palace servants to open all the doors and windows.

At this moment, I saw her in a white dress, together with the white doves, like the most beautiful painting in the world.

Ye Li instructed all the birds to go to Mo Chen's side and protect him.

If anything happens, please be sure to come back and tell me.

The white dove nodded, then flew away...

The song lingered, as if bidding farewell to all the birds.

After Ye Li finished her business, she summoned the palace maid who lived closest to her and asked her to call the four brothers from her residence to the kitchen.

She was going to cook for Su Zhelan, and after giving her instructions, she hurried off to the kitchen.

The young palace maid didn't know who she was, but since she came from the emperor's palace, the young palace maid dared not disobey.

The young palace maid said loudly, "I will certainly carry out whatever Your Excellency has instructed!"

So, all the palace servants, for no apparent reason, began to obey Ye Li's orders.

Ye Li went to the kitchen and cooked a pot of pork bone soup for Su Zhelan, and also made some liquid food that was easy to digest and absorb.

Halfway through, the four brothers rushed over. Ah Yi breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that she was safe and sound.

A-Yi asked, "Miss Mu, did you call us here for any instructions?"

Ye Li nodded and said formally and seriously:

"I've spent so much time with you all, and I trust you all completely."

"I also believe you all have great potential!"

Ye Li immediately praised them, which made the brothers feel awkward. They scratched their heads sheepishly, and Xiao Liu said:

"Miss Mu actually praised us, I feel like I'm dreaming..."

Ah Yi wasn't used to it either; the image of the female demon holding a needle, ready to stab someone, suited her better. Ah Yi asked:

"If you're having any difficulties... just tell me... there's no need for this."

Ye Li decided not to beat around the bush. She sat down and poured a cup of tea for each of them.

"Please have a seat. I have something to ask you."

They dared not sit down, after all, Ye Li's previous combination of kindness and severity, and her prestige, had been quite effective.

Ye Li didn't want to delay, so she said it directly:

"I'm leaving everything to you."

Her words startled the group, who exchanged bewildered glances. What...?

Ye Li continued:

“In this lawless land, the restaurant is nearing completion and the academy is almost finished. Both projects will be completed in less than seven days. However, I don’t have time to handle these matters. I’ve decided to leave everything to you.”

"I wrote down the restaurant's menu and operational details back in Tian Shu Kingdom and handed them over to A-Yi to be in charge of; A-Er, you are meticulous, so you will be in charge of managing the restaurant; A-San, go to the academy and be in charge of the daily life of all the teachers and students; Xiao Liu will assist you."

“Every seven days, you can report on the details of the projects you are responsible for. Every month, everyone will gather together for a meeting to discuss what went well and what didn’t go well that month…”

The four brothers had never seen anything like this before. Entrusting them with such a huge task was tantamount to Ye Li handing over the empire she had conquered to them.

But Ye Li always does what she says.

Looking at her genuinely serious expression, they knew she truly trusted them.

The four brothers used to be outlaws, and later followed Ye Li, thinking they had found a good master. But little did they know that Ye Li never wanted to be their master. Ye Li revealed her entire plan and even asked them to take the lead.

These opportunities to become famous worldwide are given away for free!

After their initial shock, the four brothers accepted it. Men should aspire to travel far and wide, and Miss Mu must have her reasons for not showing up.

Ye Li rattled off the arrangements, but as she spoke, she still felt there wasn't enough time. She was afraid that Mo Chen wouldn't be able to wait in the blizzard, and at this thought, she couldn't hold back her tears...

The four brothers thought she was crying because she was worried they wouldn't handle the situation well.

They all claimed:

"Even if it costs us our lives, we will achieve Miss Mu's plan!"

A-Yi asked, "With such a large project, the no-man's-land will become a thriving commercial hub where everyone can study and outsiders will be accommodated. Should we change the name of this place?"

Ye Li stopped crying and thought for a moment. Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring" from later generations recorded a paradise on earth.

She picked up her pen and wrote:

"Peach Blossom Spring."

The four brothers looked at the song and thought it sounded nice, was catchy, and had a nice artistic conception, so they all praised it.

And so it was settled.

On this day, in a kitchen, Ye Li wrote down the three characters "Peach Blossom Spring," which the four brothers later put into practice.

In Peach Blossom Spring, there is no strife or class distinctions. As long as you are willing to work hard, you will be provided with jobs. By working, you can earn money and obtain food, shelter, and free opportunities to study. Even beggars can enter the school as long as they register, and tuition fees are paid in kind through labor.

For a time, many people longed for the Peach Blossom Spring and flocked to this once-terrified no-man's-land. The renewed vitality created a virtuous cycle, and gradually, no one called it the no-man's-land anymore; everyone called it the Peach Blossom Spring.

This word spread throughout the land, from north to south, becoming everyone's dream destination.

After giving her instructions, Ye Li continued making breakfast for Su Zhelan.

After serving the food on the tray, she gave the rest to her four brothers.

When she arrived at Su Zhelan's bedroom, she found that Su Zhelan was still asleep.

So she waited quietly.

Later, when she got bored while waiting, she started drawing, since drawing can calm one's mind when one is restless.

Ye Li painted while waiting, showing no impatience, which amazed the palace maids waiting outside the hall.

His Majesty never allows women to get so close, yet this disciple of the Divine Physician Mu repeatedly breaks the rules.

Not only did he frequently visit His Majesty's bedchamber, but he could also paint on the side.

Ordinary attendants, even if the emperor is not awake, must kneel respectfully.

But Ye Li didn't like wasting time kneeling. She focused on painting, and soon the unease caused by the dream in the morning subsided somewhat.

Su Zhelan was a light sleeper and had only slept for a short while when he opened his eyes. He saw Ye Li sitting quietly on the couch beside him, head down, drawing intently.

She remained silent as always, yet it seemed as if she had a thousand words hidden in her heart.

Ye Li was already worried about the patient. Seeing Su Zhelan wake up, she went over, picked up the porridge, and asked:

"Are you hungry? I made you breakfast and have been waiting for you to wake up."

Su Zhelan looked at her, a strange warmth welling up in his heart, and he said...

"It's good to be sick."

Ye Li looked bewildered. "Are you out of your mind, like Mo Chen?"

Su Zhelan asked, "If I stay sick, will you continue to cook for me?"

Ye Li said, "I'm going back to Tian Shu Kingdom."