Reborn as a devoted sister-in-law, she leads the entire village to prosperity.

“Okay, go ahead. It’s just a small eatery here, what can’t you handle?” Wu Zhuxiang nodded with a smile.

Her family members came to help today, so there are enough people to help.

Yu Banxia nodded, and Erniu followed behind her as the two of them went to the yamen to find the village head.

"This is a restricted area of ​​the government office; unauthorized personnel are not permitted to enter." The bailiffs saw the two men walking directly into the main hall of the government office and did not beat the drum to appeal their grievances.

Yu Banxia looked at the constable and smiled, saying, "Greetings, sir. My name is Yu Banxia. I have an appointment with Chief Deng."

"So you're Miss Yu. The village head is waiting for you inside." Upon hearing her name, the yamen runner immediately put on a gentle smile.

Yu Banxia thanked him and led Erniu into the yamen.

After the two went inside, another constable asked, "Brother Zhao, who is this young lady that made you change your expression so drastically in welcoming her?"

"You know Master Yu's pastry shop, which's been quite popular in town lately, right?" Zhao Xing asked the constable.

"Yes, I know. My new wife loves the pastries from that shop. They're a bit pricey, but they're really delicious."

"Then do you know about pleasing yourself?" Zhao Xing asked again.

"Of course I know. My bride used that face mask and now she's fair and beautiful."

Zhao Xing smiled mysteriously and said, "They all belong to this girl. There's also a restaurant called Piaoxiangju opening in town today, which I heard is also from her family."

"Really? Such a young girl?"

"Although she was wearing a veil, you could tell she was a pretty young girl just by looking at her eyes."

"I was standing close by just now, she's definitely a beauty," Zhao Xing whispered.

The two of them glanced into the yamen at the same time and saw Yu Banxia leading Erniu into the main hall.

Deng Tingzhang was on official business when he heard someone come in. He looked up and met Yu Banxia's eyes.

Yu Banxia was also somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected that Deng Tingzhang was a young man in his early twenties with a handsome appearance. Deng Tingzhang stood up and looked to be less than 1.8 meters tall.

"Is it Miss Yu?" Deng Tingzhang's voice was also very pleasant.

Yu Banxia bowed and greeted the pavilion chief: "Yu Banxia greets the pavilion chief."

"Fan Shou'an pays his respects to the pavilion chief." Er Niu also bowed in greeting.

Deng Tingzhang quickly greeted him with a smile, "No need for formalities. Yesterday, the wealthy man Qian suddenly came to see me, saying he wanted to talk to me about something. Let's sit down in the side hall and talk!"

"Alright, please, Pavilion Chief." Yu Banxia nodded with a smile and went to the side hall with Pavilion Chief Deng.

There were no maids serving at the yamen, so a yamen runner brought up tea.

Yu Banxia glanced at Erniu, who quickly presented the pastries he had brought, unwrapping each oil paper package and placing them on the small table.

"These are snacks that I made myself today. If you don't mind, please have a taste."

"This one is for Madam. Don't worry, it hasn't even started selling yet. It's just a small token of my appreciation," Yu Banxia said with a smile when she saw that Deng Tingzhang was a little hesitant.

Deng Tingzhang understood the implication in her words: it was something they made themselves, not a bribe.

"Then I'll thank Miss Yu on behalf of my wife." Deng Tingzhang accepted the gifts and placed them aside.

Yu Banxia got straight to the point: "I've come to see the head of the pavilion today because I have a few things to say."

"Please say."

"First, I want to establish a relief center in the town. Any resident within the town's boundaries who has difficulties can go there to apply for help."

"We can provide food and medicine for the time being. If they really have difficulties, we can arrange work for them. It shouldn't be a problem to make sure they have enough to eat and wear."

"Our village is building various workshops, and those with pure hearts will be given priority in their placement."

Upon hearing just the first point, Deng Tingzhang's eyes lit up; this girl was going to help him gain merit.

"Secondly, I am not only a merchant, but also a doctor. I would like to hold a three-day free clinic and would like to ask the head of the village to arrange a few yamen runners for me to avoid too many people and too much trouble."

"These are all good things for the people, and I will certainly support them," Deng Tingzhang quickly replied.

"Third, I had someone investigate before. Our town isn't considered poor, but there are fifty-six beggars of all ages in the town."

"These are all people without household registration. If you arrange for them to receive medical treatment and work, could you please grant them household registration?" Having no household registration does not mean having no place to live.

Most of these beggars are refugees who came here because they had no household registration. No one dared to hire them, so they ended up as beggars.

“Miss Yu, you are not very old, but the things you do are all good things that benefit the people and the country.”

"Regarding the household registration, I will write to my superiors. If they agree, I can process it for them." A look of respect appeared in Deng Tingzhang's eyes. Such a young girl, yet she had such a broad mind.

He felt ashamed, after all, he was originally from Yunshan Town and now served as an official there, yet he had never thought of solving the household registration problem for these beggars.

I never even considered building a relief center, and I feel truly ashamed.

"The relief center still needs the head of the pavilion's approval," Yu Banxia said with a smile.

Deng Tingzhang nodded repeatedly and quickly allocated an empty house in the east of the city to her. Yu Banxia stood up, bowed, and thanked him.

“Miss Yu, please accept Deng Tingzhi’s bow.” Deng Tingzhi bowed deeply to Yu Banxia with a solemn expression, and Yu Banxia quickly stepped forward to help her up.

"There's no need for the pavilion chief to do this; this is a win-win situation for both of us."

"Miss Yu's righteousness makes me feel both gratified and ashamed. I never imagined that a woman could have such a broad mind." Deng Tingzhang truly admired this girl.

He felt even more regretful, thinking that if this were a boy, he would surely have a bright future.

Although there were female officials in the Southern Jin Dynasty, they were ultimately confined to the palace. Perhaps this girl will create a different kind of miracle.

Deng Tingzhi never imagined that he would have the ability to make his words come true.

"You flatter me, Pavilion Chief. I will go and make arrangements now." Yu Banxia bowed again, and Deng Tingzhi nodded and personally saw her out of the yamen.

The two guards at the gate were somewhat bewildered to see the head of the village personally escorting someone out, and their expressions toward Yu Banxia became respectful.

After Yu Banxia left, Deng Tingzhi summoned all the yamen runners in the town and assigned them tasks.

They will go there to maintain order once Yu Banxia holds a free clinic.

Yu Banxia did not return to the shop, but went directly to Huichun Pavilion.

"Young Master, what brings you here today? Aren't you supposed to be giving Young Master Yan acupuncture tomorrow?" Zhao Zhongxian wondered when he saw his young master come again. Could it be that his young master was also attracted by Young Master Yan's appearance?

Beauty can be deceiving, beauty can be deceiving!

"Here's the thing, I'm planning to hold a free clinic, and we'll do it at Huichun Pavilion. No matter how much or how little medicine is needed, it's all on me."

"Young master, you're too kind. Just tell me when to start. This shop will be yours from now on. The old master has already given the order that everything in this shop will be at your disposal from now on."

Zhao Zhongxian quickly smiled and said.