Fleeing from famine? Not a chance; the divine healer's wife made her fortune.

Encountering evil at the market, warmth and compassion amidst the turmoil

Before the last rays of the setting sun had completely faded, the exiled procession had already arrived in the town.

At the town gate, the bustling crowd and the cacophony of vendors' cries instantly dispelled the gloom that had been hanging over everyone's hearts for days.

Su Yunlan gazed at the bustling market, her heart filled with anticipation.

She couldn't wait to take out all the exquisite little items in the space, exchange them for some money, and improve everyone's lives.

The market was bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder, with various shouts of vendors and the sounds of bargaining mingling together, creating a lively and extraordinary atmosphere.

Su Yunlan found a slightly open space and carefully arranged the items she had taken out of her spatial storage.

They were small animal figurines carved from fine wood, exquisitely crafted and lifelike, painted with vibrant colors, making them particularly eye-catching in the sunset.

A confident smile radiated from her face, as if she could already see money rolling in.

However, this beauty did not last long.

Just as Su Yunlan had set up her stall and was preparing to welcome her first customer, a loud commotion came from afar.

A burly man with a menacing face, accompanied by several fierce-looking henchmen, strode menacingly toward her stall.

This man was none other than Zhu Laizi, the local bully. Relying on his power, he ran rampant in the town, and no one dared to mess with him.

Zhu Laizi spotted the exquisite little items on Su Yunlan's stall at a glance, and a hint of greed flashed in his eyes.

He swaggered up to Su Yunlan, glanced at her with disdain, then stretched out a large, fat hand, pointed at the items on the stall, and arrogantly commanded, "These things, I've taken a liking to, bring them all over me!" His voice was rough and domineering, as if he were declaring his ownership, and he didn't take Su Yunlan seriously at all.

The surroundings fell silent instantly, and the once bustling crowd retreated, fearing they might get into trouble.

Some of the vendors beside the stalls wore gloating expressions, while others looked at Su Yunlan with pity. They knew that no one could ever keep what Zhu Laizi had his eye on.

Su Yunlan's anger surged up instantly.

She clutched her belongings tightly, her clear eyes burning with fury.

She said firmly, "I worked so hard to make these, why should I give them to you?"

Zhu Laizi clearly didn't expect Su Yunlan to dare to defy him, and his face instantly turned gloomy.

He glared at Su Yunlan.

"Hey, young lady, you've got some nerve! In this town, no one has ever dared to refuse my demands, Zhu Laizi!" Zhu Laizi said, reaching out to snatch it.

Just then, a strong and powerful hand firmly grasped Zhu Laizi's wrist.

Xiao Yuhan had appeared in front of Su Yunlan without anyone noticing. His eyes were cold and sharp, like a drawn sword piercing Zhu Laizi.

"Get your filthy hands off me!" Xiao Yuhan said coldly, his voice deep and powerful, filled with unquestionable authority.

Zhu Laizi was intimidated by Xiao Yuhan's imposing aura, and his fat body trembled slightly. He said in a fierce but weak voice, "And who are you, you wild brat, daring to interfere in your grandfather's affairs!"

Xiao Yuhan ignored Zhu Laizi's clamor and simply protected Su Yunlan behind him, his back as reliable as a mountain.

Su Yunlan felt an unprecedented sense of security at this moment, and a warm feeling flowed through her heart.

"The show is about to begin," muttered Song, the peddler standing not far away. He had originally thought Su Yunlan would silently endure it like other victims of bullying...

Song Xiaofan stared wide-eyed at the scene before him. He had thought that this delicate young woman would either silently endure it or cry and beg for mercy, just like other people who were bullied.

But instead of doing so, she directly questioned Zhu Laizi about his qualifications, which surprised him quite a bit.

Zhu Laizi was clearly not prepared for this turn of events. A look of surprise flashed across his fleshy face, which was then replaced by anger.

The surrounding people began to whisper among themselves and gathered around, all wanting to see how this arrogant young woman would stand up to Zhu Laizi, the local bully.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, a mixture of excitement at the spectacle and worry for Su Yunlan.

"Oh, you're pretty tough!" Zhu Laizi spat, then waved his hand and shouted to his henchmen behind him, "Grab it! I want to see who dares to stop Zhu Laizi!"

Just as the underlings were rubbing their hands together, ready to make their move, a familiar voice came from outside the crowd: "Stop!" A middle-aged man dressed as a constable was seen walking quickly toward them; it was Constable Li from this small town.

Upon seeing Constable Li, Zhu Laizi's face immediately lit up with a smile, as if he had seen a savior. "Oh, Constable Li, you've come at the perfect time! This young lady is so ungrateful, daring to disregard me! You must stand up for me!"

Officer Li walked closer, first looking at Zhu Laizi, then glancing at Su Yunlan. He cleared his throat, about to reprimand Su Yunlan, when he saw Su Yunlan take out a token from his pocket.

The token was a warm, milky white color, with exquisite auspicious cloud patterns carved on it. At the very center was a lifelike golden dragon, which shone brightly in the setting sun.

Officer Li's previously composed expression turned ashen the moment he saw the token.

He reached out, his hand trembling as he took the token. He examined it carefully for a moment, and cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead.

This……

The token is clearly a gift from the current emperor, representing supreme authority!

The look in Constable Li's eyes when he looked at Su Yunlan was no longer one of disdain; instead, it was filled with deep awe and fear.

Zhu Laizi's arrogant expression froze instantly upon seeing Constable Li's appearance.

The smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by an incredulous astonishment.

He opened his mouth wide, like a stranded fish, trying to say something, but found that he couldn't utter a single word.

"What, Zhu the bully, didn't you want to rob me?" Su Yunlan held the token, her voice cold and tinged with sarcasm.

At this moment, Xiao Yuhan, who had been silent all along, moved the corner of his mouth. He looked at Su Yunlan, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. He didn't speak, but his eyes were full of inquiry.

Sweat rolled down Zhu Laizi's forehead. He never imagined that this seemingly weak woman would have such a powerful background.

He swallowed hard, forced a smile, and stammered, "I...I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. I have offended you, young lady. Please forgive me!"

Constable Li quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, Zhu Laizi, you're truly blind! Hurry up and apologize to the young lady!"

Although Zhu Laizi was unwilling, he dared not act recklessly again and could only obediently apologize to Su Yunlan.

The surrounding people were amazed by this scene. They never expected that this seemingly frail woman would have such a powerful background.

Xiao Yuhan stood silently behind Su Yunlan, his gaze never leaving her.

When he saw Su Yunlan being harassed, a strong urge to protect her welled up inside him.

His tall figure stood in front of Su Yunlan like a mountain, giving Su Yunlan a strong sense of security.

Looking at Xiao Yuhan's broad back, Su Yunlan felt grateful and admiring, and a hint of ambiguity spread between them.

However, although Zhu Laizi apologized on the surface, he was filled with resentment in his heart.

Not daring to openly confront Su Yunlan, he secretly instructed his men to vandalize the small items on Su Yunlan's stall when no one was looking.

Su Yunlan was extremely anxious after discovering that her little item had been damaged.

She knew how important these little items were to her earning money, and if they were all destroyed, how could she improve the lives of the exiled group?

She looked around, hoping someone would step forward to help her, but although the people around her sympathized with her, they were all afraid of Zhu Laizi's revenge and dared not help.

This feeling of isolation and helplessness made Su Yunlan feel depressed.

Just as Su Yunlan was extremely anxious, she suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and a sly smile appeared on her lips.

She turned to Zhu Laizi and said calmly, "Zhu the bully, I'll make a bet with you..."

Su Yunlan's eyes darted around, and an idea came to her.

She cleared her throat and said to Zhu Laizi, "Zhu the bully, how about we make a bet?"

Zhu Laizi was somewhat bewildered by Su Yunlan's sudden remark. He looked the seemingly weak woman up and down, secretly sneering to himself that she was just bluffing.

He asked in a mocking tone, "A bet? How? With all this junk of yours?" He deliberately raised his voice, attracting the attention of the surrounding people.

Su Yunlan remained unmoved by Zhu Laizi's mockery. She confidently said, "If I can sell everything on my stall within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, you can't bother me anymore, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Laizi was first taken aback, then burst into laughter.

He pointed at the few remaining trinkets on Su Yunlan's stall and laughed so hard he almost fell over, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.

In his opinion, although the items on Su Yunlan's stall were exquisite, they were not rare or cheap. It was simply a pipe dream to sell them all within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

"Okay! I agree!" Zhu Laizi readily agreed, seeing it as nothing short of a free bargain.

He glanced at Su Yunlan smugly, as if he could already see her utterly defeated.

Su Yunlan smiled slightly, ignoring Zhu Laizi's mockery. Instead, she turned her gaze to the surrounding villagers and said in a clear and melodious voice, "Fellow villagers, these little items of mine are not ordinary things. They are not only uniquely shaped, but each one also has a unique meaning. They can be displayed at home or given as gifts to relatives and friends, and they are guaranteed to make you look good!"

She picked up a small wooden horse carving, pointed to its intricate patterns, and vividly described it: "This horse is no ordinary horse. It symbolizes success and continuous advancement. If you give it to a child, it will surely bring them a bright future." Her voice was clear and melodious, like a gentle stream flowing into everyone's hearts, attracting everyone's attention.

She picked up a lifelike wooden chick and said with a smile, "This chick symbolizes good fortune and auspiciousness. The golden rooster crows at dawn. If you give it to an elder in the family, it will surely bring them health and longevity." As she spoke, she gently stroked the wooden carvings with her fingers, as if they were truly alive.

Her vivid description and infectious tone instantly attracted the attention of the surrounding people, who gathered around and curiously examined the small object in Su Yunlan's hand.

Some were driven by curiosity, some genuinely liked the trinkets, and others felt sorry for Su Yunlan and wanted to help her.

"Young lady, how much is this pony? I'll take it!" a middle-aged man said first.

"Auntie, this chick is so cute, I'll have one!" an old woman said impatiently.

Immediately afterwards, more and more people joined in the buying, and Su Yunlan's stall was instantly surrounded by a huge crowd.

The people rushed to choose their favorite items, afraid that if they were a step too late, someone else would snatch them away.

As the items on the stall dwindled one by one, Zhu Laizi's expression gradually turned grim.

He craned his neck and watched as a young girl bought the last small item from Su Yunlan's hand, and the anger in his heart could no longer be contained.

"Impossible! This is impossible!" he roared in disbelief. He had thought he had the victory in the bag, but he never expected Su Yunlan to be so powerful. In just the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, she had sold everything.

Just then, a loud voice came from outside the crowd, "Wait! Young lady, there's something wrong with these things you have!" Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw the innkeeper, Manager Hu, walking towards them.