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

Slander arises suddenly, but feelings grow quietly.

When Su Yunlan heard Manager Hu say that there was a problem with her items, she was startled, but she quickly adjusted her expression and remained calm and composed.

She knew that Manager Hu was deliberately making things difficult for her, but she couldn't let the people around her notice anything amiss.

The surrounding people were also skeptical, and the atmosphere became somewhat subtle. The original cheerful sounds in the market instantly became much quieter, with only the shouts of vendors in the distance and the occasional crowing of roosters and barking of dogs breaking the tranquility.

"Manager Hu, what makes you say that?" Su Yunlan's tone was calm, but a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Instead of frantically trying to explain herself like most people would, she directly asked Manager Hu to point out the problem.

This unusual reaction surprised Manager Hu. He had expected Su Yunlan to be flustered, but she was surprisingly calm, leaving him speechless for a moment.

"This...this pony, look, there's a small hole in its hoof, there's obviously something wrong with it!" Manager Hu finally found his words, pointing to the pony's hoof with a smug look on his face.

People gathered around and examined the pony's hoof closely, and sure enough, they found a small hole.

Su Yunlan smiled slightly, her fingers gently stroking the pony's hoof. The touch was warm and delicate. She knew that the little hole was actually a clever decoration to increase the pony's cuteness.

"Manager Hu, this isn't a problem, but rather a clever design element to make the little horse more lifelike," she explained softly, her tone brimming with confidence.

Upon hearing this, Manager Hu's face turned extremely ugly. He had thought he had found the problem, but he hadn't expected Su Yunlan to explain it so reasonably.

Seeing this, Zhu the bully became even more anxious. He had thought that Su Yunlan would fail, but he did not expect her to deal with it so calmly.

He actually stomped his foot hard, cursing inwardly.

"Hmph, that's just your side of the story. Who can prove it's true?" Manager Hu said through gritted teeth, unwilling to give up.

Su Yunlan smiled slightly, "Manager Hu, since you don't believe me, I naturally have a way to prove it." Before she finished speaking, she suddenly took out a book from her bosom. The cover of the book gleamed with a faint light, making it seem very precious.

The people around were all drawn to this scene, holding their breath and waiting for Su Yunlan's next move.

“This is a family heirloom appraisal book. It records the details and characteristics of many items. I can let you see the design drawings of this pony with your own eyes.” Su Yunlan’s tone remained calm, but her fingers had already gently turned the pages.

As the pages were turned, a faint sandalwood scent wafted out, attracting everyone's attention.

On the pages, delicate strokes outline the silhouette of a pony, down to every single hair on its mane and every hoofprint, all clearly visible.

Especially on the pony's hoof, the tiny dot was magnified several times, with markings next to it in tiny handwriting.

The surrounding people were dumbfounded. They had never seen such detailed drawings, let alone a book with a detailed explanation of the design.

Song, the peddler, stared wide-eyed, rubbing his eyes as if afraid he had misread it.

Qin Shusheng also curiously stepped forward, pushed up his glasses, and looked on with amazement.

"This...this is really a design drawing? This is the first time I've ever seen one!" someone exclaimed, breaking the silence of the room.

"Yes, I don't recognize any of the words in this book, but the illustrations are so detailed!"

"Now let's see how that shopkeeper Hu tries to argue, the young lady has solid evidence!"

Whispers arose among the crowd, and the voices criticizing Manager Hu grew louder and louder.

Shopkeeper Hu's face instantly turned a deep purplish-red. He hadn't expected Su Yunlan to have such formidable skills, and he was speechless for a moment.

Zhu the bully was even more enraged. He glared fiercely at Su Yunlan, wishing he could devour her alive.

Officer Li had initially intended to gloss over the matter, but upon seeing the scene before him, he realized he was in the wrong and involuntarily took two steps back, fearing he might be caught in the crossfire of the people's anger.

Su Yunlan gently closed the book, looked around, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Manager Hu, what do you have to say now?" Her voice was clear and firm, like a sharp sword piercing Manager Hu's heart.

Manager Hu opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything. He could only glare fiercely at Su Yunlan.

Just then, Xiao Yuhan, who had been silent all along, gently grasped Su Yunlan's hand. His palm was warm and strong, conveying unspoken support.

Su Yunlan felt his warmth and a surge of tenderness welled up in her heart. She turned to look at Xiao Yuhan, and their eyes met in the air, an ambiguous atmosphere flowing between them.

"My wife, you've done very well," Xiao Yuhan's deep voice rang out, carrying a hint of barely perceptible tenderness.

Su Yunlan's cheeks flushed slightly. She nodded gently, feeling the warmth of his palm, and everything around her seemed to blur.

Seeing the two's intimate actions, Zhu the bully's anger surged even higher. He clenched his fists, glared fiercely at Su Yunlan, and suddenly walked towards her. "Hmph, don't think you're so great just because you have a few books. Today I'm going to..."

Before Zhu the bully could finish speaking, he saw Su Yunlan reveal a playful smile and say to herself, "Don't worry, there's an even bigger surprise coming."

Enraged, Zhu the bully's eyes gleamed with greed and fury. He clenched his fists and pressed forward step by step, seemingly ready to pounce on Su Yunlan at any moment.

The surrounding people were startled by the sudden tension and retreated hastily, fearing they might be caught in the crossfire.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, and even the distant crowing of roosters and barking of dogs sounded particularly jarring.

Su Yunlan remained calm and composed, her eyes showing no sign of panic, but rather a hint of a smile.

She gently grasped Xiao Yuhan's hand, feeling its warm strength, and her resolve grew even stronger.

She smiled slightly, her gaze sweeping over Zhu the bully, as if to say, "Come on then."

Xiao Yuhan stepped forward and stood in front of Su Yunlan.

His gaze was as firm as steel, and he exuded an aura that could not be violated, like an indestructible mountain.

His voice was deep and powerful: "Step back, you scoundrel Zhu, this is not a place for you to run wild."

Zhu the bully was stunned by Xiao Yuhan's imposing aura. He stopped reluctantly, but his eyes were still full of ferocity and resentment.

He glared fiercely at Xiao Yuhan, a low growl emanating from his throat, like a trapped wild beast.

The surrounding people whispered among themselves upon seeing this scene; some were terrified, while others applauded Xiao Yuhan's courage.

Just then, Constable Li had to step in to maintain order.

He had originally intended to brush it off, but seeing the situation now, he knew he could no longer side with Zhu the bully.

He coughed, trying to appear impartial and selfless: "You bully Zhu, Madam Xiao has done nothing wrong. If you cause trouble again, I will have to handle this officially."

Zhu the bully felt even more resentful upon hearing Constable Li's words, but he was helpless.

He gritted his teeth, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Xiao Yuhan and Su Yunlan, before finally stomping his foot angrily and turning to leave the scene.

He felt extremely aggrieved, but dared not make any further rash moves, and had no choice but to swallow his anger for the time being.

Seeing this, Su Yunlan smiled faintly and gently patted Xiao Yuhan's arm: "With you here, I feel at ease." She turned to the surrounding people and said: "Fellow villagers, today's incident was a close call. I hope you will continue to support our products. Their quality is absolutely trustworthy."

Before she finished speaking, the atmosphere in the crowd instantly became lively, and many people began to gather around, asking about the specific items and prices.

Su Yunlan took the opportunity to promote the product loudly, attracting even more customers.

Su Yunlan's voice was clear and melodious, like a gentle breeze that dispelled the tension in the crowd. Her words were confident and infectious, allowing the people present to feel her sincerity and strength.

In an instant, the previously hesitant crowd gathered around, curiously examining Su Yunlan's goods.

"This little horse is so cute, how much is it?" a simply dressed woman couldn't help but ask, her little grandson staring curiously at the lifelike wooden horse.

"Ma'am, this little horse is exquisitely crafted and has an auspicious meaning. It's only fifty coins!" Su Yunlan replied with a beaming smile.

"Fifty coins? That's really not expensive. Give me one!" The woman readily took out her purse, bought a pony, and her face was filled with a satisfied smile.

Once the first customer was found, others followed suit.

Su Yunlan's stall instantly became bustling with activity, filled with inquiries and bargaining, creating a noisy scene.

Su Yunlan was extremely busy, but she always wore a confident smile as she skillfully introduced her products and answered customers' questions.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of wood, which, along with the noise of the crowd, created a lively scene of everyday life.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground, making Su Yunlan's smile even more radiant and captivating.

She carefully collected each coin, feeling its weight in her hands, her heart filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment.

In a short time, her purse bulged, and it seemed that she would soon achieve her goal for the day.

Xiao Yuhan stood quietly to the side, watching Su Yunlan's busy figure. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and his eyes were filled with tenderness and pride.

He knew how outstanding and dazzling his wife was; she always brought unexpected surprises.

Just then, Su Yunlan's gaze inadvertently swept across the crowd, and she suddenly realized that Zhu the bully, who had been standing not far away, had disappeared without a trace. He was like a drop of water that had fallen into the ocean, vanishing without a sound.

A slight unease settled over her, a sense of foreboding washing over her, as if something bad was about to happen.

She frowned slightly.

"Wife, what are you looking at?" Xiao Yuhan's deep voice sounded in her ear, with a hint of concern.

Su Yunlan's heart skipped a beat. She turned to look at Xiao Yuhan, about to explain, but found him staring intently into her eyes. She opened her mouth, but found herself unable to say anything. She could only smile slightly, trying to hide her unease.

"I...I'm fine, I just feel..." Su Yunlan stammered, but before she could finish speaking, she saw Xiao Yuhan suddenly reveal a meaningful smile. The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, and an unfathomable light flashed in his eyes.

"Is that so?" he asked softly, his tone carrying a hint of ambiguity, his deep eyes seeming to see through all her pretense.