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

Breaking news! A brilliant plan comes to mind.

Su Yunlan spurred her horse and galloped away, the wind whistling past her ears like a war drum urging her on.

The unease in her heart gradually grew, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

Soon, she was led to a secluded courtyard, where a middle-aged man dressed in silk was waiting anxiously.

"Madam Su, you've finally arrived!" The middle-aged man, Manager Liu, who had previously worked with Su Yunlan, hurriedly came forward, his tone tinged with panic.

"Something happened, something big happened!"

Su Yunlan frowned slightly, signaling him to calm down, "Manager Liu, what exactly happened?"

Manager Liu swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly. "Just now, I received news that the neighboring Li Family Village, upon learning that our village's water conservancy project has been completed, is filled with envy and jealousy. They actually... they actually want to come and steal our water source!"

"What?" Su Yunlan's eyes suddenly turned cold. How could she allow others to covet the water conservancy project that she had worked so hard to build?

She dismounted swiftly and decisively.

As her clothes fluttered, she asked in a cold voice, "Is the information reliable?"

“Absolutely true!” Manager Liu affirmed. “The village chief of Li Family Village has already declared that he will bring his men over and is determined to succeed.”

A cold glint flashed in Su Yunlan's eyes. She raised her head and looked into the distance, as if she could already see the group of menacing people approaching.

She wasn't panicked; instead, a strong fighting spirit surged within her. They wouldn't take what belonged to them so easily!

At this moment, in the village, Village Chief Wang and others, upon hearing the news, were already in a state of panic.

"What are we going to do! The Li family village is much more powerful than us. If they come, how can we possibly resist them?" Village Chief Wang was panicked, pacing back and forth, his face full of worry.

“Yes, we’ve finally had a few days of peace, are we going to go back to the way things were before?” Zhang Fuhu was also ashen-faced. He was more concerned about his family’s assets and was afraid they would be taken away.

An atmosphere of despair permeated the crowd; they seemed to have given up resisting.

Just then, a clear voice rang out, breaking the heavy atmosphere.

"Why can't we resist? The water is ours, why should we give it to them?" It was Miss Xiao who spoke. Although she was young, her tone was firm and powerful.

"Fourth Miss, that's true, but..." Craftsman Liu was about to say something when he was interrupted by the young man Sun.

"Fourth Miss is right, we can't just sit here and wait to die!" Sun Shaonian clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with unwillingness.

"Miss Su must have a way!"

Just then, the sound of rapid hoofbeats approached from afar. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Su Yunlan, dressed in plain clothes, appearing calmly before them.

She dismounted, her every move exuding an undeniable air of authority.

"Village chief, everyone." Su Yunlan's gaze swept over the crowd, her tone calm, "I've heard about what happened in Li Family Village, there's no need to panic."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was like a calming anchor, instantly stabilizing everyone's anxious emotions.

She walked up to Village Chief Wang, a sharp glint in her eyes, and said firmly, "If they want to come, then let them come. I want to see what they're capable of, daring to steal our things!"

As everyone gazed into Su Yunlan's clear yet powerful eyes, a glimmer of hope ignited in their hearts.

Su Yunlan turned around and looked in the direction of the canal. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her, as if she were gilded with a layer of golden light.

She parted her red lips slightly, her voice low but firm, "It's time to let them know that we are not to be slaughtered..."

Su Yunlan surveyed the crowd, her gaze firm and composed, and slowly said, "If Li Family Village wants to steal water, we'll make sure they have no water to steal." She paused, a hint of cunning in her tone, "The water conservancy projects we painstakingly built aren't just for show."

Village Chief Wang and the others looked at each other, not understanding what Su Yunlan meant.

Zhang Fu couldn't help but ask, "Lady Su, what do you mean by that? Are you suggesting we give them water instead?"

Su Yunlan smiled slightly, pointed to the intricate network of waterways in the distance, and explained, "Our village is on higher ground than Lijia Village, and the water flows from west to east. When I designed this water conservancy project, I reserved several key sluice gates. As long as we skillfully control these sluice gates, we can change the direction of the water flow, allowing it to bypass Lijia Village and flow into our village's fields."

Everyone suddenly realized what Su Yunlan was doing and marveled at her wisdom.

Village Chief Wang slapped his thigh excitedly and exclaimed, "Brilliant! Madam Su is truly a genius! With this, Li Family Village will have no water to steal!"

Zhang Fuhu was initially worried that his fields would be affected, but now he is relieved and his face is full of smiles.

Even Liu, the craftsman who had always harbored resentment towards Su Yunlan, had to admire her talent.

Cheers erupted from the crowd, and the villagers' admiration for Su Yunlan arose spontaneously.

They originally thought they were helpless and at the mercy of others, but Su Yunlan came up with such a clever solution that gave them hope.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on Su Yunlan's face, reflecting her confident smile.

She felt the admiring gazes of the villagers, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Xiao Yuhan silently walked to Su Yunlan's side, held her hand tightly, and offered her silent support.

Su Yunlan felt the warmth of his palm, turned around, and gave him a grateful smile.

Their eyes met, and without a word, their love and trust were perfectly expressed in that moment.

Just as everyone was overjoyed and preparing to implement Su Yunlan's plan, Craftsman Liu frowned and said, "Madam Su, I'm afraid that changing the direction of the water flow might..."

The craftsman Liu rubbed his hands, looking troubled. "Madam Su, changing the water flow is a huge project, not something that can be accomplished overnight. Moreover, rashly altering it might damage the existing facilities, and what if..." He didn't dare to continue, but his words implied that he was worried about making things worse and damaging the water conservancy project that had been painstakingly built.

Su Yunlan wasn't angry. Instead, she patiently explained, "Craftsman Liu, you're overthinking it. When I designed this water conservancy project, I considered all sorts of possible situations, so I reserved several key sluice gates. Changing the water flow direction only requires adjusting these sluice gates; there's no need for major changes." She pointed to several marked locations on the blueprints and explained the operation method in detail, "You see, just close the gate here and open the gate there, and the water flow will naturally change direction without affecting other facilities."

Su Yunlan's explanation was simple and easy to understand, even for villagers who had never been involved in water conservancy projects.

As Liu carefully examined the blueprints and listened to Su Yunlan's explanation, the doubts on his face gradually dissipated, replaced by deep shame.

He originally thought that as the only craftsman in the village, he was highly skilled, but he never expected that he would appear so shallow and ignorant in front of Su Yunlan.

His face flushed red, and he stammered, "It's...it's my stupidity that I failed to understand Madam Su's deeper meaning..."

Su Yunlan smiled slightly, not blaming him excessively, but encouragingly saying, "Craftsman Liu, your skills are among the best in the village; it's just that everyone has their own area of ​​expertise. We'll need your help with the irrigation canal renovations this time." Craftsman Liu was flattered and quickly nodded, replying, "Don't worry, Madam Su, I will do my utmost!"

Su Yunlan then directed everyone to begin adjusting the water conservancy project.

The men were responsible for moving materials such as stones and wood, while the women were responsible for preparing food and water. Even the children actively helped pass tools.

The villagers were full of energy, as if they had inexhaustible strength.

They witnessed Su Yunlan's wisdom and ability firsthand, and had full confidence in her, believing that under her leadership, they would be able to overcome any difficulties.

As the sun sets, the sky is dyed a golden-red hue.

Under Su Yunlan's direction, the villagers worked in an orderly manner.

"Young Sun, reinforce those wooden stakes over there!" Su Yunlan's clear and powerful voice echoed across the construction site.

Sun Shaonian responded and got to work, sweating profusely.

Night falls and the stars are shining.

After a long day's work, the villagers sat around the campfire, enjoying a simple dinner.

Laughter and cheerful voices filled the air, dispelling the previous tension and unease.

Looking at the busy Su Yunlan, Village Chief Wang exclaimed, "Mrs. Su is truly a lucky star for our village!" Grandpa Ma nodded in agreement, "Yes, if it weren't for Mrs. Su, we don't know what would have happened to us..."

Just then, a villager on patrol rushed over, shouting in a panic, "Madam Su, something bad has happened! The people from Li Family Village..." He was panting heavily and couldn't finish his sentence, but his words were enough to make everyone's hearts jump into their throats.

The water flowed merrily along the newly dug channel, bypassing several pre-designed bends, and finally flowed into the reservoir next to the village.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the water, making it shimmer and sparkle like gold.

The villagers erupted in deafening cheers, waving their tools and beaming with joy.

"We did it! We succeeded!" Sun jumped up excitedly and hugged his companion.

"Lady Su is truly amazing!" Zhang Fuhu looked at the flowing clear water, his eyes sparkling with excitement, his previous stinginess long forgotten.

He could almost see the golden rice paddies, the heavy fruits, filling his own granary.

Even Liu, the craftsman who had always harbored resentment towards Su Yunlan, was now completely convinced.

He looked at the cleverly designed sluice gates and the redesigned canals with great admiration.

"Madam Su, I was truly blind to your greatness before!" He walked up to Su Yunlan and bowed deeply.

Looking at the cheering villagers and the brand-new water conservancy project, Su Yunlan felt a great sense of accomplishment.

She knew that this was not just the completion of a project, but also a symbol of the villagers' hopes.

She smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with confidence.

She gently stroked her slightly protruding belly and silently said in her heart, "My child, your mother will definitely create a bright future for you."

Xiao Yuhan walked to Su Yunlan's side, gently pulled her into his arms, and whispered in her ear, "Lan'er, you are truly amazing." Su Yunlan leaned against his chest, feeling his warm embrace, and her heart was filled with peace.

Just then, the sound of rapid hoofbeats broke the tranquility of the village.

The villager on guard duty paled and rushed over, shouting in a trembling voice, "Madam Su, something terrible has happened! The people from Li Family Village... they're here!"

The cheers abruptly stopped, and the smiles on the villagers' faces froze instantly.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, and the air seemed to freeze.

Everyone looked towards the village entrance, their hearts pounding in their chests.

As the last rays of the setting sun disappeared below the horizon, night fell, and darkness enveloped the earth, as well as the hearts of everyone...

The sound of hooves grew closer, and the clamor from afar gradually became clearer, mixed with shouts and the neighing of horses.

A villager cried out in terror, "They...they've come in huge numbers!" Su Yunlan's face darkened, and she looked resolutely toward the village entrance, clenching her fists.