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

Fortune strikes, predicament finally broken

Su Yunlan's heart sank, and her face turned pale instantly.

The convoy was attacked!

These words exploded in her mind like a thunderclap, making her scalp tingle.

Could it be Sun, the salt merchant?

Her first thought was of her biggest competitor, but she quickly dismissed the idea.

Although Sun, the salt merchant, was cunning and treacherous, he did not have the courage to do such a blatant act.

Who is that?

A chill ran from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head, making her shiver involuntarily.

Xiao Yuhan's face also darkened. He grabbed Su Yunlan and asked in a deep voice, "Lan'er, are you alright?"

Su Yunlan took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "I'm fine. Quick, gather the people and prepare for the rescue!" Although her voice trembled slightly, it conveyed an undeniable firmness.

Xiao Yuhan immediately gave the order, and the guards in the mansion quickly assembled, creating an extremely tense atmosphere.

Su Yunlan was extremely anxious and wished she could fly to the transport team immediately.

At the scene of the attack, swords clashed and shouts of battle filled the air.

Zhang, the bodyguard, led his men in a fierce resistance, but the enemy outnumbered them and were highly skilled in martial arts, and they gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

The masked men were all agile and ruthless, each move deadly.

The sharp blade sliced ​​through the air, bringing with it gusts of cold wind that sent chills down one's spine.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, which was nauseating.

"Protect the cargo!" Zhang, the bodyguard, shouted hoarsely. He had several wounds on his body, and his clothes were stained with blood.

The masked men pressed closer, their goal clear: to steal the transported salt.

Zhang, the bodyguard, knew very well that this salt was crucial to the success or failure of the new salt route and absolutely could not fall into the hands of bandits.

He gritted his teeth, brandished the knife in his hand, and fought desperately to defend himself.

However, outnumbered, the bodyguards fell one by one, suffering heavy casualties.

The masked men had closed in on the wagon loaded with salt and were about to succeed...

"Stop!" A clear, cold voice came from afar, carrying an undeniable air of authority.

Amidst the dust and the glint of swords, a roar pierced the clamor of battle: "Stop!" Young Master Xiao's reinforcements descended like divine soldiers, charging into the enemy ranks from behind.

Caught off guard, the masked men in black were thrown into disarray.

The Xiao family guards were well-trained and worked in perfect coordination. Their long swords flew like dragons, each move ruthless, aiming straight for the masked man's vitals.

The masked men, who had initially gained the upper hand, were suddenly in trouble, and their offensive was thwarted.

They were caught off guard and exhausted from being attacked from both sides, and their originally fierce offensive collapsed instantly.

Screams rose and fell, and the masked men collapsed like harvested wheat.

Seeing this, Zhang the镖师 (bodyguard/escort) was greatly encouraged and shouted loudly, "Brothers, reinforcements have arrived! Give it your all and wipe out these bandits in one fell swoop!" The镖师's morale soared, and they fought like tigers descending the mountain, their battle cries shaking the heavens.

In an instant, the battlefield situation reversed.

The masked men suffered a crushing defeat and were routed.

They abandoned their armor and fled in panic, leaving behind only corpses and scattered weapons.

As the dust settled and the sun set, the battlefield was dyed a blood-red hue.

The air was thick with the pungent smell of blood, mixed with the stench of sweat and dirt, making one want to vomit.

Xiao Yuhan quickly walked to Su Yunlan's side and hugged her tightly.

Su Yunlan felt his strong heartbeat, each beat like a drum pounding against her eardrums.

Her tense nerves finally relaxed, and the joy of surviving the ordeal and her love for Xiao Yuhan welled up in her heart.

"Lan'er, are you alright?" Xiao Yuhan's deep voice rang in her ear, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

Su Yunlan gently shook her head, lifted her head in his arms, and revealed a faint smile, "I'm fine, how about you?"

The two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with relief at surviving the ordeal and deep love for one another.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, as if gilding them with a golden glow, making them appear exceptionally warm and beautiful.

Wang Yangong walked shakily to Su Yunlan and asked, "Madam, are you alright?" His honest face was full of worry.

Su Yunlan gently patted his shoulder and comforted him, "I'm fine, Uncle Wang, thank you for your hard work."

Wang Yangong clenched his fist excitedly, "Madam, these damned thieves have finally been caught!"

A cold glint flashed in Su Yunlan's eyes as she calmly said, "No, not yet..."

Su Yunlan's eyes were sharp as he surveyed the chaotic scene on the battlefield.

The corpses on the ground, the scattered weapons, and the lingering stench of blood in the air all reminded her that this attack was no accident.

She approached the bodies and crouched down to examine them carefully.

Fingertips touched the masked man's stiff clothing, and a familiar roughness came through—it was the unique fabric of the Sun family's saltworks.

A surge of anger burned in Su Yunlan's heart. So it really was Sun the Salt Merchant!

This treacherous villain dares to be so audacious!

She sneered, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

Sun, the salt merchant, do you think you can escape this calamity by hiding in the shadows?

How ridiculous!

In the distance, a pair of cold eyes were staring intently at Su Yunlan.

Sun, the salt merchant, hid in the shadows, a sinister smile on his face.

He watched as Su Yunlan commanded with composure, and as his elite troops suffered a crushing defeat. He felt both resentment and excitement.

He admitted that the woman was indeed capable, but so what?

He will take back Xinyan Road sooner or later!

He, Sun, is the true overlord of the salt industry!

Su Yunlan felt a cold gaze. She looked in the direction she felt, but only saw darkness.

She knew that Sun, the salt merchant, must be nearby, like a venomous snake, waiting for his chance to strike.

A strong sense of crisis welled up in her heart; she could no longer allow this malignant tumor to continue to fester.

Su Yunlan's lips curled into a cold smile. She was determined to make Sun the salt merchant pay the price!

She meticulously collected every clue at the scene, including the masked men's clothing, weapons, and their routes of movement.

These will all become evidence of Sun the salt merchant's crimes.

She summoned Young Master Xiao and whispered a few words in his ear.

Upon hearing this, Young Master Xiao's eyes lit up, and he immediately accepted the order and left.

That night, Su Yunlan compiled the collected evidence into a book and secretly sent it to the county government.

Magistrate Li looked at the evidence in his hand, his face turning ashen.

Sun, the salt merchant, committed utterly heinous acts!

He immediately ordered his constables to go to Sun's saltworks and arrest Sun, the salt merchant, and his accomplices.

The next day, Sun, the salt merchant, was brought to court. He continued to resist stubbornly and tried to justify his crimes.

But with the evidence irrefutable, he was powerless to reverse the situation.

Magistrate Li publicly announced the crimes of salt merchant Sun and sentenced him to exile.

Upon hearing the news, the people clapped and cheered, expressing their gratitude to Su Yunlan for ridding them of this scourge.

The obstacles on Xinyan Road have been completely cleared, leaving no room for further worries.

The moonlight was gentle, and Su Yunlan gazed at the full moon in the sky, her heart filled with countless emotions.

She knew that this was just the beginning, and many more challenges awaited her in the future.

"Lan'er, what are you looking at?" Xiao Yuhan's voice came from behind, deep and magnetic.

Su Yunlan turned around, looking at the tenderness in his eyes, and smiled slightly: "I was thinking, there are always people in this world who never learn their lesson." As soon as she finished speaking, a clear bird song came from afar and disappeared in an instant.

Two months passed in the blink of an eye. Under Su Yunlan's meticulous management, Xinyan Road became a lifeline, delivering daily necessities to the people.

Salt prices, which were once prohibitively high, have now plummeted by 20%, as if a heavy shackle had been removed from them.

The people spread the news with great joy, and every face beamed with happiness.

The morning sun shines on the salt field, and the crystal-clear salt grains reflect a dazzling light, like pearls scattered on the earth.

The air was filled with a faint salty smell, mixed with the fragrance of earth, which was refreshing and invigorating.

Standing in the center of the salt field, Su Yunlan looked at the bustling and prosperous scene before her, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

The salt workers coming and going all had satisfied smiles on their faces. Their sweat brought them rich rewards and enabled the people to live and work in peace and contentment.

"Lan'er, you did it." Xiao Yuhan gently hugged Su Yunlan from behind, his deep voice sounding in her ear with a hint of tenderness.

Su Yunlan turned around and gently rested her head on his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat.

She closed her eyes, a slight upturn of her lips revealing a happy smile.

The sunlight shone on them, as if gilding them with a golden glow, making them appear exceptionally warm and beautiful.

In the distance, the cheerful laughter of children drifted over, clear and melodious, echoing in the air like silver bells.

Su Yunlan opened her eyes and looked at the children playing and laughing in the distance, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

She knew it was all worth it.

Just as everyone was immersed in this joy, a travel-worn figure appeared at the entrance of the salt field.

The man dismounted and quickly walked up to Su Yunlan, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said, "Madam, a letter has arrived from the capital."

Su Yunlan took the letter, unfolded it, and her expression changed slightly.

The letter mentioned that a new medicinal herb had been discovered in the south, with unique medicinal effects and immense value.

The cultivation and processing of this medicinal herb requires someone who is well-versed in medical principles.

Su Yunlan's heart skipped a beat, and a surge of inexplicable excitement welled up inside her.

She raised her head and looked intently at Xiao Yuhan. "It seems we have something new to do."

Looking at the light in her eyes, Xiao Yuhan smiled slightly, revealing a doting expression. "Wherever you go, I will be with you."

Su Yunlan gripped the letter tightly, her eyes gleaming with determination.

New challenges, new opportunities, and new adventures await them.