Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Shi Wanxia stood by the forest stream, still looking tired from her work after cleaning the fish and wild vegetables.

However, the crystal-clear river water attracted her, making her want to wash away the dust from her body.

She cautiously stepped into the river, the icy water instantly penetrating her skin and making her shiver. But she gritted her teeth and quickly washed herself.

Her movements were practiced and efficient, as if she had become accustomed to this kind of life.

After taking a shower, Shi Wanxia felt refreshed, all her fatigue gone. She stood up, ready to leave the riverbank.

Just then, she suddenly noticed the houttuynia cordata by the river. Its tender green leaves swayed gently in the breeze, emitting a unique fragrance.

Shi Wanxia was delighted. She knew that houttuynia cordata was a delicious wild vegetable with high medicinal value. She bent down and carefully picked the houttuynia cordata, soon gathering a large handful.

She put the houttuynia cordata in her basket and left the riverbank with her bountiful harvest.

Back in the cave, they found Shen Yanchu meditating and someone sleeping soundly on a straw mat. Shi Wanxia lit a fire and started cooking. There were wild eggs today, so she could make an egg custard. There were only five or six wild eggs, so she decided to give them to them.

I took out a small pot, added some salt and perilla leaves, and put it on the stove to cook. I also used an earthenware pot to stew a smaller fish, removing the bones, and added some dried meat and a little bit of dried bamboo shoots.

Inside the cave, Shi Wanxia sat by the campfire, holding a large fish in her hand, intently grilling it. The flames danced, illuminating her face.

Shen Yanchu finished his meditation and slowly walked over to Shi Wanxia and sat down. He quietly watched the flames, occasionally helping to adjust the heat so that the fish would cook more evenly.

“Miss Shi, thank you for your kindness and for taking such good care of me all this time. You have also saved my friend today. I owe you a great debt of gratitude.”

Shen Yanchu was very grateful to this kind and brave girl, who had saved Cui Yu'an again today.

A shy blush rose on Shi Wanxia's face. She waved her hand a little embarrassedly and said to him, "Brother Shen, it's fate that we met. Don't always take these formalities to heart. I didn't mean it."

Her voice was soft and melodious, like a clear mountain stream, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Brother Shen smiled slightly, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes. He looked at Shi Wanxia, ​​secretly admiring her kindness and innocence. In this complex world, people as sincere as her are rare these days.

Shi Wanxia's eyes were clear and bright, like twinkling stars in the night sky. Her gaze revealed warmth and care, drawing people in effortlessly. Shen Yanchu sensed her sincerity, and a warm feeling welled up within him.

Shi Wanxia noticed that his face was still somewhat pale, and she wasn't sure how his breathing was going: "Brother Shen, how are your injuries? You still don't look well. Can the scars on your face be removed? Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean anything by it, it's just..."

Shi Wanxia realized she had said the wrong thing and was at a loss for words, wanting to explain. Shen Yanchu smiled gently: "I know, you mean no harm, don't worry. Once the poison is cured, I will find a way to heal the injuries on your face, but it's not convenient right now."

Shi Wanxia lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly, then remembered the spider lily she had found, and immediately took the spider lily from her coat and handed it to him.

"Brother Shen, look, these are the red spider lilies I found. Is this enough? If not, I'll go pick some more tomorrow."

Shen Yanchu carefully took the red spider lily from her hand, the flower shimmering in his palm. Legend has it that the red spider lily grows on the other side of the River of Forgetfulness, a mysterious and rare flower whose whereabouts are extremely elusive.

He gazed at the red spider lily in his hand, its petals as vibrant as flames, seemingly burning with the passion of life. Each petal was delicate and soft, smooth to the touch like silk. At the center of the flower, the golden stamen shone like a dazzling pearl, radiating a captivating light.

Shen Yanchu couldn't help but recall the legend of the Manjusaka flower. It is said to be a bridge connecting the world of the living and the dead, blooming on the road to the underworld to guide the departed souls.

Its beauty and mystery are captivating. He gently stroked the petals, feeling that mysterious power. The existence of the red spider lily made him think more deeply about life and death.

In this short life, can we, like the red spider lily, shine with our own light and leave behind our own beautiful traces?

“Miss Shi is indeed a blessed person. It is my honor to meet you. I never expected that this flower is so mysterious and hard to find. I am very grateful to you.”

Shen Yanchu struggled to his feet, clasped his hands in front of his chest, and bowed respectfully. Shi Wanxia was startled and stood up, taking several steps back. She said with a hint of helplessness, "Brother Shen, there's no need for such formality. Please get up quickly, or I'll really get angry."

Shi Wanxia's deliberately fierce tone amused Shen Yanchu. This girl is still so interesting.

The aroma from the pot grew even stronger. Shi Wanxia, ​​feeling a little uncomfortable with the somewhat serious and awkward atmosphere, spoke first: "Brother Shen, stop talking. I've been delayed a bit today. How about this? Let's eat first. I had a pretty good haul today. Look, there's fish and wild eggs!"

Shi Wanxia handed him the steamed egg custard, and Shen Yanchu felt a warmth in his heart. This girl had no experience in wilderness survival, yet she was able to find so much food. This girl was truly amazing.

The man was lying on the straw mat. He was awakened by a rich fragrance, a fragrance that seemed to carry many different scents, which slowly made him open his eyes from his deep sleep.

His body ached and felt weak, as if he had endured a long ordeal. He struggled to sit up and scanned his surroundings.

Suddenly, his gaze was drawn to two people not far away. One of them was Shen Yanchu, whom he had been searching for for months, and the other was a woman dressed in strange clothes.

The woman looked somewhat familiar, and it suddenly dawned on me that she was the girl I had met in the dense forest. But wait, I hadn't seen Shen Yanchu there. And where am I? How did I end up here?

"Cough cough..." Cui Yu'an's cough drew their attention. Shen Yanchu poured him a glass of water. Cui Yu'an was startled. There was a difference in rank; how could he let Shen Yanchu pour him water?

He then tried to get up to greet her, but Shen Yanchu stopped him. Shen Yanchu's gaze swept over Shi Wanxia, ​​who was concentrating on serving fish soup. Shen Yanchu bent down to help him up and whispered in his ear, "No need for formalities. My identity should not be revealed to others for now. We are just friends, so just be normal."

Cui Yu'an stood up and glanced at the girl by the fire. He figured that this guy hadn't told the girl his identity, so he nodded. Cui Yu'an looked Shen Yanchu up and down for a long time. This time, he really went to great lengths to skin him alive!

His appearance was ruined, his martial arts were crippled, and he was also poisoned. We really are brothers in misfortune! Shen Yanchu helped him sit down by the fire, and Shi Wanxia also came forward to help. She handed them the cooked egg custard, and Cui Yu'an stared at the strange bowl in her hand for a long time.

"Cough, cough, eat quickly. After you finish eating, you'll need to rest and recuperate. Your poison requires two special medicinal herbs to cure. Heal your wounds first, then we can search for more in this forest. Don't think about anything else. You'll stay with me for the next few days."

Shen Yanchu glanced at him with considerable disdain. This kid had made himself look so disheveled, barging in out of nowhere. What would Miss Shi think of him? How could he possibly get along with Miss Shi in the future?