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

A convoy moved slowly along the wide official road. Shen Yanchu and the others in the convoy looked nervous, glancing back from time to time, as if they were hiding from something.

It turned out they were being hunted by a large group of refugees. These refugees were ragged, haggard, and their eyes revealed despair and madness. Armed with various rudimentary weapons, they chased after the caravan relentlessly, shouting all the while.

The caravan moved slowly, constantly dodging attacks from the refugees. Sometimes, the refugees would rush out from the woods on either side of the road, attempting to intercept the caravan. Li Changyu, a member of the caravan, fought back fiercely, protecting the caravan with his weapons and shield.

However, news of the caravan's whereabouts seemed to have leaked out. The number of refugees increased, and their attacks grew increasingly fierce. Despair began to creep into the caravan; they didn't know how much longer they could hold out.

Shen Yanchu was engrossed in studying the map, his gaze fixed on the location of Licheng. He knew that Licheng was the fiefdom of Prince Qing of the Yan Yue Kingdom. Prince Qing was a man of extravagance and debauchery, who was the younger brother of the current emperor of the Yan Yue Kingdom.

Under Prince Qing's rule, the region gradually descended into chaos. The people suffered greatly, and their complaints were widespread. However, Prince Qing turned a deaf ear to this and continued to live a life of extravagance.

Shen Yanchu frowned, his heart filled with worry. He knew that if this situation continued, it would cause great trouble for the rest of the trip.

Since leaving Licheng, he had witnessed the suffering of the people along the way. However, he was not a citizen of Yan Yue Kingdom and had been at war with them for many years. He could not reveal his identity, and his power had not yet recovered. The last ingredient of the medicine had also been located in Yunping Town, Yunmeng Marsh, more than 500 miles southeast of this place.

"Wenzhu, let's go to Yunmengze first. There we can find the last antidote to cure our poisoning. Also, the person we picked up yesterday should be Lu Zeyu, the son of Lu Boyuan, the powerful general of Yan Yue Kingdom."

Cui Yu'an was not surprised. After all, he had roughly guessed his identity from his face yesterday. But how could this person be in the small town of Yongxing and have run into his father's lifelong enemy, and end up with us by some twist of fate?

“Okay, by the way, Lu Zeyu’s androgynous appearance does not resemble Lu Boyuan’s at all. How did you recognize him? I recognized him by the jade pendant he always carried.”

This guy isn't so kind-hearted; he's probably plotting something bad again. Poor young Master Lu, he's still injured!

"Zhizhou, what do you think he would be doing here? This place is over a thousand miles from the capital of Yan Yue Kingdom. Could it be that something happened to the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence?" Shen Yanchu didn't answer, her gaze shifting to the outside of the carriage. The scenery along the way was quite nice, and she wondered how Miss Shi and the others were doing with their injuries.

As night fell and darkness enveloped the surroundings, Shen Yanchu and Li Changyu led the convoy slowly through the wilderness. They searched for a place to camp, but there was no sign of a town nearby.

Finally, they found a relatively secluded spot with a clear pool of water. Li Changyu quickly positioned the convoy near the pool to ensure everyone could easily fetch water.

Shen Yanchu alighted from the carriage and gazed at the desolate landscape, a strange sense of melancholy welling up within him. He turned to Miss Shi and the others and said, "Let's stay here in this wilderness tonight. Although the conditions are simple, we can only make do for one night."

Miss Shi smiled and nodded, and the three maids began to busy themselves preparing dinner. They took ingredients from the carriage, lit a campfire, and soon the air was filled with the aroma of food.

When dinner was ready, everyone sat around the campfire, enjoying this rare moment of peace. Looking at their tired but content faces, Young Master Shen felt a sense of relief.

“Miss Shi, your injuries are quite serious. Please rest well these days. We need to detour to Yunping Town in Yunmengze to take care of some important matters. These three maids are also skilled in needlework. Please tell them what to do and don’t try to do everything yourself.”

"Yes, Miss Shi, when we return to Cangling, I will arrange a head nanny to help you train them."

Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an both advised Shi Wanxia that this girl didn't seem to know how to train servants. She was unaware of many rules and etiquette. These three maids had been trained before, and someone had taught them some rules. But now the girl was exempting them from all of that, which was too illogical.

Shi Wanxia's sharp eyes saw through the two men's thoughts at a glance. She knew that saying anything now was pointless. Since the three had already given it to her, how she used it was up to her.

Shi Wanxia's lips curled into a confident smile. She decided to stop wasting time on pointless discussions and instead personally correct the three men's deeply ingrained servile mentality.

The group chatted around the campfire, and Shi Wanxia occasionally told them about the stars in the sky.

Shen Yanchu and the others stared wide-eyed at the woman before them, their faces filled with shock. They simply couldn't understand how an ordinary woman could know such things, especially since knowledge of celestial phenomena and star observation had always been the exclusive domain of emperors. Moreover, how could she be so accurate in her observations?

Under everyone's gaze, Shi Wanxia remained remarkably calm. She tilted her head slightly, her clear eyes fixed on the sky, her fingers moving gently as if communicating with the stars. Her composed and confident demeanor only fueled the curiosity surrounding her identity.

Shen Yanchu couldn't help but step forward and ask softly, "Miss Shi, who exactly are you? Why do you know this art of celestial observation?" The woman smiled slightly, turned to look at him, and a mysterious light flashed in her eyes.

"I'm just someone who loves the stars." Her voice was soft and melodious. "This knowledge is the result of my years of continuous learning and exploration."

Everyone was even more astonished upon hearing this. They knew all too well that mastering the knowledge of celestial phenomena and star observation required immense effort and time. This woman had accomplished all of this through her own efforts, which was truly admirable.

At that moment, the stars in the sky twinkled, as if they too were marveling at the woman's talent. Shen Yanchu and the others gazed at her, their hearts filled with admiration and emotion.

As everyone chatted idly, Qin Xin helped Lu Zeyu sit down next to Shen Yanchu. The young man appeared to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in pristine white, his long hair simply tied back, his voice gentle and cheerful. He resembled a refined and elegant gentleman in white, possessing a graceful and refined demeanor. His face was delicate and fair, with small and beautiful features, and his slender figure made him appear strangely harmonious sitting next to Shen Yanchu.

Lu Zeyu's gaze was unconsciously drawn to the young master Shen, and a strange sense of interest welled up in his heart. This young master Shen was thin, yet had a robust physique, which contrasted sharply with Lu Zeyu's frail appearance.

Young Master Shen exuded a unique aura, an aura that radiated confidence. His demeanor was composed and confident, every movement steady and powerful. Lu Zeyu couldn't help but wonder who this Young Master Shen was, and why he had caught Lu Zeyu's attention so much.

He carefully observed Young Master Shen's every move and noticed a firmness and decisiveness in his eyes. This look reassured Lu Zeyu, as if with Young Master Shen by his side, all difficulties could be easily overcome.

Lu Zeyu was filled with conflicting emotions. He didn't know why he cared about Young Master Shen. Was it because of his muscular physique, which he envied? Or was it the sense of security he exuded, which made him want to get closer? He tried to sort out his thoughts, but the more he thought about it, the more confused he became.

In Lu Zeyu's eyes, Young Master Shen was like a mystery, a mystery he wanted to unravel. He decided to find an opportunity to get to know Young Master Shen and learn about his story, hoping that this would help him find the answer in his heart.