Phoenix Dance: The Eldest Daughter's Physician Consort Shocks the World

After this battle, the village returned to its former tranquility, and the villagers respected and appreciated Xiao Yichen and Su Yao even more, often sending them home-grown fruits and vegetables and woven cloth to express their gratitude.

One day, Su Yao was drying herbs in the yard when several aunties from the village came in smiling: "Su Yao, look at the life you're living, taking care of Brother Xiao and treating patients and making medicine for everyone, it's too hard. We've decided to do all the work for you today so you can take a break."

Su Yao quickly stood up to greet them, her eyes filled with gratitude: "Aunties, how can I accept this? You all have your own things to do."

An auntie took Su Yao's hand and said, "Sister, don't be shy with us. If it weren't for you and Brother Xiao, how could our village be so peaceful now? Just rest easy."

As everyone was talking, Xiao Yichen returned from outside and saw this scene. His heart was warmed: "Thank you so much for taking care of Yao'er, aunties. I, Xiao Yichen, have no way to repay you."

The aunties laughed and joked, "Brother Xiao, what are you saying? You and Su Yao are both good people. If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell us."

After exchanging pleasantries, the aunties quickly got to work. Xiao Yichen and Su Yao joined in, and the courtyard was filled with laughter and a warm atmosphere.

However, the peaceful days did not last long. That year, the village suffered a rare drought, the crops failed, and many villagers ran out of food and fell into hardship.

Seeing the villagers suffering, Xiao Yichen was extremely anxious. He summoned several elders in the village to discuss countermeasures: "Elders, the drought is severe now, and we cannot sit idly by and wait for death. I plan to use my previous savings to go to the city to buy some grain to solve the immediate crisis."

An old man shook his head and sighed, "Brother Xiao, we appreciate your kindness. But the grain in the city is ridiculously expensive these days. How much can your savings buy? Besides, we don't know how long this drought will last, so it's not a long-term solution."

Su Yao pondered for a moment and said, "Yi Chen, I think we can dig a well in the village to find water, and at the same time organize everyone to go to the mountains to find some edible wild vegetables and fruits to save food. I also know a bit about water conservancy, so maybe I can help."

Xiao Yichen's eyes lit up: "Yao'er, this is a great plan. Let's divide the work. I'll take some young and strong villagers to dig a well, and you can take the women and children to the mountains to find wild vegetables."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and so a self-rescue operation was launched in the village.

Xiao Yichen led the villagers in digging wells day and night, their hands developing thick calluses and their bodies soaked in sweat, but he never complained. Su Yao, on the other hand, led the women and children in a thorough search of the mountains, teaching them how to identify whether wild vegetables and fruits were edible, and each time they returned with a full load.

With everyone's joint efforts, they finally found water, solving the irrigation problem. The wild vegetables and fruits on the mountain also temporarily alleviated the villagers' hunger.

As time passed, the drought gradually subsided, and the village ushered in a new era of vitality. The villagers were deeply grateful to Xiao Yichen and Su Yao, and the two of them, in turn, developed a stronger bond with the villagers during this disaster.

As time went by, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao's child grew up to be intelligent, clever, and well-behaved. The family lived a peaceful and happy life, and all the hardships of the past became their most precious memories.

One evening, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao sat in the courtyard, watching the afterglow of the setting sun fall on them, reminiscing about the past.

Xiao Yichen gently stroked Su Yao's hair and said with emotion, "Yao'er, looking back on this life, we have been through thick and thin, but fortunately you have always been by my side. Now, seeing the child growing up healthy and the village getting better and better, I feel that I have no regrets in this life."

Su Yao leaned on Xiao Yichen's shoulder and smiled, saying, "Yichen, although the journey has been arduous, I feel very happy to have you, the children, and the villagers. I hope we can stay like this forever and grow old together."

The child ran over and threw himself into their arms: "Daddy, Mommy, I want to be like you when I grow up, protecting the village and helping everyone."

Xiao Yichen and Su Yao smiled at each other, their eyes filled with anticipation for the future and deep love for one another. They knew that no matter how time changed, this love would forever continue on this land, becoming an enduring tale that warmed everyone's heart until the end of time.