Who understands? He traveled through time with a high-spec spatial ability.

Shen Qing's trip to northern Hebei yielded no results.

Therefore, he was somewhat embarrassed when he returned, and when he encountered Ji Yongchang and the others, they recognized him first.

"Brother Shen, are you back from a long trip?" He looks travel-worn.

Shen Qing hummed in agreement and then asked, "Brother Ji, weren't you in Tongguan? Why have you come to Nanling? Did His Highness give you any instructions?"

As the group walked and talked, when they were about 20 miles from Daba Village, they suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves approaching from afar.

"Brother Ji! Shen Qing!"

As soon as the horse's hooves touched the ground, Xuan Yi spun around and dismounted, quickly stepping forward to embrace the two of them.

After exchanging excited greetings for a while, Shen Qing asked about the prince's condition. Xuan Yi smiled brightly and said, "Your Highness is fine. Square face, Your Highness is saved!"

Shen Qing: !!!

Will everything be fine as soon as I leave His Highness? Did I bring misfortune upon His Highness?

Xuan Yi put his arm around the two of them and walked forward. "Let's go. The accommodations have been arranged."

Miss Qiao said, "Everyone should rest well today, and we'll divide the tasks after we've recovered from our travels."

Shen Qing was filled with questions: Why was it Miss Qiao who spoke instead of His Highness? Why did they come to Daba Village instead of the valley? Why did Brother Ji and the others also come to Daba Village? And why did Xuan Yi get fat?

The group of henchmen behind Ji Yongchang inexplicably felt more at ease here than in other places they had been before, perhaps because the guard Xuan's smile was very sincere.

Because some people have a limp, they can walk without any problem, just a little slowly.

They didn't arrive at the open space in front of the dormitory until 3:45 PM.

Looking at the brand-new brick house, Yang Maocai asked curiously, "Will we be working here from now on?"

Xuan Yi replied, "This is hardly a place to work."

Everyone thought about it and agreed; how could such a nice house be used for work? The place where they worked must be extremely dirty and chaotic.

Even in dirty and chaotic places, they dared not complain; in recent years, they have experienced the coldness and indifference of human relationships most of all. How could someone with a physical ailment not be understanding?

"This is your dormitory, your living quarters. Come on in and take a look," Xuan Yi continued.

Everyone was shocked. What? Such a nice house is for them to live in?

Although His Highness arranged a manor for us in Tongguan, there were about a thousand brothers who were unable to take care of themselves, and some of them were frequently sick and needed care. So everyone vacated their houses for them to live in.

Those who were in better condition slept on the floor, which saved them a lot of trouble, although it was a little difficult to get up each time, but they got used to it eventually.

Shen Qing frowned. "Is it illegal to finish what you're saying all at once? Why are you taking such long breaths? Can't you finish what you're saying? You idiot."

Xuan Yi scratched his head sheepishly, then continued to show off, "You guys go choose your rooms quickly. Each dormitory has three bedrooms and a living room, with two people in each bedroom. Oh, by the way, see that building outside the dormitory? That's the communal shower area."

As their numbers increase, it's clearly impossible to provide each room with a private bathroom, so we'll provide them with shared bathrooms, which will be much more convenient.

"Once you've chosen your rooms, put your bags down. I'll take you to the cafeteria for lunch."

Everyone did as instructed instinctively; the place was full of wonder.

Once inside, they discovered that the house was divided into three rooms, each containing two square adobe bricks with a small door underneath.

On the adobe wall side, there was a cabinet and a small stool.

Xuan Yi introduced this to everyone as a kang (heated brick bed). In winter, firewood is burned in the kang's firebox, making the kang warm and very comfortable.

Those with mobility issues instantly brightened up; this was perfect for them.

“We also have these kang beds in our and His Highness’s bedrooms. It’s very warm to snuggle on them when it snows.”

Ji Yongchang asked, "Is Your Highness in the village? We should go and pay our respects to Your Highness first."

"His Highness has other matters to attend to and instructed me to settle you in first. You should address him as Young Master Tan here, as the villagers do not know His Highness's identity."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Let's take a quick look around the house. Are you all hungry now? Let's go!"

After putting their things down, Xuan Yi led them towards the factory. "The tallest building up ahead is where the brothers work. The canteen is right next to it."

When Qiao Jingjing was planning, she thought that other workshops might be added in the future, so the canteen was located at the center of the crossroads, and the papermaking workshop was to the south of the canteen.

As soon as everyone arrived at the cafeteria area, they smelled a rich and delicious aroma that made their mouths water.

After enduring wind and rain for over a month, I almost couldn't resist the urge to snatch it when I smelled this aroma.

Upon entering the canteen, the aroma of cooking permeated the rafters.

"You're here? Go wash your hands and have some food." Qiao Jingjing walked over with a smile, passing through a cloud of smoke.

Everyone was stunned. The newcomer had skin as smooth as cream, bright and beautiful eyes, a neck as graceful as a cicada's, teeth as white as melon seeds, and a delicate forehead and arched eyebrows.

Qiao Jingjing found it strange that recently many people seemed to think she looked better. Could it be that the space had a beauty-enhancing effect?

She reminded the people to go to the tray station and each take a tray; the cooked food had already been prepared in wooden basins.

Three dishes and a soup: braised chicken with potatoes, shredded pork with eggs and wood ear mushrooms, water spinach, and shrimp and white beech mushroom soup. A large bowl of rice and a bucket of steamed buns.

Everyone examined the wooden plates closely, noticing that they were divided into several grooves.

Xuan Yi set an example first. Holding his plate, he smiled at Aunt Li, who was holding a large spoon, and said, "Auntie, give me more potatoes and shredded pork with eggs."

"Hehe, okay! Bring the plate closer."

After serving the food, he placed a bowl of soup on his plate, took two steamed buns, and found a seat. He then got up and went to the nearby cabinet to get a pair of chopsticks.

With him setting an example, everything went smoothly for everyone, except for a few men who could only use one hand and had to make an extra trip to get the soup.

Qiao Jingjing stood to the side, her gaze seemingly casually sweeping across the crowd, but in reality, it carried a subtle, almost imperceptible, observation.

Most of the injuries on these people were not serious at first, consisting of only minor physical disabilities.

Some people walk with a slight limp, perhaps because their wounds did not heal completely, affecting their mobility.

Some people have old injuries in their arms, making it difficult to lift or exert force, but overall, their limbs are still intact. Such physical condition should not be a problem for daily work.

Only a few were missing arms or legs.

The group looked at the dishes on their plates and the steamed buns in their hands, their eyes slightly red.

These past five years have been truly tough. How long has it been since I've had a proper meal?

The scene before me is unbelievable. Regardless, I need to eat well, adjust my mindset as quickly as possible, and get back to work!

One bite and my eyes lit up – so delicious!

What are these noodles? And what are these pink meatballs? How come they're so tender and bouncy? And why is this soup so delicious?

Waaaaah, this time it's so delicious I could cry.