The young woman woke up at dawn. Li Si was still sound asleep on the bed, so Zhenzhu didn’t wake her. After finishing her morning routine, she hurried to the observation tower to see Yong Saiweihao. However, before she could enter the tower, Yong Saiweihao, dressed in full military armor, walked out hastily. His face was slightly tense. Had something happened? Was the situation on the battlefield deteriorating? "Brother Hao," the young woman called out. "Hmm, Zhu’er, what’s the matter?" He raised an eyebrow inquiringly. "Well... I have something to discuss with you, about Baihu. Are you... are you busy?" She felt a bit sorry to bother him. The current situation was still unstable, and here she was, bothering him during his working hours. "But... but... if Brother Hao is busy, it can wait until another day," she noticed his urgency. It must be something important. "Zhu’er, I have to move the troops to the battlefield immediately." "Oh." If that was the case, would it take many days or even months before he returned to the camp? What should she do? Baihu was still trapped in his soul. "Then... then... I’ll wait here." What else could she do other than wait? She couldn’t stop him from going to the battlefield. "Alright, wait for me to come back," Yong Saiweihao raised his hand, patting her head. "Ah... Um... Brother Hao, please take care of yourself." Zhenzhu’s cheeks flushed. "Are you worried?" Yong Saiweihao asked, raising his eyebrows. His eyes were sparkling. "W... Well, I’m worried about the Yan Region. You are the general, you must protect the region!" "Oh, I thought you were worried about me," he feigned a sad expression. "Well, I am a little worried.” Zhenzhu chatted with the young general for a while before he rushed off to prepare the troops to move out to the battlefield. Since she couldn’t consult with Yong Saiweihao, Zhenzhu wandered around the military camp, admiring the grandeur of the Yan Region’s army mobilization. By late afternoon, the royal army of over 300,000 soldiers had marched out. She then walked to the vegetable garden behind the kitchen. For now, all she could do was help plant vegetables. She asked the stable hands to bring horse manure for making compost again. Some soldiers, seeing Zhenzhu preparing to make compost, eagerly came to help. "Lady He, are you going to help us plant vegetables again?!" One of the soldiers asked excitedly. If so, they would get to eat the spirit vegetables again, wouldn’t they? "Yes, I’ll stay and help plant vegetables until Brother Hao returns.” "Thank you, Lady He!" Upon hearing it, they were extremely excited. It was truly wonderful to have Lady He in the military camp. How great would it be if she stayed forever? "What’s the current situation? I saw a lot of troops moving out," she asked, inquiring about the current situation. "There’s a major battle now. Prince Yunyang of the Tang Region is personally leading his troops, and Tang’s best general is joining the fight. That’s why the Young General had to move out quickly to assist. General Jiu Ba is in charge of the camp for now.” Zhenzhu nodded, hoping that the Yan Region could withstand the Tang Region’s forces. "Alright, let’s start making compost." If that was the situation, she would support from behind. Zhenzhu and the soldiers worked diligently to make compost. They used up all the horse manure in the camp and even sought the supreme commander’s permission to collect animal manure from outside. They returned with another large pile. With Lady He here, how could they let this opportunity slip by? Everyone knew how beneficial and valuable Lady He’s compost was. Just a little bit mixed with vegetables could turn them into spirit plants. Such valuable compost had to be produced in large quantities. The more manure they gathered, the more compost they could make. "Lady He, we’ve collected all the animal manure from the nearby villagers. This is all we have," a commander said regretfully. Why did the animals around here produce so little manure? "We’ll produce as much as we can with this," Zhenzhu laughed. "A’Zhu, A’Zhu. I’ve been looking for you everywhere. What are you doing here?" Li Si’s voice called from behind. Zhenzhu gave her a small smile. "Aren’t you going to Mount Weishan anymore? And where is Big Brother? I’ve searched everywhere and couldn’t find him," Li Si yawned. Zhenzhu marveled at her friend’s ability to sleep. Li Si had slept since yesterday, and now, almost evening, she was yawning again. Her ability to sleep was truly impressive. "You found him?! Where?" Zhenzhu recounted the entire story to Li Si, including Baihu and Yong Saiweihao’s departure to battle. Check latest chapters at 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✶𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲✶𝗻𝗲𝘁 "Oh, it’s that complicated. So, you have to wait for Big Brother to return?" "Oh, that will take a long time. Each battle lasts at least three months. Can you wait that long? Why not return to the capital with me? There are more fun things to do there than in this camp." How could they stay in the camp for that long? It would be a waste of time. Zhenzhu thought for a moment. It wasn’t a bad idea. At least it was better than staying here. However, the nearby soldiers cried out as if their mothers were whipping them. "Oh, Lady Zhao, how can you take Lady He away? Lady He, please don’t go." He looked like he was about to cry. Would she stay here for just a few days and then leave? She had not planted the vegetables yet. "Are you her father to decide whether she stays or goes?" Li Si said. "Lady Zhao, please don’t take her away from us. Lady He..., please don’t leave. We promise to take good care of you here. We’ll take turns guarding your residence to ensure your safety. Not even an ant will be allowed in.” "Brother, I’m just going for a trip to the capital. I’ll come back here for sure. I still have a lot to discuss with Brother Hao once he returns," Zhenzhu explained to the soldier who was on the verge of tears. "How about this? Tomorrow, you all gather more animal manure. I’ll make a large batch of compost. This way, even when I go to the capital, you’ll still have compost for the vegetables," Zhenzhu suggested a solution for them. She understood that they were trying to keep her because they wanted to eat spirit vegetables. "Lady He, please don’t misunderstand. We’re not trying to make you stay here and work. We just want to repay you for all your great help. Without you, we wouldn’t have been able to cultivate spirit energy," he quickly explained, fearing she might get the wrong idea. "I understand. Thank you, Brothers." She gave them a sincere smile. She also wanted to visit the capital and see what it was like. Since they couldn’t persuade Zhenzhu to stay, the soldiers quickly mobilized to gather animal manure from nearby towns. The next morning, when Zhenzhu went to the designated compost area, she was stunned to see a mountain of manure. "Um... Is this all the manure you collected yesterday?" "We’ve been gathering it all night, Lady He.” "Oh...I see." Each looked like they had no sleep. They got dark circles and exhausted faces, though their eyes shone with hope. Seeing this, Zhenzhu immediately started making compost to not waste any time. She and the soldiers worked tirelessly until nightfall, completing the task. "Thank you, Lady He," the soldiers bowed to sincerely thank her. Zhenzhu smiled and returned to her residence to rest. The following morning, Zhenzhu and Li Si set out for the capital. She would visit the capital for a while, and it would not be too late for her to return to the military camp to wait for Brother Hao after that. Despite being women, both Zhenzhu and Li Si were spirit energy cultivators, so they didn’t tire easily and didn’t need frequent rests. They reached the capital in just two days and two nights. Upon seeing the towering city walls, Zhenzhu couldn’t contain her excitement. It was her first time visiting the capital. The high walls stood tall, proudly proclaiming the capital’s grandeur. People bustled in and out, with soldiers strictly guarding. Although it was not early, outside the city walls were numerous shops and stalls, considered a large marketplace, much bigger than Fengfu City. Truly befitting the central city of the region. Zhenzhu was awestruck by the grandeur of the capital. She quickly dismounted her horse and ran to look at the various stalls along the way. The items for sale were diverse and incredibly novel. Li Si followed her friend proudly, as if to say, "This is my home city. What do you think? You like it right?" Zhenzhu excitedly browsed the items outside the city walls. While she was picking through some items, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed something familiar on a middle-aged woman who was also shopping. It was the latest design she had created herself, form-fitting clothes suitable for middle-aged women. It was not too eye-catching. The pattern was simple and sweet yet came with delicate details, perfect for everyday wear, neither too warm nor too cold, adapting to the weather. She had also inscribed characters and formations into the fabric to help relieve bodily aches. Wearing it for long periods made the wearer feel relaxed without realizing it. At that moment, it wasn’t just Zhenzhu who noticed the woman. Even the other shoppers stopped to stare and whispered enviously. "Look over there, isn’t that Hu Furen?" "Of course, that’s Hu Furen. She’s wearing a dress from Fu Zhenzhu Shop in Fengfu City." "Yes, such a beautiful fabric pattern and unique design could only be from that shop. Didn’t you see the store’s emblem on her collar?" "lWell, Hu Furen must be walking around the city to show off her dress, right? Hmph!" One woman said jealously. "It’s beautiful. When will I have the fortune to wear such a lovely garment?" "Hmph, do you think you can wear a dress from Fu Zhenzhu Shop just because you want to? Even if you had ten thousand taels, could you get one? They say that money alone can’t buy their clothes. The buyer must be worthy of the garment, only then will the shop agree to sell. I heard about a high-rank noble’s daughter who wanted a dress from Fu Zhenzhu Shop so badly. She traveled to Fengfu City and offered thirty thousand taels for a dress worth ten thousand. Do you know what happened? The shop staff didn’t even glance at her." "Really? Is it that hard to buy from that shop?" "That hard indeed. Not just anyone can wear their clothes." "Sigh. Why is Hu Furen so special that she gets to wear a dress from Fu Zhenzhu Shop?" "How would I know? But she is a titled furen." The chatter among the people made the shop owner, who was listening, nod in satisfaction. This was how Fu Zhenzhu Shop sold its fabrics. Not just anyone could buy their clothes. The better the quality and the more difficult it was to acquire, the higher the demand. "A’Zhu, you have no idea how famous your fabric shop is," Li Si whispered softly into her ear. At this time, the most famous clothing shop is undoubtedly Fu Zhenzhu Shop in Fengfu City. Since the banquet welcoming the delegation, Fu Zhenzhu Shop’s reputation soared overnight. This was partly because both Taizi and the Young General Zhao were wearing clothes from this shop. Who are Taizi and the Young General? They are the top men of the region, making all the women want clothes from Fu Zhenzhu Shop. With its unique designs and embroidery, coupled with the superior quality of Tiejin silk, even if the prices were high, the ladies and wives of prominent families were undeterred. Some even sold their own dowries just to have enough money to buy a garment from Fu Zhenzhu Shop. However, it was a pity that even with money, it wasn’t easy to buy from the shop. Fu Zhenzhu Shop only sold to customers who were deemed suitable for the designs by Lady He. If a customer wasn’t a good match for the design, they had no right to wear it. Therefore, garments from Fu Zhenzhu Shop became a status symbol and a marker of social class. Zhenzhu was very pleased. This was exactly what she had intended. When buying from her shop, there was no need to worry about losing money or getting a subpar product, as each garment could last for decades and had unique qualities. The capital was truly a gathering place for elite customers. It had been a while since her shop released a new design. Perhaps it was time to open a branch in the capital and launch new products there. Ah... what a brilliant idea. As her mind was occupied with business thoughts, her feet wandered, scouting for a suitable location to build a fabric shop. "A’Zhu, what are you looking for?" "I’m looking for a shop." "A fabric shop, of course." "You’re going to open Fu Zhenzhu Shop in the capital?!" Li Si exclaimed excitedly. Good! If A’Zhu opened a shop here, she would come to the capital often, and they could see each other more frequently. Plus, Li Si could ask A’Zhu to design dresses for her. "Let’s go! Let’s check out the city first. Wherever you like, I’ll contact a broker for you," Li Si said enthusiastically. Thus, Zhenzhu was quickly dragged into the city by her friend. Entering the city wasn’t difficult since Li Si was a well-known lady, making her face familiar to the city gate guards. Inside the city, it was bustling with people, far more than outside. However, it wasn’t crowded, as the authorities had planned the city’s layout well, dividing the areas appropriately, resulting in an orderly environment. Zhenzhu looked at the walls of many large houses with satisfaction. In the capital, there were so many wealthy people. Why hadn’t she thought of exploring here years ago? "A’Zhu, do you want a place with a lot of foot traffic? If you do, you can go straight down this road. There are jewelry shops, inns, tea houses, liquor stores, theaters, and schools. This street has the most traffic both day and night. But the land here is extremely expensive. Just two mu of land costs thousands of taels. But surely you aren’t poor. Want to take a look?" "No, I’m poor. I can’t afford it. Let’s go somewhere else," she decided quickly. Land that expensive was out of the question, and she didn’t like overly crowded places anyway. Zhenzhu desired a location that was somewhat remote, with natural scenery and a pleasant view to enhance the shopping experience. She envisioned that the capital branch of Fu Zhenzhu Shop would be a grand shop where customers would be warmly welcomed, able to sip tea and enjoy nature to uplift their spirits before selecting items from the store’s offerings. Therefore, a bustling and crowded place was not quite what she had in mind. "I want a place with beautiful natural surroundings, not too far from the capital." "How could there be such a place? The areas around the capital are filled with shops and shops’ buildings. Where can I find a place to enjoy the natural view for you?" The guide could only complain loudly. The demands of her friend were challenging, and she wondered where she could possibly find such a place. "Never mind, there’s plenty of time. We can continue searching tomorrow. For now, let’s return to the manor.” She wanted to return to the manor, to take bath and sleep. They had been traveling for two days and two nights, and now they were covered in dust and grime, looking quite dull." "Alright," Zhenzhu could only nod. Well, there is still plenty of time. When they arrived at Zhao Manor, Zhenzhu was stunned once more. The manor was enormous. Brother Hao had said he was very poor, but how could that be? Look at the marble-paved walkway, such expensive stone. Wait until he returns from the battlefield; she would definitely ask him for a hefty sum. "Miss, you’re back?" Nanny Hu Qi hurried to greet the young mistress who had been away for so long. Today, she even brought a friend back with her. "This is He Zhenzhu, or A’Zhu, my friend." Zhenzhu bowed respectfully to the elder and then smiled warmly. "A’Zhu, would you like to stay with me, or would you prefer the guest residence?" "Miss, how could a guest sleep in your room? That wouldn’t be appropriate. I’ll prepare the guest residence immediately. Please wait a moment," Nanny Hu Qi said before beckoning for a servant to take Zhenzhu to the guest residence. "Just a moment, please." "Thank you, Nanny Hu Qi," Zhenzhu smiled at her before turning to Li Si, who stood with a pouty face. "When I stayed at your house, I slept in your room. Isn’t Nanny being too strict?" "It’s alright. Go take a bath." Zhenzhu parted ways with Li Si there. The servants of the Zhao Manor were well-mannered and graceful, their movements reflecting years of training. Everyone welcomed and honored Zhenzhu, leaving her quite impressed. Read ‘Rebirth: This Farmgirl Has Spirit Fish Scales’ before anyone else with more Chapters at https://www.jinovel.com/en