"Big Sister! Big Sister! Come quickly and see this!" He Yu’s voice rang out, waking her from her sleep. The young woman bolted upright from her bed, then rushed out of the tent, her hair in disarray. Everyone stared at her in shock, unsure if this woman was really Lady He. Why did she look so untidy? Lady He, go back inside and get dressed properly. Look, how could you come out wearing only a pinafore? Zhenzhu, still half-asleep, was in Yong Saiweihao’s embrace. He then pushed her back into the tent. "Do you want to die? Get dressed properly," he said before walking out of the tent. She sat there confused for a moment as the sleepiness gradually wore off. Just now, she thought she sensed jealousy. Zhenzhu smiled, satisfied. She then tidied herself up. It was He Yu’s voice, causing such a stir. Once she was dressed, she emerged from the tent wearing a Tiejin silk robe, designed for agility like that of a female martial arts warrior. "Big Sister, come look at this! We’ve found the golden Jianghe flower!" He Yu ran toward her, eagerly pulling her arm to show her. As soon as she looked towards the spot, a dazzling golden light hit her eyes, making her raise her hand to shield them and adjust her vision. There really was a golden Jianghe flower! The golden Jianghe flower glowed brilliantly, surrounded by the four semi-divine beasts. Now, the flower was in full bloom, nourished throughout the night by the power of the semi-divine creatures, radiating a strong divine energy. "A’Zhu, it has fully matured. You can harvest it now," Baihu said to her, sounding a bit weary. "Oh? Can it be harvested just like that?” Could something be harvested in such a simple method? No special process needed?" "Yes, it can be harvested." With permission granted, the young woman didn’t hesitate. She retrieved a small knife from her dimensional bracelet, walked into the circle, and swiftly cut the flower. The golden Jianghe flower, much like any other Jianghe flower, was easy to cut. Now, this immortal’s flower was in her hand. "Brother Hao, I got it! I got it!" She was so excited. "Thank you, all of you. Thank you to each of you! Thank you, Big Brother! Thank you, Yu’er! Thank you, Physicians! Thank you, all the guards!" The young woman said with shining eyes. "Brother Hao, what should we do next? Should we go see the elder right away? Do we need to prepare any additional herbs? Should we bring a valuable gift for the meeting?" She held up the golden Jianghe flower, asking him since she was unsure of the next steps. "Nothing needs to be done." "Oh, why is that?” Didn’t we search for this immortal’s flower to offer as a gift to the physician? If we do nothing, how will he get better?" "Spread the news that we found the golden Jianghe flower. She will come to us herself," the young man said, as if he knew the elder from the God of Remedy Sect well. With that, Zhenzhu nodded in agreement. "Let’s go. We can return to the capital now." With that, everyone withdrew from the Jianghe field and returned to the military camp, preparing for the journey back to the capital the next day. Zhenzhu sat on her horse, feeling more cheerful than usual. Upon arriving at the camp, He Ming and He Yu came to her tent to bid farewell. With every problem resolved, it was time for them to continue their journey. This time, He Ming planned to travel to different regions, exploring the wider world. "Big Brother, Little Brother, thank you so much for helping." "We are siblings; how could we not help? Well, I must leave now. Take care. Tell Father and Mother that I am well," He Ming said. "Yu’er, take good care of yourself too. As for Xiao She, if you want to form a bond with him, go ahead. It will allow you to communicate with him better, without guessing," Xiao She and He Yu were very close, even more than anyone else in the family. Therefore, he was the most suitable to form a bond with Xiao She, and she was confident that Xiao She would agree to bond with He Yu. "Can I really do it?!" The young boy asked excitedly. "Thank you, Big Sister." "No need to thank me. I’m not his owner. He is more attached to you. He should form a bond with you." The three siblings said their goodbyes for a while before He Ming and He Yu departed. This left her feeling a bit sad. Her family had been with her for so long that she had become accustomed to their presence. Now that they were leaving, she felt an unusual emptiness in her heart. "Zhu’er..." Yong Saiweihao approached her tent and saw the young woman standing there, wistfully watching her siblings leave. "They walk a path to be envied," Yong Saiweihao remarked. "Yes, they do. They can achieve whatever they want. If they want to head north, they then head north. If they want to head south, they then head south. They can go wherever they want to, cross mountains and rivers without being confined by anyone. How could such a life not be happy?" "One gets what one values." "Yes. And what do you value, Brother Hao? A life of happiness or honor and advancement?" The young man remained silent for a long while. "I haven’t been able to choose happiness for a long time," Yong Saiweihao murmured, as if speaking more to himself than answering her question. "Never mind... but now I can choose happiness. Rest now. Tomorrow, we will travel back to the capital." The next morning, Yong Saiweihao’s convoy, consisting of physicians and several hundred guards, set out from the temporary military camp where they had been stationed for several months. Now that the war was over, the battlefield was deserted, with only the spirits of the fallen remaining. The general returned to his homeland in victory. Zhenzhu traveled on a medium-sized warhorse, not too big but sturdy and resilient. Originally, this horse was very unruly, causing many horse caretakers to be scared of it. However, it allowed Zhenzhu to ride it easily because she had a way to entice it—she fed it spiritual energized water. With such a treat, how could it refuse? Thus, the once unruly horse became very obedient. However, no one could approach it except for Zhenzhu. If anyone tried to get close, the horse would get agitated and kick immediately. Some of the guards secretly asked Zhenzhu how she managed to tame it, but the young woman only gave them a faint smile. The journey back to the capital was rushed because Yong Saiweihao wanted to catch up with the army that had gone ahead on foot. Thus, he pushed everyone to travel throughout the day. It was Zhenzhu who worried that his body might not endure the strain, as he was now an ordinary person without spirit energy. She feared that prolonged travel without rest might make him ill. But she was mistaken. His body was much more resilient than she had anticipated. Even after traveling for so long, he showed no signs of fatigue. Perhaps she was worrying too much. They finally arrived at a small village, where Yong Saiweihao ordered everyone to rest. Their horses had been running without a break for too long and were overly exhausted. This village was not far from the war zone, and most of the villagers had already fled north. Only a few villagers remained, mostly elderly people with no family and no strength to leave. Zhenzhu took a rest under a large shady tree by the roadside, next to a pasture where goats and donkeys grazed. About ten scrawny animals were nibbling on the grass. The young woman sat down and took out her water bottle to quench her thirst. She also secretly gave some to her hot-tempered horse. Once it drank the spiritual energized water, it calmed down and became much more pleasant. "Brothers, are you soldiers? Yesterday, I saw many soldiers coming from the border. I’m so happy we won the war. Now I don’t have to hide in burrows anymore!" A young boy’s voice called out to a guard leading his horse to rest under a tree near her. The young woman looked in the direction of the voice and saw a boy about 5 or 6 years old, dressed in clean, voile fabric clothes with a small bag on his back. His face was clear and clean, and his innocent eyes sparkled with joy at the Yan Region’s victory. He was likely the caretaker of the goats. "Mmm," one of the guards grunted in response, giving his horse some water. The boy, undeterred, continued to chat with the guard, but only received short replies. Zhenzhu felt sympathetic. The guard and his master seemed to share the same personality, responding with just one word while the other was eagerly trying to talk to. If she were that boy, she would have given up trying to converse long ago. "Big brother, your horses must be very tired. I have something to offer. Interested? If your horses try it, they’ll be energetic and able to run all the way to the capital without stopping," the boy persisted. The guard still showed no interest, thinking the boy was just excited about the war victory and looking for an excuse to talk to the soldiers. However, the only young woman in the group, Zhenzhu, was intrigued. She listened from not so far. "Little brother, come over here to big sister," Zhenzhu beckoned to him. "Oh, there’s a beautiful big sister here too! Are you also a soldier? You’re so beautiful." The boy turned to look at her, eyes widening. He quickly ran over, not noticing the beautiful big sister earlier because the horse had blocked his view. "I am not a soldier. I am just... an assistant to them." It was somewhat accurate to say she was the soldiers’ assistant, since she was indeed traveling to help them. "Ah, I see. Is it good to be a soldier’s assistant? I want to be a soldier too. If I can’t be a soldier, I could be an assistant instead," the boy exclaimed with sparkling, hopeful eyes. "Mmm, you’re a boy with aspirations. When you grow up, may you become a soldier." Kids were , wanting to become a soldier because they saw that the soldiers were valiant and majestic, unaware of the harsh realities that lay beneath the valor. They would never know when they would die on the battlefield. But never mind, everyone had their own aspirations, and being loyal to the region was commendable. "Yes, I will!" the boy nodded with determination. "Just now, you mentioned something that can make horses spirited and run long distances without getting tired?" She asked, intrigued. "Yes. Don’t be surprised when you see it. It’s something you won’t find anywhere else, only at my home. Do you want to see it? I’ll bring it to you right away." If not because the beautiful sister was kind, he wouldn’t show it. If these people weren’t brave soldiers, he wouldn’t offer it. Such a great item, yet those soldiers weren’t interested. But this sister wanted to see, so he would bring it for her to see, considered a villager like him returning a favor to the soldiers. "Yes, I’d love to see it. Can you bring it here?" "Sure. Wait here for a moment, Sister. I’ll bring it to you," the boy said before running off. Zhenzhu watched him disappear into a large bush at the end of the field. She smiled fondly, reminded of He Yu as a child. "Zhu’er, what are you talking about with that kid?" Yong Saiweihao approached and sat down on the grass beside her. "He was just offering something good.” "I don’t know yet. I’m waiting to see." "Mmm," the man nodded before tucking her hair that was touching her face behind her ear. "No, I’m not. What about you?" Zhenzhu shook her head and smiled. They had just settled into a conversation when the little goat keeper boy came running back, holding out a basket to Zhenzhu. "Big sister, here it is. This is the fruit I give to the donkeys. When they eat it, they become so spirited they can carry loads from this village to the next two without stopping." The boy said with a wide smile. He then looked at Yong Saiweihao and his attire with his eyes being even more sparkling. "Big brother, are you the leader of the soldiers? You look so majestic!" "Mmm," The young man nodded once, then leaned over to look at the fruit the kid mentioned in the basket. But at that moment, Zhenzhu was stunned. T... These are! How could there be coffee beans here? And why weren’t they roasted and brewed to drink? Seeing the coffee beans, she was instantly reminded of her past life where she loved drinking coffee. Moreover, she missed the atmosphere in the coffee shop, which there were many of them across the town in her previous life. At that moment, a great idea quickly formed in her mind. "Little one, did you grow these fruits? How many trees do you grow, and where did you get the seeds?!" Zhenzhu was so excited that her hands were trembling. She reached out to grasp his arm, seeking answers. However, Yong Saiweihao’s large hand caught hers first. "Zhu’er, do you know what these fruits are?" Yong Saiweihao glanced at the coffee beans again, having never seen them before. "I do," Zhenzhu replied, her eyes fixed on the boy’s face, waiting for his answer. "Oh, I didn’t plant them, big sister. My grandfather planted them before I was born," the boy answered, though it didn’t satisfy her much. She proceeded to question the little boy thoroughly. She learned that his grandfather used to be a horse groom for a wealthy merchant. Long ago, the merchant once traveled far north for trade. During that journey, his grandfather said they traveled a great distance to the north, encountering many tribes. The people there spoke languages different from theirs and had peculiar appearances, being much taller and larger than them. However, those people were wild and unwelcoming to strangers who looked different. After that journey, the merchant never traveled north again. However, the boy’s grandfather brought back a remarkable fruit. As a horse groom, he had to keep the horses strong and ready for travel. However, during a long journey, the horses would become tired. By chance, he saved a tall goat keeper boy from one of the northern tribes. They became friends, and the goat keeper gave him some fruits, saying that if given to animals, it would invigorate them. Initially, his grandfather did not believe it, but when he tried feeding the strange fruit to the horses, it indeed made them more energetic. He secretly brought them back and planted several trees in his garden. It took five years for the trees to bear fruit. After resigning from the merchant’s service, he became a goat and donkey keeper, selling them and using them to transport goods for the villagers. He used the benefit of this fruit when the animals had to transport goods to other villages. The donkeys, after eating the fruit, would indeed become more vigorous for a short while, but afterward, they would become sluggish for a period. "And where is your grandfather now?" "He has passed away. Now I live with my mother," the boy replied, knowing about his grandfather’s story only from his mother. "And no other villagers use these fruits for their horses or donkeys?" "No, they don’t. Others who tried planting them cut the trees down after a while, preferring to grow other crops. They said those were useless, taking too long for the trees to bear fruit." Most villagers were farmers. Thus, they did not care much about it. They planted whatever made good money. So, it meant only the boy’s family had these trees. It hadn’t reached other places yet. "If I want to buy some of these fruits to plant, would that be possible?" Zhenzhu asked excitedly. She was so lucky that she ran into him, so lucky that Brother Hao ordered them to rest here, and she happened to sit and rest under the tree’s shade, close to the goat raising field of this boy. "Huh? Buy them? No need to buy them, big sister. I’ll give them to you for free," the boy said. The fruits only had that benefit. And there were many dropping down under the plants, so they were not considered valuable. Moreover, he liked this big sister, so beautiful. The boy grinned, but he could not look at big sister’s face for long since the stern face of the soldier leader brother blocked him, destroying the joy of admiring the beauty of his. "Brother Hao, don’t block me. I’m talking to him," Zhenzhu said irritably. She was in the middle of a conversation, and he was obstructing her. She stepped out from behind Yong Saiweihao and addressed the boy again. "It’s alright, dear. I want to grow it to propagate and sell for profit. Will you sell it to me?" Zhenzhu asked the boy. "Can it be sold?" The boy still frowned in doubt. "I have a way to make it sell. Moreover, if you grow a lot, you can sell them to me as well. Will you share its seeds with me?" "Why not, if you say so. I’ll sell it at a low price. How much do you need? I can gather as much as you want." The boy nodded. Normally, he wasn’t possessive about this fruit. If the beautiful sister could grow and sell it, he didn’t mind. His only worry was whether it could sell or not. "Let’s go! We’ll gather them together. I’ll gather them with you, collect as many as possible, as much as there is." "Yes, that many," Zhenzhu nodded excitedly. She had found a new plant. "Brother Hao, I’ll go gather fruit with this little brother first. Thank you." She asked for permission and granted herself that permission without waiting for a reply from the young general. Before he could say anything, he saw her back swiftly following the boy. The young man could only sigh before following her with some guards. As he walked, he heard laughter and excited exclamations. It seemed she had found a plant she liked. Yong Saiweihao could only smile. She truly was Lady He. "Take that one, the ripest seeds, the ripest seeds." "Yes, yes, gather them all." "Yes, that one. Be careful, I’m going to plant them. Don’t bruise them too much." When Yong Saiweihao arrived, he found that she had already gathered a good amount of fruit. He could only signal his guards to help collect more. "Thank you," the young woman turned and flashed a bright smile at him. Everyone busily gathered the strange fruit following the Young General’s orders. Eventually, over ten baskets of ripe fruit were lined up in front of Zhenzhu. The young woman almost wanted to kneel and hug the large baskets in satisfaction. She quickly stored the baskets into her dimensional bracelet and took out a large pouch of tael to hand to the boy kindly. She was in an exceptionally good mood today. "This is for the fruit." The boy accepted the heavy money pouch. Weighing it, he realized it was quite substantial. He poured out the contents and, seeing the large amount of money, his eyes widened. Had the sister given him too much? This much money would last him ten years. He could buy many more goats and donkeys. "Sister, this... this is too much," the boy said hesitantly. "It’s alright. It’s for such a special plant. Don’t forget, you can grow more trees and sell them to me. I’ll write down my address for you. You can send me a letter, and I’ll send a cart to collect them," Zhenzhu emphasized to him. "Yes!" the boy replied firmly. He never expected that the goat-feeding fruit, which he thought was useless, could be grown for profit. The few fruit trees now proved to be beneficial. After making arrangements with the boy and resting the horses for a while, Yong Saiweihao and Zhenzhu’s convoy continued their journey. Their two horses walked side by side along the reddish-brown road. Zhenzhu and Yong Saiweihao rode slowly, chatting animatedly. Zhenzhu explained that the fruit she had bought could be used to make a drink with a distinctive aromatic scent and a bitter taste, which, once tried, was hard to put down. For those who disliked bitterness, the flavor could be sweetened, or milk could be added for a different taste. It could be cow milk or goat milk. "Are you planning to plant it in Fengfu City?" Yong Saiweihao asked. When Zhenzhu nodded, the young general’s face grew serious. "Why not plant it near the capital? The land here is more fertile than in Fengfu." "The land here is not cheap. I want to plant several hundred mu. It would be better to plant it in Fengfu." She had a lot of vacant land in Fengfu where she could also closely manage her orchards, vegetable gardens, mulberry fields, and weaving factory. Even though she had close people and workers to manage these places in her absence, she felt more confident doing it herself. However, Zhenzhu regretted not having a market in the capital, as it was a hub for nobles, titled wives, and renowned merchants. Opening a coffee shop in the capital would attract more customers and help distribute her products to other cities more easily. But never mind, business needed to be approached gradually. Rushing could ruin the great plan. Now, she should check on her capital branch of Fu Zhenzhu fabric shop and her oil trade first. She had left these responsibilities to her friend for a long time and wondered if they were making a profit or running at a loss. The young general’s convoy traveled for another half day and finally caught up with the army that had set out earlier. Most of the soldiers, upon arrival, had to be stationed at the inner camp, the place that was like their home. The general could not lead hundreds of thousands of troops into the capital since he might be seen as a rebel rather than a man worthy of commendation. The reason was moving such a large force would affect the trust of the one seated on the Dragon Throne. After traveling with the main army for over three days, they reached the inner military camp, the same place where Zhenzhu had first stayed and helped them plant vegetables. General Zhao Yangshi’s and Yong Saiweihao’s convoys did not stop frequently, hurrying back to the capital. They traveled, resting occasionally to let the horses rest, and finally reached the capital. At this time, Zhenzhu heard the sound of drums and various musical instruments playing a lively rhythm from a distance. Looking ahead, she saw that the area in front of the city walls was crowded with people. They were cheering for the soldiers who had defended their land. Some villagers held fruits, fresh and dried goods, flowers, and small tokens to offer to the soldiers marching behind Yong Saiweihao’s horse. Zhenzhu rode her horse slowly and stopped by the roadside before reaching the city walls, wanting to honor these brave heroes and let them receive the people’s praise proudly. Thus, she ended up at the rear of the procession, intending to enter the city after all the soldiers had passed through. "Why did you stop?" A familiar, soft voice called out. He had almost ridden his horse through the city gates, but when he turned around and didn’t see the young woman, he came back. "Brother Hao, why did you turn back? Why didn’t you go into the city? Look, the townspeople are eagerly looking for you," Zhenzhu said. He was an important figure, so it was no surprise that all eyes were on him. "Aren’t you going in?" Dıscover more novels at 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝙣𝙚𝙩 "I am, but I’ll wait until everyone else has gone in. I’m not a soldier; I can enter after them. Brother Hao, you don’t need to worry about me," Zhenzhu said with a smile. Entering with the soldiers would draw too much attention. "We’ll go in together," the young man said. "That won’t do. I’m not a soldier. You should go in first, or it will cause a delay. Look, I see many people in official robe waiting to greet you inside the gates." She used her sharp eyes to look in the city wall, noticing the nobles were waiting to receive him as well. "I said we’ll go in together, so we will. Zhu’er, don’t be stubborn," he commanded firmly. This young woman was as important to the Yan army as any soldier; she was a key factor in their victory. Since he ordered, Zhenzhu had no choice but to comply. She rode her horse alongside him into the city with great pride. However, with all eyes on her, she felt quite nervous. She hadn’t expected such a large crowd. The constant shouting, the cries of ‘Yong Saiweihao’, and the ongoing chatter made her ears ring. However, she could still hear the curious voices of the townspeople. "Did you see that? Who is the lady riding beside Young General Zhao? Is there a female soldier in the army?" "How would I know? Could she be a captive from Tang Region, captured by the Young General?" "That’s possible. She’s quite beautiful, but she doesn’t look like a defeated captive. Her eyes are so bright. Could she really be a captive?" "Oh, come on. Who wouldn’t be happy to be the Young General’s concubine? She’s probably thrilled to be a captive." "But why doesn’t she look like a captive at all? She’s riding alongside the Young General. Why can’t I be in her place?" one woman lamented. "You can forget it. Someone like you should be grateful to be a washerwoman for the Young General," another woman said. "I don’t have a chance, but do you have?!” "Hey! Stop fighting. Who is the Young General? You can only look but can’t touch. Understand your place," a sharp-tongued lady glared at the women who did not know their place. "Then why does that captive get to touch him? I want to touch him too!" "How do you know she’s a captive? Who told you that? It’s all nonsense." "If she’s not a captive, then who is she? There’s no such thing as a female soldier in Yan." "Who knows? I don’t. If you’re so curious, go ask her yourself." "Huh? She does look familiar. I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before." The women speculated about the identity of the young lady riding beside Young General. Such rumors spread quickly among women, and they were determined to find who was their enemy. She dared to ride alongside their beloved Young General! Read ‘Rebirth: This Farmgirl Has Spirit Fish Scales’ before anyone else with more Chapters at https://www.jinovel.com/en