At the end of the third month, the weather was cool and comfortable. Zhenzhu was sitting in the pavilion of her manor, designing clothes. She had hired only a few servants to clean and perform small tasks since she didn’t like having a noisy house full of people, which wasn’t conducive to creative thinking. After much deliberation, she finally decided to plant coffee seeds in the capital, as requested—almost forced—by the domineering general. All the coffee would be planted on land he had offered her. The two plots of land he had shown her belonged to him, purchased with his stipend. Now, she had hired workers to clear and prepare the soil for planting, while she had already prepared the coffee seeds. The Young General asked to be a co-owner of the coffee plantation, holding a half share. Despite her objections, he simply said in a calm voice, "Save it for our children." This left her blushing and speechless. As a result, he became the half-owner of the coffee plantation with a written contract that he had drafted himself. When she mentioned that being an owner meant he should help with the management and not leave everything to her while he stayed in the military camp, she threatened to take over the entire plantation if she managed it alone. Upon hearing this, he only replied, "Mmm, we’ll give it to our children anyway." This kept her quiet up until now. Zhenzhu spent her free time leisurely designing new outfits. "Mmm, this design would suit a young, vibrant lady like Li Si," she murmured to herself. "Miss! Miss! Something terrible has happened!" A servant ran into the manor in panic. "What’s terrible? Why are you making such a fuss?" Zhenzhu was startled by the servant’s unseemly outburst. "I saw... Huff, huff... I saw..." "There are many martial arts warriors surrounding General Zhao’s manor, fully armed." The servant reported in a panicked voice. All the servants in the manor knew well that their mistress and the Young General Zhao were fond of each other. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Young General Zhao would likely become their future son-in-law. Moreover, Lady Li Si was a close friend of their mistress. If something happened at the Zhao Manor, it was urgent to inform their mistress immediately. "Is that true?" Zhenzhu frowned while asking. How could Zhao Manor be involved in a conflict with martial arts warriors? She was quite close to the Zhao family and knew they hadn’t been involved with martial arts warriors for a long time. Could they be... the people from the God of Remedy Sect? After returning to the capital, Yong Saiweihao had people spread the news about the golden Jianghe flower. Within a few days, the general’s manor had to increase the number of guards and soldiers fivefold from the usual due to the continuous intrusion of thieves ever since the rumor about the golden Jianghe flower spread. These thieves were quite bold, seeking death by trying to steal from the general’s manor. Every morning, law enforcement officials from the courthouse would come to take away the unfortunate thieves. Over time, the number of soldiers increased from three to four, five, six, until now there were fifteen law enforcement officials needed daily to take away the thieves. Yet, the scent of the golden Jianghe flower was so alluring that, despite being caught daily, thieves continued to come and get caught by the general. However, no one knew that the golden Jianghe flower was not in the general’s manor but was instead safely kept in Zhenzhu’s dimensional bracelet. "Let’s go! Let’s check it out." If they were truly from the God of Remedy Sect, then catching thieves every day was worth it. Zhenzhu quickly swept everything in front of her into the dimensional bracelet before running through the passage between the manors to the Zhao Manor, familiar with the way. When she arrived at the Zhao Manor’s main hall, she found the three members of Zhao family already waiting. Zhao Yangshi sat in the main seat with Yong Saiweihao on his right and Li Si beside her older brother. The seat on the left was left empty. Zhenzhu guessed it was for the visiting guest. "Zhu’er, don’t run," Yong Saiweihao gently admonished when he saw her rushing in. Zhenzhu turned and gave him a bright smile before bowing respectfully to Zhao Yangshi as per etiquette. "Sit down, sit down, little Zhu," General Zhao smiled, waving her to sit. This young woman was like a daughter to him, he saw her even more frequently than his own daughter. Her temperament was much like Li Si’s, so he adored her and regarded her as one of his own. However, it seemed his son would not allow her to be just a daughter but preferred her as a daughter-in-law instead. Zhenzhu walked over to sit beside Li Si. "Uncle, has the great physician arrived?" Zhenzhu asked directly, not wasting any time. "Yes, she is waiting outside. I’ll have Hao’er invite her in shortly," the general said. It wasn’t that he wasn’t excited about the physician coming to their place to treat Yong Saiweihao, but he wanted to let the visitor see that they had other options. If the physician refused to treat him, they still had other means. However, to show respect, he had Yong Saiweihao personally invite the physician instead of sending a servant. A moment later, Yong Saiweihao went out to invite the physician into the manor. Zhenzhu sat, peering out of the hall excitedly. Soon, a group of people followed Yong Saiweihao into the hall, about twenty in total. Zhenzhu recognized the one leading the group—it was Tian Dengzuo, whom she had met in the Jianghe fields. Those who followed him were all dressed as martial artists. Upon close inspection, each possessed a significant tier of spirit energy, likely considered top-notch warriors in the martial world. Nonetheless, her eyes paused on a certain woman. This woman appeared to be around 25-28 years old, exuding a graceful beauty. Her skin was as flawless as Tian Dengzuo’s, perhaps even more delicate and refined. She wore a deep red dress that contrasted with her fair, jade-like skin. Her features were perfectly balanced, and her crescent-moon-shaped eyebrows raised slightly as she glanced at General Zhao. "Dengzuo greets General Zhao. Today, I have brought an elder to meet you. Apologies for the sudden visit without prior notice.” "Young Master Tian, no need for such formalities," Zhao Yangshi said. "This is Elder Yao Guo of the God of Remedy Sect," Tian Dengzuo introduced, gesturing towards the only woman in their group. Zhao Yangshi raised an eyebrow slightly before greeting Elder Yao Guo with the respect due to an equal status. "Greetings, Elder. Please, have a seat." General Zhao felt a bit surprised that the renowned Elder Yao Guo of the God of Remedy Sect, rumored to be both beautiful and youthful despite being 50 years old, appeared so young. But the person most shocked was Zhenzhu. She had heard Yong Saiweihao mention Elder Yao Guo’s obsession with beauty and youth. However, her medical skills were not to be underestimated, as she had been renowned in the martial world for a long time before going into seclusion. The young woman frowned in bewilderment. How good she had to take care of herself to look this young at 50 years old? The rumors of her daily herbal baths must be true. This was quite a new experience for her. Did she sell her beauty technique? She might produce and sell beauty products herself. Zhenzhu was having fun, contemplating an idea in her head. "It must have been arduous for you, Elder, to travel all the way here," Zhao Yangshi said with an elegant demeanor, neither overly humble nor too rigid. Yao Guo, who sat to the left of the main seat, merely scoffed, "Hmph." Pretending to care and feel sorry about the inconvenience of traveling to the manor, didn’t he intend for her to come all the way here herself? If it weren’t for the golden Jianghe flower she wanted, why would she come all this way? "Um... General, please allow Elder Guo to behold the golden Jianghe flower for a moment," Tian Dengzuo said, feeling somewhat envious of Yong Saiweihao’s fortune. He had searched for the golden Jianghe flower for years without success, whereas Yong Saiweihao found it with little effort. Such is fate, incomparable indeed. Elder Guo was highly arrogant. The fact that she had come down the mountain to be here was already a great gesture. If she did not see the golden Jianghe flower with her own eyes, she would not agree to treat anyone. Moreover, the agreement between him and her would become void. How could he allow that to happen? Zhenzhu slipped her hand into her sleeve, secretly reaching into her dimensional bracelet. She retrieved a small wooden box and with a flick of her wrist, the box landed next to Yong Saiweihao without anyone noticing, not even the martial arts warriors present. Her technique, Ten Thousand Silks Concealing the Sun, was indeed impressive. Yong Saiweihao reached for the box and opened it, revealing a dazzling golden glow accompanied by a pure divine aura. Elder Yao Guo’s eyes widened with a sparkle, marking the first time she displayed an expression beyond her usual haughty eye-rolling. Yong Saiweihao and Zhao Yangshi nodded in satisfaction at her reaction. The young man quickly closed the box and tucked it back into his robe, noting the regretful look in Elder Guo’s eyes. "Young man, come here and let me examine you," she said in a raspy voice that contrasted with her youthful appearance. Yong Saiweihao obediently walked over and extended his wrist for her to check his pulse. The great physician of the God of Remedy Sect examined him for a long while, frowning with a look of surprise. This man had almost gone to the Yellow Springs, it considered a great luck that he managed to survive. The physician who had treated him was quite skillful. Yet, his energy channels and body had suffered significant damage. "Treatment can begin tomorrow." "How long will it take, Elder?" Yong Saiweihao asked. "About one to two months. It needs to be treated gradually, not something that can be cured in a day or two." "Very well. I will arrange a place for you to stay," Zhao Yangshi said. "No need. I will prepare the medicine and come to check on him daily." She disliked staying in other people’s houses; it was inconvenient and bothersome with too many people around. She had already instructed her followers to rent a house in the capital. "Whatever you think is best, Elder," Zhao Yangshi said. It was better this way, having numerous guests staying at the manor was not his preference as well. If not for his son’s severe illness, he wouldn’t have opened his home to people. With both parties in agreement, they did not discuss further. Elder Yao Guo, who wasn’t fond of conversing, only mentioned the necessary like preparations, the schedule for her visits, and their agreement before leaving. This left the three members of the Zhao family and Zhenzhu exchanging glances. "She’s very beautiful, her skin is exceptionally smooth. With such beauty, why does she still want the golden Jianghe flower?" Li Si said. "When someone is obsessed with something, they only care for it," Zhao Yangshi said. "If I were that old but still looked as youthful as her, it would be nice. But... it would look quite odd. I think I’d rather not," she said, pouting her lips. "Haha." The father laughed heartily at his daughter’s thought. It would indeed be strange like she said. If the child grew old but herself still looked like a young maiden. How could that be usual? People would be confused about who was the mother and who was the child. The father and daughter chatted animatedly, while Zhenzhu and Yong Saiweihao were good listeners. "...Isn’t that right, A’Zhu?" Li Si said something before she turned to ask her, causing Zhenzhu to be startled. She didn’t listen to what her friend was saying. "Where was your mind wandering off to? Who were you thinking about? My big brother is right here," Li Si placed her hands on her hips, pretending to be angry. "N... Not at all. Don’t talk nonsense." The young woman blushed as all three of them stared at her in unison. She was merely lost in thought. "What were you thinking? If you were thinking of another man, I won’t let you leave the house," Li Si spoke up on her brother’s behalf. "Si’er, enough," General Zhao playfully admonished his daughter, chuckling. "N... Not at all," Zhenzhu murmured defensively. "So, what were you thinking about?" "Well...I was just wondering how that elder maintains such radiant skin. Maybe she’d sell me her secret ingredients, and I could use it to make beauty products and sell them. I’d become rich without even realizing it." She was just thinking, not that serious at all. Since she was already too busy to take on something new. "Pfft!" The three members of the Zhao family laughed at her idea. Look at this woman, always seeing everything in terms of money. "Making so much money, how many children are you planning to have? I can support them all," Yong Saiweihao said with a deadpan expression. Since Elder Yao Guo had started treating Yong Saiweihao, she had been checking on him every day in the evenings, enforcing strict dietary rules. Zhenzhu meticulously noted everything the physician said, constantly reminding the cooks and servants to follow her instructions. Every day, she would run through the wall passage to the Zhao Manor to ensure Yong Saiweihao ate on time and according to the physician’s orders. This pleased the young general who was free from his duty greatly. Some days, she would bring her paper and pencils to sketch clothes designs right there in Zhao Manor. Today was another day she spent with Yong Saiweihao at the waterside pavilion of Zhao Manor. Zhenzhu was casually sketching while Baihu lay down for her to lean on, and Yong Saiweihao quietly read a military strategy book. They didn’t need to say anything; just being able to see each other every time they looked up was enough to make them happy. Zhenzhu looked up at the afternoon sun’s rays that touched the hem of her garment. "Brother Hao, Elder Yao Guo will be here soon. I’m going to check on the coffee plantation today," she informed him. Their coffee plantation had now planted the seedlings. Thanks to the time-based formation and characters that accelerated their growth, causing them to be mature enough to be planted in the soil. Moreover, they had already hired the workers to clean the plot and turn the soil. This was the time to finally plant the seedlings. "Wait. Wait for the physician to check on me, then I’ll go with you," the young man looked up from his book. "It’s alright, Brother Hao. I can check it alone. You should stay and wait for the physician; there’s no need to rush." "Young Master, there’s a procession from the palace," a servant reported politely as they continued to negotiate. Thıs text ıs hosted at 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⚑𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⚑𝙣𝙚𝙩 "Hmm, who is it?" The young man frowned, asking curiously. The emperor had granted him indefinite leave to rest and recuperate, and Yong Saiweihao wasn’t particularly close to many royals apart from Shi Wenlang. If it were Shi Wenlang, that man would come in himself rather than send a servant. "It is the Third Princess.” “Third Princess? Here to see Father?” “She said she came to see you, Young Master. I took the liberty of inviting her to the guest hall,” the senior servant said. “Mmm.” The young man nodded, his expression turning serious. The Third Princess? Even though he wanted to avoid her, he couldn’t, now that she had come to his place. Moreover, his father was not at home at the moment. It seemed he would have to go out and greet her. Well then, perhaps it was time to refuse her once and for all. “Brother Hao, since you have a guest, I’ll go check on the workers at the coffee plantation,” Zhenzhu told him. Though she was curious why a princess had come to the General’s manor, she didn’t want to intrude on his official affairs. Besides, she was unsure how to behave in front of royals other than Brother Lang. Probably not everyone in the royal family was as down-to-earth as Shi Wenlang. Yong Saiweihao was silent for a long moment before making up his mind. “Go to the plantation. Be careful.” Zhenzhu slipped back into her own manor through the small passage between the walls of her house and the Zhao Manor. There was no need to exit through the front gate. Once home, Zhenzhu mounted her horse and headed straight for the coffee plantation. Soon, she would have something new for the people of Yan to try. Coffee might just become a beverage as popular as tea. Read ‘Rebirth: This Farmgirl Has Spirit Fish Scales’ before anyone else with more Chapters at https://www.jinovel.com/en