A master of metaphysics is farming.

Chapter 185 Feelings

The next morning, Xiang He stood in the courtyard, looking refreshed and stretching her body.

A black crow flew over with a piece of white paper in its beak, and Xiang He quickly reached out to catch it. "Don't rush, I can't see it very clearly either, I need to think about it carefully."

"Recalling what?"

He Suian suddenly appeared behind her, startling Xiang He so much that she almost slipped and fell. He was caught by Suian's arm around her waist to keep her steady.

"Don't speak suddenly, I'm thinking!"

His words were full of complaints, and He Sui'an looked ashamed, "I thought you heard me, it was my oversight."

The two were very close. As soon as Zhu Nan came out, she saw that the two were hugging each other. She hesitated whether to speak or not. Brother Qiu, who came out of the room next to her, spoke first.

"Everyone's up so early?"

Upon hearing the others' comments, He Sui'an realized he hadn't withdrawn his hand and immediately released it. Xiang He awkwardly covered her mouth and coughed lightly, "Brother Qiu is here so early too..."

“My wife is a little hungry. I’ll go to the kitchen to prepare food for everyone. We’re almost out of rice and flour. I’ll go out and see if any houses are still open so I can buy some.”

Xiang He's rosy complexion returned to normal. "No need, I'll go buy it myself. I have something to take care of anyway."

"That won't do, we've been eating and using your things lately..."

Xiang He waved his hand, "Brother Qiu, don't say that. Once your wife has rested, you can go home soon. A meal or two won't make a difference."

That makes sense, but ever since I came here and have been eating other people's food, I've always felt uncomfortable.

Brother Qiu hurried to the kitchen to get busy, saying, "Everyone, eat first before you go out. If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know."

"I also have something I'd like to trouble Brother Qiu with. Let's go out of the city together then."

"Row."

Everyone ate a simple meal at home, and Xiang He and He Suian went out. He was going to join the army to recapture the city.

In front of the city gate, Xiangyang stood in the ranks, dressed in his best. His eyes lit up with excitement, but due to military discipline, he could not speak and could only watch.

Xiang He nodded to him, then turned to watch He Suian board the horse. "You go first. I need to gather some people before I can go out. I think it won't be long before we meet."

"Be extremely careful in your actions. Zhu Nan can receive some care by following you. But would you like Xing Ji to stay as well?"

"No need. You're too busy. Xing Ji is a capable and useful person. He's more useful to you if he stays by your side."

Zhou Ziyue and Pang Long had already set off, and Xiang He didn't want to delay him, so she took a few steps back and waved her hand, "Be careful on the road, I'll catch up soon."

These words made He Sui'an laugh out loud, "How come it's the same as that day, only the identities have been switched?"

The two looked at each other without saying a word; everything fell into place naturally, and they understood each other's meaning without needing to speak.

He pulled on the reins, and the horse galloped ahead.

Xiang He watched the army depart until the last column was out of sight before turning and walking towards the county government office.

The Zeng family had been waiting outside the yamen for a long time. When Zeng Yunqing saw Xiang He, his eyes lit up with joy. "You've finally arrived! I thought you were about to leave!"

"Not yet, there are some things that require your help, Magistrate."

Magistrate Zeng's temples were even whiter, and he seemed to have aged considerably.

“Go ahead and speak up. It is my duty to seek the well-being of the people. I haven’t done much work yet; you’ve all been busy.”

“How could this be?” Xiang He turned to look at the somewhat empty street. “I request that the magistrate send people to find the people living near the city and let them return to their hometowns. I will go with them.”

"What are you trying to do?"

"When the Yin evil passes through, not a blade of grass grows. Much of the fertile land has been ruined. We should start farming early to cultivate life and ensure a good harvest in the autumn."

Magistrate Zeng suddenly realized, "I never expected such a thing to happen... I'll go and arrange for someone to handle it right away."

"Excuse me."

"I cannot trouble you with this."

As Magistrate Zeng entered the yamen, Zeng Yunqing hurriedly asked, "Are you leading the people all the way to Houde Pass? I want to go too..."

"The journey is tough, it's not fun."

Zeng Yunqing shook his head repeatedly, "It's not that I think it's just for fun. If you can do your part for the people, I also want to do something in return, and I can also learn about farming from the people."

Xiang He remained silent and simply looked at Madam Zeng, whose eyes were filled with helplessness but also with approval.

"Let her come along. If she does something wrong, just scold her."

"Mother!"

Xiang He had no choice but to compromise, "Go and prepare your clothes first, try to wear something neat and tidy. We might need to do farm work. I'll come to the county office to pick you up later."

"it is good!"

Seeing her happily walk away, Xiang He exchanged a few pleasantries with Madam Zeng before departing.

I found a shop where the owner, who was over fifty years old, had not left Shuiyun City even in the most critical moment.

What does the young lady need?

Xiang He glanced at them briefly and said, "Let's take them both."

The boss was clearly stunned. "All...you want them all?"

"Ah."

Despite her doubts, the shopkeeper still helped her pack her things. Outside, Brother Qiu pushed a cart over and said, "Miss Xiang, the cart is here."

"Thank you very much, Brother Qiu."

The group put their things on the cart, which were mostly crops and vegetable seeds that could be planted. The money was given to them by Zhou Ziyue, and she could use it however she wanted.

After a busy day, people were still returning to the city late into the night.

This victory is truly inspiring, and everyone is eager to go home as soon as possible.

At night, Xiang He sat in the courtyard writing and drawing, while Jing Hua ground ink for her.

"What is the girl drawing?"

The outline is about to appear on the paper. Xiang He draws while blowing on the wind. "It's a temple from my dream. After I draw it, I can ask if anyone knows where it is."

"But that was just a dream..."

“I always felt that it was real, and that might be the key to my going back.”

The hand grinding ink paused for a moment, and Jinghua and Shuiyue's faces showed reluctance. "Is the young lady really willing to leave?"

This question made Xiang He stop writing, put down her brush, and rest her chin on her hand. "I don't belong here. I have to go back..."

"But what about our relatives here?"

Her eyes narrowed in surprise as she recalled the time they had spent together. She seemed to have completely integrated into this place, yet she also felt that she didn't belong here, creating a contradiction.

The people here treat her like family, and Xiang He feels the same way about them. But unfortunately, her deepest memories are of Shanqing Temple, which contains every little detail of her life in modern times, and she can never forget them.

Rather than staying here, she longs to go back and return to her own life.

Familiar faces flashed through her mind. Everyone seemed so real. These memories were also her real memories of this place, and she would never forget them.

"And what about the gentleman? The young lady and the gentleman... clearly have feelings for each other, how can the young lady bear to part with him?"

Her eyelashes trembled, stirring up her inner turmoil. Most of her memories of this place seemed to be related to He Sui'an.

A hint of helplessness crept into Xiang He's eyes as she sighed softly, "I have no time to think about love right now. More than love, I want to go back to where I belong..."

It's true that she has feelings for He Sui'an, but she values ​​her own affairs more.