Dressed as an old woman, I carry the system and my son to escape the famine

Yao Shu walked towards home with full of doubts. The footprints on the dirt road gradually became denser, one layer after another.

When she turned around the alley, she saw that the Shen family's courtyard was surrounded by villagers from three floors inside and three floors outside. They gathered there and peered into the courtyard.

There was no big celebration or funeral at home today, so why did so many people gather?

Yao Shu quickly picked up Shen Xiaocao, fearing that she might be hurt if she wasn't careful.

On a hot summer day in the village, the villagers gathered under the courtyard wall and whispered to each other. Their words were like cautious butterflies flying, gently touching their earlobes.

"How come there's no sound at all when the officers and soldiers go in?"

"Didn't that person say that he asked the Goddess to handle official business?"

"That's right, you thought you were here to catch a young man."

"When it comes to official business, this is the first time in our village that a government official comes to ask for help."

Shen Xiaocao, who was in her arms, rarely saw so many people at one time. She pointed at the villagers and screamed.

"Milk, there are so many people."

When several sharp-eyed villagers saw Yao coming back, they strode forward to greet him: "Hey, you're back!"

"A lot of officers and soldiers came to your house to look for you. The leader said they came to handle official business."

"You are really capable, so impressive!"

Yao Shu gently exchanged a few words with the villagers, hugged Shen Xiaocao tightly, and walked into the depths of the yard step by step. She patted Xiaocao's back gently and said with a smile: "Xiaocao, you can go play in the backyard first, and I will accompany you later, okay?"

Xiaocao raised her innocent and tender face and responded to Yao Shu with a sweet voice, "Yeah." Then she skipped towards the backyard.

Yao Shu's face became a little more solemn, and her heart was filled with doubts. How come there are officers and soldiers coming to discuss official business with her? Could it be that the Shen family is in some trouble?

Or did she inadvertently offend someone in the military camp?

Various conjectures were swirling in her mind, and Yao Shu's mood became heavier.

Yao Shu first went to the kitchen and brought out the latest crispy fruits.

After thinking about it several times, Yao Shu arrived at the main hall.

There were several officers and soldiers in armor standing outside the main hall door, their expressions were solemn. Yao Shu passed between them and felt an indescribable feeling of discomfort covering her whole body.

When she entered, the officers and soldiers had already sat down to have tea, but all the older people with some reputation in the village stood densely packed on both sides of the Shen family.

The spacious main hall seemed very narrow at the moment, and Yao Shu felt a rush of heat as soon as she entered the door.

Although there were many people, the main hall fell into unprecedented silence. You could hear a needle drop, and a ray of the setting sun fell slantingly on the desk.

The Shen family and the village chiefs and elders all focused their attention on Yao Shu and did not dare to say a word for fear of missing a word, and even more afraid of offending the officers and soldiers.

Yao Shu walked in wearing a simple and elegant robe, with a smile on her face like a spring breeze. His expression was as usual, and he was not flustered by the arrival of the officers and soldiers.

She placed the fruits on the side tables next to the elders and officers and soldiers respectively. They were exquisite in appearance and rich in fragrance. It attracted everyone's attention.

"This is a new fruit made in the kitchen. It's called kidney bean cake. Please try it."

Eaters are short-tongued and take advantage of others softly. I hope the officers and soldiers won't make it too difficult for her.

The village chief cast an appreciative look at Yao Shu. Yao Shu respectfully saluted the elders and sat down calmly.

When the officers and soldiers saw Yao Shu being so neat and generous, the contempt in their hearts gradually subsided.

He ate a piece of kidney bean cake with tea and marveled at how delicious it was!

He stood up, looked at Yao Shu politely with a smile on his face.

Yao Shu's doubts were relieved a little when she saw that his behavior was very polite and he didn't seem to be looking for trouble.

Yao Shu took a sip of the tea made from the new sprouts. The tea was full of fragrance and there was warmth between her lips and teeth.

She raised her head slightly and asked in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "Master Bing, why are you here?"

The leader of the officers and soldiers spoke warmly: "Ms. Shen, there is no need to worry. I am just here to ask you to come to the military camp to discuss official business on the orders of General Ling Hui."

Yao Shu was slightly surprised. She tried her best to stay calm and nodded gently: "I am just a commoner. I know very little about the imperial military camp. I wonder where I can help?"

"Ms. Shen is joking. No one knows about your deeds in Dahezhuang. What's more, you are a doctor of the Five Elements with outstanding character and talents. General Ling specially asked you to come here to invite you."

Yao Shu had gradually forgotten this level of her identity, and only after being reminded by outsiders did she realize that she was still a master of five elements.

However, the title of Master of the Five Elements was only a sinecure in the previous dynasty and was not recognized by the court.

Logically speaking, the official affairs of the military camp would not involve her anyway, but now she has attracted the attention of the general. It is really strange.

Don't worry if something goes wrong in the military camp and someone is impatient to take the blame.

Yao Shu's eyes darkened and she asked tentatively: "I wonder what the general wants to discuss with me?" There was a hint of worry in her voice.

The unknown is always frustrating.

The leader of the officers and soldiers said: "I don't know my humble position. The general has his own arrangements." His words were like ripples in a deep lake, fluctuating but not revealing any secrets.

Yao Shu smiled brightly: "I think the general heard about my planting of sweet potatoes and specifically asked me to come over and come up with some ideas for the army rations."

The leader of the officers and soldiers just replied respectfully: "The general has his own arrangements."

"Could it be that, after hearing that I am a good cook, the general also wants to try it?"

No matter how Yao Shu tried to insinuate him, he would only say this and say no more.

The elders looked at each other, this is not that, what is it? We can't let Yao Shu, a woman, go to the battlefield to fight with the big men.

Yao Shu felt powerless for a while, and it was useless to continue asking.

The kidney bean cake was lost in vain, maybe it will grow some more meat if fed to Xiaocao.

Helpless, Yao Shu was cured and accepted the order.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Bing. Yao Shu will go to the military camp tomorrow."

After receiving Yao Shu's consent, the leader of the officers and soldiers stood up, clasped his fists at everyone, and prepared to return to the military camp.

"It's getting late, why not stay for dinner." Yao Shu said politely.

"No need, the military affairs are busy. Madam Shen must be there tomorrow."

"must."