From afar, Su Ying could see the villagers waiting at the entrance of the village.
"Greetings, Your Imperial Highness."
"Everyone, there's no need for formalities. Please rise."
"Your Imperial Highness, you have really put in so much hard work during this period. Your lowly peasants have prepared some wine and dishes to welcome Your Imperial Highness. We hope you will accept them."
The village chief invited Su Ying to his own home where they had a table set up in the hall.
The table was filled with chicken, duck, fish, and meat dishes. They must have put in a lot of effort.
"Your Imperial Highness, this way please. Please have a seat. Our countryside doesn't have anything good, so we hope you won't despise this."
Su Ying sat down on a stool and looked at the dishes on the table. She smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble."
