With An Xin's help, Anning did find quite a lot of herbs, and on her way down the mountain, she even caught a wild chicken.
She returned home, brimming with her spoils, and at night, Zhang Yue Mei prepared a pot of wild chicken stewed with mushrooms for her, which she devoured with relish.
The next day, Anning decided to continue searching for herbs on the mountain, but before she could leave, that County Magistrate Liu came calling.
Having a county official like him visit a commoner's home such as the Bai family was indeed quite rare.
County Magistrate Liu stood outside the door of the Bai family, frowning as he surveyed the low house, with a flash of disdain in his eyes.
Bai Desheng came out with a smile plastered on his face: "Greetings to the official."
County Magistrate Liu gestured dismissively: "Dispense with the formalities."
