How was this possible?

Shi Qingluo stayed in the capital for another day.

She gave Xi Rui's family and the other families 30 catties of potatoes each and taught them how to grow them.

She also received a warm reception from this handful of few families.

At the same time, they had also prepared many things and asked Shi Qingluo to help bring them to Xi Rui and the others.

A few elderly ladies and madams even pulled Shi Qingluo aside to ask about their precious grandson/son's situation at the northern border.

When they heard from Shi Qingluo that they were all working hard and had gradually gotten used to the northern border, the old ladies and madams heaved a sigh of relief as they wiped their tears.

They thanked Shi Qingluo profusely and asked her to take care of them.

When Shi Qingluo left, she received many gifts from the old ladies and madams.

She didn't want it, but they forced it on her.