Interim Plan

Qiao Xuan was brimming with excitement. She harbored immense joy at the prospect ahead, though she made a conscious effort to conceal it from Shao Yunduan.

Exploring the mountains, rivers, and forests of Anze Province had been a longstanding desire of hers. Finally, an opportunity had presented itself.

Considering the logistical challenges of accommodating thousands of people, the settlement's location couldn't stray too far from town. Practicality demanded accessibility for efficient management and the convenience of its inhabitants.

Selecting a site necessitated a balance: proximity to town for ease of access yet distant enough to ensure manageable logistics and resource availability, particularly water.

The chosen location lay an hour or even two away from the settlement, a distance deemed manageable. It was a mere token effort for them.