Chapter 48 - 48 Riding in the Same Carriage
48 Riding in the Same Carriage
Old Master Qin was shocked. ‘The female miracle doctor knows how to weave a basket? Shouldn’t she be as otherworldly as her cold and proud appearance? Why is she so down to earth?’
Su Qing acted as if there was no one else around. She did not care about Old Master Qin’s surprised look at all. She continued to weave her wicker basket. Seeing that her weaving progress had increased by another bar, her eyes were filled with a satisfied look.
Old Master Qin placed the chess piece on the chessboard and could not help but look at Su Qing. The way she lowered her head was less cold and gentler, and this gentleness gave him a familiar feeling.
Old Master Qin couldn’t help but take another look. Su Qing happened to raise his head, and those eyes that were as cold as an ice pool no longer had the gentleness from before. The sense of familiarity had also disappeared.
When Old Master Qin saw the woven basket in Su Qing’s hands, surprise flashed in his eyes. This was the first time he had seen such an exquisite basket. He couldn’t help but ask, “Miracle doctor, why did you make this?”
“I’m selling it.”
Su Qing’s answer was clean and crisp.
Old Master Qin was speechless.
It was far beyond Old Master Qin’s expectations. He thought she was doing it to kill time, but it turned out to be for sale?
How much could a wicker basket be sold for? Was the female miracle doctor so short of money?
“Haha, since you’re selling it, I’ll be your first customer.”
Old Master Qin saw that the wicker basket was small and exquisite, like a flower basket, and he liked it very much. In order to support Su Qing’s business, he would be the first buyer.
“Alright, I’ll sell this basket to you for one tael of silver!”
Su Qing didn’t have much of an impression of the currency of this era. She only felt that one tael of silver was already very cheap. Her tone of voice also carried a hint of her thoughts, as if she was giving the old man a discount.
Old Master Qin didn’t expect Su Qing to sell a wicker basket for one tael of silver. One tael of silver was the cost of a stone of brown rice. She didn’t sell it for cheap.
However, the old man did not say it out loud. Instead, he smiled and took out a silver Note.
“Here’s 500 taels. I’m still short of 501 taels. I’ll give it to you after you cure my illness.”
Su Qing took the silver notes without a change in expression, as if she was used to seeing lots of money. She put them in her pocket casually, but in fact, she had put them in the system for Xiao Qi to keep.
When little fatty Xiao Qi saw the money, he smiled so widely that his eyes narrowed into a line. He praised deferentially, “Master, you’re so awesome! You can earn so much money! Good luck, good luck, I really worship you!”
A smile appeared in Su Qing’s eyes. She felt that she was more and more at ease in this dynasty.
After selling a wicker basket, Su Qing didn’t slack off and continued to weave the next one. This time, she had changed the pattern. She weaved an oval-shapewicker basketet with double-layered flower petals on the side, which was more exquisite than the previous one.
Old Master Qin took a liking to it again and couldn’t help but buy it too. On the way to Jin City, Old Master Qin was surprised to find that he had already bought ten wicker baskets.
He didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. What was the point of buying so many wicker baskets?
Forget it, I’ll distribute it to the women at home. If it doesn’t work, I’ll take it out as a gift. I believe everyone will like such an exquisite basket.
“Miss su, your group has not caught up yet. Come with this old man to the rest station to rest. You must be tired from the days of travel. After washing up, this old man will treat the two girls to a meal.”
When they arrived in Jin City, Old Master Qin sent an invitation to Su Qing and Ji Xiaoying. Because Ji Xiaoying had played chess with the old man all the way, she was not as reserved as when she first got on the carriage. When she heard that the old man wanted to invite them to the relay station, the yearning in her eyes could not be hidden.
She had heard of the relay station, but had never seen it before. In the past, she had been protected too well by her foster father and had never been allowed to leave the peach blossom cove. Many things had been heard from others.
It was said that the relay station was a place for travelers to rest. There were people who brought hot water for bathing and eating. She really wanted to see what it was like.
Ji Xiaoying blinked her big, watery eyes at Su Qing. She looked like a child who wanted to eat candy but did not dare to say it.
Su Qing’s heart softened when he saw Xiaoying’s expression. He nodded and agreed, “Alright.”
“To the relay station,” he said.
Old Master Qin instructed the people outside. He had a dignified look on his face and was completely different from the way he was previously. Su Qing glanced at him. The old man’s aura was that of an official, and he seemed to be born with dignity.
“Yes.”
Butler Li Wu replied from outside, and the carriage went into the city.
Just like Guo City, Jin City was also strictly guarded against refugees, not allowing them to enter.
At the city gate, soldiers with long spears and steel swords were standing. When they saw Old Master Qin’s carriage, they came over to check.
“Stop. Do you have a guide?”
“There are.”
Li Wu spoke to the soldier in a very arrogant tone as he took out a Travel Pa.s.s and handed it over.
When the city guard saw the name on the pa.s.s, he raised his head and looked at Li Wu. He asked carefully, “Old Qin?”
“Since you know, why aren’t you letting us in?”
Li Wu ordered with a cold face. The soldiers quickly removed the gantries blocking the city gate and respectfully invited them into the city.
Su Qing raised his head and looked at Old Master Qin. This old man’s ident.i.ty was indeed extraordinary.
Old Master Qin saw Su Qing looking at him. There was doubt in his eyes, but there was no trace of fear or respect. He was still as calm as ice. Old Master Qin was suddenly curious. Would this girl still be so calm when she saw the Emperor?
Su Qing didn’t ask about his ident.i.ty, and Old Master Qin didn’t want to reveal it either. Now that they were getting along like old friends, it was more comfortable than making others afraid of him.
The carriage stopped outside the inn. They were going to stay in the official’s Inn, and there were soldiers standing guard at the entrance.
Seeing a carriage coming over, he immediately came over to check, “What are you doing?”
“These are our travel pa.s.ses.”
Li Wu once again walked over and handed the guide to the soldier. After seeing the name on it, the soldier’s att.i.tude immediately became respectful. He bowed to the carriage and said, ”
“Please come in, Old Master Qin.”
Old Master Qin waited for Li Wu to lift the curtain before getting out of the carriage. He glanced at the soldiers with dignity.
Su Qing followed behind him and jumped off the carriage, turning back to pick up Ji Xiaoying.
Ji Xiaoying was so scared when she saw the soldiers that her hands turned cold. Su Qing helped her out of the car and felt it. She consoled her in a low voice, “Don’t be afraid.”
When Ji Xiaoying heard her sister’s comforting words, the uneasiness in her heart disappeared. She stood beside her sister and looked at the relay station curiously.
At Jin City relay station, a majestic plaque hung on the high gate building. The relay station was a wooden building with a total of three floors. There were soldiers guarding the door on both sides, and the front and back courtyards could accommodate dozens of carriages at the same time.
Ji Xiaoying had forgotten about her fear of the soldiers. She turned around and looked at Su Qing excitedly, whispering to her, ”
“Big sister, it’s so big, such a grand relay station!”
Su Qing looked at Ji Xiaoying’s heartened appearance with joy in her eyes. She lifted her chin slightly and said to Ji Xiaoying, “Let’s go in and take a look.”