Chapter 417, I'll owe you for now.

Jiang Baozhu stayed in the north because she was waiting for news from the two men; it was a source of great anxiety for her.

Lin Yuesha knew that asking Ziyuan would be the right choice, and now that she had met her in person, she shamelessly inquired, "Sister Ziyuan, how are Zhang Jing and Uncle Jiang?"

She couldn't take advantage of others by gathering information, so she would do her best to fulfill Ziyuan's requests.

Jiang Baozhu and she were like sisters; Jiang Baozhu's affairs were her affairs.

Are you sure you want to know?

Ziyuan looked at the medicine furnace, sniffed, and sure enough, it was the smell he hated the most.

"I want to know, I really want to know."

Lin Yuesha nodded vigorously. Seeing the beauty's brows furrow slightly, she stood up and stood in front of Ziyuan. Women always like fragrance, especially since Ziyuan always wore incense. Being too close, she felt the bitter smell of medicine cling to her, which displeased Lin Yuesha.

"Alright, then come to my carriage tonight."

Footsteps came from not far away. Ziyuan turned around and returned to the carriage, leaving Lin Yuesha with only her thin back.

"Moonlight Maiden, snap out of it!"

Doctor Yan patted Lin Yuesha's shoulder and pointed to the medicine stove, saying, "This medicine is almost ready. If you continue to boil it, it will inevitably damage its medicinal properties."

"Okay, coming right away."

Lin Yuesha snapped out of her daze, quickly wrapped the small handles on both sides of the medicine pot with a cloth, poured the medicine into a white porcelain bowl, and continued to fan it to cool it down.

The further south you go, the more abundant the rainfall becomes. Just two days after leaving the prefectural city, we encountered two light rains.

The sky was a dull gray, and the air was filled with the dampness of the earth. The ground where the carriage was parked was soft, and after Lin Yuesha took a few steps, her shoes got muddy, and she instantly felt her feet become much heavier.

"Little girl, Mother has come to bring the medicine."

Chen glanced at the sky and figured it would rain within an hour. Before the rain started, the group needed to get ready and move to a higher spot with fewer trees.

"Mother, take the candied fruit to my father and let him suck on one."

The family was in a hurry to travel, and Lin Yuesha reminded herself to bring dried fruit and candied fruit, but she forgot about it in the end. She saw that Doctor Liao had some, so she shamelessly asked for a small box.

People who have been ill for a long time, who have been taking medicine for years, have a very bitter taste in their mouths and find food tasteless. Yet they crave bland food, and dried fruits and candied fruits can sweeten their mouths.

"Mother knows, you're the one who cares about your father."

Chen smiled and nodded. Originally, she was most worried about her daughter Xiaoya when she remarried, but she did not expect that the family would get along so well and be even closer than blood relatives.

There were things she overlooked, but her daughter filled in the gaps and did a better job than her, the mother, could.

Mrs. Chen sighed, realizing that her little girl had suddenly grown up without her noticing.

As dusk settled, Liu Quan's wife quickly prepared two dishes and a soup, and the group ate dinner hastily.

Inside the carriage, Lin Yuesha lit the oil lamp, put the snacks she had brought into an eight-treasure box, and prepared to take them to Ziyuan's carriage to catch up.

"Qingxing, Qi'er, how are you doing in the tent?"

Xiao Dazhuang made a small opening between the tent and the carriage. Lin Yuesha shook the rope, and the wind chimes above rang, indicating that she wanted to speak to the maid.

This method is simple and convenient, and you don't need to shout.

"Miss, the tent's metal frame is very sturdy, so there's no need to worry about strong winds. We've also added an extra layer of tarpaulin to the roof, so we won't have to worry about rain either."

Qingxing came over to report, praising Xiao Dazhuang again, saying that without his help, the group would not have been able to travel so comfortably.

"That's good."

Lin Yuesha told the two maids that they didn't need to get down and could rest at any time. She then took an oil-paper umbrella, along with some white tea, and headed straight for Ziyuan's carriage.

As soon as she stepped off the carriage, a gust of wind blew, followed by raindrops hitting her face.

The carriage was parked on one side of the official road. Without any tree branches to shield it, raindrops quickly fell on Lin Yuesha's body.

"Miss, the rain is falling too hard. Why don't we go back to the carriage first?"

Bai Cha quickly opened her oil-paper umbrella and used a handkerchief to wipe the rain off her young mistress's face.

"It's alright, it's just a few steps away."

Lin Yuesha was anxious and didn't care about anything else. It was only a few steps, and she could jog to get into Ziyuan's carriage.

The two arrived at the carriage. Lin Yuesha was embarrassed because her dress made it difficult for her to move her legs, and without a seat, she couldn't get on the carriage at all.

Lin Yuesha looked distressed, and as if the person inside the carriage knew of her troubles, the door opened and a maid with thick makeup put down a chair.

"Thank you, ma'am."

Lin Yuesha thanked the maid with thick makeup and was helped into the carriage by Bai Cha.

Ziyuan's carriage was luxurious on the outside, but Lin Yuesha only realized what a truly secluded paradise was when she stepped inside.

Inside the carriage were small reception rooms, which also served as the maids' quarters, separated by a carved screen door with a gauze curtain hanging on it. Ziyuan was inside.

"Miss, I will wait here."

Bai Cha looked down at the clear footprints on the pale purple carpet, feeling somewhat restrained.

She hadn't noticed when she got into the carriage, but after seeing the watermark on the carpet, she realized that the maid with thick powder wasn't wearing shoes. Presumably, it was a rule that Miss Ziyuan had.

A fine blanket, which looked very expensive, was soiled by her and her mistress.

Lin Yuesha was also surprised. Knowing that Ziyuan had many rules, she stood in front of the carved screen door, hesitating whether to take off her shoes and enter.

If you don't take off your shoes, the blanket will get dirty and be difficult to clean. But if you take off your shoes before entering the house, isn't that a bit inappropriate?

According to the rules of Daqi, women are not allowed to show their feet casually. Lin Yuesha never expected that the first hurdle to overcome when meeting Ziyuan would be whether or not to take off her shoes.

"Little girl, don't be shy, come in."

A shadowy figure was cast on the gauze curtain, followed by Ziyuan's slightly amused voice.

"Ah... okay."

With permission granted, Lin Yuesha pushed open the door and entered.

Inside Ziyuan's carriage, the walls were all carved, and small compartments on the carvings held incense burners and other items.

Ziyuan really liked incense; the fragrance was delicate and not overpowering. Lin Yuesha sniffed it, and her mood improved a bit.

"Have some tea."

The carriage was spacious inside, with only Ziyuan inside. He gestured for Lin Yuesha to sit down and have some tea, looking at her with a smile.

"Sister Ziyuan..."

Lin Yuesha lowered her head. She couldn't bear to look into the eyes of a beautiful woman; once she did, she couldn't help but be moved. She couldn't help but sigh, "It seems I'm still just an ordinary person!"

Between a pockmarked face and the beautiful Shi Yuan, of course, you should look at the beautiful one!

Gender doesn't matter, beauty is the key.

"Alright, I won't beat around the bush with you."

Ziyuan tapped the table and said seriously, "Since you want to know about those two, I'll tell you without hesitation, as for the conditions..."

What are the conditions?

Lin Yuesha was a little nervous. She was penniless and had nothing to offer.

"We'll settle the terms for now, but I promise I won't make things difficult for you."

Ziyuan's beautiful eyes swept over Lin Yuesha, then lingered on Lin Yuesha's chest, her eyes full of deep meaning.