第728章有人急

京城周边还在过秋日，只有下雨才寒凉，而越往西北走，温度越低。

目前做的吃食存不了太久，还得逐渐添加。

“吃卤味吃不饱，我泡点方便面吃。”

Jiang Baozhu asked around, but no one responded. She then made herself a flatbread and added a spoonful of braised pork broth.

As a result, the bread smelled surprisingly good after it was soaked, and the people who had been shaking their heads in disbelief were quickly proven wrong. In the end, they had no choice but to cook a big pot and share it.

"When it's cold, there's nothing more comforting than eating a bowl of instant noodles in the wild."

Jiang Baozhu drank the soup completely clean and exclaimed in amazement.

I wonder how much of the food Gu Yilin brought with him when he went out is left.

Because he was tall and had a big appetite, Jiang Baozhu made Gu Yi's backpack into an extra-large version so that he could carry more food than others.

Bai Youran gnawed on two duck heads, licked her fingers without any regard for appearances, and said, "Cangzhou is a good place. I'm responsible for collecting cloth from the people and then finding a security escort agency to transport it, so I can't participate in fundraising."

Wei Lan had over ten thousand taels of silver, and Bai Youran, being cautious, decided to take the flowers from Wei Lan first.

"I have an idea; leave the fundraising to me."

Lin Yuesha doesn't understand the fabric business; it's like being in a completely different world. It's better to entrust it to Bai Youran without worry.

Wei Lan was definitely going to do something underhanded, but as long as it was within tolerable limits, she planned to do it discreetly.

"To be honest, before leaving the capital, I tried to raise tens of thousands of taels of silver from merchants."

Bai Youran, operating under the Bai family's name, had limited capabilities. The major merchants in the capital either had businesses with powerful families or were backed by powerful families, so he could only find some small vendors to carry out this task.

The tens of thousands of taels of silver were not as simple as they seemed; she had to work her way up little by little.

This money must be used wisely, and no one should be allowed to profit from it.

“We have spent a lot of money on the journey, including carriages, food, and provisions. I think we should do some small business along the way.”

Bai Youran was eager to make money. Once they arrived in Cangzhou, they would hire a caravan to accompany them so they could do business, transport goods, and bring people along—anything that could make money and not interfere with their work.

Wei Lan naturally looked down on this small sum of money; one doesn't know the cost of living until one is in charge of the household. Bai Youran valued it, and she also had an idea.

"Wei Lan is spoiled and troublesome. Let's spend all the money she has first, and then find a way to get rid of her."

Bai Youran raised her wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Lin Yuesha smiled knowingly. If it weren't for Li Ruoxue's words, she would definitely have doubted Bai Youran's intentions.

Bai Youran was planning to get rid of Wei Lan, while the Wei family's goal was military supplies worth tens of thousands of taels of silver. The outcome of their calculations was uncertain.

“Looking at the map, Qincheng is a hub. Once we pass Qincheng, prices will skyrocket and resources will be scarce. We must solve our military needs before Qincheng.”

Therefore, in order to make purchases quickly, they only hoped to spend all the money controlled by Wei Lan before that happened.

Lin Yuesha nodded without speaking, but in her heart she thought that if she were a member of the Wei family, she would definitely seize military supplies in Qincheng and send them directly to the north via a side road, without wasting time.

After much deliberation, she decided to leave the money in Qincheng for purchases after she took action against the Wei family.

On the third day of their trip, after entering the town, Wei Lan started causing trouble.

"Stop for a moment. My back aches from sleeping in the carriage for the past two days. I need to find a large inn to wash up and rest for the day."

After Wei Lan stopped the carriage, she sent a maid to deliver a message to Lin Yuesha and the others.

What's wrong with her?

Jiang Baozhu was furious because Wei Lan couldn't travel by water, forcing them to take a long detour. They were a whole day late setting off, and after being beaten and behaving themselves for just one day, they started finding new ways to cause trouble.

"No, we can't stop. Otherwise, given Wei Lan's personality, she might not be willing to leave once the sun sets, and we'll have to linger in the town again."

Jiang Baozhu shook her head repeatedly, but Lin Yuesha nodded in agreement.

"We haven't even washed up in the two days we've been away. Since Wei Lan is willing to pay for the inn, we should take advantage of this opportunity."

Lin Yuesha gestured to Jiang Baozhu not to worry, the schedule was arranged, and Qincheng was waiting for the Wei family.

Wei Lan's antics are nothing to worry about, with Bai Dingfeng keeping her in check. The ones who are truly anxious are the others.

"Come on, let's get off the carriage, wash up and rest for a while, and then have some local specialties."

Lin Yuesha hadn't washed up after being caught in the rain, but after taking a hot shower, she felt refreshed. She was too embarrassed to say anything if Wei Lanruo hadn't brought it up.

Next to the inn is a steamed bun shop that makes pork and scallion buns. There's a long queue outside. The waiter sets up a tent next to the shop to chop the meat filling, just so customers can see the ingredients. It's pork shoulder, and it's very fresh.

The meat buns cost five coins each, which is great value for money. Each bite contains a meatball, and they are incredibly delicious.

"Buy, buy, buy! Let's buy fifty and take them on the road. I reckon we still won't be able to find an inn tonight."

Don't worry if the buns get cold. Just brush them with oil and bake them over a fire. The outer skin will be crispy and fragrant, while the inside will be soft and tender, giving them a unique flavor.

“I see a market street nearby. Let Qingxing go and buy some mutton. We’ll bake some buns and have some spicy soup with them tonight.”

Using mutton as the soup base, a rich broth is made, ensuring a good meal even on the journey. The key is to tempt Wei Lan and Bai Dingfeng, making the food taste bland and tasteless to them.

As soon as Lin Yuesha finished speaking, she received an immediate response: as long as it was her young mistress's cooking, it had never disappointed anyone.

"Qi'er, go find a winery. It would be even better if they had fruit wines with a lower alcohol content."

Lin Yuesha discovered that drinking a couple of small cups of wine under the moon every day swept away all her troubles. The idea of ​​drowning her sorrows in alcohol was nonexistent; a little wine was a pleasure.

"Miss, the master has instructed me to keep an eye on you, especially when you are out..."

Lin Yuesha's provocative actions startled the pockmarked man, who was afraid that if Lin Yuesha drank too much, she might grope unfamiliar men.

"Just a few cups."

Lin Yuesha threatened, "Don't you want to eat the braised food I make?"

Finally, after Qi'er struggled for a while, the allure of braised food became irresistible. As for what the master said, oh dear, did the master say anything?

The maids each performed their duties, while Lin Yuesha frantically replenished supplies.

Shortly after noon, Wei Lan's maid Mai Sui came to call everyone to get up. Wei Lan and Bai Dingfeng were already waiting in the carriage.

"I told you, if Wei Lan isn't in a hurry, someone else will be."

Lin Yuesha got into the car with a smile, feeling exceptionally relaxed.

The carriage traveled along the bluestone road. The midday sun was bright, and even with the windows covered, it was not noticeable.

Jiang Baozhu took out her sewing basket and began to sew, stitch by stitch. Seeing that Lin Yuesha was watching without moving, she asked, "You and Young Master Qi are engaged, and he gave a large sum of money as a betrothal gift. Shouldn't you give him a return gift, or a token of your commitment?"

Lin Yuesha shook her head; she didn't give it to him.

"Then you'll need to make some shoes and socks, right?"

Jiang Baozhu was speechless. She had never seen anyone so indifferent to marriage. She felt a little sorry for the pockmarked face.