Chapter 159 Save his mother?
"There are so many skilled craftsmen in the capital, you have found the wrong person," she said.
"But they have no way. I know that you once made a Luban lock to save Madam Hua's son. You also asked the people from the Pharmacist Valley to give you medicine. We have searched all over the capital, but none of their products can satisfy the Pharmacist Valley."
Yu Huatang said, "So what? I'm just a craftsman from Quanzhou. I can't run around everywhere just to save other people's lives. Pharmacist Valley treats so many people every year, there must be someone who can meet their requirements."
Zhao Yan looked at her, speechless for a long moment, then finally said, "But we're running out of time. When I set out, the poison had already spread to her limbs. The first person I thought of was you. Huatang... please, come with me."
Yu Huatang still didn't speak.
He whispered, "Do you hate my mother, or do you hate me so much that you're unwilling to help? I know that if someone else came to you for help today, you would still help."
Yu Huatang felt a little tormented. It was true that she had made a Luban lock before, and she also knew what kind of objects Pharmacist Valley needed to rescue people.
However, it would be a lie to say that I have no resentment or dislike for Mrs. Zhao.
She said somewhat awkwardly, "I just don't want to go to the capital. You can also ask the heirs of the palace lanterns in Luoyang. Their palace lanterns are also very ingenious, so they should be able to find a solution."
After an unknown amount of time, he said, "This year, the descendants of the Luoyang Palace Lantern and the palace masters will be teaching mechanical engineering at Tianhe Square. As long as you get a recommendation, you can enter. I can get this. You want to restore the reputation of Quanzhou lanterns and also want them to go abroad, right? Then come to the capital. His Majesty has already asked the Ministry of Industry to hold the International Lantern Festival this winter. I believe you will not miss this opportunity."
Yu Huatang looked up at him in amazement. Such conditions were very tempting. For a craftsman, what could be better than having His Majesty personally teach him?
"Huatang, from what I know about you, you're acting this way because you hate our family and the people in our family, isn't that right? But you have to make money running a shop. Today, just treat me like a stranger. I'm asking for your help. I'll cover all the expenses for your trip to the capital, and all the expenses for the shop, too. Is that okay? I'll also give you another one thousand taels, or two thousand taels, as a thank you gift, is that okay?"
Yu Huatang said helplessly, "...Let me think about it." Then he took Qingxing to deliver the goods.
The shop fell silent, and everyone pretended not to notice and continued with their own work.
Zhao Yan sat at the table, waiting quietly, as if counting his mother's life.
Her dislike for his family and him was beyond his imagination. He thought that his mother and second sister-in-law must have treated her badly. That was why she was like this.
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On the way, Qing Xing asked, "Master, why don't you go? Is it because of the previous relationship?"
Yu Huatang asked, "Do you think you should go?"
"Of course, it's such a great opportunity. Master, with her talent as a woman, has made a name for herself here, and now women like me are willing to learn from her and continue her legacy. If Master goes to the capital and is personally awarded the title of Grand Master by His Majesty, then I think Master's wish will be fulfilled, and in the future there will be more women with more choices, not just selling needlework."
"You see, although I haven't learned enough to cause any trouble yet, I am very happy when I think about being able to support myself in the future. I won't have to do anything because of lack of money. If the master goes to the capital and more people know about him, I think more women will be influenced by him in the future." Qingxing said.
Yu Huatang was surprised she would say such words and said, "You're right. I shouldn't refuse such an opportunity just because of my ex-husband. When I chose this path, it was because I thought that life was too difficult for women and making a living was too limited. Now that I can be a pioneer and provide some possibilities, it's also good."
After figuring this out, she suddenly felt relaxed.
Qing Xing said, "Then Master, can you take me with you? I also want to see the world and don't want to be born into a marriage and have children."
After saying that, she whispered, "I think Lord Zhao should not be short of money for this one person's travel..."
Yu Huatang took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I'll go ask him..."
Zhao Yan had been waiting for a long time when the two came back from delivering the goods. When he saw her coming, he immediately stood up, looked at her closely, and waited for her to speak.
"I agree to go to the capital, and I also agree to the conditions you just mentioned. You don't have to give me the other one thousand taels, but Lord Zhao must keep his promise to recommend me. In addition, I want to take Qingxing with me."
Zhao Yan said happily, "Okay, I'll make arrangements right away. It's too late today, so we'll leave early tomorrow morning. Miss Yu, go back and pack your things and make arrangements."
Yu Huatang nodded, "Then see you at the shop tomorrow morning."
"Huatang...thank you."
Afterwards, she arranged for Manager Yuan to be in charge of all matters in the shop. At five o'clock in the morning of the next day, she got up early and called Qingxing. The two of them took their bags and went out, and saw that Zhao Yan had already arrived.
The driver of the carriage was a strong man, and Anfu, Anyuan and Zhao Yan were all riding horses.
As soon as they got on, the carriage started moving immediately without stopping for a moment.
Yu Huatang looked out the window. It was the same road she had walked once when she was seventeen, and now she was walking it again.
Unlike seven years ago, when she was timid, cowardly and weak, she has now grown into her own towering tree, protecting herself from wind and rain.
Unlike her previous nervousness, she is now more calm and composed.
I don’t know what kind of medicine Pharmacist Valley wants this time, nor do I know why Madam Zhao was poisoned.
She heard that Xu Jingzhi, the successor of Luoyang Palace Lanterns, would also be here this time. She also wanted to meet this world-famous craftsman. So, let everything about the capital go with the wind. This time, she would not shed tears anymore.
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The carriage had been traveling for more than ten days. As soon as they arrived at the post station that day, it started to rain heavily. For safety reasons, Zhao Yan suggested to rest here.
He got off the horse, holding an umbrella and walked towards Yu Huatang who was about to get off the carriage. He stretched out his hand, but Yu Huatang did not help him. Instead, he leaned against the carriage and slowly walked down.
Then Qingxing came down. He handed the umbrella to Qingxing and said, "You go in first, we'll go get the horses."
The rain was so heavy that it soon soaked her sleeves that were exposed. Qing Xing said, "Master, let's go in quickly."
They stayed in post stations along the way. The closer they got to the capital, the bigger the post stations became. For example, the one they stayed in today had decorative paintings throughout the entire hall.
At this time, Zhao Yan came in with An Fu and the others. Zhao Yan said, "You should rest first." Seeing that her sleeves were wet, he said to the people behind him, "Please give me four rooms, some wine and food, and some dry cotton towels."
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