Chapter 60: Secret
"What are you thinking, kid? After all, we have received so much money from them, the least we can do is to get them out safely, otherwise it will ruin the reputation of our escort agency, right?"
The leading escort leader slapped his subordinate on the back of the head. Turning around, he saw Cheng Weiyao's slender back as she added water to the water tank and immediately shouted, "Hey, that woman!"
"If you have something to say, please speak." Cheng Weiyao's heart tightened slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her face, but her feet did not move towards the bodyguards at all.
In ancient times, there were six major escort systems in the escort agencies, namely letter escort, ticket escort, silver escort, grain escort, property escort, and human escort. These escorts were obviously human escorts, which were also commonly called living human escorts.
"Is there anything to eat? Make us something delicious. This little gift is your meal money. I want meat!"
Along with the leader of the escorts' words, a whole string of copper coins fell to the ground. Cheng Weiyao was secretly amazed at the copper coins that fell accurately into her hands.
As expected, those who can receive human escorts usually have some martial arts skills. With my mediocre skills, I might be able to deal with an outsider for a few moves, but if I really meet a martial artist, I will only be beaten.
"Okay, everyone just take a rest, I'll take care of the meals."
Cheng Wei Yao put the silver into her sleeve pocket and gritted her teeth to take the job. She didn't want to offend these people, and she would get silver, so why not do it?
After all, supplies and money were greatly reduced due to the bandits, and it was a tight time. Adding a few more pairs of chopsticks was just a small matter.
"Girl, please give us something to eat..."
When several wealthy families saw that Cheng Weiyao seemed easy to talk to, they wiped the sweat from their faces and ran up to her to discuss things.
"this……"
Cheng Weiyao pursed her lips and subconsciously glanced in the direction of Wen Chengyun. The bandit leader must have some connection with Wen Chengyun, and he was probably acting on orders when he set fire to the mansion.
The most taboo thing in ancient times was factional fighting. These wealthy families were most likely caught up in factional fighting, otherwise how could they have ended up in such a mess that their homes burned down and they had to pay to escape...
Just as she was thinking about it, a little change was forced into her hand. Cheng Weiyao's face darkened slightly. Why was this person's behavior so similar to that of those escorts? It really was like birds of a feather...
"It's just a meal, it's nothing serious, please keep it, ma'am."
Wen Chengyun glanced coldly at the haggard faces of the rich people, turned around and went back to the big tent, ignoring the rich people's bribery.
Driven by money, Cheng Weiyao prepared a large table of food for dinner. Since the money was spent well, she couldn't be careless. The cattle and sheep were all bought from Taru's family or Uncle Som's family.
The rich aroma of mutton soup, intertwined with the smell of roasted beef, drifted across the plains and quickly attracted the attention of the escorts. Without even waiting for the beef to come out of the pot, they pinched a piece of fried beef from the pot with a pair of fingers and put it in their mouths.
"Isn't it hot?"
Cheng Weiyao fell silent. Why is it that martial artists have thicker skin and flesh? Even after years of cooking, she still didn't dare to put her hands directly into the pot.
"I've been escorting people all over the country, so what's the big deal about this little bit of temperature? Even if I'm in a sea of fire, I can pull someone out..."
The leader of the escorts smiled slightly, twitched his fingers, and gave Cheng Weiyao a thumbs up, his eyes full of praise.
The escorts gave a whole string of copper coins, while the rich people gave small change. Although the silver was small, it was worth several strings of copper coins. It was obvious that these mutton and beef were prepared for the sake of the silver.
But after all the dishes were served, Cheng Weiyao realized that these wealthy people really had no status at all.
They could only watch helplessly as the escorts drank, ate meat, and played drinking games on the table, while they themselves, looking as pitiful as pugs, huddled in a corner with a few other wealthy people who had fallen on hard times, silently gnawing on the bones left over by the escorts.
"This is yours. What are you all thinking? Are you paying for it?"
Cheng Weiyao really couldn't stand the pitiful looks of the rich people, her saliva was almost dripping to the ground, so she simply brought over a plate of fried beef reserved for her family.
"Thank you, girl! May kind-hearted people have a happy life!"
"May the girl be rich and powerful, and give birth to a son soon! Eight children in one pregnancy!"
The eyes of several wealthy families instantly lit up like matches. They were so grateful that they almost worshipped Cheng Weiyao as a living Buddha.
With wine and meat as a bridge of communication, the rich people gradually opened up.
In fact, the escort's attitude was quite polite when they first set out on the journey, but the further they went, the worse his attitude became.
Especially since they were all old, potbellied, and couldn't ride horses, which really slowed down the team's journey. So even though the escorts were resentful, they could only bear it.
Cheng Weiyao listened silently, sighing inwardly: This is really the most expensive thing to spend, but the worst experience. The ones being taken advantage of are these rich people, right?
"If the house burns down, you can just rebuild it. Why do you have to run away? Don't you want your family and friends anymore?"
As soon as this soul-searching question was asked, several wealthy people looked at each other and remained silent at the same time. It was obvious that they were very secretive about this topic.
Cheng Weiyao was tactful and returned to the tent with the empty plate.
If a meal of wine and meat can be exchanged for a secret, then the cost of the secret is really too low. She just tested it lightly and did not intend to delve into it, but she already had an idea in her mind.
"Don't mess with those men, you're married!"
Wen Liyu noticed Cheng Weiyao's words and actions and felt a little worried.
The herders had no taboos about first or second marriages; as long as a woman could bear children and take care of the family, she was a good woman. Wen Liyu could see that Cheng Weiyao was different from the average lady from a wealthy family. With her skills, she would have no trouble finding a husband in the plains...
"Yes, yes, my princess, have you finished eating? I'm waiting to wash the dishes."
Cheng Weiyao heard the concern in Wen Liyu's stiff and awkward tone, and immediately curled the corners of her lips slightly and took the empty bowl in front of her.
The next day, when they woke up, the escorts had already set out on their journey again with the rich people. The only traces of their existence were the burnt-out fire and food residues on the ground.
The days passed like quicksand between fingertips. The deeper Cheng Weiyao followed the herdsmen into the plains, the greater her harvest. The warehouse of QQ Farm was already filled with special products from the plains, and the fields were also filled with mature fruit trees.
"Sister Ayao, Chengming, there will be a big gathering of herdsmen this afternoon. Do you want to come with me to see the excitement?" The sound of horse hooves came from afar, and Taru rode over. The wind blew through his felt hat, and his face was full of youthful spirit.
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