After everyone set off, Qiao Lian'er also carried a basket on her back, covering the half-full jar of matsutake mushrooms with dry branches.
"Sister Lian'er, where are you going?" Qiao Xiaomeng asked when he saw her.
"I'm going to the mountain to find some wild vegetables to sell in town. It's market day today, isn't it?"
Qiao Xiaomeng shook his head: "Silly Lian'er, there are plenty of wild vegetables on the mountain, and there are many vendors selling wild vegetables on the street. Wild vegetables are not easy to sell."
"Even if I can get a copper coin or two, I'll try my luck. I'll look for the freshest and tenderest ones," Qiao Lian'er said as she went out.
Qiao Xiaomeng still thought Qiao Lian'er was foolish. In the South, there was no shortage of wild vegetables. Even people who didn't have time to go up the mountain to find wild vegetables were tired of eating them.
Those who sell wild vegetables sometimes don't even earn two or three copper coins a day, or even give away their entire basket of wild vegetables for just one copper coin. They might as well go begging for food.
Of course, Qiao Lian'er wouldn't go looking for wild vegetables. Qingshui Town was only ten miles away, and they arrived in no time.
In her memory, towns in ancient times were relatively desolate and sparse, so Song Lian'er was a little surprised when she saw Qingshui Town.
There are several main streets lined with shops on both sides, and teahouses and taverns are one after another in the central area. On market day, it is very lively with people coming and going.
The sounds of vendors hawking their wares and the murmur of conversation mingled together, the aromas of snacks, tea, and wine blended together, creating a rich and vibrant atmosphere of everyday life.
Qiao Lian'er shared her brown rice porridge in the morning, and she only ate a small half bowl. She had used up most of it on the way, and now her stomach was starting to rumble again.
Looking at the meat buns, roasted lamb skewers, roasted glutinous rice cakes, and the steaming, fragrant noodle shops on both sides.
Her saliva was flowing freely inside her mouth.
I really wanted to pounce on him.
No rush, no rush, I'll have money soon, Qiao Lian'er could only comfort herself with this thought. Swallowing her saliva, she looked away and, following the directions of passersby, found a wide alley called Yongning Alley.
Yongning Lane is the rich lane of Qingshui Town, with wealthy families living on both sides. The spacious courtyard layout, some of which extend three courtyards and three exits, is surrounded by the bustling market, making it a quiet oasis amidst the hustle and bustle.
Qiao Lian'er found the most magnificent house with four courtyards and four exits. The family with the financial resources to build such a house must be among the top three in Qingshui Town.
The sound of laughter came from inside. Looking through the door, I saw two children playing in the front yard, a boy who looked about eight years old and a girl who looked about six years old.
Qiao Lian'er waved to the older one.
The child was quick-witted; he looked over, then turned his head away, ignoring her.
Adults should have already told these children not to talk to strangers.
Qiao Lian'er put down her basket, took out the jar, opened it, and the aroma of dried matsutake mushrooms wafted out.
She also prepared her chopsticks, picked up a dried chicken and put it in her mouth, nodding as she ate: "Mmm, it smells so good, it's simply the best delicacy in the world."
The two children also smelled the aroma and saw how much Qiao Lian'er was enjoying her food, so they dropped their toys and ran out.
"Sister, sister, what are you eating?" The little boy sniffed, stood on tiptoe, and stared longingly at the jar in Qiao Lian'er's hand.
The little girl was hopping around, her ram horns bobbing up and down.
They're all big gluttons.
Qiao Lian'er smiled and gave each of them a matsutake mushroom leaf.
The two children were eating when their eyes suddenly widened.
Indeed, they were tired of all kinds of delicious snacks, but they had never eaten anything so delicious.
"Sister, sister, I want more!" the little boy said eagerly, licking his lips.
"If you want more, you'll have to pay to buy it. Call your parents out."
Once you've won over the children, it's time to conquer the adults.
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