Ruan Fang and his companions were so busy that they completely forgot about Ruan Haizhu.
Ruan Haizhu was taken back to the escort agency in the prefectural city by the escort leader. She thought that Dahe Town was the most prosperous place in Langya Kingdom, but she didn't expect that there was a prefectural city that was more magnificent than Dahe Town.
Now all the resentment in her heart disappeared. Not only did she stay in the escort agency to work peacefully, she even thought about how to stay there until she found a nobleman who was willing to buy her.
The escort leader had no idea of her plan and was asking his men about the situation of the caravan.
"It's autumn now, the caravan should be back."
"That's right! With so many people here, we're not afraid of anything happening. Let's wait and see for two more days."
The escort leader nodded slightly.
Their escort agency has expanded in the past two years, and has recruited three or four times as many people. The old ones are all leading the new ones. Three-quarters of the escorts are serving Suchuan's caravan. They make three or four trips a year, and each escort can earn an average of three to four hundred taels. All food and supplies are provided by the caravan.
The escort leader naturally paid special attention to the affairs of the caravan.
Just as the escort leader stretched his neck in anticipation, the caravan finally entered the city.
The people in the escort agency ran over to provide support.
Ruan Haizhu was curious and wanted to go over to watch the fun, but was stopped by the doorman, "It's none of your business! The boss said that you still owe money to the escort agency. You can't leave this door until you pay off your debt."
Ruan Haizhu didn't quite understand what the doorman said, but she understood the tone of his voice, which was that he just didn't want to give it out!
She snorted angrily and turned back to the yard.
After a while, there were lively laughter coming from the front yard, and the escort leader came over with a pile of dirty clothes, "Zhao Ma! It's time to work!"
Zhao Ma was in charge of the escort agency's chores. She immediately trotted out from the kitchen and responded repeatedly, "Okay, okay! I hope everything is fine!"
The escort leader smiled brightly and nodded heavily, "It's okay, they said there was some trouble in the imperial capital, which delayed them for a few days. The road was actually smooth. Their stinky clothes and socks are all here. They have worked hard, so I'll give them extra meals and rewards today!"
Mother Zhao's smile deepened. "Look at what you said! Even if you don't give it to me, I will still take a good look at it. What's more, you arranged a little helper for me!"
The escort leader looked at Ruan Haizhu and asked in a low voice: "How is the work?"
"She's been fine these past two days, and she's quite active, but there's a language barrier, so sometimes it's hard to get her to do something, and she has to gesture for a long time!"
The escort leader nodded slightly, "Thank you for your hard work, Aunt Zhao. If you take care of this person, I will keep her until the spring, and let her go when the flowers bloom."
Zhao Ma was very surprised, "What's going on? Isn't this the servant you bought?"
The escort leader was delighted. "Auntie Zhao, when did my escort agency hire anyone? Even you guys were hired, so it's even more impossible for her to be hired! It's just that the little girl is too careless and still relies on my sponsor. I'm just helping her out!"
Mother Zhao understood, "Don't worry, leave this man to me, I will definitely train him to be obedient!"
As soon as the escort leader left, Zhao Ma found Ruan Haizhu and asked her to wash all the clothes.
Ruan Haizhu was very shocked, but she did not refuse. Whether she was willing or not, she had to do these jobs because she could not go anywhere else except the escort agency, and she dared not go anywhere.
Seeing that she was quite obedient, Zhao Ma was satisfied and went to do other things.
Su Chuan and his men went straight to Zhaohua County from the provincial capital.
When I arrived at the county town, I was dumbfounded. Although the old city had become increasingly desolate a few months ago, at least the roads were still there. But when I came back this time, it was all gone. All gone.
The caravan stood outside the old city for a long time, unable to recover.
Later, with the guidance of the garrison troops, we took a detour to the new city area.
The Xincheng District is still building new official roads, new streets and new city walls, and there is a lot of work to be done.
Su Chuan and his group planned to stay in the new city area for one night and then set off back to Moshi Town tomorrow.
Su Sheng came directly to Qingfengzhai and knocked on the door.
It was dark. Alan came over cautiously and opened the door. "Who is it?"
Su Sheng shouted back: "I'm looking for Su Yu!"
The shop opened a little door and all the candles were lit.
Su Yu and Alan were busy preparing food for them.
When the noodles were served, Su Yu looked around at everyone and asked, "Where are you staying tonight?"
Su Chuan ate the noodles in his bowl in two or three bites and replied, "I haven't decided yet. I plan to go to the inn later. It was Su Sheng who insisted on coming to see you first."
Su Yu's pretty face turned red, and she quickly changed the subject, "Since there is no place to stay, let's go to Xiaotai's place. Shen Yi's house is not far from here. It is safer to go there than to stay in an inn."
She knew that they all came back with a lot of silver, and she would not feel at ease with so much money around her overnight.
Everyone's eyes lit up and they headed towards Shen's house without saying a word.
Su Yu was speechless, "Slow down, I'll lead the way for you in the middle of the night, so you won't be confused about east, west, south, and north."
Led by Su Yu, the group came to the Shen residence.
Su Tai hadn't returned yet because she had sent the servants here. She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she saw Su Chuan and the others. "You are several days late this time. I was still wondering with Shen Yi if something happened to you!"
As she said this, she asked several newly hired servants to help move the boxes that Su Chuan and the others brought back inside.
It was the first time for several people to come to this house. Seeing that the layout was similar to that of the courtyard in the imperial capital, they praised it and talked about things in the imperial capital.
"My cousin Yunyun gave birth to a son. Tang Yu was so happy that he invited us to celebrate the baby's full moon. We were delayed for two days because there was another matter. The emperor was selecting a group of low-level officials at Lushan Academy.
This matter was opposed by many dignitaries, but the emperor had made up his mind, and the situation in the imperial capital seemed a little wrong. The Sixth Prince's concubine sent someone to tell us to leave as soon as possible if we had nothing to do, and also said that we should not deliver goods to the imperial capital this year, and wait until next year to see the situation. "
Su Chuan told Su Tai everything he had said.
Su Tai and Shen Yi exchanged glances and nodded at the same time.
"The Sixth Prince's concubine must have said so for a reason. Anyway, we are not short of money, so there is no need to take this risk."
As Su Tai spoke, she secretly wondered how much seafood she should catch this year, after all, Ma Xingteng could still sell goods to her.
Su Sheng was anxious, "No! If we can't go to the imperial capital, we may go somewhere else. It just so happens that we haven't been to other states yet, so let's go for a walk and come back."
Su Yu twisted Su Sheng's waist fiercely, glaring angrily, "I think you just don't want to stay at home to look after the children!"
Su Sheng felt pain, but he didn't dare to refute, "Wife, I'm trying to save money for the children. I'm relieved that you're watching over them!"
Su Yu shook her head speechlessly.
Su Tai hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "What my brother-in-law said is not unreasonable. Anyway, the child is doing well in Shenjiazhuang Village School now. I will send him back to you at the end of the year. By the way, Zhu Yixuan is back and he also went to Qingfengzhai. He was noisy for a while before, but he has been quiet recently."
When Zhu Yixuan was mentioned, Su Chuan's face darkened instantly. "He has nothing to do with us anymore. Now our caravan earns as much as the Zhu family. We are not afraid of him!"
If he had the strength he has now, Ke Yunyun and her son would not have been treated so badly by the Zhu family.
This matter became a hurdle in Su Chuan's heart that he could not get over. (End of this chapter)
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