Jiang Huaiyu rested at the inn for three days and her strength was mostly restored. The group then embarked on their journey again.
This time, the doctor readjusted the prescription for her pregnancy-preserving medication.
The reason Dr. Liang prescribed a medicine that she could only take for one month was because several herbs were specifically added to suppress pregnancy symptoms. Prolonged use might adversely affect the fetus's development in the womb, potentially leading to a weak and sickly child after birth. Therefore, this prescription could only be used for a maximum of one month.
The newly prescribed medicine was relatively mild, mainly intended to stabilize the pregnancy and nourish the body, without any other unnecessary effects. Therefore, although Jiang Huaiyu occasionally felt tired and nauseous during the journey, she did not feel extremely uncomfortable.
After four days of trekking, they finally arrived in Usu.
Although Jiang Huaiyu's face was slightly pale, her spirits remained high. Without a moment's delay, the group headed directly towards Wusu City.
The ancient town of Wusu is located on the outskirts of the city, but the immediate priority is to ensure Miss Cao's safety. After all, she is not only an important business partner, but also crucial to the continued development of Luo Eryin's business. He absolutely cannot allow her to encounter any misfortune.
On the way to enter the city, Yingxiang looked around with curiosity, finding everything around her new and exciting.
“Young lady, the climate in Jizhou is indeed very different from that in the north. It’s only early summer now, and I’m already feeling unbearably hot in just a light shirt. Look at what those women in Jizhou are wearing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it before.”
Jiang Huaiyu followed her finger and smiled as she explained, "This is also the first time I've seen it, but I guess it must be a soft smoked silk product from Jizhou."
"Soft smoke silk?"
Yingxiang gently shook her head, "I have frequented many cloth shops in the capital, but I have never heard of this name."
Jiang Huaiyu patiently explained, "Soft silk gauze is woven from the finest silk. It is light, soft, and breathable, with an elegant and noble style, making it the finest among silk fabrics. Due to its rarity, it was usually only available to royalty and nobility. We live in the north, and the climate in the capital is not as hot as in Jizhou. Therefore, apart from royalty and nobility, very few people would use such precious soft silk gauze. Sellers often keep it hidden in boxes and do not display it easily, so it is naturally rarely seen on the shelves of fabric shops."
It is indeed inappropriate for the Jiang family to use delicate and precious fabrics like soft gauze.
However, Jiang Huaiyu had lived in a noble family's mansion in her previous life, and was quite accustomed to seeing soft gauze. This fabric had a simple and elegant color and a light and airy texture. Whether used to tailor clothes or to decorate window panels, it displayed extraordinary aesthetics and elegance.
Yingxiang murmured softly, as if talking to herself, "It's truly unexpected that such rich mysteries are contained within the soft silk gauze. No wonder the clothes sewn from it are so enchanting..."
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and replied, "If you really love it, I will buy a few bolts of it after we enter the city and have new clothes made for you."
"No! Absolutely not!"
Yingxiang hurriedly waved her hand in refusal, her tone full of sincerity, "Miss, wouldn't it be a waste for me to wear such a gorgeous fabric? You are the one who truly deserves the nobility and elegance of the soft silk gauze!"
Jiang Huaiyu gently shook her head, her tone gentle yet firm, "You and Deng Shen followed me to Jizhou, so you should also have a share of everything I own."
Yingxiang persisted, her face showing an expression of reluctance to waste the opportunity.
Jiang Huaiyu sighed helplessly, "Alright, since you're reluctant to wear it, then Hangluo or Hualuo are also good choices. In such hot weather, how can you stand it without wearing some light clothing?"
Especially now that she is pregnant, she is more sensitive to heat, and she was already sweating profusely after only waiting in the carriage for a short time.
Yingxiang gently fanned her with her sleeve, saying softly, "Miss, your pregnancy must be very hard."
At this moment, Jiang Huaiyu suddenly thought of a problem and turned to Yingxiang, saying, "Yingxiang, I am pregnant. The doctor said that after five months, my belly will become increasingly swollen. It would be inappropriate for you to call me that again."
Yingxiang pondered for a moment and also felt that it made sense.
The term "Miss" immediately indicates that the person is an unmarried woman. If one's own mistress were to be called "Miss" while heavily pregnant, it would certainly cause gossip among others.
However, her young mistress had already broken off her engagement with the young master. Although things seemed to be turning around, the two had not yet reconciled, leaving her in a dilemma.
"So, how should I address you?"
Jiang Huaiyu pondered for a moment, then said, "Brother Bai has always been in charge of the Wusu trade route. People in Wusu Ancient Town must know my identity as the owner. We are unfamiliar with the people in Wusu, and if we suddenly change how we address each other, it will only attract unnecessary attention. Since no one here knows about the divorce, you might as well continue to call me Madam. This will make it easier for us to conduct ourselves here, and it will also be good for the child in your womb, so that he will not suffer unwarranted criticism."
Yingxiang nodded slightly and replied, "That's right. I'll go and inform the others."
As soon as she stopped, Jiang Huaiyu glanced at Ling Mo standing quietly not far away and waved to him, saying, "Young Master Ling."
Ling Mo originally intended to leave quietly, but upon hearing her voice, he eventually walked slowly to her side.
He gave a slightly reserved smile, "Master Jiang."
Jiang Huaiyu was slightly taken aback and asked in confusion, "Did Young Master Ling hear what I just said?"
Ling Mo stared at her intently for a moment, then suddenly said, "You haven't reconciled with him yet. If you feel embarrassed to be known as Madam Bai, why not pretend to be my wife?"
"Huh?" Jiang Huaiyu was taken aback.
Ling Mo's face showed a hint of embarrassment as he explained, "You don't need to misunderstand. I'm just considering it. Anyway, we've pretended to be husband and wife many times, and this time will be no exception. If you have something to gain, with me by your side, others will naturally not dare to underestimate you. Besides, although I don't care about empty fame, the name 'Ling Mo' does have a slight reputation in the martial arts world, which might be able to provide you with some convenience."
Jiang Huaiyu gradually calmed down from his astonishment. "I am very grateful for Young Master Ling's kindness, but considering that you are not yet married, I do not want to tarnish your reputation, so let's drop this matter."
Ling Mo did not insist. "People of the martial world are not bound by trivial matters. This is just a suggestion. The decision is entirely up to Master Jiang."
Jiang Huaiyu gave a grateful smile. "In any case, thank you for planning this for me. Oh, by the way—"
She leaped lightly from the carriage and gazed at the long queue ahead. Seeing that the queue seemed to be making no progress, she asked curiously, "Young Master Ling, did you go to the city gate to investigate just now? I wonder what's going on up ahead? Why is the procession entering the city so slow?"
Ling Mo replied, "Miss Jiang, there's no need to worry. The city gate guards are checking the list of fugitives one by one, and it will probably take some time before they can be released."
"So that's how it is."
Jiang Huaiyu nodded gently.
If travel is restricted due to the pursuit of fugitives, it is a helpless measure, and one can only wait patiently.
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