Chapter 221 Just ten copper coins?
"Do you have a stomachache?" Wenjiu asked, and suddenly handed over a tofu-filled bun: "Here, you should eat something hot."
The steamed buns are Wenjiu's breakfast today. She usually saves a portion of whatever she eats for Xiaojin.
This morning, Xiao Jin ate the fruit in the space until his belly was full, but he didn't touch the bun.
The storage treasure chest for warming wine is in the same condition as when you put it in, and it is still steaming.
Thirteen looked at the bun and was stunned for a moment: "This... Thank you, young lady."
Being called "girl" all the time by a little kid, Wen Jiu felt a little funny and just told him, "Eat. Don't you have a stomachache? Eating something hot will make you feel better."
Thirteen was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously put the bun into his mouth, but before he could put it in his mouth, he was stopped by the guards.
"Master!" The guard was very anxious. Normally, anything the master ate would be tested for poison by a special person. How could something sent by an outsider be allowed to enter like this?
The woman who appeared before him was truly bizarre. He had come to Jinyang City to provide disaster relief, and he had heard that the area was plagued by another plague. Yet, there was a faint sense of peace and tranquility in the air, which was truly unusual.
The woman in front of him was extremely beautiful, as beautiful as a demon. Her smile was so enchanting that he couldn't help but be shaken when he saw her just now.
For a moment, I remembered the monsters that could cause people to have hallucinations, which were mentioned in the monster stories I had read before.
The master is still young, and must not be seduced by such a witch! For a moment, the guard looked at Wen Jiu with a very defensive look.
Wen Jiu sensed the other party's fear and spread his hands, saying, "In that case, I won't bother you anymore."
Before she even left, Thirteen pushed his ring out again: "I still have to thank you, young lady."
Seeing the young man's stubborn face, Wen Jiu hesitated for a moment, then snapped his fingers and said, "If you want to thank me, why not give me some silver?"
"Hmm?" Thirteen blinked. He really didn't expect the person in front of him to say such a thing.
Even the guard looked at Wen Jiu with some suspicion.
"Ahem, well...if you don't have the money, then forget it." Wen Jiu also felt that it was not a good idea to cheat a child out of money like this, so he wanted to leave with the big spoon in shame.
"Wait," Thirteen stopped them again, and then reached out to the guard next to him. The guard reluctantly took out a purse.
Thirteen then handed the purse to Wen Jiu: "Give this to you for now. Thank you for helping me."
Wenjiu weighed the bottle, and it made a crisp, clinking sound. Although he didn't know how much it was, he couldn't help but smile and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome."
After receiving the silver for some reason, Wenjiu felt somewhat guilty, and left with the big spoon as if he had greased his feet.
On the way, Xiao Jin couldn't help but say, "...Master, are you really short of money? Didn't the Fourth Master just give you ten thousand taels? Why don't you try to improve his favorability now? We're just one step away from getting that green heart!!"
Wen Jiu: "...He insisted on thanking me. It's not good to accept such a valuable ring from someone else...so...just take less money?"
Xiao Jin: “…………” If you don’t pay me enough, people won’t show me any love!
"Girl, you're really smart. I didn't expect you could exchange a bun for a bag of silver. Open it and see how much is inside!"
Just as Wenjiu was feeling frustrated, he suddenly heard Dashao's excited voice. His chest puffed up a bit, "Right? You think I didn't lose out, right?"
Dashao nodded seriously: "Of course it's not a loss! How much is a bun? In exchange for such a big one!"
Wen nodded in agreement: "Well, you make sense."
Xiao Jin: “…” I have never been so speechless!
Wenjiu excitedly opened the bag to take a look. This was the first time she had earned money using her physical strength since she came to ancient times, and why did she feel a little proud?
But when he opened the purse, his expression suddenly froze: "This... isn't silver?"
Dashao blinked blankly when he heard this, then immediately took the purse from Wenjiu's hand. He counted it carefully in his hand, and was also confused: "This is only... ten copper coins?"
Wen Jiu: "...Ill-gotten gains are not so easy to earn..."
Dashao: "It's okay, it's okay, girl, we still made a profit, that bun is only two copper coins at most!"
Xiao Jin: “…………” I could have gotten love! Mutated love!!
It’s so terrible to follow humans. Now I even want to go back to being a salted fish!
Thirteen, on the other side, saw Wenjiu's back disappear, and his brows relaxed.
This woman is quite skilled and good-looking, but I didn't expect she was actually a money-grubber. Well, that would have saved me from a lot of complications.
The guards beside him couldn't help but tutted their tongues twice: "Master, this woman is really worthless."
Thirteen looked at the guard in confusion: "What do you mean?"
The guard said, "I thought she came for the master, but I overestimated her. She's after silver. But she's too unpromising to be sent away for just ten copper coins."
Thirteen: "Just now, at the critical moment, it was the girl who saved me. You can't slander her like this... What are you talking about!"
Thirteen suddenly heard the key point and frowned.
The guard said nervously, "She's a bit of a loser..."
"Not this one."
"Ten copper coins?"
Thirteen frowned in surprise: "You only have 10 copper coins in your bag?"
"Not really," the guard paused, "and here are two pieces of oil paper for wrapping your snacks..."
Thirteen:"!"
"Hurry up and chase after her! Bring her back!" The woman was dressed in exquisite clothes. Thinking carefully, how could she be a greedy person?
10 cents... I don't know who you are making fun of!
The guard said sullenly, "Master, the Prince of Zhi must have already arrived at the Fourth Master's place. In terms of time..."
After hearing this, Thirteen ate the hot bun in three or two bites. When he felt his stomach was relieved, he got on his horse.
Forget it, Fourth Brother's matter is more important. After all, the woman is in Jinyang City. She looks pretty, so finding her won't be difficult. It's not too late to thank her later.
In the yamen.
The Fourth Master was sitting with Jinyang officials of all ranks discussing matters when he suddenly noticed the door had been kicked open.
The tall and strong Prince Zhi strode in with great momentum, his face solemn as he slammed his fist on the table.
"Cheer up! Even if there is an epidemic in Jinyang, you are not allowed to be so discouraged! As long as I, the Prince of Zhi, am here, there will be no obstacles that cannot be overcome!
This time, I am following the orders of the Emperor and have brought the prescription for the epidemic as quickly as possible. It will definitely save you from this dire situation!"
As he spoke, Prince Zhi slammed a prescription heavily on the table.
He shook his pigtail and raised his chin, looking like a majestic hero.
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