Yan Xiao initially didn't think much of it, and was even secretly cursing this big jerk for being so stingy.
I gave him such a favor, and he gave me this worthless, tattered badge.
It was only after she saw the expressions on the faces of the people around her that she belatedly realized that she might not know its value; this thing was probably some kind of extraordinary treasure.
Fortunately, she kept her composure and didn't show any inappropriate expression on her face, otherwise she would have been extremely embarrassed.
She quickly and carefully took the waist token from Shen Muzhi's hand, looking very pleased.
"Since it is something the general wears close to his body, I will definitely keep it safe."
Upon hearing this, Shen Muzhi's expression softened further, and he patiently explained:
“This is no ordinary accessory; it is my keepsake. Seeing it is like seeing me.”
'Wow, it's a divine artifact! Isn't that practically an imperial edict? No wonder everyone has that expression; Shen Muzhi is quite shrewd.'
Yan Xiao was secretly delighted, but didn't refuse outright, and simply put it away with a smile.
"Okay, I'll keep it safe."
When Shen Muzhi saw Yan Xiao's smile, he felt that she looked a lot like the cat next door that had just stolen some fish, and, quite endearingly so.
Yan Xiao had no idea what Shen Muzhi was thinking at the moment, let alone that the cat next door was black. If she had known, she probably would have given Shen Muzhi a real-life demonstration of a black cat with its fur standing on end.
The ship had already docked while they were talking.
After the boat was moored, the group disembarked and went ashore.
After disembarking, Shen Muzhi gave Yan Xiao and Shen Qiyue a few more instructions, then led his men away first, with Lou Guyu naturally among them.
As soon as Shen Muzhi left, Zhao Qian, whom he had left behind, came to Yan Xiao's side and said with a smile:
"Madam and Miss, this is Jiangbei. Shall I take you back to the manor to rest?"
It feels so good to be grounded. Yan Xiao stretched lazily without a care for her image before nodding in response:
"Okay, let's head back then."
As she spoke, she looked at Jiang Xinrui, who was about to leave, and said with great enthusiasm:
"Dr. Jiang, is there something you need? If not, would you like to come to my residence for a visit?"
Jiang Xinrui just wanted to be alone right now, and after hearing this, she forced a smile:
"I have something to do, so I have to go back first."
"I see!"
Yan Xiao sighed with some regret, "That's really unfortunate. I won't keep you any longer. Keep in touch when you have time."
"Okay, okay..."
Jiang Xinrui got into a carriage, nodded to Yan Xiao, and left.
Jiang Xinrui really didn't understand why Yan Xiao was so enthusiastic towards her. Logically speaking, even if she didn't care about those rumors, she should still be a little wary of her, who might be interested in her husband.
But she's different...
She couldn't figure out the situation at all.
Shen Muzhi had already arranged everything. After Zhao Qian and Yan Xiao finished speaking with Jiang Xinrui, they waved in one direction, and then a carriage came towards them.
Throughout the journey, Shen Qiyue and Yan Xiao never looked out the window, finding everything they saw strange and interesting.
One is someone who has never seen much of the world, and the other is someone who has never seen this era.
Jiangbei is considered a relatively wealthy and auspicious place in the Qi Kingdom. Even in the current chaotic world, the people in Jiangbei City seem to be doing quite well, at least much better than what Yan Xiao has seen and heard along the way.
Just as Yan Xiao and Shen Qiyue were engrossed in watching, their carriage suddenly stopped, and then Zhao Qian's voice rang out from outside:
"Madam, there seems to be an accident ahead. The carriage can't pass. Please wait in the carriage with Miss for a moment. I'll go down and see what's going on."
As Zhao Qian spoke, he jumped off the carriage, while Yan Xiao and Shen Qiyue curiously peered ahead.
I saw a huge crowd gathered ahead, completely blocking the road.
'This person really has always loved watching a spectacle!'
As Yan Xiao was thinking, Zhao Qian jogged back to the carriage:
"Madam, someone has fainted up ahead."
Yanxiao thought it was a big deal, but it turned out to be just this?
She frowned slightly, her voice tinged with confusion:
"It's just one person who fainted, how did it cause such a traffic jam?"
"Reporting to Madam, the one who fainted was Ma Youcai, the manager of Juewei Restaurant. I heard that he collapsed suddenly. Someone wanted to move him to the side of the road, but his wife refused, saying that they had to wait for the fairy to arrive."
"That's strange. Fainting and not seeking a doctor but a shaman? Besides, does lying on the road mean you won't die?"
Yan Xiao was somewhat speechless. She disliked people who obstructed traffic, but she had no interest in watching the spectacle, so she asked Zhao Qian:
"Is there any other way?"
"Without Madam, this is the only way back to the manor. If Madam is in a hurry to return, I will immediately order them to leave."
"No need. We don't even know what's going on with that person. What if he dies after being moved? Your general will be accused of abusing his power."
Yan Xiao wasn't worried about Shen Muzhi's reputation being damaged; she was just protecting her own image and was afraid of being targeted by someone trying to extort money from her.
She had just arrived in Jiangbei and didn't want to ruin her reputation over such a trivial matter.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qian felt that although the lady was a bit ugly, her heart for his general was truly beyond reproach.
Yan Xiao ignored Zhao Qian's thoughts, glanced at the crowd again, and then turned to Shen Qiyue to ask:
"Since we can't go back for the time being, why don't we go and see what's going on? You've probably never seen a shamanistic ritual before, have you?"
She wanted to see what this Madam Ma was up to; who makes someone lie in the middle of the road and not be allowed to move?
Shen Qiyue, at her age, loves excitement the most. She originally thought she wouldn't be able to join in the fun, but now that she heard there was something going on, she immediately perked up and hurriedly nodded and followed Yan Xiao.
Zhao Qian did not stop Yan Xiao. After giving the coachman a few instructions, he quickly followed.
As soon as Yan Xiao squeezed into the crowd, she saw a path being cleared on the opposite side, and then a middle-aged woman dressed in strange clothes was led to the center.
There, lying there was a somewhat obese middle-aged man, with several servants beside him and a richly dressed noblewoman.
When the noblewoman saw the middle-aged woman appear, her anxious expression immediately turned to joy.
She quickly stood up, grabbed the middle-aged woman's arm as if it were a lifeline, and said urgently:
"Fairy Liu, you've finally arrived! Please take a look at my husband. He was fine just now, but suddenly he told me he felt a chill on his back, and then he fainted."
The middle-aged woman, known as Fairy Willow, calmly nodded, displaying an air of superiority.
She glanced at Ma Youcai on the ground and asked:
"You didn't touch him, did you?"
The lady quickly shook her head: "No, I remembered your instructions. If my master faints again, he must not be moved. I didn't move at all."
"That's good!"
Fairy Liu gave the noblewoman a satisfied look, then changed her tone and said:
“I told your master last time that he wouldn’t live more than three days without getting rid of the evil spirits on him, but he didn’t believe me.”
Now that you've summoned me, I should be considered a Taoist practitioner, and saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. However, I can't just casually get involved in karma with people, can I?
Upon hearing this, the noblewoman immediately understood what Liu Xiangu meant, and hurriedly signaled her servants to bring over several silver notes, which she then slipped into Liu Xiangu's hand.
"Fairy, please don't take offense at my husband. This is just a small token of my appreciation. I will repay you handsomely as long as he wakes up."
After receiving the money, Liu Xiangu's expression immediately softened:
"Very well, then I will save your master's life."
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