After thinking about it, she couldn't help but feel a little disheartened. The sunlight streaming in through the window, the steaming heat brought her back to her senses, and a hint of sarcasm appeared on her lips...
The villagers must have heard what she just said. If they continue on their way to the capital, they will soon realize whether what she said was true or false!
It's just a pity that there will never be a chance to turn back...
As the carriage gradually moved away from the grove, the old woman felt a vague unease. She looked up at the sky, where the blazing sun was still shining brightly.
“Son, we’ve been walking for three days now, and the road ahead seems even drier. Could what that girl said be true…”
Before she could finish speaking, the man beside her said impatiently.
"Mother, don't listen to other people's nonsense. We've already come all this way. If we go back, won't we be laughed at? Besides, it might not even be in time to go back. Stop worrying about those things and save your breath!"
Upon hearing this, the old woman dared not say anything more, her gaze shifting to the direction the carriage had departed, her mind lost in thought...
Two hours later, the sun was still blazing hot! The carriage continued on its journey, finding no further shelter from the sun, and could only keep moving forward…
Soon, the horses were panting heavily, and their pace slowed down. The temperature inside the carriage became increasingly stuffy. Qin Qing couldn't help but take out bottled water that she had put in the refrigerator beforehand, and gave one to each person. Only then did the temperature drop slightly.
In less than half an hour, the ice melted, and the group began to drink heartily.
Qin Qing also poured water into a bowl and got out of the carriage to feed the horse water.
After satisfying their physical needs, the family set off again toward Yongcheng.
Time passed slowly, and after another day and a half, they finally saw the walls of Yongcheng in the distance!
The walls, tanned by the sun, were wrinkled and creased. The door was wide open, and the interior looked like a ghost town, with very few pedestrians.
The carriage's appearance seemed quite abrupt. The glaring sunlight continued to scorch the earth, and the houses and ground emitted a sweltering heat. The horse's front hooves were even charred black from the heat. Qin Qing smelled the odor and quickly told Shaoyao to stop the carriage at the entrance of an inn.
The inn was completely empty, with only half of the door open. The benches inside were stacked together, indicating that no guests had used it for a long time.
As soon as they went inside, they heard snoring coming from the front desk. Peony walked over and called out to the waiter inside.
"Hey, hey, hey, we have a guest!"
The waiter was so startled that he suddenly woke up and fell off his chair.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch! You scared me to death in broad daylight!"
Peony didn't waste any more words with him and spoke directly.
"Two rooms, how much?"
The waiter then realized that they really were there to stay, and the dissatisfaction on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a look of flattery and excitement.
"Sir, you need a room? Alright! Two superior rooms for one tael of silver! I'll take you upstairs."
Hearing this, Qin Qing was slightly surprised. Although Yongcheng was not as important as the capital of Qi, it was still a major city in Qi. How could the prices be so low?
Thinking it over, she asked the question. The waiter turned around when he heard her voice and noticed her leg, which was supported by a cane. He didn't see anything unusual in her eyes.
"You wouldn't believe it, but in the last six months, Yongcheng has hardly seen any rain. The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and every household is running out of food and water. Water is more expensive than anything else right now, making it even harder for our inns to do business. So... we have no choice but to lower prices across the board."
Listening, Qin Qing suddenly had an idea. After asking the waiter where she could buy water nearby, she slowly went upstairs.
Not to mention that she has enough water in her space now, the extra water is useless to her, so she might as well sell it for money, which will be just what they need when they return to Tianlong Kingdom!
Once she had an idea, she had to do it. After it got a little dark, most of the people dared to come out to sell their goods. Following the directions given by the shopkeeper, she and her family pushed their cart over there.
Because the sun is too hot during the day, causing moisture to evaporate easily, most water vendors come out to sell water when the sun is halfway down...
As for where the water came from, and whether there will be any problems with their sales methods, nobody knows and nobody dares to care!
Qin Qing stood by the roadside, and after a large number of people had gathered, he began to call out.
"Come and take a look, everyone! Our family of five brought back pure water from afar. We guarantee it's sweet and delicious, and it's only one tael of silver per liter! Limited quantity, first come, first served!"
As soon as she finished her call, she reached into the bucket, took out a water float, scooped up some water, and drank it in big gulps, drawing envious glances from those around her. In addition, the price of water in Yongcheng had now reached an exorbitant five taels of silver per liter, so one tael of silver per liter was simply too good a deal.
The next second, a line of onlookers formed, and after the first person left with their one-liter bucket, the others eagerly shouted that they wanted three liters, four liters…
While Shaoyao and Qin Qing fetched water, Qin Zifeng took on the task of collecting the money. Xiao Muyue and Xiao Muxing sat to the side watching the money bag, like misers who wouldn't let anyone touch it!
The two large buckets of water were quickly emptied. Qin Zifeng was so busy collecting money that he could barely lift the two small money bags.
Another half hour passed, and the second bucket of water was quickly emptied. The long queue behind them was still not over, and they were running out of water. The sun had completely set, so Qin Qing quietly said something to Shaoyao and then pushed the cart away...
Once he was sure no one was behind him, Qin Qing quickly retrieved the large wooden tub and controlled the water in the space to be poured into the tub!
This water is not purified water but tap water. Its advantage is that it is clear and clean. It is harmless to the human body in the short term, but it is not suitable for long-term consumption.
After she filled the tub with water and looked around to make sure no one was there, she waved her hand, and the bucket full of water reappeared on the cart!
At the corner of the alley, a pair of eyes watched this scene in shock, covering their mouths in disbelief. Just as Qin Qing turned her head warily, they quickly dodged away…
Feeling his heart pounding faster and faster, he was incredibly nervous! Only when he heard the sound of the cart leaving did he slowly peek out, his eyes filled with shock.
When Qin Qing returned, he saw a chaotic scene with a long queue of people, clearly dissatisfied because the water had been sold out. Shaoyao and the others also looked helpless. When they saw Qin Qing struggling to push the cart, their eyes lit up and they rushed over to help...
"Everyone! This is the last bucket of water we have left in our family. We're afraid we have to apologize to the people at the very back!"
After he finished speaking, murmurs of complaint arose from the back of the crowd, while those in front were overjoyed…
After all, this is the city, not a village; nobody's short of money here...
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