Chapter 420: Family Support
Ji Yunlan looked at Zhao Shen and said, "Do you two want to go to Mobei in person? You look different from the people of Mobei and you will be easily recognized."
Zhao Shen said, "We've already made up our minds. We'll go disguised as merchants. We'll need your help with this."
Seeing that the two had made up their minds, Ji Yunlan stopped trying to persuade them: "This is not a difficult matter. There are often caravans going to Mobei. It won't be difficult to squeeze two people in."
Ji Yunshu was very interested in this: "What are these caravans selling?"
Ji Yunlan smiled and said, "We have everything. Food, medicinal herbs, salt, cloth, and other daily necessities are the bulk. The nobles in Mobei also like our silk and tea."
Ji Yunshu approached Ji Yunlan and asked quietly, "Does our family also have such a business?"
Ji Yunlan glanced at Zhao Shen and said, "Yes, but there aren't many monetary transactions. Most of the time, we exchange horses with the people of Mobei."
Ji Yunshu's eyes widened. "Don't the people of Mobei strictly prohibit the trade of horses?"
Mobei’s biggest advantage over Daxia is its cavalry.
Although Daxia also has cavalry, the quality of Daxia horses cannot compare with those in Mobei.
In order to maintain this advantage, Mobei strictly prohibits horse trading with Daxia.
Ji Yunlan found her wide-eyed look adorable, so he couldn't help but pat her head and said nonchalantly, "What's the imperial court's ban? As long as there's profit to be made, many people will take risks."
After hearing what he said, Ji Yunshu felt that he was confused. Smuggling could not be banned at any time.
Ji Changlin also said, "Many large tribes in Mobei don't take the royal court's ban seriously. Besides, we haven't had a proper fight with them in recent years, so they don't think selling a few horses privately is a big deal."
Ji Yunshu said, "Just like how people here sell food and medicinal herbs?"
Ji Changlin nodded: "About the same. They are poor over there, and ordinary people can't afford to buy food."
Ji Yunshu said, "Dad, you'd better hold on. There's a severe drought in the north this year, and we may not have enough food here."
Although the people of Mobei are also human beings, please forgive her selfishness. She still hopes that fewer people will die in Daxia.
Ji Changlin nodded without saying anything.
They chatted for a while and then went to rest as it was getting late.
Ji Changlin pulled Ji Yunlan back to the living room and asked, "Do you think your sister has changed a lot?"
Ji Yunlan poured a cup of tea for his father and asked, "What do you think has changed about your sister?"
Ji Changlin said in disbelief, "She actually worries about whether there is enough food to eat."
His daughter has been treated like a precious treasure since she was young. Even though she lost her mother, she was raised by the empress dowager. It is no exaggeration to say that she is ignorant of the sufferings of the world. How could she think of worrying about such things?
Ji Yunlan said calmly, "This isn't called changing, this is called growing up. Last year in Suzhou, it was so dangerous that I was shocked when I heard the news, but she actually did very well. In the past year or so, she's been out there a lot, and she's seen a lot of things, so naturally she takes them to heart."
Ji Changlin complained, "It's all Zhao Shen's fault. Your sister suffered so much because she married him."
Ji Yunlan exposed him without hesitation: "Actually, you are happy too, right? You couldn't bear to let your sister suffer, and you chose an easy path for her since she was a child. But deep down, you also know that if she can't stand up on her own, it will be too late for us to protect her."
Ji Changlin is actually very conflicted. He hopes that his daughter will always be carefree, but he is a general who has fought on the battlefield and knows that people can only rely on themselves at critical moments.
"You're right. It's a good thing that she has her own ideas and abilities, but...are we really going to let her go to Mobei?"
He said hesitantly.
The Mobei Supervisory Commission, in a state of war preparedness, will be stricter than usual.
If you run over there at this time, not only will you not be able to get anything done, your safety will also be a problem.
Ji Yunlan said, "If Zhao Shen goes along, there shouldn't be any problems. Besides, they had already made up their minds before coming here, so they obviously didn't come to ask for our opinion."
If it was his son, Ji Changlin would definitely have the right to stop him from going.
But his daughter was not raised by his side, and she was not close to him, so it was difficult for him to stop her.
After thinking for a while, he said, "Then send more people. No matter what, we must ensure their safety."
Ji Yunlan nodded: "I know."
In another room, Ji Yunshu returned home and breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought it would be difficult to convince my father and brother, but I didn't expect them to say anything."
Zhao Shen thought that it seemed that the Ji family father and son could not control Ji Yunshu.
"They probably think it's hard to control you since you're married."
"What's wrong with getting married? Even if I get married, I'll still be my father's daughter and my brother's sister."
Ji Yunshu said dissatisfiedly.
In fact, she could also feel that her father loved and doted on her too much, but was not close enough to her.
Her brother was a little better, but he also seemed worried about her.
Zhao Shen said, "Of course. My father-in-law and elder brother naturally hope that you will be safe and sound, but if you want to do something, they will also fully support you."
Ji Yunshu had breakfast with Zhao Shen and the Ji family father and son.
After dinner, Ji Changlin called Zhao Shen away.
Ji Yunshu knew that Zhao Shen's matter required his father's cooperation and help, and the two of them would probably have a lot to do, so he did not follow.
Instead, he went for a walk outside with Ji Yunlan.
When they reached a secluded place, Ji Yunshu asked, "Last year when I got married, I asked Big Brother for a favor. Do you still remember?"
Ji Yunlan naturally wouldn't forget the only thing his younger sister had asked him to do since he was little. "You mean the Biling Pill? I've asked many people, including some elders in the Mobei Palace, and they all say they've never seen one."
Although his brother had not replied, Ji Yunshu knew that there would be no result, but when he heard it, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
"So no one has ever seen it? Then have you heard of it? Does that thing exist?"
Ji Yunlan said, "I heard some people have heard about it, but it's all nonsense. Isn't Zhao Shen already well? Why are you still looking for that thing?"
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "Who wouldn't want something that can save lives? Just in case it comes in handy."
Ji Yunlan rubbed her head and said, "I advise you not to think about it. It's probably not there. If it really existed, the Fifth Prince of Mobei, who is so valued by the King of Mobei and so ill, why wouldn't he eat it?"
Ji Yunshu analyzed carefully, "I don't think it's true. Think about it, the Fifth Prince was so ill, why did the King of Mobei still push him to the throne? Wasn't it because he was sure his health wouldn't affect his future ascension to the throne?"
Even the Mobei witch doctor said that Bilige would not live long, so how could the King of Mobei guarantee that his health would be good?
If he had a magic pill in his hand, everything would be explained.
Ji Yunlan didn't know why his sister was so obsessed with this when she was healthy, so he could only say, "Even if it really exists, the King of Mobei must have hidden this life-saving medicine somewhere that no one can find it."
The more powerful a person is, the more he values his life. If the medicine exists, it might be left by the King of Mobei for himself.
It's almost impossible for them to get it.
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