It must be said that Allen developed a strong interest in Qiu Yan's wound medicine.
Qiu Yan: Heaven is on my side!
Although Qiu Yan had only a limited supply of wound medicine, she still agreed to send a few more bottles.
However, she needed Allen to act as her translator temporarily, and Allen, who rarely made friends, quickly showed his gentlemanly side.
Through their conversation, Allen also developed a strong interest in Qiu Yan, a shrewd and capable woman with a Central Plains appearance.
Of course, Allen's interest lay entirely in the wound medicine developed by Qiu Yan.
He felt that this would allow him to make a fortune.
They in the West don't have such excellent medicines.
After the meal,
Led by Allen, Qiu Yan and the others drove their carriage to the gate of the city that had been refused entry for the second time.
Allen stepped forward and pulled out only a letter.
Looking at the carriage behind him, he said that Qiu Yan and the others were with him.
The guards did not stop them.
This time, because of Allen's reputation, Zhan Yue and Liang Yuchen each drove their own cars.
Inside the car, Qiu Yan and Qin Susu didn't even show themselves, and they entered the local city gate silently.
Upon entering this foreign city, the same bustling traffic came into view.
The difference is that all sorts of round and parallel roofs can be seen everywhere.
Everything here is very different from that in the Central Plains.
Qiu Yan recalled the world history she had read in history books,
There was a mishap.
The women here wear tight-fitting clothes that reach their knees, with another piece of cloth draped over their shoulders. Gauze on their heads covers their long, flowing hair.
Of course, there are other outfits as well.
Well-fitting clothes, paired with jewelry and accessories, are probably their most popular style.
Qin Susu looked at the women's attire and clicked her tongue twice.
"Our clothing from the Central Plains is still more beautiful."
Hearing Qin Susu's words, He Lin nodded in agreement.
But it made Qin Susu feel a little proud.
Right, even He Lin agrees with her.
Upon closer inspection, one can see that the noblewomen wear necklaces and bracelets inlaid with gemstones around their necks.
Some men also wore earrings, and their hair was tied up in a high bun, similar to many men in the Central Plains.
Many of the men had cloths wrapped around their heads.
Qiu Yan thought that traveling to another world would allow her to see the ancient India, which would be a good thing.
Qin Susu was so shocked by what she saw that she couldn't close her mouth.
"I never imagined that this distant India would be such a different world. Xiaoyan, following you has truly broadened our horizons."
She led her young child, looking around with curiosity.
Truly, there's no such thing as the rarest; there's always something even rarer.
Behind him, Liang Yuchen followed, his heart and soul aching.
Having such a wife at home means you can never let your guard down.
While observing her surroundings, Qiu Yan had only one thought in mind: to purchase a batch of high-quality seeds and retreat as quickly as possible.
Gu Qian was always watching over his wife and daughter, and he was also curious about this strange scene.
He Lin, on the other hand, is more about exploration.
I had always thought that the Western Regions were the most expansive frontier.
Unexpectedly, their previous understanding was far too biased and incomplete.
Unbeknownst to them, their arrival caused the local people to keep looking back, whispering among themselves, and discussing the matter.
Just then, the Indian children, in groups, started throwing stones at them, which startled Gu Qingyu and Liang Zaiting, and their faces turned fierce in a cute way.
However, the stones were thrown very far and did not hurt them.
Allen waved sternly at the mischievous children, scaring away one group, but then another group came...
"Mother, the people here aren't very friendly," Gu Qingyu said, frowning. "Qing'er doesn't like it here."
Qiu Yan sighed, but before she could speak, Liang Zaiting said first:
"Qing'er, don't be afraid. They're just some naughty kids. We don't need to pay attention to them. Just don't cause trouble. If they provoke us, we're not to be trifled with."
Liang Zaiting's words of comfort to Gu Qingyu made Liang Yuchen, who was holding him tightly, frown.
What do you mean, "We're not to be trifled with either"?
They are now outnumbered and outmatched, and their youngest son has been completely raised by Qin Susu to be a person who hates evil as if it were his enemy.
Suddenly, just before a pebble was thrown,
Qin Susu grabbed it directly and quickly threw it back.
The mischievous boy opposite was scared away and ran far away.
"Xiaoyan, we're like a gorilla that suddenly appeared in the forest right now." Being directly observed by these Indians in public like this isn't a very pleasant feeling.
"Then let's change our clothes and disguise ourselves a bit more." Qiu Yan looked at the mischievous children in the distance, and her mood instantly soured.
However, she secretly gave Qin Susu a thumbs up in her heart.
Being in a foreign land, one should not cause trouble, but one should also not be bullied by others.
"Qiu Yan, now that I've brought you into the city, please keep your promise." Allen spread his palms, demanding a reward.
He completely disregarded those mischievous kids from earlier.
In his eyes, they were just some playful children.
"You'll get your share." Qiu Yan, of course, didn't take those people seriously.
She kept her word and gave him two extra bottles of her own wound medicine.
Allen expressed his gratitude.
After receiving the wound medicine, another bottle of green liquid was placed in his hand, causing Allen to shrug and ask Qiu Yan for clarification.
"What is this?" Allen asked, sniffing it curiously.
A refreshing minty scent that clears the mind and soothes the soul!
Qiu Yan: "I'll give you this to refresh and invigorate you as well."
"Your stuff is really good," Allen said with a smile.
Of course he knew that there's no such thing as a free lunch.
"Is there nowhere to stay?" Allen once again displayed his gentlemanly side.
“There are many guesthouses over there. As long as you have gold, accommodation will not be a problem.”
As he spoke, he pointed to the rows of bungalows in the distance.
"Thank you," Qiu Yan said. Led by Allen, the group headed towards the bungalow.
Behind them, Gu Qian and the others followed silently.
Anyway, they couldn't understand a single word of the conversation between Qiu Yan and Allen, and just followed along.
However, they always exuded a sense of vigilance.
After all, being in a foreign country, it's always better to be cautious.
Nearby the guesthouse are small courtyards.
The houses here are mainly made of mud walls with flat roofs. Houses with mud walls are considered high-end buildings.
They stopped in front of a courtyard.
The guesthouse owners here were initially quite taken aback when they saw Qiu Yan and the other women with foreign features.
But then Allen said,
Qiu Yan and her group were just ordinary merchants from the East, so they lowered their guard.
With the money in place, it doesn't matter who you rent it to.
Anyway, the houses here are just sitting empty.
Accompanied by Allen and the guesthouse owner, Qiu Yan and the others went inside to take a look.
The interior facilities are vastly different from those in the Central Plains.
After a brief observation, Qiu Yan thought it was alright.
She turned to ask Gu Qian and He Lin for their opinions. They were unfamiliar with the place and the people there, so what opinions could they possibly have?
Afterwards, Allen had a conversation with the guesthouse owner.
He then explained to Qiu Yan,
The group of them, staying for a month, would need one hundred of their local currencies.
Money is not readily available, but gold and silver are.
Qiu Yan took out a piece of silver, which the guesthouse owner accepted with a smile. He told Allen that this money was enough for them to stay for a month.
After being translated by Allen,
Qiu Yan thought to herself, "It's quite cheap."
Accommodation has been arranged.
It will be much more convenient for them to go out.
Subsequently, with Allen's help, Qiu Yan
They used the silver to exchange for some local currency.
After a short rest, the group, guided by Allen, began to explore the streets and alleys.
The first day went fairly smoothly.
Along the way, everyone was full of novelty and looked around in amazement.
In order not to be seen as different, at Qiu Yan's suggestion, everyone...
They also changed into Indian clothing.
Qiu Yan and Qin Susu changed clothes at the same time. Because Qiu Yan was thinner, she did not resemble Qin Susu as much.
The other men, dressed in strange clothes, realized they couldn't walk anymore.
He Lin, in particular, wished he could switch back immediately.
While shopping, Qiu Yan stopped in front of a seed shop.
With Allen as her translator, she went in and out of the shop and bought some tomato seeds.
After buying the tomato seeds, Allen left without lingering, as he had his own things to do.
Before leaving, he gave Qiu Yan some instructions.
Don't wander off when you're out; he'll come looking for you again.
Allen was still thinking about Qiu Yan's medicine.
Qiu Yan and the others stopped wandering around and only wanted to return to the guesthouse to get some rest.
The two children were already in their fathers' arms and refused to walk any further.
On their way back, they were exhausted and hungry.
Qiu Yan's destination was a restaurant. The group went inside, and she gestured wildly while looking at the menu.
Finally, seeing someone packing their food, he gestured that he wanted to pack some too.
She paid the shopkeeper one coin, but was told it wasn't enough, so she paid several more times.
Until Zhan Yue had several food containers filled with curry rice in her hands.
Everyone returned to the guesthouse together.
Fortunately, along the way, they were not bullied like the naughty children before.
The guesthouse owner is not here at this moment.
The group was starving, and they sat around a wooden table to eat together.
During the meal, several men frowned repeatedly.
I can't get used to the food, I just can't get used to it!
Qiu Yan felt that she had to force herself to eat it.
Qin Susu and her two children, on the other hand, ate with great relish.
Gu Qingyu, in particular, looked at Zhan Yue after finishing her meal.
Is there anything else?
Zhan Yue: "How about I go and buy some more?"
Qiu Yan shook her head and laughed, "No need, Qing'er's tummy will burst if she eats any more."
That night, inside the house, Gu Qingyu held both her father and mother in her arms.
"Father, Mother, I don't like it here. I miss my brothers. Shall we go home?"
The little girl was astonished by the strange appearance of the place, as it was her first time there.
She really didn't like staying in this foreign country at all.
Qiu Yan smiled and stroked Qing'er's hair, nodding as she said:
"Alright, if Qing'er doesn't like it, we'll stay a little shorter. But since we're here, we should still buy some local specialties for the brothers so they can try the food here and see if it's delicious."
Since we're already here, we should at least make something of it.
"Yes, Qing'er will listen to her mother."
Gu Qian listened from the side and nodded silently.
Children love sightseeing, but none of them would like living in a place like this.
I just arrived and wanted to find out what was going on.
Qin Susu, having just arrived today, was extremely tired. After a quick meal to aid digestion, she held her baby and fell fast asleep.
Liang Yuchen, on the other hand, was unable to sleep due to constant vigilance, so he leaned against his wife and children, keeping watch over them.
He Lin was also fast asleep. After years of being a king, he felt quite unaccustomed to this new surroundings. Zhan Yue stayed by He Lin's side the whole time, fearing that he might be in any danger.
Zhan Yue and Gu Qingyu shared the same thought: as soon as they entered the city, they wanted to leave.
This place is nowhere near as good as their Central Plains.
The next day, without Allen accompanying them, they wandered around the streets on their own.
During this time, the group was extremely cautious.
The difference was that He Lin refused to wear those strange Indian clothes again, and put on the tight-fitting outfit once more.
"Xiaoyan, I feel like I've entered a strange city. The people here are all so strange." Qin Susu imitated the local women, wrapping her head up tightly with a white veil, her eyes darting around on the surface.
"They look at us quite strangely." Qiu Yanyi adjusted her veil, glanced at Gu Qian and the others behind her, and gestured for them not to get separated.
Gu Qian and Liang Yuchen, each holding their own child, along with Zhan Yue, were dressed in traditional Indian clothing, which looked somewhat out of place.
He Lin, who was not used to wearing these strange Indian clothes, went out in a tight-fitting outfit. Naturally, he was regarded as an oddball by the people here, and they would glance at him from time to time.
He Lin glanced back repeatedly, but finally, because the other person's gaze was too intense, he simply lowered his head and ignored the passersby.
His appearance made Qin Susu burst into laughter.
Unexpectedly, even He Lin, the former ruler of a nation, had moments of compromise.
Qiu Yan stared at an old man carrying a shoulder pole in front of her. She walked up to him, glanced at the items in his basket, pointed to the yellow mangoes in his basket, and then took out a local coin.
The old man quickly understood what she meant.
Based on the amount of money, he took out a small scale, weighed out some mangoes, and handed them to Qiu Yan. Then he took the money from her hand and kept nodding at her.
Although the old man sensed something was amiss, Qiu Yan's scarf and veil were wrapped tightly around her face, leaving only her dark eyes visible, which puzzled him.
When the old man's gaze fell on the men who were with him,
Upon seeing Gu Qian, Liang Yuchen, and Zhan Yue, he only paused for a moment in surprise.
When he saw He Lin, he was startled, but then looked away and continued selling the mangoes in his basket.
He Lin's gaze was slightly unnatural, which drew laughter from Qin Susu.
Finally, Qin Susu had her mouth and nose covered by Liang Yuchen, and she slapped him away in displeasure before following behind Qiu Yan.
Along the way, this was already the umpteenth person to be attracted by He Lin's attire.
He Lin thought to himself that he should change back into his Indian clothes tomorrow, so as not to stand out here.
Passing by several shops, Qiu Yan checked them one by one and bought some local grains.
Because of communication difficulties, I wanted to buy some other seeds, but it was a lot of trouble.
After several more days of going around in circles,
To Qiu Yan and the others' surprise, because of their distinctive faces, they were mistaken for spies.
Someone with ulterior motives reported it directly to the local soldiers.
Therefore, they were secretly followed every step they took.
Thus, Qiu Yan and the others found their path increasingly difficult.
If all they can do upon arrival is stay in guesthouses, then what's the point of going through all the trouble of entering the country?
Gu Qingyu disliked this place more and more, and kept complaining that she wanted to leave.
One morning,
"Let's go. We've already bought a lot of seeds; there's no point in staying any longer," Qiu Yan suggested.
Everyone agreed.
Unfortunately, at that moment, they were surrounded by local soldiers at the guesthouse.
It really is fraught with danger.
Gu Qian and He Lin, master and servant, had already reached for their longswords, ready to draw them...
Qiu Yan and Qin Susu were used as spies for the second time.
This feeling isn't very pleasant.
To the Indians, it was hard to believe that these strange Central Plains people had come here without any purpose.
In fact, they did have an intention.
The intention is to introduce foreign products.
With so many armed warriors, a simple escape is impossible.
Even leaving the city is difficult for them.
He Lin felt a pang of regret; if only they hadn't entered the city.
Although I bought a lot of seeds, my life and health are the most important things.
"Don't make a move." Qiu Yan glanced at Gu Qian and the other two. "It seems we can't escape today."
Taking action and inviting trouble is not a good thing.
After all, they were outnumbered and outgunned.
Gu Qian calmed himself down for a moment, then thought of Vera. "Don't panic. We know Master Vera. The people here shouldn't make things difficult for us."
Qin Susu ground her teeth, and when Qiu Yan noticed her gaze, she quieted down a bit.
The two children were terrified, but Qiu Yan comforted them with her eyes and calmed them down.
Gu Qian, He Lin, and the other three were thinking about their remaining strength: gunpowder.
Yes, they wouldn't casually enter and leave such unknown foreign lands without carrying secret weapons.
Qiu Yan shook her head at them but did not make a move.
Qiu Yan did not want to cause unnecessary casualties.
After all, they were the ones who broke in first.
Left with no other choice, they cooperated and were ruthlessly taken to the local palace to face trial.
The place is small, and the palace is not very big either.
Qiu Yan and the others were escorted here as spies, and their initial treatment was not very good.
Upon entering the palace, Qiu Yan took out the Buddhist prayer beads that Vera had given her.
India is vast.
Although she didn't know if Vera came from this place, she still thought she'd take a gamble.
If all else fails, then use your own strength to make a clean getaway.
After all, they came to do business, not to cause trouble.
Harmony is the most important thing in everything.
The group was escorted to the Indian palace and received a personal 'reception' from the local king.
The king spoke in Sanskrit, leaving Qiu Yan and the others bewildered and exchanging bewildered glances.
Qiu Yan didn't want to waste her breath.
In fact, when communication is difficult, words are useless.
Because the king's questioning of them was like talking to a brick wall, in order to ensure the safety of the country, he directly signaled to the warriors beside him to put Qiu Yan and the others into prison.
Before the warriors beside the king could draw their swords,
Qiu Yan quickly presented the Buddhist prayer beads in her hand.
Ever since she met the king, she had been looking for an opportunity to present her token.
The king took the prayer beads and examined them closely. Suddenly, his eyes widened.
The prayer beads are engraved with the distinctive symbol of the Vera.
Fortunately, at that moment, Allen entered the hall.
It was because he had heard about this that Allen was able to arrive in time.
Then, he helped the others translate in front of the king:
“They are not spies, but my friends, and also friends of the sorcerer Alashura Vera.”
Although he had never met Vera in person, everyone in the area knew him, and Allen had certainly heard of him as well.
Fortunately, this time, the prayer beads came in very handy.
The local king accepted Qiu Yan's Buddhist beads and thought of the enlightened monk.
Upon hearing Qiu Yan mention the Shalom clan, the king's eyes darted around, and his expression immediately softened.
"So you're a friend of the monk. Please take a seat."
Upon hearing from Allen that Qiu Yan and her companions were originally merchants from the East, and considering that Vera had also traveled to the Central Plains of the mainland, he treated Qiu Yan and her group as honored guests.
It must be said that their trip to India was made possible by the help of Vera and Allen, who averted a major crisis.
“I knew you’d be targeted. Why didn’t you state your purpose beforehand? That way, there wouldn’t have been any misunderstandings,” Allen said to Qiu Yan inside the palace.
He originally thought that Qiu Yan and the others were just ordinary merchants, but now he realized that she was actually connected with Master Vera.
“An old acquaintance, I didn’t expect his identity to be so complicated,” Qiu Yan explained simply.
Because of Vera, they were invited to stay at the palace.
The group lived in a palace, a luxurious mansion with five bays, and the local king also provided them with no fewer than ten servants.
Each person has their own single bedroom.
Therefore, in the days that followed, they received the highest level of treatment.
Gu Qingyu stopped arguing and said she wanted to leave.
Because it was in this palace that she made a foreign friend.
She is the king's youngest granddaughter, about the same age as her.
Although the two little girls couldn't communicate, they still managed to play together.
Adorned with flower garlands, they chased butterflies in the palace's small garden, and finally played hide-and-seek with the servants, spending their days happily...
Liang Zaiting also befriended a little prince.
The little prince was very generous; he gave his longsword to Liang Zaiting and even pulled Liang Zaiting aside to ask him for martial arts lessons.
Liang Zaiting was happy to give his fingerprint.
The little prince is a bit slow-witted; he just can't seem to learn.
He secretly chuckled like his mother, but on the surface, he maintained a serious demeanor like his father.
Because of Qiu Yan and other businesspeople's identities,
The king asked Ella what kind of business they were in.
During the exchange between Ella and the other party, the translator said that it was just a small business.
In reality, Qiu Yan and the others did not want to be perceived by the other side as spying on their economy or plotting to steal from them when they came to India.
One day after they moved into the palace, Allen took them to a banquet.
Under the night sky, many men and women dressed in bright clothes danced in groups on the grass.
Qin Susu got excited and eventually joined in the group dance.
Originally, Gu Qian, He Linzhan Yue, and Liang Yuchen were watching the group dance when, unexpectedly, they were pulled into the group by several scantily clad Indian women and made to sway along with them.
Qin Susu laughed heartily. Seeing the two children jumping around with the little princess and prince, she pulled Qiu Yan to join them.
"Xiaoyan, let's dance together."
Qiu Yan wasn't particularly interested.
But suddenly, Allen looked at Qiu Yan and gestured for her to enter.
Completely disregarding the traditional distinctions between men and women in the Central Plains, he wanted to dance with her.
Qiu Yan shook her head, but Qin Susu pulled her into the crowd.
"Give Allen some face; after all, he helped us a lot."
As she was speaking, she looked up and saw Gu Qian staring directly at her, so she quickly shut her mouth.
As soon as Gu Qian arrived, he stood opposite Qiu Yan, blocking Allen's view, and finally pulled Qiu Yan out of the crowd.
Qiu Yan went along with her wishes and just smiled apologetically at Ella.
Ella shrugged, indicating that these merchants from the East were quite reserved.
However, the two children that Qiu Yan and her group were taking care of were quite willful and unrestrained...
A child is just a child.
Upon closer inspection, the other three men had already left.
They simply couldn't pull off such an awkward dance.
Qin Susu, however, shone brightly, performing their Central Plains dance.
Instantly, silence fell over the surroundings, and all the men stared at her.
Unexpectedly, just a moment ago Qin Susu was surrounded by a group of Indian men, quietly watching them...
The next moment, Liang Yuchen pulled her back and made her sit obediently beside him, which made everyone laugh.
Qiu Yan: "Sister Susu, I didn't expect that you, who are over forty years old, could still attract men."
She could never forget how many lecherous men Qin Susu attracted on her journey to the Western Regions.
"So what if I'm over forty? I look like I'm not even thirty." Qin Susu takes good care of herself and is very satisfied with her appearance.
But when you look at Liang Yuchen again, his face is already as black as charcoal.
The brief farce came to an abrupt end because of Liang Yuchen's intervention.
The surroundings returned to their usual hustle and bustle, and the dancing resumed...
...Over the next month, their travels went much more smoothly, and they purchased many rare items not found in the Central Plains.
Of course, there are mostly seeds.
They also visited a famous local temple.
The temple is located in a quiet place, which contrasts sharply with the bustling city.
The temple was quiet and serene, with the strong scent of sandalwood and the huge Buddha statue attracting everyone's attention.
The style of the temples here is slightly different from that in the Central Plains.
One month later,
Qiu Yan said goodbye to Allen.
Her decision not to linger left Allen somewhat disappointed.
He said:
"I was thinking of doing some pharmaceutical business with you. Qiu Yan, what exactly is your medicine made of? Can you sell me more? Money is no object."
“This…” Qiu Yan shook her head, “These medicines are for you.”
She kept some wound medicine for the journey and gave the rest to Allen.
These medications are originally intended to protect our own people from injury.
Fortunately, they made it through the journey.
Aside from minor scrapes and bumps, there were no injuries.
Ultimately, it was all thanks to everyone's strength.
“Allen, your idea is good, but we are too far apart, and it will not be easy to do business. In addition, the quantity we bring is really limited.”
"That's a real shame." Allen thought for a moment.
"Tell me, where is your country? I want to go and see for myself where this country with the scent of medicine is located."
Qiu Yan: "In the far east, there is a Dongjin Dynasty. I wonder if you've ever been there?"
"Hmm?" Allen shook his head. He had never been to the distant East, but he had heard of it.
“That place must be even more amazing than India. I love adventure, and who knows, we might run into each other again someday. Then I’ll ask you to buy some wound medicine.”
“Okay, it’s a deal.” Qiu Yan thought Allen was just joking, but she readily agreed.
She's always been a businesswoman.
The trip to India was of profound significance.
During this period, there were hardships, obstacles, and joys.
By spending real money, Qiu Yan once again successfully purchased a large quantity of seeds from Indian vendors.
These include tomatoes, onions, cilantro, Malabar spinach, various peppers, zucchini, cauliflower, cowpeas, peas, lentils... and fragrant rice, etc.
There were also many vegetables and grains that Gu Qian and others had never even heard of.
Of course, he knew it was a type of chili pepper.
Qiu Yan naturally wanted to bring back some fruit, but unfortunately, it couldn't be preserved.
Unfortunately, she could only bring back some dried mangoes and other exotic dried fruits, intending to let the children try them when she got back.
He Lin, more than once, looked at Qiu Yan with newfound respect.
Because of Qiu Yan, trade between the Central Plains and India gradually began...
Of course, that's a story for another time.
After their trip to India, Qiu Yan and the others began their return journey to the Western Regions.
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