Qiu Yan decided that she would buy more next time she went.
After finishing all that, Qiu Yan remembered that the courtyard she had entrusted her second uncle to build in Huaiyuan had already been completed, and that her aunt and second uncle had each ordered one.
She kept one set for herself and is now officially selling it.
However, there are only three sets left.
As for why it's only being sold now?
Didn't Huaiyuan experience turmoil just two years ago? Officials and wealthy merchants were all robbed, and things have only just calmed down.
This additional income provided Qiu Yan with more funds for her travels.
She remarked that she looked very wealthy at that moment.
However, to seriously engage in business in the Western Regions requires too much capital.
And just look at the jade she brought back this time—several thousand taels of silver—it's all gone.
Other fruits and other items may seem to have low initial costs, but they add up to a considerable amount.
Qiu Yan lamented that the bigger her business became, the poorer she became.
After returning this time, Gu Qian began to truly manage the escort agency that Qiu Yan had mentioned before.
He started the escort agency with the intention of earning some capital for his business of traveling east and west.
After all, the young lady was also thinking about the silk business, and the capital required was not cheap.
He named the escort agency Baiyang Escort Agency after the location.
The head镖师 (镖头, escort leader) was, of course, his four lieutenants.
What about subordinates? They don't need to worry at all.
The general's hundred or so elite troops were ready to respond at a moment's notice.
As the chief镖头 (chief镖师, a term referring to a person who is a skilled镖师), Gu Qian's first arrangement was yet another trip to the Western Regions.
Qiu Yan also provided a lot of help with the escort agency.
She was busy choosing a location, establishing rules, and making arrangements.
With soldiers acting as escorts, Qiu Yan had no need to worry about the risk of the shipment being robbed.
Local thugs and bullies are nowhere near as good as these elite warriors.
She had seen Gu Qian's men before; every single one of them who stood up...
She... seems to be one too...
Uh... at most, it'll be a draw.
In my spare time,
In the Qingyun Mountains, Qiu Yan and Gu Qian walked along a narrow path, their fingers intertwined, enjoying this long-lost tranquility.
As she walked, Qiu Yan caught a faint scent of sandalwood.
Thinking of the temple a few miles away from their Lingxin Academy, Qiu Yan's eyes smiled.
In order to relax, she and Gu Qian went to the temple.
Upon entering the temple, Qiu Yan and Gu Qian felt refreshed and relaxed as they listened to the melodious sound of the bells.
Inside the temple, Vera, her body mostly covered by a robe, stood with her hands clasped together, smiling at Qiu Yan just as she had when they first met.
Vera has traveled extensively to preach over the past year.
What he relied on every day was that meager but devout offering of incense money.
Three or five young monks followed beside him.
There were also quite a few young monks on the side.
They were either cleaning the temple or busily guiding all sorts of people to pray for blessings and good fortune.
The young monks were all dressed in monk's robes, their faces beaming with smiles.
They were all orphans or abandoned children adopted by Vera.
These orphans or abandoned children are content as long as they have food to eat.
The air here is thick with the scent of incense.
Many people came here to pray; they...
Or praying for a peaceful life,
Or praying for many children and blessings,
Or praying for the health of family members,
Or praying for success in the examinations,
Or perhaps praying for a happy marriage...
In a flash,
Six years later…………………………………………
"Yan Yan, since we're here, let's also pay our respects to Buddha." Gu Qian wasn't a Buddhist, but now he was also influenced by the quiet atmosphere.
"Do you have any wishes?" Qiu Yan asked with a smile.
"It won't work if I say it out loud." Gu Qian said mysteriously, pulling Qiu Yan along as they walked to the Buddha statue.
The two knelt devoutly on the prayer mats.
Gu Qian and Qiu Yan clasped their hands together and kowtowed in prayer.
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