Chapter 49 Buying a Carriage
Li Yingyue selected the jewelry and invited Zhang Juexia to dinner.
"Since you're married, I'll definitely call you sister. Let's go to Tianxianglou for dinner as a thank you for helping me find my wallet today."
Zhang Juexia refused without a second thought, "Miss Li, don't be polite. Given your family's influence in Shunhe County, even if the wallet was stolen, I'm sure it would be found quickly. I just happened to be there at the time, and I ran fast. Besides, you just helped me, so we're even now."
Li Yingyue looked unhappy, "Sister, I already recognize you as my sister, so why don't you just recognize me as your sister?"
"This... this is not good!"
"What's wrong with that? It's rare for me to meet a sister I get along with, so of course I have to accept it."
"Let me put it this way, Miss Li, oh, no... Sister Li, if it weren't for that thief just now, I'm afraid we wouldn't have had any contact at all. I'm just an ordinary peasant woman, from the mountains. So, would you still call me sister?"
"Why didn't you shout? There were so many people on the street. When I shouted to catch the thief, only my sister ran out. No matter who you are, I think it's very rare."
Zhang Juexia looked at the beautifully dressed young lady in front of him and nodded, "Then I will be polite and call Miss Li my sister."
"It's about time. Let's go eat."
Zhang Juexia had no choice but to tell the truth and told Li Yingyue that Ye Beixiu was treating his leg in the clinic.
"Did my brother-in-law seek treatment from Dr. Liu Mingda at Dejitang?"
"Yes."
"His medical skills are well-known in Shunhe County, especially in orthopedics. Since he is the one who treated my brother-in-law, his leg should be fine."
"When spring comes, you'll be able to be like normal people. However, you're not allowed to walk now. So, I'm afraid I can't have this meal with you tonight. I'll talk to you when I come to the county town again."
Li Yingyue looked regretful. "Sister, it's more important to do your work. So what are you going to do next?"
"I must order a carriage, for we are going home to-morrow."
"I'll go with you."
"How dare I trouble you!"
"Don't be polite, sister. You've seen the security situation in our county. You have money on you, so you have to be more careful when going in and out."
After hearing what Li Yingyue said, Zhang Juexia no longer refused.
As they left Mingzhufang, several burly bodyguards followed them.
Li Yingyue explained, "They specifically told my mother about my kidnapping. My mother was worried, so she sent someone to follow me."
Zhang Juexia looked back and saw that these guards were all very good-looking. It was quite good to receive such treatment when visiting the county town.
Then she made a decision. "Since I've benefited from my sister's help, I might as well make the most of it! Is there any place in our county that sells horses or mules?"
"Sister, the two countries are at war now, and it's really hard for ordinary people to buy horses. I think you might as well buy a mule. Not only does it cost less, but it's just as useful as a horse."
Li Yingyue brought Zhang Juexia to the place where mules were sold. Because of Li Yingyue's relationship, Zhang Juexia spent eighteen taels of silver to buy a good mule.
Li Yingyue also asked someone to send her a semi-new carriage.
Zhang Juexia was worried. Even though they had a carriage, she didn't know how to drive it, so she went back home!
"That's not easy. I'll have my people teach you a few times, and you'll be able to do it."
"Is it that easy?"
"You can definitely learn anything I can."
What kind of logic is this? Zhang Juexia was really speechless.
Isn't driving a car just like taking a driving test? I also had a driving license back then, so what's there to be afraid of? Just learn it well if someone teaches you!
With this idea in mind, Zhang Juexia learned it in about half an hour.
The driver who taught her how to drive asked her where she was going back to, and she told the truth.
"Then go ahead without worry. This mule is gentle and there's no one on your road. You just need to keep the right direction and avoid falling into the ditch."
"I've really become a master."
Zhang Juexia couldn't believe it. In such a short time, she made such a big decision and learned how to drive a car.
"Miss Zhang, you can do it."
Li Yingyue got on Zhang Juexia's carriage without hesitation and said, "I will give you a chance today. Please send me home."
In this way, Zhang Juexia drove the carriage and took Li Yingyue home.
Li Yingyue pointed to the plaque at the door and said, "Sister, look, this is my home. If you come to the county town next time, please come and visit me."
Zhang Juexia watched Li Yingyue enter the gate of the Li Mansion, then turned around and prepared to return to Deji Hall.
When she passed by Fulai Inn, she happened to see Li Dong, whom she met when she came to the county town that day, so she waved and greeted him.
"Miss Ye, how is your husband?"
Zhang Juexia told the truth, and Li Dong congratulated her, "So, you're going back to Jinshui Town tomorrow?"
"Yes, Shopkeeper Li, are you still going to Jinshui Town? If so, I can give you a ride tomorrow."
"What a coincidence! Brother Zhao Long and I were just thinking about looking for a carriage when we ran into you."
"Manager Li, I'll give you a ride in my newly bought carriage tomorrow! You can also help look after my husband on the way."
"Thank you so much, Miss Ye. You are truly a heroine! I admire you."
Li Dong's words made Zhang Juexia feel a little embarrassed. She smiled and said goodbye to Li Dong.
Passing by the pastry shop in front, Zhang Juexia stopped the carriage and bought some pastries from the shop. After all, they had come to the county town, and they had to bring some things back when they went home.
After buying things, she went straight to Dejitang.
She parked the carriage in the backyard of Deji Hall and heard Gancao asking, "Miss Ye, why have you been out for so long? Your husband has asked you many times. If we hadn't persuaded him, he would have gone out to look for you."
"How can his legs move?"
"That's right, that's what we advised him to do. Come inside and take a look!"
Zhang Juexia took out a bag of snacks from the carriage and handed it to Gan Cao. "Thanks to you for taking care of my husband these past few days, you and your friends can share some of them!"
Licorice refused, and Zhang Juexia pretended to be angry, so he reluctantly accepted it.
"Thank you, Miss Ye. Ah, you drove this carriage back. You are so amazing!"
Zhang Juexia smiled and said, "I have to go see my husband."
Ye Beixiu finally calmed down when he heard the noise outside. Zhang Juexia pushed the door open and walked in. "Husband, are you hungry? I bought some snacks. You can eat some first. I'll go find the cook to see what we have for dinner."
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