She might even be burned at the stake as an outcast! Xu Han didn't want to die. She had worked hard all year to hoard a lot of things, and there was still a good chance she could survive.
Perhaps it really is selfish! But the saintly figure died young, and Xu Han knew this all too well. Oh well, let it be!
Looking back now, I was really bold to tell Lu Chuan about my background. I had only known him for a short time and I dared to say such things to a stranger.
Looking back now, I realize how foolish I was! The situation was urgent, I suppose! I was so focused on planting that I lost my mind.
Fortunately, Lu Chuan is a trustworthy person. I remember what Lu Chuan did that made me willing to talk to him.
It seems like it was because when he gave me all his family's wealth, or it was because of the words he said to me when he sensed something was wrong—I've forgotten.
Xu Han's thoughts wandered further and further away, and she couldn't help but drift off into a daze.
Lu Chuan took out his hand and waved it in front of Xu Han, which brought Xu Han back to her senses.
"What's wrong? Are you alright?" Lu Chuan asked anxiously.
"It's nothing, I was just thinking about when I first arrived. Let's eat quickly! After we finish eating, we can go rent a carriage." Xu Han said, and then continued eating.
Seeing that Xu Han was alright, Lu Chuan continued eating.
After dinner, the two went to the livestock market, rented a horse-drawn carriage, and then headed to their usual inn.
Upon arriving at the inn, we booked a superior room, rested for a bit, and then washed up and went to sleep.
I have to get up early tomorrow, so I can't stay up late and waste time.
The next morning, the two got up early, had breakfast at the inn, and then went to the city gate to queue up to leave the city.
When they arrived, the city gates were not yet open, so Lu Chuan drove the carriage, with Xu Han sitting inside, and they began to queue to leave the city.
The two sped along without stopping for lunch. Lu Chuan simply ate a steamed bun and drank some water, thus getting by with lunch.
By the time we arrived in the prefectural city, it was almost dark. Luckily, we made it before the city gates closed.
After entering the prefectural city, Lu Chuan and Xu Han went to find an inn to rest, because tomorrow was the Lantern Festival, and many people would come to the prefectural city to see the lantern festival, so inns were not easy to find.
After searching three places, all of which were already full, we finally found a room at the fourth place.
The room was small, but thankfully it was relatively clean. Xu Han wasn't picky; as long as she had a place to stay, that was fine.
After successfully checking in, Xu Han lay on the bed, not wanting to move at all.
I'm so tired after a whole day in the carriage! My bones feel like they're going to fall apart.
Traveling far in ancient times was really difficult. This person is already exhausted after a day in a carriage. Imagine how much more difficult it would be to go to a more distant place.
Just traveling by car is a very painful experience, so it's better not to go on this long trip!
After resting for a while, Lu Chuan pulled Xu Han up to go out for dinner.
Despite her exhaustion, Xu Han was still very curious about the city. After struggling for a moment, the two of them went out together, asked the waiter for directions to the night market, and headed straight there.
The night market in the prefectural city was even more lively, with all sorts of things for sale, including food and entertainment, which dazzled Xu Han.
Lu Chuan followed closely behind Xu Han to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.
"Lu Chuan, look! What's that? Why are there so many people?" Xu Han asked, pointing to a spot.
“There are people performing there! They’re just some small-time street tricks. Come on, I’ll take you to see.” With that, he pulled Xu Han toward them.
Lu Chuan pulled Xu Han through the crowd for a long time before finally managing to squeeze into the crowd.
There was a man breathing fire and performing various acrobatic tricks, while a little monkey dressed in a pretty outfit was holding a bowl and asking for money!
Xu Han watched with great interest. It was really interesting. She would occasionally see these things in modern tourist attractions, but none of them were as lively as what she saw now.
Shouts and cheers rose and fell from the crowd, creating a lively atmosphere.
Finally, amidst applause, the acrobatic performance came to an end.
Xu Han was also starving, but she had been watching the performance and didn't want to leave. Now that the performance was over, she was even hungrier.
“Let’s go get something to eat over there! I’m starving,” Xu Han said, pointing to the noodle soup stall.
"Okay, let's eat first, and then we can go sightseeing."
One person ordered a bowl of plain noodles and ate it quickly.
After finishing our meal, we continued browsing and bought some interesting items.
As they passed a jewelry stall, Lu Chuan stopped and began picking out hairpins for Xu Han.
"What do you think of this wooden hairpin? Isn't it beautiful?" Lu Chuan held up a peach wood hairpin and gestured to Xu Han's head.
Xu Han took it and looked at herself in the mirror next to her. She did look quite good.
Seeing that Xu Han liked it, Lu Chuan asked the shopkeeper, "How much is this hairpin?"
"Young master has excellent taste. This is the most fashionable hairpin of the moment, and it only costs 20 coins."
"Then let's wrap it up!"
“I haven’t bought you any decent jewelry yet! Let’s go to the shops and take a look!” Lu Chuan suddenly said to Xu Han.
Xu Han's eyes lit up upon hearing this. She had often seen many beautiful ancient jewelry pieces when she was in modern times, and the craftsmanship was also very complicated, but she had never had the chance to see them in person.
When I was in the county town, I was always in a rush and never got to visit a jewelry store. Now that I have the chance, of course I have to go.
Moreover, Xu Han didn't buy branded luxury goods in modern times, but she loved buying gold. She would buy it but not wear it; she simply liked it.
How could we miss this! So he said, "Okay! Okay! Shall we go now?"
"Okay! Let's go now! The shops aren't closed yet! I'll also buy you some nicer fabric. You used to wear clothes for work, so let's buy more this time so you can have nice clothes to wear when you're not working," Lu Chuan said affectionately.
Hearing this, Xu Han was even happier. Whether in ancient times or modern times, what woman doesn't like clothes and jewelry?
Before, when I didn't have money, I only thought about how to save enough for food and clothing. Now that I have money, I'm not afraid at all, and I can buy whatever I want.
The two first went to a well-known jewelry shop in the prefectural city, but not the kind of place frequented by wealthy nobles. Instead, they asked about a shop that commoners often patronized.
For those who are very wealthy, it's not that they can't afford a set of jewelry that costs several hundred taels of silver, but rather that there's no need to buy something that expensive right now. They can just pick a set that they like.
After entering the shop and browsing around, Xu Han finally chose a gold bracelet with a particularly beautiful design.
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