Chapter 175 The Seed Seller
"Huixiang, arrange for someone to inquire and make sure they are brought back safely!"
Bai Lingxuan had changed from her previous gentle demeanor; her tone was colder, and there was a hint of anger in her voice.
"Yes, this servant will arrange it immediately." Huixiang nodded in acceptance, and without saying a word more, turned and left the warm pavilion.
Looking at the tightly closed door, Wan Qiqi felt another wave of worry.
How long will it take to find out all this and then arrange to bring them back?
Staying in Yuzhou for even one more day would cost her more money, and her current funds couldn't withstand several days of such extravagance.
Bai Lingxuan saw the worry in her eyes and smiled gently to comfort her, "You don't need to worry. Huixiang is always good at handling things, and she should be able to resolve it soon."
Wan Qiqi is quite good at judging people, so she can tell that Huixiang is a reliable person.
Compared to the last time I saw Huan'er, Huixiang was much more mature and composed. She didn't talk much and seemed like the kind of person who was efficient and hardworking.
Even at the fastest speed, it will probably take a day or two!
Unlike today, in ancient times, there were no telephones; communication relied solely on manpower or carrier pigeons.
The fastest way to get around was by horse-drawn carriage, unlike now with high-speed rail and airplanes, where it only takes a few hours to travel from the southernmost point to the northernmost point.
Given this disparity, how could Wan Qiqi not worry?
Bai Lingxuan remained extremely calm and composed. She took a sip of the floral tea in front of her and asked, "After redeeming the person, do you have any plans or arrangements?"
Wan Qiqi frowned; this had been troubling her for a long time.
People must not return to Yunhe County, otherwise, if Lin Youtian finds out, who knows what he might do.
Moreover, even if she is redeemed from the brothel, her reputation will be damaged, and it will be very difficult for her to find a good family to marry into.
Leaving Lin Zhaodi alone in Yuzhou, with no one to rely on, is truly a difficult situation.
Bai Lingxuan poured a cup of flower tea and pushed it in front of Wan Qiqi. "From what you're saying, she's a clever girl. I'm short of someone by my side. If she's really as you say, I don't mind letting her stay and serve me. Consider it payment for the ransom I paid to save her."
Bai Lingxuan knew that Lin Zhaodi could not return to Yunhe County, and that once she was registered as a lowly person, she could no longer be treated equally as before. She had nowhere else to go!
Wan Qiqi was surprised that Bai Lingxuan would say that, and she looked at Bai Lingxuan with a hint of astonishment.
It turns out that not all women in ancient times were like the women in Lotus Village!
The higher one's social status and the more well-read one is, the more one thinks and the more insightful one becomes.
She smiled suddenly, as if she had found someone who resonated with her. "If that's the case, that would be the best."
Staying by Bai Lingxuan's side will not only broaden her horizons, but also allow her to learn more, making her better and better, and freeing her from living in the mire.
However, Wan Qiqi also knew that the more things were like this, the more dangerous the situation would become.
But this is Lin Zhaodi's best option at the moment.
The two sat in the warm pavilion and shared their thoughts on Lin Zhaodi's situation. Many of their ideas coincided and were similar, which quickly warmed their relationship.
Finally, Bai Lingxuan smiled and said, "Stay in Yuzhou for two days, and I'll send a message back to reassure them."
Wan Qiqi naturally knew that she wanted to exchange more letters with Wan Ziyan, so she did not refuse.
This is a good opportunity for her to learn more about the development of this major city and plan her future path.
Wu Gousheng kept dozing off while listening to the two chatting, and eventually fell asleep standing up. He fell to the ground with a "bang," which startled him awake.
Bai Lingxuan looked on with some curiosity, "Miss Wan, have you not yet introduced this gentleman?"
Wu Gousheng sat up from the ground in a daze, touched his head, and looked somewhat confused.
Wan Qiqi was amused by Wu Gousheng and laughed unrestrainedly, "Wu Gousheng, a villager from the village."
Wu Gousheng was now fully alert and replied, "I am Sister Wan's little brother!"
Bai Lingxuan raised an eyebrow, and Wan Qiqi smiled at her, then remained silent.
Afterwards, the three of them left Tianxiaju together.
Bai Lingxuan took Wan Qiqi around Yuzhou City to learn about the local customs and culture, as well as various local delicacies.
Wan Qiqi discovered that the local customs and culture were similar to those of modern northern China, but she couldn't understand why such feng shui could nurture a gentle and elegant woman like Bai Lingxuan.
Unlike Yunhe County, Yuzhou is experiencing a severe drought this year, as was the drought last year. In the past, the natural disasters it has encountered have mainly been droughts.
There is actually a large river behind Yunhe County, which flows along the edge of Yunhe County and through several prefectures, but it does not flow into the relatively high-altitude Yuzhou area.
Fortunately, Yuzhou City's economy developed rapidly, so the famine had little impact on it, but the surrounding small prefectures and counties could not escape it and suffered greatly.
Wan Qiqi was surprised. In ancient times, women were not allowed to participate in politics and had a low status. However, Bai Lingxuan knew a lot about these political matters and even spoke about them in a logical and reasonable way.
She felt that if Bai Lingxuan were alive today, she would definitely be a remarkable female leader, but it was a pity that she lived in this era.
After the two passed through the noisy crowd, a young man in black appeared behind Bai Lingxuan, carrying a sword, and followed a few steps away from her.
Bai Lingxuan simply winked at the person and continued strolling with Wan Qiqi.
Wan Qiqi naturally knew from this reaction that this person must be Bai Lingxuan's person, which was why she felt so at ease.
However, she was really curious whether the guards who protected young ladies of noble families in ancient times were really that powerful, capable of killing someone with a single sword strike.
As soon as the two entered the bustling city, they heard a commotion.
"You liar! You lied to me, saying your seeds could grow into different kinds of vegetables. I've been planting them for months, and I haven't even seen a sprout!"
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