334 The Sixty-Two Chapters of the Royal City
The carriage was arranged outside the door. Upon hearing that Sister Hong had come looking for her, Wei Qinghui, dressed in a simple silk court dress with her long hair tied up, hurried over.
When Sister Hong saw her mistress come out, her eyes lit up with joy. "Miss, Miss, you've become even more beautiful!"
"Sister Hong," she said softly, her tone unchanged. A touch of warmth filled the air.
Looking at her young mistress, Hong Sao felt a pang of emotion mixed with heartfelt blessings. She stepped forward and whispered, "Miss, I apologize for disturbing you. Yesterday's events were only possible thanks to General Yun Qing, the young master, and the city garrison commander Wei Si."
Then she added softly, "We have nothing to thank you for. Here are some century-old ginseng roots; one is for you, Miss, and the other we would like you to give to General Yun Qing as a token of our gratitude."
With just a few words, without going into too much detail, and because some things were not easy to explain in too much detail, Wei Qinghui nodded slightly and quickly understood.
He nodded softly and said, "Don't worry, Sister Hong, I'll go and thank General Yun Qing. Just give both of these to General Yun. He truly deserves our gratitude."
After pausing, he added, "Sister Hong, please also be careful. During this time, try to stay near the market and don't go too far."
As for gathering herbs, let's put that aside for now. Once the city is built and the surrounding area is stable, I'll lead the village there then.
Sister Hong quickly refused, saying, "How can we let Miss go herself? We can go by ourselves. Although we've been here for a while, we're very familiar with the mountains."
Moreover, now that everyone is going together, the young men in the village have improved their cultivation levels considerably, making it much safer.
Wei Qinghui gently shook her head, "Sister Hong, everyone in the village is currently focused on cultivation. It's not too late to go after things have stabilized."
As for leading the team, Sister Hong doesn't need to say much. Since you still acknowledge me as your mistress, leading the team is only right and proper.
Sister Hong was a little embarrassed. "Miss, business has been very good in the shop lately, and we've accumulated some money. We originally wanted to collect more spiritual materials for you."
Recently, very few have been found in this area, so…
Wei Qinghui gently shook her head, 'Sister Hong, you're so kind.'
He then instructed them, "Spend more of your earnings on the young people in the village."
Money is ultimately just an external thing; the people of the village must not become too attached to it and neglect their cultivation.
Sister Hong nodded in agreement, "Thank you, Miss. I understand. When we get back, I'll have City Guard Weiss give them a good beating."
Miss, and recently in the village, some people have started to make other choices...
She gently told the young lady about some recent trivial matters at the market, as well as some changes in the village. Some people did not choose to continue cultivating and instead pursued other crafts, while others started small businesses.
However, they always come back periodically to share their experiences and get together; their spirit of unity remains unchanged.
Butler Jin approached and whispered, "Madam, the carriage is ready."
He nodded gently, gave Sister Hong a few words of advice, and then whispered, "Sister Hong, I'll contact you again in a few days."
Sister Hong nodded and smiled, saying, "Miss, please go ahead with your work. You can come find us anytime. Weijia Village will always follow you."
Loyalty and trust are among the most cherished qualities, even at great cost to keep a promise. In the past, the master and mistress protected everyone, and a group of servants followed them. Now, they are the same.
The mutual assistance and unity among the people of Weijia Village is the reason they haven't simply perished over time. Demons and monsters roam freely, powerful families abound, and influential clans wield power, making survival dependent on others. Yet, integrity and trustworthiness are extremely important qualities for ordinary people to cultivate.
They watched as the young lady and the other women rode in their carriage slowly toward the new mansion.
Seeing that the young lady had already gone far away, Sister Hong prepared to take her leave.
Butler Jin gently took her hand and chuckled, "Sister Hong, it's not too late to leave after you've eaten."
He then explained in a low voice, "The new residence was all arranged by Madam herself; she didn't ask us to come along. Just now, Madam also instructed that Sister Hong stay for a simple meal."
She added softly, "I wonder if there are any unmarried young men in Weijia Village. My little niece is sixteen this year; she would have been married long ago. Her family is so worried."
Hong Sao said in a low voice, "That's perfect. There are still many young men in our village who are not married yet. I wonder..." The two chatted about ordinary family matters and stepped into the courtyard together.
Jin Feng led the way, and the carriage traveled at a leisurely pace along the street toward the new mansion. The carriage was not luxurious or ornate; its simple flags fluttered in the wind, and passersby willingly made way for it.
Slaying the corpse demon with a sword, death was so close. The rare peace and safety made me even more grateful to those who protected me.
The women sat in three carriages, surrounded by bustling crowds on both sides. The landscape was completely different from what it used to be, with only streets and wilderness.
Now, all I see are dense houses and neat streets, crossroads that stretch far into the distance. The only thing I can see at the horizon is the city wall, which is not yet fully completed.
All the houses are built of mud and blue tiles, and come in various styles, ranging from two-story bungalows to three-story buildings. Almost all are three-story buildings. The population is dense.
Today's products are no longer simple wooden bowls and plates, nor are they simply gray or earth-colored bowls and plates made of burnt paper.
Some exquisite bowls and plates, fine embroidery and ceramics, etc., have also begun to be sold in the shops.
The group was in a rare moment of relaxation, taking in the changes around them.
Looking at the exquisitely crafted, lifelike patterns of mandarin ducks and peach blossoms, Piaomiaoyue exclaimed with a hint of surprise, "So Jingdezhen porcelain is sold here too?"
Yun Su nodded slightly. 'Look, Yi Zisha has arrived too. Judging by its quality, it's still quite good. These people really arrived quickly.'
They also felt a greater sense of adventure and daring towards merchants. Since it wasn't their own city before, the more merchants there were, the more prosperous it would be, the better.
Today, their own city is bustling with merchants driven by profit, bringing a wealth of goods and economic activity. However, their desire for power and money far surpasses that of the villagers. The abundance of wealth, its free flow, speculative activities, and their extensive experience will challenge and undermine traditional values.
Merchants who do business honestly are not scary. Selling firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, tea, or daily necessities, or medicinal herbs and local specialties is certainly good for their city.
But some merchants don't sell these inanimate objects; otherwise, the two-legged sheep and various illegal miners wouldn't be from the normal market.
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