Two years had passed in a blink of an eye. Little Crane Grass was now seven years old. Although he was still a child, he was very different from two years ago.
Some people said that those who were well-educated would naturally have an air of elegance. This saying was very suitable for Little Crane Grass. After more than two years of studying, Little Crane Grass had not only read all the books in the Liu Family's school once, but also read all the medicine books that Liu Shun brought out from home.
Moreover, the books that Little Crane Grass had read weren't as simple as just reading them. He had written down almost all of the books from memory. This wasn't something an ordinary person could do. Not to mention a child, even an adult wouldn't be able to do it. However, Little Crane Grass had done it. In the past two years, other than going home occasionally, he had spent almost all of his time studying. He was like a sponge, and the knowledge was like water. He desperately absorbed the knowledge into his body and made it a part of his body.
In the past two years, who knew how many brushes Little Crane Grass had made bald. The amount of paper he had written could fill up an entire room. Seeing Little Crane Grass working so hard, Tian Niu and Old Doorman were happy and distressed.
Although Little Crane Grass was still a child, when he stood in front of others, he always gave people a feeling of being well-read and wise. It was really strange for a child to have such a feeling.
However, Little Crane Grass was indeed very strange. Not only did his writing get better and better, but he also self-taught drawing skills. Moreover, he drew all the medicine books in Liu Shun's house.
Right now, Little Crane Grass was no longer going to the academy. He would only occasionally go to the academy to look at Yu Shu and Yu Feng, and discuss knowledge with them. Yu Shu and Yu Feng no longer had anything to teach him.
This was also one of the major drawbacks of the Soul World. They valued martial arts and despised literature. Literature wasn't valued in the Soul World. Except for some useful things like poems and essays, they weren't valued in the Soul World because people thought that those were useless things, so they didn't have the face to learn it. Even in the Soul World, the upper class people would think that those things were for the lower class people to learn. If they learned it, it would be beneath their dignity.
Whatever was good at the top was bad at the bottom. No one at the top liked those things, so naturally, no one at the bottom would learn them. No one would research them, so naturally, there would be no development.
Most of the books Little Crane Grass read were history books, miscellaneous records, and some of them were about family rules or management. There were very few books about other things.
However, even these things were very rare. Most of the books sold in bookstores outside were history books and miscellaneous records. There were very few other things.
In the past two years, the Little Crane Grass had used too much paper. Even with Tian Niu's status, he couldn't afford to provide for the Little Crane Grass. Fortunately, there was the Old Gate. In the past two years, most of the paper used for the Little Crane Grass was provided by the Old Gate.
A year ago, Tian Niu had officially become the Liu Family's servant, but he wasn't transferred. He was still guarding the Liu Family's store. Under Tian Niu's management, the Liu Family's store had been expanded. Now, it was at least twice as big as before. It could be considered as a part of the Liu Family's business. In addition, Tian Niu managed the Liu Family's store very well, so the Liu Family didn't transfer him away.
However, the Old Gate was transferred away. When Tian Niu officially became the Liu Family's servant, the Old Gate was transferred back to the Liu Family and became the Liu Family's outer court manager. His power was much greater than before.
It was precisely because of the Old Gate's power that the ink, paper, and inkstone used by the Little Crane Grass in the past two years were all provided by the Old Gate. This also allowed Tian Niu to save a lot of money.
It was the midsummer of another year. On this day, Tian Niu hitched up the carriage and let the Little Crane Grass and Little Yu 'er sit on the carriage. He drove the carriage outside. As he walked, he said to the two little guys, "Bao' er, Yu 'er, this time when you two go to see your Grandpa, you must be obedient. Don't make trouble for your Grandpa, do you hear me?"
Tian Niu was going to send the Little Crane Grass and Yu 'er to see the Old Gate. The Old Gate was transferred back to the Liu Family's Juyun City. Juyun City was quite far from Verdant City. It wasn't easy to go to Juyun City. If one went by land, it would take at least a month. If one went by water, it would take about ten days.
The Old Gate had returned to the Liu Family for a year. A few days ago, he sent a letter to Tian Niu, saying that he wanted to see the Little Crane Grass and Little Yu 'er. The Old Gate was getting old. Although he was in good health, because he didn't have any children by his side, he always felt lonely. Naturally, he missed the Little Crane Grass and Little Yu' er even more.
It just so happened that the Green Jade City recently had a batch of medicinal materials to be transported to Juyun City. The ship transporting the medicinal materials was also owned by the Liu Family. The person in charge was Liu Shun's father. A year ago, Liu Shun officially helped his father in his shop. This time, he would also go to Juyun City with his father. Tian Niu wanted to let the Little Crane Grass and Little Yu 'er go to Juyun City to see the Old Gate. Since Liu Shun and his father would take care of them, Tian Niu could rest assured. After the Little Crane Grass came back, she would be able to go to Alchemist Sang to learn about pharmacology. At that time, the Little Crane Grass would have even less time to visit the Old Gate.
Tian Niu discussed this with Ling Sha. Although Ling Sha was somewhat reluctant, she was afraid that something would happen to the child. But in the end, she still agreed. This was because the Old Gate had done them a great favor. Letting the Little Crane Grass visit the Old Gate was also something that should be done.
Tian Niu drove the carriage all the way to the Green Jade River of Green Jade City. The Green Jade River was an important transportation pier in Green Jade City. Every day, countless small boats would go in and out of this place.
From the Green Jade River, they would be able to enter the Wu Ling River after walking for about ten li. The Wu Ling River was the largest river in the vicinity. It was an important water passage that could pass through nearly a hundred cities. Juyun City and Green Jade City were just two of the cities that passed through it.
When Tian Niu's carriage arrived at the pier, the Liu Family's medicinal materials were being loaded onto a small boat. Then the small boat would sail all the way to the Wu Ling River. After that, it would be loaded onto a large ship and transported to Juyun City.
The reason why it was so troublesome was because the Wu Ling River's current was very large. It wasn't suitable to build a pier. Therefore, they could only use this method to transport the materials.
Liu Shun's father was called Liu Ji. He was a fat middle-aged man with an amiable face. He was sweating as he directed people to load the medicinal materials onto the small boat. Liu Shun was also directing from the side. These were things that he wanted to learn so that he could take over his father's position in the future.
Liu Ji saw Tian Niu's carriage from afar. When Tian Niu's carriage arrived at his side, he quickly went forward and smiled as he said to Tian Niu, "Brother Tian Niu, you're here. Hey, isn't this our Little Bao 'er and Little Yu' er? Come and let Uncle take a look. Our Bao 'er is getting more and more beautiful. Little Yu' er is also getting more and more beautiful. "
Because of Liu Shun's relationship with Little Crane Grass, Liu Ji had known Little Crane Grass for more than a year. Liu Ji was a smart person. He knew that people like Little Crane Grass, whether he entered the Liu Family or not, would have limitless achievements in the future. Moreover, he was very clear that it would be better if Little Crane Grass didn't enter the Liu Family. In the future, Liu Shun would have another layer of protection.
Liu Ji was very clear about this. For servants like him, if the master trusts you, then you will be favored. You can enjoy glory, splendor, and wealth. But if one day the master doesn't trust you, then you will be nothing. In the Liu Family, there were many servants who had limitless glory before but ended up in ruin. It was because of this that when Liu Ji knew that Little Crane Grass didn't join the Liu Family, not only did he not distance himself from Little Crane Grass, he even told Liu Shun to try his best to befriend Little Crane Grass.
In Liu Ji's view, as long as he has a good relationship with Little Crane Grass, then even if the Liu Family was no longer favored, as long as Little Crane Grass helped them out, then their family wouldn't be ruined.
Tian Niu smiled as he saluted Liu Ji and said, "Brother Liu, I'll have to trouble you this time. You should know that Uncle Men is getting old, and he especially likes these two children. I have no other choice but to let them take a look."
Liu Ji waved his hand and said, "Brother, there's no need to be so polite with me. Uncle Men is getting old. As the younger generation, we should be filial to him. When Uncle Men was in Green City, he also helped me. I'm very happy to do something for him."
Tian Niu smiled and said, "That's right. Sigh, look at this child, Little Shun, he's already starting to look like one. It seems that Brother Liu will have a successor in the future."
Liu Ji looked at Liu Shun who was directing the workers to move the medicinal herbs onto the ship. He sighed softly and said, "This child is very smart, but he's a little impulsive. I'm not afraid of you laughing at him, but I think he's not as steady as Little Crane Grass. He still has the face to say that he's Little Crane Grass' brother. How shameful. By the way, brother, I heard that sister-in-law is pregnant again? That's a good thing. If she can give birth to a fat boy for you, then you'll have a descendant. "
When this matter was mentioned, Tian Niu's face was full of smiles. He and Ling Sha had been married for ten years, but in these ten years, they only had one child, Yu 'er. In the Soul World, if your family didn't have a son to inherit the family business, then it would be considered as having no descendants. The people here valued their descendants very much. Tian Niu quickly said, "Thank you for your auspicious words, brother. I'll treat you to a drink later."
Liu Ji laughed and said, "Good, good. When sister-in-law gives birth to a fat boy, I'll definitely go and drink two cups of wedding wine. Brother, the medicinal herbs are almost packed, I'll get on the ship now."
Tian Niu quickly said, "Brother, have a safe trip. Bao 'er, Yu' er, when you get on the ship, you must listen to Uncle Liu's words. Don't run around, do you hear me? When you see Grandpa Men, you must be obedient. Grandpa Men is now in the Liu family. The rules there are very strict. Don't be rude and make things difficult for Grandpa Men. You'll bring shame to Grandpa Men. "
Little Crane Grass and Yu 'er responded in unison. However, Little Crane Grass had a calm expression and looked like a little adult. Little Yu' er, on the other hand, had a curious expression and wished that she could run onto the ship at any time.
Tian Niu looked at the expression on their faces and sighed. He turned to Liu Ji and said, "I'll have to trouble Brother Liu along the way."
Liu Ji laughed and said, "It's no trouble, no trouble at all. Brother, you can go back, we'll get on the ship." Then the two walked towards the ship. At this time, Liu Shun also ran over. He was already 14 years old. Although his face was still childish, his clothes were already that of an adult's. Moreover, he was pretending to be mature, making people laugh.
Liu Shun already knew that Little Crane Grass and the others were coming. But because he had to direct the workers to load the medicinal herbs, he didn't go over and talk to Little Crane Grass. His father was very strict with him. If he dared to go over and talk, he would certainly be scolded by Liu Ji. Because of this, he patiently stood there and directed the workers. Now that he saw Little Crane Grass come over, he immediately winked at Little Crane Grass, causing Yu 'er to giggle.
Liu Ji was smiling to others, but he was very strict with his son. He turned his head to Liu Shun and said, "Don't make a fuss. The medicinal herbs are almost finished. Get on the ship, we have to leave. If we don't leave now, we'll miss the time." Liu Shun immediately complied. Then he directed the workers to move the last few bags of medicinal herbs onto the ship. At this time, Liu Ji led Little Crane Grass and Yu 'er onto the ship. Liu Shun also boarded the ship. The workers were the shop's staff, so naturally, they would return to the shop on their own.
After everyone boarded the ship, the boatman rowed the oars and the small boat slowly moved towards the center of the river. Tian Niu stood on the shore and waved at the group. Little Crane Grass and Yu 'er also waved at Tian Niu. But soon, the ship reached the center of the river and slowly moved forward. Before long, Tian Niu was no longer in sight.
The speed of this kind of small boat was very fast. It only took them half an hour to reach the center of the river. On the Wu Ling River, there were a lot of big ships. The small boats were like ants, gathered around the big ships and hoisted the goods from the small boats onto the big ships. From time to time, a ship full of goods would leave and a new ship would arrive. The entire Wu Ling River was bustling with activity.
The small boat that Liu Ji and the others were on soon arrived at the side of a big ship. Naturally, the workers on the ship lowered a rope and a ladder. Then, one by one, the workers came down from the ship and tied the medicinal herbs onto the rope. The workers on the ship pulled the bags of medicinal herbs onto the ship and then moved them into the cabin. These workers were all experienced workers. Everything was done in an orderly manner. They didn't panic, but their speed wasn't slow at all.
At this time, Liu Shun had already climbed onto the ship through the ladder. He directed the workers to move the medicinal herbs into the cabin. Liu Ji wasn't in a hurry. He stood on the small boat with Little Crane Grass and Yu 'er. After all the medicine bags on the small boat were moved, Liu Shun had the people on the boat tie a large basket to the rope and put it down. Liu Ji put the little crane grass into the basket. The workers carefully pulled the little crane grass onto the boat and then put the basket down. They put Little Yu 'er into the basket and pulled her onto the boat. At this time, Liu Ji climbed onto the large boat using the rope ladder. The small boat also turned around and headed towards Lush City.
After Liu Ji boarded the ship, he looked at Liu Shun and said, "How is it? Have the medicinal herbs been packed? "
Liu Shun nodded and said, "Father, you can rest assured. They've been packed. I've personally seen them. They're all wrapped in oilcloth. There won't be any problems. You don't need to worry."
Liu Ji nodded. Then he turned his head and looked at Little Crane Grass and Yu 'er who were curiously looking at the things on the ship. Then he said, "Have you arranged a place for Bao' er and Yu 'er to stay? It's their first time on a ship, so they might get seasick. I asked you to arrange an old woman to take care of them. Have you arranged it? "
Liu Shun nodded and said, "It's been arranged. Father, you can rest assured." Liu Ji nodded and said, "Set sail!"
Along with the boatman's call, the ship slowly set sail.
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