Zhao Hui got married. Yu Shu watched the ceremony from the beginning to the end. She watched as she got on the sedan chair and followed the wedding procession to He Mansion.
Pei Jing personally escorted the sedan chair and invited some business friends to join in the fun. On this day, he announced that Zhao Hui was the sworn sister of the Thai Heng Chamber of Commerce's Manager Pei. Yu Shu believed that the news would spread to the Ji family on the same day.
After the wedding night, Yu Shu and Yu Xiaoxiu sat in Pei Jing's carriage and left together. Under Yu Shu's request, they went to the east of the city, to the alley of Zhao Hui's house.
To avoid any accidents, Pei Jing accompanied her to get off the carriage. The two of them arrived at Zhao Hui's house. Yu Shu opened the door and went in alone. She went into the house and lit the lamp. She went to the kitchen to get a spatula and dug in the corner of the courtyard for a while. She dug out a long object wrapped in cloth. She patted the soil on it and held it in her hand. She used her foot to stomp the hole.
In the dark night, she closed the door. Pei Jing could vaguely see that she was holding something in her hand. He asked: "What did you take out?"
"An antique." Yu Shu didn't explain in detail. The object in her hand was nothing but the 'Ancient Sword' that she hid when she went to the suburbs to rescue Xue Wenzhe a few months ago. She buried it under the wall of the courtyard. Later, when she was kicked out, she asked Yu Xiaoxiu, who was still in the Ji family, to secretly dig it out and bury it in Zhao Hui's house.
She did not know whether this pair of shoes was an 'ancient artifact' or not, but she was certain that it was an antique. Since she was heading to the capital this time, she might as well bring it along with her. At that time, she could find someone capable of appraising it. If it really was a treasure, she would be rich.
It was already summer, and there was a lot of rain in the south. It had just rained last night, and the next day, the air was cool and comfortable. After Yu Shu washed up, she called for the maidservant who was serving in the courtyard to come in and comb her hair. She tied her hair into a ponytail and coiled it up high. She wrapped an apricot-yellow silk hairband around her hair and used some hair oil to wipe off her temples and forehead, revealing her entire face.
She called the maidservant to bring water out. She shook off the neatly folded new clothes on the bed and dressed in front of the mirror.
His apricot yellow half-body silk robe covered his thighs, with narrow sleeves that reached his shoulders. The slightly opened front just happened to cover the rise and fall of his chest. He wore a pair of ash-colored trousers that were carefully tucked beside his black cloth boots. He tied an inch-wide black leather belt around his waist and hung a blue-colored pouch on it. He also attached a colorful string to three fortune coins. Finally, he imitated Jing Chen and tied the "treasured sword" that was tightly wrapped in cloth to his back with a ribbon.
She looked at the mirror and saw a tall and straight young man. It was hard to tell whether he was a man or a woman. His eyebrows were curved and his eyes were sparkling. He was elegant and full of spirit.
Yu Shu moved her hands and feet and smiled in satisfaction at the mirror. White Fang struck a few poses and showed off his beauty. He turned around and picked up the money pouches on the bed. He stuffed one into his chest and the other into his bag. He slung it over his shoulder and walked out.
Yu Xiaoxiu woke up earlier than her. He packed up faster and sat outside waiting for her to eat breakfast. He was also dressed neatly. Even Kim Bao took a bath last night. Yu Shu scrubbed him from head to toe with a loofah.
The outside of the house was watched by the Ji family for a few days. After Yu Shu and Yu Xiaoxiu ate breakfast, the sky brightened. The two of them were led by a maidservant to a hidden back door in the backyard. When they went out, they saw a horse carriage waiting for them. When they got on the carriage, they saw that both Zhao Hui and Pei Jing were there.
They had only been married for three days, but Zhao Hui's face was already glowing. When she saw Yu Shu, she held her hand and refused to let go. She held Yu Xiaoxiu's hand with the other and warned them, "Don't run around on the road. You have to cover yourself with the quilt when you sleep at night. When it's time to eat, you must eat your fill. I've packed two bags of snacks for you to eat on the road. If you're hungry at night, eat them. Xiaoxiu, no matter where you go, follow your sister. You're also a little man now. Aunt Huei knows that you're sensible. You have to take care of your sister, understand?"
"Yes, I know." Yu Xiaoxiu nodded seriously. "I'll take good care of her.
Zhao Hui patted him in satisfaction. Pei Jing waited for her to finish before he said to Yu Shu, "The person leading the caravan this time is Boss Bi Qing. He is the younger brother of the other Deputy Manager of our Tehen Trading Company in Yiyang City. There are twenty people guarding the caravan. The captain, Qiu Biao, used to be the Chief Escort of the Tongyuan Escort Agency. He is very skilled. Because we are transporting commercial goods, it is inevitable that we will run into thieves on the road. Don't be afraid. Just follow the caravan closely and don't run around. I have already informed the two of them. If you encounter any trouble, just go to them directly.
Don't be embarrassed to ask. "In ancient times, there were few official roads and many outskirts. Grasslands were everywhere and long distances were very dangerous. If one traveled alone without martial arts skills, one would be robbed within three li of the city. If one encountered bad people, one could even lose one's life. As a result, when traveling far away, in order to arrive safely, the rich would either bring their own guards or hire an escort agency. The poor would find a caravan to hitch a ride with. It was safer to travel together.
Yu Shu noted down Pei Jing's words and said to him, "Sir Pei, my mother is still in the Ji family. Please help me keep an eye out for her. If one day she is driven out, help her secretly so that she has a place to settle down. When I settle down in the capital, I will send you a letter."
"No problem. I will help you keep an eye out."
The caravan gathered at the west side of the city early in the morning. When Yu Shu and the others arrived, the two stewards were checking the goods for the last time. Pei Jing got off the carriage first to look for them. Zhao Hui hugged Yu Shu and couldn't bear to let go. "You must be careful on the road and be safe. "… En, you also have to be good. Live a good life with Doctor He and take care of your health. If you encounter any difficulties, look for Sir Pei. "Yu Shu buried her head in her shoulder and hugged her tightly. Then she pushed her away and picked up the two bags. She pulled Yu Xiaoxiu out of the carriage.
"Ashu!"
Pei Jing called out to her from nearby. Beside him stood a man in a long gown. He looked to be in his early thirties, was tall and thin, and had a slight crease on his back.
Yu Shu pulled Yu Xiaoxiu and ran over.
"Bi Qing, these are Xing Qi's two nephews. I treat them like my own nephews. If they didn't insist on going to the capital to find their grandmother, Xing Qi wouldn't have agreed to let them go. That's why he couldn't bear to send them off today. You have to help me take good care of them." "Don't worry. I promise to send them safely to the capital." Bi Qing smiled and reached out to pat Yu Xiaoxiu, who was close to him. He said, "It's good to go out and gain experience while you're still young. I'm two years younger than your Uncle Xing. It's up to you to call me Uncle Bi or Uncle Qing."
"Uncle Bi." Yu Shu picked one first. Yu Xiaoxiu immediately followed. The two were both well-behaved. Few people didn't like them.
Bi Qing laughed and said to Pei Jing, "Such a good boy. No wonder Xing Qi couldn't bear to let him go. If it were me, I would also protect him at home. Well, you two go to the carriage first. See? It's the one in front. The roof is painted red."
"Okay."
Yu Shu turned to Pei Jing and cupped her hands in front of her chest. Her gratitude was self-evident. Pei Jing nodded and watched as they climbed into the carriage in front of him with the big and small bags. Only then did he turn to Bi Qing and whispered to her, "Are you sure there are no personal items in this shipment?"
Bi Qing said with a wry smile, "This is the third time you've asked me. If there were personal items, would I dare to lead the team myself? I would definitely have sent someone else to take the risk."
"That's good. Be careful on the road. I'll go back now. When you come back from the capital, Xing Qi and I will invite you for a drink."
"Okay!"
Pei Jing put his hand on Bi Qing's shoulder. He took another look at the carriage in which Yu Shu and Yu Xiaoxiu were sitting and turned to leave.
When a caravan traveled, it was not so delicate. Most of them were carriages without carriages. The goods were all placed on flat carts and pulled by horses. The guards rode on horses, and the merchants either rode on horses or sat on the empty flat carts.
However, Bi Qing's caravan had two carriages. When Yu Shu and Yu Xiaoxiu climbed into the carriage, they found that there was already someone inside. It was a fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth. He was quite handsome and wore a leech-colored robe. His head was wrapped in a silk scarf. He had a sharp chin and a pair of big eyes. He was looking at the two new passengers with displeasure, "Who are you? Why are you getting on the carriage?"
Yu Shu looked the person up and down. There was some understanding in her eyes. She put down the bag. Yu Xiaoxiu, who had an old face, sat on the side and said, "We are brothers. I'm Ashu and this is my younger brother, Xiaoxiu. It was Uncle Bi who let us ride in this carriage. What about you?"
"Uncle Bi?" The youth's face turned serious, "What right does he have to let you ride in my carriage? Get off."
Yu Shu asked suspiciously, "Your carriage?"
"Humph, of course it's my carriage. I paid them to give me a ride. This is my carriage." The youth crossed his arms and said arrogantly.
Yu Shu suddenly laughed. He was afraid that she would be bored on the road, so he deliberately gave her some entertainment. Look at this beautiful face, crisp voice, body fragrance. Even if she closed her eyes, she could tell that this was a little girl. He was also a 'fake' boy like her.
"That's right. We also paid money to hire a carriage." Yu Shu opened her mouth to fool them. Yu Xiaoxiu immediately laughed.
Xiu squinted at her, not knowing what she wanted to do.
"Ah? You too? "
"Of course, otherwise how could we ride in the same carriage as you, right?"
The 'fake' boy apparently believed Yu Shu's words. He didn't drive them off, but he also didn't welcome them. He glared at them and then looked up at the roof of the carriage. He didn't want to talk to them.
She wasn't interested in them, but Yu Shu was interested in her: "Hey, you haven't told us what your name is."
"Why should I tell you? … "
"Because I just said it. My name is Ashu. My brother is Xiaoxiu. You have heard our names. There's no reason not to say yours." Yu Shu said confidently.
"I didn't ask you to say it. You said it yourself."
"Well, since you don't want to say it, I don't know how to call you. I'll just pick a name." Yu Shu looked at him and clapped her hands. "I see that your eyes are big, so I'll call you big eyes."
"That's what I mean!"
"My name is Ashu." Yu Shu felt wronged. "Didn't I just tell you? Big eyes, why is your memory so bad?"
Yu Xiaoxiu turned his head and laughed. The 'fake' boy didn't know that Yu Shu was teasing him. He said angrily: "Don't call me that. My name is Xia Ming, Ming ~"
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