Heavenly Blessed Baby: Fleeing Famine, Busy to Prosper!-Chapter 126: If You Like Them, We’ll Go Find More Later, Mom

Chapter 126: Chapter 126: If You Like Them, We’ll Go Find More Later, Mom

Qi Quanli finally got his wish and followed his second brother to the front to gather information.

However, he wasn’t the only one following; there were two others as well.

The four of them traveled quickly and soon reached the front.

They dared not get too close, though; those soldiers looked intimidating. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Each one was wearing armor, not to mention the spears in their hands shimmering brightly, an accidental touch might pierce the skin.

Soon, Qi Quanli came jogging back, the smile gone from his face, his lips pressed tight, indicating bad news.

"What’s happened?"

Zhou Tao was the first to notice and quickly asked.

Qi Quanli waved his hand and ran straight to Qi Quanjin: "Fourth Brother, there’s a city entry fee. For those over sixteen, it’s five hundred wen per person, and for those under, it’s two hundred wen per person."

"What?"

Qi Quanjin was so shocked he nearly dropped his jaw: "That’s so expensive?"

Five hundred wen for an adult.

The other three families have fewer people, so it’s manageable, but for the Qi Family, those over sixteen total to nearly ten people, which amounts to several taels!

Adding the younger ones, wouldn’t it cost close to ten taels of silver?

The surrounding people were also taken aback by the news.

Qi Quanli scratched his head, looking troubled: "That’s not all; there’s a notice on the city wall stating that to settle down here, you need your original household registration and travel document to confirm you’re not displaced or a refugee."

"Additionally, the settlement cost is also calculated per person, that price..."

As he spoke, Qi Quanli found himself unable to continue, a red tint appearing in his eyes.

Qi Quanli was known as the mischievous one in the family, even tougher than several of the men.

He had been beaten many times but rarely cried.

For him to have red eyes just from gathering some information, how difficult must it be?

Qi Quanjin felt a twinge in his heart but still asked, "What’s the cost for settling down?"

"For settling down, those over sixteen have to pay a head tax of five taels of silver per person, even for those under sixteen or unborn, it’s two taels of silver per person."

With Qi Quanli’s words, everyone gasped.

Everyone wavered in their desire to settle here.

"Why don’t we check out other towns? It’s too expensive here."

A woman quietly suggested.

Others nodded, considering looking elsewhere.

For an adult, settling down in the city costs five and a half taels of silver.

Back in Yongping Village, a family could save for a year and not have five taels of silver.

It’s not a joke!

Then Qi Quanli mentioned: "All towns in Tabei Prefecture have this arrangement, unless you don’t want to settle, but if you don’t, you’ll become a displaced person over time, and if caught by the government, you’ll be sent to the harshest regions as labor, unpaid."

This hit everyone like a bolt from the blue.

The wealthiest among them was Qin Minglang, but after his ungrateful apprentice left with the medicine box and money for two others, Qin Minglang became the poorest.

If not for everyone’s help along the way, he might have starved to death.

Even though Yin Cheng had some savings, it was just a drop in the bucket.

He couldn’t help even if he wanted to.

Instantly, the group sank into a low mood, no better than when they faced a wolf pack.

Just then, Qi Manman, nestled in Mrs. Qi’s arms, poked her head out and shouted in her mother’s direction: "Mom, mom, the red fruit!"

"What red fruit?"

Yi Meng was also worried about the silver and didn’t immediately understand what her daughter was referring to.

It was Yin Cheng who suddenly realized and exclaimed, "The goblin!"

Qin Minglang quickly covered Yin Cheng’s mouth.

Yin Cheng glared and vigorously pushed away Qin Minglang’s hand: "What are you doing?"

"Brother, walls have ears!"

Qin Minglang’s hand was sore from the slap, but he whispered a reminder.

At the moment his mouth was covered, Yin Cheng thought this foolish junior was reluctant to part with the ginseng, but he quickly realized and looked around carefully.

Luckily, they were always at the end of the queue, with no one behind them.

And the people in front were some distance from his wagon and probably didn’t hear what he had said, allowing him to relax.

Still, he shot Qin Minglang a glare: "Just trying to show off your cleverness!"

Then Yin Cheng got off the wagon, walked to the other side, and said to Qi Quanjin and the other four elders: "Didn’t Manbao previously discover a ginseng root? We can send someone into the city to sell the ginseng first, then use the money from the sale to pay for the entry and settlement fees."

He paused, glancing at Qi Manman, who was curiously peering over, and awkwardly said, "But, but this ginseng was discovered by Manbao, it’s from the Qi Family..."

"Mr. Yin, what are you talking about? We’ve become one big family on this journey. As long as it can settle us safely, selling the ginseng is just selling a thing."

Qi Quanjin immediately affirmed.

They didn’t know the exact value of ginseng, but they knew it was precious.

If selling the ginseng could stabilize everyone, Qi Quanjin felt it was worth it.

Qi Zheng didn’t immediately agree but instead said to Yi Meng: "Fourth sister-in-law, talk to Manbao and see if the little girl agrees."

In any other family, consulting with a four-year-old about such a significant matter would be laughed at.

But in their group, no one found it wrong.

Yi Meng agreed and quickly went to find her daughter.

Before long, Qi Manman tilted her head, puzzled, and asked her mother: "Mom, why ask Manbao?"

"Because the ginseng was discovered by Manbao!"

Yi Meng gently explained: "It’s Manbao’s thing, and only if Manbao agrees can your father and mother sell it. So, do you agree, Manbao?"

Qi Manman blinked and extended her arms, making a gesture to be held.

Yi Meng quickly embraced her daughter.

But just as the little girl hugged her neck, she heard the little girl softly murmur into her ear: "Mom, Manbao saw several red fruits, if you like them, we can go find them later?"

"What?"

Yi Meng’s heart skipped a beat, her arms trembled, nearly losing grip of the child in her arms.

This terrified Mrs. Qi, who quickly got off the wagon to take her precious granddaughter, not forgetting to scold Yi Meng: "Such a big person, can’t even hold a child? What if my Manbao falls?"