She Rebuilt Her Fallen Country With Storage Space-Chapter 105 - Tao Xue Youve Been Scammed
Chapter 105: Chapter 105 Tao Xue, You’ve Been Scammed
Chapter 105 -105 Tao Xue, You’ve Been Scammed
Jie Chen’s face remained unchanged, his solemn visage slightly lowered, shadowing his brows with a hint of darkness.
“The Vice General harbored intentions he shouldn’t have, and sent people to surveil me. What I’m doing is not only helping Xiang Ying but also myself.”
Otherwise, allowing the Vice General to have people watching him would eventually expose his identity.
Acid Scholar nodded and pulled out a record book from his bosom.
“After these few days spending time with Xiang Ying and the other women, observations suggest that they likely do not possess the Jade Seal.”
Jie Chen looked at the records on the book detailing the actions of several people, silent in contemplation.
Acid Scholar continued, “This might really be a ploy by Emperor Xizhou, just to buy himself time to escape.”
Jie Chen let out a cold snicker, tinged with a barely noticeable fierceness.
“He truly is ruthless, even pushing his own daughter forward.”
He returned the book to Acid Scholar and asked, “How is it going? How far has our search progressed?”
Acid Scholar shook his head, “We still haven’t located Emperor Xizhou’s whereabouts; he must be hiding. However, the General sent a secret message that another key person has been captured.”
“Who?”
*
At this time, Xiang Ying was riding a carriage and had already entered the city.
She had visited the night before, when Luzhou City was quiet and sparsely populated.
But now, under the scorching sun, the enthusiasm of the people was undiminished.
The war had just ended; everyone was setting up their stalls and organizing their shops once again.
Street vendors’ cries were incessant as the carriage stopped at the mouth of the marketplace, with Skinny Monkey going to tie up the carriage.
Then the group walked into the market.
Tao Xue discussed with Xiang Ying, “Let’s buy some soapberries and a bag of salt.”
Xiang Ying responded affirmatively, her gaze however, was fixed on the direction of the granary in the distance.
Twenty granaries were built in the southwest of Luzhou City, away from the bustling market area.
It would be somewhat dangerous for Xiang Ying to venture there during the day.
Her purpose in coming to the city today was not to raid the granaries but to reconfirm the layout of Luzhou City.
Suddenly, Tao Xue pointed excitedly ahead: “There’s someone selling noodle fish ahead. I miss it, the first time I had it was in the Capital.”
Generously, Skinny Monkey took out a bag of Silver, “Then let’s try some.”
Tao Xue was taken aback, “How could we use your money?”
Skinny Monkey waved his hand, “It’s from Jie Military Supervisor. After all, sister-in-law is also here, of course our Military Supervisor is generous.”
“Even I benefited from the sister-in-law’s presence, getting ten taels.”
Holding the Silver, Tao Xue looked unsure and glanced at Xiang Ying, waiting for her decision.
Xiang Ying nodded, “Go ahead, bring some back for him as a thank you gift.”
Skinny Monkey nearly laughed out loud.
Using Jie Chen’s Silver to buy things and then thanking him with them, this was something only Xiang Ying dared say.
The group went to the noodle fish stall together, but Xiang Ying noticed that Qi Fengyi had not followed.
She turned back and saw Qi Fengyi still standing there, her gaze fixated on a blacksmith’s shop ahead.
Under the harsh sun, the blacksmiths, wearing thin clothes, had their chests wet with sweat.
Their robust arms lifting hammers, striking down on an unshaped sword blade, sparks flying.
“Do you want to buy one?” Xiang Ying approached and asked.
Qi Fengyi came back to her senses, shaking her head hastily.
“I was just remembering, my first sword was bought by my father from a blacksmith shop.”
“That sword, I practiced with it many times, but I lost it before it ever saw battle.”
The swords bought from blacksmith shops were not expensive, typically used for practice.
But for Qi Fengyi, it held extraordinary significance.
Xiang Ying gently patted her shoulder, “Don’t be sad, I will give you a sword made by Ou Yezhi.”
Last time she was arranging her space, she saw the eighteen types of weapons specifically forged by Ou Yezhi.
They were originally stored in the National Treasury but were taken by Xiang Ying.
Such fine items were a waste just lying around; it would be better to give it to Qi Fengyi to use.
However, Qi Fengyi thought Xiang Ying was just joking with her.
Ou Yezhi was a famous historical sword casting master, and he only made swords for monarchs, moreover, Ou Yezhi has already turned into dust.
The weapons he made had also long since disappeared.
How could the elder princess have them? She must be saying this just to make her happy.
At the fish noodle stall, there was a small square table where Xiang Ying and the others were sitting.
Skinny Monkey said, “The Military Supervisor also asked me to buy some other things, so sister-in-law, you and Tao Xue can walk around nearby for a while, and we’ll meet back here at this stall in half an hour.”
Xiang Ying agreed immediately: “No problem.”
Skinny Monkey finished eating first, so he left first.
He thought for a moment, then took out another five taels from the ten taels that Jie Chen had given him and placed them on the table.
“Sister-in-law, take this and spend it, don’t save it for Jie Jianjun. I heard he makes fifty taels a month.”
Xiang Ying, with her red lips pursed, smiled, “It’s not necessary. We aren’t going to buy much, it won’t cost a lot of money, you keep the five taels for yourself.”
“Alright, then I’m leaving now. See you in half an hour.” Skinny Monkey left.
After finishing the fish noodles, Xiang Ying took Tao Xue and Qi Fengyi for a stroll around the city.
They casually bought some symbolic items like salt, soap nuts, and coarse clothes.
Then, Xiang Ying instructed Tao Xue to pack up the items: “I’m taking you to the inn to rest, we’ll ask the innkeeper to bring hot water so you can take a bath, which will be much more comfortable.”
Tao Xue and Qi Fengyi both showed surprised and delighted expressions.
“Thank you, elder princess!”
However, after walking just a few steps, Tao Xue showed a troubled expression as she took out the remaining silver.
Jie Chen had given them a total of twenty taels of silver, and they had only five taels left.
“Elder princess,” Tao Xue lowered her voice, “I’m afraid that’s not enough to book another room.”
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Xiang Ying’s lips curved into a pleasant laugh: “What are you afraid of, I’m here!”
She walked ahead, signaling Tao Xue and Qi Fengyi to follow.
Upon entering the inn, Xiang Ying directly took out a silver ingot from her sleeve and handed it to the innkeeper.
“Prepare a top-class room for us, we need three buckets of water for bathing, and make it quick, or there will be no tip for you.”
The innkeeper’s eyes lit up, he repeatedly said, “No problem, honored guests, please come this way!”
Tao Xue and Qi Fengyi exchanged surprised glances.
When did the elder princess get the money?
Soon, three buckets were filled with warm water.
Xiang Ying occasionally took the opportunity to take a quick bath in another space.
But Tao Xue and Qi Fengyi, they really hadn’t bathed for a long time.
Between the three buckets, they pulled up a screen, and all three of them eagerly jumped into the buckets, sighing contentedly.
Qi Fengyi scrubbed her arms, “I never expected, after being banished, that we would still get such good treatment.”
Xiang Ying leaned on the edge of the wooden tub, her eyes gleaming with laughter, “This is nothing, if you follow me from now on, whatever comforts you want, you will have them, I will certainly make our lives good.”
At that moment, they heard Tao Xue sobbing from the next tub.
Xiang Ying and Qi Fengyi couldn’t help but be puzzled, “Tao Xue, why are you crying?”
Tao Xue wiped away her tears: “I am crying tears of joy, I never thought that after falling into the mud, there could be good days again.”
Her deep feelings made Xiang Ying laugh.
“As long as we are united, our days could be so good they bloom flowers.”
Qi Fengyi and Tao Xue resolved to follow Xiang Ying, no matter what dangers they might face.
Tao Xue was the first to finish washing because she was eager to buy pastries for the three youngsters. With her hair still wet, she was ready to go.
“When I came up earlier, I saw a pastry shop on the street corner with a long queue outside, it must be delicious, I’ll go buy some first, elder princess and Miss Qi can come later.”
Saying this, Tao Xue left.
However, when Xiang Ying and Qi Fengyi went to look for her, they saw a crowd had gathered in front of the pastry shop,
and continued cries and curses could be heard.
Qi Fengyi frowned, “It sounds like Tao Xue is crying.”
Xiang Ying immediately squeezed into the crowd, only to see Tao Xue with her clothes torn, kneeling and crying on the ground.
Standing beside her were two fierce-looking men who appeared to be father and son, clad in expensive attire and mean expressions, clearly not the type to mess with.
The son, grabbing Tao Xue’s collar, said, “You broke the Guanyin statue I offered to my mother, now tell us, how will you compensate!”
