Unlimited Resources: Raising a Minister with a Space Supermarket-Chapter 391 - 364: I’ve Said the Word "Envy" Enough
Zhang Keqiu knew that Yu Xiaolian had powerful support behind her, so he no longer clashed with her but targeted other guests in the inn, having them taken away for questioning.
He didn’t care if any of these people were from the Witch Clan; as long as they didn’t want to suffer, they could spend money to avoid disaster. He needed to seize this opportunity to earn more.
As for the Witch Clan, he believed he couldn’t compete with them, as long as they didn’t come looking for trouble, he’d rather not deal with them at all.
After Zhang Keqiu left, the innkeeper was practically in tears, constantly complaining to Yu Xiaolian, saying Zhang Keqiu was skilled at extortion and had become even more arrogant since working for the Crown Prince.
Jingchu City was now filled with complaints, with people feeling unsettled. After the court increased taxes, the people were already struggling, now they felt life was lackluster.
An innkeeper of a large inn had already lost hope in life, and there were many others worse off than him; those people at the very bottom were truly miserable.
Yu Xiaolian sighed, "Shopkeeper, I know all this, but telling me doesn’t help. I’m just a small female teacher with no real power.
Please help me brew this medicine, thank you!"
Yu Xiaolian pushed Su Jingchen’s medicine packet to the shopkeeper and helplessly said, "The world is difficult!"
The shopkeeper thought Yu Xiaolian had strong connections, knowing the Prince. He hoped through her to have those above understand the plight of the lower class, but now it seemed Yu Xiaolian had no intention of speaking for them!
Ah, forget it, forget it, officials have always protected each other throughout history, why bother with these thoughts?
He was truly confused, hoping for intervention from a female teacher, even if she knew those in power and was talented, it was useless in this world.
Yu Xiaolian returned to her room, released Su Jingchen from the space, and before she could explain, Su Jingchen spoke with intense seriousness, "From now on, without my permission, do not put me in the space, do you know how dangerous the situation was? Do you know how worried I was for you in the space?"
Yu Xiaolian acknowledged her fault, apologizing sincerely, "Sorry, I was panicked, I was worried you would fight those people and damage your arm, affecting your recovery."
Seeing Yu Xiaolian’s earnest apology, Su Jingchen’s anger mostly dissipated.
"Those people left? How could they let you off?" Su Jingchen was very puzzled.
Yu Xiaolian chuckled, "I told a little lie..."
Yu Xiaolian recounted the events to Su Jingchen in detail, "So, later I have to put you back in the space and pretend to go out looking for you, then we can come back together."
Su Jingchen paused, "I’m afraid things aren’t as simple as you think."
"Hmm? Could that man with the moustache dare to ask Prince Yu?"
Su Jingchen thought about the conversation between two merchants in the restaurant earlier, feeling the Crown Prince and Prince Yu were already in a silent rivalry, fearing Prince Yu was holding back, missing only a catalyst, and with all the guests taken from the inn, he believed Prince Yu already knew everything.
"Jingchu City can’t stay, we need to leave immediately!" Su Jingchen said seriously.
Yu Xiaolian’s face fell; they’d just arrived in Jingchu City in the morning, planning to stay until Su Jingchen’s arm healed, but now they had to leave quickly.
She’d been sore from long rides and dazed, and without the Longevity Gu, she’d become terribly afraid of the cold.
"Shall we buy a carriage? Or hire one?"
"Let’s hire a carriage, it’s faster; let’s leave Jingchu City first."
Yu Xiaolian, helpless, had to put Su Jingchen into the space, leave without even having time for the medicine, and went out to hire a carriage.
In a secluded alley near the carriage market, Yu Xiaolian released Su Jingchen, and they hired a carriage headed for Qianjiang City.
After spending three days, they finally arrived in Qianjiang City, planning to stay for two days to buy a proper carriage before departing.
First, they visited a medical clinic, where Su Jingchen’s splint was removed, learning his arm was practically healed, they laughed joyfully.
"But still, don’t exert yourself, no heavy labor, and be careful, you need more rest to fully recover," the old doctor advised Su Jingchen meticulously.
Su Jingchen nodded, and after leaving the clinic, they checked into an inn.
They planned to buy a carriage the next day and drive themselves back to Luocheng.
Perhaps, if they returned to Luocheng in time, Su Jingchen could participate in this year’s Spring Examination.
Yu Xiaolian and Su Jingchen went to a restaurant for dinner, then had tea at a teahouse, and in the evening listened to music at the Music Workshop before returning to the inn to sleep.
As usual, Su Jingchen slept on the bed, and Yu Xiaolian in the space.
The next day they bought a carriage and traveled continuously; fortunately, it was already early spring, with temperature differences only in the morning and evening, midday was quite warm.
Yu Xiaolian still charged the warm pack and placed it on Su Jingchen to keep him warm.
While driving the carriage, Su Jingchen suddenly turned back to Yu Xiaolian, "Your inner strength is very strong. It would be a shame if you couldn’t harness it effectively. In my spare time, shall I teach you martial arts?"
Yu Xiaolian’s excitement was palpable, "Can I really learn martial arts? If I learn, can I leap like that too?"
Knowing Miao Danyi could fly despite having no legs, she was very envious.
Now possessing Miao Danyi’s Inner Strength, perhaps she’d be as formidable as him in the future.
"Miao’s senior’s Inner Strength is profound, if you practice diligently and refine it, maybe one day your martial arts will surpass mine." Su Jingchen was actually quite envious of Yu Xiaolian’s ’cheat’ life, having the coveted Longevity Gu and a life-saving space from birth.
With space not only saving lives but providing sustenance and supplies, and even updating itself for free, he was green with envy.
Now without the Longevity Gu, but endowed with the immense inner strength from Martial Arts’ foremost expert, it’s almost excessive to envy.
Aside from that, she always made profits in business; she was undoubtedly a magnet for riches.
