Shen Wei blinked, a look of bewildered confusion on his face, "Why?"
Li Yue Shu habitually patted his head, "Do you remember the thirty taels of gold we got a few days ago?"
Shen Wei nodded, but didn't understand the connection.
Li Yue Shu pulled him down to sit, making them eye-to-eye, "That's gold, enough to buy so many things for the family. We also have money to open a new pharmacy and a pharmaceutical factory. Once Wei Zi Miao's illness is completely cured, the City Lord's manor will also give us a generous reward, perhaps we can even open another restaurant."
"If Wei Zi Miao goes with us, his father will surely give us even more money, and we can open restaurants and pharmacies all over the world faster!"
Shen Wei knew this had always been her wish, but her concern for Wei Zi Miao's matter was clearly not for this reason.
Shen Wei really wanted to question her clearly, but at his current age, he wasn't "smart" enough and could only remain silent.
Seeing that he still looked unhappy, Li Yue Shu patiently comforted him, "Don't worry, I won't like him. Although he's quite handsome, I still like you."
Children are like this, possessing the most direct and simple possessiveness, and can be appeased with just a few words.
Shen Wei, however, pouted and subconsciously replied, "Who wants you to like me!"
He just felt that her identity was unclear, and getting involved with Wei Zi Miao might displease the people of Chong Zhou, disrupting the current situation and bringing him unnecessary trouble.
Besides, what was so good about Wei Zi Miao's face? It couldn't even compare to one-tenth of his own!
Shen Wei turned his back, not wanting to continue talking to her.
At this moment, he was completely unaware that his behavior was very much like throwing a tantrum.
Li Yue Shu chuckled, finding his sulking appearance incredibly cute, and couldn't help but ruffle his hair again.
...
The next morning, many people were gathered at the entrance of the City Lord's manor.
Wei Zi Miao had brought many guards and servants, as well as a dedicated carriage.
Compared to his, Li Yue Shu's carriage seemed rather old and worn.
This sight made Li Yue Shu a little envious, especially the thick soft cushions inside the carriage.
With the bumpy journey ahead, Wei Zi Miao probably wouldn't feel any discomfort.
No, she had to get a new carriage too!
When she left, Wei Tong Hao had given her another forty taels of gold. She was considered a little rich woman now, and she couldn't possibly mistreat herself!
And so, just as Wei Tong Hao was about to reluctantly see his son off, Li Yue Shu suddenly changed direction and went to the horse market not far from the city gate to exchange for a larger and sturdier carriage, even specially asking for two layers of thick padding to be added.
Wei Tong Hao and his son: "..."
This Madam Shen was quite adept at enjoying life.
Thus, Wei Tong Hao watched as the two carriages gradually receded into the distance, his eyes filled with reluctance and worry.
Also watching the two carriages drive away were two figures hidden in the shadows not far away.
The man in front, wearing a bamboo hat, suddenly spoke, "Do you feel that the man beside the female physician named Li Yue Shu looks familiar from the back?"
The man behind him paused and shook his head, "Replying to my lord, your subordinate didn't pay much attention."
The man didn't reply, but his brow furrowed beneath the hat.
Could it be his imagination?
After a moment of silence, the man spoke again, "Wei Zi Miao is leaving Hong Ning City because his body was weakened after the detoxification, and he needs to go to Tong Mu County to recuperate?"
The man behind him respectfully replied, "Yes, the news from the City Lord's manor indeed states so."
The atmosphere fell silent. As the man was wearing a bamboo hat, his face was obscured, so no one knew what he was thinking.
After a long while, the man behind him carefully said, "My lord, this hidden post in Hong Ning City has been established for over twenty years. It is crucial for us to avenge the humiliation of ten years ago. Wei Zi Miao's departure presents an opportunity for us."
If Wei Zi Miao hadn't left, they would still have to spend effort to continue their infiltration. But now, with only Wei Tong Hao in Hong Ning City, although that old fellow was a fierce general on the battlefield, he lacked cunning and was easy to deal with.
By the time Wei Zi Miao returned, they would have already left with Hong Ning City's refined copper.
Mentioning the events of ten years ago, the man in the bamboo hat's demeanor turned cold, and a chilling killing intent seemed to shoot out from under the hat.
After a long while, a cold voice rang out, "Tell that woman in the City Lord's manor to obtain the defense map quickly and prepare to act!"
...
On the way back, with the addition of Wei Zi Miao and the thought of home, and having explored along the way on the way there, Li Yue Shu asked the coachman to speed up.
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Seeing that it was getting dark, everyone decided to find an inn to stay in town.
The greatest benefit of traveling with Wei Zi Miao was that they never had to inquire about inns. His guards would do the checking beforehand, and they would directly go to the best inn in town.
Li Yue Shu carried Shen Ting Yi down from the carriage. As she was about to enter the inn, she suddenly looked up and saw two people standing at the entrance.
One of the boys looked about the same age as Shen Ting Yi, and his face was full of distress, "Young Master, we haven't sold our medicinal herbs. We bought two steamed buns this afternoon, and we don't have money to stay at an inn anymore."
The man beside him was thin and handsome, and he smiled faintly, "It's alright. I suppose it won't rain today. We can find a place to make do for the night."
Looking at the man's attire, Li Yue Shu was stunned.
Noble and elegant, transcendent, a white veil covering his eyes, accompanied by a medicinal boy who always carried a basket on his back, picking herbs and earning money as he traveled, practicing medicine wherever he went.
This image was very similar to a character in the original book.
Li Yue Shu's heart stirred. She handed Shen Ting Yi to Shen Wei and walked over, "Is this gentleman a physician?"
Hearing her voice, the little boy who was looking distressed suddenly brightened and quickly turned around, "Yes, yes! Madam, do you need to see a doctor? My young master's medical skills are very impressive, he..."
"Man Xing." The man's gentle voice sounded, causing the little boy to immediately fall silent.
The veiled face turned, "Man Xing is ignorant; it is my fault for not educating him properly. I apologize to Madam on his behalf."
Saying this, he raised both his hands and politely bowed to Li Yue Shu, as if he could see her position.
Man Xing knew he had spoken incorrectly and quickly bowed along with him.
Li Yue Shu did not stop him and accepted his apology, naturally letting the matter pass, "You are too kind, sir. From what I heard earlier, you don't have money to stay at an inn because you haven't sold your medicinal herbs?"
Man Xing was still a child and quickly forgot his embarrassment, nodding repeatedly, with a hint of grievance, "Yes, those pharmacies have dedicated suppliers for medicinal herbs, and they don't accept our small quantities. If it weren't for my young master treating patients a few days ago, we would have starved to death."
This medicinal boy's name is Man Xing?
Li Yue Shu's eyes lit up.
Was she on a lucky streak lately? Not only did she earn seventy taels of gold and meet Wei Zi Miao, but she also encountered the elusive divine physician Ji Mo Bai, a major helper of Li Xiang Ru in the original book, on the road.
Li Yue Shu's smile deepened. She looked at Man Xing, "Can I see the medicinal herbs in your basket?"
Man Xing instinctively looked at the person beside him. Seeing him nod, he then handed over the basket.
Li Yue Shu took it and opened it. The medicinal herbs inside were all processed, and their quality was quite good.