Free Web NovelChapter 2037: Chapter 1816: Bamboozling the Little Loli~
In view of the more than two hundred escorts, the Zhang family decisively agreed, not to mention the previous agreement between the chamber of commerce and Chen Xi, just for the sake of these escorts, he would agree.
After all, not every place’s public security can be like the main roads under Liu Bei’s command. Although highway robberies, roadblocks, mountain bandits, and thieves have diminished, they have not been eliminated. With these more than two hundred escorts who are clearly elite veterans, the journey would be much safer.
At the sight of such a team of elite escorts, the person in charge of the Zhang family somewhat regretted having spent money to recruit dozens of people while at Mount Tai.
However, it was already agreed upon earlier that even if they were dismissed, the other party would not refund the money, so the Zhng family’s person in charge did not say anything extra, continuing to employ Zhang Du and Fann Zhe and their group of dozens to head to Chang’an.
On the other hand, Guann Hai’s recent days have not been good. It’s not that Li Youu and the others treated Guann Hai badly, but because of Gan Ning’s ’fatal injury,’ Guann Hai felt downcast, so he stayed in the courtyard arranged by Li Youu practicing martial arts and did not interact with others.
Li Youu’s housekeeper, holding a handwritten letter from Li Youu, came to see Guann Hai. This person was always very strict with his words and never asked things he shouldn’t know. He simply handed the item to Guann Hai silently, then turned and left, and after Guann Hai finished reading, he packed up his things and carried his long spear to report.
What the Zhang family purchased from Mount Tai were actually luxury goods, so the team was not large, but the value was extremely high. After everyone had arrived, they consulted with Ji Xiang’s escort, ensuring there were no omissions before taking everyone on the road.
The group traveled at a slow pace, but since they were not on foot and were traveling a straight path, the speed could not be considered slow. However, perhaps the Zhang family was wary of Ji Xiang, so there wasn’t much interaction on the way. ƒreewebɳovel.com
Initially, the person in charge of the Zhang family didn’t know what these two hundred people were escorting, but throughout the journey, Ji Xiang occasionally stopped, and even a blind person could tell that they were protecting Ji Xiang, and this group of people were indeed veteran soldiers, making the Zhang family feel wary.
One day, Ji Xiang was dizzy from sitting in the carriage, and after everyone stopped, she got off to bask in the winter sun. As for food, Ji Xiang, being a noble lady, didn’t need to worry about anything whether it was dry food or cooking meals.
"Which noble family do you think that lady belongs to, to have so many people protecting her? Grand Commandant Liu shouldn’t have such a big daughter, right?" It was time for a meal break, and a group of Zhang family escorts were stealthily watching Ji Xiang while eating.
Although Ji Xiang didn’t stand out much when among Mi Zhen and Zhen Mi, in normal people’s eyes, she was considered exceptionally beautiful. Moreover, compared to the group, Ji Xiang’s normal demeanor was somewhat cold, suggesting a sense of distance.
"I don’t know, but they’re completely different from us; we can only take a sneaky look." Zhang family’s escort laughed heartily.
Ji Xiang, having keen senses, naturally heard their words clearly, then silently glanced over, walked to her carriage, and took out some snacks from the drawer, eating quietly while basking in the sun.
Just then, a little girl suddenly appeared in the Zhang family’s convoy. Ji Xiang looked somewhat puzzled at the person in charge of the Zhang family and further saw a lady, and the two seemed to be mother and daughter. When the little girl greeted the person in charge of the Zhang family, Ji Xiang realized they were a family.
Honestly, Ji Xiang had never seen someone doing business while bringing their family along; it seemed unscientific, sparking her curiosity for research.
Ji Xiang carried a tray of various snacks over quietly, and the escorts arranged by Lub Su withdrew their gaze after making sure Ji Xiang wasn’t running around. freёwebnovel.com
The Zhang family’s escorts also knew that this lady was not to be provoked, so they did not stop her either. Ji Xiang carried a plate of snacks and walked right into the middle of the Zhang family’s family of three.
Xin Xianying’s wisdom impressed even Chen Xi, yet she could not resist the snacks from Chen Xi’s family. If Chen Xi wasn’t worried about cavities, let alone the Zhang family’s little girl, who, despite intending to refuse, quickly gave in under Ji Xiang’s ’kindness.’
Successfully connecting with the person in charge of the Zhang family, Ji Xiang chatted with the two, quickly finding out why it was a family of three, and losing any further interest in the Zhang family when she learned that the lady’s brother was an official in Jiyin and her mother was seriously ill. Conveniently, they were passing by, so the family decided to go visit the lady’s mother.
Such a reason did not interest Ji Xiang anymore, although she kindly told Zhang Wang, the person in charge of the Zhang family, that he was ill and that without treatment, he wouldn’t last long before becoming critically ill.
Zhang Wang didn’t initially believe it, but after Ji Xiang listed out various symptoms, Zhang Wang was really scared half to death. There is great fear between life and death; suddenly knowing you’re about to die and remaining calm is absolutely not normal.
Though Ji Xiang is ostensibly the academy head of Divination Psychology, it doesn’t mean she can’t treat illnesses. On the contrary, her medical skills are quite exceptional. in fact, she wasn’t lacking to begin with, and having a strong interest also given guidance from Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing, she couldn’t be too off.
"Thank you, Sister." The little girl, seeing her parents thanking Ji Xiang, also bowed slightly to express her gratitude while eating.
"It’s nothing, it’s simple, but don’t eat too much of this rock candy; it’s too sweet." Ji Xiang said calmly, looking at the largely reduced rock candy on the tray. "Eat this, the dried little fish."
The little girl nodded, and soon became attached to Ji Xiang. Although her parents worried a bit that she might offend Ji Xiang, seeing the two getting along well, they didn’t say much, instead preparing a return gift for Ji Xiang.
"Sister, what is your name?" the little girl asked.
"Ji Xiang, and you?" Ji Xiang squatted down, rubbing the little girl’s face as she asked.
"Zhang Chunhua." the little girl said unclearly as Ji Xiang squeezed her cheeks into a bunch.
"Hmm, smart little one, come learn to read with Sister." Ji Xiang said proudly as she looked at the little girl whose cheeks were being pinched into a ball.
"I’ve already learned the Thousand Character Classic and the Book of Virtue." Although the little girl was having her cheeks pinched, her little hands didn’t forget to sneak snacks from the tray beside her.
"Didn’t expect you to be a genius; how about Sister teaching you divination?" Ji Xiang said, amusedly looking at the little girl, finding herself quite fond of her.
"No, I want to learn Women’s Precepts." Zhang Chunhua pouted and said.
"I can teach that, too." Ji Xiang said with a mischievous smile. She indeed learned it, but how much was retained in her brain was another matter entirely.
