The eldest lady taught Caiwei the first three moves of Duan's swordsmanship. She first learned the moves, and then taught the mental techniques and formulas. The master and apprentice walked all the way to explain the exercises. It was so happy.
The exile team left the small village and stayed in the small village at night. Before having dinner and going to bed, Li Ruijiu finally couldn't bear it anymore and said to the eldest lady: "Mrs. Gu, I have something to discuss with you. Please give me your permission."
The two of them have never interacted before! Although Duan felt strange, she still said politely: "Ah... Mr. Li, please speak!" Li Ruijiu was originally an official of the imperial court and wanted to be called your lord, but now he is in exile and has no official position. Madam, please think about it. He used to be The one who teaches students is now Caiwei's teacher, so he is respectfully called sir.
Li Ruijiu said that he wanted to discuss things, but it was related to Caiwei! He suggested that Caiwei's study time should be divided into two parts. In the morning, he would teach cultural knowledge, and in the afternoon, the lady would teach martial arts moves. In the afternoon, they would explain and deepen the practice on the way.
Li Ruijiu bowed deeply to the eldest lady and saluted: "Mrs. Gu, the second young master Gu has taken care of and protected my Li family. I am an old man who has no merit and no salary. Since I have been entrusted by the second young master Gu to teach Miss Caiwei, Shijun's I need a lot of money, but please be considerate of my loyalty to the emperor, Madam."
Duan took advantage of this plan. It gave her an extra lunch break and two-quarters of an hour to teach moves. How could she disagree?
Ever since, all the way to exile, all the way to study literature and martial arts, Caiwei was not so busy when she was in high school, she was exhausted physically and mentally!
"Second Master, Second Master, I'm too tired, when can I take a rest!" Caiwei couldn't stand it anymore and said coquettishly to Gu Jingzhi.
Seeing how hard she had been working for days, Gu Jingzhi felt distressed and advised her, "Just be patient for a little longer. We will rest at the inn for half a day when we arrive in Chengzhou tomorrow."
Three hundred and sixty miles away from the capital, it was Chengzhou City, the most important city after the capital in the Qiantai Dynasty.
The geographical location of Chengzhou City is extremely important. It is the northern defense line of the capital and the last barrier to protect the capital. Therefore, Emperor Qiantai sent heavy troops to guard it and conducted strict inspections when entering and exiting the city gates.
Looking from a distance, the three characters "Chengzhou City" were shining brightly in the midday sun. Ji Kuo ordered: "Everyone stop and form a team!"
The exiles stopped, and with the blessing of the crackling sound of the whip, they lined up with men in front and women behind.
"Later, the prisoners will be inspected in order at the city gate. After entering the city, they are not allowed to look around or leave the team." Ji Kuo shouted, "The weather is getting colder. If there are prisoners who need cotton clothes and trousers, the officers can buy them for them. If you need other items, please report them and purchase them together!”
"I want to buy cotton-padded clothes!" "I want to buy steamed buns." "I want to roast chicken!"...
These convicts were sent to the North, and the weather became colder as they went north. According to people who had been to the North, the breath could turn into ice, so many people bought cotton-padded clothes and other items to keep out the cold.
"Ten taels of silver a piece, a set of twenty taels! Please report the size and size. Once the item is sold, it will not be returned or exchanged!" Ji Kuo's principle is to say ugly things first and tell people the price, so as not to buy them back and they will think it is too expensive. , those who are too dissatisfied with one thing or the other, how can we have time to help them return it? Of course, this situation is almost never the case.
An elderly woman staggered up to Ji Kuo's horse and whispered: "Master Ji, I have something to ask of you! Sir, please get off your horse!"
Ji Kuo was a hereditary official. His father had said that in this case, menstrual tape was usually required. The young woman was too shy to come forward, so she begged the female elders to come forward.
Ancient people believed that women's menstrual blood, childbirth blood, amniotic fluid, etc. were all unclean things, and those who encountered them would encounter bad luck.
"What a damn bad luck!" Ji Kuo cursed, "What are you doing? Ten taels of silver each. How much do you want?" The best menstrual tape on the market can be bought for ten for one tael of silver. He raised the price to a hundred times. , bad luck is bad luck, but it’s so fucking profitable!
You don't have to eat the steamed buns, but you can't do without them. If there are elders in the family, the elders will pay the money. Women who don't have them can only walk up to Ji Kuoma with a blushing face, whisper, and then hand over the money.
Li Ruijiu looked at the women around Ji Kuo, then at his wife, buttoned the corner of his clothes with his hand, and took out a piece of tissue paper, "Dun Yi, tell Ji Kuo, I want ten!"
"Master, it turns out you are rich!" Caiwei said in surprise.
Li Ruijiu's old face turned red and he muttered: "I only have these coins." He cupped his hands to Gu Jingzhi and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Gu. It's not that I want to eat and drink. It's because my wife must use this thing, so I have to keep the money." Come down!"
Gu Jingzhi stopped Li Dunyi, turned around and smiled at Li Ruijiu: "No problem, my uncle and aunt are so loving and loving, Jingzhi is very envious."
Li Dunyi held a hundred taels of silver notes in his hand and looked at his father, not knowing whether to obey his words or stay.
Caiwei came over in a few steps, grabbed the banknote, took a look at it, "Oh, it's from Mingtong Bank." She raised her hand and shouted, "Brother Ping'an!"
"Hey!" Ping An rode over quickly.
"Brother Ping'an, spend everything you take!" Mingtong Bank is about to close down. If you don't spend it, it will become a piece of waste paper.
Li Ruijiu was anxious, "Caiwei, Caiwei, your wife wants to use..." What does a nine-year-old girl know? Li Ruijiu was embarrassed to say the word menstrual belt.
Caiwei smiled and said: "I know, I know, my disciples are all prepared, don't worry, master!" The menstrual belt in the space is sterilizing, anti-inflammatory and scented, which is unique in the entire Qiantai Dynasty.
The menstrual belt made by Caiwei is mainly made of silk, with Panax notoginseng powder, mint fragrance, and thick cotton batting added. It is really comfortable and healthy, and can be used with confidence during the day and night. The key cost only costs a mere fifty bucks. Ji Kuo actually opened his mouth and asked for ten taels of silver. His heart was really dark!
After writing down the items the prisoners wanted to buy and collecting the money for the shopping, Ji Kuo shouted: "Let's all go to the city gate!"
Because it was noon, except for the soldiers guarding the gate, there were only a few people walking around the city gate. A thin man was looking anxiously at the exile team.
Caiwei looked familiar to him and asked Gu Jingzhi, "Second Master, that person seems to be a good person from Sanshun Delicatessen Shop."
"Well, that's him!" Gu Jingzhi had a photographic memory and recognized him after seeing him only once.
Ji Kuo urged his horse forward, dismounted and took out the list of prisoners. The soldiers checked carefully according to the list before letting the prisoners into the city.
Shancai walked up to Caiwei and whispered, "Miss Caiwei, I will go to the inn to find you later." Then he walked away quickly.
Ji Kuo took the carriage to the Yamen to handle customs clearance documents, buy food, drink water, and help the prisoners shop.
Deputy captain Yang Xiong led the prisoners through Chengzhou City, exited the north gate, and walked another five miles to Chengzhou Station.
Chengzhou City is a transportation hub, and merchants from all over the world rest here. Therefore, the post station is divided into two parts. One part is for dignitaries, generals, and soldiers to enjoy, and the other part is for merchants to live and stack goods.
The prisoners who were sent to exile were only allowed to sleep in woodsheds, stables and open spaces in the yard.
