Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Xiao Zhixue smiled gently and explained, "What I took is enough for me to use. If I were to take such a huge treasure with me on the road, I would probably attract unnecessary trouble and become the target of evil people along the way."

Although these ten silver ingots were not a large amount, they were a reasonable reward for her efforts over the past two days.

What's more, carrying these two conspicuous boxes of silver around with him would undoubtedly be asking for trouble.

However, if the silver was put into her secret space magic weapon, it might arouse unnecessary suspicion from others.

The fewer people who know her secret, the better.

Therefore, it is wise to take less.

Faced with the open-mindedness of Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu, Yu Fugui and Yu Li looked at each other in silence, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

Liu Yu was standing aside, but he felt a sense of admiration for their attitude of being indifferent to fame and fortune.

Although his master had the ability to amass wealth, he also had a compassionate heart. He often exchanged his salary from the court for food and selflessly helped the poor people in Sanma Town.

Since Yu Fugui took office, many grievances have been redressed through his efforts. The people of Sanma Town all praise him and respectfully call him "the Honest Judge."

As night gradually fell, Xiao Zhixue knew that she should not stay for long as she had to get up early tomorrow to rush to Zhangzhou.

She warned, "Jin Chengfeng is a sinister and cunning man, and he may not let it go. Please be careful, Master and Miss."

After saying that, she turned to Fan Yanmu and said, "Let's go."

Fan Yanmu nodded in greeting. Yu Fugui was unable to see them off due to health reasons, so Liu Yu, on behalf of the host, respectfully escorted the two of them to the gate of the mansion.

Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu boarded the long-awaited carriage. As the wheels rolled slowly, the sound of horse hooves rang out in the night, and soon they returned to the shabby but warm little temple.

Inside the temple, the anxiously waiting figures of the family members looked particularly warm under the dim candlelight. When they saw them return safely, they all came forward to greet them.

Zhou Shuqiong immediately noticed the bulging cloth bag on Xiao Zhixue's back and took it with heartache.

When she touched the heavy silver, she almost dropped it because of the unexpected weight. Disbelief was written all over her face: "Sanya, how much silver is in here? Why is it so heavy?"

Xiao Zhixue smiled gently, with a gentle light in her eyes: "Mom, it's not much, just ten silver ingots."

Zhou Shuqiong's cheeks turned slightly red and she pulled the corners of her mouth awkwardly. Her strength was too weak. The weight of just ten silver pieces made her wrist ache slightly, as if she had lifted a thousand-pound weight.

Stepping into the quiet Zen room, Xiao Zhixue almost immediately collapsed on the bed, as if all the strength had been drained from her body. The day's fatigue turned into deep sleepiness at this moment, and she soon fell into a dreamless sleep. Only the occasional sound of the wind outside the window accompanied this small room through the long night.

When the first ray of morning light crept into Xiao Zhixue's eyes through the paper window, she slowly opened her eyes, only to find that the bed beside her was empty and Zhou Shuqiong was nowhere to be seen.

Standing up and pushing open the door, Xiao Zhixue gently stretched her limbs in the morning light, trying to dispel the remaining fatigue.

At this moment, she felt a warm and subtle gaze fixed on her.

When she looked up, Fan Yanmu was already standing quietly outside the Zen room, with a gentle smile on his lips, like a ray of warm sunshine in the morning light, quietly shining on her.

Xiao Zhixue shyly retracted her stretching movement, responded with a faint smile, then turned around and stepped out of the threshold of this mottled and old temple.

Her destination was the fabric store in town, and she was planning to buy some warm fabrics and soft cotton before everyone got ready to leave.

Fan Yanmu once reminded her that the winter in Zhangzhou was extremely harsh and their current clothes were too thin. If they continued like this, the cold along the way might become a more severe test than the journey itself.

When Fan Yanmu saw Xiao Zhixue leaving alone, he followed her without hesitation.

The two men boarded the carriage side by side, and the wheels rolled towards the tailor shop in the center of the town.

In the store, Xiao Zhixue carefully selected several pieces of cloth with gentle colors and fine textures. Fan Yanmu also thoughtfully selected suitable fabrics for Ying Yi and Ying Er.

When checking out, Xiao Zhixue asked the shop owner where she could buy high-quality cotton. The shop owner enthusiastically pointed to the east and told them that there was a cotton shop there that was worth a visit.

After thanking the shop owner, the two men drove the carriage eastward.

Soon, they found the cotton shop in the bustling market.

Xiao Zhixue got out of the car quickly and walked into the store with firm steps.

She carefully examined the cotton on the shelf. Although the quality was acceptable, there seemed to be not much in stock. She couldn't help but secretly calculate that if she could buy more, she would not only be able to meet her own needs, but perhaps she could also share it with those villagers in Shangqiao Village who also lacked winter clothes.

When the boss learned that Xiao Zhixue was interested in purchasing in large quantities, he immediately made a suggestion with a smile on his face: "I have a relative who grows cotton. If you don't mind the long journey, I can have someone take you there to choose in person."

Considering the possibility that his family might be waiting, Xiao Zhixue suggested that Fan Yanmu go back to inform them first. The latter seemed a little hesitant at first, but after hearing Xiao Zhixue's gentle smile and her promise to come back as soon as possible, he finally nodded.

Fan Yanmu couldn't help feeling a little regretful. If he had known this earlier, he might have been able to avoid the trouble of communication by bringing Ying Yi and Ying Er with him.

Faced with Xiao Zhixue's determination to act alone, although Fan Yanmu was reluctant and worried, he could only repeatedly remind her to be careful before reluctantly turning back to the ruined temple.

Along the way, he felt as if his heart was being tightly gripped by something, and he wished he could grow wings in an instant and fly back to protect Xiao Zhixue.

On the other side, Xiao Zhixue had already boarded the carriage heading to the farmer's house under the guidance of the shop assistant.

The scenery along the way passed quickly outside the window. The carriage bumped along the way and finally stopped in front of a small house surrounded by lush cotton fields.

The waiter jumped out of the car swiftly, rushed forward and knocked on the wooden door, "Uncle Li, open the door quickly, a customer wants to buy your cotton!"

With a slight creaking sound, the door opened and an old man with white hair and beard appeared at the door with a kind smile on his face.

Xiao Zhixue politely explained the purpose of her visit and expressed her desire to purchase a large amount of high-quality cotton.

When Uncle Li heard this, his eyes smiled into two crescent moons and he enthusiastically led Xiao Zhixue into his yard.

In the yard, under a simple shed, there were piles of cotton packed in sacks.

The old man carefully opened a few bags and let Xiao Zhixue check them carefully.

After inspecting them one by one, Xiao Zhixue confirmed that the cotton was of high quality and was exactly the same as what she saw in the shop, so she decided to buy all the stock.