The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 49: Shopping at the Market

Gu Yichen quickly arrived at the entrance of Huichun Hall and, as expected, heard Lu Ling'er inside, specifying the required herbs and their weights. Since everyone wasn't used to each other's disguised appearances, they could only identify each other by voice. After Gu Yichen entered, he quietly stood behind Lu Ling'er and exchanged glances with Xuanping, tacitly remaining silent.

After the medicine boy had packed the herbs Lu Ling'er needed, she suddenly asked, "Do you have saltpeter?" She wanted to make ice in the summer. The courtyard had no ice cellar, so it was extremely hot and stuffy. Moreover, in such hot weather, it would be difficult to keep food fresh without a freezer.

The medicine boy replied, "Yes, how much do you need, young lady?" He was a little puzzled. Saltpeter is usually used in medicine, and the quantity is very small, so almost no one buys it. What does this girl want saltpeter for?

Lu Linger pointed to a large piece of saltpeter in the cabinet that the medicine boy had just opened and asked, "How much is this piece?"

The medicine boy kindly reminded him, "This one costs 300 coins, and it will last a long time."

"Okay, wrap it up. Also, help me pack some cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, bay leaves and pepper. Just one or two ounces of each." Lu Linger instructed. The medicine boy nodded and quickly prepared it for her.

At this moment, Lu Linger noticed Gu Yichen standing nearby and asked in surprise, "Husband, why are you here? Didn't you say you were waiting at the South Gate?"

Gu Yichen, standing nearby, was in a state of turmoil. Lu Linger's address to him, "husband," had struck a chord deep within him, his heartbeat quickening and his ears and neck flushing. He coughed softly, trying to mask his panic. "I'm here to see if you need any help carrying something," he said, his manner natural, as if the address had become second nature.

Although Xuanping was only seven years old, he had seen a lot of the world in the beggars' den and was much more mature than the average child. He stood nearby, watching his uncle's youthful appearance, and couldn't help but laugh in his heart.

The medicine boy quickly packed up all the items and said respectfully, "Miss, these are 5 taels and 200 coins in total."

Lu Ling'er paid and, smiling, handed the items to Gu Yichen and Xuan Ping. Then, the three of them left the pharmacy and arrived at the market. The market had already begun to close, but vendors on both sides were still bustling with hawkers selling vegetables, eggs, straw sandals, pears, papayas, live chicks, ducklings, and geese. The air was filled with the aroma of various foods, and pedestrians hurried by. The market was bustling with people, full of the atmosphere of life.

Lu Linger's eyes lit up when she saw the papayas and pears, and she quickly bought all the fruit on the stall. She loved eating fruit, but it was rare to see it since she came to the ancient times. Although she had some fruit trees in her backyard, this was the first time she had bought such fresh fruit outside.

Next, she bought a basket of eggs—50 for just 3 wen each—and then four hens and 2 chicks, ducks, and geese. Lu Linger calculated as she shopped, remembering she hadn't planted the seeds in the yard yet, so she resigned herself to buying all the vegetables, eggplants, beans, radishes, and cabbages from the uncle. Since the uncle was closing his stall, he packed everything up for her at a low price, charging only 4 wen.

Gu Yichen and Xuan Ping followed Lu Ling'er silently, buying two backpacks and loading everything into them. Lu Ling'er carefully carried the basket of eggs herself. When she reached the meat stall, she found some unwanted large bones, pig livers, and pork kidneys. Delighted, thinking they would be perfect for replenishing Xuan An and herself, she grabbed everything without hesitation.

They couldn't carry any more things, so they slowly walked towards the south gate. As they passed the edge of the market, Lu Linger saw onions, ginger, and garlic, which were also essential for the kitchen, so she quickly stocked up before leaving satisfied.

When they finally arrived at the South Gate, Mo Yan, Mo Xian, and Xuan An were already waiting by the carriage. Mo Yan saw the backpack Gu Yichen was carrying and quickly stepped forward to take it. Seeing them returning with their full loads, Mo Yan couldn't help but sigh, "That's a lot of stuff."

However, a problem arose: living creatures like chickens, ducks, and fish simply couldn't fit into the carriage. So, they simply went to the carriage shop, bought another carriage, and harnessed Mo Yan's warhorse to it. However, the warhorse was clearly not very enthusiastic about this task, throwing its head several times in dissatisfaction. Finally, after Mo Yan's persuasion, the warhorse reluctantly accepted the new mission.

After everything was packed up, Gu Yichen and Lu Ling'er boarded Mo Xian's carriage and slowly drove towards the Shen family's courtyard with their quilts and pillows. Xuan Ping and Xuan An followed Mo Yan, returning to the Shen family's courtyard with chickens, ducks, fish and meat.