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The proprietress wiped her hands on her apron and waved her big hands hurriedly: "Miss, please don't count anymore. If you really count, I still have to give you more than one or two taels of silver." There was a trace of embarrassment on her face, as if if she continued to count, she would become the one in debt.

"The price has come down now. A tray of radish cake is only 75 wen, and including the steamer, it can only be counted as 100 wen at most. Thirty trays are only three taels of silver. Even if you include these ten pounds of wontons, it won't be enough for four taels of silver." The proprietress said as she counted on her fingers, fearing that Jing Chunxi and the others would insist on paying.

The proprietress paused, her face flushed as she continued, "When Mr. Liu brought back the message, he said you were great benefactors to the people of Gantang Town, and that all the porcelain in the town was bought by you."

Her eyes were full of gratitude. Although the family's food and drink expenses were supported by this shop, if she wanted to save some money for her son to get married, she still had to rely on firing kilns and selling ceramics. In her eyes, Jing Chunxi and his group were living Bodhisattvas.

"Master Liu has already agreed to have Madam charge all the money for the food to his account, and he has repeatedly told me not to accept any money."

The proprietress had a smile on her face, but her tone was very insistent, with a hint of gratitude. "If you guys give me any more money, it will be too much for me. I won't be able to explain to Master Liu, and my reputation in Gantang Town will be ruined."

"Also, don't go on the road on an empty stomach." The proprietress's tone suddenly became gentle, as if she was instructing her own children, "I'll let your older brothers and sisters come over to eat before you leave. Today's food doesn't cost money, I'll treat you." A trace of kindness flashed in her eyes, and she completely treated Jing Chunxi and the others as her juniors.

The boss lady's straightforward and generous words made Jing Chunxi feel a little embarrassed, but she still smiled and said, "Thank you so much, boss lady. Mr. Liu is such a good man and has helped us a lot." Jing Chunxi's face was also full of sincerity, and she felt that the people in Gantang Town were not bad.

"Mr. Liu is a good man, and you are good people too." The proprietress waved her hand and said with a smile, "You are not helping us, you are saving our lives. What's the big deal about eating? If you go on the road hungry, I will feel uneasy."

Seeing the boss lady's sincerity, she also refused to accept it. Jing Chunxi didn't hesitate and picked up the last piece of radish cake on her plate and said happily, "Thank you very much, boss lady. We will definitely come to trouble you again on our way back." There was a hint of playfulness in her tone, and she said it sincerely.

"It's not a trouble, it's not a trouble. Even if you come back in the middle of the night and knock on the door, I won't mind it. I will definitely make something delicious for you." The proprietress smiled happily and was ready to welcome them at any time.

Seeing that they were about to leave again, the proprietress reminded them again: "You are too young to go out. Especially you, a little girl, must be careful on the road." There was some worry in her tone, fearing that they would encounter some danger.

Jing Chunxi waved his hand towards the back and said, "Thank you, Madam Boss. Don't worry, we are keeping an eye on it."

After saying that, she and Xiaoman mounted their horses and rushed towards the pier.

Tang Shuang sighed as she watched their backs, but quickly composed herself and sat down to continue eating her radish cake. She was envious of the young lady's fondness for Xiao Man, but she felt somewhat relieved when she thought of how hard Xiao Man was working out.

The banks of the Xunyang River in the early morning, despite the biting cold wind, are refreshingly quiet. Dry reeds sway gently in the wind, while distant mountains loom in the mist, adding a hazy beauty to the scene.

Standing on the slope, Jing Chunxi closed her eyes and opened her arms, feeling this rare comfort. She took a deep breath, letting the fresh air fill her lungs, wanting to absorb all the beauty of this morning into her heart. Suddenly, she called out, "Brother Xiaokang, I'm coming."

Seeing that the young lady had finally come back to her senses, Xiao Man looked at the river where only a few small boats were floating, and suddenly asked, "Miss, are we here too early?" There was a hint of worry in his voice.

Xiao Man wasn't in the same good mood as Jing Chunxi. He was more concerned about where the boat was, whether the boatman had arrived, and whether they could leave on time. He scanned the river, but was disappointed.

"They should be here soon. You wait here, I'll go meet them." She patted Xiaoman's shoulder gently, signaling him not to worry.

Xiao Man actually wanted to go down and take a look. She was so curious about who the people Young Master Tao had left behind for the young lady were. How did they have such great abilities? It seemed like there was nothing they couldn't accomplish.

But he didn't dare to follow the young lady without her instructions. To be honest, he and Sugar Frost had been very cautious about making any big moves these past two days, fearing they would upset the young lady.

Jing Chunxi rode downhill and soon arrived at the dock. Looking out, the river water seemed to have dropped slightly, its surface gray and hazy, still emitting a hint of steam, like the river's breath in the early morning. This scene reminded Jing Chunxi of the beautiful scenery of the Jiangnan water towns.

Walking to the far right of the pier, the small boats that had been moored there were gone, leaving the river perfectly calm. It seemed oddly calm, as if the fishermen who had gone fishing in the middle of the night hadn't returned yet. Jing Chunxi's gaze lingered on the river, as if searching for something.

After confirming that no one was around, Jing Chunxi gently dipped her hand into the water, feeling its warmth. Suddenly, a large ship appeared, less than three feet away from her hand, and landed in the river, its bow heading towards Jian'an County.

The sudden arrival of a massive ship sent the entire river surface into a state of turmoil. Ripples formed on the water, lingering for a long time. This sudden sight left Jing Chunxi stunned. A flicker of surprise flashed in her eyes, as if she couldn't believe her own eyes.