in2ebook Chapter 181: Everyone Shows Their Abilities and Makes Money
Chapter 181: Everyone Shows Their Abilities and Makes Money
Guan Liushui raised his head proudly, with a smug look on his face.
"If I don't go, who will disguise them? The wise king of Xia wants to investigate the Yue garrison. Is this a joke?
What if the Vietnamese army finds out and arrests them as spies? How will they explain themselves? A beating is good, but if they are not, they may even lose their lives!
Hu Junfeng stood up and patted Guan Liushui on the shoulder.
"You've certainly thought it through."
Hu Junfeng looked at the five people in front of him.
“But I have to remind you that the journey to Guze Town becomes increasingly difficult the further south you go.
Not only are there poisonous insects and wild beasts, but there are also endless miasma forests and swamps.
If you were all like Miss Huang, with superb martial arts and unmatched martial arts skills, I wouldn't be worried.
You four look so frail, I doubt you can even make it to Guze Town."
"Brother, don't underestimate me!"
Guan Liushui sighed.
"To be honest, my father was brought down by these people in front of you!"
Hu Junfeng was shocked.
"Uncle has really lost his integrity in his later years!"
"Cousin, can you help us find a map of Yue State? The more detailed the better!"
Hu Junfeng thought about it.
"How about this? I'll come over early tomorrow morning and give you a copy of the military records of those eight people and the other twelve people.
I'll also bring you a map and some common medicines to fight poisonous insects and miasma."
When the little medical fairy heard this, she suddenly laughed.
Hu Junfeng looked at the Little Medical Fairy in confusion.
Guan Liushui couldn't help laughing when he saw that Hu Junfeng didn't understand the situation.
"Don't worry so much, cousin. Detailed maps and military records are enough.
This girl is with us. Even if the poisonous insect swallows us whole, she can easily rescue us!"
There is a reason why Guan Liushui is so confident in everyone in the team.
First of all, Zhao Xuan’s high fighting skills are obvious to all, and the safety of the few of them is basically guaranteed.
Zhao Xuan has been the boss of Jiaoyang Valley for two years, so it would be best for her to lead this detective team.
Gu Zhanghua is not only of noble status but also knowledgeable. Only Gu Zhanghua can understand the map sent by Hu Junfeng.
The five friends set out on their journey, and it was Gu Zhanghua who helped them point the right direction.
Hao Xiong came from a poor family and had to do all the dirty and tiring work.
He once managed more than a hundred people in Jiaoyang Valley, and purchasing food, clothing and daily necessities for the journey was no problem for him.
Not to mention Guan Liushui himself, he was able to adapt to the situation and help everyone disguise themselves throughout the whole process.
Xiao Yixian is a miracle doctor, and everyone’s safety is further guaranteed.
But on the third day of their journey to Guze Town, they encountered an unimaginable difficulty.
It wasn't the poisonous insects, the miasma, or that they were lost, but that they had no money.
The further south they went, the hotter the weather became, so Hao Xiong only prepared three days of dry food.
At noon on the third day, the five of them rested in front of a roadside tea stall. Hao Xiong asked Zhao Xuan for money, intending to stock up on dry food for three more days.
Zhao Xuan looked at Hao Xiong, and the two of them stared at each other.
"Sister, why are you looking at me? The prince said that Haitang Town is only three miles ahead, and I need to buy some supplies for us in the town."
"I gave you all the money the housekeeper and I collected before we left. How could you have spent it all so quickly?"
Hao Xiong jumped up suddenly.
"You don't trust me? Are you blaming me for spending money recklessly or suspecting I've embezzled the money?"
"Neither. Two hundred taels of silver, I estimate, is enough for us to get to Guze Town."
"From Xia's Liyang City to Yue's Chuyang City, food, drink and lodging are free?
We have to rush from Chuyang City to the southernmost town of Guze, so it’s good that we can save 200 taels and use them until now! "
"I know you can do it. Don't worry, I'll go ask those three for you. They're sure to have the money!"
Zhao Xuan came to Gu Zhanghua first.
"Xiao Wu, take out your silver and give it to Hao Xiong. He's going to the town to buy supplies."
Gu Zhanghua looked at Zhao Xuan and stared at her.
"Don't you have any money on you?"
Gu Zhanghua sighed with regret.
"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it. Ever since Shishu has been by my side, he has been my treasure bag and money bag for so many years.
My writing brush, ink, paper, inkstone, and silver are all with Shishu. I didn't bring him this time. What a mistake!"
"Not a single copper?"
Gu Zhanghua fumbled up and down, and finally spread his hands.
"It's really not a penny."
Guan Liushui, who was sitting aside drinking tea, saw Zhao Xuan looking at him and smiled helplessly.
"Don't look at me, I took out all my money to honor the yamen runners who escorted my father.
I only have about one or two taels of loose change on me, which I can give to Hao Xiong."
Zhao Xuan took the silver handed over by Guan Liushui and turned around and walked towards Hao Xiong without even asking Xiao Yixian.
Little Medical Fairy took the initiative to speak.
"Aren't you going to ask me if I have any money?"
Zhao Xuan turned around and looked at Xiao Yixiang.
"Don't I know you? Do you have money? You provide free medical services on weekdays. You live a simple life.
I don't have any requirements for food, clothing, housing or transportation. Even if I have some savings, I spend it all on your medicine. Your medicine cabinet is worth more than you."
The Little Medical Fairy opened the medicine box and actually took out a large ingot worth five taels of silver from it and handed it to Zhao Xuan.
"The medicine box may not be worth more than me, but it is certainly richer than me."
Zhao Xuan looked at Gu Zhanghua and Guan Liushui with disdain.
"You're a prince of the Great Xia Kingdom, and a famous actress. These two gods of wealth have clean pockets. What can I say about you?"
Ten days later, when they were still 500 miles away from Guze Town, the group of five encountered a financial crisis again. People needed to eat and horses needed to eat grass, so they had to eat every meal.
That day, Hao Xiong used the few copper coins he had left to buy a few big white steamed buns. The five of them sat in the carriage and ate the buns in silence.
Zhao Xuan took a bite of the steamed bun, looked at everyone, and suddenly laughed out loud.
The four people looked up at Zhao Xuan blankly. They were about to have no food to eat, so how could Zhao Xuan still smile?
Zhao Xuan ate a big white steamed bun and clapped her hands in satisfaction.
"We all have a skill, so why worry about not being able to make money? Don't worry, we all make a living based on our own abilities, so what's the big deal?"
I suddenly felt excited when I saw the flowing water.
"If that's the case, I could actually sing on the street."
"Then I'll perform beside you."
Zhao Xuan said this and looked at Gu Zhanghua.
"You painted portraits of passers-by next to me, and I didn't ask for much, just one penny for each.
The painting you drew for me last time in the Zhen Wang Mansion took less than an incense stick of time, just a few strokes. It was so fast and beautiful!"
Hao Xiong also came to join in the fun.
"I'm the easiest person. I'll just help you shout and collect the money."
“I’m consulting on the street!”
As Xiao Yixian finished speaking, she saw the other four people rolling their eyes at her at the same time.
Hao Xiong laughed.
"Come on, don't ask for a consultation! I'm not charging you any money, and you might even have to pay for the medicine. It's not worth it."
"Then what can I do? I can't just stand there and watch you guys make money while I eat your food."
When Gu Zhanghua saw that Xiao Yixian was still wearing her usual white dress, he suddenly came up with a plan.
"You certainly can't just eat and not work, but I'll keep it a secret for now. You'll know when the time comes."