strokinit Chapter 48 Two
Chapter 48 Two
"It's you!"
Huang Si stared wide-eyed at Li Yuan. Wasn't he the one who entered the inner city with that constable and ended up riding in a carriage?
I almost stayed in Baoshan River back then. I exhausted all my strength and finally gave the man the little silver I had left before I was able to enter the inner city.
"It's quite a coincidence, please have a seat."
Li Yuan smiled and pointed to the spot opposite him.
After Huang Si sat down, he sighed deeply, "It's fate, but compared to you, I almost lost my life."
There's really no way to compare people.
Of course, he didn't see Li Yuan's slash, otherwise he wouldn't have dared to say such a thing.
At this point, the waiter began serving the dishes.
Chicken, fish, tofu and meatball soup, and a pot of wine.
"Sir, these are all our shop's signature dishes. If that's not enough, please let me know and I'll arrange it for you."
"Um!"
Li Yuan nodded slightly, and the servant put down his wine cup and left immediately.
"If you don't mind, let's eat together and chat."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony. We're all fleeing from the outer city, so we're practically fellow countrymen."
Huang Si picked up his chopsticks and began to eat heartily.
To be honest, he hadn't eaten all day. If it weren't for the connections he had made in the inner city, he probably would have had to beg for food.
Li Yuan picked up a piece of fish and ate it. The taste... was alright. Then he asked, "What's the situation in the outer city now?"
Huang Si quickly picked up another large meatball and put it in his mouth before speaking, "One question costs five coins, are you sure you want to ask that?"
"Let's eat the meatballs first."
Li Yuan laughed unkindly, fearing that he wouldn't give it to him, and quickly stuffed one into his mouth.
Huang Si wasn't embarrassed. He took a few bites and swallowed it directly.
Li Yuan took out one tael of silver and placed it on the table.
Huang Si's eyes were fixed on the silver... he immediately said, "The outer city's hundred wards are now occupied by the rebels."
"We should start clearing out the wealthy and powerful today, but we haven't touched the ordinary people yet."
"I'm not sure what the next step will be."
Li Yuan was slightly surprised.
Both the inner and outer cities are now sealed off, yet he knows this so clearly.
There are people both inside and outside the city!
If that's the case, perhaps... "Could we find someone?"
"Where is it?"
Huang Si narrowed his eyes and asked in a deep voice.
"I'm not sure, maybe it's among the Yellow... rebels."
"Disaster--"
Boom!
Li Yuan placed a silver ingot on the table. "That's fine," he thought, "it's just a matter of paying more to find out about my father."
Huang Si's eyes widened, but he still stubbornly refused to look. "Not enough!"
He shook his head!
"You know there are so many rebels. To investigate someone, you have to avoid being discovered. It's too dangerous."
Name your price!
"Wait a moment."
As he spoke, Huang Si quickly left, and Li Yuan watched him hurriedly go upstairs to the second floor.
"This must be an organization."
"And this Baoshan Restaurant is their public address."
"not simple!"
Li Yuan was making his own guesses.
Soon, Huang Si came down, holding up one finger. "One hundred taels, and I can't guarantee I can find out!"
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan raised an eyebrow. It wasn't that he was stingy with the money, but rather the last sentence, "no guarantee."
What the hell is this?
Seeing this, Huang Si quickly explained, "You might not believe it, but the yamen (government offices) are all blind now. They need to go through us to get information."
"So...it's not expensive!"
"And one more thing, you can absolutely trust their reputation."
"Otherwise, this place wouldn't be so lively."
The next moment, Li Yuan took out several silver ingots in succession, "That would be best."
"The person we're looking for is named Li Shouyi; he's a doctor."
"good!"
"However, it will take time. Come to Baoshan Restaurant in five days."
...
Walking on the bluestone road.
"I never imagined even the government would need to contact them?"
"Luckily, I had two backup plans!"
He had naturally asked Qiu Tong to inquire about Li Shouyi yesterday, but considering that he was just a constable and the city was completely sealed off, he might not be able to find out anything.
That's why I thought of trying my luck outside, but I never expected... I would run into Huang Si.
"Do your best and leave the rest to fate!"
Li Yuan sighed; that was all he could do now.
...
After that, I didn't rush back.
Instead, he went to various pharmacies to buy medicinal materials for making plasters for external injuries and aphrodisiacs.
To prevent the prescription from being discovered, the prescription was deliberately broken up and the medicines were purchased separately from various pharmacies.
Finally, they even rented a horse-drawn carriage.
It was already evening when we got back to Mangrove Lane.
Thanks.
Li Yuan unloaded all the medicinal herbs, paid the coachman, and Wang Xiulan and the others, who had heard the commotion, also came out.
"Ah Yuan... what's wrong with you...?"
"Back to his old ways!"
.....
He put all the medicinal herbs in his room and categorized them.
dong dong dong...
"Ah Yuan, dinner's ready." He Qiu's voice came from outside.
"They're here!"
After Li Yuan replied and confirmed that there were no problems, he went out.
main room.
On the table, there was a steamed fish, a plate of stir-fried vegetables, a bowl of boneless meat, and tofu soup—three dishes and a soup.
Li Yuan knew at a glance that the bowl of meat was prepared for him.
I wonder if Mother gave me the money yet.
"Even someone with a considerable fortune like He Qiu couldn't afford this kind of eating."
"Let's talk after we finish eating."
"It's delicious! Sister Qiu's cooking is amazing."
Li Jun held a bone in each hand, his mouth greasy from eating.
"As long as it tastes good."
He Qiu said with a smile, "I actually really like children... but I've never had one..."
She couldn't help but stroke the little one's head.
Li Yuan let out a burp. "I'm full. Thank you, Sister Qiu. But this meat must have been expensive."
He brought it up on purpose.
"It's not expensive, it's not expensive..."
He Qiu was very clever and immediately guessed what was going on. "A Yuan, don't give me any money, I don't want it."
"I gave it to the girl today, but she absolutely refused to take it."
Wang Xiulan had no other choice.
How could she not have thought of that? But she just wouldn't want to!
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan stood up.
"Ah Yuan, don't take it, I don't want it!" He Qiu Shi cried out anxiously, but Li Yuan acted as if he hadn't heard her.
But he returned quickly, saying, "You don't need the money, but you should take this."
"This is...."
"I picked out a few outfits for you at the clothing shop. You don't want money, but you can't refuse them."
As he spoke, Li Yuan placed it in her hand.
He Qiu looked down at the clothes, gently stroking them. They felt very nice to the touch, and the patterns were beautiful.
This is the first time in all these years that someone has given her clothes.
She slowly raised her head. "Alright, then I'll accept it. But you're not allowed to mention money again."
"good!"
Li Yuan nodded.
You don't have to give me the silver, but I can buy the most expensive meat myself.
The rest aren't worth much money.
...
kitchen.
He Qiushi and Wang Xiulan started soaking soybeans in preparation for making tofu the next day, while Li Jun helped out.
As for Li Yuan... he began making ointment.
They looked so happy and harmonious that you'd think they were a family of four.