At night, the wind came in through the cracks in the window and made the candlelight sway slightly. He Yan looked at the silver pieces in front of him and asked, "That's all?"
"I've already asked the shopkeeper to give me more." Qing Mei said awkwardly, "But the shopkeeper said that the jewelry can only be exchanged for this much."
He Yan nodded, "Then you can leave first."
Qing Mei left.
He Yan picked up the silver pieces one by one and put them in his palm. There were only two pieces in total. She felt that her heart seemed to be broken along with them.
When she was in the He Family, she didn't lack money. Even if she was really short of money, she could casually take some jewelry or jade pendant to exchange for some money. Later, when she was on the battlefield, she didn't need money. When she returned to the capital, the Emperor's rewards filled several courtyards of the He Family.
She thought of the gold, silver, and jewelry bestowed to General Feihong. She could take any one of them and solve the He Family's urgent needs. But she wasn't in the He Family now.
He Yan sighed heavily and finally understood what it meant to be "a penny stumped a hero".
Money was money. There was one more thing. She also wanted to go to the drill ground. Going up the mountain to chop firewood every day could certainly strengthen her body, but it only increased her physical strength. If she wanted to recover her strength, the fastest way was to go to the drill ground and fight with others, shooting arrows and riding horses. But she didn't know if He Sui, who loved his daughter very much, would agree.
She blew out the candle and went to bed. No matter what, everything could wait until tomorrow.
The next day, after chopping firewood and going down the mountain, He Yunsheng had lunch and went to sell cakes.
He Yan looked at his big basket full of cakes and asked, "You made so many cakes. Can you sell them all?"
"The weather is hot. There are a lot of people coming to buy cakes." He Yunsheng said, "After a few days, it's time to sell other cakes."
He Yunsheng was really worried about this family. He was very clear about these business matters. He Yan was in awe and patted his shoulder, "Then let's go."
He Yunsheng's body stiffened. He Yan's action was really … very manly.
When they arrived at the shack, there weren't many peddlers because they had arrived early. The two of them found a good spot near the street. He took out the big cake.
It was the beginning of April. When the sun came out in the afternoon, it felt like summer. The large cake was sweet and sour, and also had the fragrance of plums. It was the perfect time to buy it as a snack. As He Yunsheng expected, business was good. He Yunsheng picked up the cakes and He Yan collected the money. While the two of them were busy, they suddenly saw a group of people aggressively rushing towards their position. The leader was Wang Jiugui from yesterday.
"Pa!" Wang Jiugui slammed both of his hands on the table. The surrounding people hurriedly retreated, unwilling to be implicated in this disaster.
He Yunsheng was fearless and said angrily, "What are you doing?"
"What are you doing?" Wang Jiugui coldly snorted, "You hit me yesterday, do you think I can just let it go?"
He Yunsheng rolled up his sleeves and said coldly, "You want to fight? I'll accompany you! "
"Good boy, you have guts!" Wang Jiugui took a step back, and the minions behind him surrounded He Yunsheng, "Young man, I advise you not to be too arrogant!"
He Yunsheng was unmoved. At this moment, He Yan said, "Stop!"
He Yunsheng and Wang Jiugui looked at He Yan together.
When Wang Jiugui saw He Yan, he laughed again and said, "This boy is not sensible, but he is your younger brother. I still have to give face to Lady He. If Lady He is willing to accompany me for a walk, I will let this matter go. I am a magnanimous person and won't bicker with a child. "
"I think you can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth!" He Yunsheng was furious.
"Wait." He Yan grabbed He Yunsheng's hand. He Yunsheng wanted to break free, but no matter how hard he tried, He Yan's hand firmly clamped down on him. He Yunsheng couldn't help but be stunned. When did He Yan's strength become so strong?
"If you have something to say, don't say it here. You will scare the people around." He Yan said indifferently, "Let's go over there and talk." She pointed to a small alley in the distance.
"No!"
"Okay!"
He Yunsheng and Wang Jiugui spoke together.
He Yunsheng said anxiously, "You are a girl, how can you and them … these people are not good people!"
Wang Jiugui laughed, "It seems that Lady He is sensible. Let's go. I also brought a gift for Lady He today …"
He Yunsheng still wanted to make trouble. He Yan leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Do you think that I chopped firewood with you in the mountains for nothing? Don't worry, it will be fine. Just for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea. "
The girl's voice was soft and gentle, with a trace of inexplicable laughter. He Yunsheng couldn't help but be stunned. When he came back to his senses, He Yan had already walked away with Wang Jiugui and the others.
He Yunsheng wanted to chase after them, but when he thought of what He Yan said to him, he stopped himself.
He would trust her this time. The time it takes to brew a cup of tea. If she didn't come back in the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, he would go and find her.
On the other side, He Yan and Wang Jiugui walked into the small alley.
Above the small alley was the wine shop of Zuiyu House. They could faintly hear the melodious sound of the zither inside. He Yan had been looking forward to this place for a long time, but she had never been there. Not long after she returned to the capital, He Rufei came back. She was dressed as a girl, so she couldn't enter this kind of place.
"Younger Sister He," Wang Jiugui grinned and leaned forward, "What do you want to talk to me about?"
"My younger brother."
"You're talking about Young Master He," Wang Jiugui was slightly surprised, but he quickly smiled and waved his hand magnanimously, "I won't lower myself to his level, you know that." He took out a round powder box the color of a duck's egg from his bosom, and touched He Yan's face with his other hand, "I have you in my heart, from now on, we are a family …"
Before Wang Jiugui could finish his words, they were replaced by a scream.
In Zuiyu House, the zither string trembled slightly because of this scream. A wrong note was plucked, like a scratch on a beautiful jade, abrupt and regretful. Someone asked in confusion, "What's that sound?"
A corner of the muslin curtain was lifted by the handle of the fan. The teacup was exquisite, but it was not as slender as the fingers holding the tea.
He Yan let go of his hand, and Wang Jiugui's arm hung limply, his face full of horror. He Yan smiled faintly, raised his hand, and the box of powder box smashed towards Wang Jiugui's head, smashing white foam on his face.
"Thank you for your gift, but I don't like this kind of inferior powder. Remember, don't give me this kind of thing in the future."
"Slut! Hit him! "Wang Jiugui wailed, but didn't forget to give the order.
When the young girl heard this, it was as if she had heard a joke. Her eyes curved, and her laughter was as clear as a mountain spring. She was really happy. The spring breeze blew up the corner of her skirt, her black hair, snow-white skin, almond-shaped eyes were bright and benevolent. She was like a dainty young lady walking on the blue road.
But the words she said were terrifying.
She rubbed her wrist, and said with a smile, "You better not regret it."