Chapter 100: You Are Not In Exile You Are Clearly Traveling!
Chapter 100: Big Business
While Chen Xue and the others were strolling around the city, on the other side, Zhang Yiquan took his wife and son to see the doctor.
The bailiffs, including Kuang Wei, were worried that he might run away, so they followed him. After all, they didn't know what to do after such an incident. They were worried that the court would hold them responsible, and if the prisoner escaped at this time, they would be even more doomed.
At this moment, Zhang Yiquan had no intention of paying attention to them. He was solely focused on his son and wife. His son was covered in blood and unconscious. His wife seemed to be somewhat insane, but occasionally she would be clear-minded. Fortunately, his mother was fine. Otherwise, he might truly go crazy.
"The young master is not in serious danger. Just apply some medicine and let him rest."
"As for this madam, it seems that she has been traumatized. I can try acupuncture first. If that doesn't work, we'll have to seek another expert!"
After the doctor finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Yiquan, waiting for his decision.
Zhang Yiquan had no choice but to let the doctor try.
The doctor took out silver needles and inserted them into Zhang's wife's head, gently rotating them for a while before removing them.
However, Zhang's wife still tightly hugged the child, comforting him not to worry, regardless of how Zhang Yiquan called her, she didn't respond.
The doctor sighed, "I'm helpless with this illness. Young master, you should seek another expert!"
Head ailments are the most difficult to treat, and the doctor wasn't good at treating them, so he didn't dare to try anymore.
Zhang Yiquan had no choice but to get some medicine and leave with his wife and son. The bailiffs beside him looked at each other in silence and followed quietly.
However, Zhang Yiquan didn't give up. He went to several other pharmacies, but the doctors there couldn't do anything about Zhang Yiquan's wife's illness either.
"Chen Family!"
Zhang Yiquan looked in the direction of the county office, gritting his teeth. "I swear I won't let this grudge go!"
The reason his son and wife ended up like this was because of the Chen family.
He had watched his son fall in a pool of blood, and his wife was knocked unconscious by the Chen family, leading to their current state.
In fact, it was Xie Yunshang who had knocked Zhang's wife unconscious, but Zhang Yiquan clearly knew he couldn't afford to provoke Xie Yunshang, so he transferred his hatred to the Chen family.
He knew that he couldn't do anything to the Chen family right now, but he wasn't afraid. He had time on his side.
He wouldn't foolishly rush to fight the Chen family head-on. He wanted Chen Yuan to watch his wife and daughter die one by one in front of him and feel the pain.
The nearby bailiffs saw Zhang Yiquan's ferocious appearance, like a mad beast, and couldn't help but shiver, suddenly feeling afraid.
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It must be said that Chen Yuan was indeed worthy of being a Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, with a broad vision and insight, immediately recognizing the essence of the items collected by the system.
This also meant that Chen Xue didn't need to work hard to exploit the system loopholes for contribution points. Instead, she could easily collect various items and exchange them for contribution points.
Just a single recipe could fetch over a hundred contribution points.
Unfortunately, ancient recipes were kept secret and considered family heirlooms, so Chen Xue couldn't acquire too many of them.
Otherwise, with just a casual book like the one from her previous life with three thousand home-cooked recipes, wouldn't she earn hundreds of thousands of contribution points in an instant?
In addition, handicrafts also brought Chen Xue a considerable amount of contribution points. It was also regrettable that such techniques couldn't be passed down, so she couldn't collect them. Otherwise, she could earn even more contribution points.
Despite this, Chen Xue still earned nearly fifty thousand contribution points, an unprecedented harvest.
"Buy pigs?"
Chen Xue and the others searched the entire county but didn't find any pigs for sale, or rather, they didn't find any live pigs for sale.
There was some pork available, but not much.
Actually, upon reflection, at this time, black pigs had a strong odor, and few people liked to eat them. Even if they did, they only ate parts with a less intense odor.
Without demand, there was no market. Without a market, there was no trade. Without trade, there were no pig breeders.
Unable to find any pigs, the two had no choice but to find Magistrate Xu. However, they were in the status of prisoners, and although Magistrate Xu treated them well, it was only because of Xie Yunshang's influence.
If they were to ask Magistrate Xu for a favor, it might not necessarily be granted.
Just as they hesitated, Xie Yunshang walked over.
"Master Chen, I was just looking for you!"
Seeing Master Chen, Xie Yunshang was somewhat excited, but when he approached, he hesitated, seeming unsure how to begin.
"You can speak directly if you have something, we're all on the same side. No need to be so polite."
Seeing Xie Yunshang's hesitation, Chen Yuan got straight to the point. Previously, like Magistrate Xu, he had addressed Xie Yunshang as General Xie, but Xie Yunshang had stopped him, saying they were on the same side and that he was the younger one, so he shouldn't be so formal.
Now, Chen Yuan brought it up.
Seeing this, Xie Yunshang sighed, "Master Chen, here's the thing. It's common for us to get injured in battles, but many soldiers regretfully die because they can't be treated for their injuries..."
"I saw Xiao Xue use the Golden Wound Medicine to heal a bailiff before, so I was wondering if I could buy some, just a little bit..."
Seemingly afraid that Chen Yuan would misunderstand, Xie Yunshang quickly explained, "Not too much, just a small amount..."
Chen Yuan was taken aback for a moment, but instead of speaking, he looked at Chen Xue. After all, it was her property, and she had the right to decide.
Seeing Chen Yuan's expression, Xie Yunshang was somewhat puzzled, but there was a glimmer of hope in his heart, as if there was a chance.
"Thank... thank you, Big Brother Xie..." Chen Xue originally wanted to call him General Xie, but she had been asked by Xie Yunshang to change it before. She reluctantly agreed since it was good to have someone to rely on, but it felt a bit awkward to call him Big Brother Xie. She didn't know if it was the first time she had called him that or if she wasn't used to it because she had been influenced by the internet in her previous life.
"Big Brother Xie, since we're all on the same side, I'll be straightforward. The price of this Golden Wound Medicine is not cheap, but I won't overcharge you. How about selling it to you at cost?"
"No problem." Xie Yunshang nodded, "Xiao Xue, rest assured. I know this medicine is precious, so I won't just pay the cost price. I'll buy it at double the price!"
"Uh..." Chen Xue touched her nose. She really wanted to say that you'll regret it later. However, considering that they were currently prisoners and had a good relationship with Xie Yunshang, who was a well-known general and might even inherit the title of Marquis of Pingyuan in the future, it wouldn't hurt to maintain good relations with him.
So, Chen Xue decided to sell it to him at cost price. Moreover, she had a better solution that could be mutually beneficial.
"Although I've used a bit of it, there's still more than half a bottle left. How about 1000 taels of silver?"
She exchanged it for 1000 contribution points, which were equivalent to 1000 taels of silver.
"1000 taels?"
"So cheap?"
Xie Yunshang was stunned, unable to react for a moment, but then he was deeply moved. He knew that the actual price was definitely higher, but Chen Xue was offering such a low price because they were on the same side.
So, how could he take advantage of Chen Xue? At a time when Chen Yuan and the others needed money, how could he take advantage of them?
"2000 taels."
"Xiao Xue, I understand your kindness. 2000 taels, I'll buy just a little bit."
Chen Xue was speechless, "You're exaggerating. A bottle is only 1000 taels, and you want to buy just a little bit for 2000 taels..."
"More importantly, I have a big business to discuss with you."
"Big business?"
"Yes, don't you just want to buy a little bit? I have a lot of this medicine..."
"Huh?"
Xie Yunshang was instantly dumbfounded.
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