Qingchuan History

Chapter 172 Walking Barefoot ([-])
"Exactly. Miss, you know, there is no longer mountain in Qingchuan than Xiangshan, which runs across from east to west, blocking the entire Qibei and the northeastern border of Ying Kingdom." The driver also looked towards the extreme north, and praised: "It's really spectacular. , these years I have brought guests to and from Qi Wei, but I have never found an opportunity to go there."

"Why? Except for the palace, aren't other areas open to everyone?"

"That's a good word. But businessmen like us who travel long distances spend half our lives on the road. I took you to Xiangshan today. It's best to meet a guest who is going to Qi country—— Qi people who are going home. Or people who go to work or play, it’s fine. In this way, there is no need to waste time and horsepower. You see, I am so budget-conscious, how can I have free time to go to Xiangshan to view the scenery? Only those who can afford food and clothing have such a blessing!”

Auntie smiled: "I think you are in your prime, and you can endure hardships. This kind of long-distance running should make a lot of money, and you should be a person who can afford food and clothing."

The coachman smiled, waved his hands and said: "Not enough. I have an old mother and two daughters, one is six years old and the other is just four years old. The whole family is waiting for me to support. Fortunately, the child's mother is virtuous, so I run outside Lu Yingsheng, she takes care of everything at home very well."

Ah Ji quietly looked at the smiling face in front of her, that kind of down-to-earth and sweetness, and suddenly envied his two daughters.

The sound of horseshoes sounded at this time.

At first it was so far away that it was hard to tell.But the border is almost uninhabited, and there are no villages or towns in this area except for the guard posts twenty miles apart, so when the sound is a little closer, it is very real.

"Hey, there are border guards patrolling here."

Ah Mi was startled, turned around slowly, and saw the sound of hooves in the far south, the smoke and dust flying up, reflecting the autumn twilight, moving quickly from far to near.Perhaps the surroundings were too quiet, but the sound of the hoofbeats was extraordinarily exciting and bold, as if stepping directly on the heart.

Seeing her serious expression, the driver comforted her, "Don't worry, girl, I have a seal of compliance and customs clearance, and I'm not afraid of being checked by the officials."

Ah Ji turned around when she heard the words, looked at the other party and smiled slightly: "You are a responsible person, and you are good to your wife and children." She thought about it, took out a heavy brocade bag from her sleeve, and handed it over, "This is all I have on my body." I'll give you all the money. I bought this car and this horse. Look at the amount inside. It should be enough for you to buy a new one, and it should be enough for you to hire a car to go home. Isn't your home in Qibei? Is it? Your family should miss you very much, and you should go back and see your daughter."

The coachman was at a loss, and subconsciously reached out to take the purse, opened it and only glanced at it before he couldn't hold back and let out a low voice: "Good guy, this is enough for me to buy dozens of cars! No, this is enough for me in Qibei." I’ve bought a large piece of real estate and land, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to use it all up!” He looked up at Auntie, dumbfounded, “Girl, who are you? I’ve heard people say about this gold bar, but it’s not common among the people.”

"You use the ordinary silver money in it to go home first. When you arrive in Jidu, go to the largest Baotong bank to exchange these gold bars for silver coins. In the entire Qi State, there is only one place that can accept this gold bar. You take it out, and they will naturally recognize it. "

The sound of horseshoes was getting closer and closer, reverberating across the vast land.Ah Xi turned her head again, and there were three horses indistinctly, and the leading one looked familiar——

It should be said that the overall picture of the horse and the horseman galloping together is very familiar.She's seen it many times, over the years.

serious illness.

Nine points must have turned into ten points, she turned to the driver and said, "It's not much money, don't worry about it. They are here to find me, and you don't want to cause any trouble if you think about it. Just go."

"Then, girl, aren't you going to Xiangshan? Are you still going?"

Auntie froze for a moment, raised her eyes to look at the unreal stretch of mountains in the twilight, and said for a while: "It seems that I can't go. After all, I didn't catch up. There is no fate."

The coachman didn't know why, he only thought that she was a lady from a rich family who sneaked out to play, and she was about to be arrested by her family at this moment, so he comforted her: "Miss, don't worry, it's like a mountain that has been there for a long time, I can't go this time, I’ll go there next time. It’s originally a mountain in the country of Wei, and the people of Wei are probably tired of looking at it, especially the people in Cangwu City, they don’t know how many times a year they go up. It’s rare for us Qi people.”

Among the Wei people, there are those who have never been to Xiangshan Mountain.

She thought about it silently, and finally smiled with a smile on her face: "Yes, only us Qi people are rare."

"Isn't it? And it's already November, and the autumn scenery of the famous mountain has almost disappeared. It's not the time to go now. The mountain, the trees are withered and the flowers are withering. It looks the same, so it's not interesting. You can wait at ease. next year."

Ah Ji nodded, thinking that this was also a result.Also very good.

"Thank you for your hard work all the way to send me here, so farewell." After she finished speaking, she glanced at the distant mountains in the northern sunset, then turned and walked to the carriage, lifted the curtain and got in.

The sound of horseshoes has become indistinguishable.The coachman held the purse in his hand and stared blankly at the three tall red horses finally approaching. Because of the sudden stop, several high-pitched neighs resounded throughout the world.

"What about people?"

The head man dismounted from his horse, dark skinned and tall, looked around and asked the coachman directly.

The visitors were not wearing official robes or military uniforms, and the coachman was even more certain that they were here to "capture" his lady. He pointed to the nearby carriage and replied, "I just went in. Hey, this girl just wants to go up to Xiangshan to have a look, you guys?" Now that you’re here, you’re already at the border, so let’s have a look? If you don’t have a clearance document, I’ll lend it to you.”

Shen Ji turned his head when he heard the words, only to see that the car curtain was still, and the occasional strong evening wind did not blow it a little bit.I don't know if it's because the curtain is too thick.

So much so that the whole car exudes a deathly silence.

Shen Ji frowned slightly, did not go over, stared at the car curtain and asked in a deep voice: "How long has she been in?"

"It didn't take long. After talking to me, go back to the car, and you will be there in a while." Seeing the other party turning around and staring at the heavy purse in his hand, he hurriedly explained: "Your lady gave it to me. He said he wanted to buy my carriage, but I didn't snatch it!" Then he handed over the brocade bag, "Otherwise you take it back, and return the carriage and horse to me, and I will only charge the money from Jidu to here."

"You keep the money. Leave immediately. If you leak a word about today's affairs, your life will be in danger."

The coachman was a little annoyed, he thought to himself that you are just servants in a wealthy family, maybe a little more noble, but it is not enough to threaten your life.Your master is much more polite than you.

Then I thought about the appearance of the big family, and the boudoir girl ran outside alone for three days and two nights, and it was spread that her reputation was not good. It was probably because of this that they threatened themselves.

Then he said awkwardly: "This girl is kind-hearted. For her sake, I will definitely save her reputation and won't say anything about it." After a pause, he added: "I don't even know which family you are from, what can you say?" Come? I think there will be no chance to see you again in the future."

"Stop talking nonsense. Let's go."

The coachman was so angry that he wanted to stare at him, but finally he was forced by the other party's aura, put away his purse, cupped his hands and raised his hands towards the carriage, saying: "Miss is very kind, and I can't repay you for the little ones. The wife, daughter and mother of the Dai family are here. Thank you all together. If there is something useful in the future, just ask, even if the young one puts down his livelihood, he will definitely serve the young lady."

There was no one in the car.

He felt rather regretful, and had no choice but to turn around under Shen Ji's continuous and domineering gaze, and quickly disappeared into the chaotic evening at the border.

(End of this chapter)