Ci Jinzhi

Before leaving, He Qingxiao asked cheekily: "Brother, can you lend me a bamboo hat to cover my wife?"

Brother Orion quickly grabbed two bamboo hats from the wall, looked at He Qingxiao's slightly confused eyes, and said with a smile: "One for each of you."

Xiao He is so handsome, so you have to pay attention.

"Auntie, let's go." Xin You and He Qingxiao saluted the aunt.

"Son, please send Xiao He and Xiao He's wife."

The two of them did not refuse the warm greetings given to Brother Orion.While walking on the road, He Qingxiao asked: "Brother, do you know how to get to Baiyun County?"

"Baiyun County?" Brother Orion paused, "That's far away."

Far?
Xin You and He Qingxiao looked at each other.

"The nearest county here is Lingshan County. I went to Baiyun County many years ago, and it took several days by car."

He Qingxiao suppressed her surprise and asked calmly: "How to get to Lingshan County?"

Brother Orion pointed with his hand: "Just keep walking along that road. When you encounter a fork in the road, just take the flat road. It will take about two hours to get there."

"Thank you, brother. Please come back, brother."

After saying goodbye to Brother Orion and walking on the way to Lingshan County, Xinyou looked back at the majestic mountains.

"We were washed from the bottom of the river into the deep pool in the cave. When we came out, we should be on the other side of the mountains. If we go back to Baiyun County and go around the mountains, we won't be close." He Qingxiao speculated.

There are many mountains in the south. If there is no way out, the short distance will have to be detoured.

"When you get back, give some money and food to your aunt and Brother Orion." Xin You felt very sorry when she thought that Brother Orion's family was very poor, but he saved meat to replenish her body.

However, after falling into the water, the purse he carried was washed away. Although Xiao Zhang hidden in his arms was still there, he could not get out the money in the wilderness.

He Qingxiao lost her money bag just like her, and didn't have a single coin on her body.

"Don't worry, I will arrange it."

After walking for more than half an hour, He Qingxiao handed over the water bag.

Xin You took a few sips and handed it back: "Drink some too."

The water bag was also kindly given by Brother Orion, and it was filled to the brim with water.

He Qingxiao took the water bag without touching it.

Xin You saw this in his eyes, pursed his lips and said, "In times of emergency, Mr. He doesn't have to be rigid about this."

If she really wants to abide by those common etiquette, she should go to the church to get married when she kisses him.

"I'm not thirsty yet." He Qingxiao put away the water bag and leaned over slightly, "You haven't recovered yet, and your body can't bear it after walking for too long. I'll carry you for a while."

Xin You flatly refused: "No, I'm not tired yet."

He Qingxiao was silent, picked up the water bag and drank a gulp of water.

The water droplets slid down his stubbled chin, followed his Adam's apple and sank into his collar.

Xin You looked away slightly, her face warming up a little.

She may be crazy. She is in such a difficult situation and knows very well what she wants and what she doesn't want, but she can't help but think about what she doesn't have.

"I'll carry you on my back." After drinking the water, He Qingxiao's tone became more serious.

Xin You didn't refuse anymore and put her hands around his shoulders.

The road from the mountains to the county town is not easy to walk. The road is full of potholes and small mud puddles filled with water.He Qingxiao walked very steadily, but the girl on his back was not energetic enough and fell asleep unconsciously.

Xinyou woke up again, staggered, and found herself on a bullock cart.She didn't speak, and expressed her doubts with her eyes.

"I met an old man driving a carriage. The old man was kind-hearted. Seeing that I was working hard carrying you on my back, he was willing to give us a ride."

The old man sitting in front of the cart heard the voices and asked with a smile: "Are you awake? Young man, your brother is really good. He carried you on his back and was sweating all the way."

The two of them were still wearing the same clothes as before. They had been washed at Brother Orion's house, and they were wearing bamboo hats. The old man thought it was the two brothers who were on their way. "Thank you, old man, for giving us a kick." Xin You thanked her in the same voice as when she was dressed in men's clothing.

The old man looked at the road ahead and shook the reins of the ox: "By the way, the old man came to the city to deliver things to his son. My boy is about the same age as you. Here, we have arrived at the county seat."

The interrogation of small towns in such remote areas is very loose. The two of them followed the old man into the city smoothly, and parted ways with the old man after saying thank you.

As noon approaches, people are coming and going on the streets, and the aromas of various foods are intertwined, making people greedy.

Xin You was relatively calm: "Let's go find Baoan Bank."

Baoan Bank is considered an official bank and is open all over the country. You don’t have to worry if you have a small chapter in hand.

After asking a few people, I found out that there is no Baoan Bank in Lingshan County.Xin You's tone was complicated: "Brother, if you have no capital... do you know a way to make money quickly?"

She had packed up her belongings when she came to Beijing, and she had never experienced the feeling of being penniless.

Several people passing by heard this and walked quickly.

He Qingxiao coughed lightly and said seriously: "There are generally two types, one is robbing and the other is begging."

Xinyou thought seriously.

You can't rob or beg - she silently looked at the man wearing a bamboo hat.

Maybe it would be possible if Mr. He took off his hat?

He Qingxiao subtly understood Xin You's thoughts and looked at her helplessly.

"Big brother-"

He Qingxiao spoke decisively to avoid hearing words that would make him betray his appearance and beg: "But we have a simpler way."

"What can I do?" Xin You asked curiously.

She actually has many ways to make money, but none of them can solve her urgent needs.Mr. He said it so easily, but he never had much money...

He Qingxiao put something into Xin You's hand.

Xin You lowered his head and saw that it was a token representing his identity.

"This is not lost. We just need to go to the county government to identify ourselves and ask them to arrange carriages and horses to take us to Baiyun County."

Xinyou: "..."

A quarter of an hour later, the two were welcomed in by the magistrate of Lingshan County who rushed out.

"I have met Mr. He and Mr. Xin." The magistrate of Lingshan County's surname is Zhu. Although the incident in Baiyun County next door has not spread in Lingshan County due to the inconvenience of transportation, people in their government have already known about it through correspondence. .

Master He is the governor of Jinlin Weibei Town and cannot be offended. Needless to say, this Mr. Xin is really a legend.

Zhu Zhixian looked at Xin You eagerly, wondering why Mr. Xin was still wearing a bamboo hat when he had already entered the room?

He Qingxiao said calmly: "We are in a hurry to return to Baiyun County, and we also ask Magistrate Zhu to make arrangements."

"Your Majesty has arranged for people to prepare the carriages and horses. But it's almost noon. Please have Mr. He and Mr. Xin have lunch before leaving."

"That would be disrespectful."

What disappointed Zhu Zhixian was that the only person who had dinner with him was Mr. He, while Mr. Xin ate alone in the guest room, and he still didn't see Mr. Xin's face.

"Mr. Xin has not recovered yet and his energy is low. I hope Magistrate Zhu won't take offense."

"Don't dare, don't dare, Mr. Xin's health is important."

After the meal, He Qingxiao got up and said, "He is going out for something. We will leave when we come back."

Zhu Zhixian was very wise: "The lower officials will tell the people below not to disturb Mr. Xin's rest."

"Thank you, Magistrate Zhu." He Qingxiao paused and asked without changing his expression, "Is Magistrate Zhu well-off?"

(End of this chapter)