Chapter 2633: Mission 19
Editor:Â Henyee Translations
The joy in the family was palpable.
That night, they dined on some vegetables, a simple meal that didnât dampen their spirits. Tomorrow, they looked forward to enjoying the chicken Auntie Lianhua had brought.
As Gu Chaoyan reflected on the day, she resolved to bring back more provisions for her family during her city visit. While she could manage other aspects gradually, ensuring they had enough to eat was a priority.
The family retired for the night in contentment.
The following morning, Gu Chaoyan headed to the city, her basket laden with ginseng and dragon root, covered by a layer of wild vegetables.
As she approached, curious glances and hushed conversations followed her. The Yan familyâs third branch had become a village gossip focal point, with one fatherâs demise and the annulment of the engagement.
Unperturbed, Gu Chaoyan paid little attention to the village chatter, proceeding confidently to the ox-cart, where she paid the fare and boarded.
âWhy are you going to the city, Danqiu? The Jiang family broke off the engagement. Do you still have the mood to go to the city?â someone inquired, attempting to stir the pot.
âWe may have ended the engagement, but we still need to live, donât we?â Gu Chaoyan retorted.
Realizing Yan Danqiu wasnât one to engage in idle talk, the inquirer grew disinterested.
Yet, as glances met, others couldnât resist scrutinizing Yan Danqiu, unable to resist the villageâs gossip mill.
Gu Chaoyan brushed off the scrutiny, accustomed to the North Village residentsâ behavior.
Upon reaching the city, she made her way directly to the Lin Familyâs shop.
The Lin Familyâs shopkeeper initially assumed Gu Chaoyan came to purchase medicine. âWhat medicine are you looking for?â
âIâm not here to buy medicine. Iâm from the Yan Family in North Village, and Iâve come to sell medicine. Iâd like to see your manager,â Gu Chaoyan stated bluntly.
Given the longstanding collaboration between her father and the Lin Familyâs pharmacy, locating them was relatively straightforward.
Upon hearing it was the Yan family, the shopkeeper promptly informed their manager.
The pharmacyâs manager soon emerged, a man of short stature. âDidnât the Yan Family face a mishap? What happened? Do you still have medicine?â
Gu Chaoyan held no ill feelings toward this shopkeeper; their interaction had always been professional.
âYes, and itâs effective. Would you like to take a look?â Gu Chaoyan invited Dao Seeking.
The Lin Familyâs manager nodded and guided her inside.
The Yan familyâs herbs were consistently well-cultivated, occasionally featuring rare varieties. He wondered if any remained. Gu Chaoyan seemed more cautious in her approach to selling.
As they reached the backyard, the shopkeeper was about to speak when he turned and was taken aback. A substantial ginseng, exceptionally rare, caught his eye.
It was the kind nobles sent to the palace in the capital.
Selling it there would fetch a high price, and he pondered the profit. Such luxurious items were unheard of from the Yan family in the past.
âDid your father leave this behind?â he inquired.
âYes,â Gu Chaoyan admitted. âAre you interested, or should I bring something else?â
âYes, yes, but how much are you asking for it?â the Lin Familyâs manager asked Dao Seeking.
âBefore that, open it. Let me take a look,â Gu Chaoyan insisted.
âIn the capital, this type of ginseng could fetch a hundred taels, but here, I can offer you seventy,â the shopkeeper suggested.
Seventy taels for such a rare ginseng of this age?
Gu Chaoyan was forthright, âTwo hundred taels.â
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