After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter-Chapter 29 - The Invaluable Treasure
Chapter 29: Chapter 29: The Invaluable Treasure
Chapter 29: Chapter 29: The Invaluable Treasure
Su Yu recalled how a few days ago, she had been in a state of beauty without self-awareness, a kind of innate loveliness and purity that must have been irresistibly enchanting.
At the mere thought of Jiang Ziling, ripples spread across the lake of her heart; now, alone, she felt somewhat uncomfortable, as if there was a missing warmth in her life.
Waiting for her hair to slowly dry in the night breeze, Su Yu sighed slightly and took a gentle step towards her bed.
She had thought that after a day’s toil, she would quickly fall into slumber; however…
As the night deepened and moonlight filtered through the window bars onto the head of the bed, Su Yu tossed and turned, her thoughts surging like tides, and she struggled to fall asleep for a long time.
She was preoccupied with her master, who had been like a mountain of kindness to her and imagined his reaction to learning about her sudden departure—the kind yet strict old man would surely be heartbroken.
Nowadays, nobody would carefully cook delicious meals for him or argue and play with him to disperse his loneliness; how would he cope with the silent emptiness of his future days?
Jiang Ziling’s figure also lingered in her mind.
Once his leg injury was healed, should she resolutely leave and return to her own life’s path? But if she left, how would she release Xixi from the poison of locked tongue? If she chose to stay, how would they define the complex and subtle relationship between them? Were they to continue this entanglement that was neither clear-cut nor completely disorderly in a fog of ambiguity and undetermined terms?
With a myriad of thoughts and unrest easy to calm, Su Yu finally sunk into sleep, weary and drowsy after unknown hours.
The next morning, the first rays of sunshine gently spilled into the room, awakening the deeply asleep Su Yu.
She rose and pulled open the curtains, bathing in the warm sunlight, and felt rejuvenated.
Su Yu changed into a new dress she had carefully chosen the day before, a plain yet vibrant gown that complemented her demeanor perfectly.
She stood in front of the copper mirror, carefully examining her reflection.
The girl in the mirror had long shed her rustic simplicity, replaced by a coquettish, bright-eyed young maiden.
She smiled faintly.
Although her new clothes were not the most fashionable or luxurious style of the moment, they were the most appropriate attire for a simple farmer’s daughter given her current status.
After all, if she wore gold and jewelry and dressed like a wealthy lady to gather herbs in the mountains, it would be too ostentatious and likely attract trouble.
As for the old clothes she had changed out of, Su Yu decided to wash and dry them, then return them untouched to the kind Xie Xinghua.
The waiter came in response to her call, swiftly preparing hot water for Su Yu to wash and dress.
He then served her a meticulously prepared breakfast: a bowl of steaming, fragrant porridge, accompanied by two golden, plump boiled eggs and several dishes of brightly colored, crisp vegetables.
Looking at the sumptuous meal before her, Su Yu nodded in satisfaction and silently praised, “The service of ‘Emperor Room’ is indeed exceptional and lives up to its reputation.”
After breakfast, Su Yu began asking the talkative waiter about Ning County Medical Hall.
She remembered Director Liu had hinted that with the precious medicinal herbs she possessed, only a well-endowed medical hall could offer her an ideal price.
The waiter upon hearing Su Yu’s question, began to speak endlessly like an expert reciting his favorites: “The medical halls in Ning County each have their own specialties and advantages, depending on whether you seek medical care or wish to sell medicine. For example, the one on the east side of the city…”
With words flowing like a river, the waiter was well-versed in the characteristics of each medical hall and spoke with enthusiastic involvement, completely absorbed. Su Yu listened quietly until he paused to take a drink of water, then she took the opportunity to interject, “I am not here for medical consultation, but I have medicinal materials to sell.”
Seeing that the other party was not of a sly or cunning nature, Su Yu decided to be frank and stated directly, “What I have in my possession is invaluable, and only by finding a medical hall with profound heritage and financial strength can I sell it at the price it deserves.”
Her words carried determination as she looked at him intently.
Upon hearing this, the waiter glanced at the basket tightly held in her hands, his lips curling into a disdainful smile and scoffed, “Just these? Invaluable? I see nothing but a basket full of completely ordinary dandelions.”
His words were filled with skepticism and disdain for the “treasure” Su Yu claimed to have.
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Internally cursing his shallow ignorance, Su Yu still maintained her elegant demeanor on the surface, her tone calm yet firm, “You need not concern yourself with what is in the basket, just answer my questions truthfully.”
Her words, though gentle, carried an indisputable force.
Seeing this, the waiter shrugged his shoulders, responding somewhat helplessly, “If we’re talking about the largest and most financially powerful medical hall within Ning County, that would undoubtedly be Jishi Hall. It is the pinnacle of Nanyue Country’s medical community, and its reputation reaches Capital City. It also has several branches there, specifically collecting rare and exotic items for the enjoyment of the elite.”
His words were filled with reverence and admiration for Jishi Hall.
Upon hearing this, a flicker of delight crossed Su Yu’s eyes, and she thought to herself, “This Jishi Hall not only has the scale of chain operation but also exceptional strength. The item I hold must indeed be among the rare treasures. As for the clue about Dragon Roar, such a profound medical hall might have some insights.”
Her anticipation grew stronger.
Guided by the enthusiastic waiter, Su Yu navigated through the streets and alleys of Ning County and eventually reached the majestic Jishi Hall.
The medical hall stood tall, with beautifully carved beams and painted rafters, showing its extraordinary atmosphere just from its appearance.
However, in the bustling Ning County, such a magnificent structure was common, yet it did nothing to diminish the unique charm of Jishi Hall.
As Su Yu entered the medical hall, just as the waiter had described, it truly was a sanctuary for medicinal material transactions, with sellers streaming in endlessly. They each held precious materials like snow-white Fritillaria thunbergii, fiery red flowers, oddly shaped Gastrodia, and ancient-looking Polygonum multiflorum. Some even carefully held several extremely rare Cordyceps, as if they were holding rare treasures.
The buyers, however, were relatively sparse. They either sat by quietly observing the quality of the medicinal materials or spoke softly with the sellers to negotiate prices.
Joining the bustling crowd, Su Yu lined up to sell her medicine, patiently waiting for the goods to be inspected and appraised.
Just then, a harsh scolding came from the inner chamber, “Look at you, how long has it been since you provided anything decent? The distinguished guests above have been impatient for a long time, and over the past few years, you have contributed the least valuable goods! If you don’t come up with a solution, I’m afraid even I can’t keep your position secure!”
The words were full of disappointment and pressure.
Immediately after, a timid voice responded, “Yes, yes, I will do my utmost to find a way when I go back.”
“You know my place is remote, where could I find any rare treasures?
“In earlier years, hunters occasionally brought in some specialties, but now they have all met with misfortune, and I truly have no more strategies left…”
