Goldfield
Chapter 138: Plan Completed

Yu Xiaocao silently looked at Zhou Zixu who said, ‘You did it right!’, And continue to defend his case. His large eyes seemed more innocent and pitiful than a little deer, so anyone who looked at him would feel his heart soften.

“Third Young Master, are you telling the truth? Then, did old man Jiang Hereang really allow him to come out and show his face in public? ” Lady Liu is somewhat persuaded by her words.

Zhou Zixu raised an eyebrow towards Zhao Han and then continued, “Our current emperor supports the enhancement of the status of women in society ah! I heard that after Jiang Siniang became famous for his deeds, the emperor himself even praised him with this phrase: ‘women are as capable as men in everything they do’. Old man Jiang Hereang was also like Aunt at first and did not support him. However, after he received the emperor's approval, they slowly began to change and no longer tried to stop him. Now, Jiang Siniang's mother would even help manage some of the tasks in her shop when she had more work than she could complete! ”

“But... if a young girl spends all her time in public, how could she possibly have marriage prospects in the future ah!” This was the thing that Madam Liu was most worried about.

Zhou Zixu chuckled, “You don't have to worry about this. With Jiang Siniang's current reputation, there were people who queued up asking to marry him. I even heard that the eldest son of the current prime minister, who was also the eldest grandson of the founder of the city's Rongxuan Academy, worshipped Jiang Siniang for his talent and ability. He even found someone to act as a matchmaker and it was rumored that they were close to announcing the engagement! ”

“Someone who sells his job is talking about marrying the prime minister's son? Are you trying to fool Auntie here? ” Lady Liu feels as if she is listening to some mystical and very unbelievable story.

“If you don't believe me, go around and ask someone else! Now all the nobles in the capital no longer wanted to look for a daughter-in-law who came from a rich family and followed the three morals and the four virtues. Instead, they want to find women who are talented, confident, and strive to continue to improve. Emperor himself once said: ‘a truly beautiful woman is a confident and independent person’! ”

When Yu Xiaocao heard Zhou Zixu describe the mentality of the current emperor, he admired and felt very curious about the fellow transmigrator sitting on top. In a country that had experienced Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty usurping the throne, the fact that she is willing to raise the status of women in society and defend women's rights really means that she may face harsh opposition!

Zhou Zixu continued to persuade him, “Aibi, with Xiaocao's abilities and a few more years, he could truly become one of the best culinary talents in the country! Jiang Siniang managed to conquer the country with his embroidery ability and design, but Xiaocao had enough talent to also become famous. Auntie, you absolutely cannot limit Little Sister Xiaocao in a small town like Tanggu. Wouldn't that ruin his potential to become a famous chef? ”

Lady Liu could not distinguish north from south after hearing Zhou Zixu's convincing arguments. She hesitated to see her husband and then softly said, “Suami ... how about you accompany Cao’er to the prefectural city tomorrow?”

“Thank you MOM! Mom, you are the best !! I love you so much !!! ” Xiaocao went wild with excitement. He threw himself towards Madam Liu and kissed her mother's face several times.

Madam Liu got wet and fell to the ground into the vegetable field, destroying a few strands of lettuce leaves! He half laughed and half reprimanded his daughter, “Nak, what makes you so crazy? Get up quickly !! ”

In addition, Yu Hai felt a burst of jealousy, “Only your good mother? Then what about me, your father, am I no longer good? Don't forget, your parents will painstakingly accompany you to the prefectural city tomorrow! ”

Yu Xiaocao immediately changed his target and calmed his jealous father, “Dad is also the best! Xiaocao is so lucky to have the best father and mother in the world! ”

“Truly bad woman!” Little Shitou commented wryly. He only had two days of rest, so he lost the opportunity to go to the prefectural city.

Yu Hang casually walked over to his younger brother and rubbed his little head, “In the future when you have passed the district level examination and need to take the provincial level examination, he said, then you will have a chance to go to the prefectural city. If you are feeling jealous right now, use your own efforts to achieve your goals! ”

Little Shitou clenched her hands tightly and firmly confirmed, “Sister! The prefectural exam was not my final goal. My final goal is —— reach the imperial palace examination! I will definitely make my parents and second sister proud of me! ”

“Yes, I believe you! Don't put too much pressure, as long as you do your best, then you won't regret it! ” Yu Hang doesn't want his little brother to lose his innocent heart for having to do his schoolwork. In addition to increasing his confidence, Yu Hang also wanted to give a little warmth to the little one.

This was the first time Zhou Zixu and Zhao Han saw Yu Xiaocao show his childish side. They both thought it was funny and refreshing and could not help but simultaneously reveal a gentle smile.

Zhou Zixu took the lead, “Xiaocao, Uncle Yu, are you guys really going to the prefecture city on foot tomorrow? Even if you walk all day without rest, you may not be able to get there when it is dark. Can Brother Xiaocao endure such a journey? ”

Xiaocao was afraid that his father would get the idea, again, that he should not leave, and hurriedly replied, “We have Little Grey ah! It shouldn't be a problem to pull the four of us into the carriage! ”

Zhao Han could not help but laugh at Xiaocao's excited expression on his face, “My family has two horses at home. If Uncle Yu knows how to ride a horse, then my father and I can ride a horse while Uncle Yu and Xiaocao ride another horse. ” “Wow! Brother Han has a horse at home? And two of them? The Han brother family is really rich ah! ” Because the start of the dynasty occurred after a long battle, the price of a horse rose relentlessly. That is, for families in general, buying a horse is the same as buying a new car in modern times. The cheapest and most common horse on the market costs at least a hundred taels to buy.

Perhaps it was because of the temperament of the boys, but Little Shitou had always liked horses, even when she was very young. After she heard her brother's suggestion, her eyes sparkled, “Sister, is that a promise? But isn't our family's money all in Second Brother's hands now? ”

Yu Hang pinched the boy's face and felt quite comfortable. No wonder his little sister was so fond of abusing the face of this little boy! He stopped pinching after Little Shitou protested and confidently replied, “After I have fully recovered, I will also help the family earn money. Do you really think that your Oldest Brother will not be able to save enough money to buy you a horse when you pass the county exam? ”

Little Shitou remembered that her eldest brother was always reliable and never promised more than he could give. He nodded his head excitedly, “Oldest Brother, I trust you! I'll just wait until you buy me a horse !! ”

On the other hand, Yu Xiaocao was still negotiating on the way they traveled to the prefecture city. Zhou Zixu looked at Yu Hai somewhat anxiously and said, “Uncle Yu said he knew how to ride horses, but since he didn't do it often, he was out of training. If Xiaocao also rode a bell with him, it wouldn't be safe, especially for such a long journey, would it? ”

Zhao Han apparently also had some doubts. He thought for a moment before suggesting, “How about we wake up early and ride a horse to the city. Isn't there always a horse-drawn carriage in the morning going to the prefecture? All carts had rubber wheels, so Xiaocao would also be more comfortable sitting on them. ”

“I can also ride Little Grey! Little Grey behaved very well and also quickly stood up! ” Usually when nothing important happens, Xiaocao and Little Shitou will climb onto Little Grey's back and let the donkey run around the mountain road several times.

Although Zhou Zixu was not entirely happy with the idea, he still respected Xiaocao's choice. He spoke to Yu Hai, “Uncle Yu, you must ride my horse there! My mother in particular had chosen a more docile horse for me to ride. So, you can all have one person for each animal, and it will be easier.”

“Good! Let's do it like that! ” Yu Xiaocao cheerfully decided on the arrangement. Then he immediately began to plan what he needed to bring along on the way. ‘We need to take water ah, dry rations and other things like that. We really need to bring some money for travel costs, and it should not be too little.. ‘.

“Xiaocao, are you planning to bring that ginseng for sale?” The ginseng found in Little Glutinous Dumpling should be at least five hundred years old and very valuable.

There were many wealthy people in the prefecture city, so it was not difficult to find a buyer. However, it was possible to be the target of some of the more immoral people. Although Zhao Han believed in his ability and his father's ability to fight some petty thieves, he was afraid that Xiaocao would become frightened from such a situation. His body is always weak. Accepting fear will only cause problems for him.

“Ginseng? What kind of ginseng? ” Zhou Zixu couldn't help but ask after seeing the serious expression on Zhao Han's face.

Xiaocao carelessly replied, “Last time I was in the mountains, I managed to dig out the ginseng that was on the older side. I plan to sell it to get money. ”

“If it is a very old ginseng and you do not want to lose money, I advise you to keep it. In the future, this will be a guarantee against a bad situation. After all, old ginseng was an object that could only be found but could not be bought in a place like Tanggu City. ” Zhou Zixu likes to prepare for the distant future. Xiaocao and his mother had a weak constitution. With old ginseng at home, if something bad happens, it can be the difference between life and death.

Zhao Han nodded his head in agreement, “I also believe that's the best way! After all, it is a ginseng that is more than five hundred years old .. ”

“Ginseng that is at least five hundred years old? You want to sell it? Are you stupid or crazy ?? Save it, you have to keep it !! Did you know that the Tongren Medicine Hall in the city, which was a very large apothecary, rarely saw a hundred-year-old ginseng, let alone a ginseng that was at least five hundred years old? If you need money, come to me first! You really can't sell that ginseng !! ”

When Zhou Zixu heard how old the ginseng was, he almost exploded in astonishment. For a family like his, who had accumulated treasures for several hundred years, their warehouse only had one ginseng that was over five hundred years old. If they had not cut out a few pieces of ginseng to boil it into a cure for the latest illness his grandfather had suffered from, then the old man might not have survived! Ginseng that is at least five hundred years old .. Those who have money cannot find it in the market, and they want to sell it? That would truly be an astronomical waste!

“We won't sell it, okay! Why is everyone so nervous? ” Yu Xiaocao rolled his eyes inward. But better to keep it! Even though he currently had a small holy stone as his ace in the hole, it would likely recover all of his spiritual energy one day and leave. Without the god item cheat, that old ginseng might be an item that could save his entire family.

After confirming the departure time tomorrow with Xiaocao and his father, Zhao Han said goodbye and left. He also had to go home to prepare for a trip to the prefectural city.

As for Third Young Master Zhou, after eating a simple yet delicious breakfast at the Yu Residence, he sat on the donkey wagon with Yu Hai, who was on his way to the pier to sell boiled food. Arriving at the dock, he immediately headed to the construction site of the oyster sauce factory on the dock. At the most crucial moment, he would have absolutely no relief if he had not been there to keep an eye on everything himself!

At this moment, the Yao Family horse carriage and Zhenxiu Restaurant had arrived at the Yu Family Residence. Tomatoes that everyone once rejected are now their most popular product.

Tomatoes that had been doused with mystical stone water were simply incredible. It doesn't matter if they are eaten raw, fried, boiled in soup, everything feels amazing. When eaten raw, it tastes sweet and sour refreshing, with plenty of juice. They not only quench thirst but also have a delicious texture. When cooked, they are very versatile and can be used in many dishes. Some examples include: tomatoes fried with scrambled eggs, tomatoes fried with tofu, tomatoes fried with rice cake, tomatoes boiled with brisket… Yu Xiaocao could make over ten dishes with tomatoes that all had different flavors.