Spring In Tiansheng
Chapter 26

Mark, Jacob and James looked at each other and their expressions turned over in great delight after Hua Chunran explained that everyone allowed them to trade here and had them bring merchandise to the mainland.

" Thank you Miss Hua Chunran for your help, otherwise we don't know what will happen." Mark said with sparkling eyes and a big smile.

" Right, we will definitely repay your kindness. This is a little gift from us to miss " James continued later, holding out a very beautiful box.

" No, there's no need for me to only help as I can." Hua Chunran refused subtly as she waved her hand.

"don't refuse our good intentions miss, miss has saved our nyama three of course we have to repay you even though the gift from us is not much. Think of it as a sign of our friendship ." Jacob spoke up as well.

Hua Chunran thought for a moment, and felt that there was no harm in receiving gifts from them, after all it was not good to reject the good intentions of others.

"All right then I'll take it." Hua Chunran finally accepted the gift.

Hua Chunran then opened the box, inside the box looks a small clock has an antique design and very beautiful. Of course Hua Chunran felt his design was antique because he was from the future.

Zhao Xifeng who was standing beside Hua Chunran looked at the thing with an unhappy expression. Somehow she felt uneasy seeing Hua Chunran receive a gift from another man.

Upon seeing the clock it suddenly occurred to Hua Chunran an idea to do business with these white people.

In this ancient age the level of technology of the people here is very ancient and troublesome Hua Chunran who is used to living in modern times and equipment .

If he could ask these white people to make items that function similarly to items in modern life would probably be useful.

After all his father was the minister of finance, the welfare of the people was partly in his hands so he had to help his father in order to gain the emperor's trust and cancel his horse plan.

Hua Chunran smiled widely and felt the idea was brilliant. The men in white saw Hua Chunran smiling widely, thinking Hua Chunran really liked their gift and feeling happy.

"Thank you for the gift, very good." Hua Chunran looked pleased.

" We're happy if the lady likes it. We'll explain how to know the time of this clock." Jacob tried to explain.

" No, no need, I already know.." Hua Chunran waved her hand to refuse with a smile.

Mark and the other two were stunned to hear Hua Chunran's reply.

" Miss knows it? " ask Mark trying to convince his hearing.

Hua Chunran nodded" Right, it's now one o'clock in the afternoon, right?"

Mark and the others were amazed.

"Where can you find out?" james asked in surprise to represent his friends.

"Haha I have a teacher from a Western country as well.." Hua Chunran lied while laughing awkwardly.

" Who really ?can we meet him ?" ask Mark excitedly.

Hua Chunran confusedly answered Mark's question, she just by origin lied to them.

" that.. Um.. That's my teacher's back in his native country..." Hua Chunran lied again. She rubbed her hair hiding her awkwardness.

" It's a pity.." Mark and the others looked disappointed.

"Yes, I also want to do business with you guys, don't you mind?" hua Chunran asked, turning the subject over.

" Of course not miss, it would be nice to do business with you.." Mark is happy.

" Alright, but I still have some business to do first. If it could be around three more months come to Tiansheng, to the finance minister's residence. Just tell me you're my friends from the west, I'll definitely meet you." Hua Chunran said solemnly.

Hua Chunran nodded" You can ask the locals here to guide your journey to Tiansheng."

" Good miss, thank you for your lead."

After making small talk again they finally decided to separate . Hua Chunran shook hands casually with the three men . But Zhao Xifeng and the others were unfamiliar and did not know what the purpose of shaking hands was . Hua Chunran did not force them to do so.

Hua Chunran and his entourage then resumed their journey to the village of Nu tribe with his chariot.

" Miss is so great, I didn't know she could speak any foreign languages." Dan Yin said in amazement. His eyes were filled with admiration.

Hua Chunran only smiled awkwardly..

"Where did the lady learn it ? " tanya Dan Yin was curious.

" Ehm .. from the book." replied Hua Chunran.

" it must be nice to be able to read, to be able to learn many things even foreign languages ..".murm and Yin slowly.

"And Yin you can't read ? " question Hua Chunran wonder. And Yin shook her head in shame.

" Ah lady of course not, all the maids and commoners like us no one can read." And Yin blushed in embarrassment.

" Why ?" hua Chunran asked.

" why? " And Yin repeating the question Hua Chunran felt strange with Hua Chunran's question. Doesn't Nonanya know that education is only for rich families and nobles?

Hua Chunran came to a realization with her stupid question. It is true that now in ancient times it is different from modern times where almost all people can read and write.

" Don't be sad, I'll teach you to read and write." Hua Chunran finally switched the conversation.

" What ? Miss will teach you to read and write? " And Yin was dumbfounded.

Hua Chunran nodded" right.."

" No, no need miss, I don't deserve to learn it.." And Yin hurriedly rejected it. In this life he never once dreamed of being able to read and write .For him education is impossible for such a lowly person.

" And Yin you are the servant who will always be by my side, so you must be smart, good at reading and writing, with your cleverness it will help me a lot .."

And Yin was stunned to hear Hua Chunran's words. " Cerrectly miss? " a flash of hope emanated from Dan Yin's plain eyes.

Hua Chunran smiled and nodded.

" lady will teach me how to read and write, thank you, miss." And Yin could not hide her joy. His voice was a little loud making Zhao Xifeng and the others hear him. They were all dumbfounded and felt misheard.

Is it true that Miss Hua will teach her servant to read and write??

" I'm sorry, sorry I'm too happy miss.." And Yin hurriedly controlled her expression when she realized she was losing control in front of Nonanya from being too happy.

"It's okay, in front of me act like a friend to me, don't be too rigid and keep the manners ."

And Yin shook her head in fear "servant does not dare miss.."

Hua Chunran felt helpless, in this ancient time where social strata were still very strong, especially with the slaves, although it was uncomfortable Hua Chunran had to get used to it. He could only try to be kinder and more humane to his servants and guards.

Hua Chunran promised to treat them well, as they protected and served her even willingly risking their lives for her. So he promised to give them life welfare, cherish them so that they did not feel that their status was always low.