
The kids could not live up to their expectations. By the time they woke up, their mother and sister were already gone!
The two younger ones blamed that on big brother Zheng Yuan. They pouted and blamed him for not waking them up early.
While they were complaining at home, Cheng Xiao Xiao and his mother were already on their way and had reached the big city.
The big city is not too big. It has about 10,000 households. After entering the city, there was one main market street. In addition to the shops, many residents from nearby villages also brought their goods here for sale.
Cheng Xiao Xiao looked around curiously as he followed Madam Cheng to the market. He noticed that most of the merchandise on offer was daily supplies, none of which stood out. He also noticed that not all traders were men, there were some women. So they both didn't draw much attention.
They found an empty spot and Madam Cheng put down her load (danzi), then helped Cheng Xiao Xiao to take her down as well. Both of them simultaneously raised their sleeves to wipe the sweat off their foreheads
Danzi
"Mom, do you think we'll be able to sell these rabbits?" Cheng Xiao Xiao became a little worried. They brought 20 chickens and 15 rabbits. That's enough for a small town like this.
Mrs. Cheng didn't seem to be too worried. He looked around and softly replied, "I think so!"
Madam Cheng was still quite attractive at her thirties. Standing next to Cheng Xiao Xiao they both looked like brothers. They have attracted a lot of attention from passers-by in a very short time and they have also noticed that they offer chickens and rabbits.
Many walkers looked at them, but no one walked over to ask for the price. After all, Cheng Xiao Xiao was not just any ordinary person. Ideas slowly began to form inside his head.
"Hey, these rabbits and chickens are a bit similar!"
A late middle-aged man stopped and looked at the four rabbits and chickens on the cage. After examining it for a while, he asked excitedly, "Miss, what's the price for your chicken and rabbit?"
"Um.." Madam Cheng was not sure how they should price their animals so she turned around and looked at her daughter.
Cheng Xiao Xiao understood what his mother meant and slightly nodded in response. He turned to the man who looked like a servant and softly said, "Master, our chickens and rabbits were carefully bred. Their meat is tender and juicy. We asked for 20 coppers for a chicken, and 30 coppers for a rabbit. How much do you like?"
In the past few days he had been here, Cheng Xiao Xiao had studied the currencies of this world.
1 gold \= 10 taels of silver
10 guan silver money \= 10,000 taels of copper
1 guan copper money \= 1000 copper money
1 tael of gold\= 3,000 yuan
1 tael silver \= 1 guan copper money \= 300 yuan,
1 wen copper money \= 0.3 yuan (0.043 USD).
One jo of silver/gold (measured by weight in units of taels, each bank can form their own jo, so the weight varies)
So a chicken is about 2 yuan (2.88 USD) and a rabbit is about 3 yuan (4.32 USD). It was an impossible price in his previous world, but for the current one, it was a fair market price.
The man nodded when he heard their price, "Not bad. I'm trusting your words. Why don't we do this? Our Ning House needs this fowl for a banquet. Your chickens and rabbits look pretty good. I have another task to do now. Why don't I give you one silver jo now, and you're sending this to the Ning House on 4th street?"
After saying that, he took out a silver jo from under his sleeve and handed it to Madam Cheng before he smiled and left.
The man did not even turn around. He raised his arm and put it aside as he continued walking away, "It's okay, it's okay. Keep it!"
"But …. " Mr . Cheng, holding the silver jo in his hand, frowned slightly.
Even Cheng Xiao Xiao was somewhat surprised. He did not think they would meet such a generous person. This Jo looks about five taels (silver). Enough to support an ordinary family for months.
"Mother, are you familiar with Ning House?" Cheng Xiao Xiao resuscitated Madam Cheng who was still in shock and asked gently.
"Ught …. " Mistress Cheng put the silver away, looked at her daughter and shook her head, "It was your father who came and sold the animals he hunted. I've only been here a few times, so, no, I'm not familiar with the Ning family."
Then, agitatedly, Madam Cheng asked, "Xiao Xiao, our chickens and rabbits are not so precious, is she…."
Seeing that Madam Cheng was worried, Cheng Xiao Xiao understood what he meant, so he replied, "Mom, you think too much about this. He just wants our chickens and rabbits."
Cheng Xiao Xiao was very observant before. The man was completely shocked when he saw the chicken and the rabbit. The way he looked at his mother was pure. The downside was, he really didn't care much about the money.
"Mom, since the Ning family has already bought our chickens and rabbits, let's take this to them!" He reassured his mother who was still in doubt, "If anyone comes and asks for them, it will be troublesome."
"Good! Let's say this!"
Madam Cheng calmed down before long and they both took the chicken and the rabbit, finding a way by asking some passers-by. They just need to make the couple turn away before they arrive at a pretty glamorous structure.
Working with a few servants, they then handed him chickens and rabbits. They both finally felt relieved.
The butler at the Ning House was a bit confused as to why they received this fowl. He looked at the two of them in confusion as they walked away. He did not know why the servant who served the master decided to buy this fowl.
Of course the servant he was referring to was the generous man Cheng Xiao Xiao and his mother had met.
With five taels of silver, the two of them bought a lot of daily items on the street. Lastly, they walked to the largest clinic in the city to find a doctor for Cheng Bi Yuan.
They were greeted by the aroma of herbs. The familiar smell made a smile onto Cheng Xiao Xiao's little face. He liked the scent of the potion, it reminded him of his former workplace.
It's only been a few weeks, but it feels like a long time.
"Miss, you need potions?" An old man standing in front of the counter asked in a friendly manner.
Madam Cheng walked over to the counter and, respectfully, she asked, "We're looking for a doctor. Do you have a doctor who can make house calls?"
"Oh? Someone sick in your house? Why don't you take him?" The doctor did not seem surprised, he asked without further ado.
With a sad look Madam Cheng replied, "This is my husband. He was badly injured and unable to move. I can't bring him here, so I have to ask you to make a house call. ”
"Ooooh …. "The doctor looked at the two of them, then said, "Give me a minute, I'll just take my medicine bag."
"Doctor, we don't live in the city. We live in Willow village, I wonder if you …." Madam Cheng was embarrassed, but she had to explain the situation.
The doctor paused for a moment, then turned around and looked at all of them with all their luggage. He slightly nodded and said to them, "Well, I already promised to leave, but since Willow village is a bit far away from here. I have to ask for an extra fee to make a house call, is that okay?"
"Of course, of course. That makes perfect sense for a house call." Madam Cheng replied immediately.