Chapter 505: The Unusual Peddler

ould we worry about not recovering our rivers and mountains, or about Tianwu not flourishing!""Your Majesty, please be at ease. This day will surely not be far off." The old ministers all rose to pay...Everyone was taken aback, after all, the little fox had been very well-behaved these past two days, not being naughty or biting things, nor running around everywhere.

He could even be described as lazy, sleeping most of the time except for eating. Whenever he found a good spot near Jia Yin, he would lie down and stay there for hours without moving an inch.

Last night the little guys came back, pulling its tail as a joke, it didn't even growl or show any signs of biting. What happened now!

Jia Yin quickly patted the little fox, soothing it to be quiet.

Zhao Yuru saw the peddler frightened and hiding, and she said apologetically: "I'm sorry, little brother, this little fox probably just recognizes me. Don't be afraid."

The hawker chuckled and replied, “It’s nothing, nothing. Just startled me for a moment… Is this a little fox It looks like a puppy.”

Perhaps feeling insulted, the three started baring their teeth at the street vendor again.

Zhao Yu-ru didn't dare to delay, she quickly bought two pieces of brand name (products).

The peddler was very pleased and added, “Sister-in-law, I’m an honest person. These two amulets are truly consecrated in the temple and are very effective! When you get home, have your student wear them. They will surely pass their exams and top the list.”

"Good, good, thank you for your kind words," Zhao Yuru smiled and nodded, then took the sign and walked away with everyone else.

None of them took the little incident just now to heart, continuing to talk and stroll down the street.

Jia Yin hugged the little fox and whispered, "The first time I took you out to play, why weren't you well-behaved From now on, if we go out, we can only keep you at home!"

Sāntiáo felt a little wronged, her ears drooped, and her black bean-like eyes blinked pitifully as she looked at .

Jia Yin said a few words, and she also felt a tinge of reluctance. Occasionally, she glanced back and saw the peddler from afar, seemingly packing up his stall. Her heart skipped a beat.

This shopping street's main customers are students.

During the day, whether it's shops or vendors, they all feign busyness, killing time until the afternoon when the academy lets out. Only then do they officially start doing business.

But this vendor didn't wait until the afternoon to sell things, how come he suddenly packed up

However, three of them were lying in her arms, twisting their heads to look with her and baring two rows of white teeth.

Jia Yin frowned, then motioned Shui Ling forward and whispered a few words to her.

Water Ling was a little confused, but she still nodded in agreement. Then, with a hint of excitement, she quietly turned down an alley and disappeared within moments...

The pleasure of a woman's shopping trip isn't about buying, but about browsing.

The Li family, young and old, spent most of the afternoon shopping, and in the end they only bought a box of rice cakes and a few pieces of hemp cloth before heading home.

Of course, the glutinous rice cake is for Jia Yin to satisfy her cravings.

Ge bu is breathable, Lao Tai Li is preparing to sew a few vests and shorts for her grandchildren to wear at night, so they can sleep cooler.

Although scholars should appear dignified, sleeping in long-sleeved underclothes at night is truly a hardship.

As long as her grandchildren are comfortable, whether or not she is treated with respect doesn't matter.

When the sun began to set, Jiayi and Liu Yang unexpectedly showed up.

The two boys have been running with the fleet north and south for the past six months, getting tanned a lot. They've grown taller and stronger, truly living up to their nickname of "little iron towers."

The two men clearly came straight back from the docks, carrying two baskets filled with ice that dripped water wherever they went.

The basket was packed with several large yellow croakers chilled on ice, over twenty mantis shrimp, as well as a good number of scallops and prawns.

Jia Yi sat beside his grandmother, smiling with a big white tooth, excitedly showing off, "Grandma, these are all we brought back from the south. They weren't included in my uncle's goods! We bought them ourselves, specially to show you our respect!"

Sun'er was filial, and of course Li Laotai was happy. But she still asked Liu Yang, "Have you sent anything from your family too"

"Got it!" Liu Yang replied with a grin. "My father is so happy, he even said he's going to treat the village head and everyone else to a drink tonight."

Li Laotai was finally relieved. She then asked Ye Shan to help her carry five baskets, each filled with a large yellow croaker, two crabs, a handful of prawns, and seven or eight scallops.

This is for Zhou Shuchang, the Peng family, Mr. Tang, and the two kind ladies who helped make the bed when Jiahuan got married.

Human relationships, like fine wine, improve with time and interaction. They become more intimate and cherished the more you cultivate them through frequent visits and exchanges.

With so many children from the Li family studying at the academy, they've always received a lot of attention. Sending them some gifts at this time shows our care and lets everyone know that the Li family truly cares about their well-being.

At Zhou Shanchang, Peng Jia, and Mr. Tang's place, Ye Shan accompanied Jia Yi and Liu Yang to visit them. As they were younger generations who had grown up outside the city walls, meeting these learned gentlemen served as a reminder for them, preventing them from being too arrogant in their youth.

Moreover, Jia Yi was the earl's second son, and his status was sufficient for him to represent his family and move around without being looked down upon by several families.

At the residence of the two benevolent matrons, He MaMa accompanied WenJuan to express their gratitude for their assistance with her marriage arrangements. It was also an opportunity to solidify WenJuan's network of connections.

After all, Wenjuan lives in Los Angeles. It's good to have a place to go when she's free.

The most important thing is that Mr. Peng married a new wife, and Wenjuan got a stepmother. If there's a small conflict between them in the future, someone can help Wenjuan convey her side of the story, so that not everyone in the academy would only hear the new wife's version of events...

It has to be said, Old Madam Li's intention was good and she tried her best to make all the arrangements complete.

Wenjuan is intelligent and understands her grandmother's care and teachings, so she respects and appreciates her grandmother even more!

Instead, Jia Yi was impatient with dealing with those “old scholars.” He received a tap on the shoulder from Li Laotai and was scolded, “You’ve been away from home for years. If you don’t go out and show your face, people won’t even know that Old Master Li has a son like you!”

Jia Yi then brought Liu Yang out the door.

Then Wenjuan and the others left too.

The house fell silent for a moment, and then Grandma Li took Shuiyun and Dongmei to prepare the seafood. They planned to cook more than usual tonight, taking advantage of the fact that all the children were gathered together, to make a big fuss and have some fun.

Jia Yin kept thinking about Shui Ling, so she brought three to play at the gate, and took a quick look around.

Shui Ling, perhaps knowing her master was anxious, returned quickly.

The little girl ran until she was drenched in sweat, her face flushed red. She rushed to the well and drank a mouthful of cold water.

At last, she sidled up to her mistress and whispered, “Miss, I followed that peddler. When he packed up his stall, he went into a grove of trees on the east side of town.”

"That grove of trees didn't look like anyone lived there, so I waited a while longer. Sure enough, the peddler went in for less than a quarter of an hour and came out with a smile on his face. "

“I wanted to follow him, but then another person came out of the woods. He was a boy of twelve or thirteen, with shifty eyes. I followed the boy to the academy gate and watched him go in. Then I went back to find the merchant. I thought I wouldn't find him, after all, it had been a while.”

"Unexpectedly, the peddler showed up again at the street corner with his luggage, and even hired a carriage to rush out of town."

Jia Yin frowned, making Shui Ling look at the three of them, then she ran to San Bo Niang's house. spat angrily, "You pack of dogs! You blind dogs!""This princess returns to the palace and is still bullied by you all! Have you taken over the palace, is that it""Alright, you wait here. I'll go ask...