The head of the Mu family

Chapter 88 Going to Jiangnan to Raise Grain: A Brief Discussion on Traveling Together

Qingyue helped Qingchen up and gave her an encouraging smile.

Mu Huaisheng said solemnly:

"Okay~ then give it a try!"

However, you should think carefully: if a woman studies medicine, she will definitely have male patients in the future.

"It might be harder for you to get married when you grow up."

"Master! Although I am young, I have thought it through!"

I need to learn medicine; if I don't meet the head of the family, I might not even be able to live a decent life.

These are two different things.

You can start learning, but you can still go to the shop as usual.

If you still think this way after a few more years, then you can formally study medicine.

From then on, Qingchen began to study medicine.

This child may not have a photographic memory, but he is intelligent and works extra hard.

Of all the children, she was the only one who persevered.

Mu Huaisheng also gave her two hundred coins a month as an apprentice.

Since Mu Huaisheng didn't want the child, he asked Qingyue to remember it for him.

Later, she will either use her own money or ask Qingyue to withdraw it from the household account.

When the wind swept away the fallen leaves, some families began to sell their wives and daughters to make a living.

A month before the autumn harvest, Yedu secretly made a big move.

Without any warning, the emperor held a meeting with Grand Tutor Peng, Chancellor Fang, and the same group of people he had worked with before.

The next day, a secret decree was issued, ordering another group of princes and high-ranking officials to go to Daliang to buy grain.

After purchasing the goods and entering the country, one is immediately given a secret order to depart within three days.

Mu Huaisheng then thought:

I've worked so hard all these years, I should go on a trip!

After making up his mind, he said to the noblewoman:

“Madam, I would like to go out and see the world with the Marquis’s merchant caravan.”

The noblewoman naturally agreed, and exclaimed:

"When I was studying in my early years in the boudoir, I read about the magnificent mountains and rivers and the setting sun over the long river, and I longed for them very much."

Over the years, I've seen some scenery along the way to Panlong...

“Madam, now Young Master Jingtang is taking care of things.”

When Young Master Jingyang is a little older, I will accompany you to Tongtian Pass.

Go see the desolate desert and the vast starry sky.

After I go to Jiangnan, please take good care of your health.

I'll try to get you to go alone and come back with two people! Hehe~

"You little brat!"

Sigh... at my age...

"Look at you, a stunning beauty in your early twenties, what's with all this talk about age?"

Don't worry, I'm here for you~

"Okay! It's settled then."

This time, my household has three merchant caravans. Zhou Li, who married your eldest sister in Panlong, will lead one caravan.

Uncle Ping had a tough trip this time, leading a team, and Uncle Liu also had a tough trip!

This is a matter of great importance, and the silver His Majesty has given is certainly not enough.

When it comes to money, they can also make their own decisions.

You will go with Pingbo.

He's getting on in years, so I feel at ease knowing you're taking care of him.

With him here, I feel at ease knowing he can take care of you.

In addition, Shi Shu and his wife, along with Xiang Lan and her husband, will also go.

I have instructed Shishu and Xianglan to take care of your daily life.

You can't refuse me!

When something happens, Pingbo isn't around, so you'll have to make the decisions.

"Alright~ Thank you for your kindness, Madam. Don't worry!"

He bid farewell to the staff, saying only that he was going away for a while to visit relatives.

The innkeeper immediately wrapped up twenty taels of silver, saying that he had no time to give a farewell dinner and insisted on accepting it.

Mu Huaisheng understood the meaning:

He's back, so he has to come back and continue working for him.

Mu Huaisheng accepted it and said considerately:

"Don't worry, this trip might take a while. If we return to Yedu, we won't stay at anyone else's house."

Upon hearing this, the museum owner smiled broadly as he saw Mu Huaisheng off.

Around dinner time, Mu Huaisheng went to Lan Yaoshen's house to say goodbye to the couple.

Seeing that it was time for Lan Yaoshen to take his leave, he said:

“I’ve heard about what’s been happening in many homes in the capital lately.”

You're not telling me what you're going to do because you don't want to deceive me.

Come again before you leave, and I'll prepare some life-saving medicine for you.

"I'll have someone send it back tomorrow at noon. You can come and get it from your sister-in-law."

"Alright, then I won't be polite."

Please, please put some medicine to ward off the plague, as the disaster is becoming increasingly apparent.

Great disasters are accompanied by plagues; bring some just in case.

I'm nowhere near as good as you in this regard, so I'll have to trouble you.

"Okay, I'm awake now. I'll bring it to you tomorrow."

I'm not sure if it's just for curing plague.

If you do encounter this, you'll need to study and improve it. I'll bring the recipe with you as well.

After saying goodbye, Mu Huaisheng arrived home.

Xiao Qianyan was waiting at the door when Mu Huaisheng exclaimed in surprise:

"Hey~ It's not a day off today, why are you back?"

Xiao Qianyan didn't say anything, but led her into the main courtyard and then they went to the study in the west wing of the main courtyard to talk.

Qingyue had just poured him some water when Mu Huaisheng took a sip.

"I have something to say to you!"

Qingyue remained motionless to the side; the head of the family was too old to be alone in a room with a man.

Previously, Young Master Qianyan himself never shared a room with a woman.

"Oh~ Go ahead and tell me~"

What's so important that you're making such a big deal out of it?

"Sister Qingyue, could you please stand guard at the door?"

Mu Huaisheng was puzzled, thinking:

Could it be that something really big has happened?

He gestured to Qingyue, and Qingyue went to the door.

"You're going to Daliang, aren't you?"

Mu Huaisheng was startled, grabbed Xiao Qianyan's arm, and asked:

How did you know that?

This matter must not be publicized by any family!

"I'm guessing, it was one of the batches that went out in the spring."

Later, I heard from my classmates at the college that they were going to buy grain for the border region.

Now, some classmates are saying that their families are going to be away soon.

My older sister brought me food and told me that I was also going on a long trip.

This time, the destination was not specified.

The autumn harvest is just around the corner.

This batch of people going out during this year's Great Hao insect plague should be for disaster relief.

Mu Huaisheng gasped:

Now I believe that those people in the book who know everything happening in the world just by sitting at home really exist.

He quickly lowered his voice and instructed:

"Yes! I will go to see if I can be of any help in dealing with the great disaster and the great plague."

You studied medicine when you were young, so you should understand.

Peace and tranquility would be best.

Also, I haven't been to the Jiangnan region of Daliang yet, to see the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan in the misty rain.

"I am coming too!"

"No! The danger this time is unknown!"

You should stay home and study hard first.

"Wait a few more years, and I won't care where you go to gain experience."

"I also studied medicine, though I haven't made as much progress as you have now."

But I'll bring my medical books with me on the way, so I won't hold you back.

Besides, what is the purpose of reading?

It's simply about taking the well-being of all people as one's own responsibility and doing one's part when encountering difficulties!

I am no longer a young boy, and you, a woman, already understand the greater good of our nation.

Then I would still consider myself exceptionally intelligent.

All those books I read over the years, haven't they just gone to waste!

Mu Huaisheng was speechless:

I couldn't refute it...

"Okay then!"

However, if there is any danger on this journey, you must not step forward!

They usually go on free clinics with me.

When you encounter a problem, just use your brain and think of a solution!

The boy immediately smiled, and Qingyue, ignoring everything, pushed open the door and knelt on the ground:

"Master, I'm going too!"

"If you don't let me go, I won't get up!"

Helpless, Mu Huaisheng pulled her up.

"You really can't go; you have to stay at the shop."

As Wanxing gets older, it's time to think about settling down.

I see a young master who has been trying to get close to Wanxing for a long time, using various excuses.

Now, Uncle Mo can also take over the warehouse. This time, I also need to take Uncle Wu with me.

Moreover, I am traveling with the Marquis's caravan, and the Marquis's wife has already arranged for two of my elder sisters to look after me.

If I bring you along, it would seem like I'm being ungrateful to the lady.

Besides, I'm worried about things at home.

"In that case, the patriarch can rest assured."

I'll make sure the shop is run perfectly!

Mu Huaisheng then summoned Wanxing and asked Qingyue to guard the door.

"Wanxing, I am going with the Marquis's merchant caravan to the Great Liang Kingdom to procure grain."

Qianyan thought she should go along too.

Huai Sheng told Wan Xing that Qian Yan was also going to Daliang to gain experience.

"Absolutely not!"