Inside the carriage, Ruo Xuan looked at He Xiuyuan, feeling a bit reserved.
He Xiuyuan remained composed, and seeing Ruo Xuan, he spoke first, "Young lady, are you also heading to Xi You Prefecture in the East Sea on this journey?"
"Yes, my mother said she wanted me to visit relatives."
At this point, a hint of confusion appeared on her face. "It's just that my mother's request before I left was a bit strange; she specifically told me to bring Yun Brocade from Lin'an."
If it weren't for that request, she wouldn't have thought the Yun Brocade had been soiled by her younger brother and had to buy it at the last minute.
Fortunately, there was still Yun Brocade in Yunzhong Commandery, but she heard that after passing Yunzhong Commandery, this Yun Brocade would no longer be available.
"Yun Brocade?"
Upon hearing this, He Xiuyuan recalled the scene in the cloth shop that day. After a moment of thought, he said, "Perhaps this Yun Brocade is something your relative particularly likes."
He Xiuyuan didn't dwell on the matter, casually remarking before continuing to inquire, "Have you heard of any strange occurrences or unusual events in the East Sea region?"
He Xiuyuan was asking about serious matters.
Although the other party said she was visiting relatives, she might know some special information.
Strange occurrences?
Ruo Xuan was somewhat surprised by the question and lowered her head in thought.
He Xiuyuan is asking about strange occurrences; could he be going to the East Sea to catch demons?
Speaking of demons...
Ruo Xuan frowned upon hearing this, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat. At this moment, she suddenly remembered something.
But...
Ruo Xuan thought for a moment, then gritted her teeth and shook her head, "I haven't heard of any strange occurrences."
"Is that so?"
He Xiuyuan looked at Ruo Xuan, keenly noticing the unusual expression on her face, as if she was intentionally hiding something.
Seeing this, He Xiuyuan stopped asking questions and simply leaned against the carriage, feigning sleep.
Ruo Xuan felt annoyed by this but dared not voice the slight suspicion in her heart.
The carriage continued its journey in this quiet atmosphere, and then, before sunset, a somewhat mottled city appeared before them.
Once the carriage successfully entered Xi You Prefecture, He Xiuyuan directly dismounted.
"Thank you, Miss Zhantai. We shall part ways here."
He Xiuyuan cupped his hands to Zhantai Ruo Xuan inside the carriage, thanking her, and prepared to separate.
Ruo Xuan's eyes flickered upon hearing this, as if she was hesitating to say something, but in the end, she just nodded.
The carriage then continued to move slowly forward, and He Xiuyuan shook his head at the sight.
Earlier, Zhantai Ruo Xuan clearly seemed to have something to say but held back.
However, since the other party was unwilling to speak, He Xiuyuan had no intention of forcing her. Now that they had reached their destination, parting ways was fine.
Thinking of this, He Xiuyuan asked for directions, and after learning that the East Sea was to the east of Xi You Prefecture, he bought some dry food along the street and headed east.
After exiting the East Gate, the sound of waves crashing against the shore could be heard from afar.
Hearing this sound, He Xiuyuan's steps quickened, and he immediately picked up his pace.
There were many fishing boats along the coast, and He Xiuyuan thought of asking some fishermen.
Also, if possible, it would be best to rent a boat to go out to sea, but he didn't know how much it would cost to rent a boat.
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Jiantai Family Residence in Xi You Prefecture.
After Ruo Xuan's carriage successfully entered the residence, she quickly saw her uncle.
Her uncle immediately stepped forward upon seeing Ruo Xuan, then asked with a smiling and concerned expression if she had encountered anything on the way.
When Ruo Xuan arrived, she had already decided to conceal what had happened on the road, so when she heard the question, she did not mention the events that had occurred, only shaking her head and saying that the journey was peaceful.
Zhantai Lin nodded upon hearing this, then his gaze swept over Ruo Xuan and her younger brother, and his heart relaxed; it was good that they were fine.
"You've worked hard on this journey. I've had the servants prepare food and wine to welcome you."
Saying this, he happily led the two into the house.
After the banquet concluded, Zhantai Lin then had the servants escort Ruo Xuan and her brother to rest.
After seeing them off, Zhantai Lin unwrapped the items Ruo Xuan had brought. Upon seeing the Yun Brocade placed among the items, his expression relaxed slightly.
"You may all leave."
Seeing that the items were correct, Zhantai Lin immediately dismissed the servants, then took out the other silk fabrics he had prepared, arranged them one by one, and after confirming everything was correct, he nodded in satisfaction.
"Laoye...."
Zhantai Lin was preparing the items, personally packing them one by one.
At this moment, a woman walked in from the side door, and upon seeing the items in the room, her expression was somewhat hesitant.
"What's wrong?"
Zhantai Lin looked up at his wife upon hearing her, asking softly.
"Are you... still going to trade with that thing?"
After the woman entered, she looked at the items wrapped in red cloth and packed into red wooden boxes, her expression a bit hesitant.
She knew what her husband was going to do, but thinking of the entity her husband was going to trade with, her heart couldn't help but tremble.
That was a demon!
Demons and humans were not the same. What if the other party didn't keep their promise? What then?
This transaction was too dangerous.
"You...
Zhantai Lin shook his head upon hearing this, saying helplessly, "You also don't look at what the Jiantai Family relies on to reach its current position."
"If it weren't for me encountering that demon and trading with him years ago, where would our Jiantai Family be today?"
Zhantai Lin shook his head as he spoke.
He had traded with that demon more than once or twice; the previous few transactions had all turned out well.
Because of this, he had no choice but to continue the transactions.
Although these silk fabrics were difficult to transport and expensive, compared to what the demon gave them, this was a good deal.
The woman hesitated upon hearing this, then nodded helplessly.
She knew that the Jiantai Family's current status indeed relied on that demon.
It was just that she felt that such matters should be stopped while ahead, that enough was enough, and that one should never be greedy.
After thinking for a moment, she couldn't help but continue, "Laoye, do you think this can end after this time? Anyway, your brother's family now has both sons and daughters, and they are safe and sound."
She remembered that one of the reasons for this transaction with the demon was because of his younger brother.
Now that Ruo Xuan and her brother were both safe and sound, they probably wouldn't have any other needs in the future.
"Let's make other plans after meeting Hei Laoye tonight."
Zhantai Lin thought for a moment upon hearing this, then said.
No matter what, the items were all complete. He would discuss other matters after delivering them to the other party.
The woman looked worried upon hearing this, but in the end, she said nothing.