RPAGF Chapter 99 Buying a Carriage
Chapter 99 Buying a Carriage
Chu Ci carefully lifted Shi An off the horse and only left after seeing him safely enter the gate.
Along the way, Chu Ci kept asking passersby for directions and finally found the road leading to the West Market, where the carriage she wanted to buy was located.
On her way, she happened to pass by the Kyoto Prefectural Government Office.
Realizing that he hadn't yet received his ghostwriter's badge, he decided to go inside.
When she entered the government office, the official in charge of the matter saw her pretty face and couldn't help but kindly remind her.
"When carrying out a mission, it's best to wear a mask, especially since someone as good-looking as you is easily recognized. Be careful of vicious criminals, lest they retaliate against you and your family."
Chu Ci cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your guidance, sir."
The official then said, "By the way, in Kyoto, we ghostwriters usually don't reveal our real names, so you'll need to give yourself a nickname so I can keep track of it."
Chu Ci frowned slightly, memories of her past life flashing through her mind.
Back then, she was known as "Rakshasa" and was famous throughout the martial arts world.
So she answered without hesitation, "Let's call it Rakshasa."
The official nodded in agreement and wrote the name down in the register.
After receiving the waist token, Chu Ci also took several portraits of wanted criminals.
These wanted criminals were all serious offenders worth over one hundred taels of silver, and one woman with a red mole on her forehead caught her eye.
The woman's name is Sun Hongxiu, and she is a master thief. Recently, she broke into the palace and stole a priceless painting, "Wild Geese Returning Home," for which she is offered a reward of five hundred taels of silver.
This painting was the current Imperial Noble Prince's most cherished possession, but it was stolen!
When the Empress learned of this, she was furious and ordered that the painting be retrieved and that the thief, Sun Hongxiu, be arrested, beheaded, and displayed to the public.
Chu Ci carefully examined the portraits of the wanted criminals, memorized each person's characteristics, and then threw them away without hesitation.
She didn't want to bring these troubles home, since Shi An didn't really like these kinds of things, and she didn't want to bother him with them.
After dealing with the matter of the ghostwriter, Chu Ci went to the West Market to choose a suitable carriage.
The West Market was very lively, with a lot of livestock being bought and sold.
An old woman with a blue headscarf wrapped around her head waved enthusiastically to Chu Ci: "Hey, wife, come and see our little donkey! It's very strong!"
Not to be outdone, another elderly woman in a red dress quickly added, "Our chickens and ducks are quite good too, young lady! Come and take a look!"
Some people even praised her, saying, "This lady is so beautiful. I wonder whose wife she is? I've never seen her before."
Everyone chimed in, "Yes, whose wife is she? She's so beautiful."
Chu Ci answered truthfully, "I have just arrived in the capital to participate in the imperial examination."
"Hey, good luck on your exam!"
I wish you good luck on your exam.
The people doing business here are very honest and kind, and many of them are from ethnic minorities.
Some people saw that Chu Ci was very beautiful and had passed the provincial examination, so they wanted to introduce their sons to her.
An old woman with a high nose and big eyes held Chu Ci's hand tightly and refused to let go, saying enthusiastically, "My youngest son is very handsome and can marry you."
Chu Ci quickly shook her head and refused: "I'm sorry, I'm already married."
“It’s alright.” The mother-in-law said sincerely with clear eyes, “I see that you are a kind-hearted young lady and you are well-dressed. I believe that my son will live a happy life with you.”
At this moment, another mother-in-law next to her couldn't help but reveal her true thoughts: "You just want that girl to be your daughter-in-law because she's pretty."
After her thoughts were exposed, the woman with the high nose blushed a little embarrassedly, but still insisted, "Well...who doesn't like good-looking people? Their babies will be good-looking too!"
"But it can't just be about looking good; people have to live together too..."
Seeing that the two seemed about to argue about this issue, Chu Ci quickly stopped them, "I only want my husband, I don't want any other men. Let's not dwell on this anymore. I want to buy a carriage, do your two families have one?"
Upon hearing this, the woman with the high nose bridge and the other person were stunned for a moment. Then, the woman with the high nose bridge reacted and immediately said, "Come to my house, come to my house! My family just received a finely crafted carriage. Come and see it."
Chu Ci smiled and nodded, "Okay, where is it? I'll go with you."
"It's just ahead, come with me." The old woman warmly led Chu Ci into her yard.
A wooden carriage, exquisitely crafted, was placed in the middle of the courtyard.
Chu Ci approached and saw that the carriage was not only exquisite in appearance, but also had very well-done details.
She fell in love with the carriage at first sight.
Although it's just a basic model without too many fancy decorations, Chu Ci likes this simple and elegant style.
She carefully examined the carriage and had already decided to buy it.
"How much?" Chu Ci asked.
The mother-in-law hesitated for a moment, then gave a number: "Twenty taels."
Chu Ci nodded, finding the price reasonable and acceptable.
She didn't even haggle over the price; she simply pulled a silver note from her bosom and handed it to her mother-in-law.
"I want it."
Seeing how straightforward she was, her mother-in-law couldn't help but feel more favorably disposed towards her.
"No problem, you can rest assured to leave your horse to me, I will tie it up for you."
Chu Ci nodded and handed his horse to the old woman.
The old woman took the reins and casually asked, "This mare is really nice. Has she been bred before?"
Chu Ci paused for a moment, then replied, "No."
The mother-in-law was overjoyed and said excitedly, "That's wonderful! When my next batch of stallions arrives, lend me this mare for a few days, and I'll pay you for the breeding. I hope all my stallions will conceive strong foals."
After hearing this, Chu Ci found it difficult to accept the world's understanding of animals.
After a moment, he gave a helpless smile.
The old woman skillfully tied the horse to the cart, carefully checked the joints to make sure they were secure, then turned around and asked, "Young lady, where do you live? How can I find you?"
Chu Ci stated the address: "I live in Building 34, Chunlan Lane."
The mother-in-law exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my, a wealthy family!"
Chu Ci quickly waved his hand: "No, no."
In fact, she now had less than ten taels of silver left.
In order to earn money, she planned to patrol the nights for the next few nights and catch a few petty thieves.