Chapter 10: In life, everything depends on performance

Qin Qiong and Liu Mu exchanged a glance, and both quickly averted their eyes almost simultaneously. Walking side by side, they each remained preoccupied with their own thoughts.

At present, whether it is Zhang Chuchen or Qin Qiong

Madam Li, I have another prescription, the price is fifty guan. However, I require thirty percent of the items produced after success, as I guarantee that the horses will have green fodder to eat during the winter. I only need ten guan in cash, and the rest I want in medicinal materials, rice, flour, cloth, oil, and meat. Additionally, I need to arrange a team of craftsmen to help repair my house.

"It is settled with a word." Liu Mu replied firmly.

Return to the dilapidated house of Liu Mu

Liu Mu initially pondered the questions regarding Qin Qiong, but later found himself contemplating how to initiate a conversation, as remaining silent might lead Qin Qiong to suspect his true identity.

This silence renders the atmosphere exceedingly strange

Liu Mu gritted his teeth tightly, clenched his fist with force, and said word by word: "I have something that can be exchanged for ten guan of money"

"In response to Madam, one hundred coins, or equivalent amounts of flour, meat, and oil"

Liu Mu bowed deeply and said: "Madam, I thank you for your kindness. However, I do not wish to accept the money you have offered, as I do not want anyone to say that Liu Mu and A Bao have concocted a story to receive ten guan from you. But I do want the ten guan, I..."

It is not acceptable; this matter cannot be agreed to. To agree would be to let down Qin Qiong. Zhang Chuchen slightly shook her head; she could stop Qin Qiong from speaking, but she could not disregard Qin Qiong's feelings. Therefore, this matter could be postponed.

Words are indeed true, Zhang Chuchen sincerely hopes that Qin Qiong can recover and once again fight for the world

Very well, I shall gift you, this friend of yours, ten guan, without taking his horse. This lady shall observe that one day, your friend will ride alongside my Tang iron cavalry, traversing the world.

En? ... ... '' Zhang Chuchen smiled

The great next generation emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the eternal emperor Li Shimin, would certainly not have any inclination to extend even the slightest invitation for a visit to the humble abode. He would not be foolish enough to think that far ahead

Liu Mu was taken aback by the question

This is a craft, a technique of preservation. Just as this large field of sorghum is about to mature, in the past, the villagers would stack the sorghum stalks to prepare them as firewood. However, I know to add some other grasses and store them while they are still green, which is excellent for horses, cattle, and sheep to eat in winter

Zhang Chuchen was also deeply moved

Zhang Chuchen has already considered the possible changes that may occur in the future. If it can be achieved, it will be a great joy for everyone; if it cannot, it will simply involve finding someone to speak on behalf of human sentiments to let the matter pass.

Liu Mu's concerns are about how the process of Qin Qiong's identity being revealed should have a certain buffer, rather than being so abrupt

The way to coexist is actually just one: a heart for a heart.

Zhang Chuchen was afraid of any changes, the greatest change being Qin Qiong's reaction. Seemingly indifferent, he waved his hand, and several women dressed in martial attire entered the room, adopting a posture of forcibly sending guests away

Zhang Chuchen first cast a casual glance at Qin Qiong, noticing that Qin Qiong's reaction had become somewhat intense.

Liu Ruyan pointed at Qin Qiong again: "Abao, you too, knowing that you need to take your medicine at noon, yet you do not cherish yourself in this way."

Those noble figures of the Tang Dynasty who emerged from the mountains of corpses and seas of blood are beyond their reach

Liu Mu, brimming with confidence, said: "Madam, you should try this fragrant wash before we discuss further. I am confident that the recipe for this fragrant wash is worth ten guan."

Zhang Chuchen gently patted the two boxes of deluxe scented soap and said, "How much silk do you want for these two boxes?"

Only Zhang Chuchen, at the moment when Liu Mu turned around, gave Qin Qiong a reassuring expression

First, we need a blacksmith. Because I also want to store some green materials, I hope to exchange them for some money in Chang'an during the winter. Right now, I need to earn a little more money, as I will need to hire someone to work; I cannot carry dozens of pounds of sorghum stalks by myself.

Qin Qiong let out a sigh because this identity was still being concealed. As for what the future holds, Qin Qiong had not thought that far ahead; he simply felt that getting along with the Liu family was quite pleasant.

Zhang Chuchen looked up and down at Liu Mu, his gaze undoubtedly discerning, revealing him to be a man of responsibility. He then slightly nodded and said, "You speak."

Madam Li!" Liu Mu stepped forward and bowed again

Qin Qiong was bewildered; everything happened too quickly, so fast that he had no time to react at all, and this matter was already settled.

At that time, when Liu Mu was struck on the head, the matriarch of the Liu family only had a few dozen coins in hand. If Liu Mu were to take out his late mother's belongings to exchange for money, would Zhang Chuchen, while observing Qin Qiong, still pretend to be an ordinary person and continue the act?

As Liu Mu was about to speak on a dull topic, Qin Qiong suddenly said: "Xiao Mu, what do you think about that green material?"

"You may leave now. This matter regarding the prescription will be discussed further after I have used this item," Zhang Chuchen said, signaling for the guests to be escorted out.

At the same time, Zhang Chuchen was also sizing up Qin Qiong, wondering how Liu Mu would react in the future when he learns who the person in front of him, A Bao, really is

Qin Qiong's concern is what to do after his identity is discovered

It is not merely that Qin Qiong could not guess that this horse in winter could eat green fodder, but rather because of Liu Mu's attitude.

Is it worth it

"There will be no next time." Qin Qiong actually admitted his mistake, which surprised Liu Mu a hundred times more than when Liu Ru Yan came out to accuse him. Immediately afterward, Qin Qiong continued, "I do need to return to Chang'an once. First, I have a friend in Chang'an where I am staying, and I need to give an explanation. Second, I still have some friends in the Green Forest, and I want to see if I can invite a blacksmith back."

Liu Mu took a breath because he clearly understood that a novel is a novel, and life is life. His aura as a traveler is neither the dominance of a king nor the halo of a protagonist; the only thing he possesses is his understanding of this era and a bit of usable knowledge that surpasses this time.

What is needed? Qin Qiong asked again

Outside the Li residence, Liu Mu and Qin Qiong simultaneously let out a sigh

However, Zhang Chuchen would not give Qin Qiong the opportunity to speak at this moment. Fortunately, Qin Qiong was seated behind Liu Mu, and Zhang Chuchen believed that Liu Mu did not see Qin Qiong's reaction. He lightly slapped the table and said, "You make a list, and I will start sending things to you in the evening. But if you cannot do it, I will have your third and fourth daughters from the Liu family serve as my maids for three years. Go ahead."

The white gentleman speaks appropriately about feelings, and Qin Qiong can also clarify his identity

The two of them walked silently for a full 5 miles, remaining in silence throughout.

After Liu Mu finished explaining, Qin Qiong merely nodded and said nothing further

Qin Qiong attempted to speak several times, but was stopped by Zhang Chuchen with a glance

Before the two had even entered, Liu Ru Yan had already stepped out to greet them. Liu Mu originally thought that his elder sister was there to welcome them, but to his surprise, his elder sister Liu Ru Yan pointed at Liu Mu and began to reprimand him: "You said you would return within an hour, yet it is now past noon"

Zhang Chuchen was well aware that this prescription was worth at least one hundred guan. If Liu Mu were to prepare it himself and send it to Chang'an, by the end of the year, Liu Mu would be able to earn several tens of guan. There would certainly be many nobles in Chang'an willing to pay a high price for this item