Shengxing Pawn Shop was the largest pawn shop in Yao County, with a good reputation. Some of the maids and servants in Madam Cheng's mansion were bought from here.
When Jiang Wan stepped into the pawn shop, an employee greeted her, "Miss, have you come to the wrong place?"
This was a pawn shop, not a place to buy snacks.
If Jiang Wan hadn't been dressed neatly and cleanly, with a fair complexion and rosy cheeks, he would have thought she was selling herself.
Jiang Wan sat on a chair in the shop. "I'm here to buy a servant, between fourteen and twenty years old. Not too old or too young. Not too talkative or too clever."
The employee had never encountered such a young customer, so he was a bit taken aback and stood still.
Jiang Wan took out a few silver coins. "Don't worry, I'm not here to play games."
Seeing this, the manager quickly kicked the employee. "Hurry up and pick someone for this young lady!"
The employee came to his senses and scurried to the backyard. Before long, he brought several servants who met the requirements.
Jiang Wan's gaze swept over them, and then she pointed to a young boy who looked a bit dull. "Him."
The employee then said to the dull boy, "Hurry up and greet your mistress."
The dull boy quickly stepped forward and knelt to kowtow to Jiang Wan. "Yuanbao greets the young lady."
Jiang Wan waved him to get up and turned to ask the manager, "How much silver?"
"Thank you for your patronage, eight taels of silver."
Jiang Wan did not haggle. She paid the silver and waited for the pawn shop to finalize the deed of sale. Then, she took the dull boy back to the inn.
"This is my elder brother. He has been ill since childhood and cannot speak or move. From now on, your task is to take good care of him. Do you understand?"
The boy nodded. "Yes, young lady. I understand."
Jiang Wan glanced at the dull boy and asked, "Your name is Yuanbao?"
The dull boy nodded. "If the young lady doesn't like it, it can be changed."
Jiang Wan couldn't be bothered to think about it. "The name is auspicious. No need to change it. Alright, you can stay here for now. My brother will probably sleep until tomorrow morning. I'll come back tomorrow."
Yuanbao quickly escorted Jiang Wan to the door. "Safe travels, young lady."
Jiang Wan went downstairs to get the carriage. She didn't rush home but instead drove around Yao County to see if everything was normal before heading to the Cheng Mansion.
After all, she had gone under the pretense of visiting the Cheng family, so she had to go and see them to avoid any inconsistencies if her family asked about it later.
Halfway there, Jiang Wan unexpectedly encountered Zhang Qiaoxiu, who had come to the county alone to sell embroidery. She quickly stopped the carriage and called out, "Second sister-in-law, where are you going?"
When Zhang Qiaoxiu heard the address, she immediately blushed. "I'm going to the embroidery shop ahead. I... I have to go now..."
She was afraid that if she stayed any longer, this girl would keep calling her "Second sister-in-law" and she wouldn't be able to bear it.
Jiang Wan couldn't help but chuckle as she watched Zhang Qiaoxiu flee.
However, thinking that Zhang Qiaoxiu was alone in town, she still felt a little uneasy. So, she asked her little horse to make arrangements and find its companions to help look after Zhang Qiaoxiu.
Nourished by Jiang Wan's supernatural abilities, the little horse was no longer the pitiful, thin creature it had been half a year ago. It was now more than twice its previous size, its coat glossy and its spirit high.
More importantly, it had become the leader of the small birds in Yao County, and even the larger birds had a good relationship with it.
The eagles that had dealt with Master Wan were its companions. After Master Wan's matter was resolved, Jiang Wan had used her supernatural abilities to strengthen the bodies of those eagles.
Those eagles were very intelligent. After realizing the benefits of supernatural abilities, their relationship with the little horse became even better, and they would come whenever called.
Because of these eagles, the little horse's status among the small birds had risen even higher.
Jiang Wan didn't care what these little guys were up to. As long as she needed them, she just had to call, and they would come.
She ate and drank at the Cheng Mansion and played until the sun was about to set. Jiang Wan then drove the carriage to the yamen to find her father.
Jiang Pan had just finished his duty and was preparing to pick up Chen Yuezhi. Seeing her, he smiled so broadly that his mouth almost reached the back of his head. "Daughter, did you come specifically to pick up your daddy?"
Jiang Wan nodded with a straight face. "Yes."
Jiang Pan was overjoyed and decided not to take his own carriage. He got into Jiang Wan's carriage and took her to pick up Chen Yuezhi.
At the foot of the medical clinic mountain, Jiang Wan saw Chen Yuezhi surrounded by many people.
These people had come to the medical clinic for treatment, but the treatment at the medical clinic was not cheap, and there were many patients. Therefore, many patients
could not get an appointment on the same day.
So, these patients who couldn't get up the mountain waited at the foot of the mountain, hoping to beg the doctors from the medical clinic to get a chance to see a doctor, and if they were lucky enough, they might even get a consultation immediately.
"Dad, does Mom have to deal with this every day when she comes down the mountain?"
Jiang Pan nodded. "Every day."
Chen Yuezhi finally managed to break free from the crowd and climb into the carriage. As soon as she saw her daughter, she was overjoyed. She hugged Jiang Wan and kissed her several times. "Why didn't you come earlier? Your master's grandfather was thinking of you today."
Jiang Wan casually replied, "Then I'll make time to come and play with Master's grandfather for a day."
Chen Yuezhi smiled. "Look at how you say it, as if you're busier than your Master's grandfather."
The family of three drove the carriage home. Just as they were about to leave the city, they heard the little horse's urgent cry from outside.
Chen Yuezhi was startled. "Why is the little horse crying so urgently?"
Jiang Wan understood the little horse's cry and her expression changed. "Dad, hurry, go to Qingshui Alley!"
Hearing her urgent tone, Jiang Pan asked nothing and quickly turned the carriage around, galloping towards Qingshui Alley.
It was evening, and there were not many people on the city streets. Jiang Pan, sitting on the carriage, shouted loudly, "Make way, make way!"
He was wearing the uniform of the yamen. When the common people saw him, they thought something had happened at the yamen and quickly made way for the carriage, so the journey was unimpeded.
Qingshui Alley was a narrow alley, and the carriage could not enter. As soon as Jiang Pan stopped the carriage, Jiang Wan jumped off the carriage and rushed into the alley.
Jiang Pan quickly followed, and Chen Yuezhi, a step behind, also followed closely.
The little horse flew and cried, urging Jiang Wan to hurry.
Soon, one person and one bird arrived in front of a small courtyard.
The courtyard gate was tightly closed. Without a word, Jiang Wan stepped forward and kicked the main gate.
The gate was very sturdy, and Jiang Wan couldn't kick it open with one kick. At this moment, Jiang Pan had also arrived. "Wan Wan, move aside. Daddy will do it."
Jiang Wan didn't back away, because Jiang Pan couldn't open the gate alone.
So, father and daughter worked together and kicked down the sturdy gate.
As soon as the gate fell, Jiang Wan rushed in, with Jiang Pan following behind.
As soon as they reached the courtyard, someone cursed and rushed out of the house. "Who is it? Who's kicking the door outside?"