Time flew by, and it was almost time to sell grain as arranged with Wen Zhi Mo.
Bai Sheng had harvested all the mature grains from her space early, packed them into sacks, and ground the dried chilies into powder, storing them in bamboo tubes. She planned to sell them in the county town to Prince Yu, along with the fresh vegetables and fruits, all to earn Prince Yu's money.
The drama queen, sharp-tongued, and arrogant king was about to bleed significantly, Bai Sheng chuckled wickedly.
The two decided to go to the county town two days in advance.
All matters at home were entrusted to Du Min and Feng Ping Yuan.
Fearing that someone might cause trouble at Hong Shu Po after they left, Bai Sheng handed the golden medal given by Prince Yu to Du Min, instructing her to use it for emergencies.
Lu Ye also reiterated to everyone at home to be cautious in all matters, paying special attention to the small actions of Li Qiang and Lu Feng Shou. They should work less during the day and preferably take turns guarding at night.
Zhao Da Zhuang, Ma San, Hu Da Niu, and Huang Gou Sheng all patted their gradually strengthening chests, stating they were men, would follow the arrangements of Du Min and Feng Ping Yuan, and do their best to take care of everything at home, assuring Bai Sheng and Lu Ye.
Most importantly, they had learned some basic combat moves from Lu Ye, and their confidence was soaring, with an urge to put their skills to the test.
It was uncertain how many days they would be gone, and Lu Hua, Lu Yun, and Lu Yu were very reluctant to part with their brother and sister-in-law, not understanding why they couldn't accompany them.
They knew their brother and sister-in-law had secrets, but they had always been "blind." Didn't their brother and sister-in-law know that?
Lu Hua and Lu Yun kept this thought to themselves, as their brother and sister-in-law surely had their own business in the county town and they shouldn't cause trouble. However, Lu Yu was young and didn't think that far. He opened his innocent, bewildered eyes and asked Bai Sheng, "Sister-in-law, the county town is so far away, what are you going to do there?"
After Lu Yu asked, everyone at Hong Shu Po turned their gaze towards the couple. In fact, they also wanted to know what their master and mistress were going to the county town for.
The last time they went was to buy lime and sell stones, so what about this time?
It wasn't that they were meddling, but rather they would feel more at ease if they knew the reason. They had to ensure their master and mistress's trip was safe, otherwise, they would remain worried.
Bai Sheng and Lu Ye exchanged a guilty glance. They had forgotten to find a plausible excuse for their trip to the county town to sell grain.
While Bai Sheng was still rapidly racking her brain, Lu Ye smiled and said, "There is a noble person in the county town who holds banquets every half month, and your sister-in-law needs to help with the cooking. She gets twenty taels of silver for one cooking session. I am accompanying her to protect her and, by the way... to see if her face can be treated at the county town's medical hall."
Oh, so that's how it was.
No one doubted these explanations because everyone at Hong Shu Po had been impressed by the mistress's superb cooking skills, and the mistress had been brewing medicine recently to remove the dark spots on her face.
However, the mistress was truly amazing to have befriended so many noble people and showcased her talents, gaining their trust after just one trip to the county town.
Du Min tightly clenched the golden medal in her hand, filled with immense admiration. She gradually realized that the mistress was the true treasure of the family, the boss. It was always right to stick close to the mistress.
The two were ready to depart before dawn.
For this trip to the county town, Bai Sheng "brought along" all the animals from home.
Wu Yun pulled the camel cart, with Bai Sheng and Lu Ye, along with the various belongings, sitting on the cart.
When the camel cart disappeared from everyone's sight, Bai Sheng stored all the animals in her space.
Baoyu could have stayed outside, as it looked like just a small dog, but Dianshan was too conspicuous, and Bai Sheng dared not take the risk. As for Xuehua, it was even more dangerous, as it could be caught at any moment and made into a dish.
Therefore, it was best to return them all to the space.
Upon reaching Tianshui Town, Bai Sheng secretly stored Wu Yun and the camel cart in her space again.
Given Wu Yun's slow pace, it would take at least a day and a night to reach the county town. The couple had never intended to ride the camel cart; they only brought Wu Yun out to make it convenient to declare the purchased items on their way back.
There were many horse-drawn carriages from Tianshui Town to the county town.
Bai Sheng, now having money, chose a carriage with a canopy.
There were eight people in the carriage, including Bai Sheng, two other couples, an elderly person, and a child.
When the other passengers learned that Bai Sheng and Lu Ye were a couple, they all revealed expressions of surprise.
They looked at Lu Ye, then at Bai Sheng, deeply feeling that such a handsome young man was at a disadvantage marrying such an ugly wife.
Fortunately, Bai Sheng was indifferent to such contemptuous glances.
However, Lu Ye couldn't stand others looking down on his wife. As if to provoke them, he constantly asked, "Niangzi, are you tired? Niangzi, do you want something to eat? Niangzi, do you want some water?" His considerate and attentive demeanor completely stunned the others.
This dark-skinned little girl had completely mastered this handsome young man.
The two women felt that their own appearance far surpassed Bai Sheng's, and their husbands were far less attentive than this handsome young man. Therefore, when they looked back at their wooden-like husbands, they couldn't help but feel resentful, their words carrying a hidden barb, causing marital discord and nearly leading to arguments.
Bai Sheng glanced at Lu Ye and secretly gave him a thumbs-up: "Killing is not as effective as attacking the heart. Brother, you are truly brilliant."
Halfway through the journey, Bai Sheng suddenly felt a dull pain in her lower abdomen, a heavy sensation. She initially thought it was caused by the bumpy carriage ride, until a familiar warm flow surged between her legs.
Relying on her fourteen years of real-world experience with menstruation, she suddenly realized that the original owner's body was experiencing her first period.
No way, heavens and earth!
My dear aunt, why did you choose this timing? Are you playing such a prank on your own grandniece?
Bai Sheng looked at the people in the carriage, then at Lu Ye, and suddenly felt like crying but having no tears.
If she had known, she wouldn't have been stingy with the silver and would have chartered a carriage for just Lu Ye and herself. That way, when her aunt suddenly visited, she could have quickly escaped into her space.
What should she do now?
The area was gushing abundantly.
Bai Sheng stiffened her body, not daring to move.
She wondered if her skirt was stained or if the long bench was also reddened. If she stood up and people saw a bloody mess on the bench, wouldn't she be utterly embarrassed? If the coachman noticed, would he curse them for being messy and demand compensation...
"Niangzi, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Lu Ye's gentle voice inquired. He noticed Bai Sheng's unusual behavior and his expression turned worried.
The others nearby also looked at Bai Sheng curiously. The two women's eyes flashed with schadenfreude, and their contemptuous expressions deepened. Humph, ugly people are just making a fuss.
Bai Sheng stared blankly at Lu Ye's handsome face, feeling utter misery. It was as if she had just passed a foul-smelling, constipated stool, and her admired crush was about to see it.
But there was no other way. At this moment, only he could be her support.
The stool had to be shown to him...