The Divine Doctor And A Common Farmer-Chapter 1462 - 1546: Missing a Piece

Chapter 1462: Chapter 1546: Missing a Piece
"Five, five, five, five taels??" Dong Huiying’s eyes widened, "That’s wonderful! More than enough, more than enough! Since meals and lodging are provided, I just need to buy a few changes of clothes. The weather is getting warmer. I must thank the shopkeeper!"
Dong Huiying advanced five taels of silver from the shopkeeper and then excitedly returned to the kitchen to continue working.
She pondered in her heart that compared to the silver needed to buy herbs and poisons for Gu Refinement, even the shopkeeper’s generosity in advancing her five taels was just a drop in the ocean. But she couldn’t resist her own plan, having already thought out a way to make the five taels grow into more within a short period.
After all, it wasn’t like she hadn’t done something like this before.
Recalling those years of her family’s destitution, Dong Huiying couldn’t help but smile.
To think she hadn’t worried about money matters for a long, long time.
"Young master, here we are."
Lately, the young master’s appetite wasn’t great, so Ah Lian inquired and learned that the dishes at Food As Heaven in this city were exceptional, and she especially persuaded the young master. It was still morning, more than an hour before noon, and Ah Lian led the young master into the inn.
Qinghe himself seemed indifferent to eating or not, his mood down, and his appetite poor, mostly due to recent events.
He first suspected that the short-haired woman in purple clothes might be Baobao, as her features were strikingly similar to his memory. Then he heard that Baobao was supposedly dead.
The similarity in appearance could just be a coincidence, but the authenticity of that person’s words was high. He thought that even if Baobao was dead, he had to see her for himself. However, perhaps he was in such a bad mood that the woman, having a temper, dared to risk everything to escape the constraints he imposed.
Later, in order to find her, he set off as soon as he received news, not even waiting for his wounds from her stabbing to heal. Yet she was truly slippery, with no clue found by his Hidden Guards, and entering this city felt like she vanished completely.
Fortunately, he had devised a brilliant strategy, waiting only for her to take the bait.
Knowing the young master preferred quiet, Ah Lian requested a private room from the Food As Heaven branch’s shopkeeper as soon as they entered, taking advantage of the few customers.
This private room was located on the second floor of Food As Heaven, with a screen concealing an Eight Immortals Table, and there was a window facing the street. From this spot, one could overlook the bustling street below.
Ah Lian asked if there was something the young master wanted to eat, but he just waved his hand wearily. Ah Lian took the initiative to order a few light and easy-to-eat signature dishes.
"Honored guests, we’ve recently hired a new kitchen helper, and Helper Liang’s culinary skills are outstanding. The spicy boiled pork slices are exceptional, but if you prefer something lighter, you can also try the steamed mandarin fish."
"Alright, then let’s add a fish."
Sending the waiter away, Ah Lian took out a packet of tea leaves she brought and brewed tea for the young master herself.
By this time, the weather had warmed considerably, leaving muddy and wet traces as the snow and ice melted on the roads.
The young master sat by the bed, his hand supporting his forehead, gazing indifferently at the long street outside the window.
As if daydreaming, or perhaps deep in thought.
Ah Lian sighed.
Since the day Marshal Baowei left, it was as if a huge part of the young master’s heart had gone missing.