kingnovel Chapter 904 The Scholar Who Abandoned His Husband and Children 14
Chapter 904 The Scholar Who Abandoned His Husband and Children 14
Jia Duo Bao shook his head, "The Third Princess didn't get reborn, but she did have a fortuitous encounter; she obtained a system."
What? Xiao Yun was genuinely surprised this time. What was going on? Transmigration, rebirth, a system, plus her quick transmigration—it all seemed reasonable that the dynasty was unstable…
Wait, is the system from a higher plane or from the plane of Wang Shu's?
If they are from higher planes, that's fine too. They're already "old friends." Not only can we protect this world and gain merit by saving it, but we can also get a lot of the world's origin, making it a sure win.
If it was from Wang Shu's plane that was previously scattered, it would be a bit troublesome. Those energies would either have to be returned or would only be useful to space beasts. They would also have to find several clones, which could be described as a thankless task.
Jia Duo Bao: "I couldn't tell. It was just a coincidence that the Third Princess was talking to the system when I arrived, and that's when I found out. I was worried about exposing myself, so I didn't use my divine sense to investigate."
Xiao Yun nodded, "Okay, I understand. I'll go check on things myself after I'm settled and Li Gui leaves."
She has the Heaven-Shielding Mirror; as long as she activates its supernatural power, she can block the surveillance of the rules.
As long as it's not something like absorbing the world's origin or the royal family's fortune, and it doesn't affect the world's operation, she doesn't care. She just needs to do her own job and wait for the underworld to connect.
The snow had stopped when I arrived in Beijing yesterday, but the temperature dropped a few degrees the next morning. It's true what they say, it's not cold when it snows, but it's cold when the snow melts.
Xiao Yun originally wanted to go directly to the dental clinic, but Li Gui suggested that they go to the clinic to check on her leg first, as she had almost forgotten about it if Li Gui hadn't mentioned it.
When they met the three members of the Chen family in the lobby, the woman came over to say goodbye. It turned out that she had relatives to stay with, and it was too late the night before to knock on their door, so she stayed at the inn for one night.
That's good. Xiao Yun was worried that the other party would suggest sharing a courtyard with her, and she would have to find a reason to refuse.
After parting ways with the Chen family, the two had breakfast at the inn before heading out. They first drove their carriage to the clinic, which was in the same direction as the brokerage firm, so they could go to the clinic first and then the brokerage firm. The capital city was quite large; even just the outer city was much bigger than other prefectural cities.
They entered through the south gate yesterday and found an inn nearby. The clinic and dental clinic were both in the west of the city, about four or five miles away. Even if her leg hadn't been "injured," she wouldn't have walked there.
She had already used her divine sense to investigate when she came in yesterday, and there was no construction site in the outer city. It seems that the cement road paving that those people mentioned is not here.
If it's still not there when we get to the west city, then it must be in the inner city if it's not in one of the other two directions.
This girl is something else; she can't even copy homework correctly. Laying cement roads in winter is a real problem. It has to be above five degrees Celsius, otherwise the concrete will freeze and cause permanent strength loss. Obviously, the temperature here is not up to standard.
When they arrived at the clinic, it had just opened. The two of them were the first customers. A slightly overweight, gray-haired old doctor was sitting behind the counter organizing paper and pens, while a younger doctor was replenishing the drawer containing medicinal herbs.
As soon as Xiao Yun and her companion entered the room, the old doctor looked up and saw the splint wrapped around Xiao Yun's leg. His gaze then lingered on the cane she was using.
"Is this lady injured in the leg? Does she need a dressing change? Her crutch is quite unique, unlike others; it looks sturdier and more practical."
She was used to the attention she received about her cane along the way, and said with a smile, "I just figured it out by trial and error, whatever felt right. I injured my leg seven days ago when it was hit by a wild boar. I only received treatment in the town, and it hasn't gotten worse since then. But with the imperial examinations coming up, I hope the doctor can take a look and see if it can recover faster."
The old doctor said kindly, "Then let me check how well your injury is healing, my wife. You are very talented, even your woodworking skills are so proficient. This cane is a blessing for those with leg injuries. I have been practicing medicine for many years, and this is the first time I have seen such an exquisite cane."
As he spoke, he gestured for Xiao Yun to sit down on a chair nearby and began examining her leg injury. The old doctor carefully felt Xiao Yun's leg bones and gently pressed around them, asking about her feelings. After the examination, he smiled and said, "My lady's injury is healing very well, but to fully recover before the imperial examinations, you still need proper care. I'll prescribe some medicine for you and teach you a simple rehabilitation method, which should speed up your recovery."
Seeing Xiao Yun nod, he picked up his pen and began writing the prescription and recovery method, then handed the completed prescription to Xiao Yun. "Take three doses of medicine home first, one dose per day, boil three bowls of water down to one bowl, take it twice a day, morning and evening, and come back for a follow-up visit after you finish drinking it."
Xiao Yun took the prescription, paid the money, and the young man went to get the medicine. The doctor asked Xiao Yun again about how to make the cane. Xiao Yun told her that as long as she described it to someone skilled in carpentry, he could make it.
After getting the medicine, the two left the clinic and headed back towards the dental clinic.
There weren't many people in the brokerage, and a slightly overweight middle-aged man stepped forward to serve them.
"Greetings, gentlemen. My surname is Huang, and you may call me Huangya. Is there anything you need?"
Xiao Yun stepped forward and replied, "Greetings, Mr. Huangya. I am Xiao Yun, a scholar who has come to take the imperial examination. I would like to rent a suitable courtyard. I would appreciate it if you could recommend one."
She had originally considered hiring a maid or servant, but after what Jia Duo Bao said, she decided to use a robot instead. Since it lacked spiritual energy and was subject to rules, the loyalty talisman would likely be unusable. Wouldn't that be equivalent to hiring someone to monitor her? A robot would be safer.
"So you're Scholar Xiao, you're too kind. There's a place called Jidi Hutong in the western part of the city. The courtyards there are specially prepared for scholars who come to participate in the spring imperial examinations. Although the prices are slightly higher than some ordinary houses, they are more suitable for preparing for the exams, and you can also exchange ideas with other scholars..."
Li Gui would drop off the passengers and then take them back south, never knowing there was such a place specifically for test takers. This time, she certainly learned a lesson.
Xiao Yun had plenty of gold and silver in his spatial storage, and he had also taken the Zheng family's savings. He was really not short of money, so without saying a word, he wanted to rent a small, detached courtyard in Jidi Hutong.
Upon hearing this, the man with yellow teeth went to get the booklet and flipped through it. After a moment, his face was full of smiles as he said, "What a coincidence! There's a perfect empty courtyard in this alley. It's a detached house, quiet and clean, but the rent is a bit more expensive than other courtyards."
Xiao Yun waved his hand dismissively, "Price is not a problem, as long as the yard is suitable."
Seeing how generous she was, Huang Yaren became even more enthusiastic and quickly led them to see the courtyard.
Jidi Hutong was right across the street. They walked straight there. When they arrived, Xiao Yun saw that although the courtyard was not large, it was well-laid out and the rooms were clean and bright, which suited her just right.
They immediately agreed on the rent with the man with the yellow teeth, paid the money, and received the keys.
Since all the luggage was on the carriage, Li Gui helped carry it inside, and they could stay there tonight.
After settling her things, Xiao Yun told Li Gui that she would have Huang Yaren help her find an old woman to take care of her later, and that she could go to the local carriage company branch to report for duty without worry. She also gave her the letter that she had written earlier.