It was almost noon, and the two of them were tired and hungry.
Li Dazhu said: "Little sister, you are hungry, let's go home quickly."
I'm a little hungry, but I've come here. Is it closer to home or to the county seat?
"Brother, this should be closer to the county seat, right? How about we go directly to the county seat and sell these things?"
Li Dazhu's eyes flashed, thinking that his sister's idea was a good one.
If you sell these dendrobium and cockleburs and have money, it will not be so difficult to explain to the elder sister that you were robbed on the road.
It was already mid-afternoon when the brother and sister limped to the city gate, hungry and cold.
Well, this county is really far away. Next time I have to come by car.
Both brothers and sisters thought so.
Because of this encounter, both of them felt that the county seat was out of reach for a long time. It was so far that they had to use an ox cart.
This is also a misunderstanding between the brothers and sisters.
In fact, taking a shortcut, the county seat is not very far.
Three students in the village who were reluctant to ride in the bullock cart ran out of their homes in the morning and took a small road to reach the county seat in more than an hour.
Unfortunately, the brother and sister had short legs, so they took a sidetrack and were robbed, making them frightened along the way.
I still followed the bullock cart and walked a long way. It took a lot of unnecessary detours.
Therefore, when the two people arrived at the city gate, they were too tired to move.
"Brother, let's take a rest."
"No, let's go to the city quickly. After selling the herbs, I will buy you steamed buns to eat."
Well, after hearing Baozi, Li Xiaomian had no choice but to pick up her spirits and continue on her way.
She didn't admit that she was tempted by Baozi, but she really didn't want to rest and just wanted to go to the city to sell herbal medicine.
However, when they arrived at the city gate, the two of them were stopped.
"Gungungun, beggars are not allowed in."
The little official guarding the city gate raised his head, stared, and nodded at the two of them with his chin.
Li Dazhu took a step back in fear, and quickly pulled his sister behind him. He said in a trembling voice: "We are not beggars. We go to the city to sell..."
Li Xiaomian quickly pulled her brother.
You can't say that you're selling herbal medicine.
I didn’t see anyone doing business paying tolls.
They both have no money.
Li Dazhu was pulled by his sister, and because of his nervousness, he suddenly didn't know what to say.
Seeing that his brother was stuck, Li Xiaomian said quickly: "Hello, Brother Guancha, our second uncle is sick. We went up the mountain to collect some herbs to treat his illness."
Xiaomian's voice was clear, and she pointed at her brother's basket with a look as if she was offering a treasure: "My second uncle has a leprosy, and he needs to use this to boil it and wash it away."
When the short official heard the word "scabby head", he quickly stepped back in disgust, pointed at the cocklebur in the basket and said, "Can this thing cure leprosy? Children, they are full of nonsense."
He was talking and pushing the pillar with the stick in his hand.
Dazhu took a step back and argued: "My sister said it can be done."
"Tsk! Your sister is a fairy. She can do it if she says she can? She can reach heaven."
The short man said and stretched out his hand: "Pay the money."
Dazhu brother and sister were dumbfounded.
How can they have money?
If I had the money, I would have made a bullock cart long ago. How could I still be in such a mess?
At this time, the tall official on the other side looked over and smoothed things over: "Come on, Old Five, let them in, there's still a queue behind them."
"Hey! You are kind-hearted,"
The short man muttered and waved impatiently at the brother and sister.
"Go, go, go. Don't block the road."
As if they were receiving a general amnesty, the brother and sister hurried into the city.
Behind me came the chatter of the officials.
"Obviously they are just two begging for food."
"It's not easy for two children to have food to eat, so why bother to make it difficult for them."
Li Dazhu and his sister looked at each other.
Li Dazhu said dissatisfied: "How do I look like a beggar?"
Xiaomian chuckled lightly, pointed at him and said, "Ragged clothes and a gray face are the same everywhere."
Especially tools for two people: baskets and baskets.
This basket and basket look like the masterpieces of two children.
How poor do you have to be to use such an ugly thing?
The county seat is the county seat, and it is very lively with people coming and going.
Dazhu nervously grabbed his sister's hand and said, "Don't let go. Follow me closely. If I lose you, I won't be able to find you anywhere."
Xiao Mian nodded obediently, then shook her brother's hand tightly, cheering him up and taking courage.
Xiaomian, an old fairy who has lived two lives, was naturally not nervous. She curiously looked at the buildings on both sides of the street. She looked at the plaques one by one.
She is looking for Baohe Tang.
However, the brother and sister walked from the street to the end of the street, but they didn't see the three words "Baohe Hall".
Dazhu stopped and discussed with his sister. "Little sister, let's ask."
Li Xiaomian...
After practicing immortality for hundreds of years, I have become accustomed to using my spiritual consciousness and being on guard. I have long forgotten that there is such a thing as asking for directions.
"Okay, brother, you can ask someone."
Dazhu had long wanted to ask for directions. Not only was he in a strange environment, but he was also in a sacred place like the county seat. He felt a little frightened.
If I didn't ask for directions, I wouldn't discuss it with my sister.
Holding his sister's hand tightly, he showed a flattering smile and asked an aunt standing on the roadside.
"Grandma, Baohetang..."
"Bah! Where did the blind beggar come from? Who do you call grandma? Ah?"
Li Dazhu...
Wow, the people in this county are really scary.
"Sister Sun, what are you doing?" An old man came over and tried to smooth things over.
Aunt Sun said angrily: "This damn boy calls me grandma. I am so young?"
Li Dazhu felt aggrieved: My step-grandmother is much younger than you.
The old man shook his head helplessly, looked at the Dazhu brothers and sisters again, and asked, "Why are you looking for Baohe Tang?"
These two children look like they are begging for food. Baohetang medicine is not cheap. Do they have money to see a doctor?
Dazhu said quickly: "My second uncle is in Baohe Hall for treatment."
The old man nodded and glanced at the basket behind Dazhu again, feeling clear in his heart.
Whatever the second uncle's illness is, it's probably all from the beginning.
They were obviously here to buy medicinal herbs.
The old man frowned. These two children looked like they were from the countryside. It was probably their first time in the city.
This was the first time I entered the city and I looked for Baohe Hall. Is Baohe Hall more famous than Anjifang, which was run by the imperial court?
This is not possible.
How can a private medical clinic compare with a medical clinic run by the imperial court?
He smiled, showing what he thought was the kindest smile.
"Brother, do you want to sell this cocklebur?"
Dazhu's eyes lit up and he asked: "Old man, do you know this herb?"
He never dared to call someone grandpa again, even though the man looked older than his grandpa.
The young man couldn't understand why city people had to pretend to be young.
"Hahaha, of course I know him."
The old man smiled kindly.
He pointed to the plaque behind him and said, "Did you see it? This is Anjifang, and I am the great doctor here."
Great doctor?
Li Xiaomian looked at the man in front of him and Anjifang behind him.
A great doctor is an official doctor appointed by the imperial court. It is the honorific title given to official doctors by the common people.
He is a great doctor, so Anjifang is a state-owned hospital?
With such a name, she thought it was a relief station.
The old man continued: "We will accept this cocklebur, and the price is fair. At least, it is more fair than what Baohe Tang gives."
"Anjifang not only collects herbal medicines at fair prices, but also provides subsidies to benefit the people when treating diseases and saving lives."
As she listened, Xiaomian couldn't help but laugh.
This old man, no, this great doctor, is promoting Anjifang.