"Thank you for the reminder, Uncle. I'll remember it." After placating him, Yu Xue Yao changed the subject. "Uncle, do you know the name of the town's clinic?"
The old man pointed at the clinic not far away. "See that? That's the town's only Ji Min Hall."
Following his finger, Yu Xue Yao indeed saw a pharmacy with a sign bearing the words "Ji Min Hall."
"Auntie, Uncle, are you going into town? I can give you a ride while I'm at it," Yu Xue Yao offered with a smile.
"Really? That would be wonderful." Surprise flashed through the woman's eyes. They had been traveling all day and were truly exhausted. A ride would certainly be much more convenient.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony." The woman climbed onto the ox cart without hesitation, while A'Fu sat on the other side.
"A'Fu, what do you want to do in town?" the woman asked.
"Mother, I want to sell candied hawthorn skewers. Father told me a few days ago that he wanted some." A'Fu blinked expectantly at her.
The woman affectionately rubbed his head. "You child."
Yu Xue Yao pressed her lips together to hide a laugh. This little rascal was truly devious. Not only did he want to cheat them out of money, he wanted them to owe him a favor as well.
"A'Fu, now that we've made some money, just tell Auntie whatever you want to buy. I'll buy it for you," the woman said generously.
A'Fu obediently nodded. "Mm."
The ox cart slowly began moving. Looking at the quiet girl beside her, the woman secretly found it strange. The girl looked no older than thirteen. Though her clothes were elegant yet simple, they could not hide the noble grace surrounding her. She wondered which wealthy family's young miss