Crossing the Unknown Country

Chapter 511 Su He rescues people on the boat

They were 100% satisfied with the marriage. Both parties were easy to talk to. The matchmaker earned five taels of silver without much effort. They were so happy that they kept saying nice things as if they were free.

The two children who were praised were the best in the world. It was true that a matchmaker could make a sow look like a beauty.

Both parties happily discussed all matters and dates for the wedding. The Cui family had already asked someone to look at a few dates with the birth dates of the two children. The two families chose the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month two months later. They couldn't rush it. They needed to buy a house for them, renovate it, and prepare the betrothal gifts. The time couldn't be advanced.

After Su He waited for them to come back, she learned that the matter was settled and told them that she was going back. She was really worried about Su Run and had to go back to check on her own business. Now that her family was here and her grandparents were in their hometown, she also needed to go back to take care of them.

After discussing it, everyone decided to let Su He go back with the masters, so that they would feel relieved. They would go back the same way they came, take a carriage to the pier, and then take a boat home along the river.

This way is safer and the journey is shorter. Although they are a little worried, they all support Su He's decision.

Three days later, Su He set out for home. They traveled light. Su He hid banknotes under his clothes and in his bag, and other things could be bought on the way.

They all knew that wealth should not be shown to others, and the masters all had money on them. Su He never treated her own people badly, and the reason why the masters were willing to follow them wholeheartedly was largely due to her generosity and courtesy.

She never treated her master as a servant, and gave him a generous sum of money every month, and would add extra money if there was anything. Her family's food and accommodation were the same as theirs, with no difference.

The only difference is that they don't live in the same courtyard, but live together. Su He would send people to invite them when there was something going on, and usually he would take Su He brothers and sisters to practice martial arts.

In this way, they are respected and have no burden. Who would not want to live like this? It is safe and casual, and they can earn a lot of money.

They were walking on the road, and most people didn't dare to approach them. Their masters took turns driving the carts, and people could tell at a glance that they were martial artists. Three carts were driving along the way, and no one bothered them just because they were driving the carts. Su He's masters had all been on the battlefield, and they stood straight with murderous aura.

When they arrived at the dock, they sold the carriage and exchanged it for silver notes, and then went back to buy more. Otherwise, the carriage would need a boat ticket, and the price was not cheap, so why waste that money?

They had agreed long ago that they would sell the carriage here, buy some simple daily necessities and more food, and then take the boat back. When they got to the dock there, they would buy another carriage to go back home, as the carriages there were cheaper.

After they bought their stuff, they boarded the ship with their bags on their backs. They lived in adjacent cabins. Su He was placed in the middle so that there were people on both sides. If there was any movement in Su He's place, they would be able to find it in time.

Su He originally thought that this boat trip would go by peacefully, but who knew that she was just unable to sit still.

On the second day of the boat ride, Su He was sitting on the boat looking at the scenery on both sides. Suddenly, he heard a commotion in the cabin and someone was calling for help. As a doctor, Su He rushed over to see what happened.

It turned out that an elderly village woman suddenly fainted, and her family members were anxious and shouted for help.

Su He carried an acupuncture kit and emergency medicine, and walked up to him and said loudly: "I have learned some medical skills, let me take a look!"

When people heard that there was a doctor, they quickly made way for him. When they saw that it was a girl, they all looked at him with suspicion. However, no one questioned him. There were no other doctors on the ship, and having one was better than having none.

Su He didn't say much. He took out a silver needle and inserted it directly into the philtrum. Then he bled the old man at the ten points. After a while, the old man whimpered a few times and gradually woke up.

Su He asked her to sit aside first, stretched out his hand to feel her pulse, took out a bottle of pills from his pocket, poured out a dozen pills, wrapped them in paper, and handed them to the old man's family.

She then instructed, "Take three pills at a time, three times a day. It will probably take two days to get better. The old man is still a little weak. Go home and eat some eggs and meat to replenish his body."

She looked at the old man's clothes and knew that his family was poor. He was covered in patches and looked pale and thin. But she still had to remind him that this was all she could do.

The old woman's son rubbed his rough hands nervously and muttered, "We... understand, but we don't know how much we should pay for your medical expenses."