Chapter 20: Earning the Difference as a Middleman

Needless to say, the Yang family definitely favored boys over girls. For his son to marry a wife, he did not care about his daughter’s happiness.

“The third girl, is it expensive to get a wife?” Bai Caoshi asked. She had forgotten that her original self had also gotten married at the age of fourteen. She did not know how many betrothal gifts she had received. When she married Zhe Yu again, there were no betrothal gifts or dowry.

The third girl lowered her head. “I want two taels of silver. I’m leaving soon. My in-laws’ house is dozens of miles away.”

For some reason, Bai Caoshi felt that the third girl suited her taste. She was capable and had a good temper. If her business expanded in the future and she needed help, the third girl would be a good choice.

Looking at the silkworm baby on the silkworm board, which seemed to be shedding its skin, Bai Caoshi suddenly had an idea. “Third girl, if you have two taels of silver, does that mean you don’t have to get married? No, no, no. I don’t mean that you don’t want to get married, but that you’ll marry a few years later. You’re still so young.”

The third girl blinked. Compared to getting married, she preferred to grow mulberry and silkworms at home. “Should, maybe be okay?”

Bai Caoshi pointed at the silkworm plaque. “Do you still have the skins of these silkworms? If you trust me, I can sell these skins. When you have money, your family won’t be in a hurry to marry you off.”

The third girl did not expect that silkworm molting could be sold for money. She looked happy. “Yes, there’s quite a lot. I was going to throw it away.”

At this moment, Bai Caoshi’s eyes were burning as she pressed down on the third girl’s arm. “How about this? The third girl, tidy up the silkworm molting and give it to me along with the ones that have been shed over the past two days. I’ll go to the town and guarantee that I’ll bring back at least two taels of silver for you.”

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After returning from the Yang family, Bai Caoshi held a mulberry branch, a gourd of mulberries, and a small handful of silkworm molting in her hand. She felt refreshed.

She couldn’t wait to find a private place to record these treasures.

In the courtyard, Zhe Yu was exercising, practicing the Five-Animal Exercises that Bai Caoshi had drawn for him. He was extremely tall, so he was especially eye-catching.

Bao Caoshi burst out laughing, he was so diligent.

“What are you laughing at?” Zhe Yu stopped.

“Well, bring a clay bowl over after training. There are delicious mulberries.”

With that, Bai Caoshi went to her room.

“Sweet Che Qianzi, I want to record mulberry branches and mulberries.”

Che Qianzi’s voice resounded in her sea of consciousness.

“Mulberry branch, flat in nature and tastes bitter. It expels rheumatism, clears the meridians, and promotes moisture. It can be exchanged for 25 points. Mulberry is cold in nature and tastes sweet, which is good for the joints of the five internal organs, clears the blood Qi, calms the soul, and suppresses the spirit. It can be exchanged for 50 points.”

Bai Caoshi almost applauded and cheered. “I’m rich! I’m rich! I’m rich! I just casually went to the Yang family and earned more than I did when I went up the mountain.” What a precious mulberry tree.

She recorded the mulberry branches and a few mulberries. “I’ll record the root bark of white mulberry and frostbitten mulberry leaf in the fall. There’s a reward, right?”

The system sensed the host’s excitement, and its motivation to complete missions increased drastically. “There are rewards. Also, dear host, aren’t you going to consider recording the silkworm molting in your hand?”

Bai Caoshi plucked out two silkworm molts and placed them on the table. “Didn’t you say that we could exchange a herb for a herb? Can silkworm molts work too?”

“Of course. Silkworm molting is also a herb. Li Shizhen1 has recorded it. Silkworm molting is recorded in terms of kilograms. Half a kilogram is 100 points.”

It turned out that Bai Caoshi did not have enough.

“Can I not ask for points? I want silver taels. Twenty taels will do.” She also wanted to experience the joy of being a middleman. In the blink of an eye, it would increase tenfold.

The system was speechless and fell into a short silence. “Host, you’re being unkind. If you don’t record it now, the price will decrease in the future.”

“What, the price of recording herbs is affected by supply and demand?” Bai Caoshi pursed her lips. Silkworm molting was related to the third girl’s marriage, so she decided not to earn this money for the time being.

She went to wash the mulberries and presented them to Zhe Yu as if she was presenting a treasure. “Yu Bao1, eat the mulberries.”

Zhe Yu was speechless with the new nickname.

Giving her a glare, Bai Caoshi instantly quieted down.