Unlimited Resources: Raising a Minister with a Space Supermarket

Chapter 579 - 511: Salt Transport Envoy of Lianghuai

Fu Qionglin mentioned Su Jingchen, resolving Jun Tingye’s urgent need.

If it weren’t for Fu Qionglin bringing him up, Jun Tingye would almost forget about Su Jingchen. There’s no choice, the Northern Border is too remote, Hu Kingdom is nearly obliterated, the Northern Border has no wars, taxes are paid on time every year, never delayed. Occasionally submitted memorials always indicate improvements in the Northern Border.

In short, Su Jingchen managed Linzhou well, so the Emperor has no extra worry. Hence, the Emperor vividly remembers those other states that left him utterly exhausted.

Here, Jun Tingye made a decision, and two months later, Su Jingchen, far away in the Northern Land, received the imperial edict.

No need to return to the capital, go directly to Yangzhou. The Lianghuai Salt Transport Bureau is in chaos, waiting for Su Jingchen to take charge.

Yu Xiaolian wailed; it was bitter cold in midwinter, and they had to rush to Yangzhou. Emperor, can’t you do something nice?

Despite complaints, they dared not defy the edict. They packed belongings, took Su Family’s original servants and those newly acquired in recent years, and set off.

Braving the wind and snow, although Yu Xiaolian’s carriage was specially reinforced and sealed, it couldn’t stop the pervasive cold.

Fortunately, Yu Xiaolian had a cheat tool—occasionally changing to a fully charged warmer and wrapping herself in a duvet.

On the road, when Su Yuntong, the child, got hungry, Yu Xiaolian simply carried her into the space. Anyway, without her instruction, Cao Gen wouldn’t open the carriage door.

Entering the space, feeling the comfortable temperature, Yu Xiaolian sighed in relief.

Before departure, Su Jinghua wanted to share a carriage with her, she refused. The maid wanted to join to help care for the child; she refused that too.

Seeing now, refusing them was right, the space is better, not cold.

Since the last upgrade, Yu Xiaolian’s space could hear sounds within a few meters outside, so she wasn’t worried about someone suddenly seeking her.

She fed the child, who quickly fell asleep again.

Yu Xiaolian laid beside the child, comfortably taking a nap.

Until they reached the post station, Su Jingchen called her from outside the carriage, and Yu Xiaolian carried the child out of the space.

No choice, the weather was too cold; at an official post house, they had to stop and warm up.

Although maids were also riding in carriages, spending too long outdoors, the carriage drivers couldn’t bear the freezing cold.

If traveling fast, it would have taken four to five days to reach Bohai City; however, it took them twelve days.

Once Su Jingchen settled in Bohai City’s post station, County Magistrate Liu of Bohai City immediately came to visit.

No choice, Su Jingchen was formerly the Yangcheng County Magistrate; they were of the same rank.

Later, Su Jingchen became Linzhou Magistrate, a fourth-rank officer, his superior.

Now, Su Jingchen is the Salt Transport Envoy of Lianghuai, a third-rank official and a lucrative position. How can he not pay respects!

Even though he was threatened by Su Jingchen before to send salt and seafood to Linzhou for three years, County Magistrate Liu always resented Su Jingchen. Yet, from vice magistrate to magistrate, he received Su Jingchen’s assistance, hence they found mutual benefits.

County Magistrate Liu invited Su Jingchen’s family over for a grand feast. Then he instructed the dock to reserve an entire deck on a big ship for Su Jingchen, they even loaded their horses and carriage onto the ship.

Although Yu Xiaolian had traveled from Bohai City to Lu State multiple times, such "exclusive ship" treatment was a first to enjoy.

It’s good to be a high-ranking officer; wherever you go, people accommodate you.

From Bohai City to Lu State takes two days; Yu Xiaolian and her group stayed on the third deck of the big ship, while their horses and carriage were placed on the first deck.

"Xiaolian, when we first set off, I was worried about Tongtong. But unexpectedly, this child is quite hearty. I’m the one who fell sick from the cold, yet she’s fine, her little face is still so fair and soft!" After dinner with dry food, Gao Shi came to Yu Xiaolian’s room to see the child.

Yu Xiaolian saw her approaching and quickly stopped her, "Fifth Aunt, you’ve caught a cold, don’t walk around. Go back to your room and rest!"

You’re sick, keep away!

What if you pass it to me and my daughter?

Gao Shi chuckled awkwardly, "I forgot that colds are contagious, I’ll leave now!"

"Xiaolian, you must take good care of the child; Manyue and Jinhua are also feeling discomfort, and their noses are starting to run!"

Yu Xiaolian frowned, "Didn’t you have Doctor Sha check them out?"

Doctor Sha, their family doctor added last year, chosen for convenience, ready to assist anytime.