Surviving In The Ancient Times With Limitless Supplies
Chapter 42: Another Favor

Chapter 42: Another Favor

Turning to look at the rest of the Fan family, Xiao Shao asked, "Have you all decided to stay?"

In addition to Fan Zhengyin and his younger sister Fan Zhengxue, there were also their half-sisters, as well as their parents and his father’s concubines. Fan Zhengyin looked at his father and asked, "Father, what is your decision?"

Hearing his son’s question, Fan Zhiheng looked at Xiao Shao and said, "I will leave with my family. I am really ashamed to rely on Eldest Young Master Xiao’s kindness."

After speaking, together with his wife, concubines and children, he bowed deeply to Fan Guohai.

"Father, this son is not filial. I can’t let my incompetence drag you and Da Lang down. This son will repay your kindness in the future." He spoke in a hoarse voice.

He bowed three times at Fan Guohai, then straightened his waist and walked towards the mule cart without looking back. Seeing her father go away, Fan Zhengxue looked at her elder brother worriedly. Seeing that her elder brother just stood there in silence, she tugged on his sleeve.

"Elder brother, father and the others are leaving."

Fan Zhengyin looked at her tenderly, and asked, "Xue’er, will you be with your elder brother or your father?"

Fan Zhengxue blinked a few times while she was thinking seriously. After a while, she raised her head and looked at her elder brother’s gentle eyes.

"Elder Brother, Xue’er will stay with you." She said seriously without hesitation.

After getting her answer, Fan Zhengyin nodded and rubbed her head gently. Fan Zhengyin looked away from his younger sister, then looked at Xiao Shao and said, "I will go with Eldest Young Master Xiao."

Although he had expected this answer a long time ago, Xiao Shao was still satisfied after hearing his answer. Nodding to Fan Zhengyin, he said, "Don’t worry, Second Young Master Fan. As long as you follow me, what I have, you will also have."

Hearing Xiao Shao’s words, Fan Zhengyin knelt down and clasped his fists. With a calm and solemn voice, he said, "Today, I, Fan Zhengyin, swear to Heaven that I will never betray Xiao Shao. As long as Xiao Shao stays true to what he says, I will keep my oath."

Fan Zhengyin spoke calmly, but Xiao Shao could feel his determination. Stretching out his hands, Xiao Shao helped him stand up. Patting Fan Zhengyin on the shoulder, Xiao Shao said, "Thank you."

"Mhm." Fan Zhengyin nodded calmly at him.

Xu Xiang sat on the mule cart, watching the touching scene of Fan Zhengyin swearing allegiance to Xiao Shao with interest. She chewed her dried squid and watched the rest of the members of the Fan family approach her. Curious about why they had come to her, she put down the bag of dried squid.

After Fan Zhicheng and others stood in front of her, he saluted politely, and said, "Miss Xu, I’m sorry for disturbing your resting time. My name is Fan Zhicheng, and I am the eldest son of Fan Guohai. These are my wife, concubines and children."

Xu Xiang stood up and returned the salute, and asked, "Is there anything I can do for you, Eldest Master Fan?"

Hearing her question, they looked at each other in confusion. Seeing that they were confused, Xu Xiang glanced at Xiao Shao for a second, then looked at Fan Zhicheng, and asked, "Does Eldest Master Fan have something to tell me?"

Fan Zhicheng came back to his senses, gave her a polite smile, and said, "Ah, it’s like this. Just now, Eldest Young Master Xiao asked us whether we wanted to stay or leave, and we chose to leave."

Xu Xiang nodded, and said expressionlessly: "I see."

Not getting the response he wanted, Fan Zhicheng felt awkward and glanced at Fan Zhiheng. As the eldest master of the Fan family, it was really embarrassing to ask for supplies from a young lady. Knowing what Fan Zhicheng meant after looking at his eyes, Fan Zhiheng stepped forward with a smile on his face.

He bowed to Xu Xiang slightly and said, "This one is Fan Guohai’s third son, Fan Zhiheng. When we were talking to Eldest Young Master Xiao, we asked if we could bring some food and water along with us for our journey, and Eldest Young Master Xiao said that we can come and ask Miss Xu about this matter."

When Xu Xiang heard Fan Zhiheng’s words, she glanced at Xiao Shao. There was a slight smile on the corner of her lips, as she lowered her eyes.

’It seems that Xiao Shao owes me another favor. If he continues to do this, I don’t know if he will be able to repay his debt in the future.’

Xu Xiang looked up at them and asked, "Is that so?"

Fan Zhicheng and Fan Zhiheng looked at each other, and endured the shame under Xu Xiang’s calm gaze before Fan Zhiheng said, "That is indeed the case."

Seeing their awkward and embarrassed faces, Xu Xiang looked at the others and said, "In that case, I will give you some water, food and money."

She thought for a while and calculated the amount of food and water they needed, before saying. "I will give each of you four catties of barley, three catties of millet, and five taels of silver. Since I’m running out of water, I can only give each of you a bag of water."

Hearing what she said just now, they immediately agreed. Everyone knows water is harder to come by than food after the seven years long drought. Sometimes, even if you have money, you may not be able to buy water. This little money of five taels of silver, can last for a few years if it can be used sparingly. Moreover, she gave these supplies to them individually.

Fan Zhiheng looked at the members of the first house of the Fan family, and hated that his family members were not as much as Fan Zhicheng. If he has more children or concubines, he can get more supplies and money from Xu Xiang today. Looking around, he didn’t see his two direct descendants.

Whispering to his main wife, he asked, "Where is Er Lang and Xue’er?"

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