The next day, even before the crack of dawn, Xiao'er woke up. She found that Mrs. Liu had already prepared a pot of white porridge and steamed some buns. Shen Chengyao had also made a pot of chestnuts following Xiao'er's directions. The pot of chestnuts that was currently being prepared was also spreading a fresh aroma around.
After Xiao'er had finished freshening up, Jingrui and Jinghao woke up too. After the family had their breakfast together, Shen Chengyao loaded a cart full of goods and three children onto a bullock cart and set off towards the county.
Upon reaching the county, Shen Chengyao found a stand, unloaded the goods from the bullock cart and started looking for casual labor. The street was always well patrolled by officers on market days so the security was good. No one dared to make trouble, so Shen Chengyao was at ease leaving the children to sell the goods. There were other children selling goods on the street as well.
