Qian Yixiu and a few others made their way to the northern end of the village to wait for the ox cart. Since it wasn't a market day in the county, there weren't many people heading to the county town. By exactly Chen hour, including her family, there were only six people, and Uncle Wu urged the ox cart forward.
Apart from the three members of their family, the other three were a man with two children. Though the man showed some interest in the items they were covering and took a few extra glances, he wasn't like the women who would eagerly pry for information. After exchanging greetings, everyone fell silent, and Qian Yixiu fell asleep in Lady Wu's arms.
Upon reaching Xishan County, Lady Wu reluctantly handed over five wen money to Uncle Wu. Uncle Wu also mentioned that they would return from the west city gate at precisely Wei hour's end, and they would not wait for any stragglers.
