After the little cannon fodder was reborn, he chose the villain childhood sweetheart

Magistrate Zhu waved his hand and County Assistant Magistrate He came over holding a wooden tray.

He tore open the red cloth, revealing four large silver ingots neatly placed inside.

"Here are two hundred taels of silver, the reward for killing the bandit leader. Also, I heard that you will be taking part in this year's county examination. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I, the county magistrate, will be able to give you some pointers."

This sentence is equivalent to revealing the question to Xie Lan.

After all, the county examination was presided over by the county magistrate.

County Magistrate Zhu admired Xie Lan, so it was understandable that he gave him some leniency.

Unexpectedly, Xie Lan nodded and said, "Thank you for your kindness, magistrate. But I want to take the imperial examination based on my own ability, so that my efforts over the years will not be in vain."

Magistrate Zhu praised: "Very good! With your upright character, you will surely pass the county examination smoothly. I was worrying too much."

Xie Lan bowed his head and saluted towards him, his attitude very humble.

Considering that He's injuries had not yet healed, County Magistrate Zhu sat for a while and then left with County Magistrate He.

After he left, Lord Zhou extended an olive branch to Xie Lan, saying, "Mr. Xie, after you take the county exam, how about coming to study at my Mingyue Academy? All tuition and other things are free."

Xie Lan did not refuse, but said: "Okay, thank you for your kindness, Lord Zhou."

Seeing that he readily accepted it this time, Lord Zhou was in a good mood.

He admired Xie Lan's kindness and righteousness very much, so he accepted him as his attendant and sent him to the academy to study so that he could meet him often.

"Well, I'll wait for good news from your county exam."

Lord Zhou sat for a while and then went out, leaving Captain Zhao alone.

Captain Zhao's attention was not on Xie Lan, but on Jiang Wan.

Jiang Wan picked up the tea and took a sip, then looked up in confusion and met Captain Zhao's eyes.

"Brother Zhao, just say whatever you want to say."

She knew that Captain Zhao had something to say, but because County Magistrate Zhu and the others were there, he couldn't say it out loud.

Now that there were only three of them left, Jiang Wan asked first.

Captain Zhao chuckled and said, "Sure enough, it can't be hidden from Miss Jiang's discerning eyes."

Jiang Wan: Brother, your eyes are so direct, and she is not a fool, how could she not notice?

"Brother Zhao, just be frank. We are all family here."

Captain Zhao did not hesitate and said, "Miss Jiang, did you develop the pills you gave us that day at Rising Sun Mountain? Do you still have them?"

As soon as he asked this question, Xie Lan's sharp eyes were cast towards him.

Captain Zhao shrugged at him and said, "Brother Xie Lan, don't be nervous. I'm just asking casually. I have absolutely no bad intentions."

Jiang Wan was not so defensive, but did not answer. Instead, he asked, "Brother Zhao, why are you asking me for pills?"

Captain Zhao said truthfully: "To be honest, the last time I took your pills, the bleeding stopped very quickly, I thought it was amazing. After returning, Captain Tao asked me about the fierce battle that day and how we were able to hold on. I accidentally... let it slip..."

Xie Lan's eyes turned cold, and he interrupted him, saying, "Captain Zhao, you should know that there are some things you shouldn't say."

Captain Zhao had a sad face and said regretfully, "I was wrong! I also know that the pills given by Miss Jiang are magical, and I shouldn't say it carelessly. But I can't control my mouth when I drink..."

Jiang Wan said helplessly: "Brother Zhao, your injury hasn't healed yet, why are you still drinking?"

If the wound has not healed, drinking alcohol will affect wound healing and may also cause inflammation.

Captain Zhao scratched his head and said embarrassedly: "I'm used to drinking. If I don't drink for a day, I feel uncomfortable all over..."

Jiang Wan was too lazy to blame him anymore, and just said: "I developed those pills, so what is Brother Zhao going to do?"

After confirming the truth, Captain Zhao's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said, "Since you developed it, can you develop ten more for me? Don't worry, I won't take it for nothing, I'll buy it from you! Our military preparation station occasionally sends soldiers out to suppress bandits and quell riots. In the suppression of bandits, swords have no eyes, and if you are accidentally injured, if you can't get timely treatment, your injuries will be aggravated, and you may even break your arms and legs. So Captain Tao asked me and Miss Jiang to buy some special bleeding pills to save for critical moments in the future."

Jiang Wan understood and said, "If Captain Tao hadn't arrived in time, we wouldn't have been saved. Since he asked me for the hemostatic pills, I can just give them to him directly. You don't have to spend money to buy them."

"How can that be done!"

Captain Zhao was unwilling and said seriously: "A pill with such significant effect cannot be developed in a short time. You spent time and effort to develop it, how can we take it for free! We must give you silver, just tell us how much ten hemostatic pills cost!"

Seeing that he insisted like this, Jiang Wan reported a number: "One hundred taels."

"W-what?!"

Captain Zhao was dumbfounded.

Ten hemostatic pills for one hundred taels?

This is almost as good as gold!

Captain Zhao's face froze, and he hesitated, "One, one hundred taels?"

Jiang Wan found it funny and said, "Yes, Brother Zhao, how cheap do you think such a useful hemostatic pill can be? The raw materials alone are rare and precious, and it takes a lot of effort to develop them. I'm offering you a hundred taels, which is already the cheapest price. I only count the cost, and I don't want any profit."

She wasn't lying, she was telling the truth.

Internal pills such as Ningshang Pills weigh ten liang each.

There are also quick-setting pills that are more effective.

But the quick-setting pills cost one hundred taels each, and she couldn't buy them for the time being.

Yesterday, Jiang Wangang discovered that her trading mall could be upgraded.

After upgrading, you can buy pills with more exotic effects.

But the price of those pills is astonishing, often hundreds or even thousands of taels.

And it costs 100,000 taels of silver to upgrade the mall.

So her most important task right now is to make money!

Now the business that comes to her door requires her to pay for it, and she feels a little depressed.

The number of one hundred taels was too much for Captain Zhao.

Even though he was a centurion, the monthly military salary was not enough for him to spend. How could he take out a hundred taels at once?

He said awkwardly: "You are right, we thought too simply. Wait for me to go back and report to Captain Tao and ask him for the silver."

Jiang Wan smiled and said, "No need, Brother Zhao. I just happen to have ten left. You can take them back to Lord Tao. And by the way, tell him to thank him for saving my life."

"Silly, suppressing bandits is our job, it's not a life-saving favor, Miss Jiang, you are too polite."

Jiang Wan wanted to thank Captain Tao. If he hadn't arrived in time that day, Xie Lan and the others might have already...

She said, "Brother Zhao, don't refuse. Come with me to get the pills."

Seeing her insistence, Captain Zhao had no choice but to compromise and clenched his fist in gratitude, "Thank you Miss Jiang for your generosity. Zhao is very grateful."

Seeing that Jiang Wan took the initiative to give the pills, Xie Lan didn't say anything more and just watched the two of them leave quietly.