Chapter 1966: Da Bao Carrying a Big Load

Chapter 1966: Da Bao Carrying a Big Load

Er Niu sighed, looking downcast. "His purse is still intact, so the three of us had to be extremely frugal, to the point where we couldn't even afford a chicken leg."

Da Bao huffed, "Ah Rui is quite cunning. He hides his money very well. The purse hanging from his waist was filled with small stones and a few copper coins, while he concealed the real money all over his body."

When they first saw it, they were amazed. He would take copper coins from his sleeves during meals, silver fragments from his belt during lodging, silver notes from the hollow of a wooden hairpin when buying things, and even had money hidden in his shoes, collars, the crevices of his book box, and inside book covers. His money was scattered everywhere.

Da Bao grumbled, "I don't know how he, at such a young age, is so crafty, hiding money like that."

Shu Rui smirked, "All of this is just life experience. When we were in exile, it was much more chaotic there than here. Besides, if I hadn't hidden my money so securely, the three of us would have gone hungry."

Shu Yu turned her head slightly to look at Ying Dong. Whenever the three young men went out, Ying Dong accompanied them. However, Shu Yu had made it clear that Ying Dong was only responsible for their safety. All other matters, such as dining, traveling, and making friends, were up to them.

So, even when their purses were stolen or they were deceived, Ying Dong could only stand by and watch, albeit reluctantly.

Ying Dong nodded when he noticed Miss Shu's gaze. "Indeed, this trip has been quite challenging for the three young masters."

Da Bao angrily added, "Exactly! We even have to work to earn money. I had to carry a heavy load for someone. If my mother knew how much suffering I've endured, she would be in tears."

"Carrying a heavy load?" Meng Han found it thrilling. "You guys actually did that too?"

Now even Shu Rui and Er Niu looked embarrassed. They had to be frugal because they were running out of money.

The main reason was their money being stolen and scammed, which was their own fault. Just two days after leaving home, they were left with only one purse. They cared about their reputation and couldn't return home so soon; they would become a laughingstock.

Although Shu Rui still had money, it was clearly not enough for the three of them. They needed to save.

Moreover, they weren't born into wealthy families, so they had no qualms about taking up odd jobs. They were determined to earn money, even if it meant doing odd tasks or delivering messages for others.

Little did they know that they would end up carrying heavy loads. Da Bao cried that night.

However, despite their young age, they couldn't endure the burden for long, and the next day, the employer decided they were unfit for the job.

They had to settle for washing dishes, assisting people, and earning a meager income. Still, at least they got a taste of the challenges adults faced.

During this time, they crossed paths with Xun Sheng.

Xun Sheng was quite curious about how these young men from a noble family had ended up doing odd jobs here. He wondered if something had happened to the County Princess's household.

Of course, the three couldn't admit that their purses had been stolen and they had been scammed. Instead, they claimed that they had come here to experience various aspects of life.

Xun Sheng, seeing Ying Dong following them but not helping, believed their story.

Later, he informed them of an upcoming poetry gathering and invited them to attend.