Qingtong Alley is still some distance away.
Unlike the small alleys near the pear garden, this place is not deserted; one can see servants and merchants coming and going, and even Taoist priests with their heads covered and horsetail whisks in hand.
Shen Hua had just gotten out of the carriage when she was targeted by a Taoist priest.
"Young lady, I see that your complexion foretells a disaster of bloodshed!"
Shen Hua nodded: "Then you are quite accurate."
Taoist priest: "For just five coins, drinking my talisman water will ensure you pass through this hardship without disasters or difficulties."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hua turned to leave.
"Hey! Miss, I can give you a discount! Four coins."
"Three coins, I can't make it any less."
Shen Hua was very displeased.
"Three coins?"
"Are you insulting me?"
"Do you think I am short of silver?"
The Taoist priest's eyes twinkled and shone as he gazed upon Shen Hua as if she were a fat sheep ready for slaughter.
