50. Silver is good to have, right?

Bolin shook his head. ''The contract is way too good. We get every three months five big silvers. That is more than we can get if we work as guards for three months. Free food, free clothes and free accommodation. Our only job is to do anything related to her. From protection to gathering information and trade if she needs.''

Shin Young nodded. ''That much money is too much. I need to talk to her.''

Bolin stopped him. ''Don't. I think she is already afraid we will leave her. With this money she just wanted to make sure we won't run away.''

They both sighed. That child has too many fears.

''What happened from your side.'' Shin Young could see a few blood drops on his clothes and shoes and pointed at it.

Bolin noticed it and sighed. ''I need to change my clothes, again. That woman was hard to knack. She told me many interesting things. Let me change. She needs to hear it and you can just listen. It is huge.''

No one commented about what happened to Ruoxi. When he changed they went to the kitchen where Minyu already was looking hungrily at the porridge. ''It smells so nice. Please wait for me until I wash my hands quickly.''

Shu Ya smiled and just filled the two big bowls for Bolin and Shin Young. ''Here. Eat. Mingli did try, but it seems I will have to teach you all how to cook. And you will teach me and Louli how to protect ourselves.''

They just nodded and started eating. Looking at them how they started inhaling food like hungry ghosts she almost dropped the bowl she wanted to fill for Mingyu. Luckily he came on time and jumped to hold it. ''What happened?''

She pointed at the two men that innocently showed empty bowls. ''We were hungry.''

''Really hungry ghosts...'' She shook her head and filled first Mingyu's bowl then theirs, and then her own. Luckily she made a lot of food or she would have to cook again.

Bolin now started eating slower and started explaining. ''Miss, I found out what that woman found on this farm.'' He swallowed a full spoon of rice and then continued. ''Silver. Its a silver mine. Bunch of silvers can be dug out here.''

Shu Ya dropped her spoon and it fell with clanck to the floor. ''What did you say?''

''Its silver. Miss, you will become rich.'' He smiled brightly but when he saw her ashen expression he stopped smiling. ''What is it, miss?''

''I need one of you to take horses and travel to the capital. Lord Ko told me he will be in the capital in wintertime. He needs to come here as soon as possible. How long will it take to go there?'' She started shaking. This time she really became sacred.

Mingyu furrowed his eyebrows. ''These two can't go there as no one knows them. I will go, miss. Last time it was Mingli. This time I will go.''

Shu Ya turned her head and with almost black eyes from her look at him deeply. ''I will give you lots of money to take with you. No matter how you get there. Fly, ride, borrow, carriage, ship... I don't know what is the fastest way. You must find him and warn him. He needs to report it to the Emperor. This is something that is matter of kingdom. Not personal gain. This silver mine. I will give up. Officially. I need to make this big thing. Really a big thing. Or we all will disappear in wind and never gone be seen again.''

Bolin looked ta her as he didn't know what is going on. ''Miss, please explain.''

''This place borders with the northern countries. But it still belongs to our country. But if they find out about silver mine before Emperor don't send someone here. we might have huge trouble. This or that way, we might become traitors of our country.'' She turned her head to Bolin.

''Do you maybe know the exact location?'' She blinked ta him.

He nodded and pointed under his feet. ''Under us. It seems they found some sort of cave system by mistake and found out that whole walls are filled with silver residue. How should we do this?''

''Mingyu, finish food and pack stuff. Shin Young, you go with him. Seriously. If I blow this up, they can't do anything as everyone will look at me. Bolin you are coming with me to see the mine. Mingli will stay here.'' She stood up and quickly entered her room.

''Mingli, I ...'' She wanted to say something but saw him shaking his head.

''I wanted to get more porridge and I heard it. I will stay here and protect the farm. You go with Bolin straight to the city council and hit the drum so that the whole city could hear it. At this time everyone is still outside. Make it bigger and hit drums near the red-light district. Right on the other side of the street is the royal academy. Many scholars are there.'' Mingli took out a small knife out his boot and gave it to her. ''Kill and don't ask too many questions. If someone asks why just say someone attacked you. You are a small child. They will believe. Especially in this situation.''

Shu Ya took the knife and put it inside her sleeve. ''I will do that. You watch over Louli. How is she?''

''Deep sleep. Don't worry.'' He patted her head and felt helpless. A small child that worries so much. But life just doesn't let her relax even for a minute.

She came out and saw Mingyu and Shin Young rushing out. ''You two stop there. Here.'' Two necklaces could be seen in her open hand.

They looked ta her in wonder. She rolled her eyes. ''These are necklaces with the paper bills inside. Use it, please. Money is there to be spent. My life is more important than money. We can always earn money later on.''

The nodded and each took the necklace and wanted to rush when she stopped them. ''You two fools. Going like that?''