Chapter 174: Rescuing Thirty-three Children
Wang Tongpan hurriedly dressed and tidied himself up. "I'm going to the government office to check. Don't go out today. I'm afraid there will be chaos in the city."
If those who don't care about their lives escape, there is no guarantee that nothing will happen.
I hurried to the Guancheng government office, but it was still quiet inside, with only servants cleaning the floor walking back and forth.
He called Master Qin over and asked, "The yamen runners, have you returned yet?"
Master Qin shook his head. It had been a night, and it was time for him to come back.
"My lord, I'm so happy!"
Suddenly, there were shouts of surprise from outside the door, and a yamen runner ran in quickly.
"We waited in ambush all night and finally waited for those people to return. We have now captured them all and put them in jail. We have rescued a total of 33 children, 20 boys and 13 girls!"
Wang Tongpan immediately stood up, his fat face bulging with fat. "Are you serious? How many people were arrested?"
"Ten." The bailiff's bloodshot eyes were filled with excitement: "Ten in total."
"Good!" Judge Wang was delighted. "Come on, follow me and inform the Lord!"
Just as they were about to report the good news to the prefect of Guancheng, a majestic voice came from outside the door:
"No need, I'm here in person!"
…
In a farm outside the city.
Zhu Mingqing also got up early, and after breakfast, he received a letter from Luo Huai.
Knowing that everything went well, the corners of her mouth raised slightly.
Finally caught these people.
Now it depends on whether the person behind the scenes can reveal his true identity!
"Madam, Mr. Chen and Mrs. Chen are here and are waiting next door." Hongmei came in to report.
Zhu Mingqing stood up and Hongmei followed behind him. Both of them held a wooden box in their hands and walked into the next room.
Perhaps it was not because the sweet potatoes left such a deep impression on Chen Nong last time, but when he saw the same small wooden box again this time, he stood up quickly and stared at the opposite side.
Seeing his strange behavior, Mrs. Chen quickly tugged at her sleeves and whispered, "Don't make a fuss."
Chen Nong glanced at his wife and thought to himself, if you knew the quality of the gifts Mrs. Zhu gave every time, I wonder if you could still be so calm.
Zhu Mingqing didn't waste any time and opened the lid directly.
"This is white saucer seed, this is sugarcane seed!"
Chen Nong, who has been studying crops, has naturally heard of these two things, but both are crops that are not easy to grow.
He quickly thought of a possibility: "Madam, do you want to plant it on the farm?"
Zhu Mingqing nodded slightly, and seeing Mrs. Chen looking puzzled, he explained the origins and characteristics of the two crops, but did not go into further detail regarding the further processing.
After all, all that will have to wait.
Wait until she gets Guancheng...
"But with this soil and environment, these seeds may not be able to survive." Chen Nong's gray eyebrows revealed his worry.
Zhu Mingqing raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Mr. Chen, just give it a try and you'll know. Maybe after your hands, everything will be different."
These are all seeds left by the Immortal Palace, and they have strong adaptability. In addition, there are spirit gathering stones at the bottom of the lake.
Over time, the crops around the farm will undergo some wonderful changes.
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Early in the morning, the Liu family's steward returned to the city early.
"Dad, you have to make the decision for me." He ran straight to the front yard to find his biological father and began to cry.
The Liu family steward is only in his twenties this year. He is the Liu family's biological son and the only son of the steward.
Seeing his own son lying on a stretcher with a bruised face and nose, and hearing what had happened, Butler Liu was furious.
"Let's go see the master."
As Butler Liu walked on the road, he thought to himself that he must make the Luo family pay the price no matter what.
But he and his son were of low status, so they had to find other ways.
In the study.
Housekeeper Liu wiped his tears and said, "Those seedlings must be extraordinary. I am worried that the Luo family has really grown some crops and will disrupt your business. I hope you will forgive my reckless behavior for the sake of my family's diligence."
Mr. Liu looked at the man on the stretcher who was having difficulty speaking, and his face looked very ugly.
When beating a dog, you have to consider the owner.
It was just a few seedlings, but they actually bullied his family.
"Also..." Butler Liu whispered, "I heard that Huaxianglou's business is booming, but they've never collaborated with the Liu family. I wonder if they're also thinking about getting into the grain business."
"He dares!"
Master Liu shouted.
He has worked hard to expand the Liu family over the years. If anyone dares to steal his business, he will show no mercy.
Originally, he didn't care much about the boy's injuries, but at this moment, Master Liu said directly to Butler Liu: "Take your son downstairs to recuperate first. I will definitely give him an explanation for this matter."
Butler Liu cried with joy: "Master is kind-hearted. My family will repay your kindness by working like slaves."
"Send someone to check where the Luo family purchased their food." Master Liu ordered.
Butler Liu immediately said, "Yes!"
Butler Liu found out within half an afternoon.
"Master, the food supply of Huaxianglou seems to be purchased from outside the city, but I am unable to find out the identity of the seller."
Mr. Liu's complexion improved slightly.
But this still couldn't suppress the other party's dissatisfaction with the fact that they bypassed the Liu family and bought food from other people.
"Master, I've heard that Master Xu has been squabbling with Huaxianglou." The housekeeper was happy, but his expression remained calm. "A lot of the food in Tianxianglou now comes from Huaxianglou. In my opinion, it won't be long before Huaxianglou closes down."
Hearing this, Mr. Liu's mood immediately improved.
Being swallowed up by the Xu family, good!
Then he wouldn't have to worry too much.
However, when he went to bed at night, Mr. Liu still told his wife about this matter.
"The Luo family has been demoted to this point, yet they are still so arrogant. In my opinion, it won't be long before someone takes action. Why should you worry, Master?" Madam Liu comforted.
"Madam, you're absolutely right." Master Liu was relieved. "I guess it won't take a month to use up. Then Huaxianglou won't be able to continue operating."
Madam Liu sighed, "But the food at Tianxiang Tower really can't compare to the food at Huaxiang Tower. If that comes to that, why don't you buy all those recipes? That way we can change our taste once in a while."
Master Liu's laughter echoed in the room: "Everything is up to Madam."
"Then I will send out an invitation tomorrow and invite that lady to my house. I want to see how presumptuous she can be!" Mrs. Liu showed a hint of displeasure between her eyebrows.
The next day, Mrs. Liu drank tea and watched fish in the pavilion while waiting for a reply from the Luo family.
In a moment, Butler Liu came trotting over and bowed, "Madam, since Madam Zhu is not here, no one from the Luo Mansion has come!"
He continued to instigate: "Besides, I said we could wait until Madam Zhu returns from the manor before inviting her, but the Luo family actually said... to decide later!"
"You act so casually, you simply don't take our house seriously."
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