Chapter 270 Buying Clothes
In the following days, Zhu Mingqing was receiving various vegetable and fruit seeds.
I don’t know where Luo Tingshan got them from. Although there are some duplicates, most of them are rare specialties from different regions.
For example, bananas, lychees, and mangoes from the south have little chance of survival in the north, but Zhu Mingqing still handed them over to Chen Nong, hoping that they would be handled well and could survive longer in the river water blessed by the spirit gathering stone.
"Qingqing, I'm going to retreat to the immortal palace, and this time it may take longer." The little world spirit flapped its wings, with high spirits.
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The matter of Magistrate Liu came to an end. Dai Yinlan took her daughter Liu Sisi and followed her elder brother Dai Kun to prepare to leave Guancheng.
The autumn weather is clear and crisp.
Outside the city.
"Sister, we'll be apart today and I don't know when we'll meet again. I know you like the fruit and vegetable shop I opened, so take these with you and eat them on the road." Zhu Mingqing said.
I saw a huge cart loaded with all kinds of fresh vegetables and fruits.
The journey from Guancheng to the capital is long and arduous, and it is certain that one will not be able to eat or sleep well on the way.
But having these things to do is better than nothing.
Dai Kun frowned slightly. Although he had heard that the fruits and vegetables from the Luo family in Guancheng were of good quality, bringing them with him on the road would inevitably delay his journey.
Just as he was about to speak, Dai Yinlan held his arm.
"I appreciate your kindness, but I will never be able to eat such delicious fruits and vegetables again in the capital."
She looked regretful.
Zhu Mingqing smiled and said, "Can I have a moment to talk?"
Dai Yinlan was puzzled, but followed anyway.
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On the way to the capital, the Dai family had been walking for three days. Fortunately, they still had some fresh fruits to eat, which made their mouths water and had a unique taste.
Dai Kun was tired from riding, so he got into the carriage to rest and took out an apple to eat.
He asked, "What are you looking at?"
Dai Yinlan folded the paper, thought for a moment, and said, "Brother, what do you think if I also open a fruit and vegetable shop like this in the capital?"
Dai Kun was helpless: "The geology is different, and the quality of fruits and vegetables is slightly different. It's difficult to grow fruits exactly like the Luo family's!"
Dai Yinlan: "I didn't say grow, I said sell!"
Dai Kun shook the fruit in his hand and asked, "Sell this?"
Dai Yinlan nodded: "Is it possible?"
“No hope!”
"Why?"
Dai Kun finished his meal in a few bites and explained, "Guancheng is thousands of miles away from the capital. This fruit has already gone bad before it even reaches the capital. What are you going to sell it with?"
He knew his sister was worried about his and his niece's life in the capital, so he comforted her: "All the expenses of the family will be covered by my eldest brother, so don't worry about these things."
Dai Yinlan disagreed: "Why can't I open a shop? Besides, Sister Zhu said that as long as I cooperate with her, I don't have to worry about the transportation of fruits and vegetables. They will definitely be delivered to the capital intact."
Liu Sisi also helped out, saying, "Uncle, my mother and I haven't been back to the capital for a long time, so we naturally need to find something to do. Otherwise, when we are idle, we tend to have random thoughts."
Dai Kun laughed and said, "You're so young, yet you've already started to daydream. Once you get to the capital, there will be plenty of playmates and banquets. I guarantee you'll be so happy there that you won't want to leave."
Dai Yinlan immediately said, "Brother, Sisi has reached the age of marriage!"
The implication is that you are already at your husband's house, so why are you still thinking about having fun?
Dai Kun said with a smile, "Don't worry, uncle will find a good family for Sisi when the time comes."
Liu Sisi blushed and stopped talking.
"Then please help me find my shop. I still want to work with Sister Zhu." Dai Yinlan added, "I always feel that living like Sister Zhu is more interesting."
Dai Kun couldn't help but think of that free-spirited woman. She could be so open-minded even in such a situation, and her character was much stronger than that of men.
Maybe if my sister spends more time with her, she can get over it as soon as possible.
"Okay, but this matter must be kept secret. Don't let too many people know that you are still in contact with the Luo family."
"Don't worry, big brother. I understand these things." Dai Yinlan turned around and gave her daughter some instructions, telling her not to tell outsiders about what she saw today or in Guancheng.
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After seeing off the Dai family, Magistrate Wang had almost gotten through the busiest period and wanted to hold a banquet in his mansion to entertain officials from various families.
The only merchant was the Luo family.
The banquet will be held three days later.
That day, Luo Fu and Wang Lexuan went out to buy new clothes for the banquet the next day.
Qiao's clothing store.
When Zhao Zhi saw the two masters, his face blossomed with joy, and he immediately asked someone to bring the latest styles of clothes into the room.
"Ladies, please feel free to choose. If the size you like is not suitable, we will modify it within a day." Zhao Zhi said with a smile.
The atmosphere in the room was joyful, but suddenly there was a noise outside.
After the female worker came in to report, Zhao Zhi's face darkened slightly. Then he looked at the two young ladies who were immersed in choosing clothes, asked the servants to serve them carefully, and then walked out of the room.
But when the door was about to close, there was only a crack left. The noisy person was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and immediately pushed the door open with a bang.
"Miss, please don't make noise in the store." Zhao Zhi stepped forward to stop her.
"Get out of here!" Wang Leya said arrogantly. Seeing someone in the room wearing the pink brocade autumn shirt with lotus patterns and colorful brocade that she had long admired, she became furious. "Didn't I tell you that this dress is for me? Why is it being worn by someone else?!"
When Zhao Zhi saw the look of the shop assistant, he immediately understood the identity of this woman.
The niece of the newly appointed Magistrate Wang came to the store a few days ago and won this dress, but she didn't pay any deposit.
"Miss, Qiao's Cloth Shop is open for business. As long as the clothes are not pre-ordered, they can be sold." Zhao Zhi said lightly.
Others were wary of this upstart Miss Wang, but they also had to consider who was trying on the clothes.
I heard that this second wife has an average relationship with Magistrate Wang.
Luo Fu was trying on clothes when she heard the noise behind her and turned her head. Wang Lexuan also frowned and looked at the person who came.
"It's you!" Wang Leya rushed forward angrily, "Take it off for me!"
Luo Fu was also raised in pampered circumstances, and she was soft-hearted and not hard-hearted: "Why? I want this dress, Shopkeeper Zhao, pack it up!"
Zhao Zhi's face lit up with joy, and he immediately said, "Well, I'll have someone pack it right away."
"I don't allow it!" Wang Leya was about to snatch the clothes. Fortunately, Wang Lexuan reacted in time and stood in front of Luo Fu, but she was still hit hard on the shoulder.
When Wang Leya saw that the one she hit was her cousin, she felt a pang of fear: "You came over here suddenly, it wasn't me who wanted to hit you."
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