Of course, everyone with some background in the county knows the identity of the new county magistrate.
Shi Qingluo was extremely surprised, "His status is so impressive!"
She asked again in confusion: "With such a powerful status, why did you come to our Nanxi County to serve as the county magistrate?"
Xiao Si shook his head. "I don't know about that. Everyone has the same doubts as you about this matter."
"I heard that he applied to come to Nanxi County himself."
He said uncertainly: "Maybe our Nanxi County has many talented people and beautiful scenery?"
Shi Qingluo: “…” Just forget it.
She couldn't see any outstanding people or beautiful places in this shabby place.
Shi Qingluo kept talking to Xiaosi and Xiaowu all the way.
I also learned a lot about the county.
For example, the Wu family has a good relationship with the former county magistrate, so the Bai family has to give way to them.
Because of this, the Bai family was previously suppressed by the Wu family.
Now that the new county magistrate has arrived, the Bai family is the happiest.
The Bai family owns an escort agency in the county town, and the Wu family owns a money house. These are the only two businesses that do not conflict with each other, otherwise the others are competitors.
For example, the largest restaurant, silk shop, and embroidery workshop in the county are all owned by two companies.
The two companies are equally matched in business and have similar backgrounds.
Mrs. Bai’s brother-in-law is a fourth-rank official in Beijing, and Mrs. Wu’s brother-in-law is a fourth-rank prefect.
However, what makes Mrs. Bai even better is that her sister is the principal wife, while Mrs. Wu's sister is only the prefect's concubine.
This result made Shi Qingluo think about making friends with the Bai family.
The enemy of my enemy can make a friend.
Shi Qingluo also tried to ask a lot of questions about the new county magistrate, but Xiao Si didn't know anything. It was obvious that the Bai family had not reached that level yet.
As we were chatting, we arrived at Bai's house.
The Bai Mansion was built on a large scale, giving it a nouveau riche vibe, but it had lost some of its ancient charm.
Xiao Si and Xiao Wu are both servants who serve closely to Master Bai, and they are used to observing people.
When he saw Shi Qingluo entering the Bai family with a calm and casual look, he was shocked.
In the past, when people from the county came to the Bai family’s house, they would look around and marvel at the grandeur of the building.
Not to mention, apart from looking pale and thin, Mr. Xiao's wife really doesn't look like an ordinary person.
He really is worthy of being the disciple of the old immortal.
For example, Xiao Xiucai's mother, who was standing next to her, could be seen to be feeling uneasy and nervous.
If Shi Qingluo knew what they were thinking, he would probably be in tears and laugh. He really wanted to thank them for their help.
Young Master Bai lived in the main courtyard. It took about fifteen minutes to walk to the gate of the courtyard after entering the door.
Xiao Wu stood at the door and said, "Mrs. Xiao Xiucai, please wait here for a moment. I will go and report to the young master first."
Shi Qingluo nodded: "Okay."
Xiao Si did not leave, but stayed to accompany the two of them.
Soon Xiao Wu returned and made a gesture of invitation to Shi Qingluo and the others, "Young Master invites you!"
Xiaowu took them to a specially built greenhouse.
A young man in a blue brocade robe was bending over and looking down at a lavender chrysanthemum.
The Daliang Dynasty was established not long ago, and merchants made a lot of efforts to successfully overthrow the previous dynasty.
Therefore, although there are scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, the status of merchants is not low.
The descendants of merchants could take the imperial examinations and become officials. There were not many restrictions on their dress and they could wear silk, satin and brocade clothes.
Hearing the footsteps, the man stood up and looked over.
I was lucky today as I saw two ancient handsome men in succession. The county magistrate was also very handsome.
However, Shi Qingluo felt that her young husband was more handsome.
Bai Xu looked at Shi Qingluo, who was dressed like a village woman but had a different temperament, and was the first to speak: "Do you know anything about flowers?"
He had just heard Xiaowu introduce Shi Qingluo, but he was skeptical about her ability to grow flowers and practice flower medicine.
Shi Qingluo knew that it was impossible for the other party to come and let a stranger treat the expensive purple chrysanthemum.
"Of course I do." She glanced at the flowers in the greenhouse, "I know all the flowers you have here."
Bai Xu raised his eyebrows, "Then tell me what kind of flowers I have here."
Many of the flowers here are not found in Nanxi County, let alone in Nanguanfu City.
Some time ago, he brought a flower from overseas from the capital.
He tried very hard to buy one.
Not many people in Beijing can recognize this flower, let alone a small place like Nanxi County.
Xiao Hanzheng's young wife is really a bit shameless.
Shi Qingluo still held Xiao's mother's arm, walked over, raised her hand and began to count from left to right, "Peony, asparagus fern, camellia, orchid, lotus..."
He pointed in a circle, finally landing on a bright red flower and saying, "This is a tulip."
Ever since Shi Qingluo pointed at the flowers and called out their names one by one, Bai Xu's expression gradually changed.
I was even more surprised when I heard her say the name of tulip.
He asked again and again: "How do you know? Do you know where this flower came from?"
Shi Qingluo knew that in history, tulips were introduced to China from India during the Tang Dynasty.
Although this is a fictional dynasty that does not exist in history, the origin of the species should not change.
She said, "This is a flower from Tianzhu, and then it was taken back to Daliang."
She lied again, "My master has a book that specifically describes the introduction and cultivation of various plants and flowers, and I saw it in it."
Bai Xu immediately became interested and asked excitedly, "Can I have a look at that book?"
Shi Qingluo shook his head, "The book flew away with my master, so I can't show it to you."
"I did remember most of it, so I was able to recognize the tulips."
Bai Xu: “…” Does that mean that if he wants to see it, he has to go underground to find a Taoist priest?
He had also heard about the fire at the Taoist temple, but he didn't really believe in the flying immortals.
So he said with a look of regret: "That's such a pity."
Then he thought for a moment and suggested, "Since you've written it down, why don't you try to organize it into a book?"
He wants it.
Shi Qingluo: “…” I was just talking nonsense and you actually believed it.
She said perfunctorily: "Let's talk about it later when we have a chance."
He quickly changed the subject, "I heard from Xiaowu that you want to hire someone to treat Ziju?"
Bai Xu was indeed distracted by her. "Yes, my gardener at home and other gardeners in the county have seen it, and they all said that this purple chrysanthemum is not good."
He made way for her and said, "Since you know so much about flowers, come and take a look."
Shi Qingluo walked over to take a look and saw that the leaves and branches were gray and the soil was moist.
Diao Baixu asked: "Does your plant wilt during the day and recover at night? Does it break easily when lightly pressed?"
Bai Xu now truly believed that Shi Qingluo knew a lot about flowers, "Yes, that's right."
He asked hurriedly: "What is this disease? Can it be cured?"
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