The room fell silent upon hearing this.
The smile on Jiang Sheng's face visibly disappeared, replaced by bewilderment.
Xu Mo really wanted to roll up his sleeves and slap his stupid younger brother, but considering his status as a scholar, he could only grit his teeth and say coldly, "Second brother, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Zheng Ruqian then realized he had misspoke and quickly scratched his head, saying, "What I meant was that I'm going on a long trip and won't be back for a few days."
I went to Danyang County before the New Year and brought back some roast duck. Zheng Lao Er also gave one to Manager Hao.
Because they've been sitting for a while, they're no longer crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. But when the chef at the restaurant skillfully heats them up and dips them in the braising sauce, they have a unique flavor that amazes Manager Hao. He even wants to order another hundred or so to sell in the restaurant.
How is that possible?
Zheng Ruqian transported and sold vegetables. Whether they were dried or fresh, they could last for half a month in winter and five or six days in summer if carefully stored.
But roast duck is different. Even in the cold winter, it will spoil in seven or eight days, and in the summer it will grow mold on the second day, making it impossible to transport.
Shopkeeper Hao thought he was trying to raise the price, so he gritted his teeth and offered the exorbitant price of two taels of silver per animal.
Zheng Ruqian was stunned.
He bought the duck in Danyang County for only thirty or forty coins each, but just by reselling it, the price increased so many times over.
It was at this moment that he truly realized the differences between regions.
Ordinary items in one region can fetch exorbitant prices in another.
Perhaps it was because things are rare that they are valuable, or perhaps the wealthy simply enjoy the novelty of eating rare foods, but in any case, the price difference between two taels of silver and thirty or forty coins impressed Zheng Ruqian.
He originally planned to go to Danyang County after the Lantern Festival to bring back roast ducks and wanted to hire someone to specifically travel this route.
But Jiang Sheng remained sullen, and he dared not mention it, so the matter of going to Danyang County was repeatedly postponed until now.
Now that Jiang Sheng was finally happy, Zheng Ruqian couldn't wait to start his money-making plan.
As a result, he slipped up and said the wrong thing.
Looking at Xiao Jiang Sheng's pale face, Zheng Ruqian was both angry and regretful. He scratched his head, not knowing what to do. "Second brother was wrong, second brother misspoke. Second brother won't leave you. Third brother didn't leave us either. He just went to take care of his own things. We will still be reunited in the future... I... Oh dear!"
He truly learned the lesson that the more you say, the more mistakes you make.
Zheng Ruqian wished he could slap his own big mouth.
Although Xu Mo was annoyed by his second brother's poor communication skills, he still dutifully explained for him, "He should be back in a month or so, very soon."
"Yes, yes, I'll definitely be back before the exam, big brother." Zheng Ruqian grasped at a straw and desperately tried to take advantage of the situation.
Jiang Sheng looked at her two older brothers and forced a smile.
She was genuinely frightened by her second brother's words, thinking that after her third brother left, her second brother would also leave her.
Now that I know it was a false alarm, I'm not so panicked anymore, just a little bit sad.
But not wanting her brothers to worry, she could only force a smile and say, "I'm fine, second brother. Go and come back soon, and be careful."
"As long as you come back, as long as you are still Jiang Sheng's brothers, that's enough."
The little girl pulled her clothes tighter, her face pale, yet she still managed a smile.
This scene touched the hearts of every brother and was etched into their souls, reminding them that no matter where they are, they will always remember that there is a younger sister waiting for them to return home.
the next day.
Zheng Ruqian drove the carriage, taking Wang Xiaosong and Jiang Si with him, straight to Danyang County in the south.
My elder brother went to the prefectural school, and he will take the provincial examination in April. He is under a lot of pressure.
Only Xiao Jiangsheng, Wen Zhiyun, and Changyan stood in the east of Anshui County, watching Zheng Ruqian's carriage disappear before slowly turning around and returning to Zanhua Courtyard from the east of the city.
Passing by the residence of the Prefect of Anshui, Changyan keenly noticed that there were outsiders.
They were dressed neatly, riding in a three-horse carriage, their expressions aloof and indifferent. Occasionally, they would glance around, displaying Sheng Ling's arrogance and indifference, treating the local people of Anshui County as mere ants.
Chang Yan frowned.
He disliked this condescending arrogance. They were all human beings, with two arms and two legs, who could eat and sleep. There could be rich or poor, but there should be no distinction between noble and lowly.
Moreover, one or two of them looked somewhat familiar.
Just then, he turned his head and looked at the carriage where Chang Yan was. The boy immediately pulled down the curtain, pulled his head back, and leaned against the carriage wall.
"Xiao Wu, what's wrong?" Wen Zhiyun asked, puzzled.
Chang Yan shook his head and whispered to Jiang San, who was driving the carriage, "Take it slow."
Jiang San received the order, and although he didn't understand, he still slowed down the carriage.
The group moved like turtles until they finally heard the sound of the gate of the Anshui Prefectural Governor's residence opening.
Immediately following was Prefect He's ambiguous smile, "The arrival of Steward Fang from Fengjing to the humble Anshui County is truly awe-inspiring. What could possibly warrant such a personal visit from you, sir?"
As the saying goes, "Even a third-rank official is before the prime minister's gate." The middle-aged man in front of him, though merely a steward, was a member of the Fang family of Fengjing, and the most trusted servant of the Fang family head, holding many important responsibilities within the family.
Even though the Prefect of Anshui was a respectable official, he still had to give Steward Fang some face.
"It's nothing of great importance, just a reminder to Prefect He not to forget the agreement with the Fang family from back then." Butler Fang straightened his clothes and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Also, the Sun family is not having an easy time right now, so I hope you will be lenient."
This is an attempt to force the governor of Anshui County and the Sun family to reconcile.
The rest of the conversation was too far to hear.
But Changyan had sharp eyesight and, through the lifted carriage curtain, clearly saw Prefect He's dark complexion and displeased expression.
"Fifth Brother, has someone come to hurt Third Brother?" Jiang Sheng quickly crawled over, pursing her lips, her expression a mix of joy and worry. "Fortunately, Third Brother has already left. Although the place he went to is not peaceful, Third Brother was right about one thing: Anshui County is the most dangerous place."
However, Changyan shook his head.
The biggest concern now is no longer Fang Heng, but those who are stuck in Anshui County and cannot leave.
Fortunately, their parents, Prefect He, were not willing to be at the mercy of the Fang family.
Fortunately, they still had the Wang family as their backing.
"Keep a close eye on the workshop during this period," Chang Yan instructed carefully. "You also need to repeatedly remind the aunties who are hired to work, so that there won't be any more leaks of the recipe."
Xiao Jiangsheng nodded earnestly.
My elder brother attends classes at the prefectural school and is a registered scholar. With the protection of the Wang family, he has nothing to fear as long as he acts uprightly.
My second brother went to another place, and in a short time, let alone bad guys, he couldn't even find them.
The whole family focused their attention on Jiang Sheng's small workshop, fearing that someone might find fault or cause trouble.
Unexpectedly, the accident happened at Wen Zhiyun's small clinic.
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