Xu Mo fled back to the courtyard in a disheveled state.
If loving the people like one's own children results in being chased around by matchmakers, then Xu Mo really needs to consider whether he should become more discreet.
The younger siblings in the courtyard had obviously received the news as well, and they were all trying to suppress their laughter.
“Brother, you’re almost thirteen. It’s not a bad idea to arrange a marriage for you.” Zheng Ruqian grinned and teased him. “What a blessing it would be to have a virtuous sister-in-law to take care of your food, clothing, and shelter.”
"Do you want this good fortune?" Xu Mo glared at him.
Zheng Ruqian grinned and said, "I don't want to. I still have to do business. I'm out in the wind and rain every day. I'm afraid I'll neglect people."
With the weather getting colder, the task of transporting vegetables has to be put on the agenda again.
This time, he was determined to rip off Fucheng You Ran Ju.
Let them know that the vegetables available in winter are not cheap!
"Second Brother, are you going on another long trip?" Jiang Sheng tugged at his sleeve, her eyes full of worry.
Although the Wang family has not made any moves in the past three months, as long as Fang Heng is around, he and his sister will be a thorn in the side of the Wang family.
“We can’t stay home just because it’s dangerous,” Zheng Ruqian comforted her. “Besides, the Wang family hasn’t made any moves these past few months, so they’ve probably quieted down.”
That's not actually the case.
Everyone could see that the Wang family was determined to win over Fang Heng.
It would be normal for them to keep causing trouble, but they haven't made a move for three months. Either the Wang family is in trouble themselves, or they are brewing something big.
The latter is the most likely.
"How about I take the servants to protect Second Brother?" Fang Heng stepped forward. "It'll be a good opportunity to train their ability to deal with danger."
Zheng Ruqian's eyes widened, and he took several steps back. "No, the Wang family's target is you. If you don't show up, everything might be fine, but if you do, several desperate criminals will come after you immediately."
Fang Heng smiled helplessly.
He knew what his second brother meant: staying in Xiyang County was the safest option. At least the county magistrate would protect him, and the people would be there to keep him company. No matter how daring a fugitive was, he wouldn't dare to kill someone in front of innocent civilians.
But everyone was also worried about Zheng Ruqian, as it was too dangerous for him to go out alone to buy and transport vegetables.
"How about this, you take Jiang Yi, Jiang Er, Jiang San, and Jiang Si out. They are the four most skilled and have the best kung fu," Fang Heng compromised.
Zheng Ruqian reluctantly agreed.
He packed up two donkey carts, took four boys armed with long sticks, and prepared to go to the prefectural city.
Wen Zhiyun, carrying a small medicine box, stopped him. "Second brother, take me with you."
"What are you doing here?" Zheng Ruqian asked in shock. "Did you ask Dr. Wu for leave again?"
Wen Zhiyun nodded shyly, "Second brother, I want to go out and gather some herbs. Can you take me with you? I won't be a burden to you."
Since his fourth brother had put it that way, Zheng Ruqian had no choice but to agree.
Two donkey carts, six children, without anyone seeing them off, quietly blended into the crowd and left Xiyang County.
Heading straight for the prefectural city.
Their mission this time was very important. They had to arrange the delivery of vegetables with Youranju in Fucheng, deliver 500 catties of cured meat to Youranju in Xieyang County, and sell the excess cured meat to other cities to make a fortune before the New Year.
The six children remained calm and silent on the way.
Although Zheng Ruqian had tried to reassure himself, he was still worried about the Wang family and kept his heart in his chest.
Only after entering the prefectural city did his heart finally settle down.
A small courtyard adorned with flowers.
After three or four months of hard work, the entire courtyard was filled with smoked and dried cured meat, and the aunties and grandmas hired to make the cured meat were almost running out of space.
Zhang Qiquan instructed people to pack the cured meat in oil paper, saying, "Didn't Youranju order 500 jin last month? Send it over quickly."
Zheng Ruqian happened to be walking to the door when he heard this and his eyes lit up. "You Ran Ju in the prefectural city is indeed a big store. It's only been a short time and they're already ordering their second batch of cured meat. You Ran Ju in Xieyang County just placed their order a few days ago."
Zhang Qiquan was both surprised and delighted. "The boss has arrived."
He also answered Zheng Ruqian's question, "The ones who settled in You Ran Ju in Fucheng are not the second batch, but the third batch."
The city is larger, prices are higher, and there are more people, so their spending power is far greater than that of a county town.
Based on this calculation, supplying vegetables to the prefectural city should be more profitable than supplying vegetables to the county town.
Zheng Ruqian was overjoyed, and without thinking of anything else, he hurriedly brought the vegetables he had bought in Yunshui County. He left some in the Zanhua Courtyard and took the rest to the entrance of Youranju.
The leisurely residence in the prefectural city.
Zheng Ruqian looked up at the elegant and grand storefront, straightened his clothes, and swaggered inside.
Because he supplied cured meat, he was a familiar face, so the waiter greeted him and kindly asked, "Are you here to see Manager Hao?"
The owner of Youranju Restaurant in Fucheng is surnamed Hao.
Zheng Ruqian nodded, and the second brother went to inform the messenger.
He stood at the corner of the stairs and saw the young master Jiang, whom he had seen in the county town, whispering to a young girl.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be none other than Miss Jiang the Third, who had previously shown disdain for Xiao Jiang Sheng.
Zheng Ruqian felt disgusted and turned his gaze away with a pursed lip.
But their conversation still reached my ears.
"Huanhuan, don't argue with your parents. No one can confirm whether it's true or not. As long as your parents love you, you are the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family." Young Master Jiang coaxed gently, "Come back with me, don't stay in Anshui County."
"No." Miss Jiang lowered her head, tears welling in her eyes. "Big brother, what if I really am not your biological sister? What if your biological sister comes back? What will I do then?"
"Fool, who else could my biological sister be but you? You look so much like Mother." Young Master Jiang was extremely helpless. "Don't listen to those rumors, they're all false."
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