Chapter 123 This is definitely good food!
Tai Jiye got a bowl of lychees in syrup, which was really appetizing and refreshing when he was so sick.
Boss Huang looked at his expression and felt that he had regained some face. He was very proud and quickly handed over the corn seeds again.
Tai Jiye shook the corn kernels that looked like small peanuts, and with Mr. Huang's permission, he bit one. The soft and sticky texture was similar to that of wheat or even rice.
Good food!
This is definitely good food!
He could no longer contain his joy and praised, "This corn will be delicious when cooked! Even chewing it dry like this has a slight sweetness."
Boss Huang felt as if all the pores in his body were emitting ethereal energy, and his stomachache was gone.
He smiled and said, "Of course. In our area, there were only a few farmers planting crops at the foot of the mountain. Unexpectedly, the yield was quite high and it even supported the whole family.
"I heard that corn kernels can be cooked and eaten whole when they're just starting to bulge. Once they're ripe, they can be ground into flour and used to make pancakes or crushed to make porridge. They're both excellent!"
While pulling the quilt, Tai Jiye was quickly thinking in his mind how to exchange the corn seeds and candied fruit seeds at the lowest cost.
But obviously, the cashmere fabrics he brought were not as good as the grain seeds!
Fortunately, Chen Ruiyang finally arrived at this time, followed by Manager Qian and two servants.
As soon as Manager Qian entered the room, he shouted, "Brother Tai, why did you let the children deliver the goods? Are you planning to sell the goods now? This is not acceptable!"
He pretended to be aggrieved, walked over and sat next to Tai Jiye, and said, "We have come this far, we are more like a family than a family. Even if you want to sell the goods, you should ask me first.
"You don't know, I've been keeping an eye on them all the way, planning to eat them all and bring them back to our mistress. These cashmere cushions are absolutely great gifts for the New Year!"
Tai Jiye laughed heartily and replied, "Don't worry, Manager Qian. I don't have to sell them. I just wanted to talk to Mr. Huang about it so we could see each other's goods and show off a few. Mr. Huang may not be interested in these things of mine..."
At this moment, Chen Ruiyang had already taken out the cashmere pad from the package.
The Duobao lotus seat and the big red pomegranate immediately caught Boss Huang's attention. He didn't care that he was not wearing shoes and went down to take a closer look.
Seeing his excited expression, Manager Qian also became a little anxious. He pulled Tai Jiye's arm and shouted, "Brother Tai, no matter what the price, keep this batch of goods for me.
"I've already thought about it. I'll give that set of cashmere clothes and trousers as a birthday gift to our master. Our master is a juren, and he likes to wear long gowns in winter. But the weather in Sichuan is damp and cold, so this cashmere clothes and trousers are perfect for him."
Boss Huang was not stupid either. He was looking through the cashmere clothes and could naturally see the advantages of them.
He even wanted to learn some needlework, but he had no idea how to do it.
Hearing that Manager Qian wanted to buy everything in one go, he also shouted, "Brother Tai, we are destined to be in the same boat. You can't just watch me go back to my hometown like this and be laughed at by others!
"I don't ask for much. I wouldn't dare compare myself to you, my friend. But... half. Just give me half of these cashmere cushions."
"No, no! There's only half left. It won't be enough for me to share when I take it back to the master's house!" Manager Qian immediately objected.
After just a few words, the two men started arguing, arguing fiercely to gain more for themselves.
Instead, Tai Jiye was left aside to listen to the fun, and people who didn’t know would think it had nothing to do with him!
After a long while, Manager Qian and Boss Huang finally reached an agreement.
Manager Qian snatched the cashmere clothes and 60% of the mats, and exchanged them for medicinal herbs for Tai Jiye.
Tai Jiye used these medicinal herbs and the remaining cashmere mats to exchange for all of Boss Huang's tea, candied fruit and twenty bags of corn seeds.
In addition, Boss Huang gave Tai Jiye another fifty taels of silver as travel expenses for returning to the north.
This result made Tai Jiye extremely satisfied!
Boss Huang was also afraid that he would go back on his word, so he kept urging him to deliver the goods.
In just half an hour, the transaction was completed.
Boss Huang didn't say anything about continuing to treat the patient, and just took the patient home.
This made Tai Jiye wonder if there was something wrong with the corn seeds...
But now that I’ve changed it, there’s no cure for regret!
Manager Qian stayed here for a day. Firstly, Tai Jiye fell ill due to acclimatization and needed medical treatment. Secondly, he was delivering a letter for a friend. Now that he had received the cashmere mat, he was also in a hurry to travel, so he tentatively asked Tai Jiye.
"Brother Tai, are you going to continue south with us, or are you going to find another caravan to return to Tai'an?"
Tai Jiye was also struggling and didn't know what to do.
It is still three or four days' journey from here to Shunde Prefecture where Chen Ruiyang wants to go. If he continues to go south with these goods, it will not only cause trouble, but also miss the farming season for planting seeds if he returns to Tai'an.
But we have already walked 90% of the way, and there is only this last little distance left. If I can’t send Chen Ruiyang there in person, I won’t be able to explain when I go home!
Chen Ruiyang was originally smart, and he has become much more mature and steady through his experience.
He guessed Tai Jiye's thoughts and said, "Third Uncle, you and Big Brother should go back to Tai'an first. Uncle Qian and the others are passing through Shunde Prefecture, and I can continue to follow them and enter the Shunde Prefecture city gate."
Manager Qian walked with the uncle and nephew all the way. Although he didn't know the inside story, he knew that Chen Ruiyang was going to look for his relatives.
He said, "We are indeed passing through Shunde Prefecture. I will take Ruiyang to his relatives' door. If there is any problem, I will take him to Bashu or entrust another caravan to send him back to Tai'an. In any case, I will not let this child get lost."
Chen Ruiyang nodded vigorously and persuaded Tai Jiye, "Don't worry, Third Uncle, just go back. Remember to tell my family that you're safe. And also tell my sister Zhuzhu that I'll find a way to bring her some goodies back later!"
Tai Jiye had no choice, this was indeed the best solution.
"Well, I'll trouble Manager Qian. Next time you come to Tai'an County, be sure to stay in Taijia Village in the south for a few days so that I can show my hospitality!"
"Of course!" Manager Qian responded with a smile.
At this point, the matter was settled.
Early the next morning, the caravan set off again. Chen Ruiyang stood on the carriage and waved vigorously to Tai Jiye and Tai Yongan.
Tai Yongan's eyes were red as he shouted, "Brother Ruiyang, if anyone bullies you, send a message home! Big brother will come to pick you up!"
Chen Ruiyang didn't know whether he heard it or not, and he kept waving his hands until the convoy disappeared.
Tai Jiye and Tai Yongan suppressed their reluctance and went to the city to look for the caravan heading north.
Actually, they were lucky as they encountered a small merchant caravan returning to the border. The caravan was full of carriages and horses but had plenty of people, and all of them were good at fighting.
Tai Jiye acted decisively, gave twenty taels of silver to the caravan manager, distributed his own goods onto the caravan's carriages, and quickly returned.
The journey home is always a joy!
Tai Jiye's previous dizziness, nausea, and stomachaches are gone now...
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