Han Lenghua wanted to argue, but Yunniang tugged at her arm and advised:
"We'd be asking others for help anyway, but we feel much more at ease using you guys."
Han Lenghua nodded, and Yunniang thought for a moment before explaining:
"Back in the Han family's area, your third brother and I only recognize you now. If anyone else comes looking for you, don't just bring them home."
Han Lenghua is gentle by nature and is the easiest to deal with.
She didn't want to get entangled with the Han family again because of her.
"I...I know."
With the cabbage paving the way, Yan Ming acted swiftly, completing the paperwork the very next day and personally delivering it to them.
The town is so small, it's easy to ask around.
Yunniang gave him a large cabbage, and Yanming happily took it home.
This will solve the family's food problem for several days. How could he not be happy?
Han Luoxue went to the neighboring Sixi Town. She calculated the time and, if all went well, she could return that same day.
Upon arrival, she went to the county government office first. The magistrate of Sixi Town was much kinder than Lord Zhu.
“Our county government can help you maintain order. Just tell us when you’re coming to sell grain, and we’ll keep an eye on them to prevent them from causing trouble. But little girl, you can’t let us work for nothing, can you? Sell me some grain at a discount.”
The final price was set at 20% off. We'll come back every three days to sell it, so come early in the morning.
Han Luoxue was also a shrewd woman; she gave the magistrate two catties of corn and two catties of millet. She delivered four catties of grain at once, and the magistrate was very satisfied with the quality of the grain.
"Little girl, where is your grain? Why don't we start selling it today?"
The magistrate asked expectantly. He knew that even in their town, there were people who exchanged children to eat. Although the county government had explicitly forbidden cannibalism, some people were still too hungry to resist.
"The grain groves are more than ten miles away. By the way, Lord Su, do you know anyone selling carriages here?"
"I need to ask about that. I have a truck at home that I don't need right now. Why don't you go and pick up the grain first?"
Han Luoxue and Han Yuchen exchanged a glance. They had discussed a place on the way, just in case.
Finally, Han Yuchen followed the carriage, while Han Luoxue rode Zhuifeng back first to prepare.
When they arrived behind the agreed-upon rock, Han Luoxue estimated that she had taken out enough goods to fill a cart.
There were grains and vegetables available, and she waited there for them to come.
"Brothers, you guys are really amazing, managing to get food at a time like this."
The coachman tried to get information out of Han Yuchen along the way, but who was Han Yuchen? He was not usually talkative, let alone willing to reveal crucial information.
He was now curious about what secret Han Luoxue had that allowed her to continuously obtain food.
Han Luoxue is becoming less and less secretive about what she does, and he believes that it won't be long before she confesses to him.
Seeing Han Luoxue's petite figure from afar, Han Yuchen's lips unconsciously curled up.
"Brother Chen."
"Xue'er".
Seeing the anxious look in their eyes, Old Wang, the driver of the cart, chuckled:
"Ah, it's so good to be young."
However, when he saw what was behind the stone, his mouth twitched violently. So much food was just placed here?
They are really brave.
The three of them worked together to load the carriage. Han Luoxue was quite strong and her speed was no slower than that of the two men.
On the way back, Old Wang drove the cart, and two young men followed on horseback.
Meanwhile, at the county government office in Sixi Town, the yamen runners were already calling out to people in the streets and alleys. They announced that there was grain and vegetables available today, first come, first served, and that they would be sold outside the county government office shortly, and people could buy with silver or exchange goods.
Han Luoxue set the price at one tael of silver for three catties of grain and five catties of vegetables, which was considered an exorbitant price. However, food was expensive at this time, and everyone was already lucky to be able to buy it, so they only felt fortunate and no one complained about the price.
It's simple, if you think it's too expensive, then don't buy it. Anyway, there are plenty of people who want it.
When Lord Su said he would come over every three days, many people who dared to move turned red with envy.
If you grit your teeth, buy some food, and cook it up, you can survive.
When Han Luoxue and the others returned, the area outside the county government office was already crowded with people.
All the yamen runners watched from the sidelines, and everyone obediently lined up in queue.
Lord Su estimated the situation for a moment, then looked at the cartload of grain that had been brought in, and frowned deeply.
He leaned closer to Han Luoxue and whispered:
"Girl, you don't have enough food."
Judging from what they're carrying, they're probably buying a lot.
This car won't be on the market for long.
"So today, each household is limited to two jin?" Han Luoxue didn't expect so many people to come; she underestimated everyone's hunger.
"Okay, bring more next time."
The carriage stopped, and the two men began to busy themselves. After figuring out the approximate price, the yamen runners also helped out. Seeing the long-lost smiles on the faces of the people, Lord Su smiled with satisfaction.
...
"Ouch, I shouldn't have let them go so easily. It hurts so much."
Ms. Tan lay on the bed, her buttocks covered in blisters, and she was in excruciating pain with the slightest movement.
Her pants were also cut in half, and the pain was so bad she wanted to die.
"I should have that barren Han Lenghua serve me for a couple of days. It would be too good for them to give her away like that."
"Oh dear, those two bastards, they've ruined my life."
Mrs. Tan now regrets it. Yesterday, she only cared about making them leave with nothing, leaving four mouths to feed. But overnight, she also realized that the second son's family hardly ate anything, but they did all the housework.
Especially Han Lenghua, she's the easiest to talk to.
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