Chapter 30 This handsome man is actually...
Lin Xiyan felt warm in her heart, looked up at Jiang Moyu, and nodded heavily:
"With Brother Mo Yu by my side, I feel much more at ease."
With Aunt Zhang's call, the cooked pork bone soup and pork were brought up.
The pork bone soup is milky white and thick, with large bones lying in it, and the bone marrow is full, swaying gently with the soup.
The cut pork pieces have distinct textures and the fat has a shiny luster.
Paired with plump, fluffy and fragrant steamed rice, the rich aroma instantly fills the entire camp, making people's appetites surge and rise to their throats.
Everyone sat around, laughter and joy echoed in the tents, and the sound of bowls and chopsticks clattering together sounded like a joyful symphony.
Lin Xiyan held the bowl and scooped a spoonful of the thick soup first. The warmth flowed down her throat and spread throughout her body.
She narrowed her eyes in satisfaction and exclaimed, "Aunt Zhang, this soup is amazing! It's truly the best thing in the world!"
Aunt Zhang smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed into slits. She continued to distribute meat to everyone with the spoon in her hand, muttering:
"Eat more! The wild boar is fat and the food is plentiful. You'll all be full."
Jiang Moyu sat next to Lin Xiyan, also chewing the meat. After swallowing, he looked at everyone with a sparkling gaze:
"If we can hunt prey like this more often in the future, our camp will surely prosper. Furthermore, if we maintain good relations with the tribe and can exchange what we have with them, we might even be able to taste even more novel delicacies."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Two days later——
Lin Xiyan and Jiang Moyu set off on their red horses.
When I stepped into the tribe, I saw the tents were newly decorated, colorful ribbons were fluttering, and everyone was welcoming me with smiles.
The tribal leader enthusiastically took them to visit a venue filled with local specialties. There were all kinds of rare herbs, hand-woven baskets, and ancient bone carvings, which were dazzling to the eyes.
With the sound of horse hooves, the merchant appeared at the tribe's gate.
Lin Xiyan looked up, why does this handsome guy look so familiar!
She thought carefully, isn't this the treasury order she saw in the Nanyan City treasury that day?
He doesn't hold public office, so why is he here?
Suspicion suddenly arose in her heart. Lin Xiyan subconsciously moved closer to Jiang Moyu and whispered:
"Brother Mo Yu, that man is the treasurer of Nanyan City. Why would he appear here to do business? I'm afraid there is something fishy going on."
Jiang Moyu's expression froze when he heard this, and he followed Lin Xiyan's gaze.
The treasurer was wearing a brocade robe. Although he tried his best to dress like an ordinary businessman, his every move still revealed the bearing of an official.
When he dismounted, his movements were smooth and smooth, with the composure of someone who had held a high position for a long time. Jiang Moyu gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist, his eyes full of vigilance, and said in a deep voice:
"Don't make any noise yet, and wait and see what he intends to do."
The tribal leader was obviously an old acquaintance of the treasurer. He greeted him with a smile on his face. The two of them exchanged greetings in simple Zhuang language, and their words were quite warm.
Lin Xiyan pricked up her ears and listened carefully without making any expression.
I roughly heard the leader mention that the transactions in the past were smooth and that he hoped to get good things again this time, and that there would be mutual benefit and win-win results.
The treasurer merely responded with a smile, but his eyes seemed to be scanning the specialties displayed by the tribe, with a hint of scrutiny and evaluation in his eyes.
When he approached the crowd, the treasurer saw Lin Xiyan and Jiang Moyu, and a hint of subtle surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, bowed and smiled, saying:
"You two look unfamiliar. I didn't expect to meet strangers in this tribal land. Nice to meet you."
Lin Xiyan also returned the gift with a smile:
"You are joking, sir. The two of us are here with the camp and have some dealings with the tribe. We happened to be doing business, so we came to join in the fun. But you are of noble status, so why are you getting involved in such business?"
She seemed to be asking casually, but in fact she was secretly testing him.
The treasurer looked calm, waved his sleeves lightly, and laughed heartily:
“Miss, you don’t know that although I work in the treasury, I am also concerned about the people’s livelihood and know that this tribe has many good things.
If we can help bring them into the city, it will not only help increase the tribe's income, but also enrich the lives of the people. It can also be considered a good deed. This time, I am doing something that benefits the people in my private capacity."
Although the words sounded reasonable, Lin Xiyan always felt that there was something fishy about it. She secretly exchanged glances with Jiang Moyu, and they understood each other tacitly.
At the beginning of the transaction negotiations, the tribe took out carefully prepared rare herbs, hand-woven baskets, ancient bone carvings and other specialties, showing their exquisiteness one by one, hoping to exchange them for the desired items.
The treasurer brought mostly silk fabrics and exquisite iron tools, which really attracted the admiration of the tribesmen. The two sides came and went, and the sound of bargaining was heard one after another.
Lin Xiyan interpreted diligently, but her eyes kept on the expression of the Treasury Commander.
Seeing that he was particularly interested in several extremely rare medicinal herbs with miraculous healing effects, his eyes were burning and his price was quite high, she became even more suspicious.
When those rare herbs were placed on the table, she keenly noticed that the treasurer's eyes were fixed on the herbs.
After the tribal chief considered it over and over again and offered a high price, I thought there would be some heated negotiations.
Unexpectedly, the treasurer didn't even blink, but waved his hand and agreed decisively, directly and generously taking the entire basketful.
Such lavish behavior is totally different from the ordinary businessmen who weigh the pros and cons and haggle over every penny.
As the transaction was drawing to a close, the atmosphere was harmonious and almost warm. The tribal leader, with a smile on his face, personally led his people to carry the goods to the intersection and placed them on the carriage.
At this moment, Lin Xiyan narrowed her eyes slightly and asked softly but sharply:
"Your Excellency's move is truly courageous. However, in my humble opinion, it will be difficult to resell the herbs at such a high price. What exactly is your purpose in doing this?"
Upon hearing this, the treasurer turned around calmly, a smile on his face, and he spoke slowly:
"My subordinates mentioned to me that Miss Xi is quite proficient in herbal medicine. A few days ago, you even bought a lot of seedlings at the seedling shop. Such knowledge and achievements are definitely not something an ordinary woman can achieve."
Lin Xiyan's heart suddenly sank, and she felt a chill, thinking to herself:
He actually investigated me so thoroughly in secret. Could it be that I had revealed something in my previous actions and he discovered some key secret?
"I don't want to dwell on the source of this wealth for the daughter of a guilty minister. I believe Miss Lin is a smart person."
At this point, the treasurer's smile suddenly froze, and a hint of danger flashed in his eyes.
Like a poisonous snake lurking in the shadows, spitting out its tongue and darting straight into people's hearts, "I, Jinyun Temple, have always preferred to make friends with intelligent people. I'm sure Miss Xi won't let me down."
Lin Xiyan's anger flared up when she heard this: "I am truly honored to have you, Lord Jin, take a liking to me and consider me a friend."
After saying this, she looked at the person in front of her carefully without any expression.
He was certain that this man's identity was far more complex than he appeared. The humble position of Nanyan City's Treasury Officer was merely a cover to deceive others.
"In that case, I have something important to attend to, so I'll leave first. I'll personally invite Miss Lin to the Jin Mansion another day to continue our friendship."
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