Chapter 841 I'm destined to be with you
This was the first time Manbao had encountered such an unfriendly act of forced buying and selling since he came to Yizhou City, and he was stunned for a moment.
But her shock lasted only a moment. Seeing that they were about to rob her, Manbao quickly reached out and snatched the purse from the steward's hand. He said seriously, "Your Excellency is right. It seems that this pot of flowers is destined for you."
Zhou Silang and Zhou Lijun looked at Manbao in shock, even the servants in the palace were stunned.
The steward was also stunned for a moment, then reacted, looked at Manbao meaningfully and said: "He who knows the current affairs is a hero, the young lady has a bright future."
Manbao smiled and said, "No way I can compare to adults."
The steward snorted and waved his hand. A servant came forward, snatched the flowerpot from Zhou Silang's arms, turned around and left.
The side door slammed shut in front of them. Zhou Silang took the purse from Manbao and poured out a handful of loose silver. He counted it and found it was only about sixteen taels in total. He couldn't help but tear up, "Six hundred taels, six hundred taels of goods were sold for sixteen taels."
Manbao glanced at his fourth brother, then turned back to look at the side door of the palace, his eyes becoming increasingly cold.
She turned around and said, "Fourth brother, let's go."
Zhou Silang packed the money and stuffed it into his arms. Although there were only sixteen taels, it was still money, right?
Zhou Silang asked worriedly, "Manbao, how much did you pay for it? Did we lose money?"
“It’s not a loss.”
Zhou Silang didn't believe it at all, and wept alone in sorrow. After a while, he said, "Forget it. Are you short of money? Fourth brother will give you some. I'll be going home soon. Then I'll ask Dad for some money and send it to you. Oh, Dad still has your money, did you know?"
Zhou Lijun was also sad. After all, such a precious pot of flowers was snatched away like this. Although she didn't know when her family had become enemies with the Yizhou Palace, but seeing their behavior now, she thought to herself: No wonder their family had become enemies with the Yizhou Palace. The people in their family are really too bad.
But she quickly recovered, and once she did, she realized they were not on the right path. "Aunt, this isn't the way to the pharmacy."
Manbao said, "I'm not going to the pharmacy today, Fourth Brother. When you get home, remember to tell Doctor Ji for me. He was supposed to take me on a house call today, but... Alas~~"
Zhou Silang also realized what was happening. He looked around and asked, "So where are we going? It's better not to go to the pharmacy today. You're so angry. What if you go to the doctor and get the wrong diagnosis?"
Manbao: ...Is she such a doctor?
Soon, Zhou Silang knew where Manbao was going, because a familiar house appeared not far ahead - the county government office!
Zhou Silang couldn't help but stop and said in disbelief, "Manbao, don't tell Fourth Brother that you're going to sue the Yizhou Palace for forced purchase. Aren't you going to cause trouble for County Magistrate Tang?"
Manbao turned around and looked at Zhou Silang, saying, "Fourth brother, I'm not stupid. I won't sue the Yizhou Palace, nor will I sue that steward. Besides, I'm not going to see County Magistrate Tang today. I'm going to see Madam Tang. You can just send me here and go home. Remember to ask for leave for me."
Zhou Silang asked curiously, "What do you want to do with Mrs. Tang?"
Manbao showed his teeth and said, "To make friends."
Zhou Silang shuddered and said, "Manbao, don't laugh like that. Fourth Brother is a little scared."
Manbao turned around and started walking, but halfway through he turned back and tilted his head to look at the dim sum shop nearby.
Before Zhou Silang could figure out what she was going to do, Manbao had already gone in. She took out a small piece of silver from her purse and bought two boxes of snacks that seemed very expensive to Zhou Silang. She then carried them to the county government office.
Zhou Silang now believed that Manbao was indeed not here to complain, but was indeed here to see Mrs. Tang.
The uncle and nephew looked at each other and hurriedly followed.
When they arrived at the side door of the county government's backyard, the two watched Manbao carry the box of snacks in. She even turned around and waved to them.
Zhou Lijun looked at the servants of the Tang family and smiled at them. Then she gently closed the side door. She exhaled, "My aunt looked a little scary just now."
Zhou Silang nodded. "I've never seen her so angry. She looked like she was on fire, but she still had a smile on her face."
Zhou Lijun said, "How about Fourth Uncle go buy some meat and have Aunt Rong make some steamed meatballs that my aunt loves to eat tonight? After eating something delicious, my aunt might feel better."
Zhou Silang nodded thoughtfully, then remembered halfway and asked, "Why me? Why don't you go?"
Zhou Silang said, "Don't think I don't know. You've saved a lot of money. Why would a girl like you carry so much money with you?"
Zhou Lijun turned and walked away, retorting, "My aunt has a lot of money on her too, why don't you say anything about her?"
She snorted, "Fourth Uncle, you kept the money from selling flowers just now, a full sixteen taels."
Zhou Silang felt heartbroken again, "Six hundred taels has become sixteen taels."
"Fourth Uncle, you can't think like that. You have to think about it. It's just a pot of flowers, and it can be sold for sixteen taels."
Zhou Silang paused for a moment and then said, "I agree with you, but I still feel bad."
Although he felt bad, he still went to the market, cut a large piece of meat and brought it home to chop up the steamed meatballs.
Meanwhile, Manbao was sitting opposite Mrs. Tang, drinking a cup of hot tea. Mrs. Tang smiled and said to her, "The orchid is already alive in its new pot. The weather is warm today, and the flowers have opened a little. It's now at its most beautiful."
Now the two orchid pots were placed in Mrs. Tang's bedroom and study. She was in a good mood every day looking at them, so she was also very happy to see Manbao. When she saw her coming with a gift, she asked, "You are a very busy person. You won't come to me for nothing. We are both straightforward people. Just tell me what you want from me."
"Madam Tang, you are so clever. I do have something to ask of you." Man Bao sat up straight and said, "Madam Tang, last time you said that Madam Ji Er and the Princess of Yizhou both like peonies?"
Mrs. Tang nodded and asked with a smile, "Why, are you growing peonies now?"
"It's too late to plant this year, but I have some beautiful and rare peonies. I'd like to ask Madam Tang, do you know any other ladies in Yizhou who like peonies?"
"That's a lot. People love peonies, and it's spring now, the perfect time for them to bloom. In a few days, Yizhou City will be full of flower-viewing banquets." Madam Tang smiled and said, "I'm thinking of inviting a few ladies to come and enjoy the orchids when these two pots of orchids are in full bloom. Would you like to come?"
Manbao thought about it and refused. As a flower seller, she couldn't appreciate flowers with a group of people who might buy flowers from her, right?
Business is business, let's talk about friendship when they are no longer doing business.
(End of this chapter)
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