Chapter 37: Unlucky, the Concubine is Here Too
Li Rou supported Zhang Liang and came to Su Ying.
"Benefactor, where are you going next?"
"We should go past Zhuzhou and head northwest. By the way, does Mr. Zhang know anything about the market for medicinal herbs?"
Zhang Liang said, "Although the Zhang family has always been engaged in the rice business, they occasionally dabble in medicinal herbs. I wonder what medicinal herbs you would like to buy."
"It feels awkward to call you benefactor. My name is Su Ying, you can just call me by my name. I'm not buying, I'm selling." Su Ying lowered her voice, opened the bag on her body and showed them the ginseng inside.
When Zhang Liang saw it, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Ginseng of this head and quality was not common.
“This, these…”
"How much do you think it's worth?"
"Based on the quality and quantity, it should be worth at least three or two thousand. Madam Su, are you planning to sell it?"
Su Ying nodded and said, "Sell it. So after arriving in Zhuzhou, I may have to go into the city with you guys."
Zhang Liang was willing to do so, but Su Ying didn't have a Ding card, so he was afraid that she couldn't enter the city.
Su Ying seemed to see their worries, "Don't worry, I will have a way when the time comes."
"good."
Su Ying and his team set out again only after the remaining prisoners had crossed the river.
Zhuzhou city seems not far from Wujiang River, but it is actually not that close. Otherwise, there would be such a severe flood here while nothing happened over there.
At night, they found a place to rest for the night, and then set off again before dawn.
As daybreak approached, they finally saw the city gate of Zhuzhou City.
Li Da asked the team to find an open space outside Zhuzhou City to rest. He selected two officers to go into the city with him to replenish dry food, otherwise they would all starve to death.
Because Yunshui City was hit by a flood, Zhuzhou City was afraid that disaster victims would sneak into the city, so they conducted strict checks at the city gates. In addition, everyone entering the city had to pay a hundred coins, and those without money were not allowed to enter the city.
Li Rou held Zhang Cuiniang's hand tightly, with a look of reluctance on her face, "Cui Niang, I don't know how long it will be before we see each other again. You must take good care of yourself and take good care of the children. Take this in case of emergency." She quickly stuffed a purse into Zhang Cuiniang's hand.
Zhang Cuiniang wanted to refuse, but she forced him into her arms.
Zhang Cui Niang had no choice but to accept it, and she was also reluctant to let it go. "I will definitely take good care of myself, don't worry."
Li Rou patted her hands and reluctantly got into the carriage with Zhang Liang.
When Li Rou arrived at the city gate, he handed over his registration number and silver to the official. After the official completed the registration, he let their carriage in.
After the carriage entered the city, it found an alley and stopped.
Then, Su Ying jumped out of the carriage.
Zhang Liang and Li Rou also got off the carriage.
"Madam Su, Zhang has some connections with the owner of a pawnshop. If Madam Su trusts Zhang, you can go with him to take a look."
Su Ying really doesn't know much about this, so it would be better for her to go with them and take a look first.
"good."
Several people got on the carriage and went to the pawnshop that Zhang Liang mentioned.
As soon as Zhang Liang entered the pawnshop, the shopkeeper, who was counting the money at the counter, came out to greet him with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, what brings you here?"
Zhang Liang smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries with the shopkeeper before getting straight to the point. "I got some good stuff a few days ago, and the first thing I thought of was you, Shopkeeper Wang. I thought you would definitely need it."
Shopkeeper Wang laughed heartily, "Oh? What good stuff is that?"
Zhang Liang signaled Su Ying to give him the ginseng, and Su Ying handed the package over.
Shopkeeper Wang opened it and his eyes lit up. He then carefully took out the ginseng and examined it carefully. "This ginseng was indeed unearthed not long ago, and the quality is also good. Someone just asked me not long ago if I have received such good goods. Mr. Zhang, this is not the first time we have dealt with each other. You name a price, and if you can give it, I will take it all."
Zhang Liang stretched out four fingers.
Shopkeeper Wang understood and frowned in embarrassment. "Mr. Zhang, to be honest, this product is really good, but at this price, we really can't make much money. Considering our friendship over the years, please let me make some money. What do you think of this amount?"
Shopkeeper Wang held up three fingers.
Zhang Liang looked at Su Ying, who was very satisfied with the price, and finally the two sides reached a deal.
After leaving the pawnshop, Zhang Liang handed the banknote to Su Ying, "Madam Su, you must keep this money carefully."
"I can't keep them. I need to replace these things with something edible and usable right away."
Zhang Liang understood. After all, it would take a long time to get to the Northern Wilderness. "Whatever Madam Su wants, I will take you to buy it."
"Okay, you lead the way. I want food, oil, rice, flour, eggs, anything I can eat and take with me."
"good."
Zhang Liang is a grain merchant, and his business also extends to Zhuzhou. Although the price of rice has risen due to the flood, the shopkeeper gives him a relatively favorable price out of Zhang Liang's face.
Su Ying had someone deliver the purchased items to an alley near the city gate, and she would ask the officials to help transport them out later.
Zhang Liang and his wife did not suspect anything and took her to the city to make a lot of purchases. Su Ying stopped only when she had only a few hundred taels of silver left.
"Madam Su, I bid you farewell now. We will meet again." Zhang Liang bowed deeply to Su Ying.
"Remember to take the medicine on time. After a few days of taking the medicine, your illness will be cured."
"I will definitely follow Madam Su's instructions. We will take our leave now."
"good."
After Mr. and Mrs. Zhang left, Su Ying waited in the alley for the merchants to deliver the goods. She waited for about half an hour. She put all the delivered supplies into the space and then left the city carrying a few small bags.
Xiao Jin looked at Su Ying coming out carrying a few small bags and felt a little confused.
He knew that she didn't have much money left, but there was really no need for her to go into the city just to buy some small things.
Su Ying returned to the carriage and handed the snacks she bought to the three children.
"This is a famous snack from Zhuzhou. I bought it especially for you. Come and eat it."
Erbao happily took the snack and opened it, revealing a fragrant date paste cake.
"Mother eats too."
Su Ying smiled and shook her head. She had eaten her fill in the city. "Mother is not hungry. You guys can eat."
Su Ying was just about to find an open space to rest for a while when she saw a staggering woman walk up to her and kneel down.
"Princess, please save me. I can't live any longer."
Su Ying's eyebrows jumped, and her eyes fell on her coldly, "Who are you?"
The woman slowly raised her head, revealing a face as rough as a pear blossom with muddy wrinkles. Her tears washed away the dirt on her face, allowing Su Ying to see her appearance clearly.
Su Ying frowned, "Are you Lin Zhuyu?"
Lin Zhuyu nodded tenderly, "It is me, Princess. Please take me in."
Su Ying spat in annoyance. She really thought she was a philanthropist. Even Xiao Jin's concubine ran to her for help!
(End of this chapter)
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