“Perhaps,” Jiang Nuan said uncertainly, “this is the style of the rich?”
Extravagant style!
"What nonsense are you spouting? You're still stupid," Old Mrs. Jiang said, pursing her lips. "Well, it's better that you're stupid. If you're too shrewd, we can't handle you."
It's great that I can make money like this now and don't have to worry about anything else.
After figuring this out, the old lady gave her daughter a mysterious smile, and then left unhurriedly.
After Grandma Jiang left, Jiang Nuan drank a glass of water to calm herself down before daring to go out.
Indeed, one should never overestimate the importance of trust between people.
In his own mother's eyes, even Xiao Liu's cow was more trustworthy than herself.
This is really too difficult.
The third day of the third lunar month is the Flower Festival.
In southern Henan, as dawn breaks, the moat begins to bustle with activity, as pleasure boats from various brothels gradually moor along the riverbank.
On the boat, people were constantly busy, cleaning, arranging flowers, and burning incense, creating an orderly chaos.
In an antique-style room, a master and a servant spoke softly.
"Miss, I'm a little nervous."
"I'm not nervous at all, why are you nervous?" A soft, charming voice rang out as the woman dressed in front of the mirror.
"How can I not be nervous?" the pretty woman pouted and complained softly, "Today is crucial to Miss's future. If anything goes wrong, Miss will really end up in a brothel."
"I've long since fallen into prostitution, why should I care about these things? Don't worry," the woman's eyes flashed with determination, "I, Meiyu, am determined to win this year's courtesan title."
At that time, Huangjiakou.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was home when she got up, Jiang Nuan crouched down and opened the door like a thief.
As I was walking, I felt something staring at me. When I turned around, I saw Xiao Liu and the dogs with their innocent yet stubborn eyes.
She put her index finger to her lips and said, "Shh, I'm not doing anything bad, so please be quiet."
After scrutinizing Jiang Nuan with a curious look, the cow squinted its eyes around a few times before nodding slightly.
Then, it slowly turned around and went back to its nest.
Seeing this, Jiang Nuan patted her chest and exhaled.
Little Six, it really didn't come for nothing that I secretly gave it special treatment.
After walking to the open space outside the door and looking around several times to make sure that no one was there, I quickly released the seedlings and started sorting and stacking them.
While Jiang Nuan was tending to the fruit seedlings, the Huang family also got up.
Seeing the door wide open, Huang Xiaosan walked over curiously.
As soon as I stepped outside, I saw the fruit seedlings covered in dew and asked in surprise, "Mom, the fruit seedlings have been delivered?"
“Yes,” Jiang Nuan nodded, “They’re all here. I’ve already counted them: two hundred pear trees, one hundred peach trees, and thirteen jujube trees.”
"Strange," Huang Xiaosan muttered in confusion, "How come no one heard such a commotion? And why choose now to deliver the tree? Is it because the road is too far?"
Jiang Nuan pretended not to hear these words.
She was pitiful, innocent, and weak; she knew nothing.
After muttering to himself, Huang Xiaosan also began to tend to the fruit seedlings.
Then, the confusion in my heart grew even more.
"These saplings must have been growing for two years, right? They're so lush and vibrant, not wilted at all. They don't look like they were dug up just the day before."
“Every single one is so straight, tsk tsk, this dealer is really honest, not afraid of losing money.”
Her son's incessant chatter made Jiang Nuan's ears hurt. "Shut up and get back to work."
If they continued talking, she wouldn't be able to stay any longer.
Honestly, good seedlings aren't enough? Why make such a fuss?
Before long, the whole family joined in tidying up the fruit seedlings. When Grandma Huang and her group came over after breakfast, the seedlings were already neatly arranged on the open ground.
"Oh my!" Old Huang exclaimed happily, "The fruit seedlings have arrived?"
He stepped forward to take a look, and after observing carefully, he exclaimed in surprise, "That's really good, at least 80% of them will survive."
The survival rate is quite good.
This is about the survival rate for an ordinary paulownia tree.
But these are fruit trees, fruit trees that can be sold for money.
Thinking of this, Old Man Huang smiled happily.
"It's here," Jiang Nuan clapped her hands and stood up. "We can plant it today."
For the rest of the day, the entire Huang family was busy with the fruit trees.
Not many villagers were willing to spend money to buy fruit seedlings; less than ten seedlings were distributed.
Grandma Jiang wanted one of each plant to keep for her own family to eat, and planted the rest.
On either side of the gate, there was a row of pear trees, and the open space in front was filled with peach trees. A dozen or so were planted in the old grove, and the rest were planted along the roadside.
Because there were so many fruit saplings, some were planted along several smaller paths in addition to the main road in the middle of the village.
The vibrant fruit seedlings, with flower buds hidden among the branches swaying in the wind, and a faint fragrance lingering at the tip of the nose, are truly delightful.
As evening approached and night fell, lanterns were lit along the moat, and more and more people poured into the painted boats.
On the boat, people were toasting and drinking, creating a lively atmosphere.
"What time is it? Why hasn't the courtesan banquet started yet?" A dissatisfied voice echoed throughout the painted boat.
"Young Master Jin, haste makes waste. Those ladies are getting ready, please be patient, it will begin soon." A middle-aged woman wearing a red flower in her hair covered her mouth with a handkerchief and spoke.
"What a dawdling," the young man sneered. "I've been waiting since noon and haven't seen a single beauty. Are you deliberately wasting my time?"
As he spoke, he half-reclined on the chair, putting his legs on the footrest in front of him.
Although his movements were crude, they carried a hint of unruliness, arrogance, and superiority. Clearly, he was used to this extravagant lifestyle due to his comfortable life.
“My lord,” the madam cried pitifully, “I dare not delay your time, but it’s not yet Wu Shi (5-7 AM), so there’s nothing I can do. To be honest, I’m the most anxious one. The sooner we start, the sooner we can settle our young lady.”
The madam appeared meek and submissive, but inwardly she was extremely impatient.
What a bunch of idiots! They're just some nobody from a tiny county town looking for amusement, and they dare to cause trouble for me.
This ship is full of gentlemen, some of whom hold high positions of power and others are extremely wealthy. Who does this kid think he is?
Not to mention how incredibly stingy they are. I talked to them for so long, and they didn't even give me a single tael of silver as a reward.
Pooh!
What the hell!
Why pretend to be rich when you don't have money? Even if he starts the courtesan banquet, will he really be able to win the heart of a beauty?
"Young Master," Manager Jin looked around, cupped his hands and said, "It should start soon. The platform has been set up and covered with red cloth. It won't be long before we start."
Manager Jin was very troubled.
Having such an arrogant and willful master is driving me crazy.
You said you just came to Fucheng to see the sights, why did you have to cause trouble?
This is nothing like Ping'an County. The Jin family is a local tyrant in Ping'an County, but nothing in the prefectural city. Anyone you pick out here, whether in terms of family wealth or status, is many times better than the Jin family.
“Go,” the young man ordered imperiously, “and urge them on.”
Upon hearing this, Manager Jin and the person next to him exchanged bewildered glances.
One word came to mind: Foolish!
Who does he think he is? Rushing me around? He's asking for a beating!
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