When Xiao's mother got the nod from her daughter-in-law, she felt relieved. She was assured that her fourth daughter-in-law was a very capable person.
She told the manager her name, and the manager took a pen and signed her name on the spot where she had put her fingerprint.
But before paying the bill, the manager had to ask one more question.
"Where are you from? Where do you live? We at Jishan Hall need to find out the details. It's better to be safe than sorry. This will make it easier to find you in the future."
This medicinal herb is no different from other things. If you take it carelessly, it can really cause death. There is no room for ambiguity. You must find out the details clearly. This is also a manifestation of responsibility.
"Manager, my mother and I are mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. We are from Xianhe Village, Baima Town, Huaxi County. My husband's surname is Xiao, and we are the only family with the surname Xiao in the village. I have four sons, and you will know when you go there and ask around." Xiao's mother was very happy that the business was done. In addition, the manager of Jishan Hall was a sensible person, so she felt like she had met a good person. So she told him her home address in detail.
Especially when he talked about his four sons, he couldn't hide the pride on his face.
The manager took note of it carefully in his mind and did not forget to say a few polite words:
"Oh, you are so blessed. You have four sons. You will enjoy endless happiness in the future. And your daughter-in-law is the same!" He gave Jiang Sui a thumbs up.
Jiang Sui was suddenly praised and smiled a little embarrassedly.
Xiao's mother was different. When she heard him praising her daughter-in-law, she immediately took Jiang Sui's hand affectionately:
"That's right. This is my fourth daughter-in-law. She is very clever and knows a lot."
The manager nodded in agreement and thought, it was rare to see such a good relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. As an experienced person, he wished his wife, children and mother could get along so well.
Soon, the accountant came over with the silver, including two silver ingots worth ten taels each, and five taels of silver change. They weighed them on a small scale in front of the mother and found that not a single tael was missing.
But Jiang Sui looked at the two ten-liang silver ingots and was puzzled. She said bluntly:
"Manager, could you please change these two silver ingots into small change for us?"
The manager frowned in confusion when he heard this:
"Change them all into small change? What does that mean?"
Xiao's mother didn't quite understand either, but she always thought that Jiang Sui must have his own reasons.
Just listen to Jiang Sui's explanation:
"Manager, we are all farmers and our home is far away from this county. If we put this silver ingot in one pocket, it will attract too much attention. My mother and I are both women and we can't even tie a chicken, right? It's always better to be careful, so I thought, if we change the silver ingot into small change, it will be more convenient for us to carry it with us. There is also a saying that goes, 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket. If they are broken, they can't be broken all together.' Besides, if we change it into small change, it will be easier to spend on daily basis and we can make the change easily."
Don't blame her for thinking too much. It's always better to be careful.
When the manager heard this, he realized that this was the truth. It made sense. They had come from far away and were unfamiliar with the place. Besides, they were just a mother and a daughter. There were always some people in this county who did not work and were idle. They had to make sure they were not targeted by them.
"They are all small matters. I'll just change them for you. You are very thoughtful and considerate." He could tell at first glance that Jiang Sui was the right person to be the head of the family.
After hearing this, Xiao's mother slapped her head and thought, yes, this silver ingot is so big, and it will be too conspicuous when it is put in the purse. If it is changed into small change, each person can put some on the body, and they can't lose it all if they want to.
Finally, Jiang Sui got a pile of silver coins as she wished. She and Xiao's mother divided them and each put half into the purse. It was heavy, but it made people feel happy.
After the transaction was completed, the manager asked his servant to see the mother and daughter out very politely.
This also made the mother and daughter have a better impression of Jishantang. No wonder they can do so well, there is a reason for it.
As soon as I walked down the steps, a carriage stopped in front of Jishan Hall.
The carriage is not big, and the cloth used for the body is very plain in color, but the cloth looks very soft and shines in the sun. It must be the finest silk. The wood used for the carriage is also made of yellow pear wood, which is enough to show that the owner of the carriage is of high status and is a low-key person.
A young man stepped down from the carriage. He was wearing a light blue brocade robe with bamboo embroidered on the corners and cuffs. It was light, refreshing and beautiful. He also had a sachet and jade pendant on his waist and a jade crown on his head. He was a nobleman.
Moreover, he is a handsome nobleman, with a face as handsome as jade and a clear mind like the bright moon and the fresh breeze.
When the staff at Jishantang saw that it was him, they immediately came up to him warmly:
"Second Master, why are you here? Please come in. I will go and inform the steward right away."
"Well, I was passing by Huaxi County and came here to check. Have there been any trivial matters in the store recently?" The young man's voice was gentle, just like his appearance.
But Jiang Sui and Xiao's mother just watched the fun and didn't take it seriously. If she had to talk about good-looking, Jiang Sui still preferred Xiao Hechuan's looks, which touched her heart more and was in line with her aesthetic.
Xiao's mother and Jiang Sui felt a little uncomfortable with the sudden huge sum of money in their hands, but it did not stop them from feeling happy.
"Come on, let's go buy peach cakes for Hechuan, and then buy you some flowered cloth to make two sets of clothes. Oh, and also, you have to buy the embroidered shoes you promised your sisters-in-law, including the soles and lining.
But don't worry, I won't spend your money to buy them. I will spend my own money to buy them. These are all earned by you, so they will naturally be given to you. "Mother Xiao should not be thinking about this money.
She has a very correct outlook on life. The money was exchanged for the Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng obtained by Jiang Sui, so it belongs to her and cannot be used, especially on her sisters-in-law. It is inappropriate.
"Oh, mother, what's yours or mine? Just spend it as you like. But I think we should just buy the peach cakes today, and buy the other things in town another day. The journey is long, and it's not convenient for us to carry so many bags, and I'm not in a hurry to wear new clothes.
Things in the county are definitely more expensive than in town, so let's go to town to buy them another day. Let's go back early today. Besides, wealth should not be shown on the outside. We are wearing such shabby clothes and carrying so many bags, aren't we showing off our wealth?"
Jiang Sui had a lot of worries in her heart. She was carrying a huge amount of money in an unfamiliar place, so she always felt uneasy. She decided to go back early.
Xiao's mother thought about it carefully, nodded in agreement, and felt that Jiang Sui's words made sense.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll only buy peach cakes today. Buy more so we can eat together."
"Okay, let's go buy some peach cakes." Jiang Sui carried a basket in one hand and held Xiao's mother's hand with the other, and the mother and daughter happily went to find a cake shop.
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