Giving too little doesn't seem to convey the generosity and gratitude...
Sending too much, what if it exceeds the amount of supplies the prince was transporting...?
It has the potential to steal someone's reputation...
No more, no less, just one less car...
Ning Xi'er smiled and said, "Qin Yuan, you're quite impressive to be able to count so clearly..."
Liao Yueming returned earlier than the agreed time, and the amount of food and supplies far exceeded Xue Lin's expectations.
With this grain, Xue Lin estimated that it would last until the city was unsealed.
In addition, when Xue Lin invited Liao Yueming to rest at his residence, Liao Yueming took out 20,000 taels of silver notes and gave them to Xue Lin.
According to the chief clerk's estimate, not counting the wagons that transported the supplies, the grain and supplies that Liao Yueming brought were worth at least 100,000 taels of silver.
Liao Yueming also informed them that a deposit of 80,000 taels of grain had been paid and was on its way, expected to arrive in three days at the latest...
This means that, in addition to the previous donation of 20,000 taels, Liao Yueming has donated a total of 180,000 taels of grain and supplies, and now he has donated another 20,000 taels...
Xue Lin was so moved and grateful that he didn't know what to do.
Liao Yueming persuaded him to accept it, saying that now is the time when everything needs to be rebuilt and money is needed, and that he was only giving so much out of his means.
Xue Lin knew that Liao Yueming said this to ease his psychological burden.
Last time, after Liao Yueming introduced himself, Xue Lin learned from the county magistrate and the registrar that Liao Yueming was a merchant and had a certain prestige among the people.
Even so, 220,000 taels of silver isn't an easy sum to earn...
The more nonchalant Liao Yueming appeared, the more Xue Lin felt the silver notes in his hand burning hot.
Ning Xi'er, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly spoke up and urged Xue Lin to accept it.
Although Xue Lin felt embarrassed, he still did as Ning Xi'er instructed.
Liao Yueming turned to Ning Xier and told her that she had ordered several extra carts of sorghum to be prepared, which would arrive soon.
Ning Xi'er smiled and nodded, telling Xue Lin that she would leave that evening...
Xue Lin was taken aback and somewhat at a loss.
Ning Xi'er comforted him, "Lord Xue has done a very good job. I'm not worried about the rest. With Mr. Liao's help, there shouldn't be any major problems with food and supplies..."
Xue Lin tried to persuade her to stay, but he was well aware of Ning Xi'er's status as a convict and that there were time restrictions on her arrival...
Furthermore, it is rumored that His Highness suffers from a leg ailment, and given the Princess's excellent medical skills, His Highness likely greatly needs her to return and treat him...
I couldn't bring myself to say the words to persuade them to stay.
He immediately ran to the back of the hospital and asked his wife, who had recovered, to prepare food and wine so that they could host a farewell banquet for Ning Xi'er that evening.
As Xue Lin left, Ning Xi'er looked at Liao Yueming and said, "Mr. Liao is generous and righteous, disregarding personal gain or loss; he is truly admirable..."
"Since Mr. Liao comes from a business background, and I also have a business, I would like to cooperate with you. I wonder if Mr. Liao is interested?"
Liao Yueming immediately bowed respectfully, "I dare not speak of business. The divine physician's saving my life is like a second birth. If you have any orders, please do as I command..."
Ning Xi'er laughed and said, "It's not really about assigning tasks. If it were, I'd be fine the first time, but I'd feel bad the second time."
"Moreover, this grain and supplies are more than enough to repay Yongning."
"When it comes to business, mutual benefit leads to a longer-lasting partnership. It's also better for me to state my requirements..."
Before Ning Xi'er could finish speaking, Xue Lin came out with a smile, went to the outer hall, and asked the registrar to call the county magistrate to see off the divine doctor that evening.
Xue Lin probably had other matters to discuss, so he spoke privately with the registrar outside the hall for a while.
Ning Xi'er looked at Liao Yueming again, "Those truckloads of sorghum are temporarily parked in villages where there is no infection. I'll discuss the details of the cooperative trade with you tonight..."
Liao Yueming bowed again.
After Xue Lin finished giving his instructions, the registrar immediately left to invite the county magistrate.
Unable to refuse Xue Lin's hospitality, and with his wife personally preparing the meal, Ning Xi had Bai Zhi, who was waiting outside, replace Zheng Ye, Qin Yuan, Haitang, and others for dinner that evening.
Madam Xue Lin was very capable, so she prepared two whole tables of food.
Ning Xi'er took her seat and then realized that even the dishes were served by Madam Xue Lin and her daughter; there wasn't a single servant.
Ning Xi'er asked casually, and Xue Lin explained that his family was small, his mother had passed away, and the three of them relied on his wife for everything. There were no servants in the mansion.
Ning Xi'er couldn't help but recall that day when she sneaked into the prefect's residence and learned that a plague had broken out in Yongning, yet he could still leisurely sit with his legs crossed, enjoying his concubine massaging his legs...
Having fought alongside Xue Lin these past few days, my impression of him and his family has improved even more.
When Xue Lin's wife and daughters served dishes, Xue Lin would get up and help set them out, just like any other husband.
At first, Zheng Ye didn't notice, but seeing Ning Xi'er paying attention, he followed her gaze and seemed to be deep in thought.
Xue Lin's daughter was thin and small, but she had recovered very well and always had a smile on her face.
Perhaps influenced by her parents, she was more lively than most girls of this era, with dark and bright eyes and a constant smile on her face.
When he brought the dishes in from the back room, he would always secretly glance at Ning Xi'er.
With all the dishes prepared, Madam Xue Lin took off her apron. She originally intended to sit at the table where Bai Zhi and the others were, but Qin Yuan asked her to sit down next to Xue Lin instead.
Ning Xi'er moved to the side, patted the empty seat next to her, and asked the little girl who was secretly looking at her, "Want to sit here with me?"
The girl's eyes widened instantly, and she nodded frantically.
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