Chapter 14: One is in charge of killing, the other is in charge of burying!
Huichuntang has a great reputation, and the doctors there are quite skilled. Many difficult and complicated diseases that cannot be treated in other clinics can be effectively controlled at Huichuntang. In the hearts of the people of Daliang, Huichuntang is an extraordinary place.
Some people just can't help but take advantage of their size and do whatever they want.
Having spent so many years navigating the business world, Zhou Mujiao had a firm grasp on the weaknesses of human nature. Therefore, she instructed Zhao Yunjing at the door: "Brother Zhao, if I tell you not to speak later, then don't speak."
Zhao Yunjing's expression turned serious, and he crossed his arms, exuding the aura of a martial arts master: "Hmm."
Zhou Mujiao was very satisfied and patted his arm: "That's it, keep it up the whole time."
Her hand was slightly cool. She patted him once and then moved it away. Zhao Yunjing felt as if the place she had patted was burned. It was very hot, but it didn't hurt. This was very strange.
Zhou Mujiao strode into Huichuntang with her head held high, her face full of arrogance: "Manager!"
Huichuntang operates on a model that combines a pharmacy and a clinic. Patients are all in the clinic next door, so there aren't many people in the pharmacy at this time.
The shopkeeper stood behind the counter, with several rows of medicine cabinets behind him. Three or four clerks were filling out prescriptions when they all looked over. Seeing how beautiful Zhou Mujiao was, they stopped what they were doing.
"What are you doing? Trying to dock your pay? Get back to work!"
The shop assistants got busy again, and the shopkeeper glanced at Zhou Mujiao.
The young girl was dressed plainly, but she had an arrogant air about her. She was probably a pampered young lady from some noble family who was out experiencing life. Looking at Zhao Yunjing behind her, who had the air of a master, the shopkeeper thought she was more likely the daughter of the leader of some major martial arts sect.
The shopkeeper forced a smile: "Oh, young lady! How may I help you?"
Zhou Mujiao raised her chin: "I want to sell goods!"
Zhao Yunjing slammed the Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng onto the table. Zhou Mujiao banged on the counter: "Take a good look at them and give me a good price. If you dare to cheat me, I'll make you pay!"
She made a throat-slitting gesture, her eyes gloomy. Zhao Yunjing stood behind her, expressionless, his hand already gripping the knife at his waist.
It's confirmed! This young girl is the daughter of a powerful martial arts sect!
The ginseng that had just been pulled out still had fresh soil on its roots. It was about three fingers wide and two palms long, and its color was very beautiful. The shopkeeper quoted it five hundred taels. The two Ganoderma lucidum were of different sizes, with the larger one priced at five hundred taels and the smaller one at two hundred taels.
Seeing that Zhou Mujiao remained silent, the shopkeeper added two hundred taels to the total amount.
Zhou Mujiao smiled faintly: "Shopkeeper, are you looking down on me?"
Zhao Yunjing drew his knife. Although it was a wood-chopping knife, it was so sharp that it could really slit a throat!
The shopkeeper, trembling, added another three hundred taels, wiping his sweat as he said, "Miss, this is the best I can offer. Any more, and I'll have to ask my master, but he just went to the capital the other day and probably won't be back for at least three months. How about you..."
A male voice came from the clinic behind the curtain: "Wait a moment."
A well-dressed and handsome young man lifted the curtain and walked over from the clinic.
The man strode with an official air, waving a fan, followed by two servants. He smiled and considered himself a charming man, but little did he know that in Zhou Mujiao's eyes, he was nothing more than an idiot.
The innkeeper called out, "Young Master Chen, what brings you here today? Please have a seat. Ah Shui, quickly prepare some tea for Young Master Chen, that can of Longjing tea after the rain!"
"Don't rush to drink the tea."
Young Master Chen went straight to the counter, flashing Zhou Mujiao a bright smile: "Is this the merchandise you want to sell, young lady?"
"uh-huh."
“Sell them to me, I’ll take them all,” Young Master Chen said affectionately.
Who are you?
"My name is Chen Liangjin, I am nineteen years old this year, and my father is Magistrate Chen of Peach Blossom County." Young Master Chen smiled and said, "These goods of yours are of good quality. Name your price. My grandmother's birthday is coming up soon, and if I present these good things to her, she will surely like them."
"Where does the young lady live? Once I know the address, I will send her an invitation another day. I hope she will do me the honor of coming to our home for a cup of wine."
Dressed in flashy clothes, behaving frivolously, and showing off, how is this any different from the average guy in modern times who comes up to a beautiful woman and says, "I want to be your boyfriend"?
The key point is that this person is the son of Magistrate Chen, and is related to Chen Wan'er from earlier.
Zhou Mujiao resisted the urge to beat up Young Master Chen on the spot, and then used her eyes to soothe Zhao Yunjing, who was about to make a move. She casually took the smallest Ganoderma lucidum back into her hand and said indifferently, "Five thousand taels, I'll sell it to you."
A ginseng and two lingzhi mushrooms would only cost Huichuntang less than three thousand taels of silver, but now that one lingzhi mushroom is missing, they want to sell it for five thousand taels of silver.
Young Master Chen's attendant nearly vomited blood: "You might as well just rob us!"
Zhou Mujiao said to the shopkeeper, "I'm in a hurry, so I won't haggle with you. I'll sell it all to you for two thousand seven hundred taels."
The shopkeeper glanced furtively at Young Master Chen: "This...that..."
Young Master Chen's eyes lit up.
This girl would rather sell to the shopkeeper for half the price than sell to herself. What a free-spirited woman who regards money as dirt! She is so special, and he likes her very much!
Young Master Chen tossed the ginseng and lingzhi to the shopkeeper and immediately declared, "Five thousand taels, I'll take it. Shopkeeper, wrap it up for me!"
The shopkeeper silently swallowed back the words that were about to slip out: This young master Chen has clearly taken a fancy to that girl and is willing to spend a fortune for her!
With the money exchanged for the goods, the transaction was complete. Zhou Mujiao nodded her chin at Zhao Yunjing and said, "Let's go."
Young Master Chen chased after her, calling out, "Miss! Miss! You still haven't told us where your residence is!"
"Want to know where I live?"
"Uh-huh!"
"Then come with me." Zhou Mujiao smiled faintly.
She's so beautiful, her smile is gorgeous, like a Guanyin statue in a temple! I want to marry her!
Young Master Chen roared inwardly, "Let alone five thousand taels, I'd be willing to give ten thousand taels, or even a hundred thousand taels! I'd give you my life!"
Young Master Chen happily followed, but when his two attendants tried to come along, he forcefully sent them away. With so many people following him, how was he supposed to cultivate a relationship with the little beauty?
Zhou Mujiao walked in front, with Zhao Yunjing following half a step behind, using his body to create distance between Zhou Mujiao and Young Master Chen.
After walking through the bustling main street, we turned into a quiet alleyway with few pedestrians.
Young Master Chen took two quick steps to get closer to Zhou Mujiao, wanting to get closer to her and show off his literary talent. Who knows, by the time she returned to her residence, she might already be longing for him?
Just as he was feeling quite pleased with himself, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in the back of his neck. Before he could react, he was tackled and thrown to the ground.
Young Master Chen let out a loud howl, and Zhao Yunjing's fist came flying. After more than a dozen punches, he pinned Young Master Chen down and grinned at Zhou Mujiao, "I'll hold him down, you can beat him up!"
Zhou Mujiao had been holding back all the way, but she rolled up her sleeves and started hitting him, her little fists whistling through the air.
They pinned him down and beat him until he looked like a pig's head before they stopped.
After shoving the 'seriously injured' Young Master Chen into a nearby alley, Zhou Mujiao used Young Master Chen's own blood to write a few words on the floor: "Prime Minister's Son".
Zhao Yunjing grabbed Zhou Mujiao and they started running!
All Chen heard was a string of arrogant laughter. He vaguely thought, "This woman has a great personality. I like her so much!"
After quickly buying their goods, they purchased an oxcart outside the city gate, unloaded everything from the flatbed cart onto the oxcart, and immediately headed back.
Half an hour later, the oxcart entered Peach Blossom Village. Zhou Mujiao felt Zhao Yunjing, who was driving the cart, stiffen slightly, looking nervous.
"Brother Zhao, what's wrong?"
"fine."
He didn't seem to be alright at all. But since he didn't say anything, she didn't ask.
Soon, Zhou Mujiao understood why Zhao Yunjing was nervous.
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