This is what happened. I, Bai Benguan, came from Zhongdu and was heading to Xiangyun to do some business. I passed by this market and found this salted fish to be exceptionally delicious. I wanted to buy all of it back for everyone in my group to taste. However, I didn't expect that the laws of Qinghe are so detailed that I still need your approval."
Bai Ang acted as if to say "You must not know me" and bowed obediently to Zhao Zan.
Although Zhao Zan didn't understand why Bai Ang was unwilling to reveal his identity and called salted fish a delicacy, he could only say that the official's taste was different.
"Since you're going to eat it, just sell it. But there are about 10 to 20 salted fish here, which is neither too many nor too few. We don't usually see outsiders buying so many salted fish at once in this market. So I suggest that if you really want to eat this salted fish, you should have Madam Jin send it to the inn nearby and have the inn's chef cook it on the spot. You can eat it today. That way, the salted fish won't be out of the market, and you won't be breaking the rules."
Zhao Zan thought for a moment and offered a compromise. He usually didn't propose such a solution. After all, the owner of the nearby inn really disliked processing work with imported materials, as it would make him less profitable. Therefore, he set the processing fee very high, which led to several complaints.
Originally, Zhao Zan wanted to cause trouble for the innkeeper, but Qinghe Bo said that as long as the price was clearly marked, it would be legal. If the price was high, no one would go there, and naturally nothing would go wrong.
So Zhao Zan simply let Bai Ang take the blame. After all, as a prefect, he wouldn't be unable to come up with a hundred coins.
"Oh, so your surname is Jin... Oh no, I think that's very kind. I'm really hungry and it's time to eat. Please go to the inn with me and give the salted fish to the chef. I can then pay you." Bai Ang blushed for the first time.
"Don't worry, sir. I sell fish and of course I will deliver the goods. Please wait in the inn for a while. I will pack up and come back soon." Jin Zimin said with a smile.
Zhao Zan...always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure out what it was. However, the Earl of Qinghe said that Lord Bai's visit could not be obstructed, but every detail needed to be reported. So he might as well go and report it. It was okay for a prefect to eat some salted fish.
Bai Ang was generous and booked the entire second floor of the inn at once. The followers were given a few salted fish on each table, accompanied by some seasonal vegetables, which was quite delicious. Unfortunately, it was just noon when they came out of the granary. The group had just eaten not long ago, and now they had to eat another meal, which was really embarrassing.
However, no one dared to spoil Bai Ang's fun, so they started eating it bite by bite.
"Sir, please enjoy your meal. I have to go home to take care of things, so I really can't keep you company." Jin Zimin took the purse given by Bai Ang, bowed, and slowly left.
Hmm... I didn't expect there is such a woman here. Not only is she good at doing business, but she is also flexible and can resist temptation. Not bad.
Bai Ang, who has been through a lot in the world, has long been accustomed to seeing all kinds of beautiful women, but he did not expect to lose his worldly desires here. But fortunately, he has been a widower for so many years, and it is normal to have some thoughts when going out, as long as it does not interfere with his business.
"Someone, go check on this young lady surnamed Jin." Bai Ang picked up a piece of salted fish and put it in his mouth. Damn, no wonder they put so much salt in it. It turns out the fish is not fresh... This young lady is really...
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com