Chapter 189 Waiting for them to fall out
Jiang Tangtang felt that the meat on the market wasn't enough, and wanted to buy more. So, she asked, "One might not be enough. I'd like to buy a few more to make pickled meat for relatives and friends as a thank-you gift. Do you have any at home?"
"Don't worry, auntie. My whole family lives in the countryside and we raise quite a few pigs. If my family's not enough, you can go to my relatives' house and pick as many as you want."
In fact, the big man was a pig dealer. He often went to the countryside to buy pigs, killed them and sold the meat. Seeing Jiang Tangtang's generous behavior, he immediately wanted to win over his business.
Jiang Tangtang looked at him and asked, "Are you the only one killing the pig?"
The man patted his chest and said, "Auntie, don't worry! I'm very strong. I can hold down a pig weighing two or three hundred pounds with one hand without any help."
As he spoke, he showed Jiang Tangtang a trick. There was a large stone pillar at the market, weighing at least 300 to 400 kilograms, and he lifted it up with ease.
He was so strong that Jiang Tangtang wanted to recruit him to work under her.
However, thinking that she had come to Qiongzhou to hide her whereabouts, she temporarily suppressed her thoughts and asked, "If I want to buy ten pigs, how long do you think it will take to get them together?"
"Ten heads?" Although the man had guessed from Jiang Tangtang's dress and behavior that she was wealthy and could spend so much money to hold a wedding for her son in this chaotic world, he was still surprised.
But he quickly adjusted his expression and said, "There are a lot of pigs here. It's a bit troublesome to bring them to the city, but it's not difficult. Just give me most of the day."
"No need to send me to the city. Just give me your address and I'll have my son go find you in the village. Then you can just go back home."
Jiang Tangtang secretly apologized to the soldier who would be sent to arrest him tomorrow, and could only take advantage of him.
"Auntie, just ask your son to come to Dayu Village to find me. My last name is Nie, and everyone calls me Nie Dali. You'll know when you come and ask."
Nie Dali was very excited when he received a big order, and he immediately planned to go back and prepare.
But although Jiang Tangtang bargained when buying things, it was obvious that she was not a local and did not know many tricks.
So before leaving, he whispered, "Auntie, your son's wedding banquet shouldn't just involve buying meat, but also rice, wedding cakes, and so on, right?"
Jiang Tangtang wasn't in a hurry to buy food at the moment, but seeing his mysterious look, it seemed like there might be some connection, so she hurriedly asked, "Really? Big brother, do you have a connection?"
Nie Dali looked around and whispered, "It's okay for you to buy meat. Apart from the price being higher than before, there's no other problem.
But now all the rice shops in the city are controlled by the prefect's brother-in-law. Not only are the prices high, but you also need a travel permit. If you buy too much, you'll get into trouble even if you have one. If you want to buy food, it's best to have your relatives make more trips."
Almost instantly, Jiang Tangtang thought of the reason why the grain shops in the city were regulated in this way. Wasn't it to prevent their army?
While Jiang Tangtang was extremely angry, she looked at Nie Dali with more caution.
Where did she reveal her true identity?
Or was he simply reminding her with good intentions?
Jiang Tangtang suppressed her doubts and thanked Nie Dali carefully. She was also more cautious in her next actions.
In addition to secretly transferring some of her things to the space when the carriage was almost full, she also deliberately circled the street several times on her way back, and only returned to the courtyard after making sure that no one was following her.
When Jiang Tangtang returned to the courtyard, Lu Shiyan had already returned. Seeing Jiang Tangtang's expression, he couldn't help but touch his nose and said, "It's just a small matter. You can just let Uncle Kuang and Aunt Kuang handle it. Why bother to come here in person?"
Uncle Kuang is an old man in the Dingbei Marquis Mansion. He used to fight in the border with the old marquis. After the old marquis died, Lu Shiyan took the initiative to return his indenture and gave him a sum of money for his retirement.
Later, when he learned that everyone in the marquis's mansion had been exiled to Lingnan, he rushed over.
Now, on the surface, he is an old man helping the owner to look after the old house in the courtyard. In fact, in addition to collecting intelligence, he is also responsible for helping to contact the people who used to work with the old marquis.
Jiang Tangtang felt that it was more convenient to buy things with her space, but it was difficult to explain the specific reason to him, so she said coquettishly: "I want to go out for a walk!"
Lu Shiyan said apologetically, "Next time I'm free, I'll definitely take you shopping."
Jiang Tangtang was not interested in shopping now. She just wanted to ask Lu Shiyan what big thing had happened in Xiang Mansion this morning.
She didn't ask, but her lively eyes told it all.
Lu Shiyan was amused, but also helpless as he rubbed her hair and said, "Change your clothes, let's go out of the city first, and talk on the way."
Jiang Tangtang quickly went back to her room and changed her clothes. This time she didn't dress like an auntie, but put on a little makeup to cover up her original appearance.
Not only him, Lu Shiyan also made some slight modifications.
It's really because the two of them are so good-looking that even if one of them stands on the street, he will be very eye-catching. If they are together, they will be even more eye-catching.
Jiang Tangtang wanted to visit the government offices of all the corrupt officials in Lingnan next, but didn't want to attract attention.
Lu Shiyan painted his skin darker and put on a pair of mustaches. Although he still looked handsome, he looked older than before.
The two dressed up as a father and daughter and left the city easily without arousing anyone's suspicion.
On the way, Lu Shiyan and Jiang Tangtang talked about what happened in Xiang Mansion in the early morning.
It turned out that although Xiang Wanlin had issued a death order last night, not allowing the maidservants around Xiao to return to the Zhongdu Protectorate to report the news, he didn't expect the news to be leaked. Moreover, Xiao's two brothers were doing business in Qiongzhou. After receiving the news, they immediately came to Xiang's house with swords.
Speaking of which, the reason why Xiao Shi had such a bold and reckless character was because of the way her father and brothers spoiled her.
The Xiao family didn't care how scandalous the adultery between Xiao and her adopted son was. Anyway, Xiang Wanlin was wrong to stab Xiao with a knife.
Therefore, after seeing their sister's miserable appearance, the two brothers of the Xiao family started quarreling with Xiang Wanlin on the spot.
"The Xiang and Xiao families are having a falling out?" Jiang Tangtang's eyes lit up. "Then the Xiao family's soldiers won't help the Xiang family anymore, right?"
"The interests between the two families are deeply intertwined. Now the Xiao brothers can only beat up Xiang Wanlin and make him angry. It is not the time for a complete falling out. But--" Lu Shiyan said, but stopped.
Jiang Tangtang asked anxiously, "But what?"
Lu Shiyan raised his hand and pinched her nose, then continued, "If all the money and food Xiang Wanlin had stored up is gone, then it's hard to say."
Jiang Tangtang giggled.
Then she doesn't have to worry anymore, the two families are bound to fall out.
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