Chapter 83: Not a Stupid Person
Mammy pointed at the deer and said, "It looks like it weighs about 100 pounds. It costs 1,000 taels of silver. How much does the lower quality meat cost?"
Su Nuan sighed that this nanny was really shrewd. She initially thought it was a one-time transaction and asked for a high price. If it was a long-term transaction, she could lower the price.
She didn't make an offer, but instead asked, "How much silver do you think is appropriate, Madam?"
The nanny thought for a moment and said, "How about this, one tael of silver per catty."
Su Nuan nodded, "Okay, but you have to buy it and cook it yourself. If you want it cooked, it will cost ten times the price."
Nanny finally gave in and frowned, saying, "This is too expensive. Even if we had a fortune, we couldn't afford it. Besides, we want to buy it every day."
Su Nuan laughed, "Do you think we can have meat every day?"
The nanny was stunned. Indeed, how could there be prey every day under such circumstances?
Su Nuan said bluntly: "To be honest, whether we can eat meat depends on luck."
The nanny squeezed her handkerchief and said, "Two taels."
Su Nuan, "Nine taels."
Mammy, "Three taels."
Su Nuan, "Eight taels."
Mammy, "Four ounces."
Su Nuan, "Seven taels."
Mammy, "Five taels."
Su Nuan, "Eight taels!"
Mammy, "Deal!"
Then the nanny was dumbfounded, "You...you...why are you raising the price?"
Su Nuan glanced sideways, "Eight taels, deal."
Mammy was very shocked, as if it was the first time she had been humiliated. She frowned and said, "Give me a discount. I won't be able to explain myself when I get back."
Su Nuan shook her head. "Anyway, when there's meat in the future, the price will be this. If you want to eat it, just buy it. No one will force you to buy or sell."
The nanny originally thought that Su Nuan would bid six taels, which was acceptable, but now the price of seven taels is gone, and it can only be eight taels per catty.
She hesitated for a moment and said, "How about this, let's talk about it after we finish eating. Besides, this is venison, so it's okay if it's a bit expensive. Are other meats also this pricey?"
Su Nuan smiled slightly, "A live rabbit weighing more than five catties and less than ten catties will cost fifty taels."
"Live pheasant, over three catties, under five catties, thirty ounces."
"Wild sheep is like venison, but it's smaller, usually around 80 kilograms. If it's alive, it's worth 500 taels."
"Wild boar meat will be charged at one ounce of silver per pound."
"I'm talking about raw meat. We're not responsible for cleaning it. You can do whatever you want with it after you buy it."
The nanny didn't say anything, but just smiled unnaturally. She took out the banknote and hesitated.
Su Nuan showed no mercy and stared at her to make the decision.
Finally, the nanny handed over ten hundred-liang silver notes and said, "Try it first."
Su Nuan took the banknote and put it in her pocket, then took the roasted deer from the shelf and said, "Let's go."
Mammy was a little surprised, "You are so strong?"
Su Nuan didn't say anything and walked ahead.
The nanny asked again, "Why don't you give the banknote to the official over there?"
Su Nuan didn't answer directly: "Let's talk about it later. Where do you want to send the meat?"
The nanny pointed to the carriage in front. There must be quite a few people sitting in that big carriage.
When they reached the carriage, Mammy said, "Madam, the meat is here."
There was a boy's voice in the car, "Hurry and bring it in."
The carriage had double doors. When the doors opened, two beautiful maids came out. They used handkerchiefs to pad their hands and carried the deer in.
Su Nuan didn't want to find out who was there, so she turned around and left.
Mammy wanted to say something, but in the end she said nothing.
Su Nuan slowed down and listened attentively.
Mammy is reporting the price of meat.
The young man said dissatisfiedly: "This is robbery, are they bandits?"
A soft female voice said, "As long as you don't make a fuss, it's fine. This is out in the wilderness, it's not easy to get meat."
Another sweet girl's voice said, "Yes, brother, don't be so pretentious. It smells delicious. Try it."
Another authoritative voice said, "Send some to your brother and sister-in-law. They are orphans and widows. Please take good care of them."
The woman sighed and said nothing.
Soon a deer leg was brought out, and the nanny reluctantly took the deer leg and walked towards the carriage behind.
Su Nuan touched his chin. He didn't look like a stupid person. It was good that he didn't cause trouble.
She returned to Cheng Feng's side, slammed the 1,000-liang silver note on the table, and asked, "How do we divide it?"
Cheng Feng smiled and said, "You brought the meat back, and you roasted it, so of course it all belongs to you."
Su Nuan thought about it and pushed it all to Cheng Feng. "You take it. I can't spend the banknotes easily. But you are not allowed to change the price I set just now. If they want to eat meat, they have to follow my rules."
Cheng Feng pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, do you know what that family does?"
Su Nuan shook her head, "I don't know, do you know?"
Cheng Feng nodded, "They are the largest salt merchants in the North. This time they should be going to the salt mines in the North."
After a pause, he added, "It's also possible that they got wind of it and ran away. After all, the city lord can't protect them."
Su Nuan nodded, "I see."
The current city lord is definitely unable to protect them, so it is wise for them to abandon their property and seek refuge.
Su Nuan thought of the sea and asked, "Is there a sea in the north?"
Cheng Feng smiled and said, "Yes, it's not quite right to call it a sea. It's a very large sea area, but the seawater comes out from underground. To be more precise, it's a sea lake."
Su Nuan nodded, "I thought so. How could there be a sea in the north?"
Cheng Feng said, "Our country used to be very big, and the sea area in the north was ours. Unfortunately... it has now been occupied by other countries."
Su Nuan didn't understand national affairs, so she asked, "What country is the Northland close to now?"
Cheng Feng picked up a branch and started drawing on the ground.
A "J"-shaped river becomes the boundary line.
"The exiles lived within these few words. It was a large plain."
"Across the river is the Rakshasa Kingdom. There are many blond and blue-eyed people there, and there are many tribes."
"To the left of the river is the Northern Snow Country, which produces medicinal herbs and furs."
"On the right side of the river is the West Sea Kingdom, which exports seafood and has a port."
Su Nuan nodded, "Is this West Sea Kingdom originally our country?"
Cheng Feng sighed, "Yeah, the port over there is a bit far away and you can't see it from the river."
Su Nuan didn't think much about it, she just thought the terrain was good, "This is good, there are rivers and plains, we can farm."
"Is it just that there is no barrier? If the three countries on the other side attack us, we will have nowhere to hide."
Cheng Feng chuckled. "Who would want to come here if they're so poor? Besides, it's easy to come here. It's cold in winter, and the river is frozen, so we can come here."
Su Nuan pursed her lips and said, "There's no sense of security here. If we go there, they might take us away and make us slaves."
Cheng Feng didn't say anything because this possibility was very high.
Su Nuan pointed at the words with a branch and asked, "What is this? Is it the official road?"
Cheng Feng shook his head. "No, there's a mountain over there. It's a very big mountain. I don't know what it looks like. After all, I've never seen it."
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