Chapter 124 Chapter 124 I am also like His Highness...
The hardest thing to repay in this world is favors. Some favors can be owed, but some cannot.
Old Lady Gu could clearly see that Zhao Mingsheng was attracted to the yard, but she didn't want to owe him a favor, so she said, "Alright, brothers should settle accounts clearly. Let's not talk about giving it away or not. Just sell it to Miss Sheng."
Since Old Madam Gu had spoken, Li had no choice but to quote a reasonable price.
Zhao Mingsheng took the initiative to add some more money, and finally the yard was bought by her for 1,500 taels.
Although the favor wasn't paid, Mrs. Li wasn't the least bit upset. Instead, her smile stretched almost to her ears. She was pushing the house so hard because her nephew lived next door. Her nephew wasn't bad looking, and aside from a few idle days and a penchant for play and lust, he had no major flaws. The mourning period was over, so she could remarry.
Although Zhao Mingsheng came from a poor family, she was rich now! Those pills were a hot commodity in the capital, and who wouldn't be jealous?
When Zhao Mingsheng's family moves over, it will be so close to home. If her nephew works harder, he will be able to get there first!
Although she planned this way, a courtyard like this would cost at least one thousand taels, which was a considerable sum for her. She would feel very painful if she gave it away like this.
Unexpectedly, the goal was achieved and a few hundred taels of profit could be made in the end. How could Li not be happy!
Fearing that Zhao Mingsheng would go back on her word, Li immediately invited her to go back to the second house to get the title deed, apparently intending to finalize it tonight.
While Li went back to her room to look for the house deed, Zhao Mingjing tugged at Zhao Mingsheng's sleeve and whispered in her ear in a low voice, informing her that her cousin and his family lived in the next yard.
Zhao Mingsheng was stunned after hearing this news, and then the weight that had been weighing on her heart finally dropped. She had been wary since her second aunt started showing her affection, and now she finally knew why. It turned out to be this. Now that she knew what she was after, it would be easier to deal with her.
Zhao Mingsheng chuckled and nodded, "I understand. Thank you for your advice, Third Sister."
"Why are you still smiling?" Seeing her nonchalant look, Zhao Mingjing felt a little disappointed. "If you don't want this yard anymore, just tell me. I'll go explain to mother later."
Zhao Mingjing frowned and her delicate nose wrinkled slightly. She had always been reluctant to have any dealings with her cousin's family, but her mother always thought of their family when it came to good things.
"It doesn't matter."
"Huh?" Zhao Mingjing was prepared to be rejected, but she saw Zhao Mingsheng looking indifferent.
Compared with the advantages of the yard, having an annoying guy living next door is nothing. No matter what he wants to do, just ignore him.
Besides, this yard is only temporary.
Seeing her mother coming out of the inner room with the house deed, Zhao Mingjing had to give up whatever she wanted to say.
Zhao Mingsheng accepted the house deed sent by Li, and he breathed a sigh of relief as the payment was settled.
Early the next morning, Zhao Mingsheng packed up and prepared to return to Qingshan Village as planned. Without disturbing anyone, Zhao Mingsheng quietly left the mansion and prepared to go to the post station on East Street to hire a carriage.
The sky was just beginning to turn pale. The autumn mornings were quite chilly. The morning dew from the eaves, tinged with chill, dripped through the cracks in the rubble. Drops of water slid down his neck and into his clothes, causing Zhao Mingsheng to shiver and pull his cloak tighter.
The girl casually glanced at the empty street. On the deserted street, a black carriage was particularly eye-catching.
Zhao Mingsheng blinked. If she was not mistaken, the person yawning against the bicycle frame was Jing Liu.
The next moment, the man in front of the carriage also saw her, and he immediately straightened up and waved his hand vigorously.
Zhao Mingsheng walked towards the carriage. When he got closer, he found that the cloth on Jingliu's shoulders was wet with morning dew. He must have been waiting for quite some time.
The young guard didn't care. He shook off the moisture on his shoulders and smiled happily when he saw her, revealing his white teeth.
"I heard that the young lady was going back to Qingshan Village today, so the prince asked me to wait for her early this morning. Come on in the car. We'll give you a ride along the way."
Zhao Mingsheng was slightly stunned.
On the carriage returning from the palace yesterday, she had indeed said that she would return to Qingshan Village today. Unexpectedly, Prince Heng took note of it and even sent a carriage specifically for her.
Zhao Mingsheng felt warm in his heart, and turned around to smile at the young guard.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness Prince Heng."
Jing Liu was dazzled by the girl's smile. After coming to his senses, he quickly put down the stool, watched her get on the carriage, and then struck while the iron was hot.
"I've been with the prince for so many years, but I've never seen him care so much about anyone."
Jing Liu's words made Zhao Mingsheng pause slightly.
Care?
To whom?
To me?
The chaotic speculation made my heart beat faster and faster, and my cheeks flushed. But my overly clear mind warned me against the excitement. What was I thinking?
This special treatment may be because we will be cooperating in growing medicinal herbs in the near future, and it is just a way of treating our partners with care.
Zhao Mingsheng, who seemed to have "understood", steadied himself, pursed his lips and smiled back.
"Then please ask Guard Jing to convey my gratitude to His Royal Highness Prince Heng for this kindness. I will never let him down and will repay him one day."
Don't worry, I will grow the medicinal herbs well and repay you with the best quality herbs when the time comes!
I will definitely not let King Heng down!
Um!
Xiao Zhao has perfect comprehension ability.
Why?
Jing Liu hadn't expected that simply mentioning his prince's kindness would have such a positive effect. The young lady from the Zhao family had simply said she would not let him down and would repay him!
repay?
Does this mean you want to pledge yourself to me?
Jing Liu took a deep breath, stunned by the bold words.
I can only say that she is worthy of being the woman his prince likes!
Jing Liu was so moved that he almost cried, "It's really great that you can understand my prince's painstaking efforts! But..."
Zhao Mingsheng didn't quite hear what Jingliu said next. Her entire attention was focused on the scene before her.
After half of the curtain was lifted, a corner of a smoky purple robe was revealed. Zhao Mingsheng then realized that there was another person sitting in the carriage?
Zhao Mingsheng's hand that was lifting the car curtain paused slightly.
The next moment, a bony hand appeared on the car curtain, and following Zhao Mingsheng's force, it pulled it open from the inside to the outside.
Zhao Mingsheng raised his eyes and met a pair of dark eyes with a scorching gaze.
Familiar carriage, familiar people...
Zhao Mingsheng was in a daze for a moment. If it weren't for the different opening remarks, she almost thought that she had returned to the day when her identity as a fake daughter was exposed and she left the Marquis' Mansion.
"There's no need for Jingliu to convey it for you, I heard it." Yan Zhuo leaned back leisurely in the car, tapping his earlobe with his slender knuckles.
He indicated that he had heard everything that had just been said, without missing a single word.
The girl's face flushed after being caught speaking her heart out by the person involved. The slender jade-like fingers seemed to be tapping on her earlobe, making her ear feel slightly hot.
Zhao Mingsheng blinked and pretended to be calm.
"Then we don't have to trouble Guard Jing. Why is Prince Heng here too?"
"As for the medicinal herb planting we talked about last time, I'd like to take this opportunity to go to Qingshan Village for an inspection."
Zhao Mingsheng understood.
You see, it’s really about cooperating in growing medicinal herbs.
"You just..." The man sat up straighter, with a barely perceptible nervousness in his tone, as if he was confirming something.
"Are you serious?"
Zhao Mingsheng nodded.
"Of course." Of course, honesty is what matters in doing business.
These two simple words could instantly ignite the throbbing in Yan Zhuo's heart. In the silent carriage, Yan Zhuo could hear his own heartbeat like thunder.
The man lowered his head and chuckled.
"So am I."
After Zhao Mingsheng finished her words, she looked behind the carriage, searching for another one, and naturally missed the man's whisper. She wondered, was this the only carriage coming today? Or was hers behind? She couldn't afford to make a fool of herself again like last time.
When Yan Zhuo looked up and wanted to say something more, he realized that the girl hadn't listened to his previous plea at all, but was staring at the back of the carriage. The girl was simple-minded, and he could guess her thoughts with just a little thought.
The man supported his forehead with one hand, his long feathery eyelashes naturally drooping to hide the smile under his eyes. After a while, he said, "Don't look anymore. This is the only carriage we have today."
A cold but smiling voice sounded beside his ears. Zhao Mingsheng then withdrew his gaze, climbed onto the carriage in a few steps, and found a seat to sit down.
The carriage was spacious enough for two people to sit in without feeling crowded at all.
"Hold on tight, we're leaving!" Along with Jingliu's energetic voice, the carriage wheels began to turn.
On the way, Yan Zhuo asked her about her requirements for the fields in the western suburbs.
Zhao Mingsheng then put forward some of his own ideas.
"Different medicinal herbs have different soil requirements. For example, cattail pollen prefers water and needs to be planted in moist soil. On the other hand, thistle, whose main medicinal part is its rhizome, needs to be planted in drier soil. Both are essential herbs for making trauma medicine."
Yan Zhuo listened very carefully and nodded from time to time.
"It's autumn now, and herbs like Panax notoginseng, ginseng, white peony root, and thistle are suitable for autumn sowing. I will prepare some seeds and divisions when I return to Qingshan Village. I can start planting in seven days at the latest."
Yan Zhuo wrote down everything. "Okay, I'll have them find suitable land for planting as soon as possible and arrange for planters."
"Well, let's prepare these first."
After saying this, Zhao Mingsheng couldn't help but yawn. It was all because he got up too early in the morning. As the carriage swayed, he felt sleepy.
"If you're tired, take a nap first."
Yan Zhuo took out a blanket from somewhere and handed it to Zhao Mingsheng, then he took out a scroll of documents and read it carefully in his hand.
Zhao Mingsheng took the blanket, unfolded it and put it on himself.
"Then I'll sleep for a while. Wake me up when we get there."
After receiving a positive answer, the girl closed her eyes with peace of mind. The blanket on her body was thick and comfortable, and there was a pleasant smell of cold pine.
It smells the same as it did in the room back then.
Thinking of this, I fell asleep in a daze after a while.
After reading one-third of the document, the girl's regular breathing kept lingering in his ears. Yan Zhuo looked up at the sleeping girl.
After all, it was in a carriage. Although the carriage structure was shock-absorbing, it was still inevitably a little bumpy. The girl's forehead, which was originally leaning against the window, would bump against the wooden edge with the bumps, leaving a red mark.
Yan Zhuo stared at the red mark for a while, and finally sighed softly. He switched the scroll to his right hand, and placed his left hand on the wooden edge before the next bump came.
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