At this point, Bai Dongjia paused deliberately before continuing:
"If Madam insists, then we can only ask her to inquire elsewhere."
I reckon that apart from the pawnshops in the prefectural city, there aren't many that could come up with that kind of money.
However, if Madam were to go to the prefectural city, she would likely have some concerns.
Firstly, I didn't know the background of those pawnshops, and secondly, I wasn't sure if they would bully their customers because of their size.
If the other party sees such a fine item and wants to keep it for themselves, it's not impossible that they might later accuse the wife of theft!
Upon hearing that it was five hundred taels, a hint of joy flashed in Chi Qiao's lowered eyes.
In her opinion, this whole set would at most sell for two or three hundred taels, just as Bai Dongjia had said before.
If you had five hundred taels, that would be considered a windfall.
As she wished, she could have five hundred taels.
With this money, she should be able to buy whatever she wants.
Not only that, but there will also be extra money to renovate the house.
Otherwise, what if the house collapses in a major earthquake?
Although she was satisfied, Chi Qiao did not agree immediately, but instead pretended to think about it.
Just when Bai Dongjia and the shopkeeper behind him thought she disagreed, she spoke up.
"Sigh... As Master Bai said, I do urgently need money and am not entirely comfortable going to the prefectural city."
The county town is where I grew up. I can easily find out about the shops and their conditions with a little inquiry, and I feel at ease about them.
As for the prefectural city, I was completely in the dark and had no idea what was going on.
After saying that, she turned to look at Chi Dahu, who was completely stunned: "Dad, how much do we still owe our friend Aye?"
"Where's Dr. Li? Little Fish's child has been staying at the clinic these past few days; is there any outstanding payment for the medicine?"
Chi Dahu understood her meaning and continued, "My friend Aye owes twenty taels."
The medical clinic hasn't settled accounts with Dr. Li yet.
Furthermore, when we invited him here, we promised him an extra five taels of silver when he returned.
Chi Qiao was very satisfied with his understanding and nodded before looking at Bai Dongjia again.
"Since that's the case, then five hundred taels, I'll take it all!"
Upon hearing this, fearing she might regret it, Bai Dongjia quickly and carefully put the things away.
He then stood up and said, "Please wait here for a moment, I will go and prepare the money."
"Would you two prefer silver, silver notes, or perhaps half and half each?"
Chi Qiao knew there was trouble ahead and was not comfortable with the silver notes, so she said, "If you need silver, please trouble the master to prepare forty ingots of ten taels of silver."
The remaining one hundred taels are divided into ten ingots of five taels each and fifty ingots of one tael each.
If possible, please exchange it for ten taels of silver or copper coins.
These were packed into baskets.
Master Bai nodded, and then left with the shopkeeper.
When the innkeeper and waiter came back to the private room, they were carrying a basket on their backs.
"Madam, the silver is ready. Please check it."
In addition, the host noticed that you liked Biluochun tea and pastries, so he asked me to prepare some.
Since there is only two ounces of tea, I hope you won't find it too little.
As for lotus flower pastries and red bean paste, two packets of each were prepared.
This was made by the cook at the master's house; you can't buy it anywhere else!
Chi Qiao gave Chi Dahu a wink, then stood up and said to the shopkeeper:
"Please convey my thanks to Master Bai for me, shopkeeper! Your tea and pastries are indeed excellent."
I was originally going to ask you where you bought them, so I could buy a few to take home and make my grandchildren happy.
After exchanging pleasantries, she started counting the money herself.
After she finished counting, she added the number to the one on Chi Dahu's side and knew that the number was correct.
"The amount of silver is correct, then we'll take our leave. We wish the manager and owner prosperous business and abundant wealth!"
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