Jiang Ling smiled faintly and said, "What's going on? We've known each other for so long, Li Shanren, isn't this making us feel distant?"
"Well, the rules still need to be followed. I'm a merchant and you're an official, so there's a world of difference between us!" Li Shanren explained with a smile.
"What brings you to my house, madam?" Li Shanren asked, having immediately discerned Jiang Ling's purpose.
"About cotton! I'm sure Mr. Li has heard about the refugees in the south, right?" Jiang Ling didn't intend to hide anything from Mr. Li when he asked.
After listening, Li Shanren nodded, signaling Jiang Ling to continue.
“Our Lujia Village has taken in about three hundred refugees, but this year there was a snow disaster. Many refugees are still wearing summer clothes. Although I planted cotton, the amount is still a drop in the bucket. I was thinking if I could buy some from Li Shanren!” Jiang Ling said.
After hearing Jiang Ling's words, Li Shanren frowned, then asked warily, "Those...those refugees didn't harm you, did they?"
Jiang Ling was not surprised by Li Shanren's reaction. She remembered that when Li Shanren first transmigrated, a lot of his food was stolen by the refugees, and they even killed a servant. So Li Shanren did not have a good impression of the refugees.
Jiang Ling shook her head and explained, "No, they have been living in Lujia Village for nearly two months. They are all honest and law-abiding people. Mr. Li can rest assured about that!"
These words clearly did not sway Li Shanren. Li Shanren still frowned and wore a serious expression, saying, "I know I dare not presume to know your thoughts, but I still want to remind you that you can't see into someone's heart!"
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