Chapter 28 I Must Get That Ginseng
Zhao Shuning was immediately disappointed, but she was unwilling to give up. "You probably don't know much about the contents of the Marquis' Mansion's treasury. You should go ask mother first."
Although Chu Yian had no hope, he still sent someone to Yongfuju to inquire.
The servant soon brought a reply.
"Madam said that there is no hundred-year-old ginseng in the Marquis' Mansion."
Zhao Shuning's last bit of hope was shattered.
But then, the messenger added, "But the Madam said that the young mistress's dowry included a 500-year-old ginseng."
The disappointment in Zhao Shuning's eyes suddenly turned into full surprise.
Five hundred years old ginseng is a life-saving substance! With this ginseng, she can be completely confident!
"That's great, Yi'an. Let's go to Yushengju and make sure Lu Zhiran hands over the ginseng."
As she spoke, she was about to walk out, but Chu Yian stopped her with a gloomy look on his face.
"Don't waste your energy. She won't give it to you."
Zhao Shuning took it for granted, "Why wouldn't she give it to me? This is a great thing that will benefit the future of the Marquisate and your future. If Lord Xing is cured, she can also have a share of the credit."
Chu Yian showed a mocking expression, "If only she were half as sensible as you."
He raised his injured right hand and said, "My injury is inseparable from her."
He told what happened today, and at the end, he was filled with anger again.
"She's selfish and jealous of my favor. She definitely doesn't want to see you in the spotlight."
Zhao Shuning's train of thought had completely gone astray.
She felt a vague discomfort in her heart. "Where's the money I paid? Why do I have to buy on credit from her shop?"
That much money is not enough for a banquet?
Zhao Shuning couldn't help but doubt the true whereabouts of the money, and at the same time he felt humiliated for having embarrassed himself in front of Lu Zhiran.
Chu Yian had never managed a household before, so he was not very clear about the expenses of hosting a banquet, so he used Jiang's rhetoric to explain it.
Zhao Shuning still felt unhappy. "Even so, is it true that the Marquis' Mansion can't come up with any money at all? At worst, my mother doesn't have any money of her own?"
Jiang was so stingy and only wanted to find ways to gain benefits from Lu Zhiran. This made Zhao Shuning realize belatedly that perhaps he was no different from Lu Zhiran back then, and was also a victim taken advantage of by her.
Zhao Shuning's tone was not good, and Chu Yian felt a little unhappy in his heart.
"If there were any chance of a reversal, she certainly wouldn't be willing to bow down to Lu Zhiran. Mother has put in all her effort in arranging the banquet for us, and you shouldn't question her like that."
Zhao Shuning swallowed back all the words in his heart.
Now is not the time to worry about this.
She took a deep breath and brought the subject back to the topic.
"I must get that ginseng. You must help me get it. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Chu Yian felt a headache when he thought of Lu Zhiran’s recent rebellious behavior.
"That woman is like a piece of meat on a rolling pin. I can't do anything to her."
Zhao Shuning snorted disdainfully, "All of this is just her disguise. I don't believe she really has the courage to completely break with the Marquis' Mansion."
As long as she still wants to make a living in the Marquis' Mansion, she will not dare to act recklessly.
At Yushengju, Lu Zhiran sneezed several times in succession.
Maybe Jiang was scolding her again.
Cui Fu was worried that her young lady would be cold, so she immediately went to the closet to find a thicker coat for her.
"The weather has been getting cooler these past few days. I now truly believe your prediction. This year will definitely be a cold one. By then, we'll be able to sell the cotton and charcoal we've stockpiled for a good price."
Lu Zhiran smiled brightly, "Just listen to me, you won't go wrong."
She was in a very good mood today. She dealt with a group of parasites including Manager He and also slapped Jiang in the face.
Just now, Fugui also brought another good news. Her ginseng was sold, and the buyer was the Xing family.
They also followed Lu Zhiran's instructions and told the other party that there was a miracle doctor in Walnut Alley.
If nothing unexpected happens, Lord Xing will ask that person to give it a try.
Lu Zhiran has already tied the strings and built the bridge, and all he can do now is wait for the flowers to bloom.
At this moment, two uninvited guests came outside.
Lu Zhiran's laziness immediately disappeared, and a hint of annoyance flashed through his heart.
Is this ever going to end?
Zhao Shuning didn't exchange pleasantries with her and went straight to the point.
"I heard that your dowry included a five-hundred-year-old ginseng?"
When Lu Zhiran heard this, her eyes moved slightly.
So that's why she came here. It seems that she also heard about Old Master Xing's illness.
Yes, it is not surprising that she heard about this matter since she worked in the Imperial Hospital.
Lu Zhiran: "I did have it, but unfortunately, I just had someone take it to the shop to sell it two days ago, and it has been sold now."
Zhao Shuning was shocked. "What? How could it be such a coincidence? Are you kidding me?"
Lu Zhiran looked puzzled. "This is my dowry. How I deal with it is my own business. Why would I lie to you?"
Zhao Shuning choked.
She stopped arguing with Lu Zhiran and directly put forward her request, "I have a patient who needs ginseng. That patient is very important and is related to the future of the Marquis' Mansion and Yi'an's future. If you bring out the ginseng, if I can cure that patient, you will have made a great contribution."
Lu Zhiran could basically conclude that she had indeed come for Old Master Xing.
"Did I not explain myself clearly enough, or do you not understand me? I've already sold my ginseng. What can I give you?"
What's more, even if the ginseng is still there, I will not give it to anyone else.
Zhao Shuning's eyes darkened. "You're not short of money, so why would you suddenly sell ginseng? Do you dare to let me search your warehouse?"
Lu Zhiran was simply impressed by her logic.
"That's my warehouse. Why should I let you search it?"
Zhao Shuning immediately insisted, "You really are guilty!"
Lu Zhiran looked at her calmly, "It's not that I don't dare, but you are not worthy."
He even wants to search her warehouse, how shameless!
Chu Yian watched their fight with a sullen face. Seeing that Zhao Shuning was also defeated by Lu Zhiran, he felt a sense of sympathy.
He had said it long ago that Lu Zhiran was not a easy woman to deal with now, and she would not release her eagle until she saw the rabbit.
Zhao Shuning took a deep breath and had to make concessions.
"What do you want in exchange for handing over the ginseng? I'll buy it, right? But you have to think carefully. If I buy it, none of the credit for this will go to you."
Lu Zhiran looked at her sincerely, "Why don't you take a look at yourself first to see if there is anything wrong with your ears and brain. Otherwise, why can't you always understand what people say?"
"you……"
Chu Yian said in a deep voice, "Lu Zhiran, don't go too far!"
Lu Zhiran added politely, "By the way, help him too. His brain and ears aren't working very well either."
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