Early in the morning of the next day, Lin Shiquan avoided the servants of the Lin family who were following him and hurried back to Pingzhou on horseback. He was reluctant to spend time eating and sleeping on the way. He only wanted to rush back as soon as possible to find the iron steward, collect food and find the forest.
Jinyin raised money without mentioning it.
After breakfast, Tao Shunqin asked Tao Fengtang to prepare for the purchase of grain, while he himself went to inquire about the fragrant medicine. After wandering around the shops in the market, he confirmed the news, and when he left the market, he was about to go back, but inadvertently turned back.
From a distance, I saw Lu Mian standing on the street, staring at a man from Da Rong who was walking by.
The Darong man was fat and tall, with curly hair, and was wearing a gold-woven sweater. He was followed by several entourages, pulling five or six camels. The camels were piled with goods, and the fragrance was fragrant. At a glance, he knew that he was selling large quantities of incense.
The medicine dealer was going in the exact direction of the market.
Lu Yan seemed to want to take two steps forward, but was grabbed by Changshou's sleeve. His face was full of perseverance, and Changshou's face was full of pleading. The master and servant were tugging back and forth, unable to grasp clearly. Tao Shunqin's heart moved, and from behind
He walked around and gently patted Lu Yan on the shoulder: "This is my nephew?"
Changshou retracted his hand as if it was burned by fire, bowed his head and bowed aside. A thin layer of red quickly appeared on Lu Ming's jade-white face, and he saluted with lowered eyelashes. By the time the ceremony was over, his expression returned to normal: "
I wanted to inquire with the merchants from Da Rong about the situation in Da Rong, but I was afraid of obstruction, so I told you to read the joke."
Judging from his desperate look, he might want to strike up a conversation with the guest from Da Rong and work in private? Tao Shunqin didn't point it out and said with a smile: "It's noon, and my nephew must not have eaten yet. There is a shop selling tung in front of him.
You and I will go to the leather noodles and three-meat pie shop to fill our stomachs. If you want to know anything, you can ask me."
Lu Yan's eyes showed a bit of discomfort and anxiety. When he saw the Darong fragrant medicine dealer entering the market, he couldn't help but bite his lip and looked up at Tao Shunqin several times, but he couldn't say no.
Tao Shunqin just pretended that he had not seen it and led the way forward. After walking for several steps, he saw Lu Yan following him listlessly with his eyes lowered. However, his young man named Changshou had a face filled with happiness.
The two of them sat down, and Tao Shunqin asked the store owner for four bowls of tung skin noodles and two pounds of three meat cakes. He gave half of it to the young man who had followed him to eat, and he took Lu Mian to sit by the window to eat and drink. Tao Shunqin ate as he had come.
Eating noodles and cakes, they tasted delicious and nutty, but Lu Yan was much more gentle and delicate. It took him a long time to finish half of his bowl of noodles.
Tao Shunqin had seen enough of his inability to eat, so he chuckled and said: "I wonder what my nephew wants to do with that Da Rong merchant? What do you want to ask? I also know a lot of Da Rong merchants, and I know a lot about their customs."
Tell me a few things, and I will help you figure it out."
Lu Yan knew that he had found out, so he smiled lightly: "I want to know where I can find cheap fragrant medicine."
He knew that running outside the forum to block people was not stupid, but he was still stupid. Tao Shunqin stroked his beard and shook his head gently: "You are too reckless. Not only can you not ask anything, but you can also ask questions like this."
Be careful of being deceived or getting into trouble. You are a well-known person and your family is well off. Why would you take such desperate risks just for the sake of money?"
Lu Mian remained silent for a long time and then said: "To be honest, my nephew is in urgent need of a large sum of money. If you are willing to lend a helping hand, my nephew will never forget it and will definitely repay you in the future."
Tao Shunqin has heard too many words like this in his life, but before speaking, everyone will explain how difficult, distressed, and pitiful they are. There are very few people like Lu Mian who don't say the reasons or complain, but just say straight to the point,
I need a lot of money. If you help me, I guarantee you won't regret it.
Tao Shunqin looked sideways at Lu Yan and saw that his eyes were clear and he did not shy away. He looked directly at him calmly. He looked fearless and confident, but in fact there was timidity and desire hidden inside. This child was very afraid of being rejected...
At this time, his desire for money was very much like Lin Jinrong. Tao Shunqin felt a sense of intimacy and suddenly smiled: "How much money do you have?"
A little light slowly ignited from the depths of Lu Yan's dark eyes, getting brighter and brighter. His lips trembled slightly and his voice was a little unsteady: "I have a hundred taels of gold. It's not much, but I can earn it.
One point is one point."
"Ha..." Tao Shunqin laughed again. He had a hundred taels of gold, but he took out twenty taels to buy gifts. This child is indeed a thoughtful person. He is not a cruel person, so he cannot refuse this child. He said calmly: "
Fengtang also told me yesterday that you wanted to buy and sell grain. If I hadn't met you, I would have asked someone to invite you to discuss the matter. Now that we have said it, if you believe me, give me the money.
I will do my best to earn this money for you."
Lu Yan's face finally showed a smile that was consistent with his actual age. He stood up and gave Tao Shunqin a long bow: "Thank you, Uncle Tao. In the future..."
Tao Shunqin raised his hand and said in a low voice: "Don't thank me. I can't make all the money in the world by myself. Favors are mutual, so who doesn't have any problems? If it's convenient for you in the future, remember to look after me more often.
I can't thank them enough."
Lu Jian was startled and bowed deeply and respectfully to Tao Shunqin.
Not everyone is as lucky as Lin Jinrong and his brother, to meet such a kind, capable, generous and considerate uncle. For the uncles of the Lin family, Lu Yan smiled to himself. They were just like Mr. Lin San, guarding against him like a thief.
, he rebuked without mercy; as for his biological mother-in-law, he sighed softly. When his children get married, they have to find a sister who has been married for many years to find a solution.
To the west of the city near the city wall, across a street, is a stretch of ordinary houses. The courtyard walls are low and the houses are rarely tall. They are rare and clean. The not-wide bluestone road has been washed clean by the water. Along the alley
Walking inside, you can often see one or two pots of brightly blooming yellow, white, and red chrysanthemums placed on the low wall. The flowers are the most ordinary and worthless varieties, but at this moment they look...
It looks extremely pleasing to the eye.
Tao Shunqin, who has always been busy, walked with Lu Yan in this quiet alley, feeling quite refreshed and leisurely. Deep in the alley is the Gu family's house, which is quite different from the surrounding houses.
Different, first of all, there are no flowers or plants on the wall of his house; secondly, the paint-colored door has long been withdrawn and tightly closed; thirdly, the doorstep paved with bluestone strips is so clean that it shimmers. Just standing at the door,
You can feel the aura that the owner exudes, keeping strangers away.
Tao Shunqin wanted to laugh when he thought of what Lu Yan said - "clean, comfortable, clean and tidy". The Gu family was also a family of scholars earlier, but the Gu family's wife had bad luck and lost her husband at a young age.
An outstanding embroiderer supported the family independently, and worked hard to raise two sons. The eldest son was forced to give up his studies due to livelihood, and worked as a bookkeeper to support the family. Because of his poverty, he was in his mid-twenties and had not yet been married;
My son is a well-known bookworm. When he was a child, he would not let go of a piece of paper with writing on it. If he saw someone reading, he would stand aside and look at it. If you agreed to lend him a book, let him scream.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that your ancestors are the same.
How could Lu Yan know and become friends with such a person? Tao Shunqin thought for a moment when he saw Lu Yan knocking on the door, his slightly thin back.
After a long time, the door opened. A young man in his twenties with pale skin was holding a book in one hand, his head lowered, his eyes almost glued to the book. He pressed the door with one hand to hold it up, without looking at anyone: "
Who to look for?"
This was so immersive that Tao Shunqin couldn't help but sigh secretly, and saw Lu Mian smile and say: "Brother Gu, it's me."
The young man just raised his head, squinted his small eyes and stared at him for a while before confirming the person: "You're back? My mother left some food for you under the stove." Then he squinted his eyes again.
, craned his neck to look at Tao Shunqin.
Is this bookworm Gu almost going blind from reading? Tao Shunqin had the urge to stretch out two fingers and pull open his upper and lower eyelids for him. He finally suppressed his laughter and said, "Little brother Gu, can you?"
Remember me?"
Bookworm Gu's name was Gu Jiande. In the past, the Gu family's aunt had been to the Tao family when she was doing needlework for the Tao family. Naturally, she also knew Tao Shunqin. She didn't take it seriously when she heard the call. She squinted her eyes and smiled, saluting: "So it turns out that
This is Master Tao, why are you here all the time?" Suddenly he remembered something, his face changed, he subconsciously hid the book behind his back, and looked at Lu Yan dissatisfied: "Brother Lu, you..."
Lu Yan knew what he was worried about, so he smiled quickly and said: "Don't worry, I'm just here to get some things, and I still want to stay here."
Gu Shuchi breathed a sigh of relief and casually told Changshou: "You boil water at home and serve your master's guests. I also want to read a book..." After saying this, he held the book and walked into the house without raising his head.
Lu Mian and Tao Shunqin looked at each other and smiled. Tao Shunqin pointed at Gu Shuchi and said, "How did you recognize him?"
Lu Yan was slightly embarrassed: "He also went to Taiming Mansion to take the exam. He has bad eyesight and was teased. Some people relied on him to steal books..."
He didn't need to elaborate to understand what was going on. Tao Shunqin nodded and walked into Lu Mian's room and looked around. There was just a narrow bed, a table, a lamp, and a stool. The furniture was not painted.
, but it was scrubbed clean. There were two boxes and cages placed against the wall. The boxes were exquisite and they must be Lu Mian's luggage. It was indeed clean and tidy, but not necessarily comfortable.
Lu Mian didn't avoid him, opened the box and took out a bundle, presented it with both hands: "Do you want to check it?"
Tao Shunqin looked at him with a smile: "Do you want to write a note to you?"
Lu Yan blushed and shook his head slightly: "How can you think so highly of my mere hundred taels of gold?"
Tao Shunqin laughed and swung his chin outward: "Let's go, take it to my house."
After leaving the Gu family, Tao Shunqin said: "Two businesses are grain and fragrant medicine. The grain is guaranteed to make a profit, but the fragrant medicine comes with risks, but the profit is greater. Do you want to do half of each, or just do it?"
Making food?”
Lu Yan remembered that the first thing Lin Jinrong said was the fragrant medicine, and the fragrant medicine he was anxious to buy was also the fragrant medicine, so he said with certainty: "Make half of each."
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