This was the first time Manbao encountered such unfriendly things like forced buying and selling since he came to Yizhou City, and he was shocked for a moment.
But her shock was only for a moment. Seeing that they were about to grab it, Manbao reached out and quickly grabbed the money bag he was throwing from the steward's hand, and said with a serious face: "Sir, that's right
Yes, it seems that this potted flower is very destined for you."
Zhou Lang and Zhou Lijun looked at Man Bao in shock, and even the servants of the palace were also shocked.
The steward was also stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses. He looked at Man Bao meaningfully and said, "He who knows the current affairs is a hero. This little lady has a bright future."
Man Bao had a smile on his face and said, "You're not as good as adults anyway."
The steward snorted and waved his hand, and a servant stepped forward and snatched the flower pot from Zhou Lang's arms, turned around and left.
The side door slammed shut in front of them. Zhou Lang took the money bag from Man Bao and poured out a handful of broken silver. He counted it and found that the total was only about sixteen taels. He couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Six hundred taels, six hundred taels were sold for sixteen taels."
Man Bao glanced at his fourth brother, then looked back at the side door of the palace, his eyes growing colder.
She turned around and said, "Fourth brother, let's go."
Zhou Lang packed up the money and stuffed it into his arms. Although he only had sixteen taels, it was still money, wasn't it?
Zhou Lang asked sadly: "Manbao, how much did it cost when you bought it? Did we lose money?"
"No loss."
Zhou Lang didn't believe it at all, and cried sadly alone. After a while, he said: "Forget it, are you short of money? Fourth brother will give you some? I will go home soon, and then I will ask my father
Do you want some money to be sent to you? By the way, dad still has your money in his hand, did you know?"
Zhou Lijun was also sad. After all, such a valuable pot of flowers was snatched away like this. Although she didn't know when her family had enmity with the Prince of Yizhou, but looking at their behavior now, she thought to herself: No wonder
Their family will always have enemies with the Yizhou Palace. The people in their family are really bad.
But she quickly recovered. As soon as she recovered, she realized that the path they were taking was not right, "Sister-in-law, this is not the way to the drug store."
Man Bao said: "I won't go to the drug store today. Fourth brother, when you go home later, remember to help me find Dr. Ji. Originally, he was going to take me for a medical visit today, but it turned out... alas~~"
Zhou Lang also came to his senses, looked around and asked, "Then where are we going? It's okay if you don't go to the pharmacy today. You're so angry. What if you go to the doctor to see someone while you're angry?
What should I do if I make a mistake?”
Man Bao:...Is she such a doctor?
Soon, Zhou Lang knew where Man Bao was going, because a familiar house appeared not far ahead - the county government office!
Zhou Lang couldn't help but stop and said in disbelief: "Manbao, don't tell Fourth Brother that you are going to sue the Yizhou Prince for forced purchase. Aren't you causing trouble for Magistrate Tang?"
Manbao turned back to look at Zhou Lang and said: "Fourth brother, I am not stupid. I will not sue the Yizhou Palace, nor will I sue the manager. And I am not going to find the Tang County Magistrate today. I am going to find him."
Mrs. Tang, just send me here, go home, and remember to ask for leave for me.",
Zhou Lang asked curiously, "What are you doing with Mrs. Tang?"
Man Bao bared his teeth and said, "Ask for friendship."
Zhou Lang shook his head and said, "Man Bao, don't laugh like that. Fourth brother is a little scared."
Man Bao turned around and walked away. Halfway there, he stepped back and looked at the snack shop beside him.
Before Zhou Lang could figure out what she was going to do, Man Bao had already gone in, then took out a small piece of silver from his purse and bought two boxes of snacks that Zhou Lang thought were very expensive, and then took them to the county government office.
Go.
Zhou Lang believed it now. Man Bao was indeed not here to complain, and indeed he was here to see Mrs. Tang.
The uncle and nephew looked at each other and quickly followed.
When they arrived at the side door of the county government's backyard, the two of them watched Man Bao go in carrying the snack box, and she turned back and waved to them.
Zhou Lijun looked at the servants of the Tang family and smiled at them, then gently closed the side door. She exhaled, "My sister-in-law looked a little scary just now."
Zhou Lang nodded, "I have never seen her so angry. Her whole body seems to be on fire, but she still has a smile on her face."
Zhou Lijun said: "Why don't your fourth uncle go buy some meat and ask Aunt Rong to make my sister-in-law's favorite couscous in the evening? After eating something delicious, my sister-in-law may feel better."
Zhou Lang nodded thoughtfully, then remembered in the middle of the nod and asked: "Why me, why don't you go?"
Zhou Lang said: "Don't think I don't know. You have saved a lot of money. Why do you, a girl, carry so much money with you?"
Zhou Lijun turned around and left, retorting: "My sister-in-law also has a lot of money, why don't you talk about my sister-in-law?"
She hummed: "Fourth uncle, you collected the money from the flower sales just now, which is a full sixteen taels."
Zhou Lang was heartbroken again, "Six hundred taels turned into sixteen taels."
"Fourth uncle, you can't think like that. You have to think about it. A pot of flowers can be sold for sixteen taels."
Zhou Lang paused for a moment and then said: "I think so, but I still feel bad."
Although he felt distressed, he still went to the vegetable market, cut a large piece of meat and took it home, chopped it up and made couscous balls.
At this time, Man Bao was sitting opposite Mrs. Tang, holding a cup of hot tea. Mrs. Tang smiled and said to her: "The orchids are already alive in the new pot. The weather is warm today and the flowers are blooming a little more. It's the perfect time to bloom."
Beautiful time."
Now the two pots of orchids are placed in Mrs. Tang's bedroom and study. She feels very good when she sees them every day, so she is also smiling when she sees Man Bao. Seeing her coming to the door with gifts, she asked: "You are a big help."
People, don’t go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything, we are all happy people, just tell me what you want to do with me.”
"Mrs. Tang, you are so smart. I do have something to ask you." Man Bao sat upright and said, "Mrs. Tang, last time you said that Mrs. Ji Er likes peonies as much as Princess Yizhou?"
Mrs. Tang nodded and asked with a smile: "Why, you are planting peonies now too?"
"It's too late to plant them this year, but I have beautiful and rare peonies on hand. I would like to ask Mrs. Tang, do you know any other lady in Yizhou City who likes peonies?"
"That's a lot. People love peonies a lot these days. It's spring again now, and it's a good time for peonies to bloom. In a few days, the whole city of Yizhou will be filled with flower-viewing feasts." Mrs. Tang laughed.
Said: "I'm thinking that when my two pots of orchids are all in bloom, I will also invite a few ladies to come and enjoy the orchids. Do you want to come then?"
Manbao thought about it and refused. As a flower seller, she couldn't go with a group of flower-viewers who might buy flowers from her, right?
Business is business, let's talk about friendship when they are no longer doing business.