Chapter 49 Selling Ginseng
Shen Zi'an and Su Zhi agreed to get out of the village early to sell ginseng in the city. He went to bed early. The next day, before dawn, Shen Zi'an woke up. As soon as he woke up, Su Zhi, who slept in his arms, also woke up.
The two of them combed their hair and washed their faces, took what they had prepared before going to bed, locked the door and left in a hurry.
At this time, it was just dawn, and it was the coldest time of the day. Su Zhi lay on Shen Zi'an's back. Although her body was a little cold, her heart was warm. The man really loved her. She put her hand on his broad but thin shoulder. It's good to live like this. Even if she is not rich or noble, even if she suffers, with such a person around her, she will be the happiest woman in the world.
"Zi'an, put me down and I'll go by myself."
Su Zhi also felt sorry for Shen Zi'an. She knew that he was strong. She heard that he was famous in the whole riverside village, but she still loved him. No matter how light she was, she had 90 pounds, right? I've been carrying it for almost half an hour!
Shen Zi'an said with a smile, "It's okay. It's almost there in a while. The road here is uneven. In case you twist your foot, it's not good. I have the strength behind your back!"
Su Zhi patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's dawn. I can see the road clearly. In addition, there are people on the road. If you are seen, you will be laughed at."
After this hour, the sun has come out, they have turned the road to the town, and they have begun to see other people.
As soon as Shen Zi'an heard that his daughter-in-law was shy, he smiled, squatted down, gently put Su Zhi down, took the back basket from Su Zhi's back, took Su Zhi's hand, and then slowly walked forward. The two of them said one by one. Neither of them were talkative people, but they It's warm.
After walking for less than half an hour, I finally arrived at the town.
The name of this outer town is Qingyun Town, which sounds good, but in Su Zhi's opinion, it is just a larger and more prosperous village, which is equivalent to a modern village town, which belongs to the urban-rural combination. When Su Zhi rested in her previous life, she lived in such a village town, which was also a market gathering place, just like this place. However, if you really want to enter the city, you have to go to the county seat, where the county officials sit in the town, which is really the city.
Su Zhi and the others are going to the county seat. This town is just a transit station. Shen Zi'an plans to rent a car here to go to the county seat. There is still a long way to the county seat. He is reluctant to walk again.
At this time, the shops have opened, and many people have begun to set up stalls. This day is rushing to the market, and the lively scene has begun to show its face.
Shen Zi'an rented a mule car in order to go fast.
Su Zhi sat in the car and looked at the streets that began to be lively on both sides. She felt a little similar to the modern rural market, but the clothes were different, and the goods were different, just like walking in the film and television city. She looked at the passing Xiuzhuang and Buzhuang, thinking that she would buy more cloth here when she came back, and then asked about the price of her own Luozi and embroidered purse. Although this is just a small amount of money, you can pass the time and make money in your spare time in winter. Why not? If you want to make a living by farming in Lingquan, you have to wait until next spring!
The mule car soon arrived in the county. Shen Zi'an gave the money to send the mule car away, and then took Su Zhi to another street to a hospital that looked very large.
In front of the hospital, there are bluestone steps, dark doors and windows, and a large plaque hanging on the door, with gold characters on a black background, written with Renji Hall.
Shen Zi'an and Su Zhi walked in and saw that it was very spacious. The two little guys were busy, and several people were taking medicine.
"Two guests, what do you need? Do you want to see a doctor and get medicine or find someone?
Shen Zi'an said, "Let's sell medicinal herbs. This medicinal herbs are a little precious. Please ask those who can make the decision to see each other."
The guy said, "Then please wait a moment. I'll tell my shopkeeper."
The little guy walked into the counter, lifted a curtain and went in. He saw a couple coming out of it with a child in his arms, and then the man grabbed the medicine. I think it is the doctor's consultation place and the passage to the inner hall.
After a while, the little guy ran out and said, "Two guests, please come in, my shopkeeper, please."
Shen Zi'an and Su Zhi followed the little guy and entered the door. They saw that there was a passage inside, with rooms on both sides. It seemed to be the place for Lang Zhong to see a doctor. He took a few more steps and turned a corner. There was a door in front of him. The little man called the shopkeeper and brought him in. Then he opened the door, stood aside and gestured to ask Su Zhi and Shen Zi'an to go in.
Su Zhi followed Shen Zi'an and felt that the inside was warmer than the outside. He thought that when he would start to order charcoal. This pharmacy is really rich. It seems that this ginseng should be sold at a good price.
This room is the best room Su Zhi has ever seen in ancient times. There are calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall, the tables and chairs are antique like in TV series, the chairs are covered with cushions, and exquisite teapots and tea bowls are placed on the table. Now two tea bowls are steaming.
There are two people sitting in the room. They are both middle-aged people, one is slightly fat and the other is slightly thin. The slightly fat one is obviously not thin and dignified. Although the body is also satin, it is obviously not as good as the other party. The identity of the two can immediately determine who is high and who is low, not to mention that the two of them can tell who is the first and the first from the seat.
"Do you say that there are precious medicinal herbs to sell?"
The one who spoke was a little fatter, and the thin one only watched there.
Shen Zi'an saluted and said, "Exactly, are you the shopkeeper here? Can you make the decision? To be honest, the medicinal herbs we brought this time were so expensive that they were not sold in the town. We deliberately came to this county for fear that we could not take down the medicinal herbs there. If we have time, we would like to sell it in the capital. It's just that our family has an emergency and can't leave, so we want to sell it cheaply here.
Su Zhi thought that Shen Zi'an really didn't look like an ordinary countryman. He didn't look like him. Hearing this again, he was actually a little domineering. Talking about business with this rich owner was not fright at all. He really made money.
The two began to look at the country men and women in front of them. They saw that although they were not well dressed, they were not as rustic as ordinary villagers and peasant women. There is a feeling of phoenix flying out of the grass nest. Especially the woman, although her head is covered, she can see from the exposed skin that the skin color of her face is not good, and she is wearing semi-old clothes. She doesn't look like a lady at all, but when she stands there, she gives people a very gentle and noble feeling, which seems to be better than some girls!
"I'm the shopkeeper here. Just call me shopkeeper Li. I don't know what you two call each other.
The slightly fat middle-aged man, that is, Shopkeeper Li asked.
Shen Zi'an said, "My surname is Shen, and I'm ranked fourth in my family. Just call me Shen Si. This is my wife."
Shopkeeper Li nodded, thinking that the man spoke cautiously. He began to be interested in the medicinal materials that were called 'precious'. Those who opened a hospital and a pharmacy hoped to have good medicinal materials. It would be better to be a treasure of the town hall, not to mention treating diseases and saving people.
"No matter what precious medicinal herbs you bring, even if it is dragon liver and phoenix brain, I have received it. Can you show me your medicinal herbs now?
Shen Zi'an took off the basket from behind, opened the lid, took it out several layers of ginseng wrapped in cloth, and dragged it with both hands to show it to Shopkeeper Li and the thin middle-aged man.
"This is--"
When the shopkeeper Li saw that the ginseng's eyes lit up, he suddenly stood up and walked to Shen Zi'an. He looked at the ginseng and couldn't believe it.
"I'm afraid this ginseng has a thousand years, right?"
The thin middle-aged man had been looking at Su Zhi's eyes. At this time, he also came over and saw that the ginseng's eyes lit up. He came for good medicinal herbs this time. This ginseng is exactly what he needs most. I didn't expect to meet such a good product so easily!
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