In the Jingcheng Inn.
"...How could this be!?"
Xu Huan's face was extremely ugly and he looked at the box that was supposed to be protected, but now the most important item was missing! Just now, he has called all the people accompanying him to inquire, and sifted through the candidates who have been in contact with the carriage! Very good, he was on guard, but he didn't guard the nursing home who had followed him for many years!
And the most important piece of goods is the Yu Guangshan summer tea that he has been searching for for a long time and selected after thousands of choices!
This has to be said that in recent years, the Xu family's royal business card has an infinite appearance, but it is actually in danger. A few years ago, Xu Xun, the head of the Xu family, that is, Xu Huan's father, passed away. There was a long fight between Xu Huan's two uncles. In the end, both were injured. Let his junior take over the house.
But this time, it was discovered that they had not successfully paid tribute for more than two years. If they failed for three consecutive years, their right to pay tribute would be deprived. For the Royal Merchant Card, if you lose this privilege, you are just a merchant with no real power, and all kinds of advantages will plummet!
Therefore, if the tribute can be successful this year, the pressure on Xu Huan's shoulders will be greatly relieved, and it will also be of great help to the control and voice of the family.
However, he has done his utmost to keep secrets and protect him, and Xia Cha, who was only moved into the carriage at the last minute, was still taken away a moment before departure!
Even the good-tempered Xu Huan couldn't help but slapped the table angrily, "After years of training, it turned out to be a white-eyed wolf!! It's really hateful!! Go back and investigate him thoroughly, and you must catch the person behind, even if you really lose this time. Opportunities can’t let things go without a hitch.”
Xu Huan's second-in-command, butler Ming, responded with a heavy expression, but he had to remind, "But young master, we have already reported this tribute to the imperial examiner, what should we do now? As long as we report it, There must be something to pay tribute, otherwise no one can afford to be accused of teasing an official."
Xu Huan sighed heavily, "The things have to be handed in, but can it be delayed for a few more days? It's not far from Sucheng to get here, and people rush back to move the goods in my room. They can find things on top of them. Yes." In order to complete this tribute, he had searched for a lot of items before, and now some are still in his room.
Butler Ming hesitated for a while, and then said, "Don't hide it from the young master. When I negotiated with the examiner Chen earlier, I always felt that he was hostile to our Xu family. Examiner Chen will not agree to the request. Young master, it is best to prepare second-hand."
There are so many merchants who want the right to pay tribute, and if one is squeezed out, another will be selected. This kind of buy-in is not uncommon. Xu Huan's face was ugly, and he couldn't help but slammed the table again. At this time, his line of sight happened to see the box placed in the corner of the room.
It is the fruit gift box beautifully packaged by Yang Dalang's family. This time Xu Huan deliberately went to pick up a few boxes with people, all of which were newly shipped from Miaojia Village, so that they could be used as gifts. He didn't buy more because he had to keep it for Yang Dalang to distribute in Su City. According to them, these are samples for promotion.
Xu Huan paused and pointed to the box. "You take that box of fruit and open it, I'll take a look."
Butler Ming was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood Xu Huan's thoughts. After doing as he was told, he hesitated, "Young master intends to send this fruit? But, there are very few people looking for the fruit for tribute." It is easy to have a quality gap, and it is not easy to pass the customs. Even if you pass the test, if the subsequent batches are not of the same level, you will be recorded as a failure.
Xu Huan sighed, "Then you say, is there any other way? Besides, I have to temporarily go outside to find something to put on top of it. I believe that the next day in the streets and alleys, there is a problem with the Xu family's tribute."
Butler Ming could only sigh heavily when he heard the words.
However, when I opened the box, I saw that there were still fresh and tender fruits inside; just three peaches, three persimmons and three pears, with colorful colors, pleasing numbers, exquisite packaging in nine-square grid, plus a tangy fruit Fragrance, it's really a tiny bit that can't be seen as a temporary top.
"Very good. Just send it."
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Before and after Xu Huan of the capital stepped on the trap, he was far away from his wife's side in Miaojia Village, but he guarded it well.
It was because Xiang Zhen went to work at Miao He's house every day, and Miao He refused to come to work for a single girl. Xu Wanxun couldn't have children, so she had to go to the town or nearby county to pass the time and wait for the others to finish their work. Miao Duan followed Xu Wan to the death, and she was familiar with the local area, so she became a good playmate for Xu Wan.
In particular, the flowers and birds Luo skirt and pearl bead flowers brought by Xu Wan really made Miao Duan's eyes warm and eager, waiting for someone to take her out every day. Dressing up is becoming more and more pretentious. Xu Wan had a joke in her heart and contempt for this peasant girl who put all her thoughts on her face, but she had a sweet mouth. I'd rather be around people.
On this day, they came to the most famous Yangshui Teahouse in town. Miao Duan was accustomed to introducing and leading the way. As soon as he entered the restaurant, he commanded arrogantly, "Give us a famous wing. Have a meal."
Miao Duan is not a human servant girl, the real servant girl is following Xu Wan, so it's a bit nondescript to talk like this. But she wasn't aware of it herself, she just felt that the respectful treatment of people wherever she went was what she wanted in the future.
After instructing Miao Duan to turn his head, he said with some experience, "The food here is expensive, but the food is not newer than that of the Dahe Restaurant, the decoration is also old, and it is not as festive and lively as people. I heard that the owner has a county background behind it. There are only so many people here. Sister Wan'er, you will be wronged today."
While waiting for the seat, Xu Wan looked around critically, thinking in her heart that this place is more elegant than the Dahe restaurant she went to a few days ago, but she heard Miao Duan's voice suddenly sharp, "Why, why are you here!?"
Miao Duan's face changed greatly and the person she pointed at was her former sister-in-law, Min Chun. I saw a person wearing a light brown satin robe, clean and human-like. Thinking that all the good clothes were all the money dug from his own house, his mouth became thin.
"You are an unruly and divorced brother, why are you still unrepentant and showing your face everywhere!?"
Min Chun smiled coldly, none of the Miao family is good, this Miao Duan is the most stupid one, and has a grudge against him, "Miao girl can come, how can I not. I spend my own money to eat, Miao girl ...Is it a job to find a maid, it's suitable."
"You!?" Miao Duan couldn't help blushing, but Xu Wan was surprised, and said to a son who was following Min Chun, "Luo San Gongzi? Why are you here?"
Luo Zijun, who was called Luo San Gongzi, had decent facial features, tall and thin, wearing a moon-white robe, jade pendant tassels on his waist, and the appearance of a wealthy son. Hearing that, he bowed his hands to Xu Wan, raised his eyebrows and smiled, "I have seen you before. Miss Xu, it's a coincidence."
When Xu Wan rolled her eyes, she could almost guess what the person was coming for. His brother told her about grabbing tribute rights, and the Luo family was behind it. I'm afraid that the third son of the Luo family also heard that his cousin had come to this country to build a courtyard. What secret was there, and he was called here to investigate.
That's not right. She thought the town was boring, so she kindly invited her, "Why don't we have a meal together, I wonder how long Mr. Luo has been here? What do you want to know, there may be some news here, little sister."
Luo Zijun nodded with a smile, "Of course. I'm not familiar with Xiazheng anymore." Having said this, he turned his head, "Brother Xiaochun, too?"
Miao Duan, who was on the side, had already put away his sharp looks, and facing another rich boy, he pursed the broken hair in his ear and reminded worriedly, "This boy, I advise you to leave this brother. Farther away, his reputation in his hometown is not good, and he is still a brother who has left. If he goes too much, I am afraid that it will not hurt the reputation of the son. "
Min Chun, however, seemed to be confident, and looked back at the person. Seeing Luo Zijun smiling and bowing his hands, "Everyone has a past, and the past goes with the wind. I'll only be a good friend from now on, and I'll make friends with integrity. It's fine."
Right, this is the one with the brain. Min Chun nodded in satisfaction.
He has just negotiated the fan workshop with others. This Luo Zijun, who knows where Qian Jing and business opportunities are, will be a partner of his workshop in the future. There is money to be made, but what about the fame? What's more, Luo Zijun's condition suits his appetite, and he will indeed "make friends" well in the future.
Xu Wanmei glanced at Minchun up and down, and pursed her lips and smiled, "Young Master Luo said that. My new sister is also in a hurry, so my son will forgive me."
Min Chun took a closer look at the lavishly dressed eldest lady. Well, people from a high family background are indeed more knowledgeable.
Miao Duan, who was dissatisfied, wanted to speak, but was comforted by Xu Wan's clap.
It's probably profitable for a handsome brother to be able to treat Luo Gongzi with such courtesy.
Let's take a look first.
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And at this time, the Miao He family, who was in a hurry before, finally got out of order.
After the first guy sent back the letter, every three days Yang Dalang would ask a guy to bring back the order. Sometimes fifty boxes, sometimes forty boxes, a small amount but always there, indicating that the condition is fine. Miao He was a little relieved. It happens that everyone is not familiar with the business at the beginning, and the fruit packing is slower. This kind of sales can make people gradually get used to it.
However, the output is still greater than the sales rate, and now the cellar is not enough. The things that were still in the cellar were moved to another longhouse. When Miao He was considering converting another longhouse into a freezer for storing ice, a new letter arrived.
And this time, as soon as the door was opened, the steamed buns and wotou crawling on the floor of the main room turned their heads towards the door. These days, although there is an extra cute girl to play with during the day, the two boys will miss Dad when Yang Dalang is away.
From time to time, they would open their eyes wide and turn their heads around looking for something. Although they couldn't speak, Miao He knew that it was their grandfather who was looking for Yang Dalang, who would hug them and coax them every day. Seeing that, Miao He's heart was sour and soft, thinking that when someone came back, he must talk to others.
This time there was another letter, and Miao He happily took it and opened it.
Then rubbed his eyes and looked again.
"Two hundred boxes of each, cold transported in the capital, the freshest!?"