webnovelfull Chapter 434: Sell! But not to you!
Chapter 434: Sell! But not to you!
The third brother took a closer look and saw that there were many kinds of medicinal herbs in the carriage, all neatly arranged.
The ginseng is dark in color, with intact roots and clear rhizomes, and is obviously quite old.
The Ganoderma lucidum has a plump shape, the edge of the cap is light brown, there is a layer of faint luster on the surface, and it exudes a unique mushroom fragrance.
Honeysuckle is golden in color and has a fresh and pleasant aroma.
The skin of Plantago ovata is brown in color and covered with irregular shrunken texture.
There is also Fritillaria cirrhosa, which has full grains and a solid texture.
Not only that, there is also angelica, which replenishes blood and qi, with a yellow-white cross-section and a strong aroma.
Coptis chinensis, a herb used to clear heat and purge fire, has a rough surface and unique chicken claw-shaped branches...
The third brother's eyes widened, and he picked up a ginseng with trembling hands. After examining it, he said in surprise, "Wan Niang, these are all top-grade medicinal herbs! I'll take them all, and I won't let you suffer a loss in terms of price."
Madam Bai looked at her third brother and raised her hand to signal the back:
"Third Brother, the four carriages behind are also loaded with medicinal herbs, and their quality is no less than the one in front.
There are more than twenty ginseng roots alone, all collected from various sources."
Upon hearing this, the third senior brother quickly walked to the nearest carriage, grabbed the edge of the oilcloth with both hands, and lifted it up with force.
In an instant, the rich and mellow medicinal fragrance, accompanied by a hint of coolness, hit my face.
The third senior brother lifted the oilcloths of the following carriages one by one, and nodded continuously as he checked.
After looking at the last car, he turned around and said to Mrs. Bai:
“Wanniang, these medicinal herbs are of high quality and in large quantities.
I'll order my men to come over right away, do a careful inventory, and then give you an accurate price.
But the amount is huge, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to gather the money in a short time."
Madam Bai smiled gently, her eyes full of gentleness:
"Third Brother, don't worry about this matter. We have a deep bond among fellow disciples, so this little while won't bother us.
Oh, and I have to keep some of the herbs on hand for emergencies."
Everyone rolled up their sleeves and quickly counted and registered the medicinal materials one by one according to their categories and specifications.
The third senior brother held the account book in his hand, his eyes sharp as a torch, checking each item one by one, and occasionally raising his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
After everything was counted, the third brother breathed a sigh of relief and quickly walked up to Madam Bai and said:
“The total revenue from this medicinal material business is 165,000 taels of silver.
Tomorrow I will send you 150,000 taels. I will take some time to raise the remaining amount.
This batch of medicinal herbs is of excellent quality. The Bianjing medicine market is booming right now, so I will definitely make a fortune."
Madam Bai nodded and said:
"Third Brother, I always trust you in your work.
By the way, could you please keep an eye out for any large manors for sale around Bian Jing?
The location of my farm is not good, and there are a bunch of dishonest people living around it, which is really annoying.
I don’t want to live next door to this place for even a moment and plan to sell it as soon as possible.”
The third brother laughed and said:
"Don't worry! It's easy for me to find out about Zhuangzi.
I will give you an answer tomorrow and will definitely help you find the farm you like.
I wonder if you have any special requirements for the manor, such as the land area, surrounding facilities, etc.?"
Madam Bai sipped her tea and thought for a moment before saying, "The farm should be at least three hundred acres, preferably near a water source and with convenient transportation."
The third brother nodded hurriedly and said, "Okay, I'll give you an answer tomorrow."
Mrs. Bai had just finished breakfast when she heard that her third senior brother was coming to visit, so she went to meet him in the hall.
The third brother quickly stepped into the hall, his face full of excitement:
"Wanniang, I lived up to your expectations and found several good farms!
However, these farms are all first-class places, so the prices are naturally not cheap.
Among them was a manor that originally belonged to a third-rank official. His family was confiscated, and the manor was exiled."
Mrs. Bai's eyes lit up and she asked anxiously, "Can this farm be bought?"
“This news was revealed to me by my friend.
If you are interested, I will take you to see it now.
If it suits you, we'll take him down right away!" Third Brother assured him, patting his chest.
Mrs. Bai nodded happily, and the group took a carriage and galloped along the wide official road. In less than half an hour, they arrived at the manor.
Before entering the manor, the majestic vermilion-painted gate comes into view, and the exquisite brick carvings on the lintel sparkle in the morning light.
The two majestic stone lions at the door are still lifelike despite having gone through wind and rain.
As you enter the manor, a wide bluestone road leads directly to the main house.
On both sides of the road, tall ginkgo trees block out the sun, and their golden leaves rustle in the breeze.
At the end of the road is a magnificent three-courtyard house with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, which all demonstrate the noble status of the former owner.
Walking around the main house, a sparkling lake appears before your eyes.
Willows sway by the lake, their branches hanging down on the water, creating ripples.
In the center of the lake, an octagonal pavilion stands quietly, connected to the shore by an exquisite nine-curve bridge.
Walking along the path by the lake, you will arrive at the garden.
The garden is full of rugged rockeries, numerous strange-looking rocks, and pavilions and towers scattered in an orderly manner.
Flowers bloom in all seasons and the fragrance is everywhere. Further in, there is a fertile farmland of more than 300 acres.
The stream beside the field is gurgling and clear, making irrigation very convenient.
Mrs. Bai strolled through the manor, her eyes full of surprise: "Third Brother, this manor is really great!"
The third brother smiled and agreed:
"Wanniang's vision is still so unique. This farm is close to Bianjing and has convenient transportation.
Whether it is for living or managing property, it is perfect.”
The silence was broken by a burst of hurried footsteps, and the owner of the manor, Xu Qing, rushed in wearing a dark blue long gown with the hem of his skirt carrying a strong breeze.
The moment she saw Madam Bai, a mocking sneer appeared on her lips: "I was wondering who it was, it turned out to be Su Wan'er, I thought you were dead!"
Mrs. Bai met Xu Qing's gaze, her tone somewhat teasing:
"Oh, isn't this Xu Qing? I didn't expect him to be in such a state.
By the way, this farm was originally a dowry from your mother’s family, right?
She was reduced to the point where she had to sell her dowry."
Mrs. Bai and Xu Qing have never gotten along. They had constant friction at various banquets many years ago. When they met again this time, it was natural that they would not give in to each other in their words.
Xu Qing's eyes were sinister, and he sneered:
"No matter how miserable I am, I am still better than you.
At least my children are all fine, unlike you, all your children are dead!"
Mrs. Bai's face was pale, her body was trembling slightly, and the blue veins on her forehead were faintly visible.
After a long while, Mrs. Bai took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and sighed:
"What do my affairs have to do with you? I don't want to argue with you about this.
Just tell me, are you going to sell this farm or not?"
"Sell! But I won't sell it to you!" Xu Qing crossed his arms across his chest, his eyes full of determination.
Zhao Qiaoniang walked up to Madam Bai and said softly, "Mother, since they don't want to sell it, let's not force it. Let's go look somewhere else!"
The third senior brother stood aside with his brows twisted into the shape of a "川" character. He never expected that the situation would become so stalemate.