Chapter 44: Robbed!
Master Qian twisted his beard with satisfaction.
He is a long-tried lifter, and he works as a copywriter next to Lord Liu in this mansion. Because of the proximity to the water, it has always been flattered by people from all walks of life. The Tan Dong family, who is rich in grain, is the most skewed by him, and there is no shortage of etiquette for festivals, weddings and funerals. Because Lord Liu's son-in-law is amorous and prefers beauties, the daughters surnamed Tan want to ask him to pull the strings and send a daughter to Young Master Liu's side.
Master Qian has seen several girls from the Tan family, and their appearance is very ordinary, and he knows in his heart that Young Master Liu can't look down on him, so he won't waste useless words, but in the end, he was thought by the Tan family that he would not do anything to do things, so he said those words, which sounded very sincere, all for the sake of Miss Tan's life.
Coincidentally, at this time, Wang Yan came to deliver peaches.
Master Qian saw that this girl was young, although her clothes were simple, her appearance and demeanor were good, and he had an idea, and he thought about it: he instigated Tan Dong's family to lure Wang Yan into the palace in the name of buying peaches, but when he turned around, he told Young Master Liu that he was a stunner he had found, and arranged for Tan Dong's family to do this. Young Master Liu has a beauty, and he will definitely reward him; Tan Dongjia's side is grateful that he has come up with a good idea, and his benefits are indispensable.
This is a perfect double eagle!
As for the fate of Wang Yan, it is not in his heart.
The shopkeeper went to the front and said to Wang Yan and the others: "Ming'er wants another hundred catties." Can you still have so many peaches in your house? If so, more will do. Deliver it early tomorrow morning. The water is smart, and the gift is good-looking. ”
Wang Yan hurriedly said: "Yes." I can pick more than 100 catties. ”
The shopkeeper said, "That's good." Pay a deposit of 100 wen in advance. ”
The old servant stepped forward and took the copper coin.
So he took his leave, saying that he would hurry out of the city.
He was in a hurry to get out of the city, and contacted his family to confirm that the source of goods was true. If we don't finalize this matter tonight, I'm afraid there will be an accident. I had to spend the night outside the city. For the sake of helping to sell peaches, I hope that the farmer will stay overnight.
There was nothing to say all night, and the next morning, Wang Yan and the old servant picked more than 100 catties of peaches, and as soon as the city gate was opened, they came in and went straight to the abundant grain store.
The shopkeeper was waiting, and when he saw them coming, he took them to the government office, and he didn't pack a gift box, so he carried the burden.
Wang Yan came out to experience, selling peaches is just a means for him to make a living, while making a living, learning about the world, understanding the customs and the rule of officialdom, etc., is his goal, he will not abandon the basics, forget the original intention.
Experience, anytime, anywhere.
At the moment, he wanted to inquire about the prefect's affairs.
He smiled and asked the shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper, why didn't you pack the box today?" Wouldn't it be better to send it to the prefect? ”
The shopkeeper slowed down and said to him, "Girl, you don't know the trick here. Yesterday's peach was given to the prefect's master. The valuable ones can't afford to give, and the seasonal fresh melons, fruits, vegetables and vegetables are constant, mixed with personal feelings. I don't want him to help a lot, just that he can talk to the prefect. Today, these are for the prefect. A hundred catties of peaches are not worth much, if they are packed in a gift box, they look good, and they are carried in so swaggeringly, and people who don't know see it think that what kind of bribe is given, which will damage the integrity of the prefect. It's better to take you over, others just think it's Lord Liu's family to buy peaches. First, it will not hinder the official voice of adults; Second, maybe I'll be lucky enough to meet the prefect. When I go back, I have to bother the girl and this sister-in-law to send the peaches in, and I will settle the bill for you. ”
Wang Yan said "oh" and suddenly realized.
The shopkeeper sighed again: "We Xiaomin, it's not easy to do business!" ”
Wang Yan smiled: "That's true. ”
I felt some sympathy for him.
The shopkeeper said so much, first, he was afraid that Wang Yan and the others would be suspicious and refused to enter the mansion, so as to eliminate their suspicions; Second, he pushed the girl into the fire pit, and he didn't want people to resent him, but he had to be grateful for his personal kindness. "Putting his heart in his heart" said those words, because he wanted to establish an image of a clean and majestic official for the prefect in Wang Yan's heart, so that Wang Yan was in awe and yearning. When I saw the prefect and knew that I had been deceived, I didn't feel that I had been deceived, but I had great luck. In case Wang Yan will be favored by Young Master Liu in the future, don't forget him, the one who is in the middle.
Now that he saw that Wang Yan had made sense, he was secretly happy.
Wang Yan didn't know that selling a peach caused so many things.
When I came to the front of the Qinghua Mansion, I entered from the corner gate and went to the back house of the Mansion. The porter was courteous and led in. The two mothers-in-law came up, and the shopkeeper instructed the old servant to carry the burden and go with the mother-in-law, but he took Wang Yan to the hall to wait.
Wang Yan finally felt that something was wrong.
He said, "I'll go with my mother." ”
The shopkeeper hurriedly said: "She went to deliver peaches, and she turned around and came; The girl went to the hall with me, met the housekeeper of the adult's house, and paid the bill to the girl in person, so as to show me this courtesy. You went with her, did you ask the prefect for money? I'm not here to give favors, I'm here to collect debts. What do people think of me? ”
Wang Yan said: "We gave peaches, and went back to the shop to find the shopkeeper to get the money." ”
The shopkeeper said: "What do you not look back!" I don't have all that spare time. I've also asked to see the prefect. He refused to let him go.
Wang Yan didn't want to cause trouble, but this person tried to see the dagger!
Could he be afraid?
The so-called "newborn calves are not afraid of tigers" refers to a teenager like him.
At that time, he sneered in his heart: Ye is not a country girl!
He is the son of a wealthy family in the capital.
His father and mother are the most sought-after ministers in the court.
Since he was a few years old, he has been fighting wits and courage with his father and mother; If you can't even cope with this situation now, won't you be blind to your father's teaching for more than ten years? If you can't say it, you can stay, see what they want, and have the right to practice.
He can also turn his face and walk away on the spot. However, the money has not yet been received; Second, I don't know what these people's intentions are; Third, if the old servants show their martial arts skills, their identities will attract suspicion from others, which he does not want to see.
He said to the old servant, "That...... Mom, go ahead. Come back soon. It sounds a little timid, but only the old servant understands the implications.
The old servant nodded and said, "Girl, don't run around." ”
Wang Yan said: "Hmm. I'm just waiting for my mom here. ”
So the old servant followed the two mothers-in-law.
Wang Yan was led into the hall with the shopkeeper.
After waiting for a cup of tea, a kid came in to invite the shopkeeper, and the shopkeeper got up and asked, "But the prefect wants to see the little one?" ”
The kid sneered: "It's early in the morning, how can the master have the time to see you." It's Uncle Housekeeper, please go to the back and talk. ”
The shopkeeper said to Wang Yan, "Wait, girl, I'll go in first." ”
Wang Yan wanted to stop him, but he probably couldn't stop him, so he let him go.
When she was young, another maid came to tell Wang Yan that the shopkeeper was talking to the butler in the back, and told her to go in and settle the bill.
At this time, the back house of this mansion was the Longtan Tiger's Den, and Wang Yan had no choice but to break through, so he went into the backyard with the maid and was introduced into the wing.
The shopkeeper is not in the wings.
Wang Yan asked the maid: "Sister, where is the shopkeeper?" ”
The maid said, "Come immediately." My little sister hasn't eaten breakfast yet, has she? Eat something and drink hot tea first. He waved outward.
The two girls came up with some refreshments.
Wang Yan did not eat breakfast, he wanted to wait for the peach money to go to the street to eat a bowl of wontons or dumplings, who wanted to be coveted by others, he was actually thrown into the government, in the face of the delicate and exquisite refreshments in the south of the Yangtze River, how dare to eat!
Just thinking in his heart, those maids retreated silently.
Hurriedly turned his face to see that the door was also closed.
He hurried to the door, stretched out his hand and pulled the door plug, and the outside was locked; Looking out through the crack in the door, there were two officials standing outside.
He didn't laugh angrily but laughed angrily!
These people, they are bold!
Right now, it's useless to lose your temper.
He went to the table and sat down, looking at the fragrant refreshments, looking at the plum to quench his thirst, and trying to get out of it, and teach the dogs a lesson.
The room was quiet, so quiet that you could hear your heartbeat.
Just then, he heard movement next door.