Chapter 157: The Merchant's Difficulty
This night, several members of the Su family tossed and turned for a long time before falling asleep.
And Su Wanniang, who was worried about her family, went to bed early. Xu Junhao lay beside him obediently, the child was still young, he slept a lot, and he fell asleep not long after.
In the early morning of the next day, without waiting for everyone in the Su family to mention Su Wanniang's matter, the Su family welcomed a guest.
"Xiaowan, there is a guest at home, and he said that he was looking for you."
Kong Miaoyu came to the door of Su Wanniang's room with doubts, and as soon as she walked over, she saw her daughter writing with her grandson!
Su Wanniang looked up and stood up: "Mother, then you accompany Jun Hao!" I'll take a look. With that, he walked out with doubts.
Seeing her daughter go out, a trace of complexity flashed in Kong Miaoyu's eyes.
She seems to be getting old, and she can't understand her daughter more and more.
At the other end, Su Wanniang, who walked out of the room and came to the living room, recognized at a glance who the guest sitting in the living room was.
"Dr. Zhou?"
With doubts, Su Wanniang stepped in, and when she saw Dr. Zhou, she was still a little surprised. After all, this old doctor is old, and he is still running around like this. Could it be that something is wrong?
When Dr. Zhou saw Su Wanniang walk in, the person immediately stood up.
Stroking his gray beard, Doctor Zhou smiled and said kindly: "Mrs. Xu, don't come to harm!" ”
Su Wanniang smiled, Doctor Zhou's expression was obviously not because something bad had happened.
"Doctor Zhou, long time no see!"
Mrs. Xu's face was ruddy, presumably she had a very comfortable time! Very good, very good! As he spoke, Doctor Zhou's eyes swept over Su Wanniang's abdomen, and he immediately nodded.
Su Wanniang didn't like to be polite, so she stretched out her hand and motioned for the old man to take a seat: "Doctor Zhou came from afar, but what's the matter?" ”
Speaking of which, Dr. Zhou is the sitting doctor of the Renxin Pharmacy, is it appropriate to leave Shangqing Town like this?
Old Doctor Zhou saw Su Wanniang's doubts, and as soon as he took his seat, he said, "This time, I really have something to ask for!" ”
Hearing him mention that there was something to ask for, Su Wanniang was vigilant, and then thought of Doctor Zhou's temperament, and unconsciously said: "Doctor Zhou has something, but it doesn't hurt to say it!" ”
This old doctor is just for those pills and ointments, the doctor is kind-hearted, and this old man is not the kind of treacherous and cunning person at first glance.
For Su Wanniang's refreshment, Dr. Zhou felt a touch of shame in his heart, and said embarrassedly: "Recently, Mrs. Xu should know the rumors of rising food prices, right?" ”
When he came to Sanbao Town, he had already seen the situation in the town.
Su Wanniang nodded, what she was most worried about was fighting.
"Mrs. Xu doesn't know, and now the owner is also sad." As he spoke, he sighed slightly in his heart and continued: "Because of the rising price of grain, the person on the other end asked the owner to send all the grain and medicinal herbs. No, the owner set off before dawn today, and went over in person. ”
When Su Wanlan heard this, she was slightly stunned.
Unexpectedly, Master Shang actually left at this time.
"What about Shiso and Xiaolu?"
Su Wanniang opened her mouth without thinking, with worry on her face.
After she first came here, it was Renxin Pharmacy and Shang Zisu who gave her a way to make money. Now, I didn't expect that Master Shang's family would not be able to refuse the request of others, and they must contribute food and medicinal herbs.
Who are those? Why are merchants so jealous?
This is, it is estimated that these are the secrets of the merchants or private matters that they don't want to mention, and Su Wanniang is not easy to inquire too much.
It's just that the worry in my heart is even worse, and I am worried about Shang Shisu and the trade route!
Doctor Zhou nodded secretly in his heart when he heard this, this one is a kind-hearted person. No wonder the girl Zisu values her very much.
"Shiso and the trail are safe for the time being, but the pharmacy is closed. Most of the herbs had been moved, and some of the remaining ones were not enough to last a few days. and some of the food prepared by Master Shang, who also brought it over. Doctor Zhou shook his head with a sigh.
The affairs of the merchant are similar to those of other families, no one can stop it, and if a filial piety is pressed down, the Shang family can't raise their heads!
Su Wanniang didn't know the reason, but she heard what Doctor Zhou meant: "What Doctor Zhou asked, but about Shisu and Xiaolu?" ”
When Doctor Zhou heard Su Wanniang say this, his old face was slightly red and he nodded.
Although he can take care of one or two, he is getting older.
Even if Master Shang left some fists and kicks, it is inevitable that something will go wrong. And Su Wanniang's side is a woman in the end, and this place is more remote than Shangqing Town, so naturally it will not be enough.
Although the old man knew that he would leave the two of them in the care of his wife, he was a little embarrassed by his wife. It's just that the old man can't find a reliable candidate for a while. Helplessly, Dr. Zhou unconsciously remembered the people he knew.
Perhaps, only when things happen, can you see through people's hearts!
Su Wanniang has no opinion on getting Shang Zisu and Shang Lu here: "What does it matter, Doctor Zhou asked people to send them over!" What's more, there is also a merchant's yard, so I can go there every day to see it. None of this is anything. ”
Hearing Su Wanniang say so simply, that refreshing appearance made Dr. Zhou a little moved.
"With Mrs. Xu's words, the old man is relieved!" As he spoke, Old Doctor Zhou got up and arched his hand towards Su Wanniang.
Seeing Doctor Zhou like this, Su Wanniang hurriedly turned sideways to avoid it, and didn't dare to accept the salute: "What is Doctor Zhou doing?" The little woman could not afford it. ”
Hearing this, Old Doctor Zhou smiled and nodded: "It's the old man who is stubborn, but I still want to thank Mrs. Xu." ”
The two talked for a while, and then Doctor Zhou left a letter and left resolutely when Su Wanniang and Kong Miaoyu were left for dinner.
As soon as Doctor Zhou left, Su Wanniang opened the letter and read it.
The letter was written by Shang Zisu, but it was all about outside news. Among them, there is nothing about the business.
It can be seen that Shang Zisu is reluctant to mention it or is unwilling to trouble her.
In the letter, Shang Zisu mentioned that the price of grain in Shangjing has also risen, and even various places are rushing to buy it. Whether this is true or not remains to be verified. In addition, Shang Zisu also suggested that Su Wanniang should prepare food to at least ensure that she had enough to eat.
Moreover, the careful Shang Zisu also mentioned that Su Wanniang should buy some cloth and medicinal herbs.
On a thick letter, it was all trivial matters for Su Wanniang's sake. Looking at the letter, Su Wanniang's heart was a little complicated.
Gratitude and worry came to my heart, remembering the relieved appearance of Dr. Zhou before leaving, I must have regarded the merchant's children as if they were their own children!
After receiving the letter, Su Wanniang greeted Kong Miaoyu and went out.
Kong Miaoyu didn't want her to go, but when she heard her say that Su Mingzhe would pick her up at the teahouse yesterday, she could only agree.
Today, Su Mingzhe and Su Zhengping went to the governor's side, and they talked about the threshing, as for where the food came from. Su Zhengping only said that it was sent by distant relatives. In this way, to hide people's eyes and ears.
Riding in the carriage again to the town, Su Wanniang exchanged all the silver tickets for silver ingots or broken silver.
If there is a real war, the silver tickets are probably scrapped.
In addition, she went to the bazaar to buy some things, and then went back to the house where she was renting.