Chapter 723: The Protective Second Brother (1)
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There was news at night about what she had mentioned to him in the morning. Su Xiaoxiao loved this efficiency.
Second Master Shen shook the big golden chain on his body. At this moment, Su Xiaoxiao felt that the other party was filled with the glory of a wise man.
Second Master Shen poured her a cup of tea. In this world, Second Master Shen had nothing to say.
He said, “It’s hard to say about your herb. It’s just that you met me. If it were anyone else, they might not have any news for you for three to five months.” It was done beautifully. He had to brag for three seconds!
Those who did not do business might not have heard of the Five Elements
Alliance, but in the ears of the merchants, the Five Elements Alliance was a famous existence. Its sphere of influence was extremely wide, and even the Great Zhou had merchants from the Five Elements Alliance.
His father was the Vice Alliance Master of the Five Elements Alliance. He used his father’s name to ask around for medicinal herbs. The merchants of the various countries had to give his father some respect and help him ask around. Soon, they discovered this medicinal herb in the hands of a merchant from the Wei Nation.
“They traveled thousands of miles to bring the herbs from Wei Country and planted them in flower pots. They carefully maintained them along the way and spent a lot of effort.”
Su Xiaoxiao said, “The price is easy to negotiate.”
Even if she had to spend a lot of money, she would buy it.
Second Master Shen waved his hand. “It’s just a medicinal herb. I, Shen Xin, can afford to give it to you! Besides, we’re friends. You’re not allowed to treat me like an outsider! I’ve booked a table at the Dongting Restaurant. Tonight, I’ll be the host. Let’s have a meal and drink a few gla.s.ses. You won’t need to drink . Brother Wei will drink as a friend. I still have a lot of good medicinal herbs. If you like anything, just ask him for it!” As he spoke, he looked around. “Eh? Where’s Brother Wei and his three sons?” Su Xiaoxiao smiled and said, “They went out.”
Second Master Shen said, “Where did they go? I’ll send someone to pick them up.”
Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t say that the three little ones had gone out with Zhuge
Qing, so she said, “My uncle and grandfather picked up the three children. Wei
Ting went to Crimson Moon Theater to meet a friend.” “Your granduncle is also in the West Capital? Call him over for dinner! ” Su Xiaoxiao smiled. “I’m not sure where they went to play.”
“Ah.” Second Master Shen was quite regretful. “I’ll send you to the Dongting
Building first before picking up Little Brother Wei from the Crimson Moon
Theater. If Master Zhouwu arrives, you guys chat first.”
Generally speaking, women did not easily meet unfamiliar men, but how sharp was Second Master Shen? He knew at a glance that Madam Wei was not a young woman who had entrusted herself to someone else. She was a woman who could take charge.
Moreover, her opinion was the most important thing when it came to buying herbs this time. Brother Wei listened to her.
Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t find a reason to refuse. She was looking forward to it and was glad that she had made friends with Second Master Shen.
Dongting Restaurant was located in the South City of the West Capital. It was the largest restaurant in the West Capital and had a total of three floors. The higher one went, the higher the price. It was already good enough for ordinary people to s.n.a.t.c.h a seat in the lobby on the first floor. The second floor was expensive, so one usually didn’t even think about the third floor. It was not easy to earn money.
The Five Elements Alliance had a chance to reserve a room on the third floor every month.
Second Master Shen decisively caused trouble for his father’s opportunity.
He could very well be whipped again. He would worry about this later.
Second Master Shen said, “Actually, there’s more upstairs, but it’s not open to the public. Sit for a while. I’ll pick up Brother Wei.”
“Okay,” Su Xiaoxiao agreed.
She sat by the window and watched the traffic on the streets. People came and went. She sighed that it was good to live in peace time. The Western Jin was so lively.
It was said that the Great Zhou had originally been strong. There had been too many wars, and it had exhausted the people’s wealth. The treasury had been depleted, and the lives of the people were difficult.
She drank her tea. The other party was not here yet. She could take this opportunity to think about what other herbs she needed later.
However, sometimes, it was not easy to find peace.
Yuwen Jing from the Eldest Prince’s residence also came to the Dongting Building today. A few other daughters and Guo Lingxi came with her.
Logically speaking, the concubines in the harem were not allowed to leave the palace at will. The Western Jin Emperor empathized with her and specially allowed her to leave the palace to say goodbye to her family.
There was a concubine’s brother who had sent her off, but what relationship could Guo Lingxi have with him? She went to the West Capital Courier Station to show her face and went out to stroll with Yuwen Jing.
The two of them pa.s.sed by the door of the room and saw Su Xiaoxiao sitting inside.
“What a coincidence. We meet again.”
Guo Lingxi sneered.
Su Xiaoxiao drank her tea and glanced at her indifferently, ignoring her. Yuwen Jing felt indignant for Guo Lingxi. “Consort Ling is talking to you.. Are
you deaf or mute?”