A Hunter’s Wife - Chapter 23
Chapter 23: There’s Silver
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
If Mao Xiaoyu knew what the two people beside her were thinking, she would definitely explain it to them seriously.
First, it was not ginger. This thing was called sealwort, or Solomon’s Seal, which was very precious.
Secondly, raw ginger was really a medicinal herb. If she sold dried ginger at a medicine shop, she could really sell it for money.
Initially, Mao Xiaoyu wanted to keep this piece of sealwort in her Space. however, due to the special circumstances, she had to take it out first.
The shop assistant had sharp eyes. when he saw the sealwort, his eyes immediately lit up. “Miss, this way please. Please have a seat first. I’ll go and get the shopkeeper.”
Although the piece of sealwort did not look very mature, it did not stop the shop assistant from being excited.
After all, it was very rare and precious.
After the shop assistant went in for a long time, he finally called out the shopkeeper unwillingly.
“Manager Gu, this is the lady who wants to sell sealwort.” The shop assistant introduced her to the manager.
Manager Gu’s gaze swept back and forth between Mao Xiaoyu and the other two. Then, he said to Mao Xiaoyu, “Young Lady, can you let me take a look at the medicinal herbs in your hands?”
If the shop assistant had not told him that this little girl was selling sealwort, he might have skipped the little girl and asked another slightly older woman instead.
Mao Xiaoyu opened her palm and revealed the palm-sized sealwort to Manager Gu.
Manager Gu reached out and took it. He looked at it repeatedly and sniffed it. “Not bad. It’s a good color. it’s a pity that it’s a little short!”
At the end of his sentence, there was a tinge of regret in his tone.
If he had discovered this piece of sealwort, he might not even have been willing to dig it out. After staying in the soil for a few more decades, it would be considered a treasure.
Mao Xiaoyu naturally understood this logic, but she had dug up this sealwort to plant it in her Space. However, the situation was special now!
Manager Gu did not say anything more. He looked at the other herbs and finally nodded in satisfaction while stroking his beard. “You’re quite knowledgeable, Girl. I won’t cheat you. I’ll take all of these. I’ll give you seven taels of silver in total. What do you think?”
Mao Xiaoyu smiled. “Sure. Thank you for taking care of me, Manager Gu.”
Seven taels of silver was a lot. Rong Xiang had only sold a big sack of game for one tael of silver.
Of course, this was also because there were only pheasants and wild rabbits inside. If he could get a roe deer or wild boar, the price would naturally be much higher.
She calculated according to the prices she saw on the street this morning. She estimated that without the sealwort, those herbs were only worth two taels of silver.
The fact that he was able to give her seven taels now was all thanks to that piece of sealwort. It was also because Manager Gu had intentionally given her a little bit more.
“Next time, if you have any good medicinal herbs, please send them to Ji Ren Tang!” Manager Gu took the silver from the shop assistant and handed it to Mao Xiaoyu.
Mao Xiaoyu reached out and took it. Since there were few people around, she opened the small cloth bag in her arms. “I wonder if you’re interested in this?”
If not for the fair price offered by the shopkeeper, Mao Xiaoyu would not have dared to take out the 100-year-old Chinese knotweed.
Manager Gu had been working in the medicine shop for his entire life, so his vision was even more unique. Although he only took a look, he knew that he had come across a good item from the color and size of the knotweed root.
“Young Lady, please come inside to talk.” Manager Gu immediately became more polite. He turned his body to the side and stretched out his hand to make a ‘please’ gesture.
Mao Xiaoyu laughed in her heart and nodded to Manager Gu. “Manager Gu, please.”
After giving Rong Xiang and her mother a look, the three of them followed Manager Gu into a small hall in the backyard.
Without waiting for Manager Gu to exchange pleasantries, Mao Xiaoyu stuffed the knotweed into his hands.
“Let’s get straight to the point.” After selling the things, they still had to go eat.
Manager Gu obviously did not know that the girl was complaining that he was dawdling. With an expression of admiration, he looked at the Chinese knotweed and sniffed it.
“May I know your name, Young Lady?” After half a day, Manager Gu asked an irrelevant question.
“My surname is Mao.” Mao Xiaoyu answered.
“Miss Mao, how much do you want to sell this for?” Manager Gu looked at the Chinese knotweed on the table.
“State your price. If it’s suitable, I’ll sell it to you.” Mao Xiaoyu said without thinking.
This old man would not be playing tricks, would he?
If he knew how much it could be sold for, why would he need to go through so much trouble?
Upon hearing this, Manager Gu stroked his beard and pondered for a moment. “How about 100 taels?”
This was the highest price he could offer, and he intended to buy this Chinese knotweed in his own name.
His master was already 70 years old this year, and his health was getting worse and worse. Now was the time when he needed all kinds of precious herbs to recuperate.
“Sure!” Mao Xiaoyu nodded.
The price was not high, but it was close to the price that Mao Xiaoyu wanted.
“Then I thank you, Miss Mao.” Seeing that the deal had been made, Manager Gu’s heart was filled with joy.
After carefully putting away the Chinese knotweed, he took out two silver notes from his inner pocket.
“Miss Mao, please keep it well. In the future, if you have any good medicinal herbs, you must remember our Ji Ren Tang. Our shop will accept any precious medicinal herbs.” Manager Gu did not forget to advertise the medicine store at the end.
Mao Xiaoyu was quite satisfied with this transaction. She kept the notes in her pocket and said, “Okay, I’ll definitely come over the next time I pick any medicinal herbs.”
They strolled to the front hall. Manager Gu even sent Mao Xiaoyu and the other two to the main entrance. he only turned around and walked back after the three of them disappeared.
“Xiao Shunzi, get ready. In a while, help me deliver something back to Peijing.” Manager Gu called his manservant over.
“Alright, I’ll go and prepare now.” Xiao Shunzi responded, then turned and ran back to his room.
Manager Gu also hurriedly returned to the study and wrote a letter for his Master. In a while, he would have Xiao Shunzi take it with him.
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Mao Xiaoyu and the other two left the medicine shop and walked towards the street that sold food.
At this moment, Liu Xianniang’s heart was not calm. She felt as if she was in a dream.
Her daughter had only made a trip up the mountain, and she had actually earned more than a hundred taels of silver!
In fact, it was not just Liu Xianniang, even Rong Xiang was shocked.
What to do? His little wife could actually earn more money than him!
No, he had to work harder in the future. His wife’s ability to earn money was too strong. What if she did not like him anymore?
The corner of Mao Xiaoyu’s mouth curved up slightly, and she was thinking about what to treat Rong Xiang to.
“Big Brother Rong, how much does it cost to eat at the Hundred-flavor Pavilion Restaurant?” Mao Xiaoyu had been eating hard pancakes for two days. Now that she had money, she wanted to eat something good.
“A bowl of braised meat noodles costs 50 copper coins,” Rong Xiang replied.
He had only eaten braised meat noodles in the Hundred-flavor Pavilion before. This was when he had hunted a deer and sent it over. Manager Li had been happy to treat him to the braised meat noodles.
“These silver pieces should be enough. Let’s go and have a big meal,” Mao Xiaoyu said with a smile.
