In Rongqing Hall, although Jia Dairu was worried about his grandson's condition, at least he had the "Dushen Decoction", so he patiently sat down and talked with Jia Mu.
Beside him, Jia Lian was also sitting, talking to Yingchun and others about his experiences and anecdotes during his more than a year away.
He only talked about the scenery outside the Great Wall and interesting humanities, including the swords, frost, rain, and the tragic situation when he saw people dying in front of him for the first time. Naturally, he didn't mention a word.
After a while, Qingwen ran over panting, and everyone immediately looked at her.
Like Qingwen before, he frowned a little when he saw the bulging cloth bundle in Qingwen's arms.
Why don't you just take two ginseng? Do you need such a posture?
Qingwen didn't care what others thought, she quickly came to Jia Lian, handed the package to him, and said: "Second Master, Huang Ginseng is here..."
Jia Lian took it silently and shouted inwardly, "It's not good." Two stupid girls don't understand the principle of not showing off their wealth?
Speaking of which, in this era when ginseng was not grown, although ginseng was the best food and medicine, as a descendant, Jia Lian would naturally not be superstitious about the medicinal power of ginseng.
But I couldn't stand the belief that this thing was a panacea!
It can be said that whenever you treat a disease or prepare high-end pills, you must have this thing. Even small and inferior ginseng costs a few taels of silver or one tael. The good ones are directly worth gold, and there is no limit on the price...
The price can basically be said to have been hyped up.
Therefore, Jia Lian didn't care much about this thing, but he knew that it was valuable and the women at home were particularly rare, so he collected it and brought it back.
Although she felt that Qingwen was not very smart, she couldn't hide everything she had brought, so she ordered the maids to bring up a tray.
At this time, Jia Mu took the lead and couldn't help but ask: "Lian'er, are all the ginseng in your package?"
Jia's mother can be said to be the most important person in Rongguo Mansion. Every year, the palace will reward her with filial piety.
But she cherishes this kind of thing very much. She keeps every tube well and takes it out only when dispensing medicine or when needed. Basically, it is for personal use. Except for Jia Baoyu and Daiyu, no one else, even Yingchun and others, can see it as long as they are not sick.
It was hard for her to imagine that wrapping ginseng in coarse cloth was a rich act.
Jia Lian did not explain. When the maid came over with the tray, he put the package in the tray and spread it out...
Let them see it with their own eyes, and their visual senses will definitely be much stronger than saying it themselves.
"this……"
At this time, not to mention anyone else, even Jia Mu couldn't help but stand up and come over to take a look.
Even though Jia Mu had seen all kinds of precious ginseng, she was still shocked by the sight in front of her.
There are a lot of them, just a lot of them. The key is that they are all quite big. At a glance, there are no defective products less than one tael...
Moreover, they are all fresh, there is no old ginseng.
Although ginseng can be stored for a long time, it is basically difficult to guarantee the medicinal effect after being stored for a few years, so fresh ginseng is even more precious.
Everyone gathered around, those with higher status stood in front, while those with lower status automatically moved to the side, causing Jia Lian to feel for a moment as if he was in a sea of rouge and gouache.
Jia Lian even thought that he should take a shower before coming over. Although I washed it at a post station on the road yesterday, I was still stained with sweat after a long day's journey. If someone smelled it, it would damage my image as a handsome guy.
In particular, the wan sister-in-law was squeezed to his side...
But in fact, he was overly worried. At this time, everyone only focused on the ginseng in the tray and had nothing else to focus on.
After all, Jia's mother was only briefly shocked. She raised her head and saw that the maids and women were all crowding in, and they were so incompetent.
As soon as her old man glanced at her, the slaves quickly backed away. Some of the blind ones were also dragged away by their companions...
Then Jia Mu said: "You really don't know how to cherish. How can such a good thing be preserved like this? Don't you feel bad if it is broken?"
Jia Lian replied with a smile: "I heard that the eldest master was ill, so I rushed back in a hurry. I only have a few fast horses, so I can only carry them like this, which is more convenient."
Everyone was relieved, it turned out to be for convenience of carrying. They just said, if Jia Lian didn't care about it, it would be great to give it to them...
Wang Xifeng had already declared her sovereignty, took the tray from the maid's hand, and held it herself.
The old scholar Jia Dairu in the back was naturally embarrassed to be crowded with a group of young girls, so he only waited for others to move away before he saw the mountain-like pile of yellow ginseng, and he was immediately overjoyed!
My grandson is saved...
After all, he maintained his own identity and was too embarrassed to come forward to ask for it. He just waited for Jia Lian to take the initiative to fulfill his promise.
Jia Lian knew that the old man had a strong self-esteem, and to be honest, such an old man was much better than a shameless old man who relied on his old age, so he smiled and said: "The ginseng is here, Dai Confucius is watching. You can take as much as you need."
Jia Dairu's face suddenly glowed red, and he came up while thanking Jia Lian.
I wanted to shamelessly take two more, but seeing Wang Xifeng staring straight at him with a pair of pink eyes, I blushed. I was so embarrassed that I could only take three smaller ones, so I stopped my hand...
Although the big one is better, the doctor said that he should eat Dushen Tang, so the small one is more practical for him. Moreover, to prevent others from thinking he was greedy, he didn’t spend any money.
Seeing this, Jia Lian felt more and more that such a pedantic old man was quite cute. He also thought about the tragedy in his life. He lost his father in his early years, his son in his middle age, and he was about to lose his grandson in his later years, so he picked up two more big ones and gave them to him. , smiled and said: "Brother Rui is seriously ill, I should have gone to see him, but the eldest master is also seriously ill, so I'm afraid he won't be able to go. These few ginseng roots should be regarded as a little thought from me as an elder brother."
Sir, just use it. If you need anything else in the future, just come to me. "
Jia Dairu was overjoyed, but he was actually thinking that he had brought twenty or thirty taels of silver with him before he came, just to buy ginseng. If Jia Lian agreed, he would be willing to pay for some... although he knew that his little money could not buy much. .
Now looking at the nearly half a catty (eight taels) of ginseng in his arms, the joy and emotion in his heart caused his hands to tremble a little.
He looked at Jia Lian with tears in his eyes. He wanted to bow to Jia Lian, but was afraid that the ginseng in his arms would fall. When Jia Lian saw this and supported him, he choked and said: "Thank you brother, if Rui'er can lend me a hand If he survives, I will definitely let him go to my brother in person, kowtow to you, and thank him for saving my life..."
Jia Lian held Jia Dairu's hand to prevent him from being polite, but thought in his heart that if he asked Jia Rui to kowtow, he would be afraid that the boy would be too guilty to come!
Jia Dairu and his wife were counting on a grandson in their later years, so now that Jia Rui is dying, there is no need to elaborate on how they feel.
People in the hall couldn't help but burst into tears when they saw Jia Dairu's performance.
I also felt that Jia Lian had really grown up, acted generously, and respected the elderly and the virtuous. In this way, I completely forgot all the ridiculous things Jia Lian had done in the past. I just felt that with a successor like Jia Lian in the Jia family, the future would definitely be better. Ding is prosperous and the family is harmonious.
Jia's mother repeatedly comforted Jia Dairu. Because Jia Dairu was anxious, he didn't stay much and went with many thanks.
Here, Jia Lian saw Wang Xifeng's lip raised because of his "wasteful behavior", so he couldn't help but scratch her lips.
But unexpectedly, this was in full public view, and many people saw it, and snickered in surprise. Therefore, Wang Xifeng was so embarrassed that she glared at Jia Lian, and then covered up her embarrassment and said: "It is not appropriate to leave it like this. I will take it home to get some guys and put them away properly..."
I just wanted to leave, but I also felt that this would make Jia Mu and others think she was stingy, so I added: "Since you have made a fortune, there is no reason not to be disrespectful to the old lady and my wife. When you go back and pack it up, you will naturally choose The best ones are for the old lady and my wife.”
This is Wang Xifeng's cunning. He is obviously afraid that Jia Lian will not be a master and will not know the price of firewood and rice. If he cannot withstand others' demands, he will give this and that. Wouldn't it be gone in two clicks? So take it away in advance.
Jia Mu sighed: "I don't need to send them here. I still have ginseng to use. He brought these back for your elder's treatment. You should keep them carefully first and prepare them for your elder's use. If it really works Eating well is also part of his filial piety."
Only then did Wang Xifeng remember Jia She's presence, nodded quickly, and left with Qingwen.
Wang Xifeng was generous when doing things with public money. Once his private property was involved, no one would do it for a small family.
Although I feel that my wife is a little embarrassed, I have taken everything away and will not snatch it back.
Therefore, Jia Lian looked at Yingchun and others who were disappointed, and whispered: "Go back to my place, I have something better, I will give it to you alone..."
Although Jia's mother didn't hear the truth, she could tell by the joyful expressions of Yingchun and others, because she said to Yingchun and others: "Don't bother asking for it, that thing is a great tonic. You children, it's not for everyone." It makes you angry, and eating too much of that is not a good thing!"
Yingchun and others heard this and quickly responded.
Originally, they didn't want to eat it, but they just saw something good slipping past their eyes, and it belonged to their brother. They always felt uncomfortable if they didn't grab a portion.
Jia's mother said to Jia Lian again: "You have come all the way back. You must be tired. There is nothing going on here. You should go back and rest."
"yes."
Jia Lian also stood up, said goodbye to Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue, and went out.
