Grandma’s new round of urging for marriage faded away after several days, but what she said remained in my heart. Some of it made sense, but when she said that I was no worse than Qin Yong, I felt that she was a little bit partial.
, after all, he is also an agent of the governor's office. Apart from anything else, his clothes and sword are quite impressive.
However, fortunately, I am used to comforting myself. Although I am just a tofu seller, my recent business has been really good. In terms of money, I should not be less than their salary as a catcher, right?
In the past, one bucket of tofu curd was basically not enough to sell, so my grandma and I changed our business methods: there were still two boxes of tofu, but the amount of tofu curd was increased and replaced with two larger iron buckets, because grandma had to pick more tofu.
It's lighter to get up.
"I'll leave it here for you. Give me the basket." Auntie took off the burden, rubbed her shoulders, took the basket from my hand, and went back to selling her naughty goods in the streets.
As usual, I moved a box of tofu to the back kitchen, then set up a stall under the eaves of the inn, and hung a sign on the pillar indicating the price, which saved me some trouble.
"Bring me a bowl of bean curd and bring it to the room."
"Give me a bowl too."
"Have a piece of tofu."
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The sky is getting brighter and brighter, and more and more people have gathered at the entrance of Jianghu Inn. Some have signed up and are waiting for the assessment, and some have come all the way to sign up after hearing the news. However, more people are here to watch the fun, of course.
Yes, there are many people like me who take advantage of the opportunity to make money.
"Uncle, do you want to buy some flowers? They were just picked. Smell how fragrant they are! Give them to Madam Mu soon. She will definitely like them." Even a seven or eight-year-old girl can easily sell a basket of flowers in a day and earn more than ten dollars.
A copper coin.
"This is the best rouge, do you want to see it?" The woman selling rouge would come over and shout from time to time.
"Want to stay at the Jianghu Inn? You have to make an appointment in advance. I still have a spot in my hand. Does Mr. Wang need it?" Someone else said mysteriously.
"What are you doing? Everybody line up, get in line! If you want to see Mrs. Mu, just follow the rules! Don't block the way!" Several people with red satin tied on their arms scolded from time to time to maintain order.
Several of them are resting agents of the Sky Eye Team, and a few of them used to work with me to build houses for others.
…
While I was busy, I took the time to secretly observe everything around me. For some reason, even after a month, I still felt that the scene in front of me was still a bit illusory.
Growing up, I think I saw a wealthy family throwing hydrangeas to choose a bride a few years ago, but it wasn't such a big event.
At this moment, Sun Chenxian's table was already crowded with people who had signed up. They registered first, then received the physical examination form, and then went to the Huichun Hall to queue up for the physical examination.
It is said that Li Huichun only reads a hundred numbers every day. After the diagnosis is passed, he returns to the team in the middle and gives the physical examination form to Fu Bo. Fu Bo will issue a green sign with the date and number written on it.
Starting from the day before yesterday, which was the eighth day of October, people with green cards began to line up in the westernmost line, waiting to be interviewed. There was a limit of 100 people per day. The person they met was not Mrs. Mu, but the housekeeper of the Mu Mansion.
and the maids, and answer some of their questions.
If the requirements are met, the housekeeper will give you a red sign. Only after you get the red sign can you make an appointment to see Mrs. Mu. If Mrs. Mu thinks it's okay, she will give you a purse and wait for the final competition.
It took me several days of observation to figure out such a complicated step, and I couldn't help but feel a little ridiculous.
Suddenly, I felt that I had never been lucky enough to become Mrs. Mu's friend without having to go through all the obstacles like them. But I also felt a little regretful that I was still a bystander after all, and did not have the courage to pursue the love in my heart like them.
Love? Do they love Mrs. Mu?
Of course not. Some of them may have never even seen what Madam Mu looks like.
So what is their purpose?
Is it to get acquainted with County Lieutenant Mu through Mrs. Mu’s relationship, and then to curry favor with the imperial envoy to achieve a successful career? Or is it just to get this Jianghu Inn and become the new owner?
Madam Mu...
Uncle Fang secretly told me that she was not at the inn at all. Is she shy? Probably not. Does she really want to get married? Or is she angry because of Qin Yong's cowardice? Or, just because of Xiao Mu's absurd plan
——Through Mrs. Mu’s whole city search for marriage, take advantage of the chaos to lure Tubo into trouble?
I suddenly felt a little irritable again, wondering when this noisy scene would end.
"Brother Li, how is business going?"
I was cleaning up the bowl, and when I looked up, I was stunned: "Brother Yang, why are you here?"
Yang Mosheng lowered his head and smiled, revealing half a green sign from his sleeve: "Uh...hehe, come and join in the fun. There are ten people in front of me."
I was greatly surprised: "You...you are also here to propose marriage?"
"Yeah." Yang Mosheng was a little embarrassed, blushed, and helped me put away the bowls on the other table.
"Have you ever met Mrs. Mu?"
"No, if you don't try, how do you know you can't see it?" Yang Mosheng glanced at the door: "I have been living in your house for half a month, but it is a rented house after all. If there is a chance, I can
It would be great to have a place that truly belongs to you in Xiangzhou!"
"Are you here for the inn?" I looked at the scholar in front of me in surprise, feeling a bit disgusted in my heart. I have always heard his endorsements, and I think he should be the kind of noble and talented man who "doesn't give up for five buckets of rice."
I didn't expect that he was such a worldly person.
"Yes. Everyone has desires, it just depends on whether you dare to admit it." Yang Mosheng replied affirmatively, staring at my face: "You were selling bean curd here when I signed up that day. I saw you were restless the whole time.
I'm looking inside the inn, but I also want to take this inn as my own? In that case, you don't have to borrow this roof."
"I didn't sign up." I sighed softly and raised my arms: "How can I be worthy of her like this? If she knew that I also signed up, it would be so embarrassing to do business!"
"Hehehe, so you live a more tiring life than me." Yang Mosheng said with a smile.
"Boss, a bowl of beancurd." A customer wearing a gray gown shouted, sitting sideways, holding his head and looking only at the crowd in front of the door.
"Cut a piece of tofu for me." Another lady said.
I made a bowl of tofu pudding, and Yang Mosheng helped deliver it.
"Not bad, boss, have you hired help?" the man asked, his voice so familiar.
I cut the tofu for my aunt, and when I stepped forward to look at it, I almost bit my tongue.
"Xiao Mu!"
Yang Mosheng was picking up the two coins on the table. When he saw me calling out the guest's name, he was also stunned: "Brother Li, do you know him?"
I suddenly remembered Xiao Mu's words. He hadn't shown up for nearly a month. Wouldn't his sudden appearance mean he wanted to accuse me? Would he blame me for renting out the house at will?
"Oh, his name is Yang Mosheng. He lives in my house temporarily. He saw me busy just now and he just wanted to help." I explained, but I felt that I couldn't reveal Xiao Mu's identity, so I said to Yang Mosheng again: "He is Xiao Mu. He comes here occasionally."
Eat my tofu pudding, hehe."
"Xiao Mu?" Yang Mosheng looked at me doubtfully, hesitating what to call me.
Xiao Mu, however, had already stood up and cupped his hands and said, "I am Mu You, nicknamed Youzhi, Mr. Youzai."
Yang Mosheng's face was startled, and the copper coin in his hand fell to the ground. The coin bounced a few times and rolled straight to the street. I had no choice but to chase it and pick it up.
"Oh, it turns out it's Brother Mu, whom I've admired for a long time." When I came back, Yang Mosheng said politely, and the smile returned to his face. He glanced at Little Mu: "Is Brother Mu also here for Madam Mu?"
Before Xiao Mu could answer, Fu Bo's team in the west shouted: "No. 1130! Who is No. 1130?"
"Oh, yes, I'm here!" Yang Mosheng waved and greeted us, then turned to smile at us: "Excuse me for now."
Seeing Yang Mosheng walking away, I finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Xiao Mu helplessly: "Um...Brother Mu, what can I do for you?"
"If nothing happens, can't I have a bowl of tofu pudding from you?" Xiao Mu put down the empty bowl and wiped his mouth, looking satisfied.
I handed the copper plate to him: "Take it back, I'll treat you as a treat, I remember I still owe you a meal."
"Didn't we eat at your house last time?"
"That counts?"
"certainly."
I couldn't help it, so I asked again: "Ms. Mu is seeking marriage throughout the city. Does she want to choose a husband herself, or is it your plan?"
"Does this matter?" Xiao Mu replied, looking disdainful.
I was anxious: "Of course, this is related to Mrs. Mu's lifelong happiness!"
Xiao Mu smiled evilly: "I am kind to the Mu brothers and sisters. Their lives were given by me, so they must obey unconditionally whatever I ask them to do. When we were in Yiling, they were mine.
spy."
So it’s no wonder that Mrs. Mu’s brother and sister followed him to Xiangzhou. But, is he worthy of Mrs. Mu by doing this?
I looked around and saw that no one was paying attention, so I lowered my voice and said, "So, you arranged all this? She was just performing a task? You gathered so many people here just to find out the details."
?Is it fair to Mrs. Mu if you do this?"
"certainly."
"Boss, two bowls of bean curd."
"Oh, here we come." I ignored him and quickly made two bowls of beancurd and sent them to the guests next to me. Seeing that Xiao Mu didn't look like he was leaving yet, I had to sit on the small stool next to him again.
Come down.
"I'm sorry, I know I'm not qualified to say this to you, but last time you told my mother-in-law that we were friends, I accidentally took it seriously. If there is any offense, please forgive me. Since you are incognito today
It’s a private visit, so in order not to reveal your identity, I won’t pay you any courtesy.” I said, looking towards Xiao Mu, I saw him staring at the long queue on the street in trance.
"Of course we are friends." Just when I thought he hadn't heard, he turned to me: "I, Mu You, like to make friends the most, and I never take into account his status when making friends. The deceased King An still
The current prince is my friend, and of course you, Li Jianghu."
"I... how dare I compare with the prince?" I was shocked and straightened my body slightly: "Since you regard me as a friend, can you give me some face? No matter how much favor Mrs. Mu and others owe you in the past, this time
If she is seeking marriage, can she really choose a good destination?
After all, she is a woman. Although she once had a relationship with Doctor Li, now that she has given up on it and wants to get married again, can't she be allowed to do so?
She is still young and will have plenty of opportunities to repay you in the future, so why should she sacrifice her innocence?"
When Xiao Mu heard what I said, his eyes were confused: "When did I ask her to sacrifice herself?"
"Don't you plan to have her use a honey trap on Xi Zuo? Just like Diao Chan did on Dong Zhuo during the Three Kingdoms?"
Xiao Mu punched me on the shoulder and laughed in a low voice: "What are you thinking? You can guess my plan. Am I still worthy of being an imperial envoy?" This chapter has been completed!