Chapter 620 - Chapter 620: Chapter 607: Unwilling Request (1/2)

Chapter 620: Chapter 607: Unwilling Request

Especially this Zhuang Qingning, who was an ordinary peasant girl who probably knows even less about etiquette. The two of them were fully prepared for any sudden situations.

But what they saw was not any nervousness or excitement, but Zhuang Qingning’s calmness.

It was as if what she heard was no more than a relaxed comment as simple as, “Today’s weather is nice”.

She gracefully knelt down, received the imperial edict calmly, with no errors in her formalities, even the gratitude she expressed was appropriate, leaving no room to find any faults.

Some people are destined to become nobles, so in many aspects, they will differ from others.

Perhaps Zhuang Qingning was one of them.

After the reading of the Imperial Decree was completed, Zhuang Qingning ordered Xiangqiao to bring a bench, prepare some hot tea, and serve cakes and fruit to Eunuch Gao and Mr. Lu.

After exchanging a few casual words, the initial awkwardness started to diminish and was replaced with a sense of familiarity.

Being long-term officials, Eunuch Gao and Mr. Lu did not dare to overstep their boundaries, they only smiled and conversed with Zhuang Qingning.

Seeing that the sun was almost at its zenith, Zhuang Qingning suggested that Eunuch Gao and Mr. Lu stay and have lunch at her home.

“The Lord has kindly offered us a meal, we should not refuse. However, I need to hurry back to report, so I do not dare to delay.” Mr. Lu stood up first.

“Yes.” Eunuch Gao bowed and answered.

“Eunuch Gao and Mr. Lu have worked hard on this journey.” Zhuang Qingning then started stuffing neat stacks of banknotes into their hands, “Please, have some tea with this.”

“We dare not, we dare not.” Eunuch Gao and Mr. Lu hurriedly declined.

Zhuang Qingning pursed her lips.

Even though she didn’t like these interpersonal dealings, in this era, she had to follow the survival rules of this period and show appreciation where it was due.

However, these two did not want to accept it, and their reactions were as if they had touched something scorching hot. They did not seem to be faking it either.

She didn’t know if these two were truly incorruptible or if there was some other reason, but since they didn’t want the money, she could save it.

Zhuang Qingning quietly took back the banknotes.

Eunuch Gao and Mr. Lu exhale in relief after seeing Zhuang Qingning’s actions.

They had been clearly instructed to carry out their mission impeccably and not to give any trouble to the Lord of Ninghe County. How could they not understand the implication?

“Lord Ninghe, I have an impolite request.” Mr. Lu bowed to Zhuang Qingning.

“Please speak, Mr. Lu.” Zhuang Qingning raised her hand.

“On the way from the capital city, I heard a lot about Lord Ninghe. Especially the products made by the workshops you previously operated. They are quite novel, especially the century eggs, glass noodles, tofu skin, and dried noodles. I hope the Lord can give me some to take back to the capital city, to present to the Emperor as a token of your gratitude for his favor.” Mr. Lu smiled and said.

“I will arrange for it immediately. Please wait a moment, Mr. Lu.” Zhuang Qingning ordered Xiangqiao to prepare everything. Once they were neatly packed, she handed them all to Mr. Lu.