Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: Chapter 138: More Silver is Always Better _1 (1/2)

Chapter 138: Chapter 138: More Silver is Always Better _1

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Wei Ruo first took Xiumei to the wet nurse’s place, where they had already purchased a batch of wheat seeds for Wei Ruo. These were now stored in the warehouse previously used to store sweet potatoes.

In recent days, due to the large shipment of sweet potatoes, a lot of space had been freed up in the warehouse.

Wei Ruo asked Xiumei to stand guard at the door, and took a long time inside the warehouse before she emerged.

“Meimei, you take Agui and Xiaoba to get these bags of rice seeds to the south side of the city and distribute some to each household. Be sure to tell them that these are high-quality seeds. The amount here might not be enough to plant all the rice fields, so the remaining fields can be filled with ordinary grain varieties from there.” Wei Ruo instructed.

The amount of space rice seeds that Wei Ruo could acquire in such a short span of time was limited. She feared that if she waited any longer, the patience of the townsfolk would wear thin.

Wei Ruo could very much empathize with their anxious feelings. If they miss this year’s planting season, it would mean a year without any grain supplies for them.

“Alright.” Xiumei, on receiving Wei Ruo’s command, ordered Agui and Xiaoba to help load up the cart with the grain seeds.

Agui and Xiaoba were somewhat reluctant, especially the slightly older Agui. After moving things for a while, he spoke in frustration: “Lady Xiumei, our miss has been working so diligently on matters regarding the south side of the city. But when it comes to rewards, our miss is left out. It’s infuriating.”

Apparently, both Agui and Xiaoba knew about the government’s decision to distribute rewards based on the merits of developing the southern wasteland. Following Wei Ruo these days, they earned wages, got recognition, and enjoyed plenty of benefits.

If Wei Ruo was wronged, they naturally would not be pleased.

Xiumei sighed, “We have to be fair. Miss initiated this work not to garner credit, but to enable the suffering populace to access abundant food. If people are unjust to our miss, should that affect the innocent people in the south side of the city?”

Agui and Xiaoba shared a glance and were persuaded.

Xiumei continued, “Don’t worry too much. As long as you’re concerned for our miss, she would certainly be pleased. While others may not understand our miss or even ridicule her for her futile efforts, we, who belong to her, should understand and support her.”

Agui replied, “I understand. Xiaoba and I will serve our miss wholeheartedly.”

With no further objections, the two efficiently loaded up the cart with all the rice seeds from the warehouse.

The bullock cart holding the rice seeds left the city’s southern gate in tandem with Wei Ruo’s carriage.

Outside the city gate, Qian Magistrate was also present. Seeing Wei Ruo, he was both surprised and awkward.

After hesitating for a moment, Qian Magistrate still approached Wei Ruo’s carriage. Through the carriage curtain, he asked Wei Ruo, “Miss Wei, are you here to deliver rice seeds to the townsfolk?”

Wei Ruo replied, “Not delivering, selling.”

Although she originally intended to give them away, as Qian Magistrate asked, she instantly switched to selling them.

“Um…” Qian Magistrate’s smile appeared somewhat stiff.

“I heard the honorable magistrate has received a good deal of rewards and that, once the harvest is bountiful next year, a promotion can be expected.” Wei Ruo seated herself in the carriage, speaking unhurriedly through the curtain.

“Thanks to Miss Wei’s kindness.” Qian Magistrate was well aware that if it hadn’t been for the young mistress of the Wei Family, his promotion wouldn’t have come so quickly.

“In that case, why don’t you do another favor for the townsfolk of Xingshan County? Why not buy these grains from me and distribute them among the townspeople who are developing the southern wasteland? What do you think?” After hesitating a moment, Qian Magistrate stoically replied, “Yes, indeed. Tell me how much silver Miss Wei wants for the seeds, I will buy them without any negotiation.”