The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 106: Taking the Prime Minister to Jail

Xia Bitu asked unhappily, "This is a roadside stall, all of them are high-quality!"

Qin Zheng laughed and said, "Boss Xia, you don't understand, right? This is called remembering the bitterness and thinking of the sweetness. It's a kind of artistic conception!"

"Artistic conception?" Xia Bitu sneered.

You're such a talker, aren't you just afraid that I'll tip you off?

There was only an old man running the tea stall, and there were quite a few people drinking tea and eating cakes.

The old man and the guests who were drinking tea seemed surprised to see five businessmen coming.

Only ordinary people can drink high-quality tea at tea stalls, and rich people will not patronize them.

The old man looked at Qin Zheng and the others who were walking over and thought that they must be asking for directions.

This was the second time a merchant had come to his stall since he opened it. The previous time was more than ten years ago, and it was a young man...

It was not until Qin Zheng and his companions sat down that the old man confirmed that they were there for tea.

He quickly walked over and asked politely, "Ladies and gentlemen, what would you like to drink?"

Xia Bitu and the others looked at Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng said to the old man: "A pot of seven fairies and a plate of cakes!"

The old man was stunned. This young man is an expert!

After hesitating for a moment, he kindly reminded her, "Objectively, the tea in this shop is all high-quality."

Qin Zheng smiled and nodded: "I know, go ahead!"

"Oh, it will be ready soon!" the old man was happy.

These people must have come to the wrong place. That guy obviously drank too much.

I just wondered, are rich people crazy? They actually like to drink high-sugar drinks?

Xia Mo Ning asked, "Seven Fairies, what kind of tea is this?"

Xia Bitu and Xia Jinzhong both looked at Qin Zheng, obviously not knowing either.

Qin Zheng said: "That's it, a blend of seven kinds of flower tea: chrysanthemum, plum, osmanthus, peony, orchid, rose, and jasmine!"

Xia Mo Ning blinked her eyes: "Then, isn't there still the Twelve Golden Hairpins?" Qin Zheng praised: "The princess is smart and can draw inferences from one example!"

Xia Mo frowned and smiled, looking at Su Xiaoman proudly, "Am I smart?"

Su Xiaoman was speechless. I can imagine what she meant. What are you so proud of?

Xia Bitu glanced at Xia Jinzhong with a look that said, "Learn from this. Look at Qin Zheng, how happy he made the princess."

Xia Jinzhong smiled bitterly and said, I can’t learn it!

I don't seem to be as shameless as him.

Soon, a pot of Gaosui was served.

The old man was about to pour the tea when Qin Zheng said, "Boss, you go ahead and do your thing. I'll do it myself."

As he said that, he took the teapot and poured tea for Xia Mo Ning, Xia Bitu, Xia Jinzhong and Su Xiaoman in turn.

Xia Bitu took a look at the calm Su Xiaoman and knew that this was not the first time that master Qin Zheng poured tea for the servants, and she was used to it.

He couldn't help but look at Qin Zheng with a higher opinion.

There is no other official who is so approachable.

He can't do it!

The tea was poured and a strange fragrance emanated.

Xia Mo Ning couldn't help but lean over the tea bowl and take a deep breath, praising, "It smells so good."

"Huh?" Xia Jinzhong looked at the clear tea in the tea bowl, a little surprised: "Is this Gaosui? It's a bit different. It's not turbid and there are no broken tea leaves."

Xia Bitu also noticed that this was indeed the case and was a little surprised.

At this time, the idle old man smiled and said, "Originally, Gao Sui was indeed bitter, and there was also broken tea. A few years ago, a young man patronized my place and taught me to classify and combine broken tea according to its characteristics, and then pack them in small cloth bags. One pot, one small cloth bag. Since then, not only has it tasted better, but it also doesn't feel like drinking a mouthful of broken tea before. Now, tea stalls all over the imperial capital have learned this method!"

Xia Bitu was surprised: "Isn't that young man a tea connoisseur?"

The old man nodded: "More than that, he is also a man who cares about the world!"

Xia Bitu became interested: "Boss, tell me in detail."

The old man was not busy at the moment, so he said, "That young man is also a businessman, but he is different. He sells things and gives all the money to beggars. I saw that he was dressed ordinary and not rich, so I was curious and asked him why. Wouldn't it be better for him to keep it for himself?"

The old man seemed lost in reminiscence. "His eyes were blazing, and his aura of dominance was completely inconsistent with his age. I still remember every word he said."

"Boss, what did he say?" Xia Mo Ning's curiosity was aroused.

The old man said, “He said that the way to do business is not to fill the warehouse with gold and silver, but to explore the right path in the world and balance the world’s resources.

All a beggar needs is a meal and clothes. I give to them not to show off my ability, but to practice the idea of sharing the world with all.

Money, to me, is merely a tool for circulation. True wealth is what people desire and what brings peace to the world. "Giving today will be rewarded tomorrow."

Xia Mo Ning and the others didn't say anything, savoring it carefully.

Xia Bitu suddenly praised: "What a young man!"

Xia Mo Ning asked, "What else did he say?"

The old man said, "He also said that money is external to the body, and you can't take it with you when you die. Even if you have a mansion with thousands of rooms, you can only sleep in it for three feet! When I help others, I also gain inner peace and joy."

Seeing that the guest was interested in what he was saying, the old man continued, "He also told me that if I teach you my skills and you are not stingy and don't treasure them, you will naturally understand my happiness!"

Xia Mo Ning asked, "Did you do as he said?"

The old man nodded, smiling broadly. "Now, all the people selling high-quality broken pieces in the city are my friends. Last time, a few runners from the North City government came to collect protection money. I was ready, but they raised the price and I couldn't make up the difference. They almost beat me to death and even put me in jail. If it weren't for the efforts of my friends, I would have died in there..."

At this point, the old man suddenly shuddered, as if realizing that he had spoken out of turn, and quickly said, "Dear guests, please enjoy your meal. I'll go boil some water."

Turn around and leave.

Xia Bitu frowned.

At this moment, Qin Zheng suddenly lowered his voice to Xia Mo Ning and Su Xiao Man and said, "Those yamen runners will definitely come to arrest us soon. As girls, it would be very inconvenient for you to be imprisoned." Although his voice was low, Xia Bitu and Xia Jinzhong could hear him. Qin Zheng hadn't hidden it from them. They continued to drink tea, but in fact, they had already guessed Qin Zheng's intention.

Xia Mo Ning and Su Xiao Man nodded.

Su Xiaoman was worried: "Is the master in danger?"

Xia Mo Ning was also very worried: "Master, tell me your plan so that I can save you!"

Xia Bitu and Xia Jinzhong were both speechless. It would have been fine if Qin Zheng didn't carry them on his back, but the princess only cared about Qin Zheng and didn't care about their life or death. She didn't even carry them on her back.

It's so embarrassing.

As if they were outsiders!

Qin Zheng said, "...Remember, come and rescue us at the Earth God Temple before 3:15 PM tomorrow. Otherwise, the three of us will surely die. Also, you must summon the Imperial Sword!"

Qin Zheng's words shocked everyone.

Xia Bitu's face turned pale: "Are you sure they will kill us?"

Qin Zheng glanced at him and said to Xia Mo Ning, "Princess, Boss Xia is of noble status. I can't presumptuously take action. They must have a lot of banknotes on them."

Xia Bitu and Xia Jinzhong were shocked and looked at Qin Zheng. What did he mean?

Xia Mo Ning didn't understand either.

Qin Zheng said, "Princess, you are responsible for taking all the banknotes from them, leaving only a few dozen taels. Otherwise, they will bribe the yamen runners and we won't be able to enter the prison!"

Xia Bitu and Xia Jinzhong are both dying. Can you please stop treating us like air?

Qin Zheng instructed Xia Mo Ning: "Princess, if you can rescue the three of us in time, everything you find on them today will be yours as a reward. If the three of us die, it will be perfect, and you won't have to pay for our coffins out of your own pocket."

Several people:"……"

Su Xiaoman grabbed Qin Zheng's arm, very worried.

Qin Zheng ruffled her hair: "You help the princess, she's a little confused!"

Xia Mo Ning: "..."

Xia Jinzhong looked at his adoptive father.

Xia Bitu smiled bitterly and gave all the banknotes and even the ring he had on him to Xia Mo Ning.

Seeing this, Xia Jinzhong did the same.

"Boss Xia, you actually brought so many banknotes with you when you went out?" Xia Mo frowned and smiled. There were actually more than 100,000 taels.

Xia Bitu could only smile bitterly.

He usually carries more banknotes with him, but today he deliberately brought less.

After all, he was playing an ordinary businessman, and it would be a bit out of character if he carried too many banknotes.

Qin Zheng urged: "Hurry up, we should be here soon."

Xia Mo Ning and Su Xiao Man walked away, looking back every few steps.

Qin Zheng stood up and said, "You two, it's time for us to go. Brother Zhong, pay the bill. Give me more. You can't listen to our stories for free!"

Xia Jinzhong: “…”