Chapter 407 The old gentleman's request for help
came closer and he could see more clearly. Wei Ruo saw that there were five people in this group, four of whom were wearing uniform clothes, and they surrounded the fifth person in the middle to block him. The wind covers the snow and clears the way.
Because he was tightly wrapped by the people in the middle, Wei Ruo couldn't see the appearance of that person for a while.
But Wei Ruo could tell that the four people responsible for protection must have good skills. At this time, the snow was already higher than the knees, and they could move forward in an orderly manner while sweeping away the thick snow to clear the way.
It is estimated that Lu Yuhong and others also noticed this, so they had no idea of helping.
Not long after, these people came to Wei Ruo's shed.
"You guys, free up this shed!"
A man walking at the front said to everyone in a arrogant tone.
No one moved, they all sat there and watched.
Then a man wearing a large cloak came out from behind.
At first, the hat of the cloak covered most of his face. After the hat was taken off, everyone could see his true face.
He was a man in his fifties, with gray hair, a ram's beard, some wrinkles on his face, his face was pale due to the cold, and his lips were slightly purple.
Regardless of his facial expression, the man is plump, his eyes are bright, his posture is upright, and he has an extraordinary bearing.
The man scolded his servant: "Don't be rude!"
Then he said to everyone in the shed: "My friends, I'm really sorry, my servant was a little rude just now. I hope you guys will understand. ."
The man continued: "My surname is Tan. I was passing by here when I was hit by a snowstorm. I couldn't move forward or retreat. I only brought some snacks and snacks in the car to satisfy my hunger. I had no choice but to ask my servants to protect me and find a place to take refuge. But this time There was no one on the road. I walked for half a day before I met your group. I took the liberty to come here to ask for help. If you guys are willing to help me, I would like to thank you in large sums of money." The man is polite and has a humble attitude
.
Xu Fengyuan and others were silent at the moment. They were only here because of the help of the eldest lady of the Wei family. Whether they want to help this man depends on Wei Ruo's wishes.
Wei Ruo turned around and gave Xiumei a look. Xiumei understood and handed the leftover sweet potatoes and taro to the man.
"If you don't mind, sir, I'll give these to you."
Before the man could say anything, the servant on the side scolded: "How dare you, sir, eat such vulgar things?" "
Don't talk nonsense. Where is the food divided? Vulgar or not? As long as it can satisfy your hunger, it is something worth cherishing." The man scolded the servant again.
Then the man reached out and took a roasted sweet potato, looked at what was in his hand, and ordered his servant to give Xiumei some money.
Wei Ruo interrupted: "No, it's fate that we met in this wind and snow today. If you don't mind, sir, you can eat these roasted sweet potatoes and roasted taro rice. If it's not enough, I can bake some more for you."
" Then thank you very much, girl." The man thanked him.
Then the man's servant helped the man peel off the skin of the sweet potato and served the man to use the orange flesh inside.
Lu Yuhong and Xu Fengyuan frowned slightly. From the way the man ate roasted sweet potatoes, they felt once again that the man in front of them was either rich or noble.
However, neither of them could guess the man's identity. Lu Yuhong had never seen this man in the capital for many years.
After eating a whole sweet potato, the man couldn't help but comment: "Although this thing looks inconspicuous, it tastes really good, sweet, soft and fragrant." Wei Ruo saw that this man was polite, spoke politely, and smiled kindly
. Then he asked Xiumei to bring him a bowl of wine.
The man's servant was a little worried: "Sir, let me try it for you first." The
servant seemed to be worried that there was something wrong with the wine in the bowl. The man smiled and said: "Don't be nervous. In this heavy snow, several children are strangers to me. They are willing to share my share of the food. It is a kindness, so there is no need to harm me." After speaking, the man began to look carefully
. The ground tasted.
Then the man showed a look of surprise: "Could this wine be the thyme in the rumors?"
"Sir, do you know about thyme?" Wei Ruo asked.
"Yes, someone gave me a small jar of thyme before, and I tasted it and thought it was wonderful. But I heard that this wine is difficult to buy and is only sold in Taizhou Prefecture. So I thought of it when I passed through Taizhou Prefecture this time. Buy a few jars from Taizhou Prefecture."
Wei Ruo didn't expect that her thyme had spread so widely, and people from other places came here because of its reputation.
Xu Fengyuan explained to the man: "Sir, this thyme is not easy to buy in Taizhou Prefecture. Usually one person can only buy one pot at a time. You have to make a reservation with the shopkeeper of Zuixianju as early as possible." "Is that so
? ?" The man's face showed a bit of surprise and a bit of disappointment.
Then he looked at the bowl in his hand and said doubtfully: "Then this is..."
Wei Ruodao: "I just got a jar from a friend today. I put it on the carriage to take back to the city. I don't want to encounter this... Fengxue just gave everyone a drink to warm up."
"The girl actually shared such a rare good wine with us." The man said with emotion.
"A good knife is used on its edge, and so is good wine. In this situation, this wine can warm the body and make friends. This is a good time for it to be useful." Wei Ruo explained.
"That's a wonderful thing to say, girl!" The man couldn't help but praise, and he couldn't help but look at Wei Ruo more.
"If you don't mind, sir, let's sit down together and have a drink while warming ourselves by the fire." Wei Ruodao.
In this situation, the old gentleman cannot go anywhere else, and it is really difficult for him to walk back and forth.
"Thank you, girl." The man thanked him.
Then Xu Fengyuan made room for him.
Before the man sat down, his servant wanted to take off his clothes to cushion the man, but the man stopped him.
After the man sat down, he warmed himself by the fire and drank wine like everyone else.
Then Wei Ruo took out a bag of charcoal and refilled both stoves. He also took out some raw sweet potatoes and put them in the brazier to roast.
When the newly roasted sweet potatoes in the brazier are ripe, Xiumei will roast them and distribute them to the man's servants.
The man's four servants quickly refused: "I don't dare. If the girl has extra food, please share it with my husband." "
Eat, here, my lady, there are only people who are cold and hungry. There are no masters or servants like you." If the master has something to eat, you will also have something to eat. Servants are also human beings who will be hungry and have to eat." Xiumei said.
The four of them looked surprised, as if they didn't expect that they could be part of it.
"Hurry up and take it, I will get you some wine. But the bowl is not enough. Can the four of you just drink from the jars?" Xiumei urged.
The four of them looked at each other in even more surprise, but neither of them took any action.
"Is it possible?" Xiumei asked again.
(End of chapter)