Three points are destined, seven points depend on face

The clerk looked at Xia Chuntao's excited look, thought for a while and said, "Because there are not many amethyst stones, there are relatively few styles. If you want other styles, you can make a reservation."

Xia Chuntao asked about the price. The cheapest amethyst earrings cost fifteen taels, and she immediately became more confident in her own rough crystal stone.

"Please invite the shopkeeper here. I have a business I want to discuss with him."

The clerk was stunned for a moment, but he didn't embarrass Xia Chuntao. "Wait a moment, I'll call the shopkeeper."

After a while, the clerk took Xia Chuntao to the third floor.

In the center of the third floor is a jade deer about two feet high, which is white and lifelike. There are five private rooms scattered around Jade Deer.

Xia Chuntao entered one of the rooms and met with the shopkeeper.

"My lord, Zhang Hongfa, I wonder what kind of business this lady wants to discuss with me?" Shopkeeper Zhang looked at Xia Chuntao and felt that this little woman was very unfamiliar.

Xia Chuntao got straight to the point: "Shopkeeper Zhang, I have a piece of rough amethyst stone here, will you take it?"

"Received."

"How much?"

"One gram ranges from three taels to six taels, depending on the quality and size."

Xia Chuntao took out a small piece of amethyst and said, "Look at this piece. If you accept it, how many taels will it cost?"

Shopkeeper Zhang looked at it carefully for a while and said, "The quality of your amethyst stone is not bad, but there are a few impurities, one gram... maybe three taels!"

"If it's a big one, will the price be higher?"

Shopkeeper Zhang stroked his beard and said, "It depends on how many grams it is."

"Three catties."

Shopkeeper Zhang's hands trembled, and one of his beards died.

"How much... how much?"

"Three catties."

"One piece?"

"Ah."

Shopkeeper Zhang was excited. A three-pound piece of amethyst is rare. "Where is it? Take me to see it!"

Xia Chuntao was about to answer when a cough sounded from next door. Shopkeeper Zhang was slightly apologetic and went to the private room next door first.

When shopkeeper Zhang came back, he was followed by a young man.

He looks about fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in sapphire blue brocade clothes, with red lips and white teeth, and eyes as clear as glass.

Seeing Xia Chuntao, it seemed a little unexpected. After staring for a moment, she suddenly smiled and greeted Xia Chuntao obediently.

Xia Chuntao's first impression: This young man is good-looking. He will definitely attract a wave of little girls when he grows up!

Xia Chuntao's perspective is still in modern times. In her opinion, this boy was just a kid who had just entered high school.

In fact, in this era, teenagers are already old enough to start a family and start a business.

Shopkeeper Zhang pointed at the young man and introduced: "Ms. Xia, this is... my relative, who is learning business from me. Do you mind if we go see it together?"

Xia Chuntao:......

You both have arranged it, what can I say?

Shopkeeper Zhang prepared the banknotes, and a group of people rushed to Xia Chuntao's house in Jinyu Pavilion's carriage. It was noon at this time, and most people were taking a rest. The carriage came without attracting any attention from the villagers.

Entering the courtyard, Xia Chuntao didn't say much, just took out the amethyst stone and placed it in front of the two of them.

"Bang", the amethyst stone hit the table.

"Oh, be gentle, be gentle!"

Shopkeeper Zhang feels distressed! What a pity it would be if a little bit of it was knocked off! Shopkeeper Zhang has already regarded this piece of amethyst as his own.

Xia Chuntao scratched her forehead in embarrassment, "I'm sorry, I'm used to it."

"Are you sorry for me?" Shopkeeper Zhang pointed at the amethyst stone, "You are sorry for it!"

snort! I hate people who use their treasures as bricks!

Xia Chuntao looked at the amethyst stone, and then at Shopkeeper Zhang's serious expression. Then, he bowed to the amethyst stone and said, "I can't help you."

The young man beside him burst out laughing.

Shopkeeper Zhang:......

Xia Chuntao: Is your attitude okay now? Shouldn't the price be lowered?

After careful appraisal, professional shopkeeper Zhang gave a price of one gram and five taels, and Xia Chuntao also agreed. After all, this crystal is not particularly pure, so Xia Chuntao is quite satisfied with the price.

Paying one hand and delivering the goods, both parties are quite satisfied with this cooperation.

When they were about to get on the carriage, shopkeeper Zhang earnestly warned: "Ms. Xia, if you still have good goods, remember to come to our Jinyu Pavilion!"

Xia Chuntao smiled and nodded.

Do you think that I am God’s daughter and that I can easily find treasures?

The carriage was about to leave. The young man looked at Xia Chuntao and said, "My name is Wei Tingzhou."

Xia Chuntao smiled and waved, "Master Wei, please walk slowly."

The young man said nothing and just stared at Xia Chuntao.

Why are you staring at me?

Xia Chuntao was helpless, "Xia Chuntao, a civilian woman."

The young man smiled and said, "I will come and play with you."

Xia Chuntao was startled, "Well... Master Wei, the countryside is not suitable for you."

I am a widow, a widow! Please, don't get me into trouble!

Wei Tingzhou frowned and thought for a while, "Then you come and play with me."

Xia Chuntao paused for a moment, "Master Wei, I still have to take care of the children, and there are a lot of housework to do!"

Do you think I'm just like you, too busy wandering around?

Wei Tingzhou's face fell instantly, looking aggrieved. He stared at Xia Chuntao without saying a word, just staring at him. Next to him, shopkeeper Zhang didn't dare to breathe, and lowered his head like a quail.

What is this for? It makes me look like a heartless person.

Forget it, it's too cheap to argue with children.

Xia Chuntao compromised, "Then... next time I go to the county seat, I will go to Jinyu Pavilion to find you?"

Wei Tingzhou smiled instantly and nodded happily.

After seeing off the couple, Xia Chuntao immediately closed the door and started counting the money.

There are seven thousand five hundred and thirty-five taels in total, all seven thousand five hundred taels are banknotes, and thirty-five taels are in cash. Xia Chuntao put the silver notes in the jar where Chen Xiucai was buried, and kept the scattered silver at home for later use.

Xia Chuntao rubbed her little hands, her eyes were shining, she is getting rich!

It would be unreasonable not to celebrate with something good on such a great day.

The weather is getting colder, so it’s a good time to eat hot pot!

"Mom, what is hot pot? Do you put the pot in the fire to roast it?" Niu Niu asked curiously.

Alai shook his head inscrutably like a wise man, "You idiot, how can you eat when the pot is roasted!"

Niu Niu was angry, "You are awesome, what do you think is hot pot?"

Alai rolled his eyes, "It should be setting fire in the pot to roast things. Brother, do you think so?"

Anzi shook her head in amusement, "I've never seen hot pot."

Niu Niu ran to Anzi and made faces at A, "Eldest brother hasn't seen it either, second brother must be bragging!"

There is hot pot in Dai Viet Dynasty, and wealthy families will basically have one. Xia Chuntao also brought back a few copper pots when she went to Rongcheng to purchase goods, which came in handy this time.

Xia Chuntao took out the hot pot from the utility room and showed it to the children.

"This is where the charcoal fire is placed. When the charcoal fire is burning, smoke will come out from this opening. Once the soup in the pot is boiling, you can put food in it and cook it. Put whatever you want to eat. Eat while cooking and add delicious food. The dipping sauce tastes amazing!"

The three children swallowed hard after hearing this.