Chapter 463 Buying a Coffin
Tang Yu immediately went to find Shen Yi.
The two of them took Shen Mu and Shen Dagou to the coffin shop.
Shen Yi's heart was heavy along the way, and his feet seemed to be filled with lead. When he was almost at the coffin shop, he asked dryly: "When did grandma get sick? Why didn't you tell me?"
Shen Yi's eyes on Shen Dagou were a little more reproachful.
Chen Mu hurriedly explained, "The big dog didn't know that it was just an ordinary cold. The child's mother asked Xiao Tai for a medicine. The medicine was effective. My mother recovered as soon as she took it. She could talk and laugh. , everything was fine, the big dog was running outside at that time
I didn’t want her to worry, so I didn’t mention it. Years later, I discovered that my mother wasn’t in a good state of mind. She always felt tired and wanted to lie down. I called a doctor, but the doctor said this was normal and didn’t even give her any medicine. open.
We were anxious. Big Dog has been accompanying my mother during this time. We tried various methods, but they didn't work. Yesterday, Big Dog's mother asked Xiao Tai for a medicine, but this time it had no effect. , the village chief said let us prepare in advance”
As Chen Mu said this, tears fell down.
Tang Yu felt sad when he saw it, and said hurriedly: "Uncle, don't be sad now. The noble lady will come back to Shenjiazhuang with us to see the old lady in a while. You have to cheer up!"
"What noble person?" Shen Mu looked confused. The most noble person his family knew in the county was Shen Yi. Isn't Shen Yi nearby?
Tang Yu said meaningfully: "I'm from the imperial capital. I can't say too much. Please don't neglect me."
Shen Mu was immediately frightened, and subconsciously looked at Shen Dagou, "Big dog, you have to do this, dad can't do it!"
In the whole family, only Shen Dagou has seen the world. Whenever something happens, Shen Mu thinks of his eldest son.
Shen Dagou was thoughtful, lowered his voice and guessed: "Is it related to my second sister?"
"Smart!" Tang Yu gave him a thumbs up.
When Shen Dagou thought about that possibility, his eyes were as big as copper bells. He licked his lips and said in a trembling voice, "Yes, six"
Shen Yi covered his mouth, "Hurry up, don't delay the business!"
The four of them entered the coffin shop and asked for the most expensive and best coffin in the shop.
The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, and quickly led them to see the treasure of the store, "The best coffin in our shop is this. It is made of the finest century-old nanmu. My father started making it until three years ago. When it is finished, the bottom of the entire coffin is integrated with the top and bottom without any joint gaps. This coffin is extremely heavy and cannot be lifted by seven or eight people.”
The four fell in love immediately, and Shen Mu asked cautiously: "Shopkeeper, how much money?"
The shopkeeper's expression changed, he looked at the four people, stretched out five fingers, "Five hundred taels, no two prices!"
"Five hundred taels!" Chen Mu jumped up in disbelief, "Shopkeeper, you are robbing money!"
"I don't like hearing this!" The shopkeeper curled his lips unhappily, "Our family specializes in making coffins, and we are very innocent. Anyone who knows the quality of things will understand.
To tell you the truth, this coffin in my family was prepared for Mr. Zhu. When my father started making this coffin, he even revealed some rumors to the Zhu family. Originally, when Mrs. Zhu passed away, the Zhu family wanted to buy this coffin. Let's go, but it wasn't finished yet. The Zhu family couldn't wait, so they had to retreat and choose something else.
If you think this is expensive, you can also choose the one used by Madam Zhu. A coffin costs two hundred taels, and the material is also top-grade nanmu.
Of course, there are also more common ones. The cheapest thin coffin in my shop only costs a few hundred yuan. "Chen Mu couldn't make up his mind.
Shen Yi decided without thinking, "That's it. I'll pay five hundred taels first."
"No, no, no, no, I've brought all the banknotes, I'll come!" Tang Yu stopped Shen Yi and took the lead in giving the banknotes to the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper took the check and smiled, "Okay, okay! These gentlemen are really rich. Just wait, I will ask someone to help deliver the coffin. Where will it be sent?"
< br>
Shen Yi said expressionlessly: "Ask twenty people to take turns carrying the coffin and deliver it to Shen Mu's house in Shenjiazhuang, Moshi Town. I will pay for it."
The shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief and went out to call someone without saying anything more.
It happened that the spring plowing hadn't started yet, and there were many people at home. With his greeting, twenty strong men quickly gathered.
Shen Yi each gave them one tael of silver and said seriously: "These are the deposits for you. Carry this coffin to Shenjiazhuang. After we check that there is no problem, each of them will give you another one tael of silver."
"Hey!" Twenty men's eyes lit up. You can earn two taels of silver just by carrying a coffin? And such a good thing!
Seeing their suspicion, the shopkeeper hurriedly said: "This is the county magistrate, can he still deceive you?"
The latest chapter of this novel was first published on 6@9书#. Please go to Liujiu Book Bar to read it!
Everyone now completely put their hearts back in their stomachs.
Without being urged by the shopkeeper, they went to find ropes and sticks. Some people asked the shopkeeper for broken straw mats, carefully wrapped the coffin before carrying it away, and they were not afraid if they accidentally bumped into it on the road.
Seeing that they were attentive and thoughtful, Shen Yi rushed back to the county office with Tang Yu and the others, and accompanied the sixth prince to Shenjiazhuang.
As soon as the convoy left, the coffins from the coffin shop were carried out of the county.
A coffin that required ten people to carry at a time was really eye-catching, and this matter soon spread to Mr. Zhu’s ears.
Master Zhu called the butler over, "Go to the coffin shop and ask the shopkeeper which coffin he sold today."
The butler didn't dare to delay and hurried over to ask. At this question, the butler felt that the sky was falling and he looked anxiously at the coffin shop. "Shopkeeper Wu, our master has ordered that coffin a long time ago. How can you sell it?"
Shopkeeper Wu was not happy, "Butler Zhu, we are in business. I just spread the word that there are good things in the shop. Mr. Zhu did not give a deposit, let alone a guarantee. Now someone is willing to give five hundred taels to buy the coffin." , how could I refuse?
If it were Mr. Zhu, could Mr. Zhu push the business that comes to his door to others? ”
The housekeeper was stunned for a moment, extremely annoyed, "I think you don't want to hang out in Zhaohua County anymore!"
Shopkeeper Wu's face tightened, and his attitude softened a lot, "Butler Zhu, I'm just a small businessman, so don't make it difficult for me! The county magistrate brought someone to buy the coffin, and they said they wanted it. The best, not bad for money! I see that those are all uncles, can I afford to offend them?
Your Zhu family is amazing! But the county magistrate is directly in charge of my business, what can I do? If Mr. Zhu had given a deposit in advance or had someone come over early to give an accurate letter, it would have been easier for me, right? ”
The housekeeper quickly returned to Zhu's house with a gloomy face and told Mr. Zhu the details.
Master Zhu was so angry that he smashed all the tea cups on the table, "This is too much! He is just a small county magistrate. I really can't do anything to him? Go! Find me the young master!"