Chapter 227 The True Identity of Wang Laogunzi (Thanks to the book friend Zi Feifan for the reward!)

After carefully examining the "ginger" in the wooden box and finding nothing unusual, Xing Dalin could no longer suppress his smile and taunted:

"Sir Ye, a dignified fifth-rank general, you wouldn't treat a piece of ginger as a rare treasure and send it to me, right?"

Ye Mingsheng did not respond to Xing Dalin's ridicule. He just took the long wooden box from Ye Dong and handed it to Cui Shao in person, saying solemnly:

"I heard from my mother that our ancestor had a weak spleen and stomach, and Dr. Zhong had already written a prescription for this medicine, so I did everything I could to find it. It can be regarded as a filial piety from both mother and son to our ancestor!"

Cui Shao seemed to have not expected that Ye Mingsheng would actually find this treasure. He was silent for a while, then took the wooden box from Ye Mingsheng and said slowly:
"It's rare for you and your son to have such a heart!"

The conversation between Ye Mingsheng and Cui Shao was overheard by others. Someone who was well-informed naturally realized something and exclaimed loudly:
"Is that the hundred-year-old Huangjing?"

As soon as the name of the Centennial Polygonatum came out, the crowd, who had been laughing a few seconds ago, suddenly became extremely excited when they looked at the "ginger head" in the wooden box.

Although the Jade Buddha is good, it can only be used for viewing. However, this hundred-year-old Polygonatum is different. It is definitely a first-class holy medicine. It may be an exaggeration to say that it can revive the dead, but it has a very good effect on strengthening muscles and bones, strengthening qi and blood, and strengthening the spleen and stomach!

Although this century-old Polygonatum sibiricum is not impressive in appearance, in front of it, the magnificent jade Buddha brought by Xing Dalin does seem a bit gaudy...
Hearing the name of this "Hundred-year-old Huangjing", Xing Dalin, who was feeling very proud, suddenly froze his smile. Although he saw that Cui Shao had already accepted the item and it was very likely to be real, he still couldn't help but dissuade him:
"Master Cui, this hundred-year-old Huangjing is of great importance. You must see it carefully."

As Xing Dalin asked the question, everyone's eyes were focused on Cui Shao, the head of the Cui family, hoping that Cui Shao could give everyone an accurate answer.
Upon hearing this, Cui Shao looked at the impatient Xing Dalin, his eyes full of disappointment. He deliberately did not mention the name of the medicinal material and spoke vaguely.

They just didn't want to embarrass Xing Dalin, who came here on behalf of Song Wenhui. They never thought that Xing Dalin couldn't even understand the pros and cons and was so stupid as to run into trouble!
Now that so many people are watching him, even if he wants to save some face for Xing Dalin, he can’t do it. He must give everyone an answer...
Under the gaze of everyone, Cui Shao said slowly:

"That's right, this medicine is the Hundred-Year-Old Polygonatum. Our Cui family had some in stock before, but they have all been used. The one that Lord Ye sent has solved our urgent need!"

Xing Dalin, who was slapped in the face in public, looked as pale as death. He felt that all the words he had used to mock Ye Mingsheng had turned into slaps in the face.

Although Xing Dalin was so ashamed that he wanted to find a crack in the ground to hide in, Ye Mingsheng still didn't intend to let him go so easily and said:

"Master Xing, it's never good to judge others by your own standards!"

"Lord Xing may have used ginger heads as medicinal herbs, but my Ye family has a long history of learning and poetry and literature. We are an educated family and we would never do such a thing!"

Ye Mingsheng's words were like a handful of salt evenly sprinkled on Xing Dalin's burning face.

Putting all the new and old grudges together, no matter how hard Xing Dalin tried to bear it, veins on his forehead bulged. He looked at Ye Mingsheng with resentment, and his fists as big as sandbags were clenched tightly together, as if he was going to jump over and beat Ye Mingsheng in the next second... At this moment, Cui Guang hurriedly walked into Chunfu Hall and whispered something in Cui Shao's ear. After hearing what Cui Guang said, Cui Shao's gaze involuntarily fell on Ye Mingsheng!
Feeling Cui Shao's gaze, Ye Mingsheng knew that he had accomplished his mission, and a smile appeared on his face. In front of the children of various Liaoyang families present, he said loudly:
"I forgot to tell you that in addition to preparing this hundred-year-old Polygonatum, I also prepared a special gift for you!"

"An hour ago, my troops launched an attack on the bandit leader Wang Laogunzi's troops entrenched in Erlang Mountain!"

"Old Wang has committed many evil deeds and oppressed the people. Although I am not talented, I am paid by the emperor and should be loyal to him! It is our duty to wipe out the bandits and we are willing to restore peace to Liaoyang!"

After saying that, Ye Mingsheng turned his gaze to Cui Shao. The two looked at each other, and then Cui Shao turned and left without saying a word.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Ye Mingsheng smiled even more brightly. After more than a month of painstaking planning, he finally dragged the Cui family into the water and muddied the waters of Liaoyang...

Upon hearing that Ye Mingsheng attacked Wang Laogunzi, Xing Dalin, who was originally furious and somewhat out of control, miraculously calmed down!
He looked at Cui Shao who was leaving, and then at Ye Mingsheng who was smiling. He seemed to understand something, and said coldly to Ye Mingsheng:

"So that's how it is. What a collusion! What a deep bond of love!"

"The uncle and nephew teamed up to put on a big show. Do they really think everyone else is a fool?"

"General Xing, what do you mean by this?" Ye Mingsheng pretended to be ignorant and asked:
"Hmph! Ye Mingsheng, let me tell you, if you don't want others to know, then don't do it! Good and evil will be rewarded in the end, it's not that there won't be any reward, it's just that the time has not come yet!"

After saying these harsh words, the furious Xing Dalin flicked his sleeves and left with his men.

Seeing that the two protagonists had left, Ye Mingsheng, who planned all this, smiled and shook his head, then left and returned to the small courtyard where the Cui family arranged for him to live.

Sitting in the quiet room, Ye Mingsheng drank tea leisurely, as if waiting for something...

Except for the fact that no one expected that Xing Dalin would come out and ask for a slap in the face, everything about today's birthday party was in his plan.

The piece of hundred-year-old Polygonatum was sent to Ye Cui by Guo Zhiping after he took refuge with him. There were two pieces in total. Ye Mingsheng kept one for Ye Cui, and he gave the other one to the Cui family as a token of appreciation.

As for the protagonist of the whole incident, the Erlangshan bandit leader Wang Laogunzi, in a sense, he is no longer a bandit.

After all, they had accepted the secret amnesty of the Liaoyang government army two years ago. Even Wang Laogun himself had obtained the command position under the Liaoyang Governor Song Wenhui!

(End of this chapter)