Wow, this rough-around-the-edges pregnant wife is something else, she's incredibly ruthless!

Zhou Yan spoke softly, tightening his cloak, and then looked at the sled that had disappeared into the snow.

Zhou Yan didn't find it strange that people were buying live sheep and cattle at this time of year, nor did he think about it in any other way.

He only said one sentence to Zhou Fu, "Go back to the restaurant."

Then the people went down from the city wall. It was still early, and the people of the North liked to go out at night.

There was hardly anyone on the street at the moment, and all the shops on both sides of the street were closed.

Here, Uncle Yan led Meng Tong on a sled to the venue outside the city.

"Miss, we've arrived. Let me help you down."

"it is good."

Reaching out and placing his hand on the shopkeeper's arm, Meng Tong got up and dismounted from the sled.

The surrounding area was a vast expanse of white, making the mansion in front of them very conspicuous. It was surrounded by extremely high walls, and there were even two tall men standing guard at the entrance.

Upon seeing Meng Tong and the shopkeeper, the two quickly stepped forward and said, "Uncle Yan, what brings you here?"

"Come and see the sheep." The innkeeper handed the rope used to restrain the snow wolf to one of the men, then turned to Meng Tong and said, "Please, young lady, be careful of the slippery ground."

"Ah."

Following Uncle Yan, Meng Tong entered the courtyard one after the other. After walking a few hundred meters forward, Meng Tong saw rows of houses.

There were many sheep eating feed inside, and servants carrying hay to feed them.

Uncle Yan was very confident about his sheep farm. As he led Meng Tong forward, he said, "These sheep are all very healthy. How many do you plan to buy, young lady? We can help you deliver them to your destination later."

"How many sheep does the shopkeeper have here?"

"More than 10,000."

Nodding slightly, Meng Tong remained silent as she approached the dry, warm sheepfold, where the woman voiced her question.

"Is this how sheep are managed only in winter?"

"Yes, the winters in the North are too cold. If we let them roam freely like we do in the summer, they'll easily freeze to death."

Uncle Yan replied, following behind Meng Tong.

Then he randomly grabbed a lamb, held it in his arms, and showed it to Meng Tong.

"Meow meow meow".

With half-eaten hay in its mouth, the lamb kicked its legs in obvious dissatisfaction.

Meng Tong raised his hand and gently touched its head, and the lamb miraculously calmed down.

Uncle Yan's eyes widened in surprise for a moment, then he laughed loudly, "It seems it really likes the girl."

"Baa baa baa~"

The lamb tilted its head back and nuzzled affectionately against the woman's hand that was patting its head, bleating softly. A hint of a smile appeared in the woman's indifferent eyes.

Meng Tong was very satisfied with the sheep in the farm, and after inquiring, he made a large purchase of 5,000 sheep.

This includes one thousand ewes, one thousand lambs, and three thousand adult and semi-adult rams.

The prices of the three items are different because Uncle Yan gave Meng Tong a discount for buying more.

A ewe costs twenty taels, a lamb costs ten taels, and a ram costs fifteen taels.

To be honest, it's nearly five taels of silver cheaper than in the capital.

Five thousand sheep cost a total of seventy-five thousand taels of silver, an amount that is not something an ordinary person can afford.

Fortunately, there was plenty of money in the space, so Meng Tong didn't care too much.

Following Uncle Yan's footsteps, they went to the yak farm, and after taking a look around, Meng Tong also ordered one hundred yaks.

One head costs eighty taels, so one hundred heads would cost eight thousand taels.

The total cost here is 83,000 taels.

This deal made Uncle Yan grin from ear to ear.

This money really came to the prince's rescue in his time of need!

After handing the silver notes to Uncle Yan in one go, Meng Tong lowered his eyes and replied, "I'll come to pick up the sheep early tomorrow morning. Since it might be quite early, just tell the people at the farm to remember to leave the door open for me."

"……it is good."

After giving Meng Tong a discreet look, Uncle Yan put away the silver note and readily agreed.

Since he already had the money, and the girl seemed to have clear eyes and didn't appear to be a particularly wicked person, Uncle Yan felt relieved.

After having lunch at the venue, Meng Tong rode on Uncle Yan Qi's sled back to the city. He got off the sled just as they entered the city.

"Miss, why don't you come with me to a restaurant for dinner?"

"No need, I have some things to take care of."

Thinking of the cattle and sheep in the yard, Uncle Yan didn't try to keep him any longer. After exchanging a few polite words, he went straight back to the restaurant.

As for Meng Tong, he strolled around the streets.

The city of the North is not very lively during the day, with only a few small vendors selling things on the streets.

Meng Tong walked to the entrance of a shop that specializes in selling beef jerky.

"Hey! Miss, would you like to buy some beef jerky? Our beef jerky is really delicious, why don't you try some?"

Upon seeing guests arrive, some women who were sewing quickly got up to greet them.

The woman was a prince in her early forties, wrapped in a thick coat. Her face, perhaps from years of exposure to wind and snow, appeared reddish-purple and even had some cracks.

Then look at her hands; they're just as rough.

He generously tossed a large piece of beef jerky into Meng Tong's hand.

She grinned simply and said, "Girl, try this. Our beef jerky is the best."

"Well, thank you!"

Unable to refuse such hospitality, Meng Tong stuffed the beef jerky into his mouth and took a taste.

It has a perfect balance of tenderness and firmness, with a spicy and fragrant flavor, and the beef is also very chewy.

This is authentic yak jerky. Meng Tong stuffed all the jerky in his hand into his mouth in one go, then pointed to the table and said, "Wrap all of these up for me."

"I want them all."

The woman's eyes widened, looking on in disbelief.

But seeing that the woman opposite her didn't seem to be faking it, her face instantly turned red, and even her eyes became bloodshot.

"I'll install it for you."

"Are you sure you want all of them, young lady?"

"Hmm, this beef jerky is delicious. I'll buy some to take home for my family."

Seeing her hands trembling with excitement, Meng Tong smiled kindly.

I glanced into her room and saw three children sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed) playing. Their faces were covered in frostbite, and they weren't dressed warmly. The three children were wrapped in one quilt.

They were all a little embarrassed, shy, and curious when they met Meng Tong.

She understands that feeling; as long as a woman's things are good, she's willing to buy them.

The woman busily packed the beef jerky on the table, while Meng Tong was invited inside to warm up.

The three children huddled on the kang (a heated brick bed) watching her, their beautiful, round eyes filled with curiosity and excitement.

They knew that all of their beef jerky had been bought by this pretty woman.

"Give."

Suddenly a gentle voice rang out, and then a pair of beautiful, fair hands appeared before my eyes.

The three children looked down and saw a box of ointment for treating frostbite.

Meng Tong bought this when she was in the capital, because she was afraid she would get frostbite.

Fortunately, her worries were unnecessary.

"Here you go! Wash your face and apply this to the affected area; the itching will stop soon."

"really?"

One cheek was chubby, but the other hand kept scratching a particularly large sore, which was oozing pus.

Meng Tong frowned slightly upon seeing this, then replied gently, "It's true."