After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 509 Collecting Medicine
"I only occasionally found these medicinal herbs in the mountains, and I was planning to sell them. I guess I didn't check the almanac before I went out today, that's why I'm so unlucky."

Prince Gong glanced at Liu Mang beside him and said, "This young master looks unfamiliar. Who is he?"

Upon seeing this, Su Xiaoxiao quickly introduced the two to each other, "This is my friend, his name is Liu Mang. He's a very nice person and the only son of Minister Liu in our court."

Prince Gong was taken aback; he hadn't really taken Liu Mang seriously just now.

Unexpectedly, this was also a member of the imperial family. Of course, Liu Mang could not be compared with the high and mighty Prince Gong.

Thinking of this, the equally arrogant young master Liu in front of him was a little proud, but after Su Xiaoxiao introduced Prince Gong's identity, his arrogant attitude vanished.

Who knows? As the saying goes, there's always someone better. Although both are sons of officials, Prince Gong's status is clearly superior.

Liu Mang wasn't stupid; he quickly put away his arrogance and went over to bow to Prince Gong.

"Your Highness, what brings you here today?"

In fact, Liu Mang had long heard of Prince Gong's name and knew that he was a notorious womanizer.

However, Liu Mang had never expected that Su Xiaoxiao and Prince Gong would have any connection.

Although Su Xiaoxiao failed to sell the ginseng and lingzhi, she was fortunate enough to avoid having her treasures stolen by the pawnshop owner.

Su Xiaoxiao still wanted to thank Prince Gong and also to calm Liu Mang down.

Su Xiaoxiao found a nice restaurant nearby and invited Prince Gong to dinner, which made Prince Gong very happy.

He dismissed all his guards, leaving only one person behind, who was not allowed to go up into the restaurant but had to wait for him downstairs.

He thought it would just be him and Su Xiaoxiao eating, but he didn't expect Liu Mang to be there as well.

There was nothing he could do; Su Xiaoxiao was hosting, so he couldn't say anything else.

After Su Xiaoxiao sat down, she casually ordered a few dishes, though not in a very casual way.

These are all dishes that Su Xiaoxiao likes to eat. She also knows that Prince Gong and Liu Mang usually eat delicacies, so she doesn't need to ask them what their preferences are.

When the dishes were being served, Prince Gong asked Su Xiaoxiao, "I heard that you obtained ginseng and lingzhi mushrooms, and they are quite large. They are very valuable treasures. Could you take a look at them for me?"

Su Xiaoxiao was very excited after hearing this. When no one was paying attention to them, she opened the bundle and carefully took out the ginseng and lingzhi inside.

Prince Gong was a man of the world, and he ate a lot of good things, such as ginseng, deer antler, lingzhi tablets, and cordyceps.

But to be honest, this was the first time he had ever seen something so valuable.

From this perspective, it's understandable that the pawnshop owner misunderstood Su Xiaoxiao.

After all, for a young girl like Su Xiaoxiao to produce such precious medicinal herbs, most people would misunderstand and not believe that these things are real.

Su Xiaoxiao was furious and still felt a bit resentful.

"Even you, Prince Gong, could tell this was a good item, yet the pawnshop owner said it was fake and even called me a fraud. Can you believe how infuriating that is?"

After hearing Su Xiaoxiao's words, Prince Gong thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps he thought you were just an ordinary girl. He knew it was real, but he deliberately pretended it was fake so he could keep the good stuff for himself. Speaking of which, that shopkeeper is really despicable. I told you he got off easy today!"

Young Master Liu Mang chimed in, "That's true. I think the shopkeeper has his eye on Su Xiaoxiao's things."

After bowing to Prince Gong, he jokingly added, "If I hadn't come today, you probably would have not only lost your things, but you might have also gotten a beating." Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao quickly stood up and bowed deeply to Prince Gong again.

"I really have to thank you, Prince Gong, for today."

Liu Mang was also very sensible. He stood up and bowed to Prince Gong to express his gratitude, just like Su Xiaoxiao did.

"I already said, no need to thank me. I just happened to be there to help you. In fact, you guys are quite easy targets for robbery."

"Besides, we're all friends, there's no need for such formalities. It's making me feel awkward."

"Very well, since you've said so, Prince Gong, what reason do I have to refuse?"

Liu Mang also indicated that he didn't need to worry about how he would behave in front of Prince Gong, and that he would feel a little reserved.

"This pawnshop is a place to pawn gold and silver jewelry. Why don't you go to Ci'an Hall instead of this pawnshop?"

This was the first time Prince Gong had seen this, but Su Xiaoxiao still told him the truth, "Actually, I know people in Cixi Hall, but I'm afraid of ruining their relationship."

Prince Gong smiled and looked at Su Xiaoxiao. After thinking for a moment, he said to Su Xiaoxiao, "How about this? I have an idea that will allow you to sell the medicinal herbs without feeling like you are taking advantage of others."

"Prince Gong, what brilliant plan do you have? Please tell me."

Upon hearing this, Prince Gong said with a smug look, "Since you have acquaintances at Cixi Hall and it's inconvenient for you, why don't you let me go sell the medicinal herbs for you? I don't know the owner of Cixi Hall or anything like that. Don't you think so?"

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao thought it was indeed a good idea.

However, Su Xiaoxiao still felt that although the method was good, it was a bit too much of a betrayal of Prince Gong's favor.

After all, it seems I've troubled Prince Gong quite a bit.

"I just feel like I'm troubling you a bit too much."

Su Xiaoxiao said this.

"It doesn't matter, this is what I should do."

Prince Gong's gentlemanly and courteous manner made Liu Mang, who was standing next to him, wonder if he had misheard.

However, legends aside, you still need to meet the person in person to know whether they are good or bad.

Just hearing about someone doesn't give you a complete understanding of them.

Su Xiaoxiao never expected that Young Master Liu Mang would have a pretty good first impression of Prince Gong.

Prince Gong also had a good impression of this somewhat sickly-looking but handsome man, thinking that the son of Minister Liu was indeed well-versed in etiquette.

This matter can be handled by Prince Gong. In fact, Prince Gong is quite enthusiastic.

The three continued walking forward, and when they reached the door, Su Xiaoxiao realized that the three large characters "Ci'an Hall" were written on the door.

"How did I end up here too?"

Su Xiaoxiao looked confused until Prince Gong said to her, "Since you're here, let's go in together!"

After Su Xiaoxiao went in with him, Prince Gong opened the bundle containing Su Xiaoxiao's ginseng and lingzhi mushrooms, revealing a large piece of ginseng and lingzhi mushrooms, which surprised the owner of Cixitang.