The old man's conversation suggests he's someone who's seen the world, and understands both medicine and life quite profoundly.
Back in the village, many people were queuing up to sell grain.
"What's going on here?"
Chun Nuan frowned; these didn't look like servants from a wealthy family.
"These are farmers. I heard the young master buys grain at prices higher than in town, so everyone is bringing their surplus to sell." Tang Shitou explained.
"What will they eat after selling?"
"It's surplus grain. Our households here are very thrifty, often mixing in some coarse grains, saving the rest to sell for money." Tang Shitou said, "The price the young master offers is higher than what the rice shops give during lean times in town."
So, these families are bringing their grain to sell.
"But if war breaks out or there's a disaster, they'll end up paying several times the price to buy food. Have they considered this?"
Chun Nuan was a cautious person.
