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Chapter 94 Finding Li Lizhi!

Although Li Lizhi didn't know what Xiao Ran liked, she wanted to give him some of her more precious items.

I had been reluctant to use the white porcelain Biyong inkstone before.

Li Lizhi felt that offering money or other forms of assistance lacked sincerity.

This one is more suitable.

After deciding on the gift, the next step is to prepare the letter.

To Young Master Xiao:
Autumn winds are cool, dew clings to the grass and trees; I wonder how my young master is doing these days?
The green tea and dried persimmons you presented me the other day were both delicious.

The tea is fragrant and refreshing; a cup of it can dispel all worries. The persimmon cakes are soft, sweet, and smooth, truly a rustic delight that far surpasses ordinary snacks.

Fifth Sister felt deeply ashamed of her kindness.

As autumn deepens and the mornings and evenings grow chilly, young men should remember to wear extra layers when practicing in the morning or working in the fields to avoid catching a chill.

Whenever I think of the autumn scenery of Kaolao Village, with its persimmon trees hanging red and chrysanthemums blooming yellow by the fence, I always feel peaceful and content.

However, I have been busy with household affairs lately and have not been able to visit as usual, which I really miss.

If my young master needs writing materials, I would like to present him with a white porcelain inkstone that I have kept in my private collection.

This inkstone has a warm and smooth porcelain texture and produces fine ink. It was acquired in the past and has always been cherished, so I have never dared to use it lightly.

I am now giving this to the young man. Though it is not a valuable item, it is a token of my affection. I hope you will not find it offensive.

If I have some free time in the future, I might return to the village to enjoy the autumn scenery together, and chat with the young man and Old Master Sun about farming.
These letters were intended to be delivered to Princess Yuzhang and her companions.

If we don't go now, it will be three days later.

Li Lizhi did not rush to serve tea to Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun, but instead brewed a cup for herself first.

I sipped my tea while looking at the photos from before.

It wasn't just a photo of myself; there was also a group photo.

Everyone has it.

Looking at the photos brought back a flood of memories.

Sipping tea is also a delightful experience.

Li Lizhi really liked this tea.

It's very pure, nothing else, just the aroma of tea.

Although it has a slightly bitter taste, it does not affect the flavor.

The tea has a slightly bitter taste at first, much like the taste of mountain dew on the leaves. It's understated, yet makes you want to take another sip.

Li Lizhi gently swirled the teacup. The tea soup was clear and bright like amber. After the slight bitterness dissipated on the tip of her tongue, a sweet taste emerged, lingering in her throat in wisps, more memorable than a simple sweetness.

It's a pity we don't have a transparent glass like Xiao Ran's.

If there were no bitterness at all, I'm afraid even this delicate fragrance would seem bland.

Just like looking at a painting, there must be shades of light and dark, wet and dry, to see the layers—this bitterness is actually to make the sweetness more enjoyable to savor.

He took another small sip, the tea smoke reflecting in his eyes, clearly indicating that he had truly savored the tea.

Li Zhengdian

Princess Yuzhang, accompanied by her two younger princesses, first went to find Li Lizhi, and then to find Empress Zhangsun.

At this time, Li Shimin was also accompanying Empress Zhangsun in the Lizheng Hall.

Li Shimin was not surprised by anything else, but he was surprised to see the glass cup being examined repeatedly.

"Such a good thing is actually used to store honey."

Li Shimin felt it was a waste of resources.

Although honey is precious, it was available in the Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin also really liked sweets, and naturally he also liked honey.

"It was given to me by Little Nang Jun~" The little princess pointed to the glass.

"Sizi was given to you by Third Sister," Princess Chengyang reminded her.

“Mmm~ Third Sister and Little Nang Jun~” The little princess also felt that this was Xiao Ran’s intention.

Li Shimin opened the honey and tasted it; it was indeed quite good.

Those who love sweets naturally can't miss this.

For several days in a row, they did not see many princesses again.

Even after the persimmon cakes have dried, they can only be stored away temporarily.

Actually, Zhang Jinhe wanted to send them to Chang'an City as soon as possible, because persimmon cakes were still scarce and very popular.

But we have no choice but to wait.

Now everyone else is waiting for the princesses to come and collect the persimmon frost, because selling persimmon frost is more expensive than selling dried persimmons. It's not a question of whether Zhang Jinhe is willing or not; it's that the other villagers want to sell at a higher price.

Zhang Jinhe also understands others and wants to sell at a high price.

Xiao Ran's coal mining and washing plan is almost ready.

However, they were unable to contact Li Lizhi.

A few days later, only Princess Yuzhang and her two little princesses arrived at Kaolao Village.

Li Wu and Cheng Tiehuan were still there. This time, Cheng Tiehuan brought back the compound bow telescope, but Li Lizhi still didn't come.

However, Princess Yuzhang helped deliver the letter and Li Lizhi's gift.

After reading the letter, he looked at the inkstone.

Xiao Ran didn't understand this, but he felt that what Li Lizhi gave him shouldn't be bad.

Xiao Ran found Princess Yuzhang, "Sixth Sister, are you sure Fifth Sister isn't feeling unwell?"

"No, I just have something to do and can't get away," Princess Yuzhang said.

Xiao Ran always felt it was something else entirely.

"I want to talk to Fifth Sister about the coal. If she's not available, that's fine. I don't want to mine it anymore."

Princess Yuzhang understood Xiao Ran's implied meaning and did not say that she could also cooperate.

"I'll go back and talk to my older sister about it."

Princess Yuzhang knew that the matter of coal was very important, so she did not give a hasty answer and wanted to go back and discuss it.

Li Shimin attached great importance to this matter, as it was of great significance to the Tang Dynasty.

Said it before.

After collecting the persimmon frost in the afternoon, Princess Yuzhang also helped to take the persimmon cakes to Chang'an City.

It was delivered to Zhang Huaicai.

Princess Yuzhang returned to the Lizheng Hall with two maids and saw Empress Zhangsun and Li Lizhi drinking tea.

This tea was naturally given to me by Xiao Ran.

"Mother, elder sister," Princess Yuzhang sat down beside her.

"Is something wrong?" Li Lizhi wanted to know about Kaolao Village.

“There is one more important point.” Princess Yuzhang looked at Li Lizhi’s tea and indicated that she wanted to drink it.

Li Lizhi offered her cup to Princess Yuzhang, asking, "What is it?"

"The young master said that preparations for the coal mining are almost complete, but he wants to tell the elder sister. He guesses that if the young master doesn't tell her, the others won't be planning to mine it."

Princess Yuzhang said.

Li Lizhi was secretly delighted, knowing that neither Li Shimin nor Empress Zhangsun would stop her from doing so.

“Mother, should we go and take a look? Or should we send Grandpa?” Li Lizhi said.

There was no insistence on going by myself.

"It might be necessary for you to go, girl." Empress Zhangsun naturally understood.

When Li Shimin learned of this that evening, he could only send Li Lizhi to check on the situation.

To acquire the coal washing technology, partnering with Li Lizhi is crucial.

The next day, Li Lizhi prepared a lot of things and took her younger sisters to Kaolao Village.

Third Sister originally thought she would have to wait a few days to play with the two little princesses, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.

Li Lizhi also stepped down from the carriage this time.

Her outfit was similar, pleasing to the eye and very attractive.

"Fifth Sister, Sixth Sister, Sizi." Xiao Ran walked over with a smile.

"Good morning, young man!" Li Lizhi smiled.

When the princesses arrived, Zhang Erya immediately informed Zhang Jinhe so that the others would know they would be selling persimmon frost, which Zhang Jinhe could then purchase.

"Young master, how about we go for a walk?" Li Lizhi didn't want anyone else around when she was discussing matters; she wanted to be alone with them.

"Okay, let's ride around." The two went to the cowshed and brought out the horses.

Xiao Ran is now quite skilled and can mount the horse by himself.

"Young master, is the coal deal settled?" Li Lizhi asked directly.

Xiao Ran could tell that it wasn't illness; there must be something else going on.

"Yes, I've prepared all the details. Now that Fifth Aunt has agreed, we'll sign and start construction. I can find people from the village to help us."

(End of this chapter)