Tea Merchants of the Song Dynasty

The rain outside the dilapidated temple was getting heavier and heavier, and the sky was getting darker as if night was falling.

He poured bucket after bucket of rainwater. If the roof had not been intact, Jiang Yin would have thought it had collapsed.

After his men poured bucket after bucket of rainwater, Jiang Yin finally couldn't help but said to Wang Heng, "Go and get people to dig a ditch to the door to drain out the rainwater that leaked in."

I don't know how long this rain will last, and I can't always have someone to pour water. It would be better to dig a ditch and solve the problem once and for all.

In this way, even after they leave, the rain will not flood the ruined temple, once and for all.

Wang Heng took action upon hearing the sound and quickly led his men to dig a ditch to divert the rainwater out of the door.

Jiang Yin finally breathed a sigh of relief, holding the porridge in the bowl and sipping it in small sips.

"I'm afraid the rain will continue until tomorrow." Li Ji walked in from outside, untied his raincoat and sat down next to Jiang Yin. His face was heavy and he said, "With such heavy rain, do you have any plans, Miss Jiang?"

He had just gone out for a walk while the rain was relatively light, and there was nothing unusual, but the water rushing down from the mountain was too heavy.

If this continues, there is a high possibility of mountain collapse.

"Plans?" Jiang Yin handed him a bowl of hot porridge and continued, "It's hard to move in the heavy rain. Even if I have plans, I can't do it. I can only wait until after the ruined temple."

She paused and said, "Mr. Li, why don't you change your clothes first and don't go out in the rain again."

If you catch a cold in the wilderness, you won’t be able to find a doctor to help you.

Li Ji said indifferently: "It's okay, just roast it by the fire."

Jiang Yin looked up at him without saying anything. She didn't want to sit with the man who was pulled out of the water.

Li Ji was defeated by her gaze and had to change into dry clothes in a hurry before coming back. As for the wet clothes, he squeezed out the water and dried them by the fire.

It was still time for dinner, and Jiang Yin didn't want to go back to lie down in the carriage, so he took the rice paper in his hand and sat by the fire to remove the moisture from it.

Li Ji asked curiously, "What is it that is worthy of your being so cautious?"

She baked it herself, but I don't know what was worth her doing that.

Jiang Yin still held the box and said nonchalantly, "Xuan paper, an important item given by others, cannot be ruined by moisture in my hands."

The paper that Li Qing selected and sent to the emperor were all top-quality rice paper, which could not be ruined in her hands due to the rain.

Of course, she didn't take all of them, but only two boxes for double protection.

"Who sent it?" Li Ji frowned and asked, "No matter who sent it, it's not as important as your body. Why don't you give it to me and I'll hold it for you."

As he spoke, he tried to reach out and take the wooden box in Jiang Yin's arms.

Jiang Yin quickly dodged and then turned his head and said unhappily: "How is it not important? This is to be presented to the government."

The focus is not on who gave it, the focus should be on the rice paper.

Besides, how could this rice paper affect her health?

Hearing this, Li Ji's expression eased a little, but he was still surprised and asked: "You found a new business opportunity?"

There is no such thing as a quick buck without profit. If there was no great benefit to be gained, why would Jiang Yin present these things to the government?

Seeing that Li Ji did not snatch the rice paper, Jiang Yin breathed a sigh of relief. She paused, nodded and said, "Yes, if I can't grow tea, I will change my career.

There are 360 ​​professions, and every profession has its top talents. I don’t believe that I can’t do something else besides growing tea.”

Li Ji's mouth twitched slightly, and he said with a glance: "Isn't the Huangshan mountain enough for you to grow tea?"

When did this guy learn to lie with open eyes? That piece of mountain was bought with his help.

"Do you mean that tea can no longer be grown in Mengshan soon?" Jiang Yin reacted quickly and immediately stared at Li Ji, waiting for his answer.

If we were to ask who knew the most about Tokyo's news, it would definitely be Li Ji. After all, in addition to being the crown prince, he was also the inspector.

Li Ji choked, looked at her and said quietly, "Miss Jiang, there is no need to test us. The higher-ups are still hesitating about the specific arrangements for Mengshan.

If your Jiang family can excel this year, not to mention the Two Peaks Mountain, even the Five Peaks Mountain is possible."

However, it is too early to say this now as there are too many variables.

Jiang Yin's eyes lit up, and he didn't say anything more about this topic. Instead, he handed a box of rice paper to Li Ji and said with a smile, "Mr. Li, are you interested in rice paper? I'll give you this knife as a favor."

I already have extra rice paper, so it would be a good idea to give it to Li Ji.

She simply said, "If you find the Xuan paper good, remember to help promote it. If my business is successful, I will take care of your Xuan paper."

Li Ji couldn't use much rice paper by herself, so even if she used more, she could afford it.

What's more, the impact brought by Li Ji is much greater than her contribution.

"Repaying a favor?" Li Ji took the rice paper and raised his eyebrows. "In that case, I will respectfully obey your order and accept it."

"With paper, how can we lack ink, and how can we lack an inkstone?" Jiang Yin continued, "Mr. Li, wait a minute, I'll just buy you a set."

She asked Xiao Luo to get the Hui ink and inkstone, and introduced them to Li Ji: "This is Hui ink and She inkstone, which go perfectly with this Xuan paper. Mr. Li, please don't dislike it."

As she spoke, she handed the things to Li Ji, repaying two favors and also being able to promote Hui ink and She inkstone.

"Is this also your new business opportunity?" Li Ji raised his eyebrows. He took the item without hesitation and said, "Don't worry, since it's your new business, I will help you promote it."

It is not so easy to win the heart of a beautiful woman. He doesn't mind helping out more so that Jiang Yin will owe him more and more favors.

When the amount accumulates to a certain level, there may be unexpected surprises.

However, Jiang Yin shook his head and said, "You don't have to go out of your way to help. I'm giving these things to Mr. Li because I want him to try them out and see if they work."

As for whether to promote it or not, she thinks it doesn’t matter.

After this little episode, it was probably evening. Jiang Yin packed up and prepared to go back to the carriage to lie down.

The carriage was already covered with cushions, and after Xiao Luo tidied them up, they became as soft as a bed.

Jiang Yin, who was originally not sleepy, lay in the carriage, listening to the sparse sound of rain, and actually fell asleep.

It was not until the middle of the night that the sound of swords and knives was heard, which suddenly woke Jiang Yin up from his sleep.

She sat up suddenly and shook her head to wake herself up for a moment.

Xiao Luo clenched her hands tightly and stayed by Jiang Yin's side without moving.

"There is an assassin, my lady." Xiao Luo whispered, "The rain has stopped a lot now. I don't know where the assassin came from and how long he has been waiting."

It's really one thing after another, and I don't know what's so good about them that they deserve to come again and again.

"Let's go out and take a look." Jiang Yin turned over and was about to get up and go out.

Xiao Luo quickly pulled the man back and patiently advised, "Madam, we can't go out. Mr. Li has sent people to surround the carriage to block us."