The group's favorite, the blind princess is both a doctor and a poisoner

Between Water and Clouds

study

Xie Jiusi sat at his desk with a leisurely expression, the scroll in his hands emitting a faint scent of ink. The sunlight shone through the carved windows onto his body, highlighting his moonlit and gentle breeze-like temperament.

The attendant hurried in to report,

"Master, Mr. Zhu, who is beside Mr. Shuiyun, wants to see you."

Hearing this, Xie Jiusi paused flipping through the book, a hint of surprise flashing across his eyes, "Oh? Come in."

The servant pushed open the door and a middle-aged man walked in.

He is thin, dark-skinned and has a full beard.

He stepped forward and bowed, "Zhu Jing greets Patriarch Xie."

Xie Jiusi nodded and raised his hand to signal him to sit down.

"I wonder what brings you here this time, Mr. Zhu?" He spoke lazily, with a hint of curiosity in his voice.

Zhu Jing smiled, revealing a row of big white teeth, and took out a green-glazed porcelain jar from his arms and placed it on the table.

"Sir, I have something for you."

He picked up the sealed porcelain jar and opened it, and the room was instantly filled with the aroma of tea.

"This is a new product developed by the master, called Qingshan Yunwu."

The attendant took it from him and handed it to Xie Jiusi.

Xie Jiusi raised his eyes and took a look, then handed the teapot to the servant and took it out.

He said casually, "I wonder how much the gentleman is asking this time?"

Zhu Jing stroked his beard and said, "The master said that he has a business deal he wants to discuss with the master. This tea recipe is given to the master as a gift to show his sincerity."

After saying that, he took out a piece of paper and handed it to the servant beside him.

Xie Jiusi took the tea recipe and looked at it. It was definitely Mr. Shuiyun's handwriting.

He raised his thick eyebrows, showing interest, "Tell me about it."

Zhu Jing replied, "Sir, can you provide Shuiyunjian with new works on a long-term basis? Not only tea, wine, food, calligraphy and painting."

Xie Jiusi's lips curled slightly, "What are his conditions?"

Zhu Jing continued, "From now on, Mr. Shui Yunjian will take 30% of the profits from his new works in the shops under his name."

Xie Jiusi frowned slightly, this was strange.

Master Shuiyun would buy out his works directly with gold every time.

He had expressed his admiration for him many times before and asked him to cooperate, but he had always refused. Why did he give in now?

After thinking for a long time, he said, "It's not impossible to cooperate."

Zhu Jing's eyes brightened instantly, and he was about to say thank you.

"But I want to see him in person." Xie Jiusi said slowly, but his tone did not allow for questioning.

Zhu Jing looked embarrassed. "This... Mr. has never liked to socialize with others. I'm afraid..."

Xie Jiusi didn't give him a chance to refuse and interrupted, "If you are unwilling to show up, then there is no need to discuss cooperation."

Seeing Zhu Jing's embarrassment and hesitation, he continued, "I know your talent will shine wherever you are, but my Xie family has been in business for many years, and there's no other family in Tianjin that can match your strength."

Zhu Jing nodded, he knew it.

The Xie family of Chenliu is not only the leader of the five most prestigious families in Tianjin, but also the largest salt merchant in Tianjin. They own countless stores in various industries and are rich enough to rival a country.

Xie Jiusi's tone slowed down. "I have admired your talent for a long time and have absolutely no ill intentions. Mr. Zhu, please go back and tell me that as long as you agree to meet me, I will give him 40% of the profits."

Zhu Jing nodded, "I understand the Patriarch's intention. I will convey it to you, sir, but it is up to you to decide whether you are willing to show up."

Xie Jiusi nodded in agreement, then asked his servant to send him out.

A moment later, the servant came in with some brewed tea.

Xie Jiusi picked up the teacup and looked at it carefully. The tea was green in color, clear in flavor, and as fragrant as orchid, it looked like light green jade was poured into the cup.

He took a sip and savored it carefully, his eyes filled with surprise. The taste was rich, lighter than Tuocha, similar to Longjing but much mellower. It was truly a top-grade tea, and no other Wenlin tea on the market could compare to it.

He raised the corners of his mouth and drank several cups in a row.

A dark shadowy guard appeared quietly. "Master."

"Have you found out where he went?"

The secret guard lowered his head and brows. "Just like before, he left the city and entered the dense forest in the north. There are obstacles in the forest, and my subordinates are incompetent. We lost track of his whereabouts."

Xie Jiusi was silent for a while, then said coldly: "I understand, go down."

The secret guard flashed away. He glanced at the prescription on the table, his face darkening slightly. He stood up and walked to the window, looking out with deep eyes, as if thinking about something. Then a gleam of determination flashed in his eyes.

This time, he must see him!

Su Fu

Since Su Shiming and his group moved into the Su Mansion, the mansion has become much more lively.

Su Shiming goes out every day, saying that he is out to inspect business.

Su Tianjie concentrated on studying and preparing for the exam in Chunliu Garden every day. He had servants deliver his meals to his door every day so that he would not be disturbed.

Su Wan and Su Caner lived closest to Su Yuejian. They would come to chat with her occasionally and go together to pay their respects to the old lady.

Wu and Su Xiaoshi came to see the old lady several times, but each time she spoke only a few words before she began to inquire about the spring recruitment in a subtle way. The old lady was annoyed and claimed to be ill to exempt them from the visit.

However, Qiao was very enthusiastic towards Wu's mother and daughter, and they had close contacts.

There were guests at home, and the old lady didn't want to make a fool of herself, so she lifted her house arrest.

In the past two days, Qiao often invited Wu to Yunting Garden for tea and chat, and also asked Su Xuewei to take Su Xiaoshi out for a walk.

As spring came and the weather warmed up, Su Yanzhou had not had time to visit Su Yuejian for many days. Worried about her hard work as a housekeeper, he had someone build a swing for her under the parasol tree so that she could play and relax in her free time.

Su Yuejian was sitting on the swing, eating cherry pancakes. Yuzhu was gently rocking the swing and talking to her about what had happened in the mansion in the past few days.

"I don't know where Mrs. Wu heard it from, but she said there's a Taoist temple in the south of the city that's very effective for studying. She's just made an appointment with Mrs. Qiao to go and see it tomorrow!"

Su Yuejian frowned slightly, South City?

Ever since Accountant Sun left her that day, she asked Xuanshuang to keep an eye on him, and sure enough, he immediately went to Qiao's place.

After Accountant Sun was released, he went to a pawnshop in the south of the city every few days.

She asked Li Jingzhu to secretly inquire about it. Although Xue's Pawnshop was not big, it had been operating in Kyoto for many years and there was nothing wrong with it.

Su Yuejian closed her eyes, her thoughts in turmoil.

As night fell, Su Yue saw that she had eaten too much dessert in the afternoon and had no appetite for dinner, so she washed and bathed early and asked the maids to go downstairs to rest.

By the window, Su Yuejian was sitting on the couch, staring at the candlelight in a daze.

Wu had just arrived in Kyoto and was not familiar with the city yet. The Taoist temple must have been told to her by Qiao.

The pawnshop in the south of the city...the Taoist temple is also in the south of the city.

Could it be such a coincidence?

The doubts in her heart grew deeper and deeper.