Is the beginning of a catastrophe? The little farm cook is raising a family with a full warehouse.

"That's right. Although the bottle is empty now, when I open the lid and take a sniff, it still smells delicious. It's worth the one or two ounces of silver I spent on this wine."

Before Jiang Yu left home, his family was wealthy and he was quite generous. He looked down upon a pot of wine that cost one or two taels of silver and even thought it was too dry to rinse his mouth.

Now that people have stopped living in the world, the consumption level has begun to drop sharply. Perhaps this is the price of freedom and ease.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yu couldn't help but sigh.

But he quickly regained his spirits and continued to ask, "Miss Yuntao, what do you have to say about the last wine tasting?"

"To taste wine, you first need to touch the wine lightly with the tip of your tongue. When the sweetness is just right, it's as smooth and mellow as honey. If it's too sweet, it's overly sweet. Then, use the side of your tongue to feel the acidity. Just the right amount of acidity is like the sourness of a green plum, refreshing and vibrant. Too much acidity and it tastes sour and astringent."

"Young Master Jiang said earlier that he likes fruit wine. Good fruit wine should have a moderate sweetness and sourness, neither too sour and astringent to be unacceptable, nor too sweet to be cloying."

"Bitterness should be tasted at the back of the tongue. If it's too strong, it will disrupt the harmony between the various flavors. The spiciness of wine should be stimulating yet refreshing. If it's too spicy, it will burn your throat like fire, making it difficult to swallow. Only when all flavors blend harmoniously can a wine be mellow, smooth, and have a long aftertaste. This is the hallmark of fine wine."

"Miss Yuntao explained it in great detail. After listening to it, I won't be cheated by unscrupulous wine merchants next time." Jiang Yu smiled brightly and clapped his hands in support.

Cheng Yuntao knew in her heart that Jiang Yu came from a good family and was naturally knowledgeable about alcohol. His reaction just now was probably just to cooperate with her.

Jiang Yu fastened the small wine flask back onto his belt and then asked, "By the way, I didn't have time to ask before. Are you continuing south tomorrow, heading towards Junhua City?"

When Cheng Yuntao mentioned Junhua City, her eyes lit up even more and she nodded excitedly, "Yes, we are heading to Junhua City this time. I wonder if Young Master Jiang is going there?"

Cheng Yuntao felt a little troubled. If it was on the way, everyone would be happy, but if it was not... it would be a bit difficult.

The master that Xiao Zhu just worshipped must be in high spirits. If Jiang Yu goes in the opposite direction to them, how should Xiao Zhu choose?

"What a coincidence! I'm also going to Junhua City."

"I've traveled all the way from north to south and have already passed through several cities. Junhua City is my next stop. I plan to stay there for a while and appreciate the charm of this trading city."

"More importantly, I heard that the government in Junhua City has been posting a lot of bounties lately. I can take this opportunity to earn some money so that I can continue my journey in the future."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yuntao felt relieved. It would be great if their destinations were the same.

"Oh, by the way, I have an idea. I wonder if Miss Yuntao can agree to it." Jiang Yu suddenly had an idea and asked.

Cheng Yuntao didn't know what he was talking about. She widened her eyes slightly and said seriously, "Young Master Jiang, please feel free to tell me. If it's convenient, I will definitely agree to it."

"Look, since we're going to the same destination now, and Xiaozhu just accepted me as his master, why don't I just follow you all the way?"

"Once we get to Junhua City, you just need to provide me with a place to rest and take care of my three meals a day. While I teach Xiaozhu martial arts, I will also guard your house and be your bodyguard. How about that?"

"You've seen my strength just now. I can't say I can fight a hundred people alone, but I can definitely fight ten. This deal should be a good deal, right? I'm not asking for any extra money."

Cheng Yuntao raised her eyebrows slightly, and her clear eyes widened a little in an instant. There seemed to be a slight ripple in her eyes, but she quickly returned to calm.

Seeing her hesitation, Jiang Yu thought she was unwilling and tried to make excuses for herself with some stammering.

"Um...well...well, if you don't want to, it's okay. I was a little abrupt."

A barely perceptible look of helplessness flashed across Jiang Yu's eyes. His originally calm gaze wavered a little, and the confident smile that usually appeared on the corner of his mouth froze slightly.

"I've always been like this. My mouth is faster than my brain. As soon as I think of something, I blurt it out."

"I just thought about it carefully. You're an unmarried woman with a family. It really doesn't seem right for me to follow you. I'm really sorry."

Although he tried hard to remain calm, his slightly trembling eyelashes revealed the turmoil in his heart.

He coughed subconsciously, raised his hand to tidy up his clothes, but put it down halfway in a panic, his fingers unconsciously stroking the hilt of the knife beside him.

"The reason I came up with this idea is mainly because I think Miss Yuntao's cooking skills are really excellent."

"It would be a great blessing if we could eat it every day."

Jiang Yu had to admit in a cowardly way that he was indeed craving for such a delicious meal.

"No, no, no, I'm not saying I don't want to!"

"On the contrary! I think your suggestion is really great!"

The excitement made Cheng Yuntao's cheeks flushed with two brilliant reds, just like the peach blossoms blooming in spring, delicate and gorgeous and exuding vitality.

"Ah?" Now it was Jiang Yu's turn to be stunned, and he was a little confused for a moment.

"Young Master Jiang's suggestion is very good. It will not only make it easier for Xiaozhu to learn martial arts, but also provide us with protection. It's just a small matter of providing food and lodging."

"From now on, just tell me what you like to eat. Whether it's flying in the sky or swimming in the water, as long as I can get the ingredients, I can make it for you."

Originally, Cheng Yuntao was still worried that their group of people might encounter a lot of troubles when they came to Junhua City, where they were unfamiliar with the place.

Now, with the addition of such a powerful general, I feel much more at ease. Jiang Yu is not only a martial arts expert, but also has broad knowledge. With him, I should be able to understand and integrate into Junhua more quickly.

Not to mention that she was planning to open a stall in Nanfang City in the near future. With Jiang Yu's protection, she could extend the time of setting up the stall and earn more money.

"As for the rest, Young Master Jiang, you don't have to worry too much. We are all open and honest with each other, and there are not so many false formalities to worry about."

"To put it bluntly, ordinary people like us, who have no power or influence, only care about having enough food and clothing. If I were so concerned about my reputation, I wouldn't be able to support this family on my own and move to Junhua with my family."

She speaks fluently, revealing an innate free and open-mindedness.