This method is usually passed down as a family heirloom, from generation to generation, and not shared with outsiders.

“If Patriarch Chen wants to learn, he can send someone over to learn for a season. We will teach for free, and we guarantee that you will learn it. There is only one thing: you will have to pay for your own food and lodging, which will be two taels of silver per person per month.” Although Lin Yinan was not a businessman, he never did business at a loss.

Lin Yinan then instructed Pan Qingfeng and the others to take the Chen family father and son down to settle in, as it was getting late and they should stay the night before leaving.

Fortunately, the inn where we were invited had already been built, but it was missing a manager and a waiter.

As for dinner and breakfast, Pan Qingfeng gave each of Chen Xianming and his two servants a meal ticket, telling them that they could eat for free in the dining hall as long as they had the meal ticket.

Chen Xianming frowned, a hint of displeasure creeping into his heart. He had come to Longtan to make a contribution, yet he hadn't even been treated to a decent meal.

Just as the two were wondering what was going on, Chen Gu snatched the meal tickets from their hands, his face full of anticipation.

"Finally, we can eat in the canteen again, Dad. You don't know how delicious the food is in the Longtan canteen."

Butler Chen asked, "Young Master, how delicious can it be?"

You'll know when the time comes.

Chen Gu's inscrutable demeanor greatly piqued the interest of both of them.

When it was time to eat, Lin Yiheng, Pan Qingfeng, and Wu Xingwang and his son led Chen Xianming and his servant to the dining hall.

Even before you get close, you can smell the rich aroma of food. This smell is completely different from what you smell at home; it's full of the original flavors of the food.

Pan Qingfeng and Wu Yuan used their meal tickets to bring food to the group. In addition to the thick rice porridge in the earthenware pot, each person also received a small dish of pickled vegetables, a bowl of stir-fried green beans, and two ears of corn. However, there was not a single piece of meat in sight.

A bowl of porridge was served to each of the three members of the Chen family, master and servant. Chen Xianming was clearly not a fussy person, and he picked up his bowl and ate heartily.

The pickled cabbage was tangy and crisp, and the green beans were stir-fried to perfection, with a hint of sweetness when chewed. The cooks in Longtan County are truly skilled.

Seeing that his father was satisfied with the meal, Chen Gu smiled and said, "Dad, I wasn't wrong, was I?"

Chen Xianming glanced at him sideways, seeing his pathetic appearance, and said nothing.

At this time, it was the end of the workday, and the people who were busy in the fields flocked into the canteen. Everyone had a card in their hand, and when they got their food, someone would put a checkmark on it.

The Lord of Longtan City is indeed capable; in a short period of time, she has enabled so many people who depend on her to have enough to eat.

The following day, under the arrangement of Lin Yiheng, Chen Xianming and his son visited the hillside villa under construction and the exquisitely renovated courtyard.

The father and son both had their eyes on the same hillside villa, and Lin Yiheng registered it to reserve it for them.

After signing the agreement and paying the deposit, the Chen father and son boarded the carriage for their return journey, carrying a stack of documents.

The first batch of rice has all been stored away. To celebrate the villagers' hard work over the past six months, Lin Yinan waved his hand and ordered the farm to bring out its strongest, fattest pig to add to the meal for everyone.

In addition, take out some newly harvested rice and steam some dry rice for everyone to eat.

The crowd erupted in a frenzy, as if it were Chinese New Year; some slaughtered pigs, others chopped firewood…

Lin Yinan was busy breastfeeding her child and didn't join in the fun.

The room was stuffy and hot. She carried her child and walked slowly through the county government office, reviewing recent events and upcoming tasks in her mind.

When she walked to a relatively secluded corner, she saw Lin Yiheng talking to a girl in the distance.

Upon closer inspection, the girl was Wu Yao.

Whether it was because of the hot weather or something Lin Yiheng said, Wu Yao's face turned completely red, and her gaze towards Lin Yiheng was filled with tenderness and affection.

These two are having an affair!!

Perhaps her scrutinizing gaze was too sharp, for Lin Yiheng seemed to sense something and looked in her direction.

Lin Yinan quickly stepped aside. Fortunately, the baby in her arms was sleeping soundly and did not make a sound. She was very curious about when the two of them got together.

Holding the child, she quietly withdrew and went to the Lin family's house on the other side of the backyard.

Only Old Mrs. Zhao was at home, and she was turning over the green beans in the winnowing basket in the yard.

"Grandma, why are you drying so many green beans?"

Grandma Zhao wore a straw hat, and her wrinkled face was tanned dark by the sun.

"Why did you bring your baby out in such a hot sun?" Old Mrs. Zhao scolded.

She put her hands into the bucket of water next to her and washed them repeatedly. She then took them out and dried them on the back of her clothes before reaching out to take the child from Lin Yinan's arms.

"Oh dear, I've gained weight again in just two days."

Lin Yinan picked up a palm-leaf fan from under the eaves and fanned her, saying, "That's right, all you do all day is eat and sleep."

Grandma Zhao frowned, displeased with her speaking to the child like that. "My little darling is so small. How will you grow up if you don't sleep more?"

Lin Yinan was speechless. The rumors about grandparents' special affection for their grandchildren were true. Whenever the child pooped, his wife would definitely say it smelled good.

Where did my mother and the others go?

"Going to plant vegetables."

Looking at the half-dried triangular leaves, Lin Yinan said, "We can't possibly eat all of these."

"What do you know? These dried vegetables can be used to eat when there are no other vegetables available in winter."

"Grandma, has my mother found a husband for my brother?" Lin Yiheng is not young anymore; several children of the same age as him in the village are already running around.

Grandma Zhao gently rocked the child in her arms. "No, your brother won't allow it. He said he's not in a hurry and wants to wait two years."

"Does your brother have a girl he likes?" Lin Yinan asked.

“Who knows? He’s busy until very late every day, and he falls asleep after saying only a few words. Your mother and I are worried about him!” Old Mrs. Zhao said, looking at her and continuing, “You should keep an eye on him too. Heng’er will always listen to you.”

Lin Yinan agreed, and the two chatted for a while before she took the child back to bed.

After Yun San returned to the salt field, Yun Si and Yun Liu brought Yun Kang back with them.

After resting for two days, Lin Yinan instructed them to take the newly produced thousand catties of salt to Yunzhou Prefecture.

Everything is moving in a positive direction, and it's time to establish their own intelligence network in Longtan.

Luo Shouxin was also with them; he wanted to find out the source of the Yu family's salt in Nanzhou Prefecture.

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle.

The Yun family's new house is almost finished. Since there are no servants in the house, they have personally furnished every table and chair.

Lin Yinan did not choose the largest and best-located courtyard, but reserved it for Li Huishan.

According to the order of seniority in the Yun family, she chose a relatively secluded courtyard. The courtyard was large and had a small kitchen.

There were no flowers or plants in the yard, so Yunmu had several kinds of fruit trees planted that ripen all year round, saying that there would be fruit to eat no matter the season.

Since arriving in the South, Mica's favorite things to do have been growing vegetables and fruit trees.

She was sitting in the yard lost in thought when Qianxia rushed in. She thought the baby had woken up.

But then Qianxia said, panting heavily, "Third Madam, the young master is back."

Just as he was about to stand up, Lin Yinan heard this and continued to sit still, resting her chin on her hand. "So what if he's back? What's the big deal?"

Qianxia was extremely anxious and frowned, saying, "The young master was carried back by the guards; it's said he was seriously injured."