When Jiang Shuyue asked about Peach Blossom Village, Zhang Qiu explained in detail, "Miss guessed correctly. Peach Blossom Village is also near the foot of Yan Hui Mountain. A long time ago, there was a large peach orchard at the foot of Yan Hui Mountain. Every March, the peach blossoms there would be in full bloom, which was quite a sight."
"The villagers picked peach blossoms to make wine, which brought them income. Everyone tasted the sweetness of success. Now, peach trees are planted all over the fields and corners of the village. The villagers are all looking forward to making wine and selling it after the peach blossoms bloom in March."
"Miss, does all the peach blossom wine in the capital come from Peach Blossom Village?"
Qiuju's eyes lit up. The young lady and her husband both liked peach blossom wine, and the wine cellar in the mansion was already empty. Since they were here, why not buy some to take back?
Jiang Shuyue shook her head, indicating that she didn't know.
Zhang Qiu said, "Sister Qiuju is right. Every family in Peach Blossom Village knows how to brew wine. They have ancestral secret recipes, and their wine is famous far and wide. Every year before spring arrives, people from the capital come to place orders."
Jiang Shuyue only knew that peach blossom wine was expensive, but she didn't know that the process of making peach blossom wine was not simple.
Hearing Zhang Qiu's words, he made up his mind and started walking outside.
"Miss is out. This old servant has tidied up the account books, they are all here."
Jiang Shuyue looked up and saw the head of the estate waiting outside the door with an account book in his hand.
Qiuju manages all the account books at the estate and the restaurant.
Before Jiang Shuyue could speak, Qiuju stepped forward and took the ledger.
When Zhuang Tou saw Zhang Qiu there, he instructed, "Today, vegetables are being delivered to the city. Go and oversee the loading. Tell everyone to handle them carefully and not to damage the tomatoes."
The people responsible for delivering vegetables into the city are all needed, so the head of the village's worries are unnecessary.
"Take care, Miss. See you next time, Sister Qiuju." Zhang Qiu bowed respectfully and went to the field.
Watching Zhang Qiu's departing figure, Jiang Shuyue smiled and said, "Zhang Qiu is lively and quite adorable. Uncle Zhang, don't be too restrained by him."
"Thank you for your concern, Miss. This child is not as steady as his older brothers, so I naturally have to keep him in check a bit more."
"Uncle Zhang is overthinking it. Zhang Qiu is a very good person and quite meticulous in his work. He even went to the other side of the river to watch the birthday celebration just now."
Upon hearing his master praise his son, Uncle Zhang bowed slightly and smiled.
Just then, the sound of carriage wheels came from outside. Qiuju bowed slightly to Jiang Shuyue and said, "It's Gao Mu in charge of the carriage. I'll go out and settle Erniu and her husband in first."
"Uncle Zhang, I heard last night that Peach Blossom Village is not far from here. Zhang Qiu mentioned that the peach blossom wine there is famous far and wide. Are you acquainted with the people of Peach Blossom Village?"
“Miss, this place is only three or four miles away from Peach Blossom Village. Most of the villagers know each other, and this old servant naturally knows a few families as well.”
"Miss, do you want to buy peach blossom wine at the restaurant? If so, you've come to the right person."
"In recent years, peach blossom wine has sold well, and some people have started to have crooked ideas. There are many cases of peach blossom wine that is brewed for one year being passed off as wine that is brewed for five years."
Jiang Shuyue knew that aged wine was better.
However, it is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish the vintage of wine.
Jiang Shuyue looked up and saw the morning mist over the village gradually dissipating, with a ray of rosy light reflecting on the distant mountain peaks.
After a moment's thought, she said, "Uncle Zhang could go to Peach Blossom Village soon and see how much aged wine he can order, the more the better."
When the head steward heard Jiang Shuyue giving instructions, he became respectful and solemn. "This old servant will go shortly. Once the goods are ordered, I will have them delivered to the restaurant as soon as possible. Miss, you can return to the city with peace of mind."
Jiang Shuyue gave a few more instructions before getting into the carriage.
The couple watched the carriage disappear into the distance. Aunt Cao said with emotion, "Miss is truly a great benefactor to our family. The future of our eldest and second sons is now secure."
"My dear wife, we must raise Qiu'er well, hoping that one day he can serve Miss."
"Of course, following a remarkable woman like Miss, one will never have to worry about food or clothing for the rest of one's life."
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At this time, a group of people were also heading towards the capital on the official road.
An inconspicuous carriage was mixed in with the procession; at first glance, it looked like an ordinary wealthy family traveling.
Two riders accompanied the carriage on either side, moving at a leisurely pace, as if they were not in a hurry to travel.
Gao Mu frowned slightly as he looked at the line ahead.
The official road was originally wide enough for two carriages to travel side by side, but the rider in front of the carriage walked right next to it, taking up more than half of the road ahead.
Just as he was about to crack his whip and drive the carriage straight ahead, he noticed a man in the procession dressed strangely.
Upon closer inspection, the clothing was that of people from the Liang Kingdom.
Jiang Shuyue felt the carriage slow down, and she heard the sound of wheels and the crisp, rapid sound of horses' hooves.
She lifted the carriage curtain and saw Gao Mu raising the whip high and then gently lowering it, looking anxious and unsure of what to do.
"Don't rush, don't bump into the people in front."
Jiang Shuyue immediately recognized it as a procession of foreign envoys, including soldiers from Wanling, indicating that Xiao Jingzhao had sent people out of the city to greet them.
"Miss, they're moving too slowly. How long will it take us to get back to the capital?" Qiuju saw the carriage ahead moving slowly and couldn't make out who the people in front of it were.
Jiang Shuyue lowered the carriage curtain and said, "Don't worry, these are guests from a foreign land. They will rest at the inn ahead and won't block the road for long."
Jiang Shuyue was right. Half an hour later, when they reached the fork in the road ahead, the group headed towards the post station.
"drive!"
Gao Mu cracked his whip in the air, and the horse reared up and galloped away.
Even after rushing as fast as they could, it was already past 1:45 PM when they entered the city gate.
Jiang Shuyue led everyone straight to Juxian Pavilion for lunch.
He also told Hu Qing that he might come to the restaurant to celebrate his birthday, and asked Hu Qing to prepare cash so that he could settle the payment when the peach blossom wine was delivered.
While at the manor, Jiang Shuyue had considered taking out silver notes from her spatial storage.
Considering the inconvenience for the villagers to exchange their banknotes, she gave up on the idea.
There is enough cash in the space, so it would be inappropriate to suddenly take it out of thin air.
After resting for a while at the restaurant, the group headed straight for Wutong Street.
Madam Su was in high spirits about opening the shop, and the signboard for Jinxiufang had already been hung up.
Madam Su was watching the craftsmen work in the shop.
Upon seeing the familiar carriage parked in front of the shop, Madam Su hurried out to greet her, "Yue'er, why didn't you stay a couple more days while you were out? The scenery in the countryside is so beautiful."
Jiang Shuyue jumped off the carriage and grabbed Madam Su's hand, "Aunt, do you think this is Yannan? Spring will come next month, and the willows are just sprouting new buds now."
"Look, I brought Zhang Man back for you."
"Greetings, Madam." Zhang Man readily complied.
“That’s right. There are few managers this young in the capital. I’ll hire him.”
Madam Su smiled broadly at Zhang Man.
The street was bustling with people, and Jiang Shuyue gestured to Qiuju to bring Erniu into the shop.
She pulled Madam Su toward the backyard of the shop, saying, "Aunt, let's go inside and talk."
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