Qin San Niang didn't know about things like Peach Blossom Wine, but she was becoming more and more interested in the eldest sister of the Si family! To be so highly praised by Si Li Ren, that woman must have something extraordinary about her.
Perhaps sensing Qin San Niang's confusion, he continued, "Speaking of which, my elder sister is somewhat similar to you, San Niang. Both are equally capable and clear-headed!"
The main branch of the Si family has dwindled in number. My elder brother passed the imperial examination and became a compiler in the Hanlin Academy. My half-sisters and brothers have no talent for business or studies, but my father's only legitimate daughter is a remarkable woman. She excels in everything from studying and martial arts to business acumen. It's just a pity she's a girl; otherwise, she would surely have a place in the imperial court!
My father was an open-minded man. Knowing that my eldest brother was completely absorbed in his books, he handed the entire business over to my eldest sister. My brother-in-law was also a capable man and didn't object to my sister's involvement in the family business. Therefore, although the Si family business was ostensibly managed by the male members of each branch of the family, the person in charge behind the scenes was actually my elder sister!
Qin San Niang became even more curious. This eldest sister of the Si family should be the matriarch of the Wang family. She had heard Lan Yao mention her before, and now, after hearing Si Li Ren say it, she actually felt a sense of admiration.
"Brother, is your eldest sister still planning to make Peach Blossom Wine?" Qin San Niang knew many recipes for making wine; they were all in her book. Any one of them would probably be just as good.
There was no spirits in this era, meaning there was no distillation technology at all. That's why there's the saying "a cup of cloudy wine," and the taste and flavor of that wine were far inferior to distilled wine.
"Alas, the recipe for this Peach Blossom Wine has long since disappeared. In the previous dynasty, when my father passed away, a fire suddenly broke out in our house. If it weren't for that, our wine business wouldn't have plummeted. Eight or nine out of ten of the master brewers perished in that fire!"
"The remaining few have lost the will to continue!" Si Liren said regretfully.
The eldest sister did investigate the cause of that fire, but everyone who knew the inside story had been silenced, and it ended up being an unsolved case.
It was that fire that made Si Liren one of Si Wanqing's most trusted people. He risked his life to save his nephew, who was visiting the Si family at the time and was Si Wanqing's eldest son. That's how he and his aunt came to be where they are today.
"Although I am nearing forty, I still wish to see the Si family regain its former glory. If I could help my elder sister to investigate the situation first, it would be a good thing."
Sili Ren sighed softly. He planned to use the money he earned to open a tavern in He County. If he could find a way to support it, his elder sister's path would surely be easier.
Even if you lose money, you'll gain experience. A young, inexperienced man is not a qualified businessman! You might even find some opportunities. If you can find a master winemaker, that would be incredibly lucky!
Qin San Niang finally understood. This guy was a huge fan of her older sister, doing everything for her. As for whether it would work out? She had absolutely no confidence, but with her there, it had to work out!
I was just thinking about how to get into the alcohol market, and here comes the pillow! Since you, Chen Yushan, dare to mess with me, I'll show you what it means to kill someone with a dull knife!
Qin San Niang thought for a moment, then looked at him with a smile.
Sili Ren felt a chill run down his spine from her gaze and took a step back, asking, "Sister, your smile is rather unsettling. Tell me, what terrible idea do you have to deal with Chen Yushan this time? Let me tell you, that man is ruthless, so don't make any rash moves. I, your elder brother, will absolutely not let him off the hook. I plan to retaliate in kind and even scare away their wine-hauling horses! Humph!"
"What? That's it?" Qin San Niang was speechless. She felt that the punishment was too lenient.
"Sigh, this is enough to make him heartbroken! The cost of alcohol is high. If we take advantage of their inattention and ruin a truckload of his alcohol, we won't lose out!"
More importantly, Sili Ren still didn't want things to get too tense with Chen Yushan. His elder sister sent word that Chen Yushan's backer was very likely the Prince of Qi.
The Si family is not afraid of Chen Yushan, but they are wary of the King of Qi!
To put it bluntly, if the Prince of Qi ascends the throne and offends him, will the Si family have a good outcome? Offending Chen Yushan is no big deal; if the time comes, we can simply kill him!
Qin San Niang didn't think this was a good idea; she was someone who always sought revenge!
"To be honest, I don't think your idea is very good, but it's okay, you can continue! Also, if I get a share of the liquor business, how do you plan to split the profits with me?" Qin San Niang tossed a peanut into her mouth. It was a deep-fried snack to go with the liquor, crispy and delicious. The county magistrate's cook was quite skilled!
"Young lady, you can brew wine too?!" Si Liren, as expected of an old merchant, immediately grasped the key point in the other party's words. Qin San Niang dared to say this because she was confident.
The reason he recognized Qin San Niang as his sister was twofold. Firstly, Qin San Niang had been a great help to him. Secondly, he felt that this woman was extraordinary and might have a bright future ahead of her.
Of course, he had also made some guesses about Qin San Niang's background. Perhaps she was the mistress of a wealthy family who suffered a family tragedy and ended up here? This was very possible, after all, Qin San Niang's family had fled here!
Unaware of the many thoughts he had in mind, Qin San Niang was still very happy. She didn't have to worry about opening a shop or finding sales channels, and she could also realize her dream of getting rich. It was like a pie falling from the sky, and she had to seize it!
So, Qin Sanniang said with great certainty, "That's right. To be honest, what I'm best at is brewing wine. As for pastries and the like, they're just for fun and casual enjoyment!"
This is truly infuriating! Such delicious pastries, capable of reviving Si Ji and gaining nationwide popularity, were just something someone casually made for fun! Is there no justice in this world?
Qin San Niang thought to herself, "Oh well, what can I do? I'm a time traveler, so I have to be a little different from others! Besides, those pastries are indeed things I used to love to eat. I only went through all the trouble of learning how to make them so that they would be clean and hygienic."
To prove that she could really brew wine, Qin San Niang promised to brew a bottle for Si Li Ren to taste in a month, and then they could discuss cooperation.
Sili Ren had no doubt about this at all, because Qin San Niang had given him so many surprises that if she really knew how to brew wine, it seemed like nothing was impossible!
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