"Second brother," Jiang Nuan pointed to the chair, "sit down and talk properly."
“Auntie, it’s normal for Xiaoshu to be angry. It’s my fault for letting the news out.”
“It’s not your fault,” Jiang Nuan waved her hand. “There are no secrets that stay hidden forever. Since you made money with wine, you can’t complain about the trouble that came with it. It was bound to happen sooner or later.”
She just didn't expect things to happen so quickly.
She was almost there, and she hadn't prepared anything.
“That’s right,” Huang Xiaosan agreed wholeheartedly. “As long as the family makes money from alcohol, people will find this place sooner or later. Even if Brother Han stops us this time, there will be a next time.”
In this world, the most numerous people are those blinded by self-interest.
Jiang Chao didn't quite agree with this.
That's right, secrets can't stay hidden forever. Sooner or later, someone would follow the clues and find out about this place, but it won't happen so quickly and unexpectedly, leaving no time for any preparation.
In his opinion, Han Yi's actions were unethical!
“Auntie, those two are high-ranking and powerful people, and they are not the type to give up easily, so I can only tell them about this. But I assure you, they are not evil people, and they will not harm anyone even if the deal falls through.”
After a pause, Han Yi added, "With their protection, we won't have to worry about others being envious of us no matter what we do in the future."
This was Han Yi's original intention.
He had a vague feeling that the alcohol incident was just the beginning, and that there would be even bigger troubles to come, to the point that no matter how hard he tried, it would be to no avail.
In fact, if you visit the Huang family a few more times, you will find that every meal they eat reveals something extraordinary.
"How can you be sure they won't have other ideas?" Jiang Chao sneered. "If they can have ideas about wine now, they can have ideas about other things tomorrow. The human heart is never satisfied."
“These two are different,” Han Yi shook his head. “They are powerful and have nothing to lack. They are arrogant and not that kind of people. They took a liking to the wine this time because they need to take care of their health.”
"Take care of his health?" Jiang Nuan frowned. "What happened? What's wrong with his health?"
"I don't know the specifics. Maybe it's because I'm weak. You can't tell normally, but if I catch a chill, it's like falling into an ice cave."
“Mother,” Madam Xie turned her head in surprise, “She looks somewhat like you from before!”
"Don't talk nonsense," Jiang Nuan cleared her throat, her expression slightly unnatural, "It's definitely different."
Jiang was physically weak because she was depleted after giving birth; how could they be the same?
"My mother was like that too. She was weak, her limbs were powerless, and she was very sensitive to cold. If she got even slightly cold, her lips would turn purple and her whole body would go limp."
"Auntie, you still have times like this?" Han Yi turned to Jiang Nuan in surprise. "How come I can't tell at all now?"
Neither her complexion nor her body showed the weakness or frailty often associated with serious illnesses.
"I've been recuperating for a while now, and it's taken quite a bit of time."
Upon hearing this, Han Yi asked thoughtfully, "Is it the kind of wine that Auntie gave my father to drink?"
He had previously discovered that the wine could nourish the body, but he thought it could only nourish the essence. However, he overlooked the fact that the essence is the foundation of a person and is not so easy to nourish.
"Alcohol was one aspect, but we also added dietary supplements, combining various foods to strengthen the body and replenish vital energy, which led to some improvement."
Upon hearing Jiang Nuan's words, even though everyone knew that wasn't true, no one refuted her, including the dim-witted Huang Lao Er.
The more one studies the "Nourishing Life Manual," the more one appreciates its extraordinary nature, and the less one dares to speak of it.
Upon hearing this, Han Yi revealed an expression of "I knew it," yet still sighed in astonishment, "This health-preserving wine is truly extraordinary!"
I originally thought that a jar costing ten thousand taels of silver would not be an insult to this wine, but now I realize that I had underestimated its value.
Priceless treasure, truly priceless treasure!
“Mother, the formula cannot be sold,” Huang Laoda said, his brows furrowed. “I’m afraid that if Young Master Wang gets the formula, he will kill me to silence me.”
Don't blame him for suspecting others with the utmost malice; he simply has to be on guard. Even if Han Yi's words are incredibly eloquent, he still doesn't believe them.
Hearing her son's words, Jiang Nuan nodded in satisfaction, "You've made progress."
To be able to consider things to this extent shows true maturity.
Han Yi was filled with regret. "Auntie, this is all my fault."
If he had known about these hidden secrets beforehand, he would never have dared to tell anyone; they were simply too frightening.
This isn't just a health tonic; it's a miraculous elixir from the gods!
Even though Han Yi had never believed in such supernatural and bizarre things, he couldn't help but let his mind wander.
“Things have come to this,” Jiang Nuan said, lowering her eyes. “We can only wait until Young Master Wang has finished catching up before making any plans.”
The recipe definitely cannot be sold!
If it's something completely fabricated, are you suggesting we just throw together any formula to fool people?
This is such a headache!
Huang Xiaosan was very worried, "What if they try to rob us?"
These two individuals hold high positions of power, and if they were to resort to underhanded tactics, they would certainly not be as easy to deal with as Qingfeng Temple.
"The worst outcome is just a graceful escape," Jiang Nuan reassured softly. "Don't worry, I have a way to protect you."
At worst, she can leave the Great Zhou by boat. With her spatial ability, she can't really be forced to her death.
This is Jiang Nuan's confidence.
Hearing this, Han Yi breathed a sigh of relief, and the suffocating guilt in his heart dissipated considerably. "If Aunt has a way, that would be best. If not, I will do everything in the power of the Han family to protect you."
“There’s no need to blame yourself,” Jiang Nuan shook her head. “Since the Huang family makes money from alcohol, they should bear these troubles.”
Friendship is friendship, and business is business. No matter how good the relationship between the two families is, Jiang Nuan wouldn't be foolish enough to think that the Han family would keep this a secret forever.
What's meant to be will be, so let's wait and see.
In short, having a backup plan gives her confidence in everything she does, and she won't be intimidated even if the emperor comes.
Moreover, since arriving here, Jiang Nuan has found that her luck has turned around and everything is going incredibly smoothly. She feels that this matter may not be as bad as she imagined.
"Auntie is so generous, I admire you greatly."
Han Yi was truly convinced.
What I did today was dishonest and too aggressive. Even if I did have the intention of helping the Huang family, I also had my own little schemes, trying to befriend this seemingly extraordinary young master.
He felt that even if it were him, if he were dragged into this vortex for no reason, he would immediately turn against it.
However, the Huang family took full responsibility upon themselves.
Even if I were to cultivate myself for another hundred years, I still wouldn't be able to achieve this level of responsibility.
Perhaps this is a common flaw among those who are adept at scheming; the instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm makes people involuntarily choose to protect themselves.
"Let's not talk about these trivial things," Jiang Nuan changed the subject. "Doctor Gu and Young Master Wang are meeting in a foreign land, so they will probably stay for a while. You guys chat first, and we women will go and prepare the lunch."
Just for Dr. Gu's sake, we can't make do with this meal.
Besides, I've done my part in terms of courtesy, so even if things fall apart, I won't be at the mercy of others!
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