Wen Yuanbai stared at Xiao Youran's left sleeve, remained silent for a moment, and finally gave up his original intention to find out what was going on. He said, "Those things like instant noodles and water buckets from yesterday should not be taken out into the world again. This time or two can cover it up for you, but if it goes on for too long, I'm afraid it will attract the attention of others."
Xiao Youran nodded vigorously, "I know I was wrong. I was in a moment of panic yesterday, which is why I gave myself away..."
Fortunately, the instant noodle container and the water bucket from yesterday were both burned to ashes, so apart from those who ate the instant noodles at the scene, no outsiders could find any strange evidence.
Listening to the faint sounds of Doctor Gu and Nan Zhu arguing outside, Wen Yuanbai sighed and said, "This instant noodle is a new food item ordered by the Ministry of War, and I've already spread the word. Doctor Gu is still insisting on it. Do you have a good recipe for making this instant noodle?"
Jiang Youchen snorted, "So this is the real reason why you tricked Nan Zhuo into stealing half a box of instant noodles from Doctor Gu last night, right?"
Although he knew that his younger sister had many recipes for delicious food and wouldn't mind sharing them little by little, he was still unhappy about being tricked like this by Wen Yuanbai.
To everyone's surprise, Xiao Youran's eyes lit up. "Yes! I can build a ramen noodle workshop in the village, specializing in ramen! Senior Brother Da Bai, do you have a way to supply the Ministry of War?"
Wen Yuanbai said, "I'm afraid the supplies from Sanyang Village won't be enough to meet the soldiers' needs."
He only needed to think about it to know that once these instant noodles were delivered to the army, they would be an instant hit. Who wouldn't want to be able to enjoy a steaming bowl of instant noodles anytime, anywhere with just a little hot water while marching or fighting? And these instant noodles actually taste quite delicious.
How much can a tiny village like Sanyang produce?
Jiang Youchen said, "It's fine to offer the formula to the Ministry of War, but the Ministry of War must guarantee that we can supply the military camps in the southeast. The military camps in the north are in high mountains and far away, so it's not easy for us to deliver goods. If we still can't keep up with the demand, we will think of another way."
He immediately put his business acumen to use.
Wen Yuanbai is right. There are only so many people in Sanyang Village. Even if a workshop is opened, the output will probably be very limited.
Wen Yuanbai thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay."
Xiao Youran blinked, then blinked again. With just a few words, she had opened up a path for military food supply.
Isn't this a bit too frivolous?
I'm not short of money... Don't rush into building your business like this!
The three of them agreed to open the door, but Xiao Youran suddenly remembered that when it comes to building a career, there are still three mountains to conquer.
So he grabbed Wen Yuanbai and said, "Senior Brother Dabai, there's something else."
"What is it?"
Xiao Youran said, "Before the New Year, I asked Steward Zhang to find some fruit trees for me. I wonder if there's any news?"
Wen Yuanbai nodded, "Perhaps the tree seeds will arrive in a few days."
Xiao Youran was overjoyed. "Senior Brother Dabai, the people have suffered from food shortages for a long time. Even in years of bumper harvest, after paying taxes, the people barely have enough left to survive, let alone have enough to eat. I have something that produces more than twice the yield of rice. However, I have always had trouble finding a source for it..."
Wen Yuanbai nodded. "That's easy. Just have Steward Zhang add them to the fruit tree seedlings that have been delivered."
Xiao You Ran breathed a sigh of relief.
Wen Yuanbai looked at her, then at Jiang Youchen, and slowly said, "I can let you not investigate how you got this, but we are, after all, fellow disciples. I hope you remember that when you can no longer hide it, don't forget that your senior brother will always be there for you."
Seeing that he had stolen her lines, Jiang Youchen said indignantly, "Since you already know, I'm not afraid of you knowing. No matter what trouble my sister gets into, I, her own brother, will take the blame for her!"
That's just how awesome we are! Senior brother? Who's closer to a blood brother?
Xiao You Ran: ……
She looked at Jiang Youchen with dissatisfaction, "Brother, how did I cause such a big disaster? I've only been doing good deeds!"
Jiang Youchen touched his nose, then said indulgently, "Yes, yes, little sister always does good deeds and acts of kindness. Everything little sister does is right, even her mistakes are right!"
Xiao You Ran: ……
It's so great to have a brother who dotes on his sister!
A sudden feeling of displeasure flashed through Wen Yuanbai's mind.
He pursed his lips and suddenly said, "Master will be leaving this place soon."
Xiao Youran asked in surprise, "Why?"
"His seclusion is over; he needs to return to Ghost Valley Mountain," Wen Yuanbai said calmly.
"Ghost Valley Mountain?" This time, the surprised voice came from Jiang Youchen.
Little Youran asked inexplicably, "Brother, where is Ghost Valley Mountain?"
Jiang Youchen said in shock, "Guigu Mountain is a legendary sacred mountain. All those who learn from Guigu Mountain and leave the mountain will become legendary figures who are great powers in the world."
Xiao Youran tilted her head and asked, "For example?"
Jiang Youchen thought for a moment and said, "The Great Zhou Dynasty has lasted for more than three hundred years. It is said that the great general who ended the war and assisted the founding emperor in pacifying the country was a master from Guigu Mountain, who was proficient in both literary and military arts. Every fifty or sixty years thereafter, when chaos arises in the world, a disciple of Guigu Mountain will emerge from the mountain to either assist the monarch or help the people. The most recent Guigu Mountain disciple was the God of War General Jian Shang more than fifty years ago. He quelled the rebellion of the three kings of different surnames, returned the country to the Chu royal family, and served as regent for more than ten years. After the government was stabilized, he retired to Guigu Mountain."
Xiao Youran blinked. "So, Master Wuwang is the next successor of Guigu Mountain?"
No wonder he was able to become a national advisor several years later.
Jiang Youchen then looked at Wen Yuanbai.
Wen Yuanbai lowered his eyes. "This matter is still undecided. The fact that Master came from Guigu Mountain is also a closely guarded secret."
Xiao Youran asked curiously, "Isn't it said that people from Guigu Mountain cannot leave the mountain until they have completed their studies?"
Wen Yuanbai smiled and said, "Although each generation of disciples at Guigu Mountain is only a handful, they still need to go down the mountain to buy necessities for their lives. This is not the same as that kind of going down the mountain."
Xiao Youran suddenly realized, "So, Master was just pretending to be a monk, using the excuse of going down the mountain to buy supplies, to slack off in Sanyang Village?"
No wonder the Imperial Preceptor of many years later had long, flowing hair; his so-called "monk" status was merely a cover, and he naturally had no psychological barriers to returning to secular life.
Wen Yuanbai's eyes flickered. Being lazy was one thing, but it was also true that his own affairs were dragging his master down.
Xiao Youran pointed to the tip of her nose, "So, strictly speaking, we can also be considered people from Guigu Mountain?"
Hmm, why does this identity suddenly seem so high-class?
Wen Yuanbai shook his head. "A disciple of Guigu Mountain cannot appear in the mortal world as a disciple of Guigu Mountain until he has completed his apprenticeship. He can move freely in the world, but he is still a mortal. He is not restricted in taking on disciples. However, if he finds a disciple with good aptitude, he will bring him back to Guigu Mountain to undergo a test. Only those who pass the test can gain the approval of the master of Guigu Mountain and officially become disciples of Guigu Mountain."
He paused, then looked at Jiang Youchen, "Junior brother, Master once told me that he saw your potential and intends to take you back to Ghost Valley Mountain to participate in the trial. What do you think?"
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