The tea produced this time is somewhat different from the last one. The last tea was made using tender tea leaves that had just grown.
The fresh tea leaves that Lin Xi picked this time weren't as tender as before. Although they looked good, I wonder what they would taste like.
Lin Xi was overjoyed to see so many tea leaves that she had made herself. It was only then that she noticed Zhao Xian.
"Lord Shaofu, take a look at the tea I made. Please taste it and tell me which one tastes better, the one made by the princess or the one made by the princess."
Zhao Xian smiled and said:
"Okay, then I'll be a judge, but this is just my personal opinion."
Chen Xiaoxiao immediately brewed several cups of tea, placed them on the table, and let them taste them.
Zhao Xian took a sip of tea and began to savor it. Lin Xi noticed that Zhao Xian looked quite serious and seemed a little nervous.
After taking a few sips of tea, Zhao Xian finally spoke:
"The teas you and the princess make each have their own style. You two came down from the same master, so your tea-making skills should be about the same."
The reason why there are two different flavors of tea is mainly because the raw materials used to make the tea are different.
The princess makes tea using tender green tea leaves, while Miss Lin, though also using tea leaves, uses slightly different leaves compared to before.
There is no strict standard for judging the quality of tea, since everyone's preferences are different.
Personally, I still prefer the tea made by Ms. Lin; the tea liquor is stronger and the flavor is more fragrant.
Tea leaves picked from the same tea tree can have different flavors depending on the processing time.
Zhao Xian's evaluation pleased Lin Xi greatly; the tea she and the princess made each had their own characteristics and styles.
Grandpa likes to drink strong-flavored tea, and he'll definitely like the tea I make myself.
Lin Xi stayed in Narcissus Village for two more days. After Liu Xuan returned, she took her back to Qing'an Prefecture.
Zhao Xian calculated that Li Xue had been leading Li Guang to Jiangnan for more than ten days, and they should be back in a few more days.
Since the last time I went to Qing'an Prefecture and revealed Nashi Bai's whereabouts to Prefect Shen, there has been no further news.
He knew that Nasba was making plans, and Prefect Shen was also making plans in line with Nasba's pace, but he didn't know the current situation.
That day, Ruan Zhenggang came to find Zhao Xian and told him that a person had come to the restaurant, introduced by Magistrate Gao.
According to Magistrate Gao's letter, this person was a relative of Magistrate Gao, who was literate and good at accounting, and hoped that Manager Ruan could help him find some work to support his family.
Zhao Xian immediately realized that this was an informant planted by Prefect Shen in Shuixian Village. He knew that Nashi Bai would make a big fuss about this restaurant, so Prefect Shen had set up a trap in Shuixian Village in advance.
"So, what does Manager Ruan intend to do with this person? Since Magistrate Gao introduced him, the task he's assigned must not be too bad," Zhao Xian said.
"That's what I was thinking too. I'm going to make him the accountant. After all, I can't stay in Shuixian Village for long. I'll be going back to Xinkou County soon, and I plan to hand over the restaurant to him to manage."
"What is this person's name, and how old is he?"
“His name is Gao Wen, and he should be in his fifties. Although he is older, he is in good spirits and should be a very shrewd person,” Ruan Zhenggang said.
"Gawain."
After a moment's thought, Zhao Xian realized that this man must be Yu Wen, the clerk of Prefect Shen. Prefect Shen had gone to great lengths to arrange for him to come here, which meant that he was planning to make a big deal in Shuixian Village.
"In that case, let's go and see this accountant."
“Okay, let’s go there now.” After Ruan Zhenggang finished speaking, he and Zhao Xian went to the restaurant.
Inside the restaurant, Gao Wen was already on duty, busily calculating with an abacus behind the counter.
Upon seeing Ruan Zhenggang bring people in, he immediately dropped what he was doing and came out from behind the counter.
Zhao Xian looked closely and saw that it was indeed Yu Wen. However, Yu Wen's signature goatee was gone, and his hairstyle and clothing had changed a lot, making him look much younger.
Yu Wen is a core member of Prefect Shen's think tank. Prefect Shen's placement of him in Shuixian Village signifies that the battle between the government and the foreign spies has begun.
"Mr. Gao, let me introduce you. This is Zhao Shaofu, our Ruan family's savior," Ruan Zhenggang began to introduce.
Yu Wen quickly stepped forward, his face beaming with smiles.
"I have met you, Lord Zhao. Magistrate Gao mentioned you to me. I did not expect you to be so young."
Zhao Xian smiled and said, "I am acquainted with Magistrate Gao, and Mr. Gao is also a relative of Magistrate Gao. From now on, we are one family. Mr. Gao, please feel free to ask me anything."
"Thank you very much, Lord Shaofu." Yu Wen appeared very pleased and bowed deeply to Zhao Xian.
Yu Wende is highly respected, and Zhao Xian feels somewhat unworthy of such a grand gesture. Since everyone is putting on an act, let's just continue acting.
Zhao Xian nodded and said:
"Mr. Gao, there's no need for such formalities. Manager Ruan is very busy, so having you as the accountant is essentially handing over the management of this restaurant to you."
You must do your best in your work and not disappoint Manager Ruan.
"Of course, I will do my best to run the restaurant well and will not let Manager Ruan down. I also ask Lord Shaofu to supervise me."
To get this big fish, Nassbai, hooked as soon as possible, it was time to lay the bait. Thinking this, Zhao Xian said:
"Manager Ruan, the first phase of the Shuixian Village market project was a great success, and the village has begun construction on the second phase."
The newly planned market will have a large number of shops. After Manager Ruan returns to Xinkou County, please help promote it for our village so that more people can come to Shuixian Village to buy shops and invest in business.
Ruan Zhenggang nodded and said:
"Please rest assured, Lord Shaofu, I will be returning to Xinkou County in a few days. I will definitely help you promote your business when I get back, and I also want to purchase some shops."
Upon hearing this, Yu Wen was overjoyed. This was Zhao Xian's way of helping him. Once Na Baishi learned that there were shops for sale in Shuixian Village, he would take immediate action.
After Zhao Xian came out of the restaurant, he went to find the village head and explained his purpose. The village head immediately became excited.
"I've been wanting to discuss this with you for a while now. Let's sit down and talk about it."
“Okay, let’s do it the same way as last time and bring Ruan Fang here. Ruan Fang is better than either of us when it comes to rural construction planning.”
"Such an important matter definitely needs her involvement."
The village head nodded, confirming that this was indeed the case.
The first phase of the farmers' market project was entirely based on Ruan Fang's suggestions.
The second phase of the project would also require Ruan Fang's participation. Thinking of this, the village head said:
“Ruan Fang is the headmaster of the academy. She is very busy and it is difficult for her to find time to come over. Why don’t we go to the academy to find her?”
“It seems this is the only way. Let’s go there now.” After Zhao Xian finished speaking, he and the village head went to Wufang Academy.
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