290, Treasures (7 more updates)
The resentment was truly evident and intense.
She would no longer concern herself with Lian Huai, nor would she forgive him.
The old lady was striking him, but it was meant for her to see.
She couldn’t care less.
Turning around, she walked outside; despite the warm day, she felt cold.
Cold to the core.
Lian Huai was stunned.
He knew that the gentle and understanding wife would never return.
“Mother…”
“You may leave. I’m tired, and you should try to be a better person. Don’t end up old and deserted, with no one to turn to!”
The old lady didn’t wish to say anything more.
In summary, she wouldn’t let Lian Huai take control of the Liang Family.
Now that Lian Sheng had formed a relationship with Prince Kan, the Lian Family had found a powerful ally. Things would get better and better.
Thinking of this, the old lady got up to offer incense to the old master, to share with him the news.
But the wine in the cellar, that couldn’t be saved.
Once the Lian Family rose to power, she would see how many jars remained.
Taking a few steps, the old lady looked back at Lian Huai, “I heard you took Miss Xie as your apprentice?”
“Not anymore. Lian Sheng knelt and kowtowed to her. Once she returned the Jade Pendant, she ceased to be one!”
“…”
The old lady pondered for a moment, saying nothing.
If not, then not it be, it’s the Lian Family’s misfortune not to have such an apprentice.
Moreover, a woman brewing wine is not quite appropriate; it’s different from when men do it. The flavor of the wine wouldn’t be as good.
By the time Xie Zhinuan woke up, it was the next day.
Yuanbao teased her about singing opera while drunk.
“…” Xie Zhinuan was speechless.
Li Hengyi kicked Yuanbao, “Don’t listen to his nonsense. You didn’t do anything when you were drunk. You just slept more heavily!”
“Phew!” Xie Zhinuan let out a sigh of relief.
That was a close call.
Otherwise, it would have been utterly embarrassing.
The wine had been divided, with some set aside for Li Hengyi and some for the Lian Family. The decaying residence needed to be cleaned and rebuilt. Before leaving, Li Hengyi decided to take some of the best wines. He planned to send a few precious jars to the capital as a gift to the emperor.
He transported more than ten jars of other treasured wines.
The wine brewed by Lian Sheng himself was sent by ship, about a thousand jars given to Xie Zhinuan as a way to apologize for not being able to accept her as a Lian Family apprentice.
Xie Zhinuan accepted them with a smile.
With these wines, her tavern could continue operating and would become well-known.
As for the future, she would have to buy the wine at its full price. Whatever price others paid, that’s what she would pay, with not too much of a discount.
During the farewell, the old lady personally escorted Li Hengyi to the dock. She had so much to say but ended with only one phrase, “Your Highness, take care!”
She knew that Li Hengyi’s visit to this place might be once in a lifetime. If he ever came again, she might not even be able to see him.
“Old Madam, take care!”
Li Hengyi bowed in respect.
No matter what his status was, at this moment, he was a junior bidding farewell to the old lady.
His manners were impeccable.
When he had arrived, there was an additional Lian Huai; when he left, Lian Huai did not come to see him off.
The mute servant took Xie Yi to the room. Nowadays, he spent more time with Xie Yi, taking care of him meticulously.
He also slept with the child at night. Xie Zhinuan turned out to be the one lending a hand.
Xie Yi, too, was calm and quiet with the mute servant, even taking a liking to him.
In the cabin
Li Hengyi was speaking with Xie Zhinuan, “The very best jars of wine will be sent to the capital, and the rest will stay in the county town. You must sell your wine at an exceedingly high price, a tael of silver per catty!”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan’s eyes widened.
This wine was acquired without cost, yet the asking price was so steep.
“For every catty drunk, one less remains. Once you sell out, you certainly can’t ask Lian Sheng to buy more. And he might not be willing to sell!” Li Hengyi softly stated.
Chapter 291