"It's not that I'm unwilling, I just feel that since I haven't learned any political knowledge yet, I'm afraid I'll make people laugh if I rashly enter the court."
"Are you trying to shirk?"
"I don't dare. I don't dare to shirk it. I really don't have the qualifications."
"Not qualified? Do you think I have a problem with my vision or am I incapable of promoting you?"
Li Yujun's tone was a little angry.
This kid is too arrogant!
"The prince has misunderstood the boy!"
Lin Xiao knelt down in front of Li Yujun with a plop and said with tears in her eyes:
"I'm afraid that entering the court rashly will attract the attention of interested people. In addition, this admonishment officer is recommended by the prince. Every word I say in the court will be considered your meaning!"
"oh?"
Li Yujun was startled. He did not expect that Lin Xiao would actually consider this, and there was a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
But he calmed down quickly. He didn't believe that a person who had never studied politics would understand this.
"I am not afraid of those villains at all!"
"If you're not afraid of villains, what about...the Holy One?"
Lin Xiao changed the subject and continued:
"Since ancient times, the harem has been closely related to the previous dynasty. Which of the women sent in by the ministers does not have an important responsibility? As soon as there is any trouble in the previous dynasty, the harem will immediately blow the pillow wind in the ear of the Holy Emperor..."
Lin Xiao was always observing Li Yujun's unpredictable expression and continued:
"Of course, I believe that Your Majesty trusts the prince very much, but I can't bear to let him blow my head every day!"
Lin Xiao's analysis was so impeccable that Li Yujun couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
He never expected that this boy would have such a careful mind at such a young age. He was really a treasure!
If he can be conquered, he will be his powerful right-hand man!
"What the boy said is not unreasonable. I am indeed a little negligent."
Li Yujun took a deep breath and his expression softened a bit:
"It's okay not to enter the court, but are you interested in staying with me as an aide?"
"My lord, I really deserve death. I rejected your prince many times in one day! I am just an ordinary mountain villager. I am used to being wild. I can't stand the prince's invitation."
Lin Xiao had a look of panic on his face.
"It's not a problem. If you don't want to be, I won't force you to do it."
Li Yujun waved his hand.
Although he didn't know what kind of medicine this boy was selling, he had a hunch that this boy was definitely not a mediocre person!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Lin Xiao kowtowed twice in gratitude, then stood up, feeling secretly relieved.
"I ask you, is it really you who makes the salt in Jin Sanniang's Cereal and Oil Store?"
"He is indeed a boy."
"The taste of these salts is indeed extraordinary. I wonder if you have a way to make the original salt in the capital less bitter? After all, after eating the salt you made, it will be impossible to eat other salts, but destroying them is impractical.
"
"The boy is willing to give it a try."
The original salt was bitter because it was not filtered. There were too many impurities in the salt, so it naturally tasted bitter.
"Hahaha, I really did not misjudge you! If that's the case, then go ahead and do it."
"Before I get started, I hope the prince can provide me with a free place to make salt."
"That's no problem, I will make arrangements for you right now!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Lin Xiao stayed at Li Yujun's mansion all night.
The next day, Li Yujun arranged a separate courtyard for her.
The courtyard is very large, as spacious as a dozen houses, decorated luxuriously and elegantly, and the interior layout is extremely exquisite.
After traveling through time for so long, I finally live in a decent house!
She arranged for all the people who came with her to enter the other courtyard. Everyone looked like Grandma Liu when she entered the Grand View Garden. Their eyes were exhausted and their mouths were wide open.
"Master, this... this house is so big and beautiful!"
Lan Lian was so excited that she even started to stutter when speaking.
"Yes, yes, the palace should be nothing more than this!"
Mazi grinned, his face flushed with joy.
Others also discussed the layout and decoration of this villa.
Han Xi'er, on the other hand, reacted the most calmly. She just looked around at the environment of the other courtyard with her beautiful eyes. It seemed that she was not very interested in the luxury of the other courtyard.
As expected, she is a daughter raised in a rich family, and her experience is different!
It's just that her parents ignored her lack of spirit while giving her material wealth.
If both were taken into consideration, Han Xi'er would not have fallen to this point.
"The prince has given me a task. He hopes that I can re-make all the existing salt in the capital, so that the already bitter salt will not be wasted."
Lin Xiao paused and continued:
"So Mazi, you take Lan Lian and the others to buy some things, and then go back to Linjia Village first. I need to stay in the capital for a while."
"Master, I'll stay and take care of you, help you wash and cook, and make some delicious meals."
Lan Lian said hurriedly.
"No, I need you to take care of the house. Besides, I won't worry about my chickens, ducks and melon seedlings in the backyard without your care!"
Lin Xiao declined Lan Lian's proposal.
But Lanlian was not sad because she felt needed for the first time.
Although it is a responsibility, it is her honor. She cherishes this dignity and will not let down Lin Xiao's expectations.
She nodded firmly:
"Yes! Don't worry, boss, I will take good care of those chickens, ducks and melon seedlings, and I will continue to do the lipstick. When you come back, we can deliver goods to the capital again."
Five days later, the renovation of the simple salt-making workshop was completed.
Mazi and others also took silver coins from Jin Sanniang's grain and oil store and Zhang Yue's clothing store, and returned home with a full load.
In just a few days, restaurants of all sizes in the capital began to use Lin Xiao's refined salt.
This made Chen Yun, who realized later, quite angry!
I bet Lin Xiao was the one who created the cooking competition for the salt of Jin Sanniang Grain and Oil Store!
I am a tool man from the beginning to the end!
This tone is intolerable to my uncle, but intolerable to my aunt!
He decided to settle the score with Lin Xiao himself!
When Li Yuqian heard that Lin Xiao's salt-making workshop had been renovated, he immediately rushed over with hundreds of kilograms of special royal salt.
He wanted to see for himself how Lin Xiao transformed bitter and astringent table salt into high-quality refined salt with a salty and fresh taste.
To put it bluntly, Li Yujun just didn’t believe that Lin Xiao had the ability to make salt!
Lin Xiao grabbed a handful of royal salt. The grains of the salt were quite fine, but the color was light yellow.
This kind of salt is often referred to as coarse salt in later generations. It is stir-fried with Sichuan peppercorns and the like and used to apply heat to the lower abdomen or the soreness of the waist and knees.
If you eat, you will definitely not be able to eat it!
It’s bitter and astringent, making it difficult to eat!