She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Jinrong thought of the scene in the fields, where cattle were laboring everywhere thanks to his efforts, and felt quite proud of himself. He said to Jiang Yifan, "When I first started the cattle farm, I didn’t think there would be so many troublesome matters. If it weren’t for Ye Zi later proposing to produce dairy products, it could have indeed attracted unwanted attention. Then, even if we were accused of having sinister motives, any defense would have likely aroused suspicion."

An autographed letter from His Majesty the Emperor was a rarity, naturally it wouldn’t be several pages long. Jiang Yifan read the letter carefully twice, and it didn’t take much time.

Jiang Yifan returned the letter to Jinrong, "Even now, we can’t be certain that people won’t covet what we have, but with His Majesty on your side, there are no obstacles in your way. After a year or two, when the cattle farm in Clear Water Village has gained experience, you can expand the operation beyond Yuyuan Prefecture. Not only will it be profitable, but it will also allow you to accomplish great things in agriculture. The Sixth Master was right; this letter is indeed important. In critical moments, it can be of great use."

After watching Jinrong safely store the letter, Jiang Yifan asked, "So, does that mean the butter taken from the Qi family can be used and hasn’t spoiled?"

Jinrong nodded, "It’s still fresh. Zhang Baokui and his people did a good job with the butter. Zhang Baokui said that as long as the water content in the butter is thoroughly removed, it can be preserved for a longer time. However, Qi Ye also mentioned that it’s nearly late autumn, and the cooling weather contributes to the freshness of the butter."

Jiang Yifan pondered for a moment, then asked, "What about in the future? Does Sixth Master plan to suggest to the palace to purchase butter and dried cheese from the Northern Barbarians, or will you frequently send it to the capital yourself?"

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"Isn’t that obvious? Of course, I’ll be the one to frequently send it to the palace. How can my filial piety be compared to the produce from barbarian lands?" After saying this, Jinrong sighed, "It would be great if there were a few cattle farms near the capital. With the capital’s prosperity, dairy products would certainly have a good market, and I could make some silver. It would also save the long journey from Yuyuan Prefecture to the capital. Just traveling that distance is arduous, let alone ensuring the goods stay fresh. I’m not sure we’d be able to deliver them in the heat of summer."

Jiang Yifan gave him a sidelong glance and said, "Is that even a problem? Just use more cotton packing and change the ice along the way during the summer. Why worry so much? Sixth Master agreed to collaborate with Ye Zi on dairy products merely to divert the attention of the capital. Hasn’t that goal already been achieved? You should focus on the important things.