12dz Chapter 253 Fake Son 8
Chapter 253 Fake Son 8
Feng Anmin approached Nan Xi's box and greeted her with a smile: "Young man, you are in such a good mood! May I have the honor of tasting the tea in your hand?"
Nan Xi raised her head and looked at Feng Anmin. A smile flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
"Of course, it's my honor that Lord Feng can come and taste my tea."
At Nan Xi's invitation, Feng Anmin sat opposite him. He was not surprised that Nan Xi knew his identity.
Nan Xi handed Feng Anmin a cup of tea. Feng Anmin took it, sniffed it gently, and the fragrance intoxicated him.
"This tea is of the highest quality, with a fresh aroma and mellow taste. It is something I have never tasted before," Feng Anmin exclaimed.
Nan Xi smiled and said, "This tea is called 'Ningxiang Yulu'. It is a tea I treasure. It has a unique fragrance because the tea absorbs the spiritual energy of the mountains during its growth, which gives it this flavor."
After hearing this, Feng Anmin expressed his appreciation for Nan Xi's taste and knowledge. He said, "Young man, you have really good taste. This tea is truly extraordinary. I am so lucky to be able to taste such tea today."
Nan Xi said modestly: "Master Feng, you are too kind. I just like tasting tea. It is my honor to share this cup of tea with Master Feng."
The two of them drank tea and chatted in a harmonious atmosphere.
Feng Anmin discovered that Nan Xi was not only knowledgeable about tea ceremony, but also dabbled in poetry, opera, etc. He couldn't help but feel a sense of mutual appreciation for Nan Xi.
Feng Anmin took a sip of tea, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He put down the teacup, looked up at Nan Xi, and said with a smile.
"Brother Li, this tea is so delicious. I have never tasted such delicious tea. I wonder if you can give me some of this tea? I am willing to pay a high price for it."
In a short time, the two knew each other's names and became tea friends.
Nan Xi smiled slightly, a gleam of light flashed in her eyes. She was waiting for Feng Anmin to make this request.
She shook her head gently and said, "Master Feng, this tea is a treasure that I treasure, and it cannot be measured by gold or silver. However, I do have an idea. If Master Feng is willing to help, I can give this tea to you."
Feng Anmin was curious after hearing this, and he asked, "Oh? Brother Li, is there anything I can help you with? Just tell me."
Nan Xi smiled slightly and said, "It's nothing, actually. I just want to use your relationship to offer another kind of tea as tribute to the imperial court. If the imperial court is satisfied with it, I can become an imperial merchant and establish a long-term cooperative relationship with you."
Feng Anmin raised his eyebrows slightly. He didn't expect that Li Nanxi would have such ambitions.
He asked curiously: "Brother Li, this 'Ningxiang Yulu' is so delicious, why don't you just offer it as tribute to the court, but use other teas instead?"
Nan Xi sighed softly and explained, "Master Feng, this 'Ningxiang Yulu' is indeed a rare tea in the world, but its yield is extremely low, and the picking and production process are extremely cumbersome. In a year, the amount of tea that can be obtained is very small.
The amount of tea needed in the palace is huge, and this output is not enough to meet the needs of the court.
Don't worry, sir. Although the tribute tea is not as good as this "Ningxiang Yulu", it is also a very rare and good tea."
"So that's it."
After hearing this, Feng Anmin's eyes flashed with understanding, and he pondered for a moment.
“Brother Li is really ambitious, but I think this is a good idea.
I can introduce you to someone, but you have to think carefully. Becoming an imperial merchant is not easy, and the responsibilities and risks you need to bear are also great."
Nan Xi smiled slightly and said confidently: "Don't worry, Lord Feng, I know the difficulties involved, but I am confident that I can do it.
As long as the court is satisfied, I believe our cooperation will be very pleasant."
Feng Anmin looked at Nan Xi, smiled and nodded.
"Okay, since Brother Li is so confident, I will do you this favor. I will help you arrange the tribute as soon as possible. I hope your tea can be favored by the court."
After hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Nan Xi's eyes.
"Thank you, Master Feng. I will definitely cherish this opportunity and will not let you down."
After the discussion in the teahouse, both of them seemed very satisfied.
Feng Anmin happily took the tea given by Nan Xi, and he was thinking about tasting this precious tea after returning home.
The two of them stood up together, straightened their robes, and prepared to leave the teahouse.
Nan Xi said to Feng Anmin, "Master Feng, thank you for your help today. If you need Nan Xi in the future, please let me know."
Feng Anmin smiled and responded: "You are so polite, Brother Li. I am also very happy to have the opportunity to taste such delicious tea. We may have more opportunities for cooperation in the future. I look forward to that day."
After saying that, the two smiled at each other and walked out of the teahouse together.
Outside the teahouse, the prosperous market is bustling with people, the cries of vendors and the bargaining of customers can be heard one after another.
Nan Xi and Feng Anmin blended into the crowd, and their figures gradually disappeared in the streets and alleys.
Feng Anmin was indeed very efficient. Within two days, Nan Xi had completed all the formalities and successfully registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The tribute also passed the inspection and was sent to the palace.
Nan Xi only stayed in the capital for half a month before she set out on the journey back home. This time, she sent three kinds of goods as tribute to the palace.
The first one is snow bud tea, which is an extremely precious white tea produced in high mountain tea gardens. Only the tenderest buds are picked in spring every year and undergo a simple sun-drying process.
Snow Bud tea leaves are silvery white in color and beautiful in shape. The brewed tea soup is clear and bright, with an elegant and sweet taste. It has extremely high medicinal value and is regarded as an excellent product for prolonging life.
The second type is some flower pots. Nanxi has carefully selected a variety of precious and auspicious flowers, such as peonies that represent wealth, chrysanthemums that symbolize longevity, and elegant orchids...
These flower pots are cleverly matched and carefully maintained, making them beautiful, elegant and refined.
The third type is Huadiao wine, which is a wine brewed with high-quality rice using traditional techniques.
The wine is clear and transparent, with a rich aroma and a mellow taste. The bottle is made of exquisite ceramics, and is engraved with various auspicious patterns, such as dragon and phoenix, and good fortune and longevity.
These three commodities were all retained as expected and received high praise in the palace, and Nanxi's imperial merchant status was obtained as he wished.
After the Li family became the imperial merchants, rewards followed.
A gold medal engraved with the words "Imperial Merchant" is a symbol of the Li family's identity as imperial merchants, and it also has a special status and authority.
The royal family gave her certain financial subsidies, including tax exemptions and low-interest loans, to help her expand her business scale and improve the quality of her goods.
Nan Xi was granted an honorary official position, "Neiwufu Gongsheng". Although this position had no actual administrative power, it was of extremely high honor and status.
Another thing is that Nanxi is allowed to use the royal logo or trademark, which is of great help to the marketing of its products and the enhancement of its reputation.
The most important thing is that the Li family has obtained the protection of the royal family, which is very important in the current social environment and can avoid a lot of unnecessary troubles and competition.