"Distiller?" Luo Qingxue looked puzzled.
Liang Xiao crouched down to inspect it and began to explain.
"This thing can be used to make stronger, purer alcohol, but this kind of alcohol is harmful to the liver, stomach, and even the mouth and tongue. Therefore, it needs to be purified multiple times, 'cutting off the head and tail,' and then blended or mixed to obtain true fine wine."
Luo Qingxue nodded as if she understood, and said happily, "'Cutting off the head and tail'... In short, it will definitely be more mellow than Song Ling wine!"
"Clever," Liang Xiao praised.
This was not him boasting. Song Ling wine on Earth might only be less than twenty percent alcohol and tasted mediocre.
Here, Song Ling wine could occasionally be sold for a hundred taels a jin!
Once his winery system was complete, as long as there was no famine, he could increase production.
However, Liang Xiao still hoped that the grain output of the Great Gan Kingdom could be improved, but the improvement from the curving-shaft plow alone was limited.
If sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, and other crops could be found in this world and vigorously promoted, and the population increased...
Liang Xiao mused.
Luo Qingxue suddenly became worried again and reminded him, "Making money is certainly a good thing. Although the government allows private brewing, you must also pay attention to safety and avoid offending officials and wine merchants. If it doesn't work out, we won't make this money..."
Liang Xiao laughed heartily.
"Don't worry, I've already planned! The money must be made, but what I want to earn is not the sweat and blood of the common people, so I plan to focus on the high-end market first. Even if I earn from the common people in the future, I will wait until they are prosperous, and then I will sell various goods at a fair price, lower than the market price, for everyone's happiness!"
Luo Qingxue watched Liang Xiao with delight.
So he cared about the common people!
In her excitement, Luo Qingxue stood on tiptoe and quietly kissed Liang Xiao's cheek.
Liang Xiao smiled at Luo Qingxue, who had already turned away, not daring to meet his gaze.
The atmosphere gradually became intimate.
"Young Master, a distinguished guest has arrived. I heard he is the son of the General of Cavalry and the newly appointed General Anbei!"
At this moment, Yue Lian's startled cry from outside the door awakened the two who were falling in love.
Liang Xiao's expression changed. He brought Luo Qingxue back outside and looked at the anxious Yue Lian.
"Why would he come to find me in good health?" Liang Xiao was wary.
Could he have seen through his identity?
With doubt, as the three of them were about to head to the main hall, three figures had already walked into the courtyard.
Liang Qing, Luo Changfeng, Lü Changhe!
"It's you??"
Upon seeing Liang Xiao, Lü Changhe was immediately shocked and speechless, freezing on the spot.
Luo Qingxue hugged Liang Xiao's arm tightly, looking warily at Lü Changhe.
She still remembered the strange look Lü Changhe had given Liang Xiao earlier.
"Xiao'er, quickly come and meet General Lü!" Liang Qing quickly winked at Liang Xiao.
Luo Changfeng, who had been uneasy, was overjoyed to see Luo Qingxue and Liang Xiao so close, but quickly regained his senses and reminded him, "This General Lü is the beloved son of the General of Cavalry and was just promoted to General Anbei today!"
Liang Xiao wanted to speak but stopped.
Of course, he knew Lü Changhe. This man was the first White Robe Soldier to answer his call.
"It's actually you..." Lü Changhe murmured, his gaze never leaving Liang Xiao.
He and General Tian looked so alike in their build and eyes!
He could also write those peerless poems!
The person General Tian appeared to bless was also him!
How could there be such a coincidence?
Lü Changhe was a man who was rough yet meticulous. At this moment, he was full of doubts.
Could he be General Tian?
But why did he look like he could die at any moment?
The key was, with his appearance, could Shuang Mei actually like him?
Liang Xiao cupped his hands in greeting towards Lü Changhe.
Lü Changhe then snapped back to attention, remembering Xiao Qing's reminder, suppressed the doubts in his heart, and smiled.
"I heard that 'Man Jiang Hong' was written by you, and you even offended a group of imperial students because of it. But I have one question: why did you say that General Tian's state funeral was preposterous?"
Liang Xiao replied without hesitation, "What else could a stone being given a state funeral be if not preposterous?"
"Xiao'er, mind your words!" Liang Qing kept winking at Liang Xiao, but Liang Xiao ignored him.
"There was General Tian's blood on that stone. It was the only trace left by General Tian when he was alive. We couldn't treat General Tian's warhorse as General Tian, could we?" Lü Changhe's tone was helpless, but he suddenly changed the subject.
"But now that I think about it, a normal person wouldn't criticize General Tian like this. The only possibility is that you believe General Tian is still alive."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone except Liang Xiao, whose expression remained unchanged, was shocked and pale!
General Tian is still alive?
Luo Qingxue's nose twitched, and she sighed, "General Lü, General Tian has become a god. Not long ago, he even appeared to bless Liang Xiao and me..."
"Appeared?" Lü Changhe said with a half-smile, looking at Liang Xiao.
Liang Qing beside him also looked at Liang Xiao with a strange expression.
As expected, everyone who had come into contact with General Tian suspected Liang Xiao!
He had only met General Tian once, and he was already suspicious, let alone Lü Changhe, a White Robe Soldier who had fought with General Tian in the wilderness.
"Becoming a god and appearing, deterring the barbarians, that's good," Liang Xiao pouted.
Based on the recent information he had learned, Liang Xiao was certain: the encouragement that General Tian's appearance brought to the soldiers and people of Great Gan was no less than the news that General Tian was still alive.
Lü Changhe praised unexpectedly, "Calm and composed, truly a genius that Lord Qin has taken a fancy to."
"Oh? You know Xiao Shuangzi too?" Liang Xiao raised an eyebrow.
Xiao Shuangzi? Did he really think Shuang Mei was an eunuch?
Lü Changhe almost jumped over to kick Liang Xiao away. After calming down, he stared at Liang Xiao.
His face was pale, and he coughed occasionally, looking like he was about to die...
He couldn't help but worry about Xiao Qing's happiness.
What if this guy died halfway without leaving any heirs? Would Xiao Qing have to find someone else?
With a thousand thoughts, Lü Changhe finally decided to respect Xiao Qing's choice.
"Liang Xiao, I want to hear your evaluation of General Tian," Lü Changhe said with a solemn expression.
Liang Xiao said indifferently, "A person who can become a god is not someone a mere mortal like me is qualified to evaluate, is he?"
"That's right!" Luo Changfeng quickly echoed, afraid that Liang Xiao would anger Lü Changhe and be easily killed.
Lü Changhe savored Liang Xiao's words and mused.
After a moment, he glanced at Luo Qingxue again, "She is your fiancée, isn't she?"
Liang Xiao nodded.
Luo Qingxue became vigilant and hugged Liang Xiao's arm even tighter, saying weakly, "I was ignorant before and didn't cherish him. I even wanted to break off the engagement. Now I repent and will never break it off, even if I die!"
Luo Changfeng burst into laughter, and Liang Qing also smiled with relief.
"What is your wedding date?" Lü Changhe pressed.
Liang Xiao replied, "His Majesty decreed that I should participate in the National Talent Selection. If I cannot achieve anything, this marriage will be called off. At least after the National Talent Selection, right?"
Lü Changhe's expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, "No! You cannot get married so soon!"
Everyone was even more confused.
Liang Xiao frowned, "General Lü, aren't you being a bit too meddlesome?"
Lü Changhe gritted his teeth and said, "I have to! In short, you cannot marry her at present!"
Luo Qingxue, startled, hid behind Liang Xiao, "General Lü, you..."
Luo Changfeng also nervously asked, "Does General Lü have feelings for Qingxue?"