Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 294 Temptation
Xie Yuyan pretended not to understand. Could this person have suddenly run over just for this?
It's just a small ceramic bottle.

Xie Yuyan deliberately avoided asking, "What did Commander Xu say?"

Wang Yan said, "I taught Xu Duzhi the methods of the Demon Sect using black oil."

She couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing: "So... those two pottery bottles are gone?" She knew that Wang Yan would think of black oil when he saw the pottery bottles, but she didn't expect him to react so quickly.

The earthenware bottle was probably not even warm in Xu En's hands yet.

“Xu En will come tomorrow to ask for the pottery bottle,” Wang Yan said. “He wants to take it back to the capital and use it in the army. With this pottery bottle, even if someone deliberately targets the Luzhou kiln, there will be room for maneuver.”

This was the arrangement made by Xie Yuyan.

Wang Yan's gaze sharpened slightly: "Are you ready to go to Bianjing?"

Xie Yuyan nodded.

Wang Yan continued, "Did those jade pendant and jade beads remind you of anything?"

Xie Yuyan knew that Wang Yan would eventually ask about those two items.

Before Xie Yuyan could speak, Wang Yan said, "I know you don't like to talk about these things, so I try not to mention them every time we meet, so as not to upset you."

"Things you don't want me to know, I can choose not to ask, but I can't help but worry."

"It's like... if I were suddenly taken to the capital, you would also inquire about the news."

Wang Yan was certain that Xie Yuyan would not remain indifferent if such a thing really happened.

Wang Yan's voice was lower than usual, but it wasn't cold or indifferent; rather, he spoke patiently and gently.

“At least let me know before you take action,” Wang Yan said. “If you don’t want to be associated with the Wang family, I have other people who have nothing to do with the Wang clan.”

Wang Yan has already adopted a very humble attitude, even removing the Wang clan from the picture.

This is telling her that they can do without these things.

He wouldn't force her to accept Wang's if she wasn't willing.

Although Xie Yuyan was married in her previous life, she was a princess, empress, and empress dowager. She viewed marriage as an identity and a duty.

Now Wang Yan is leading her down a different path; she can be herself.

She wasn't forced to accept anything else.

She could choose not to follow in his footsteps, but she was also curious about what the end of the road shrouded in darkness would look like.
Wang Yan picked up a small bamboo tube from the table, and soon a freshly brewed cup of tea was placed in front of Xie Yuyan.

"I'll order a few more cups of tea for my wife tonight," Wang Yan said. "Could you please use a ceramic vase instead?"

This deal seems pretty good; at least she's not losing money.

Xie Yuyan and Wang Yan looked at each other: "I had the pottery kiln fire the pottery bottle for Lord Wang in advance, but I haven't had time to send it out yet."

In fact, Wang Yan, He Tan, and Sang Dian all had them.

However, given what Wang Yan had just said, Xie Yuyan decided to keep the remaining pottery vases.

Yu's mother understood and went to fetch the ceramic vase, but Wang Yan couldn't wait any longer: "What glaze is it?"

Xie Yuyan said, "Blue."

Cyan is prettier than green.

But that's still not enough for Lord Wang.

"I think glazed items are best for military use, especially for General Xu En. His ceramic bottle is different from others, making him an easy target. If poison is put in it, wouldn't that harm Chief Xu?"

Wang Yan looked exceptionally solemn, and coupled with his serious face and upright posture, he exuded an air of frivolity and casualness, truly embodying the qualities of a loyal minister, making him irresistible.

Xie Yuyan nodded, and only when he came to his senses did he realize that he seemed to have been bewitched. At this moment, Xu En, who was lying on the bed preparing to rest, suddenly shivered. A bad premonition rose from the bottom of his heart. For some reason, he suddenly felt very sorry for the broken pottery bottle, as if Madam Xie would not agree to make another one for him.

……

An inn in the city of Daming Prefecture was destined to be bustling with activity.

The innkeeper was overjoyed, because the two-story inn was now full of people, all because two distinguished guests from Bianjing had chosen to stay there.

Han Si frowned as he looked at the people waiting in the courtyard. He had thought that as long as he refused all kinds of banquets, he could hide until Shen Zhongguan returned, and then they could leave together.

Clearly, his idea did not work.

Suddenly, many people came to the inn, each carrying their own porcelain, to ask him for advice on firing techniques.

These people were also carrying gifts. Han Si originally wanted to use the laws of Liang as an excuse to refuse them, but the gifts were not very valuable and were mostly food he had made at home.

The faces were sincere and full of expectation, making it impossible for Han Si to refuse.

The commotion at the inn eventually attracted a crowd of onlookers, and their eyes fell on him, giving him the feeling of being back at Baode Temple.

Just like his choice at Baode Temple, Han Si had no choice but to nod again.

However, as expected, he soon regretted it.

They looked at one porcelain piece after another, seemingly without end. The porcelain kilns around Daming Prefecture seemed to have heard the news and all rushed over.

Han Si was busy until late at night, his eyes were sore from looking at things, and his voice was hoarse from talking. Only then did he send everyone away and get a good night's sleep. When he woke up, he heard a commotion outside.

Han Si carefully pushed open the window, and as expected, he saw even more people waiting inside the inn.

Han Si gasped, vaguely hearing people talking.

"Old man Han Xing is very kind."

“I noticed it when we were at Baode Temple.”

"Those who like Buddhist porcelain are compassionate people."

“My family’s porcelain kiln is about to go out of business. I hope Mr. Xing can give us some advice.”

"We didn't dare to come before. After all, Master Han came from Bianjing. How could he just see us? Later, we heard that someone only brought small items made by his own family and dried vegetables that he had dried at home as a gift. So Master Han helped him look at the porcelain."

“Your information is incorrect. The other party also brought money, but Master Xing refused to accept it, only keeping the dried vegetables he made himself.”

Han Si turned to look at the pile of dried vegetables in the room, his expression becoming even more unpleasant. Who on earth was spreading rumors?

Since he appeared at Baode Temple, the rumors about him have become increasingly outrageous.

It's good that he's looking for porcelain now; he can't exactly bring a huge pile of dried vegetables back to the capital.

Han Si thought about the scene and couldn't help but take a deep breath; it would really be a sight to behold.

Han Si was about to quietly close the window when a person popped out from under it. The person had a big smile on their face and looked straight at Han Si.

Startled, Han Si dodged to the side and crashed solidly into the window frame.

"Oh dear, this is terrible."

The man's shout immediately drew everyone's attention.

"Han Xing is injured."

Noisy footsteps came from outside, and Han Si realized that he couldn't leave now.

Han Xinglao struggled to call over a waiter: "Quickly go to the Yang family in Yong'an Ward and invite Madam Xie over to help." Neither the imperial court nor the government offices would concern themselves with matters here.

Only those who make porcelain can help him control the situation.