I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 376 Master Li

The rain came suddenly but was short-lived, lasting only half an hour before stopping.

Seeing that the traffic outside had stopped, Xiao Siyue opened the door and looked at the scenery outside.

The sky was like a freshly polished sapphire, crystal clear without a trace of impurity. A few wisps of clouds drifted lazily by, like lingering cotton wool, adding a touch of liveliness to the azure sky. Sunlight pierced through the clouds, casting a golden beam that illuminated the maple forest near the hospital exit, creating a dreamlike scene.

As Xiao Siyue gazed at the scenery, she unconsciously walked out of the village. The surrounding trees, washed by the rain, appeared even more vibrant, with glistening water droplets still clinging to their leaves. A gentle breeze blew, causing the branches to sway softly, and fallen leaves covered the entire path.

Near the village, there is a small river that is not very wide. The water is calm, and if you look closely, you can see small fish swimming slowly and leisurely on both sides.

The scenery in the suburbs has a unique charm compared to that of the capital. Xiao Siyue never imagined that if her fourth brother and sister-in-law had come today, they would have been unable to resist painting a picture of this beautiful scenery.

"Miss, the food is ready. Please come in."

Just as Xiao Siyue was captivated by the beautiful scenery, Manager Liu walked up behind her and said respectfully.

Xiao Siyue turned her head and said, "Then let's go back."

Back at the manor, Xiao Siyu was already waiting at the table.

"Yue'er, what have you been doing? Why did it take you so long to come?" Xiao Siyu took over the maid's job and set out the bowls and chopsticks for Xiao Siyu.

"Thank you, brother."

"After the rain stopped, the scenery was beautiful and the air was fresh, so I went out for a walk."

"I see. Eat quickly, we'll go back after we finish." Xiao Siyu put a piece of food in Xiao Siyue's bowl and started eating himself.

After lunch, the two siblings set off.

The journey was peaceful and safe, without encountering any danger.

After returning home, Xiao Siyue hadn't even had a chance to rest before Xiao Qinian called her over.

"Father, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry to see me?" When Xiao Siyue arrived at the study, she saw not only her father, but also a man she didn't recognize, who looked to be around thirty or forty years old.

"Yue'er is here. This is Minister Li, the Revenue Officer," Xiao Qinian introduced to Xiao Siyue first.

"Greetings, Lord Li," Xiao Siyue bowed.

The Director of the Department of Revenue was her father's subordinate. The Ministry of Revenue had four departments, and the Department of Revenue was specifically responsible for the country's financial revenue and expenditure and the allocation of resources. But what did this have to do with her? Why did her father send her here?

Lord Li had a kind appearance, and his gaze toward Xiao Siyue was exceptionally kind: "This is your daughter, sir. She is indeed well-educated, sensible, and intelligent."

"Haha, Lord Li, you flatter me." Xiao Qinian laughed heartily when he heard someone praising his daughter.

"Yue'er, sit down first. I have something quite important to tell you today."

Although Xiao Siyue didn't know, she obediently found a chair and sat down, quietly waiting for Xiao Qinian to speak.

"Yue'er, it's like this, didn't you make instant noodles for your brother before? Today when I went to the Ministry of Revenue, I brought some for my colleagues to try. Lord Li was very interested in these instant noodles, so he came back with me and wanted to ask you about them."

Actually, the Ministry of Revenue had some things to do today, so he brought some food with him and didn't come back for lunch. But since they were all colleagues in the same ministry, he couldn't eat alone while others watched, so he brought extra food for others. That's when Lord Li took a liking to it and insisted on coming back with him, and he couldn't stop him.

He said that Xiao Siyue had gone to a country estate in the suburbs and didn't know when she would return, but this Lord Li was also stubborn and said that he would come and wait, and that he had to see her today.

As the Minister of Revenue, he naturally understood what Lord Li wanted to do. In fact, he had thought about it before, so he agreed.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Siyue suddenly realized that it was instant noodles that were to blame again. Instant noodles really do have a lot of appeal.

Looking at Lord Li, who was gazing at her expectantly, Xiao Siyue suddenly felt that she would be letting him down if she didn't say something.

She then said, "I wonder what Lord Li wishes to know? I will tell you everything." Instant noodles weren't anything important; she had only made them on a whim, and also because of Xiao Siyu's upcoming imperial examination.

Lord Li's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing Xiao Siyue's words.

"Miss Xiao, you're very generous. I just want to know if this instant noodle is easy to make? Is it possible to mass-produce it? What is the cost?"

Xiao Siyue explained the method, and then after some deliberation, said, "Well, to be honest, Lord Li, instant noodles are not difficult to make, but mass production of medicine boxes is probably quite difficult, and the cost is not cheap."

When Lord Li heard Xiao Siyue's words, the light in his eyes dimmed. Xiao Siyue felt a little sorry for him, but she had already guessed what Lord Li wanted to do.

The Ministry of Finance manages the allocation of resources nationwide, including military provisions. He wanted to know this because he wanted to see if instant noodles could be used in the army, but this was somewhat unrealistic in ancient times.

Regardless of the number of soldiers in the army, how much instant noodles would need to be made so that all the soldiers could eat them?

Not to mention that instant noodles are made by frying oil, which is extremely scarce, even with the rapeseed provided by Xiao Siyue, it's still not enough to supply the soldiers across the country. Most importantly, instant noodles require flour. Although the Great Zhou Dynasty is not short of grain, it's all coarse grain. Wheat is still in short supply, and we don't even have enough to eat on a daily basis. How could we possibly use it to make instant noodles? It's simply a pipe dream.

"Is there really no other way?" Lord Li was still somewhat unwilling to give up.

Xiao Siyue glanced at Xiao Qinian. It wasn't that he didn't want to find a solution, but there really wasn't one right now. However, in another year or two, perhaps there would be one. He had just planted the wheat seeds given to him by the system. In a year or two, when the wheat yield increased and there was no shortage of oil, then it really would be possible to make it.

As for the lack of modern machines, that's not a problem; there are enough people.

However, he couldn't say anything yet, since the wheat had only just been planted and the results hadn't been seen, and she wasn't willing to reveal it.

Xiao Qinian looked at the dejected and disappointed Lord Li. Lord Li was a loyal minister who did everything wholeheartedly for the Great Zhou. He naturally understood and appreciated this sentiment, but he couldn't reveal that Xiao Siyue was cultivating new seeds.

After all, the fewer people who know about this matter, the fewer people will know about it, especially at this critical juncture. Countless people from Dayong have infiltrated the capital. If the people of Dayong find out and destroy it, it will be a huge loss to the Great Zhou. He cannot take the risk.