Chapter 717: Chapter 717

Capítulo 717: Chapter 698: The Secrets of Heaven Must Not Be Revealed

After understanding the concerns of the Empress Dowager, Lin Yi explained. Chapters fırst released on novｅlfire.net

“Empress Dowager, you are overthinking, I only want the jade from Luoyang Mountain and Dongpo Village that belongs under my name.”

“I only ask the Empress Dowager to allow me to transport this jade back to You Country.”

Jade from Luoyang Mountain and Dongpo Village can produce 200,000 catties of jade?

The Empress Dowager shook her head in disbelief, muttering to herself.

“Impossible, how could these two mines produce so much jade? In Nan Zhao Country, mines that can produce up to 2,000 catties of jade are few and far between.”

At this moment, Ouyang Fu and Huo Si rushed over hurriedly.

“Commoners pay respects to the Empress Dowager, long live, long live, forever and ever.”

Despite being the actual controller of the court, she could only be referred to as ‘long live.’

The Empress Dowager was very surprised, as merchants did not usually have the privilege to meet her, and today, somehow, two merchants had snuck in.

“Who let you in?” the Empress Dowager asked.

The sharp-eyed Lin Yi quickly stepped forward, “Empress Dowager, they are here to see me.”

Hearing this, the Empress Dowager’s originally tense face instantly relaxed, and she even ordered chairs to be given to Ouyang Fu and Huo Si.

The two City Lords, flattered by the favor, have never experienced such treatment before the Empress Dowager and gratefully looked towards Lin Yi.

The Empress Dowager quietly watched Ouyang Fu and Huo Si, seemingly waiting for them to speak.

However, the flattered pair did not dare to speak.

“What business do you have with Divine Doctor Lin?” the Empress Dowager inquired.

Huo Si stood up first, followed closely by Ouyang Fu, and both immediately knelt before the Empress Dowager, extremely respectfully.

“We plead with Empress Dowager to judge for us; the official documents for the mines of Luoyang Mountain and Dongpo Village were forcibly taken away by Eunuch Wei.”

“We promised to guard these two mines for Divine Doctor Lin, and now that such an incident has occurred, we are here to apologize to Divine Doctor Lin.”

After understanding the situation, the Empress Dowager ordered the mine’s official documents to be brought out and returned to the two.

“Don’t worry, Eunuch Wei has already been executed by me, just continue to protect the mines for Divine Doctor Lin.”

After giving Ouyang Fu and Huo Si reassurance, the Empress Dowager asked them about the jade production.

When it came to jade production, both as experienced Lords of Jade City, vividly described the abundant jade production and fast mining speed, and the perfect quality of jade at the two mines.

The Empress Dowager’s eyes lit up as she listened; she had only heard that Dongpo Village produced Yellow Dragon Jade, but she didn’t expect the daily jade production to be so stable.

In this way, she probably believed Lin Yi’s claim that they could produce 200,000 catties of jade.

Nan Zhao Country has a long history of mining jade for hundreds of years, why had they never discovered such dense, high-yield jade mines?

Could it be that Lin Yi has a special ability to perceive which mines produce abundant jade at a glance?

This matter related to the lifeline of Nan Zhao’s jade industry, after dismissing Ouyang Fu and Huo Si, the Empress Dowager started to talk seriously with Lin Yi.

“Divine Doctor Lin, how are you so sure that the mines in Dongpo Village and Luoyang Mountain could produce 200,000 catties of jade?”

This question touched on something private for Lin Yi, who hesitated for a moment before responding.

“My family has a connection with jade; my ancestors have dealt with jade. When I visit a mine, I can generally determine whether there is jade inside and roughly how much.”

The Empress Dowager was greatly surprised and her gaze towards Lin Yi instantly turned to admiration.

“Divine Doctor Lin, can it be that you possess Heavenly God’s Sensing?”

It is rumored among people that those who possess Heavenly God’s Sensing can see things ordinary people cannot.

For instance, in mines.

Thinking back to Lin Yi wielding a weapon similar to Firearms, effortlessly dismembering Eunuch Wei’s limbs without anyone noticing, it was an act almost impossible for ordinary people.

It was thus evident that Divine Doctor Lin Yi might have sensed the Heavenly God’s Sensing.

Lin Yi mysteriously said, “Heavenly secrets must not be disclosed.”

Seeing that Lin Yi refused to reveal more, the Empress Dowager felt somewhat disappointed. The mines of Nan Zhao Country numbered in the thousands, yet Lin Yi had only visited Lingyun City and Wushan City.

If Lin Yi could visit more cities, perhaps he could discover more mines producing large quantities of jade.

Thinking this, the Empress Dowager decided to try and persuade Lin Yi to visit more cities to select more mines for Nan Zhao Country.

“Divine Doctor Lin, I promise you can transport 200,000 tael of jade from Nan Zhao Country back to You Country.”

“However, 200,000 tael is not a trivial amount; using horses for transportation is laborious and costly. Water transportation would be the most suitable.”

At this point, the Empress became distressed, as water was a topic she least wanted to mention.

Managing Nan Zhao Country for decades, yet not being in charge of even a single Lishui is a very embarrassing matter.

Lin Yi, aware of the Empress Dowager’s difficulty, took the initiative to say, “Your Majesty need not worry about water transportation. I have already obtained Bu Cuoyang, the leader of the Minor Buddhist sect’s approval.”

“He agreed to grant me permanent right of passage over Lishui.”

Yes, Bu Cuoyang’s original words were for half a year, but as long as the court agrees and it is not treason, then the passage over Lishui becomes permanent.

Hearing this answer, the Empress Dowager was stunned, looking incredulously at Lin Yi before her.

“Divine Doctor Lin, what on earth did you do to make Bu Cuoyang agree to this?”

It’s known that even the Empress herself might not have been able to secure a mere three days of passage rights, yet Lin Yi secured a permanent one.

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow and chuckled, “Haha, maybe it was fate.”

It seems the transportation issue was resolved, so the Empress got straight to the point.

“Divine Doctor Lin, I have an additional unsuitable request. Could you possibly help me visit more mines and see which ones can produce more ore?”

“Then I can use the power of the court to excavate more jade to fill the National Treasury.”

Hearing this, Lin Yi became somewhat troubled.

His excavation machinery and detection technology must not be disclosed. He was worried that if Nan Zhao Country reneged, digging more jade to sell to neighboring countries in exchange for Silver Taels.

With more Silver in their pockets, their power would grow stronger.

In that case, Lin Yi would essentially be helping Nan Zhao Country grow stronger, nurturing a wolf that eyes You Country menacingly, posing a significant threat to You Country.

This wasn’t a small issue. Lin Yi fell into deep thought.

“Empress, please allow me a day to consider this.”

“I’ve just escaped from Crocodile River and am physically and mentally exhausted.”

The Empress Dowager nodded, agreeing to Lin Yi’s request and arranged the best inn for him to rest.

In the All Living Beings Hall of Puyun Temple.

After disguising herself, the Empress sat in front of Bu Cuoyang.

“It’s been eighteen years, you finally agreed to see me.”

The Empress took off her veil, looking at the tightly wrapped Bu Cuoyang.

Bu Cuoyang lightly said, “We have nothing to talk about between us. But for the sake of Sang Ya, I was willing to meet you.”

Hearing the name Sang Ya, the Empress’s heart trembled and her eyes moistened instantly, she trembled.

“Is Sang Ya doing well?”