PWDLAW Chapter 219: Kudzu Root Powder
Chapter 219: Kudzu Root Powder
"Watch closely. After this incident today, the Cao family won't gain any benefits." Chu Liushi's joyous mood was undisguised.
Zhang nodded in agreement, "Exactly, Eldest Uncle and Eldest Cousin aren't shortsighted."
"Mother, then I'll go back first. Now that we know pickled vegetables can make money, you might as well buy more cabbage to ferment." Ye Muyu suggested.
"It could also give us a competitive edge."
"You're right. I'll go buy some cabbage." Chu Liushi still trusted Ye Muyu, especially after the recent earnings from selling medicinal herbs.
Even if they couldn't sell them, they could still consume them at home. In case they made a profit, it would undoubtedly be a considerable amount.
Chu Liushi and Zhang quickly returned home.
Since deciding on the girls' courses, Chu Ziluo spent half an hour practicing calligraphy every morning, attended classes at the school, and remained busy with homework or reviewing what she learned each day upon returning.
Upon learning of the Chu family's actions, other families in the village followed suit. Suddenly, the girls were extremely busy and the children who used to collect wild vegetables along the roadside and in the mountains were noticeably fewer.
In addition, after the busy farming season, Chu family members began repairing their fences. Having personally experienced the benefits of Ye Muyu's fence, and with some savings from selling medicinal herbs, they had the manpower.
A wave of fence construction swept through the village.
The old broken bowls and tiles that Chu Xing had hoarded were put to use, earning him an additional two coins.
Time passed steadily, moving towards the Dragon Boat Festival.
Ye Muyu sat under the eaves, grinding kudzu root powder with Hu.
The medicinal value of kudzu root was now known not only to the villagers but also to those from neighboring villages. This led to a sudden craze for selling kudzu root in the county.
As a result, the price of kudzu root continued to drop and stabilized at two wen per jin. It wasn't decreasing any further but the county couldn't absorb any more. Every household sold tens or hundreds of jin to the largest Hefeng Pharmacy in the county. However, it was already operating at its maximum capacity. As for other pharmacies, they didn't have a shortage of kudzu root as long as they were located near the areas where it grew.
Since transportation costs outweighed the cheap price, the county stopped purchasing kudzu root for the time being. Of course, when the county decided to resume buying, it would still be a marketable product.
"Madam, is this fine?" Hu asked as she placed kudzu roots into the grinding bowl.
Zhang Shu, strong and robust was beside them pushing the grinding stone.
A white powder flowed out.
"It's fine, it's fine enough." Ye Muyu reached out to touch it and licked it with her tongue.
These kudzu roots were wild, purchased from villagers who couldn't sell them. Hu couldn't help but exclaim, "Madam, kudzu root powder is so white even whiter than wheat flour."
"Not only is it white but it also tastes good." Ye Muyu smiled.
"I never thought kudzu root could be ground into powder for consumption. You have remarkable skills, Madam." Hu praised.
Ye Muyu shook her head, "I just tried it based on what I read in books. If it works, we'll have another type of grain in the future. If it doesn't, we haven't spent much.
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