Chapter 34: Entering the County City_1
It was the beginning of summer in April, when the fragrance of pagoda tree flowers filled the air.
Doctor Li was teaching his grandson how to recognize herbs at their pharmacy when Jiang Sanlang walked in, carrying a basket on his back.
Jiang Sanlang bowed to Doctor Li, "Elder Li, I've baked some more Auricularia mushrooms, would you like to take a look and see if you can buy any?"
Upon hearing this, Doctor Li's face brightened and he stroked his beard, "Let's have a look."
Jiang Sanlang placed his basket on the counter and opened the hemp cloth covering it.
The basket was full of vibrant golden mushrooms, each resembling a small yellow embroidered ball, they were a feast for the eyes.
Surprised, Doctor Li looked up at Jiang Sanlang, "Where on earth did you find so many Auricularia mushrooms?"
Jiang Sanlang scratched his head, embarrassed, "They are not found, they were grown by us."
"No wonder." Doctor Li exclaimed, "No wonder they're all uniform in size and pure in color."