Koala Reads

"The spice shopkeeper was startled at her words, then he shook his head blankly."

""Most of the spices were purchased from the South. Some were even obtained by myself when I went on a boat to the Western Ocean. Unfortunately, the star anise seeds obtained by the spice and medicine shops cannot germinate because they have been exposed to the sun, processed, or stored for too long, and have already lost their germination ability. Only freshly picked star anise or seeds purchased specifically can be planted into saplings.""

"He paused, then hesitated, "Benefactor, do you intend to plant star anise?""

"When he saw Li Zhichen nod, he sighed in regret."