On the outskirts of the capital, there was a river named Yuanjiang River. The water of this river was crystal clear, teeming with fish, and surrounded by picturesque mountains and scenery, making it exquisitely beautiful.
Along the river, there were more than a dozen artificially excavated streams. These man-made streams, shaped in semi-circles and embedded along the riverbank, resembled ears. These streams were where merchants cultivate pearls.
Farms had been built according to the terrain of the river, creating a unique landscape when viewed from above.
Among these, the Zhou family's farm was the largest, with a man-made stream four meters wide and over five hundred meters long, housing thousands of river oysters. These oysters were carefully tended to by the workers every day, making it one of the Zhou family's most profitable businesses.
Upon seeing the head of the family, the gatekeeper immediately greeted him eagerly, "Master."
