Jinghan, upon hearing this, said, "That 30 taels of silver sounds like quite a sum. Why can't someone be found to guard the ginseng?"
Zhixin and the old master both laughed. "Jinghan, that's because you're just a lass and don't understand these things. Although 30 taels is no small amount, someone has to stay up in the mountains all year round. They need food and other supplies, which cost quite a bit, so in the end, there won't be much left. That's why no one is willing to go up the mountain to guard the ginseng. Those who do are usually solitary elderly men, with no family to worry about."
After listening, Jinghan nodded and said, "So that's how it is."
