Yong City, Cloud Rest Manor.
The manor is located in a remote area on the outskirts of the city and is shrouded in thick black smoke all year round.
From afar, one can often see a mass of black clouds swirling above the manor, as it is the largest ceramics workshop within several hundred miles.
The ceramics and pottery produced are sold in various cities and are renowned throughout the Zhao Kingdom.
Outside the gates of Cloud Rest Manor, a convoy of carts pulled by mules had arrived.
The drivers were all covered in black soot and had lean physiques.
Through the gaps in the loosely covered gray cloth on the carts, one could see that the cargo was irregular lumps of coal.
"Steward Zhao, this batch of coal has arrived, totaling thirteen carts. Please verify the goods." The black and thin middle-aged man leading the convoy respectfully greeted a slightly plump man ambling forward.
