Chapter 185: Childcare

Feng Qingsui had a hunch that there was something fishy about the arranged marriage.

The imperial concubine's maternal family is not prominent, and the third prince is an ambitious man. How could he give up marrying many ladies from famous families and marry the daughter of a declining earl's family?

She doesn't believe in the saying that he has a special liking for her.

The emperor's "deep affection" did not prevent him from making the daughter of the marquisate his queen.

Could it be that the Third Prince is doing this to win over Ji Changqing?

But everyone knows that Ji Changqing and his grandfather are not on good terms and even opened a new page in the family tree. The third prince should not be so naive as to think that by marrying He Qianqian, he can be related to Ji Changqing.

I think there is another purpose.

But that wasn't what she should worry about right now.

She was busy adjusting the mosquito coil formula based on Ji Changqing's feedback.

After he was satisfied with the adjustments, he had everyone in the mansion try them out and gave the recipes for sour plum soup and mosquito coils to Madam Xu.

It was made by someone hired by Aunt Xu and sold at Qinghui Nuanrong Pavilion.

Only then did he take a breath.

Return to the usual leisurely life of walking the dog and playing with the birds.

Ji Changqing started to get "busy".

On the first day of selling mosquito coils at Qinghui Nuanrong Pavilion, he woke up early and went to the palace gate to wait for it to open. He then went to Shangguan Mu and asked with concern, "Did you not sleep well last night?"

Shangguan Mu was flattered: "I slept well."

After saying that, he subconsciously looked to the west.

The sun hasn't even risen in the west yet, so how come Ji Changqing actually cares about him?

Ji Changqing pointed at his forehead and said, "With such a big mosquito bite on your head, you call it sleeping well?"

"I was enjoying the cool air in the courtyard when I accidentally fell asleep and got bit by a mosquito."

Shangguan Mu held his forehead and said.

"There are no mosquitoes to bother me when I go back to my room to sleep."

Ji Changqing: "I also took a nap in the courtyard last night and didn't get a single bump."

Shangguan Mu was completely confused.

What does it mean?

Is he showing off that he doesn't attract mosquitoes, or is he mocking his thin skin and tender flesh, which mosquitoes can't help but eat when they see him?

Then Ji Changqing asked, "Do you know why?"

He shook his head.

Ji Changqing: "I used the mosquito coils from Qinghui Nuanrong Pavilion."

Shangguan Mu: “…”

After walking around for a long time, I found out that it was a cover for selling mosquito coils for my sweetheart.

Tsk.

The prime minister of a country acts like a babysitter all day long.

It's not shameful.

He rolled his eyes and followed up on the guy's question, "Are the mosquito coils from Qinghui Nuanrong Pavilion really that effective?"

Ji Changqing nodded. "Of course. I lit her mosquito coils and sat in the courtyard all night. I didn't even hear the sound of a mosquito."

"Then I'll have to ask the housekeeper to send someone to buy some when I get back home. The mosquito coils we have here are completely useless."

Ji Changqing patted his shoulder with satisfaction.

"When you use it, you will thank me later."

Shangguan Mu: “…”

Who should thank whom?

He didn't take a penny for the tea.

The court officials around heard this and secretly touched the mosquito bites on their heads, faces, necks and arms, thinking that they would have to ask their servants to buy a few boxes of Qinghui Nuanrongge mosquito coils to try.

So for a while, Qinghui Nuanrong Pavilion was crowded with people.

The nearby fur shop was puzzled.

"It's summertime, why are so many people buying sweaters and coats? Is this a clearance sale?"

After sending someone to inquire, we found out that the other party was selling mosquito coils and sour plum soup.

"Their sour plum soup is delicious."

Said the cashier who went to investigate.

"Everyone can try a small cup for free, and those who have tried it will pay for a cone."

The shopkeeper glanced at the bamboo tube held by the waiter and stretched out his hand, "Give it to me."

Cashier: “???”

He bought this with his own money!

But if his superiors want to take it away, what can he do?

"I brought it specially for you." He handed it over respectfully.

The shopkeeper casually poured a cup into the tea bowl, picked up the bowl and took a sip.

It tastes sour, sweet, and cool, refreshing and comfortable. All the heat in the body is taken away by this icy taste, and the chaotic mind is instantly clear again.

His eyes lit up.

One sip after another, one cup after another, in the blink of an eye, he had finished the whole tube of sour plum soup.

The cashier who didn't get a single drop: "..."

Damn it, one day—

"Go buy two more."

The shopkeeper slapped a dime on the counter.

"Buy me two boxes of their mosquito coils."

The clerk lowered his brows and said, "I'll go right away."

When Feng Qingsui received the account book sent by Aunt Xu in the evening, she was quite surprised to see that the sales volume on the first day far exceeded her expectations.

“Why are they selling so well?”

Nanny Xu smiled and said, "It must be Master Ji's efforts. Many customers come to the shop and ask to buy the same mosquito coils as Master Ji."

Feng Qingsui: “…”

Ji Changqing is such a good man. He promoted the product so hard even though he only charged one gold coin.

Out of gratitude, she made a stack of sachets and sent them to Canghaixuan for Ji Changqing.

"Second Master, this is a special mosquito repellent sachet. Wear it when you go outdoors and no mosquitoes will bite you."

Ji Changqing: “…”

"Is this what Lord Qinghui Nuanrong wants to sell?"

Feng Qingsui smiled.

"I'm not selling this. I made it especially for you, Master."

Ji Changqing's lips curled slightly.

"Thank you for your trouble."

Feng Qingsui smiled and said, "As long as Second Master likes it."

Ji Changqing naturally liked it.

The next day, he replaced the Dragon Boat Festival sachet with a mosquito repellent sachet and wore it to court.

Shangguan Mu caught a glimpse of him when he was dismissing court. Seeing that he looked very smug, he endured it again and again and suppressed his curiosity.

He didn't get any commission, so he couldn't let this guy take advantage of him for nothing.

Ji Changqing: You wish. This item is not for sale.

The third prince also noticed Ji Changqing's expression.

A hint of sarcasm appeared at the corner of his lips.

Just be proud of yourself.

I guarantee you won’t be able to cry in a few days.

When you go to the palace to pay your respects, even if you can't cry, you have to look sad.

A few days later, Feng Qingsui, who accompanied Qi to the Prince Ping's mansion to pay his respects, thought so when he received the obituary of the old Prince Ping.

The old Prince Ping was the fifth brother of the late emperor and had been bedridden since the beginning of the year.

He couldn't bear it anymore and passed away three days ago.

The death of a prince is a state affair, and all court officials and ladies of state must go to the prince's palace to pay their respects.

The body was kept for forty-nine days. Normally, one could offer sacrifices on any day, but the court officials only had three days off, so everyone was crowded together.

The street in front of Prince Ping's mansion was blocked by carriages.

Feng Qingsui and Qi had to get off the carriage from a long distance and walk over.

After walking for a while, I caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.

He Qianqian.

He Qianqian had just gotten off the carriage and was walking beside her mother, holding her grandmother's arm.

Her demeanor was dignified and her expression was solemn.

She is completely different from her previous weak and frail appearance.

Seeing Feng Qingsui and Qi, she smiled slightly but did not speak.

Feng Qingsui knew that she was acting like a prince's consort, so she smiled and greeted her, "Madam He, Madam He, Miss He."

He Qianqian then said, "Hello, cousin-in-law and cousin-in-law."

"Are these two my cousin's aunt and cousin's wife?"

Someone suddenly interrupted from the side.

Feng Qingsui turned around and saw a young man dressed in the clothes of a prince.

Needless to say, it is undoubtedly the third prince.

"Meet the Third Prince."