Jiang Yimian then said, "I'll write down a few prescriptions in a bit. You can try making them first. If they work, Baoxiangfang will make these medicinal incense pills from now on."
Xiaochun then happily said, "Okay, I'll try to do it now."
If it really works out, Baoxiangfang's business will definitely improve. Even if it can't compare to Yanyuege, people won't say behind its back that Baoxiangfang is nothing without Qiuniang.
Jiang Yimian stopped her, "Go back and change your clothes and get some rest. I don't want to see someone collapse from exhaustion on my first day taking over Baoxiangfang."
Xiaochun nodded somewhat shyly, but her heart was filled with more enthusiasm than ever before.
The new manager is right. Even if she makes "Spring River Moon," it can only be a substitute for Qiu Niang. It can't bring Bao Xiang Fang back to its former glory. In fact, people might even laugh at Bao Xiang Fang for really falling on hard times.
Although she wanted Baoxiangfang to have good business, she valued its reputation even more. She didn't want people to laugh at the fact that the once-famous Baoxiangfang could only make a living by imitating others. If that happened, it would be better to do it now.
At least, there are still quite a few people who feel sorry for Baoxiangfang.
Aunt Yun opened her mouth, wanting to ask if this method would work.
But when she saw the enthusiasm on Xiaochun's and the others' faces, she suddenly stopped speaking, afraid that she would shatter the hope that these people had finally rekindled.
It wasn't until the two returned to the second floor that Aunt Yun couldn't help but ask, "Can your method really make Baoxiangfang's business better?"
Having made incense at Baoxiangfang for so many years, she had never heard of adding medicinal herbs directly into incense balls without damaging their medicinal properties.
She felt that this request was basically impossible to meet, because some medicinal herbs easily lose their medicinal properties at high temperatures, and it is already difficult to preserve the aroma of medicinal herbs.
As Jiang Yimian wrote the prescription, she casually said, "Let's give it a try. Baoxiangfang isn't afraid of any worse outcomes now."
Aunt Yun was taken aback, then gave a bitter laugh, "You're right, there can't be any worse outcome."
That's good, at least it gives Xiaochun something to do, so she doesn't lock herself in her room all day like a poem. She looks so haggard.
She used to be a lively little girl, but these past few months she's been listless and looks terribly haggard.
Jiang Yimian put down her brush, looked at her, and asked curiously, "Was Qiu Niang very popular in Baoxiangfang before?"
Otherwise, how could that person have taken away such a large number of people from Baoxiangfang?
Aunt Yun nodded, then shook her head. "I don't think so. Actually, she has a rather strange personality and is very strict with people. She often hits people, but because of her superb incense-making skills, Xiao Chun both respects and fears her."
I saw her hitting people a few times while teaching Xiaochun and the others how to make incense. Fortunately, it wasn't too excessive. I believed that strict teachers produce outstanding students, so I didn't interfere much.
But then things started to go wrong. For some reason, Qiu Niang suddenly became unwilling to teach Xiao Chun and the others how to make incense, always saying that they were too stupid and disobedient.
I assumed that Xiaochun and the others had upset her, and after offering a few words of advice that had no effect, I stopped trying. In addition, I was busy with other things at the time, including managing Baoxiangfang and making hairpins and jewelry, so I didn't have time to manage incense matters.
Later, when there was finally some time, Qiu Niang started teaching everyone how to make incense again. However, it wasn't Xiao Chun and the others, but several other girls who, in my opinion, were not as intelligent as Xiao Chun and the others.
But seeing that Qiu Niang liked it, I didn't interfere much.
Thinking back, she probably started planning to take them with her back then.
She had mistakenly thought that Qiu Niang was like her, only liking to quietly do what she liked. Now it seems that she was wrong.
Jiang Yimian nodded in understanding. No wonder Xie Yu didn't stop her. Qiu Niang had probably been planning to leave for a long time. She just didn't know if it was because she didn't want to stay in Baoxiangfang and wanted to start her own business, or if someone had instructed her to do so.
After writing down the two prescriptions, I handed them to Aunt Yun. She then said, "One is for calming the mind and nourishing the body, and for treating headaches and insomnia."
There's another one that's for enhancing marital intimacy, but it's harmless, has no side effects, and is used for spice things up.
Aunt Yun paused, blushed slightly for some reason, took the prescription, coughed lightly, and said, "I'll go get it for Xiaochun in a bit."
Jiang Yimian nodded, then, remembering the purpose of her visit, added, "Remember to tell customers who come to Baoxiangfang recently that they will have a new lip balm in half a month."
The first 100 people to purchase will receive free cosmetics or similar items. If the incense balls are made, we might try giving them away as a gift.
She believed that once the lipstick was released, it would definitely become a small-scale hit in the capital. When it was given away with fragrant pills, she wouldn't have to worry about subsequent business.
Aunt Yun was somewhat surprised, "A new lip rouge? Miss, do you have something new to sell at Baoxiangfang?"
Jiang Yimian nodded, "Yes, that's also the purpose of my visit."
Half a month is enough time for the village to produce a batch of lipsticks.
Aunt Yun nodded, thinking it was just some ordinary lip rouge, and didn't pay much attention.
As long as it's not something of very poor quality, she can try selling it at Baoxiangfang.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Jiang Yimian decided to leave.
Aunt Yun was somewhat surprised, "Miss, aren't you staying in the capital?"
She assumed that Jiang Yimian had come to stay in the capital and take over the business of Baoxiangfang.
Jiang Yimian waved her hand, "Not for now, I have some things to take care of."
"I'll have to trouble Aunt Yun to help with Baoxiangfang."
The workshops in Pingjiang County are not yet on track, and there are still many things to be done in Qingshi Village, so it would be inconvenient for her to stay in the capital now.
We'll have to wait until we've settled everything before moving to the capital.
Aunt Yun waved her hand and quickly said, "Yimian, you're too kind. I've been in Baoxiangfang for over twenty years. This is my home."
She also believed that the person Xie Yu had found was definitely not a person of bad character. As long as the other party did not drive her away, she would naturally help manage Baoxiangfang as before.
After leaving Baoxiangfang, Jiang Yimian didn't rush back to the inn. Instead, she wandered around the streets.
Before I had walked more than a few steps, I heard several young women talking about Yan Yue Ge and Hui Chun Tang.
"You know, we're really having a tough time. Not only did we fail to get our hands on Yan Yue Ge's new scented pills today, but we also failed to get our hands on Hui Chun Tang's soap."
"Of course, we'll just have to wait until the shop gets new items next time."
"Yan Yue Ge has been packed with people since it opened, especially recently, with many wives and daughters of officials coming to support Qiu Niang's business, even more so than before at Bao Xiang Fang, which has made it impossible for us to buy those new incense pills."
However, Huichuntang is alright; after all, it just opened a shop in the capital, so it's not as good as Yanyuege. If we go early tomorrow, we're sure we can buy the new cat-shaped soap.”
Jiang Yimian watched the girls walk away, raising an eyebrow as she became curious about Yan Yue Pavilion.
This Qiu Niang is quite remarkable for being able to get the wives of officials in the capital to support her business.
I randomly asked a passerby where Yan Yuege was, and then went straight to another street.
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