Tianyun took out a hand warmer and carefully explained its usage and effects to Master Shangguan: "This ointment can promote blood circulation and also keep you warm and prevent cold. You are tired from sitting at your desk for half a day, so you can give it a try."
Master Shangguan: "You've been cooped up in your room these past few days just to make this ointment?"
—For the father's use?
Tianyun: "Yes!"
—The poor little boy is still waiting for me to rescue him.
The two talked about completely different things, but they still got along very well.
After receiving Tianyun's affirmative answer, Master Shangguan's eyes welled up with tears, and a warm feeling washed over him. He never imagined that his daughter had locked herself in her room and neglected her meals and sleep for so many days, all for the sake of her old father!
He wiped away his tears, deeply moved: "I know you mean well, but you still need to eat dinner. You can't ruin your health, you know?"
Tianyun then realized that he had misunderstood, and his lips curved slightly, feeling both amused and exasperated.
But this is for the best, it saves her from making excuses again.
In the face of Master Shangguan, who had a look of "This was made by Yun'er with great effort, even if it's poisonous, I'll still try it" kind of heroic sacrifice.
Tianyun gently comforted him, saying, "Father, there's no need to worry. Try this plaster; it will last for several hours."
——
It's dinnertime again.
As soon as Master Shangguan entered the kitchen, he grinned from ear to ear, never expecting the ointment to be so miraculous.
Simply stick one around your waist, and it feels like a warm current flows through your entire body, making you feel warm all over.
He spent the whole day reviewing official documents, and his palms and body were constantly feeling slightly warm, so he didn't feel cold at all.
Before becoming an official, Master Shangguan owned several properties and had a keen business sense. If this ointment could be mass-produced, it would definitely cause a sensation and generate substantial profits.
Even in the dead of winter, those wealthy young ladies would not want to wrap themselves in thick, bulky down jackets, for fear of becoming too plump and losing their elegance. But with this plaster, it would be different. It could keep them warm and maintain their figure, and it would definitely be snapped up!
Master Shangguan felt it necessary to discuss with his daughter how to make this "plaster" famous.
At the eight-treasure rice table, the family put down their chopsticks.
The servants who were waiting nearby filed in, removed all the dishes, and brought tea to cleanse their mouths.
Master Shangguan cleared his throat and coughed.
Once everyone's attention was focused on him, he got down to business. His usual playful demeanor vanished, and he said solemnly, "To my knowledge, there are currently no similar ointments in Kyoto. If we were to pioneer this and seize the market..."
First, distribute a limited quantity to each pharmacy to create the illusion of high demand and low supply. Once the reputation spreads, increase production more frequently, and making a fortune will be no problem!
Tianyun hadn't thought of this aspect. She had initially thought it was neither here nor there, but after hearing what Master Shangguan said, her eyes grew brighter and brighter.
I never expected that Master Shangguan would be so business-savvy, and even know how to use scarcity marketing.
She composed herself and hesitated for a long time before speaking: "Mass production is fine, but I cannot be the maker." This era already imposed many restrictions on women, and women were easily criticized for showing their faces in public.
Master Shangguan also had this concern: it's not good for a daughter to be too high-profile, as it will make it harder for her to find a husband in the future.
Shangguan Tianlin listened attentively but couldn't get a word in edgewise, so he could only let his gaze wander between the father and daughter.
Finally, it was Master Shangguan who slammed his fist on the table and said firmly, "Let's say that Tianlin accidentally caused this mess."
She turned her head and slapped him on the back of the head: "Starting tomorrow, you'd better settle down and stop going out and messing around with those spoiled brats! Follow Yun'er and learn the recipe and preparation method for this ointment thoroughly!"
Tianyun readily agreed.
Alright, meeting adjourned.
The three of them got up and went back to their rooms to rest, leaving Shangguan Tianlin sitting there in a daze, still not having reacted.
After a long while, a deafening wail finally erupted from the kitchen.
"What a tragedy!!"
——
If what Master Shangguan said is true, one heat pack is effective for about four hours, then excluding bedtime, one pack a day should be enough.
So Tianyun packed fifteen tablets for Xiao Ziwu, enough for him for half a month.
The next day, during lunch break
The maple leaves on the treetops swayed gently, and occasionally one or two would escape from the branches and drift down in the gentle breeze, and all was quiet.
Tianyun covered his face with his sleeve, looked around to see what was happening, and after making sure no one was around, stepped onto Lingqi's shoulder.
Lingqi carried her furtive young lady, her body swaying uncontrollably.
"Be careful, don't drop me." She climbed up with trepidation.
"Girl, you might need to control your appetite!" Lingqi was panting heavily below, her face flushed.
Tianyun felt a slight stirring in her heart, a touch of embarrassment and unease. "It's good that you know, there's no need to say it out loud."
Before, only cold needles delivered nutrient solutions into the body, but now, having tasted all flavors, I've become a bit reckless and have gained some weight recently.
Xiao Ziwu's palace was called Linhua Palace. In this vast palace, this remote little palace was the farthest from the emperor's bedroom, which was enough to show how much the emperor disliked him.
The surrounding area was deserted and there was hardly anyone around.
The walls of Linhua Palace were not very high, but for a delicate young lady like Tianyun, it was still quite a challenge.
After much effort, she finally climbed up, but getting down was another problem, leaving her in a dilemma.
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