Chapter 95 There are still members of the Lu family alive.
Zhou Feng nodded. "That's right, especially the rose dew and osmanthus dew. As for sandalwood, agarwood, and the ambergris used in the palace, they are definitely the same. Even the blended fragrance of pear blossoms in the tent will be somewhat similar."
Du Wanchun took out the mint-scented dew that Aunt Zhou had made earlier from her bosom and said slowly, "If we could make something like this, since your Lu family didn't have blended incense before, wouldn't we be able to surpass them?"
“Of course,” Zhou Feng affirmed.
Du Wanchun smiled and said, "Alright, I'll go back and discuss it with my mother later, and we'll mix some other blended incense. You wait and see, and if it's good, we'll take it to the capital to sell."
Zhou Feng immediately smiled and said, "Okay, sister-in-law."
After saying that, he took out a Ruyi lock from his pocket and said, "Sister-in-law, I heard from my brother's letter that you are pregnant, so I specially brought a Ruyi lock to give to my nephew when I came back."
The Ruyi lock is made of jade, small and exquisite, and very beautiful.
Du Wanchun quickly stood up and thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Second Brother."
As she spoke, looking at Zhou Feng's flushed face, she couldn't help but tease him, "Second brother isn't young anymore. In another year or two, he'll probably be getting married."
Zhou Feng quickly lowered his head and said, "Sister-in-law, you're joking. I'm still early."
Du Wanchun held the Ruyi lock in her bosom, looking at it again and again. "Second brother, if you meet a suitable girl, remember to tell me and Mother. We will prepare a betrothal gift for you as soon as possible."
Zhou Feng blushed even more as he listened, the usually aloof young man now showing a shy expression.
As luck would have it, at that very moment, a distinguished guest arrived at the Zhou family's shop.
As soon as the eldest daughter of the Han family entered, she bought incense worth thirty taels of silver, considering it auspicious for her grand opening.
As Liu's wife kept the accounts, she called out to the inside, "Wanchun, Brother Zhou, a distinguished guest has arrived."
Upon hearing this, Du Wanchun quickly went to the door, pushed it open, and entered the shop in the outer room. "Which distinguished guest is it?"
The Liu family's daughter-in-law pointed to Han Yan'er in the shop, "This is the young lady."
Han Yan'er has a heroic air about her, but her small face is very pretty. She looks heroic and valiant, but she is also playful and lively.
He was probably only fifteen or sixteen years old, about the same age as Zhou Feng.
Du Wanchun could tell at a glance that she was from a wealthy and noble family, and approached her to ask, "Miss, what other incense do you need to buy?"
Han Yan'er glanced into the inner room with her clear eyes. "I wonder if Manager Zhou is home?"
Upon hearing the sound, Zhou Feng, who was inside the house, was startled and quickly pulled Zhou Ruiyuan, saying, "Big brother, the eldest daughter of the Han family has arrived."
Zhou Ruiyuan frowned. "Why is she here?"
Zhou Feng said solemnly, "She discovered the Yuan family's evil intentions and followed me all the way to Qingzhou Prefecture. I didn't expect her to follow me all the way to Cheng'an County."
Zhou Ruiyuan grabbed him and said, "We absolutely cannot let her see me or my mother. She met us once before in the palace."
Zhou Ruiyuan, Aunt Zhou, and Zhou Feng have grown up and look quite different. Their appearances haven't changed much from three years ago, and people in the capital city who have seen them before shouldn't fail to recognize them.
Zhou Feng's face immediately showed a look of urgency. "Big brother, why don't you hide under the table? I'll go out and coax her away now?"
Zhou Ruiyuan nodded slightly.
Zhou Feng turned to leave.
However, before he could step out the door, Du Wanchun stopped Han Yan'er herself, "Miss, Manager Zhou just came back, but he left again. He's probably on his way home now. Wait a while, and I'll tell you when he comes back."
Han Yan'er's face was full of disappointment as she listened, and she quickly said, "Never mind, don't tell him. I just came to buy incense and I'll leave after I'm done."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and left in a hurry.
Du Wanchun watched her retreating figure with a smile in her eyes.
Zhou Feng came out of the room. "Sister-in-law, she's gone?"
Du Wanchun nodded. "She's from the capital, isn't she?"
Zhou Feng replied, "Yes, she is General Han's daughter."
Du Wanchun continued to look at Han Yan'er and asked, "Who is General Han?"
Zhou Feng slowly said, "He is a rising star in the emperor's court. He served in Guanzhong with my uncle back then and they were good friends. However, he was outside Guanzhong when our Lu family was in trouble."
Du Wanchun's eyes lit up slightly after hearing this. It seemed that this Miss Han was not only a trustworthy person, but also a benefactor.
After leaving Cheng'an County in disappointment, Miss Han returned to the residence of Prefect Zheng.
She came this time to tell Prefect Zheng about the Yuan family's affairs.
Prefect Zheng was furious upon hearing this. "This Yuan family is truly lawless! They dare to kill someone in the street!"
Han Yan'er nodded. "Who is it, Uncle Zheng? If the Empress and the Crown Prince were still alive, they would definitely be able to drive Consort Wu out of the palace and see if the Yuan and Wu families would still be so smug."
Prefect Zheng sighed deeply and said, "This is fate. With a vixen like Consort Wu around, the country is in turmoil and the people are in unrest. Is our Xuan Yue Kingdom going to end like this?"
Han Yan'er shook her head and said, "No, I heard my father say that there are still people in the Lu family alive."
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