In addition to the three boxes given to Shen Qinghe, Meng Zhao also sent several boxes to Song Wanyin as gifts. Song Wanyin also had shares in the personal care shop and was particularly dedicated to her work.
They even held a flower-viewing banquet for this, and gave a box of flowers to each of the ladies who got along well with them at the banquet.
The streets of Qingshi County were bustling with people. Chen Xiaowu happened to have nothing to do today, so he came to Mengji Braised Pork and prepared to have a bowl of potato noodles.
Just as he was enjoying his meal, Meng Zhao came out from the kitchen, sat down next to him, and said in a friendly tone, "Brother Xiao Wu, are you eating?"
Chen Xiaowu wiped his mouth. "Madam Meng, what's wrong? Is something the matter?"
"It's alright, it's alright, you can continue eating. I just wanted to ask you what kind of incense your young master usually uses, and whether he has any favorite scents or patterns." He then added, "It's okay if I can't say, I'm fine too.
This question did indeed put Chen Xiaowu in a difficult position. After all, as a servant, the most taboo thing for him was to reveal his master's information. However, looking at Madam Meng in front of him and recalling his young master's strange attitude, he decided not to hide anything.
"Although my young master also loves tending to flowers and plants, he dislikes their fragrance, and there is rarely any incense in the house. As for patterns, he has never liked anything flashy or made of gold and silver, preferring jade and green bamboo..."
Meng Zhao listened attentively, nodding occasionally. The image of Xiao Youzhi in his white robes kept popping into his mind, which matched his preferences quite well. So he pondered what kind of gift set he should get for him.
Chen Xiaowu naturally dared not hide what had happened today, and went back to tell his young master about Lady Meng's matter.
Xiao Youzhi was sitting by the window holding the account book when he heard his report. He raised an eyebrow slightly. "She asked that?"
His tone betrayed a hint of surprise, and a ripple appeared on his usually calm face.
Chen Xiaowu nodded. "Yes, Madam Meng inquired in great detail, asking about everything from the incense the young master usually uses to the patterns he likes."
"So what was your answer?"
Chen Xiaowu's heart tightened. He carefully looked up at Xiao Youzhi's expression and saw that his eyes were deep and unfathomable. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "I dare not say more. I just say that you usually like things that are simple and elegant."
Hearing this, Xiao Youzhi frowned, his tone carrying a hint of reproach, "You didn't inquire about business matters, so what's there to hide?"
Chen Xiaowu secretly grumbled to himself. This wasn't what they said when he first came. They said that not a single thing about the master's affairs could be revealed. Why had they suddenly changed the rules? But he could only think these thoughts to himself and naturally dared not refute them.
Xiao Youzhi wasn't particularly angry; in fact, the corners of his lips couldn't help but curl upwards.
In his opinion, the woman's thoughts were not hard to guess. With both incense and patterns, she was most likely planning to make a sachet for him.
Having been married before, she was bolder than the average woman; she wouldn't just give away such an intimate item.
Furthermore, it would be more appropriate to ask the person in question about their preferences in person.
Xiao Youzhi sat upright in the carved wooden chair, his mind racing through the details of how he met Meng Zhao. Finally, as if he had made up his mind, he said, "Go tell her that I will be leaving this place in five days. If she needs anything, she must come as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaowu asked curiously, "Young Master, aren't we supposed to set off for Huian County the day after tomorrow?"
Xiao Youzhi waved his hand, "It's nothing serious. The people over there can handle it. It's not worth me going there in person. Let them handle it themselves."
Making this sachet won't be quick; let's give her a few more days.
The next day, Chen Xiaowu went to Meng Zhao's shop and saw Meng Zhao carrying out two boxes. Before Meng Zhao could finish speaking, Chen Xiaowu stopped him.
"Madam Meng, my young master is in Chunfeng Tower. If you have anything to send, please go there yourself."
Meng Zhao was slightly taken aback. It was just a gift, why did he have to go in person? But he didn't have anything important to do today, so going wouldn't hurt. All the way there, he was thinking about how to promote his gift box.
Inside Chunfeng Tower, Xiao Youzhi sat by the window, holding a cup of tea in his hand, gazing out the window, lost in thought.
Hearing footsteps at the door, he subconsciously turned his head and saw Meng Zhao carrying things into the house. He was a little surprised. Could it be that he had prepared it in advance?
But she quickly regained her composure and asked casually, "What brings you here this time?"
Because the atmosphere was relatively harmonious when they met last time, Meng Zhao was a little more casual in his conversation with Xiao Youzhi. He chuckled twice and said, "Nothing else, it's just that I've always been grateful for Young Master Xiao's kindness. I heard that you happen to be in the county and have a nice thing on hand, so I thought I'd give it to you."
Xiao Youzhi coughed lightly, thinking that Chen Xiaowu was still here, and this person had just said it so openly. Just as he was about to call Chen Xiaowu down, he saw her open the box in her hand and start talking non-stop.
"Young Master Xiao is handsome and dashing; he must pay special attention to his image in his daily life."
As Meng Zhao spoke, she picked up the items in the box and introduced them, “I recently made a few things that are just right for Young Master Xiao. This bamboo salt toothpaste contains mint, which not only freshens breath but also strengthens and whitens teeth.”
"I see that Young Master Xiao's hair is also of excellent quality, thick and black. Tsk, it's just a pity that the ends are a bit dry. You can try our camellia hair conditioner. After washing your hair, apply it to the ends, leave it on for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, and then wash it off. In just a few times, the dry ends will be restored to their original condition."
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