Chapter 18 The Elixir of Resurrection?
Jiang Ling thought about it. Fifty bars of soap was not a small amount, and this kind of strongly scented soap was relatively unpopular, so it was not possible to buy them all in one store.
"Yes, at least 10 days."
Wang Yue calculated that if she used the soap sparingly, it wouldn't be a problem to use it until the tenth day.
"Okay, ten days it is! Xiao Cui, give me the money!"
Xiao Cui immediately placed a silver ingot on the counter.
Wang Yue gripped Jiang Ling's hand urgently, "Shopkeeper, I've paid the full amount upfront. You absolutely must open on the tenth day!"
Jiang Ling's hand was a little sore from being gripped so tightly, but she couldn't afford to offend such a big customer.
"Madam Chen, rest assured, integrity is paramount in business. I, Jiang Ling, will never break my word! Please come to the store to pick up the goods on the tenth day."
Madam Chen breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had been relieved of a heavy burden that had been lifted from her shoulders for many days!
She didn't have time to linger and immediately boarded the carriage, heading towards the Chen residence.
The banquet was approaching, and although she had originally planned to go directly to the banquet venue, she still couldn't resist taking a detour to the entrance of the general store to take a look.
She was overjoyed to find the grocery store open for business!
With Jiang Ling's promise, she was no longer afraid of running out of scented soap.
He happily went back to the Chen residence to take a bath!
As soon as Madam Chen left, a figure immediately appeared in the corner.
She was a middle-aged woman around fifty years old.
It was Zhang Mama, the wet nurse of Madam Zhou, the eldest wife of the Chen family.
She approached the grocery store and looked at the sign above.
Jixiang General Store.
Oh, right, didn't the Second Madam mention the general store last night?
Could this be the general store?
Jiang Ling was organizing the shelves at that moment. She had just moved the items out of the warehouse when she saw another customer at the door.
It seems that hanging up a signboard is quite useful.
"Jixiang General Store has everything from grains, oils, rice, flour, and daily necessities. What would you like to order, sir? Why don't you come in and take a look?"
When Zhang's mother walked in, she couldn't help but be surprised. The shop didn't look special from the outside, but once she stepped inside, she realized that there was a lot more to it than met the eye!
Which rural grocery store is so neatly decorated and has such a complete selection of goods?
The shop is run by a young woman!
"Excuse me, shopkeeper, what did that lady buy here?"
"Well... it's not appropriate for our shop to disclose anything related to our customers. Please understand!"
"Shopkeeper, you've misunderstood. The old woman is a servant of the Chen family, and the lady just now was our second mistress. I meant no harm; I just wanted to know what she bought from you."
Jiang Ling glanced at her from head to toe, and she didn't seem like a bad person. "That lady just bought a few bars of scented soap at the shop."
Mrs. Zhang's eyes lit up. "What a coincidence! I also want to buy a few bars of scented soap. Could you please give me a few bars of the same type that Madam Chen just mentioned?"
"Unfortunately, the soap that lady just bought is one of the last few in our store. If you want to buy the same kind, you'll have to wait ten days for it to be in stock."
Zhang's mother's eyes instantly dimmed, as if she were very disappointed.
She didn't expect that Ms. Wang would buy up all the scented soap.
How is she supposed to explain this to the lady of the house?
Ten days? That's too long. If Wang is lucky, she could get pregnant in ten days!
"To be honest, my mistress urgently needs this scented soap. Are you sure you don't have any left?"
It turns out that it was Madam Chen who wanted it.
Jiang Ling smiled and said, "This lady may have been misled. Those strongly scented soaps are only suitable for people with strong body odor. Using them on ordinary people would have the opposite effect. We have other scented soaps in our shop. Would you like to take a look?"
"real?"
Jiang Ling led her to the shelf of toiletries.
"These come in mint, lemon, and frankincense scents, all of which are fresh, delicate, and long-lasting. They are generally suitable for most people."
"If you prefer a stronger fragrance, we also have rose, osmanthus, and peach scents to choose from. I wonder what scent you like, ma'am?"
Mrs. Zhang never expected that this shop could offer so many different kinds of scented soap!
These scents are all very unique; you can smell them even through the box!
There are also scented soaps with osmanthus fragrance in the town, but compared to this, the fragrance is almost non-existent!
With so many options, she really didn't know how to choose.
I picked them up one by one and smelled them.
Hey, this is good! This one is good too!
Then, with a flourish, she took one of each fragrance!
The Chen family is not short of money!
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Just as His Highness the Crown Prince mounted his horse, a hurried shout rang out.
It is said that there is a villager in the army who possesses a miraculous elixir that can bring the dead back to life!
It brought a man who was on the verge of death back to life after he ate one!
The prince paused, his hand holding the reins still.
"A miraculous elixir that can bring the dead back to life?!"
This is absolutely absurd!
Cheng Fang, who had just come out of the Crown Prince's tent, also thought it was impossible when he heard this.
Confucius said, "I do not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits." He coldly replied, "Human life is of paramount importance; how can it be treated lightly? Has the matter been verified before reporting it to higher authorities?"
The soldier pressed his forehead to the ground, his voice trembling: "I'm not talking nonsense. Even the army doctor said that the man was beyond saving. Then a woman who claimed to be his sister came and fed him a 'miracle pill,' and the man miraculously woke up. Commander Zhao watched the whole thing and knew everything."
Cheng Fang and the Crown Prince exchanged a glance.
It still felt unbelievable.
As the crown prince, the first thing on his mind is naturally the world and his people!
As for that shop, I'll have to go there another time.
"lead the way!"
The Crown Prince and Cheng Fang rushed to the disaster relief area.
The foul air, carrying the stench of decay and blood, assaulted our senses. The makeshift shacks leaned precariously, and ragged people huddled in the mud, their eyes vacant, suppressed coughs emanating from deep within.
Upon seeing the Crown Prince, Zhao Jingxing immediately went to greet him.
"Your Highness, this is a resettlement area for disaster victims. People and livestock are mixed together, and the environment is harsh! Moreover, many people have contracted colds, which could lead to an epidemic! For Your Highness's safety, please return to camp!"
Cheng Fang was stunned. He had completely forgotten to try and stop him!
The consequences of a post-disaster epidemic are unimaginable!
He hurriedly replied, "Yes, Your Highness. This place is dangerous, and the epidemic is spreading. Please return to camp, Your Highness, and we will report back to you in detail after we have ascertained the situation!"
Crown Prince Qin Zhao raised his hand to stop him.
It wasn't that he didn't trust the two of them, but this miraculous elixir of life was too extraordinary, and he was determined to check it out himself.
"Commander Zhao, is it really as this soldier said, that there is an elixir that can bring the dead back to life?"
Zhao Jingxing replied, "Your Highness, I inspected the disaster-stricken area early this morning and found a villager named Liu Ji who was swept away by the flood. Although he was rescued, he has had a high fever for two days. He has been taking medicine for several days without any effect, and the military doctor said that if the high fever continues, there is no hope of saving him."
This morning, a woman claiming to be the man's sister came to deliver medicine. I personally witnessed her mix a small, white pill, about the size of a red bean, with water and give it to Liu Ji. In less than half an hour, Liu Ji's high fever subsided, and he has now slowly regained consciousness and is able to eat rice porridge. The patient's pulse is now stable, and the military doctor cannot diagnose the problem.
"Is it really that effective? Where are the villagers involved? Take me there to see them!"
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