As soon as the sealed packaging was opened, an unusually cool aroma wafted out.
Miss Huo's eyes lit up with surprise. She picked up the shiny black incense stick and examined it carefully. The closer she got, the stronger the chill became.
Although it's only April, the weather is getting warmer and mosquitoes have already appeared. If the food is delivered early, it can be sold early.
"Madam Jiang, what kind of incense is this? How much does it cost?" Miss Huo asked. She had the right to set prices for medicines, but not for this.
Moreover, it's not just for repelling mosquitoes.
There are many names for various incensees, such as "Spring Tidings in Snow" and "Fragrance in the Goose Pear Tent".
Based on their purpose and usage, they are generally divided into three categories: Feng, Ya, and Song.
The first type of incense is used for daily life; it repels mosquitoes, eliminates odors, and calms the mind. It is relatively inexpensive.
This is also why Miss Huo readily accepted Jiang Zhi's mosquito coil.
The second type of refined fragrance is the spiritual pursuit of literati and scholars; appreciating fragrance is a pastime for the upper class.
The third category is incense for chanting, which is used exclusively by temples, shrines, and ancestral halls.
At this moment, Miss Huo held the incense sticks soaked in essence, unable to decide on a price.
Jiang Zhi took a flint from the shelf next to the second young lady, lit the special mosquito coil, and said, "This is called 'Hidden Spring Incense.' It not only repels mosquitoes but also refreshes the mind, unlike ordinary calming incense."
Most people burn incense to calm their minds and achieve tranquility, but this incense is meant to invigorate them.
As for how it refreshes, everyone has probably used Tiger Balm to wipe a fan...
As Jiang Zhi spoke, the incense sticks were lit, and a faint fragrance rose with the wisps of smoke, drifting gently into the air.
A sweet fragrance enters the body, like a gentle breeze on the face, making one feel relaxed, peaceful and at ease, as if in the spring when everything is thriving.
At this moment, even the well-informed second young lady couldn't help but take a deep breath: "It really is Cangchun! What a wonderful name!"
Jiang Zhi laughed and said, "Some medicine was added to make it this effective!"
As for what kind of medicine it was, she refused to say!
After some discussion, the price of ordinary mosquito coils remained at two coins per coil, but Jiang Zhi no longer gave the Huo family a commission. The Huo family would set the selling price themselves, and the more they bought, the more they would get.
At Baicaotang in Lihua Town, we still need to help Jiang Zhi purchase medicinal herbs.
The price of Zangchunxiang was set at thirty coins, and the Huo family would receive 35% of the proceeds for every plate sold, which was ten coins.
As a result, the Huo family's profits increased, the accounts became clear, and Jiang Zhi was able to divest herself of sales, focusing solely on production.
As for what medicine will be made in the future, that will be calculated separately.
Miss Huo smiled and said, "Having dealt with Madam Jiang for so long, I feel that Madam's knowledge and experience are far beyond that of ordinary women!"
Jiang Zhi no longer feels the same worry and vigilance she had a year ago when she was being questioned.
Those who benefit will naturally imagine the consequences!
No one in Xujia Village now doubts where her knowledge came from; they only lament that Jiang Shi in the past was buried by the burden of farm work.
Facing Miss Huo, she smiled faintly, revealing a wistful sigh of old age: "I've lived for decades and experienced everything. I've eaten more salt and walked more roads than most people. As long as I haven't wasted every day, it's normal to know more!"
She discovered that getting old is not a terrible thing; one can use one's age to justify oneself or cover up one's shame.
People no longer feel embarrassed about things they've never seen before. Saying "I've lived for decades and never seen anything like it" is proof of its wonder and is no longer a sign of ignorance.
If you know more than others, that's only natural, since you've "eaten more salt than others have rice!"
Miss Huo looked on with deep respect: "Madam Jiang is right! My elders traveled all over the country when they were young, and they are very knowledgeable and experienced, which is admirable. Next year, I will travel out of Ba County for a few years to see the local customs and culture!"
She is in charge of the pharmacy, and her job is not only to manage the pharmacy well, but also to expand into a larger market.
Jiang Zhi exclaimed in surprise, "Second Miss is a heroine among women. I've never seen another like her in all my years of life. She dares to engage in commerce during times of war? That's too risky!"
Miss Huo was going out to find business opportunities amidst the war, so she stopped listening to storytelling and had no idea how the fighting had progressed.
Miss Huo nodded: "We have people outside collecting medicine. They know about the war in various places and will also transport some urgently needed medicines to sell."
The new army has now captured more than a dozen cities, and is procuring food and soldiers locally. They are now facing the old court across the river. There has been no war for half a year, and we only need to avoid the riverbank to avoid any risks.
I heard there's a strong force from Pingchuan County over there, one of the most valiant generals under King Zhou!
Jiang Zhi's heart skipped a beat: This is the male lead!
In just two short years, at such a young age, he has already become one of the top players. He truly has a bright future ahead of him!
But thinking about it, it makes sense; she's just like those Mary Sue heroines in novels who are loved by everyone and admired by all.
In male-oriented romance novels, the male protagonist, regardless of his background, always manages to do things that defy logic and then gain extraordinary abilities and status.
He gained the favor of his superiors, acquired a group of followers, and finally, one more thing: Young Master, the patriarch has finally found you!
Jiang Zhi almost laughed out loud as she thought about it, but she couldn't laugh anymore the next second.
While Miss Huo was still recounting some strange and unusual things she had encountered on her business journey, Jiang Zhi had already tilted her head and fallen into deep thought.
In male-oriented novels, the male protagonist needs to elicit reactions such as remorse, shock, bewilderment, confusion, and pleas for mercy from the villain to feel satisfied.
This minor villain should have died at the beginning, but he survived and even gave the male protagonist some money and food, helping him rise to prominence.
He couldn't kill him; he no longer had the motive or opportunity to do so. To kill again would violate the protagonist's magnanimous spirit and would be utterly detestable.
Of course, if the male protagonist is still a petty thug, that's a different story; he'll definitely seek revenge.
But this doesn't follow the typical formula of wish-fulfillment novels, so it's clearly not as satisfying.
The male lead also needs to return home in glory, and the villain needs to be shocked, flatter, and beg for mercy in order to create a satisfying moment.
To bow down and fawn over Nie Fantian... impossible, absolutely impossible!
Given the injustices suffered by the original owner, she shouldn't have done it; given Jiang Zhi's pride, she certainly couldn't have done it.
Upon leaving the Huo family pharmacy, all the medicines and mosquito coils had been stored in the Huo family treasury.
He also put a new contract into his pocket; it was a corrected agreement between the two companies selling medicine.
After all, when the contract was signed, Jiang Zhi only had the technology to make granules, and the initiative was still with the Huo family.
Now that something better exists, the contract naturally needs to be changed.
After some bargaining, Jiang Zhi agreed to let the Huo family produce other medicines in addition to Banlangen granules.
However, Jiang Zhi needs to receive 30% of the profits from selling the medicine, in addition to the cost price.
Taking motherwort granules as an example, Jiangzhi can ultimately earn eight coins for each dose.
"Mother, what if the Huo family sells more medicine than we do in the future?"
"Don't worry, the world is vast. Besides Pingchuan County, there's also Yuzhou Prefecture and many other cities..."
Jiang Zhi led Er Rui down the street, talking as they headed towards the Pingchuan County Government Office.
Although Errui was also present, he listened more and spoke less, only raising his questions now.
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