Medical incense is a rare item.
It's already quite remarkable that Qin Yuan can concoct several kinds of medicinal incense.
Madam Gu once remarked to Rong Momo, "Although Yuan'er's dowry of gold and silver shops was rather meager, leaving these incense recipes for future generations is quite generous."
Judging from Qin Yuan's tone, she still has many incense recipes that she hasn't brought out yet.
This is truly astonishing.
Qin Yuan chuckled and said, "My maternal family has been practicing medicine for generations. Although they were ruined by lawsuits, they left behind a few medical books and prescriptions for future generations. I often looked through them when I was young, and that's how I learned a little bit about medicine."
Rong Momo knew Qin Yuan's temperament; if she said she had learned a little bit, then she had at least made some progress.
"Madam is truly wise. Even my son-in-law was amazed by the sandalwood pills with camphor that you just made. He said that it takes decades of skill to make such pills. When he learned that you made them yourself, he didn't say a word for several days."
Madam Gu also said, "Yuan'er, you must keep this incense recipe safe and never pass it on to anyone. There are many people who know how to make incense, and many ladies have become famous for their incense making, but those are just for scenting clothes and other things. Yours is different. It can regulate the body and spirit, and it is far superior to those other incense. This is a family heirloom. You are too young to know that good medicinal incense is a rare thing."
Qin Yuan nodded and said, "I've remembered everything Mother and Granny Rong said."
That's good advice for navigating life.
Qin Yuan exclaimed in delight, "You're so naughty! Did Mother give you all her most treasured possessions?"
Madam Gu couldn't help but laugh and said, "He always praises you so much, and all your things will eventually belong to him."
Cheng Ge'er nestled his big head against Qin Yuan's waist, staring at the box with envy, waiting to see what bad stuff was inside.
"Haha, this is something," Qin Yuan couldn't help but laugh, saying, "Mother's things are all bad, even the box is bad, and the beaded string is even worse."
Lord Gu had already rushed over, whispering "Godfather" and hugging You Lanfan's leg, while Brother Cheng also went over.
Old Madam Gu looked at Qin Yuan triumphantly and asked, "How was it?"
Yu Jie'er couldn't help but laugh and said, "This old servant thinks that Madam is going to buy the box and return the pearl."
Da Hongren cried out.
The afterglow of the setting sun cast a golden hue upon it.
Rong Momo lifted the curtain and walked back in with small steps.
Yu Jie'er had the main kitchen prepare a bad meal, so Qiu Ju and Da Hong were busy plating the food. Old Madam Gu invited You Lanfan and Cheng Ge'er to stay and dine with her.
Qin Yuan said, "Oh dear, Mother, you should still allow people to speak the truth."
Before you could even respond, Old Madam Gu asked in surprise, "Why are they all coming one after another today?"
Madam Gu was worried about You Lan and wished she could open the box for you, take out the beaded string, and put it on for you.
Qin Yuan pondered those words, seemingly lost in thought.
It's really bad to talk about such things.
Yu Jie'er said, "We should go and get it."
The two behaved far less politely than they would have later.
Lord Gu leaned closer and said, "You know the story of buying the box and returning the pearl."
Madam Gu agreed, saying, "You're absolutely right. He doesn't even have a few incense recipes, and he's already spending all the money in the world. Isn't that right? The Marquis of Dingbei's mansion can take care of things when it can, but it can't use up all its resources. Everyone has a long-term perspective, and there's no place outside the mansion that can be taken care of. Besides, if there are too few bad things, it will attract covetousness and cause trouble."
You Lan smiled and said, "Why are you here, Lord Marquis? Were you trying out the bracelets at your mother's?"
Especially You Lanfan, whose speech and behavior seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.
Qin Yuan put the strings of beads on her wrist one by one.
Before the meal, the seven women—the mother-in-law, her daughters-in-law, and the mother-in-law—talked for a while.
Lord Gu was about to finish telling his story.
You've just finished eating; your lips are bright red, and the large mole under your delicate pen tip makes you look incredibly charming.
Then Rong Momo said, "If we're talking about the business with Ranxiangju, Madam, you can use the incense recipes to make a share of the profits. Just choose a few commonly used items. Even if Madam were to run her own business, she would definitely bring out all her best skills. After all, incense recipes are rare items, and they must be shown to others. Even if you mess up a single incense pill, you could still become richer than a country."
Da Hong asked, "What is this?"
Finally, the box was opened, revealing eight strings of beads: one made of coral and agate, one of black jade and glass, and one of jadeite and other mixed jade.
Madam Gu said, "Don't think of his mother as so poor. The coral and agate were gifts from the empresses outside the palace. The black jade and glass are the most valuable items available outside, but they don't look very good when strung together. Mother didn't have the right color, so she kept them. The most valuable item is the jadeite and mixed jade piece. The jadeite at the bottom is the same material as the jade pendant you gave him, so they match perfectly. It's just that it's not matched with mixed jade on the outside, so it's a complete set."
Old Madam Gu already disliked people who were ugly, and seeing you like that only intensified her disgust. She laughed and said, "Alright, alright, Mother knows he meant it. Take a look at those strings of coins. Don't just focus on the box."
The box is made of ebony, large and rough, but the carving shows a lot of thought and effort. The birds and trees under the lid are lifelike.
Qiuju hurriedly went to get it, and returned a moment later with a large box.
Cheng Ge'er's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed "Wow!"
Qin Yuan exclaimed, "That box is really beautiful. Mother, it's not that the things outside are bad, but that even a big box is so exquisite."
Qiuju smiled and said, "The old lady has been talking about it for a long time, saying that those bracelets would definitely look bad on you, Madam."
Qin Yuan observed this but also paid attention.
Qin Yuan said she would keep everything the two said in mind and would only contribute one or two incense recipes that she could use daily. As for how to handle things between you and Ranxiangju after you opened the shop, you can first discuss a plan with Manager Re.
Rong Momo looked at her mother with a wronged expression, then at her eldest wife, and said, "Is it because I'm unhappy to see you? You just wanted to come to my place to freeload, since you have somewhere to eat now. I never expected that I would be so happy to see you. You should leave now."
Lord Gu listened intently from the side, occasionally glancing at Qin Yuan, seemingly having nothing to say.
Then everyone praised it.
You Lan then reached out and opened the box. The box used a hidden clasp; it would open with a heavy snap when the latch was pressed. If the latch was pressed, it would open even if the box was dropped on the ground.
Everyone was stunned for a moment.
Madam Gu said, "Next time I find some bracelets that I want to send over, I think about the situation outside the mansion and send someone out to cause trouble. It's just a pity that he came today, so let him wear them back."
Upon seeing me, You Lan remembered that You Lanfan was supposed to have dinner at Wutong Garden, so why did Shangzi chase him to the lower room?
Your skin is delicate and fair, your fingers are slender like fresh scallions, and your nails are long and pointed, even dyed with balsam flowers.
Qin Yuan said, "What ingenious craftsmanship!"
Qin Yuan coaxed Old Madam Gu to eat one less bowl of rice, and she herself ate until she was stuffed by chewing and swallowing quickly.
"It's ugly, it's really ugly,"
"What's bad about it?"
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