Not long after she went downstairs, the plump maid who had been having dinner with Madam Zheng upstairs came looking for her with a beaming smile.
Upon seeing Chi Qiao, she took out a bottle of ointment from her sleeve and handed it to her.
"Auntie, my wife noticed that your ears were red and swollen from the cold, and guessed that you must be feeling uncomfortable, so she asked me to bring you this ointment."
This ointment is a secret recipe from my wife's family. After applying it, the chilblains will heal within half a month at the latest.
And as long as it doesn't get frostbite in the future, it won't recur.
However, some of the ingredients in this ointment are hard to find, making it difficult for outsiders to even buy a bottle!
Chi Qiao understood the meaning behind her words, and as she reached out to take it, she quickly said:
"Your wife is very kind. Please thank her for me!"
Since these medicinal herbs are hard to find, I can't just accept it without a second thought.
"I wonder how much this ointment costs per bottle?"
The plump girl was named Xiaoyuan, and she was the daughter of the wet nurse of the wife of the county magistrate Zheng.
Although there is an age gap between the master and servant, it does not prevent them from growing up together.
She said this to let Chi Qiao know how good her mistress was, not for a few taels of silver.
So when he heard this, he smiled and replied, "I will pass on your message, Auntie."
But let's not mention the money again.
The lady was kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see those she was close to suffering from the cold.
So, Auntie should just accept this ointment.
If there's nothing else, I'll head back now!
After she finished speaking, she quietly looked at Chi Qiao.
Seeing that she didn't react, he turned and left.
After Chi Qiao and the others left, he looked at the porcelain bottle in his hand.
Afterwards, I parted the cork and smelled it, discovering a faint, pleasant fragrance.
She tried pouring out a little more, and seeing that the medicine was like water, she simply applied it to her somewhat icy fingers.
In just two breaths, the medicine was absorbed without any discomfort, so he put the porcelain bottle away with peace of mind.
She planned to wipe her ears and toes after returning to Qin Mu's house.
This damn weather is freezing!
When Xiaoyu gave her the hat, she thought that since the original owner had a lot of long hair, her scalp wouldn't get cold, but she overlooked the ears.
She should have cut her hair when she was at home.
The idea that one's body and hair are gifts from one's parents has no meaning for her.
They severed ties with the Zhou family long ago.
She can cut her hair whenever she wants.
After being cut short, it's also convenient to wear a hat.
Unfortunately, she hadn't anticipated that things would turn out this way.
The thought of having to travel for many days to get back made her scalp tingle.
No, she'll stay home as much as possible after returning to Qin Mu's house.
She needs to make herself another hat; the beret that Little Fish prepared, even if it's leather, won't do.
She wanted a hat made of rabbit or fox fur.
It would be even better if it could be stuffed with cotton.
When she gets back, she'll definitely cover her scalp and ears completely.
Also, make sure to cover your heels and hands; it would be best to make a pair of fleece-lined socks.
If you don't have any, you can fill it with cotton.
Anyway, her wild sheepskin boots were made a little longer.
She didn't want to go back and develop other chilblains that then fester...
It must be said that Zheng County Magistrate's wife is very trustworthy.
Not long after Xiaoyuan left, Manager Cheng came over with documents in his hand.
Because Chi Qiao, or rather, the original Zhou Sanya, was illiterate to outsiders.
Therefore, after reviewing the document again and again, Chi Qiao directly said to Manager Cheng:
"I only recognize my own name. Can I ask Brother Qin to take a look at what's written on this document?"
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