Mr. Wang was sorting out the account books in his study. When he received the report from the housekeeper, he was a little stunned. Were they the couple who saved his life?
Coming here from the distant Shuntian Prefecture? What a coincidence.
He put down his work and hurried out to entertain the guests. He would never forget the life-saving grace.
"...I cough when I go to sleep or move around at night, and I also cough when I talk too much. Cough cough!"
Jiang Yue had already noticed that Young Master Wang coughed three times after speaking three sentences.
The housekeeper left them in the reception room. They looked at each other, not knowing what to say since they were not familiar with each other to begin with. The atmosphere was very awkward for a while.
Jiang Yue casually asked about Prince Wang's cough.
It was meant to ease the awkwardness, but was misunderstood by Mr. Wang who had come out. He had always thought that Madam Jiang was a medical practitioner and had some miraculous medicine.
He had an unstoppable joy on his face, thinking that Madam Jiang wanted to cure his son's illness.
"Madam Jiang, my son caught a cold while checking accounts last winter, and this cough has taken root since then. Qingshui City has everything good, but it's short of medicinal herbs. If Madam Jiang can cure my son, the Wang family will definitely reward him handsomely."
He originally had a wife and a concubine, and had three sons and two daughters, but now he only had two sons and one daughter. He had devoted all his efforts to raising this eldest son, and he was the most intelligent and favored son.
Jiang Yue was momentarily stunned when she heard what Master Wang said. Looking at him again, he had obviously aged a lot, with his hair streaked with silver.
She did have some medicine in her hand, but...she changed her mind and wanted to do business.
"Master Wang, Young Master Wang, I still have some rare medicine from the Western Regions. If you trust me, I'll sell it to you for two hundred taels a bottle."
Another miraculous medicine from the Western Regions!
He had been saved by a miracle drug from the Western Regions before. The two looked at each other and smiled, "Of course I can trust you!"
Wang Wenxuan was annoyed by the cough. Regardless of whether it was impolite or not, he couldn't eat or sleep well, and he felt like he was going to cough out his lungs. It was really uncomfortable.
Then Madam Jiang said, "Medicine can cure most diseases, but if you want a cure, you still have to rely on diet. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to be cured."
"I'm sure there's plenty of vegetables in your house, but I wonder if there are any pears?"
Hehe, she has a cheating tool, it would be a waste if she doesn’t use it!
The first batch of pears and apples in the space have been harvested; they can't finish them even if they occasionally eat them. The loquats, peaches, and passion fruit from June and July are also ripe, perfect for Prince Wang. They promote salivation and soothe the throat, clear away heat and calm the nerves, and aid in digestion and appetite...
She can list a lot of benefits, and the more fresh fruits and vegetables, the better.
Master Wang frowned. He knew stewed pears could cure coughs, but even after sending people to search the countryside, they were hard to find. The fruit hadn't even grown before it was devoured by the starving people. He did have a few trees planted on his farm, but due to the unusual weather, they produced very little fruit.
"I do have some fruit, but they're expensive, ten taels per pound..."
Before she could finish, Mr. Wang stood up and said hurriedly, "Buy it, let's buy it!"
Jiang Yue did some calculations in her mind and decided that she could give him a small bottle of cough syrup and then sell him ten kilograms of snow pears and ten kilograms of loquats.
It's a bit eye-catching...
But no matter what she does now, she won't keep a low profile. High risk, high return, if not now, when will she make money? Don't miss this opportunity!
Jiang Yue took the backpack from her mule cart, took out a bottle of brown medicine with the packaging torn off and handed it to Wang Wenxuan.
"This is a cough medicine. It clears heat and moistens the lungs, reduces phlegm and relieves coughs. It's already brewed, so there's no need to boil it. Take it three times a day, one small spoonful each time."
"Ahem!" Wang Wenxuan took the strange medicine bottle with both hands, "T-this is the magical medicine from the Western Regions?"
Jiang Yue pretended to be mysterious, but smiled without saying anything. In the eyes of the Wang family, wasn't this a sign of consent?
Without waiting for Mr. Wang to call out, the housekeeper brought a set of white porcelain bowls and spoons.
Wang Wenxuan looked back and forth at the small bottle in his hand, a little embarrassed, "Excuse me, how do I open it?"
"Just twist hard to the right."
Seeing that he was so cautious and looked as if he was afraid of spoiling something, Jiang Yue helped him unscrew it and pour it into the small spoon.
Everyone stared intently. This medicinal slurry was completely different from the decoctions they had taken before. It was thick and rich, with a faint medicinal fragrance. Unlike the bitter smell of herbal decoctions in the past, it was not like the bitter smell that filled the entire room.
Wang Wenxuan held the bowl in his left hand and gently pinched the handle of the spoon with his slender fingers in his right hand and brought it to his mouth, fearing that the precious medicinal materials would be wasted.
As soon as the medicine entered his mouth, it didn't feel like a decoction at all, but rather like a syrup, not bitter at all. As it slid down his throat, a light cooling sensation surged over him, subsiding the itch.
It really is a miracle drug!
He licked the spoon clean like a child licking candy, but no one found it funny. This was a sign of respect for the miracle drug!
"Wenxuan, how is it?"
Wang Wenxuan nodded to his father with a smile on his face, "Very good!"
Mr. Wang's frown relaxed instantly. It worked so quickly. Two hundred taels is not expensive!
Under everyone's astonished gaze, Jiang Yue opened the backpack again and took out the fruits one by one, not even willing to give them a cloth bag.
Mr. Wang's hands were shaking as he held up a pear as big as a woman's fist.
This kind of pear isn't found locally. Local pears have thick skins, large cores, and a slightly astringent taste. An old friend once gave him pears from out of town. They were sweet and juicy, but the skin wasn't as thin as this...
One pound and ten taels, not expensive!
Jiang Yue took out thirteen pears. She had a small scale that she had bought when she was stocking up on supplies, which came in handy.
"Ten pounds in total, not counting the remainder. Do you want this much? If it's more, even half is enough..."
"Not much, not much!" shouted Master Wang.
He still thinks it’s not enough!
Jiang Yue originally thought that including the cost of the medicine it would be four hundred taels, which was not an exorbitant price, but she didn't expect them to be so generous.
She herself was a poor person who had suddenly become rich, and she really couldn't imagine the world of the rich.
Mr. Wang had sharp eyes and noticed that there seemed to be something in the backpack. He smiled and said, "Madam Jiang, it would be great if you could bring some more."
It’s not her fault for asking for too much, the fish took the bait automatically.
"There are seven or eight apples, which symbolize peace and well-being and are suitable for patients to maintain their health."
She took out a round fruit, slightly smaller than a pear, but about the same size.
"Open one and try it first. Please ask the housekeeper to clean it."
"Hey!" Steward Wang quickly took the expensive fruit in his hands, took it to the kitchen, and washed it with well water. Maybe he could even get a treat from the master!
Jiang Yue looked at the sky, seeing it was almost noon, and decided to make a quick decision. She took out the fruit knife she had kept for herself and cut the apple into small pieces in a few strokes.
"Peace and prosperity"—when Mr. Wang heard the meaning and saw the color, his heart was already moved. After tasting it, he was completely satisfied.
He immediately made the decision and took as many as he could get!
The wife and little girl at home also need to nourish their bodies.
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