Xiao Yuanche had been busy with official duties for a day and had just returned to the inner room. Mrs. Ding had already sent away the maids, so she couldn't wait to pull Xiao Yuanche in front of the bed.
Xiao Yuanche said helplessly: "Madam... Madam... I'm very tired this day. Let me have a cup of tea first before we talk."
Mrs. Ding glared at him and said angrily: "Drink tea, drink tea, you know how to drink tea. Tomorrow is the birthday of Mrs. Taiwei Yang Wenxian. Where is the thing I asked you to ask for?"
Xiao Yuanche chuckled and said, "What are you so anxious about, madam? How could you forget about it?" As he said that, he took out a paper bag from his arms and handed it to Madam Ding.
Mrs. Ding then took the paper bag and opened it carefully.
What you see is a pack of ten pale silver pills, which are crystal clear, extremely smooth, and have an indescribable elegant fragrance.
Mrs. Nading had never seen such a wonderful thing before. She gently touched the pill with her hand and felt an extremely cool feeling between her tentacles.
Mrs. Ding then said curiously: "This is what girl Jing Shu said...Lengxiang Pills? Then Su Ling won't use fake ones to deceive her husband, right?"
"Hmph -" Xiao Yuanche raised his eyebrows and snorted: "Who is your husband? Is he a good Sikong? How dare he, Su Ling, dare to fool me? That head is probably not enough for me to chop off...
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Mrs. Ding was overjoyed, picked up the pill, stood up and left.
Xiao Yuanche asked in confusion: "Madam, it's so late, why are you going out?"
Mrs. Ding glanced at him and said, "You drink your tea, and I'll go find Jingshu and figure out how to use this thing."
Xiao Yuanche didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "It's already such an hour, I'm afraid Jingshu may have fallen asleep."
Mrs. Ding didn't care much, she still opened the door and went out, saying only: "If it's too late, I will rest in girl Jingshu's room, and you and your good tea will accompany me..."
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As he said that, he left like the wind and fire.
Xiao Yuanche didn't stop her either. Mrs. Ding was gone, and he was at ease. After tasting the tea for a while, his brows became more and more wrinkled. He always felt that his tea lacked some flavor.
He said to himself: "My tea is the tribute tea used by the emperor. Compared with Su Ling's...what's it called Maojian, it really has a bad taste."
"This kid... always does some weird things." He thought of Su Ling's appearance again in his mind, and for some reason, there was a trace of kindness in his eyes that he had never seen before.
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The next day.
Mrs. Ding and Xiao Jingshu were dressed particularly radiantly. It seemed that they had used the cold fragrance pills, and their skin looked particularly smooth. Xiao Jingshu's skin was even better than snow, and could be broken by a blow. The two of them got together.
The carriage rushed towards Taiwei Yang Wenxian's house with shouts and crowds.
Men’s battlefield is in temples, and women’s battlefield is naturally gatherings of all sizes.
After a short period of time, the carriage arrived at a high-ranking mansion. It was Taiwei Yang's mansion.
There was already a man who looked like a young gentleman in front of the door, wearing a new light blue suit, standing there to greet many guests.
I had already seen the Sikong Mansion's carriage and hurried up to meet it.
The young man very attentively took the horse stool and lifted the curtain. He helped Mrs. Ding get out of the carriage. Cao Jingshu jumped down from the carriage, snapped her fingers towards the young man and said, "Brother Shuzu."
OK!"
It turns out that this young master is Yang Shuzu, the only son of Taiwei Yang Wenxian.
Yang Shuzu, who has just turned eighteen this year, is famous for his talents. In Longtai City, Kyoto, when it comes to articles and poems, Xiao Yuanche's third son, Xiao Sishu, is the leader, followed by Yang Shuzu. In the literary world
On top of that, the two young talents were collectively called "Xiao Yang".
Yang Shuzu's father, Yang Wenxian, was also from the Longtai clan. He was quite capable, and with the addition of the clan's powerful family members, he had now become the Grand Lieutenant of the Jin Dynasty.
It's just that Yang Wen's ancestors have a very upright family style. Although they are suppressed by Xiao Yuanche's power, their hearts are more or less towards the current imperial court. The only son Yang Shuzu seems to be quite disapproving of his father's actions, and his political views are not consistent.
.Although Yang Wenxian was respectful to Xiao Yuanche on the surface, he had no intention of completely leaning towards him.
But this Yang Shuzu was different from his father. He had frequent contacts with Xiao Sishu, the Third Young Master of Sikong. They admired each other's talent and reputation. They sang many poems and songs. In the past year or so, he had been spending time with some young talents all day long.
The third young master, Xiao Sishu, was hanging out together, drinking and singing, extremely elegant.
However, what is strange about Yang Shuzu's behavior is that his father Yang Wenxian never paid attention to it, but instead acquiesced.
Yang Shuzu went to Xiao Sishu's house all day long and would always meet Xiao Jingshu. Xiao Jingshu had a sassy personality and was not as delicate as the young ladies from wealthy families. In addition, her appearance was praised as the most beautiful woman in Longtai, Kyoto.
Yang Shuzu also paid great attention to this unruly girl. He talked to her frequently and always had some inexplicable emotions in his heart.
However, Xiao Jingshu didn't know anything about Yang Shuzu's thoughts. She only thought it was because he was on good terms with his brother and loved the house and the bird.
When Yang Shuzu saw Xiao Jingshu in light yellow clothes getting out of the car, he always felt that Xiao Jingshu today was more charming and incomparably beautiful than before.
But when I saw this bright and beautiful girl, she was dressed in a quite agile yellow cedar, her clothes were gently rippling in the wind, her eyes were flowing, her cheeks were dizzy, her brows were furrowed, her face was evenly red, and her lips were smiling. She was truly born to be charming.
For a moment, I was fascinated by it.
Xiao Jingshu giggled, thinking it was the magical effect of Lengxiang Pills, and waved her hand in front of Yang Shuzu's eyes. Then Yang Shuzu felt that he was losing his temper, and laughed hurriedly: "Sister Jingshu has not been seen for a few days, and she is even more confused.
It’s so beautiful.”
Xiao Jingshu laughed and said, "I'm not brother Sishu. Go talk to him about your flattery."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Ding beside her nodded fondly on Xiao Jingshu's forehead and said, "You are such a rude girl, how could you talk to Shu Zu?"
Yang Shuzu smiled disapprovingly, bowed to Mrs. Ding and said, "Yesterday, my mother was still saying that Madam, you are busy with Sikong's housework every day. I wonder if you can come to this birthday banquet. Now that you are here, I'm sorry.
It's too late for my son to be happy, it's really a blessing for my Yang family. I haven't seen you for a long time, Madam, please be well. It's really a sin for me not to greet you frequently!"
Mrs. Ding was very happy after hearing these thoughtful words from him, and she laughed and said: "My dear Shu Zuer, I gave birth to four children, but they all were ignorant, but your mouth is like
He is as if he has been covered with honey, he is really a sensible child."
Yang Shuzu smiled, came over personally to help Mrs. Ding and said, "When the eldest lady came today, she looked much younger. If others didn't know better, they would have thought that she and sister Jingshu were sisters. I'm sorry for your maternal appearance.
I wish I could listen to the eldest lady’s teachings every day.”
He used the word "mother's grace", which made Mrs. Ding feel even better. Mrs. Ding knew who she should use the word "mother's grace".
Although she was happy in her heart, Mrs. Ding still smiled and said: "Let's just talk about this in private. Don't talk to anyone else."
Yang Shuzu nodded hurriedly and said: "What the eldest lady said is absolutely true. Shuzu has written it down."
Mrs. Ding then smiled and said, "Where is your eldest mother?"
Yang Shuzu hurriedly led the way: "My mother is accompanying the guests in the main hall. Today is my mother's birthday. The eldest lady of the Kong family, the eldest lady of the Dong family, and the eldest lady of the Xu family are all here, waiting for you to come."
With that said, he helped Mrs. Ding towards the main hall inside.
Xiao Jingshu also followed behind.
The auspicious time has come, and people are drinking and drinking, drinking and delicacies, and singing and dancing.
The birthday banquet of Mrs. Yang's family has officially begun.
The people sitting in the main hall are all well-established ladies. Mrs. Kong is the eldest wife of Kong Hechen of Dahonglu, Mrs. Dong is the eldest wife of Dong Liao, the uncle of the emperor of the dynasty, and Mrs. Xu is the eldest wife of the Central Government.
Shu Ling Xu Wenruo’s biological mother.
They are women, no matter what their husbands are like in court, but they are very active in private. Although they do not distinguish each other on the surface, secretly they compare their husbands with each other, compare their clothes, and compare their makeup. It is not that today one family is overpowering that family.
, that is, the family that will win tomorrow will have a small victory over this one.
Even though this is the case, they are still called sisters and sisters, and they are like a family that loves each other.
The ladies are in one place, and the young ladies of each family are in the same place.
Compared with those ladies who are graceful and luxurious, these young ladies are even more colorfully dressed, glorious and charming.
Young people are naturally no more mature and prudent than mothers. They gather together and chatter, talking about which young master is suave and which family has exquisite rouge and gouache.
However, for some reason, today, both the ladies and the ladies are secretly focusing on Mrs. Ding and Xiao Jingshu. They all praised the two ladies for their radiance, complexion and temperament. In addition, the two ladies indeed have fair and tender skin today, and Ding
The lady's wrinkles seemed to have faded a lot.
Not only that, the subtle and elegant fragrance on the two of them is even more remarkable. It is different from other people's gouache and rouge, and has a unique charm.
So, these ladies and gentlemen, while pulling Mrs. Ding, gathered around Xiao Jingshu, and they all curiously asked which shop's rouge and gouache they had used recently, and why she looked so radiant.
Mrs. Ding and Xiao Jingshu saw that they had defeated them for a while, and they felt even more comfortable and overjoyed. They did not hide anything and told everything about the Lengxiang Wan.
Xiao Jingshu even said in front of the whole hall that the cold-flavored pills were very useful, nourishing the skin, and keeping youth forever. She also deliberately mentioned that the person who developed the cold-flavored pills was named Su Ling.
But she is a guest of her father's family.
For a while, he made all the ladies and young ladies envious.
After the birthday banquet was over, these women and young ladies took the carriage back. They immediately found the gentlemen in their houses and asked them to think of some way, even if it was just to find a way, and entrust Master Sikong to do it.
Come back with some cold fragrant pills.
When Mrs. Ding and Xiao Jingshu returned to Sikong Mansion, they still had smiles on their faces. Xiao Yuanche saw it and knew that he, Mrs. Yuan, would be in the limelight today, so he said diligently: "Madam is so radiant, I'm afraid today
In Yang Wenxian's house, he must be the center of attention."
Mrs. Ding pursed her lips and smiled before saying: "It can be considered that you have done a great thing by recruiting Su Ling as our guest. This cold scented pill is really wonderful. I must pay a visit to Mr. Su when I have time. He can make such a wonderful thing."
I'm afraid he's an old man."
Xiao Jingshu bent down and said with a smile: "What's the point of being an old apricot altar? I have seen Su Ling before, but she only looks sixteen or seventeen years old."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Ding turned her eyes, looked at Xiao Jingshu and said: "Sixteen or seventeen years old? He looks decent? He is about the same age as you, Jingshu... I will meet him someday."
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Xiao Jingshu's pretty face turned red and she said angrily: "Mother... Judging from what you said, it seems like your daughter can't get married..."
Everyone laughed.
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Early that morning, Su Ling and Du Heng still woke up listlessly. One was holding a broom and the other was holding a basin with sleepy eyes, thinking about opening the door to do the same cleaning work every day.
But the unattractive store door was only half open, and it was like a hornet's nest.
But I saw countless men and women, old and young. There were ladies and gentlemen from high-ranking families, servants and servants, and ordinary people. They were like countless bees that had been stung at home, and they poured in like a swarm.
If Su Ling and Du Heng hadn't reacted quickly enough and pulled open the door with their hands, they would have been knocked to the ground by the debris flow and would have been stepped on several times.
Du Heng was so panicked that he waved his big broom and shouted: "Why are there so many of you here so early? Are you here to smash, smash, and rob?"
Countless people were still pushing and shoving, swarming into the hall. Not only that, but they were also shouting: "Lengxiang Pills... let's buy Lengxiang Pills!"
What's more, he jingled the money bag in his hand and said, "Hurry up and sell it to us. We have plenty of money."
Su Ling and Du Heng are both monks. You look at me and I look at you. I wonder what happened when so many people suddenly came to buy Lengxiang Pills.
However, Su Ling and Du Heng were naturally extremely happy that business was getting better.
However, in the face of this fierce, thick crowd, endless chaos and crowding, Su Ling and Du Heng could only huddle behind the counter, looking helpless and weak.
The group of people ignored this and continued to rush forward. The counter was not strong, and it creaked even more when they were pushed, and it was about to fall apart.
In desperation, the two of them had no choice but to shout loudly: "Don't be crowded, don't be in a hurry, line up, we have plenty of cold scented pills here, I guarantee that everyone will have them!"
But no matter how loud they shouted, it was of no avail.
The crowd was quite large, and it was almost crowded to the entrance of this small alley.
After finally struggling to cope with the morning, the crowd gradually dispersed at noon.
Su Ling had no choice but to write a sign saying that the store would not be open in the afternoon. If you want Lenghianxiang Pills, come back tomorrow.
Finally feeling a little calmer. Su Ling and Du Heng sat in front of the table and drank several large bowls of tea, then held their cheeks and looked as if they couldn't laugh or cry.
Du Heng muttered: "When business is bad, I look forward to people coming...but when people do come, they will exhaust me to death."
Su Ling laughed loudly and said, "You are right. We have to find a way. If this continues, we will both be exhausted."
At this moment, someone knocked on the door in the backyard. Du Heng opened the door, and saw Guo Baiyi, dressed in white, walking in with a smile while waving a folding fan.
Seeing Su Ling's exhausted and embarrassed look, he said rather unreasonably: "Brother Su, why are you so tired? It's just past noon, why is it closed?"
Su Ling then spread his hands and said: "Business is too good, I quit!"
Guo Baiyi seemed to be teasing: "Since ancient times, business has been bad and businesses have closed down. Your business is so good that you have given up your choice, but it is also novel."
Su Ling rolled his eyes and then said with a sly smile: "This business belongs to you, me and Lao Xiao. You can't just be a hands-off shopkeeper. You don't know how you behaved like this this morning."
, my bad boy is about to be crushed. You have to help us find a way."
Suddenly he seemed puzzled and said: "Brother Guo, I'm also puzzled. How come my Lengxiang Pill seems to have become known to the whole of Kyoto overnight? What on earth is going on?"
Guo Baiyi laughed loudly and told the story about Mrs. Ding and Xiao Jingshu going to attend the birthday banquet, and then said: "What you said is true. Now this cold scented pill is famous all over Kyoto. I'm afraid you won't be here again."
It can’t stop either.”
After hearing this, Su Ling realized that there were these two live advertisements. No wonder so many people came to buy Lengxiang Pills.
This is not surprising. Whether it is Sikong Xiao's mansion or the mansions of Kong, Dong, Yang, and Xu, they are all high-ranking officials. In ancient times, what a lady in a high-ranking family would wear or use would become a city, or even
It is normal for countries to imitate the trend. Therefore, the reputation of Lengxiang Wan spread like wildfire.
Su Linghu's plan came to his mind, he spread his hands and said, "Oh, I'm afraid our business won't work out... The cooperation between you, me, and Lao Xiao can only go so far."
Hearing this, Guo Baiyi already knew what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd, but he just smiled and asked Shunyin: "This business is so good, why can't it be done?"
Su Ling put on a bitter face and said: "Business is good, but Du Heng and I are in a desperate situation. How can we take care of so many people? Also, when business is good, some people will be jealous.
If another troublemaker comes, we won't be able to fight..."
As he spoke, he glanced sideways at Guo Baiyi.
Guo Baiyi shook the folding fan a few times, then pointed at Su Ling and said with a smile: "You can play tricks with me. Whatever you want, just ask."
Su Ling then chuckled and said: "It's a good idea, but actually I don't need anything. First, the cold fragrance pills are so popular, so I have to keep up with the raw materials of these medicinal materials, otherwise the stock will be out of stock every three days, which is not good."
Guo Baiyi nodded and said, "This is no problem."
Su Ling added: "Moreover, I am the only one here with Du Heng. I also have to take some time to grind the medicinal powder in the back hall. The manpower is really stretched. Can you see if you can be accommodating with Lord Sikong?"
Tell me and send a few people over."
Guo Baiyi expected that Su Ling would care about his manpower, so he smiled and said, "How many people do you want?"
Su Ling raised a palm, shook it at Guo Baiyi and said, "No need for more, five people will be fine."
Hearing this, Guo Baiyi shook his head and said, "I can only give you four soldiers to help. You have to take care of people's food."
What the hell...
Su Ling rolled his eyes, then gritted his teeth and said: "Four people, four people..."
Du Heng was stunned for a moment, then ran away happily.
Guo Baiyi was even more confused and said with a smile: "What kind of good show is this, Brother Su? I want to take a look."
Su Ling laughed and said, "Don't worry, you will know later."
After nearly a quarter of an hour, Du Heng returned, only to find six small wooden plaques in his hand. On the wooden plaques was the Mercedes-Benz logo painted by Su Ling.
Su Ling took the round wooden sign and looked at it carefully, only to see that there were thin copper needles embedded behind the wooden sign.
So he waved to Guo Baiyi with a smile.
Guo Baiyi came over without knowing why, and Su Ling opened the nose of the copper needle and pinned the wooden sign in the shape of the Mercedes-Benz logo to Guo Baiyi's chest.
Then he looked up and down and said with satisfaction: "Well, our neighbor's carpenter's craftsmanship is really good, and the size of this wooden sign is just right."
Guo Baiyi looked at the wooden sign with the Mercedes-Benz logo on his chest, but he didn't understand it at all. He hurriedly asked: "What is this for?"
Su Ling chuckled and said: "This sign will be a symbol of the bad church's status from now on, and everyone who is not good at church will have to wear it!"
Only then did Guo Baiyi understand. He took down the wooden sign and said, "Then you can keep it, but I'm not here to sell medicine."
Su Ling curled her lips and said, "Then you, with your appearance in white clothes, wouldn't it be an understatement to be a medicine salesman?"
Guo Baiyi laughed loudly and sat for a while before getting up and saying goodbye.
Su Ling Qian warned Wan and asked him to bring four soldiers over early tomorrow, and also gave him two packs of Liuwei Dihuang Pills.
Only then did Guo Baiyi feel satisfied and agreed.
After Guo Baiyi left, Du Heng said: "Su Ling, your number...and that fish-butt number, and this weird logo, are they really useful?"
Su Ling laughed loudly and said: "What's a fish belly...and a monkey's butt?"
As he spoke, he stretched out his hands, pinched Du Heng's fat black face and said, "Old Du, just wait for tomorrow. My cold-flavored pills will definitely become popular in Longtai, Kyoto! You can count the money secretly by yourself. Laugh!"