NOVEL NEXT Chapter 194: Chapter 194 More People Bought Loquat
Syrup—1
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“Born without sighting mankind, die without viewing the body.” Wei Mingting frowned deeply.
“What should we do now?” Mrs. Yun asked worriedly, highly concerned that her husband would be implicated.
The Imperial Court is already aware of this matter and has sent a high-ranking minister to handle it. His dual task is to locate the seventh prince and to investigate the assassin,” Wei Mingting replied.
But what if they still can’t find anything…” Mrs. Yun didn’t dare to contemplate.
“Madam, stop worrying. The situation has come to this point, and we can only do what we can and leave the rest to fate. If we are really implicated, I have nothing to say.”
Despite his fatigue, Wei Mingting managed to think calmly.
“I understand.” Mrs. Yun still couldn’t put her mind at ease. However, she reined in her worry in front of her husband, appearing considerate and understanding to lessen his concern.
“Hmm, you’ve been working hard recently. With the approach of the new year there are more things to handle yet, and the kids also need your care,” said Wei Mingting.
“My Lord, don’t worry. Everything at home is under control. You should rest early today,” Mrs. Yun responded.
Mrs. Yun knew that Wei Mingting had matters to address very early the next day, so she tended to Wei Mingting to retire and rest for the night.
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Early the next morning, Wei Mingting rushed out of the house.
In the following few days, the Colonel’s mansion remained relatively peaceful.
The relationship between Wei Ruo and Mrs. Yun was still cold. Wei Ruo turned a blind eye to Mrs. Yun’s discontent.
During dinner, Mrs. Yun kept her face cold, and Wei Ruo did not utter a single word, just focusing on eating.
Not only that, with the very real examples of Old Master Xiu and the old Madam of the Yuan Family’s third branch, many people learned about Wei Ruo’s loquat syrup.
Recent weather was exceptionally cold, and many people caught colds. Among those who displayed coughing symptoms, especially the elderly, were not in the minority.
Therefore, they also came to Wei Ruo to purchase her loquat syrup, which she continued to sell at ten taels of silver per jar.
Having sold a jar to Old Lady Xiu for ten taels of silver, she couldn’t possibly sell to others at a different price. She either wouldn’t sell or would sell it for ten taels of silver per jar.
Mrs. Yun knew about this. The customers would often meet Mrs. Yun before they met Wei Ruo since they came specifically to find Wei Ruo to buy her product.
Mrs. Yun was upset, but there was nothing she could do. She couldn’t drive away those who came with smiling faces. She could only watch, with wide open eyes, as her precious eldest daughter was trading goods just like a merchant.
But Mrs. Yun was somewhat misguided in her worries; those in the Government City that bought Wei Ruo’s loquat syrup, and even those that didn’t, held no contempt for Wei Ruo.
Firstly, Wei Ruo was initially giving it out as gifts. The initial batches given to the old Madam of the Yuan Family’s third branch and the Old Lady of the Xiu family were all gifts. Later on, the Old Lady Xiu forcefully paid money for them, hoping to maintain a long-term supply from Wei Ruo. This was something that Old Lady Xiu had openly admitted to others.
Secondly, what Wei Ruo was selling was medicine that can cure illnesses Though merchants might be looked down upon, doctors would never be Great medicinal prescriptions and drugs are not just ordinary commodities.
However, Mrs. Yun didn’t know about this. Even those who came to buy medicine from Wei Ruo were full of smiles, complimenting Wei Ruo’s capabilities; Mrs. Yun was still deeply unsatisfied with her eldest daughter’s actions.
Wei Ruo didn’t concern herself with this and not only continued to sell her loquat syrup, but still regularly went to the manor.
Manager Yu settled Zhu Zongyu’s medical bills, the price came to twenty taels. Manager Yu added up the expenses Zhu Zongyu incurred during his stay at the manor including food, clothes, and medicinal materials, rounded it to an even figure of twenty taels of silver. This figure neither profited from nor short-changed Zhu Zongyu.
Then, Zhu Zongyu paid Manager Yu one hundred twenty taels, the excess hundred taels being Wei Ruo’s consultation fee.
Wei Ruo had told Manager Yu in advance, when settling accounts with Zhu Zongyu, all expenses for meals and medicine should be clearly calculated to avoid a loss. If Zhu Zongyu wanted to give more, there was no need to refuse, he should just accept as is.
Therefore, Manager Yu accepted the money and, after reporting to Wei Ruo, allocated it to the manor’s daily expenditure.
The actions from Fan Chengxu’s side were also swift. Within three days, Fan Chengxu had some medicinal materials delivered to Wei Ruo, accompanied by a considerable amount of supplements.
The medicinal materials listed by Wei Ruo were indeed rare and valuable. Fan Chengxu managed to find them all, but the quantity was far from what Wei Ruo requested.
However, in order not to delay the treatment process, Fan Chengxu sent what was available first.
Weit Ruo divided the delivered medicinal materials. One part was mixed with other medicinal materials to formulate a prescription, which Manager Yu boiled daily for Zhu Zongyu. Another part was used in her medicinal ointment for which she was preparing a specially made ointment to treat Zhu Zongyu’s ’ scars.
The end product, an ointment worth dozens of taels of silver, was put in a container the size of a rouge box.
Weit Ruo planned to apply it on Zhu Zongyu’s face first. She could tell Zhu Zongyu wished more to restore his facial appearance first. Although the scars left from the knife wounds, as well as other abrasions and contusions on his body, were even more hideous and terrifying, at least no one would see them on a daily basis. As long as they healed well, they did not affect his daily life. This medicated ointment was so precious ordinary people couldn’t afford it. On the 20th of the twelfth lunar month.
After another five days of rest, Zhu Zongyu’s physical condition improved a lot more. He was more agile when walking, but did not venture out of the yard without Wei Ruo’s permission.
Today, Wei Ruo came to the manor to discuss some matters concerning the
New Year celebration with Manager Yu. As usual, she was going to see Zhu Zongyu, taking his pulse, and thoroughly checking the wounds on his face and arms.
Wei Ruo also asked Zhu Zongyu some usual questions:
Wei Ruo asked, “Prince Zhu, how has your mental condition and appetite been these two days?”
Zhu Zongyu answered, “Both are pretty good.”
Wei Ruo asked, “Have you increased your daily activity duration?”
Zhu Zongyu replied, “Yes, I have increased it slightly. I dare not move too much, fearing it might tear the wounds.”
Wei Ruo asked, “Are the healing areas itchy?”
Zhu Zongyu answered, “Very itchy. Manager Yu told me itching is a normal phenomenon of wound healing and it should not be touched.”
Wei Ruo asked, “Does the ointment applied on your face alleviate the itchiness?”
Zhu Zongyu answered, “The ointment has a cooling effect. Upon applying, it eased the itchiness.”
There seemed to be no issues after inquiring.
“Your recovery is quite good. Keep it up, take your medicine on time daily, and move around a bit. Maintain a good mood,” Wei Ruo summarized in the end.
Do I have a chance to fully recover?” asked Zhu Zongyu.
‘For the injury on your face, as I have mentioned to you before, as long as you follow my instructions and have enough money and time, there is a chance However, your body scars might be too deep, I can’t guarantee that they won’t leave marks. But it shouldn’t bother your day-to-day life, and if you exercise frequently, you can continue martial arts,” Wei Ruo answered.
“That’s enough,” Zhu Zongyu was very satisfied with Wei Ruo’s response.
After asking the questions, Wei Ruo said to Zhu Zongyu, “I am going to the fields now, if you want to get some fresh air, you can come along and walk around nearby..”