Tianliangyuan

Chapter 372 Adding makeup

Princess Leyang's pharmacy was doing well because it was located near the official road, which attracted many merchants, including some herbal medicine merchants who would then buy large quantities of herbs from the pharmacy.

If the pharmacies here relied solely on locals to buy medicine, they would probably go bankrupt.

The main problem is that these days, medicinal herbs are too expensive. When people are sick, they just drink hot water or boil some herbs themselves. Nobody wants to go to a clinic or pharmacy.

Princess Leyang is about to get married, which is a joyous occasion.

Given the relationship between Princess Leyang and Xu Zhaozhao, it was natural that a grand gift would be presented.

The day before their wedding, many of the women came to keep Princess Qi and Princess Leyang company and chat with them.

Xu Zhaozhao was no exception.

Princess Zhao Yue, the wife of Prince Zhong, also arrived. Her relationship with Xu Zhaozhao can be described as both rival and friend.

Because Xu Zhaozhao had helped her before, but the Xu family clearly didn't take sides, Zhao Yue's attitude towards her was purely businesslike.

Xu Zhaozhao naturally had no objection to this.

Who can blame her when she's a princess!

In such a setting, it would be inconvenient for Jiang Ning, a concubine, to appear in public.

But the Jiang family will also come.

For example, Jiang Yanhui's wife.

Jiang Wenxiang has now entered officialdom thanks to Jiang Yanhui's return. Previously, he had been frowning because of his father's influence.

Who would have thought that Jiang Yanhui would return with meritorious service so soon!

Jiang Yanhui's wife, Song, is currently enjoying great success.

Although Jiang Yanhui only has a sinecure now, he has at least regained his official status. Most importantly, his son Jiang Wenxiang can finally make a name for himself in the officialdom.

For Mrs. Song, her son was the most important person.

As soon as Madam Song turned her head, she saw Xu Zhaozhao and whispered to the lady beside her, "Everyone knows that Xu Zhaozhao has a good relationship with the princess. I wonder what kind of dowry she will give the princess."

"That's hard to say. Everyone knows that the Princess of Anle is rich! She might just give us a few chests of copper coins."

Before he could finish speaking, a chorus of sneers erupted around him.

This is a sarcastic remark directed at Xu Zhaozhao, a noblewoman, who is tainted with the stench of money and doesn't know how to avoid suspicion!

In short, in some people's eyes, Xu Zhaozhao is someone they both hate for being rich and laugh at for being materialistic, a complete display of envy, jealousy and hatred.

Xu Zhaozhao wasn't annoyed. After all, it was her money, and other people could say whatever they wanted.

When Princess Leyang saw her coming, she was naturally delighted and welcomed her into the house, pulling her aside to whisper secrets.

"Now that you're getting married, as your close friend, I should at least give you a gift that you'll like."

"Take it out and let me see it."

Xu Zhaozhao teased her, "You don't look like a noble lady at all right now."

"If it doesn't look like it, then it doesn't look like it. What's the point of hiding it from you?"

This shows that she is not treated like an outsider at all.

Xu Zhaozhao smiled and handed her a small box, which Shaoyao had given her before they entered the house.

"what is this?"

"Cui Shu is a military general. Whether in the capital or on the battlefield, he will inevitably deal with rough men, and perhaps even bandits. This bottle of medicine is made using the prescription given by Immortal Sun, and I have used some special methods to preserve it. There are only three pills in each bottle, and there are three bottles in total. As long as the bottle is not opened, the medicine can be preserved for three years. Once opened, the medicine must be used within one month, otherwise it will lose its efficacy."

"What kind of medicine is this?"

Princess Leyang didn't seem to mind; she was simply curious.

"As long as your head is still intact and your heart hasn't been ripped out, take one pill to save your life. Take another pill twelve hours later to control the worsening of your injuries. Take the last pill three days later to ensure your survival."

Princess Leyang was hesitant to accept such a precious pill.

"Such excellent medicine must have used up a lot of precious medicinal materials, right?"

Princess Leyang understood that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this medicine could bring people back from the dead.

Besides, she knew of the great name of Immortal Sun.

Moreover, Cui Shu was also injured during the last northern expedition, but he recovered quickly after using the medicine Xie Zheng gave him, which was significantly more effective than other medicines. Cui Shu told her all of this.

"Zhaozhao, thank you. I accept this generous gift, and I also thank you on behalf of Cui Shu."

"No need to thank me! I'd rather you never need this kind of medicine in your entire lives."

Princess Leyang was about to say something sentimental, her face full of emotion, when she heard this sentence, she immediately lost her mood.

"This medicine is just one of them. Take a look at the ones below."

Princess Leyang took out three small medicine bottles, with several pieces of paper underneath.

Princess Leyang could vaguely see the appearance of a red seal on it.

It's not what she thinks, is it?

As soon as Princess Leyang opened it, she saw the house deed.

"You know about the Yunqi Town I built in Lantian County. I see that your medicinal herb business is doing well, and there will definitely be more merchants coming and going there in the future. I think the courtyard you bought before was a bit small, so I brought the deed to the house next door as well to give to you."

Princess Leyang's eyes immediately lit up.

"Oh, my Zhaozhao is the best!"

Xu Zhaozhao's eyes welled up with tears as she was held in her arms.

Compared to those three bottles of pills, what is a house outside Lantian County?

But out of all these people, only Xu Zhaozhao gave her the things she liked and wanted the most.

Ever since she started doing business with Xu Zhaozhao, Princess Leyang has felt more and more that a woman needs money in her own hands to feel more confident.

As for status and position, those are blessings.

Besides, people like them don't need to personally negotiate deals, so who would complain about having too much money?

"Okay, let go now, or you'll ruin my makeup."

Princess Leyang chuckled, then released her and glared at her: "I just got you flowers. Why did you dress up so nicely for no reason? Does your Sanlang really want you to come out looking so beautiful?"

Xu Zhaozhao's eyes narrowed immediately, and the two started playfully fighting.

Princess Leyang's wedding, according to the regulations given by the Ministry of Rites, was naturally grand and lively.

The issue of social status is something that money can't overcome.

Cui Shu and Xie Zheng had a good relationship. When Cui Shu got married, Xie Zheng gave him a newly made lance. Perhaps knowing that he was short of money, he also slipped him a flying coin from Daxing Bank.

When Cui Shu saw that it was five hundred strings of cash, he was overjoyed.

That's enough to buy a small house in the capital.

"It's always us brothers who know when to help me in my time of need!"

Cui Shu's family held a prestigious position, but they were not particularly wealthy.

They certainly had some fixed farmland and shops, but due to years of poor management, coupled with the fact that the large Yue State Duke's Mansion had to support some relatives and some orphans of the remnants of the army, the expenses were quite considerable.

Over the past decade, it has been able to barely maintain some semblance of dignity.

Of course, the Yue State Duke's mansion has many good things in its storeroom, but these are all inanimate objects that can be given as gifts but cannot be pawned.

Being from aristocratic families, each one has its own difficulties!