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Chapter 36: Face-to-face consultation

When Wang's mother and Yu Nong entered the room, Wen Mingqian smiled and offered them seats.

The two refused to sit down no matter what, and only after being repeatedly persuaded did they sit down at an angle.

“Madam sent us here to thank you,” said Wang Mama, handing over the brocade box in her hand. “We didn’t know what you liked, so our Madam took the liberty of choosing a pair of crystal bead bracelets and also gave the Fourth Young Master a set of writing implements.”

The young maid, holding the writing implements, gently put down the box in her hands.

"Madam, you are too kind. How can I accept such a generous gift?" Wen Mingqian said hastily. "I am truly ashamed to receive it."

"Yes, yes!" Wang Mama said repeatedly. "You don't know how much that medicine saved our fourth young lady's life last time. Madam is also very grateful to you from the bottom of her heart."

"Has the Fourth Miss used that medicine?" Wen Mingqian asked with a smile. "It's good that it worked."

"It's incredibly effective, practically a miracle drug!" praised Madam Wang. "Not only is this medicine effective, but the face cream you gave Madam also looks amazing! She seems to have become several years younger."

When Wang's mother said this, Wen Mingqian understood that they had indeed come to express their gratitude, but the important thing was to ask for something.

Sure enough, Madam Wang continued, "Madam, do you still have those two treasures here? Our lady said she would appreciate it if you could give us some more."

We know that such a useful product must be made from very rare materials, so please tell us the price in silver. We will pay it all at once, and we absolutely cannot let you suffer any loss or financial loss.”

"Your wife is too kind. I make these things just for fun, and it's rare to find someone who appreciates them." Wen Mingqian never intended to make money from this; she wanted connections and relationships. "However, these things are indeed quite time-consuming to make, so I don't make many."

A slight look of disappointment appeared on Madam Wang's face, but she was also very understanding. She nodded and said, "What you say is true. Such exquisite and precious items must be extremely rare."

Wen Mingqian smiled and said, "No matter what, we can't neglect your wife and fourth daughter."

When Wang's mother heard her say that, she was overjoyed: "Oh my, you are so considerate. How can I possibly say anything to you?"

“However, there’s another way,” Wen Mingqian paused, “Although I have the ingredients here, and you can take them back, Mom, everyone’s skin is different. If you really want the best results, it would be best if I took a look at it myself and made a custom formula. Although it will take some time, the effect will be the best.”

“You are truly insightful and skillful! Even a rough man like me can understand it. It’s like having the same illness, but the prescriptions given after taking the pulse are not the same.” Madam Wang clapped her hands. “Madam’s willingness to go to such lengths warms our hearts. On behalf of our Madam and Fourth Miss, I thank you.”

“Since Miss Fourth’s face has fully recovered, there is no need to use facial medicine anymore. Too much of this stuff is as bad as too little,” Wen Mingqian said. “Actually, the reason Miss Fourth developed tinea was because her skin was not properly nourished. She needs to take good care of her skin for a year or two, and it will be completely cured.”

“My lady, you’re absolutely right. Otherwise, how come other people’s tinea can be cured with ordinary methods, but our fourth young lady’s is so stubborn!” Yu Nong couldn’t help but say as well. “She’s an unmarried young lady at the age when she should be concerned about her appearance, but she’s refused to go out and see anyone for half the year.”

"I just don't know when your wife and fourth daughter will be free so I can pay them a visit," Wen Mingqian said.

“Our lady has been relatively free these days, but it depends on when you’re not busy,” Mrs. Wang quickly said. “Besides, we’re the ones who need your help, so how can we trouble you to come to our door? We’ll come over ourselves.”

Wen Mingqian considered to himself that being too close would be inappropriate, as it might give the impression of being disrespectful; being too far would also be unacceptable, as it would seem insincere and disappointing. So he said, "Then let's set it for three days from now! I'll head over early on the sixteenth. I haven't been back to the capital for years, and I'd like to take this opportunity to travel around! I just don't know if your esteemed residence would welcome me."

"Oh dear, what are you saying? I'm so ashamed," said Wang Mama. "Madam, you are a sincere and kind person. Since that's the case, I'll accept on your behalf. We'll be waiting for your arrival at the gate on that day."

Wen Mingqian then invited the two women to have tea, but Wang Mama waved her hand repeatedly and said, "We have already troubled you for so long, Madam. Please rest, we will take our leave now."

Wen Mingqian stopped him, saying, "You're leaving before you've even finished a bowl of tea; it would make me, as your host, seem inadequate."

"Indeed, it would be an honor for us to have a few words with you, Madam!" said Mama Wang with a smile. "I'm just worried that you might get tired. Otherwise, I would gladly stay with you for three days and three nights. Who doesn't love being with a beautiful woman?"

“Mother Wang’s humor is truly delightful,” Wen Mingqian smiled. “I imagine you two have things to attend to upon your return, so I won’t keep you any longer. However, please take a couple of things back with you as a small token of my appreciation.”

As she said this, Zhang Ma understood, turned around and went into the inner room, and came out a while later with a tray.

Inside were five sachets, three large and two small, as well as two bottles of perfume.

"These three large sachets are gifts from your Madam, Eldest Madam, and Fourth Miss. The spices inside are personally blended by me. They're nothing special, just wear them for fun."

These two small sachets and two bottles of perfume are gifts for Aunt Wang and Miss Yunong; please don't find them offensive.

“We couldn’t buy such a fine thing even if we had the money! I won’t stand on ceremony with you, Madam,” said Wang Mama, somewhat flattered.

"Thank you so much, Madam! I must keep this treasure safe." Yu Nong quickly thanked her as well.

Wen Mingqian knew that although they were servants of the Marquis of Changrong's mansion, one was Madam Yu's trusted maid and the other was the Fourth Miss's personal maid.

Servants like this should never be underestimated.

Their self-evaluation in front of their masters is of utmost importance, so they must be given plenty of benefits.

Then Wen Mingqian asked Zhang Ma to properly escort them out.

After leaving the Gong family, Wang's mother and Yu Nong returned home satisfied.

"Mama Wang, this Madam Wen is beautiful, has a gentle temperament, and most importantly, she has this amazing skill. Why hasn't she been in the capital for so many years?" Yu Nong couldn't help but ask curiously.

“She wasn’t like this before,” said Granny Wang, an old servant of the Marquis of Changrong’s mansion who had dealt with Wen Mingqian years ago. “She used to be a bit aloof and didn’t know how to make any face creams or face powders. Now that she’s back, she seems like a completely different person.”

(End of this chapter)