amaotonovel Chapter 231 The Magical Uses of Soap and Essential Oils
Chapter 231 The Magical Uses of Soap and Essential Oils
"What? Is it true? Come on, bring me a mirror so I can see." Mrs. He was even more surprised when she heard what He Zhenzhen said.
The maid brought a bronze mirror over, and Madam He took a look and said, "Really, it's true, her face has really turned pale."
After she finished speaking, she turned to look at County Magistrate He and asked happily, "Look, is my face whiter?"
County Magistrate He also looked surprised. "Madam, your face has indeed become much paler."
Shen Wanning stepped forward to explain, "Mrs. He has oily skin, and her face is often oily, which is why she looks less fair. Now that she's using soap to wash away all the oil on her face, she naturally looks fairer."
Mrs. He then realized that Shen Wanning was still there and lowered her head shyly, "I was rude just now and made Wanning laugh at me."
Shen Wanning shook her head. "Sister-in-law, it's too formal for me to say that. I don't even consider you as an outsider. Otherwise, why would you give me a handmade item?"
"This Wan Ning soap is really easy to use. It really makes things much cleaner than washing with water as usual." Mrs. He said in surprise.
"As long as sister-in-law likes it, I'm glad. I have a lot of this stuff. I'll give you some more after you use it up." Shen Wanning said with a smile.
"Wow! You actually made so many of these precious things?"
Shen Wanning nodded. "Yes, I bought a shop in Fuzhou, and soap is one of the products I sell. I should be able to develop more things to sell in the future."
"Is it open? If it is, I will definitely break down the door of your shop in the future." Mrs. He said with a smile.
"It hasn't opened yet. I'll go to Fuzhou after the water truck issue is resolved in the next few days. I estimate it will be open within ten days. Sister-in-law, you are always welcome to visit us." Shen Wanning continued.
"That's great! I was just worried about what to do when these bars of soap run out. Now it's all good. I can always go to your shop and buy more. I'm relieved."
"Why does my sister-in-law need to go to Fuzhou to buy it herself? Just tell me and I'll ask my second brother to deliver it to her. The soap workshop is in Daqing Village, so it's very convenient to deliver it to the county town."
"By the way, speaking of this, Wan Ning, would you like to consider opening a soap shop in the county town? This thing is so useful. If I introduce it to other ladies, they will definitely be interested." Mrs. He suggested.
Shen Wanning pondered for a moment and said, "It depends on the situation. After all, the shop in Fuzhou has already been bought. Let's see how the business there is and then make a decision."
"Okay, okay. Even if there is no shop in the county town, it doesn't matter. It's convenient to go to Fuzhou. I'll ask the servants to buy ten or eight yuan at a time. It will be enough for a long time." Mrs. He continued.
After saying that, Madam He turned her attention to the osmanthus essential oil. "The soap Wan Ning gave me is truly stunning. The contents of this small porcelain bottle must be something extraordinary, right?"
The two walked to the table together. Mrs. He picked up a porcelain bottle and asked, "What's in this?"
"This contains osmanthus essential oil, which can be applied to hair for hair care. Not only that, it can also make your hair always emit the fragrance of osmanthus, just like the fragrance naturally emitted by the body, which smells very pleasant." Shen Wanning introduced.
Mrs. He pulled out the cork and smelled it, squinting her eyes to feel the fragrance of osmanthus.
"Yes, it smells really good. It makes me feel like I'm back in autumn when the trees are full of golden color." Mrs. He exclaimed.
"As long as my sister-in-law likes it, I'll sell the essential oils in the shop in the future. Once the business stabilizes, I'll also develop other products to sell, such as water for shampooing, conditioner for hair care, and other items."
"That's great. I can't wait to visit your shop. When the shop opens, please let me know so I can go and have a look." Mrs. He said, holding Shen Wanning's hand affectionately.
"Of course, of course. I look forward to your visit, sister-in-law. But the county town is too far from Fuzhou. If sister-in-law wants to buy something, it's better to let the servants go there and save herself the trouble."
Madam He thought for a moment and said, "What a coincidence! The prefect's wife, Madam Li, sent me an invitation the day before yesterday, saying that they're going to hold a flower viewing banquet after the Flower Festival, scheduled for the second day of March. I'm going to Fuzhou around that time, so your shop should be open by then, right?"
Counting the days, there are exactly ten days left until the second day of March, so she should be able to open her shop.
"It will definitely be open before the second day of March. Sister-in-law is welcome to come and have a look. We should also be selling some rose essential oil by then. Rose essential oil is produced in Fuzhou, not in the village. Otherwise, I would have sent you a few bottles this time." Shen Wanning introduced her products again.
"That's great! I've only seen this essential oil in the capital. It's a rare commodity there, but I didn't expect Sister Wan Ning to be able to make it. I heard that the ladies in the palace all love using essential oils, but it's a pity that not many are made, so I've never had the chance to see it. This time, thanks to Sister Wan Ning, I can use such a wonderful thing."
Mrs. He became more and more excited as she spoke. She held Shen Wanning's hand tightly and called her "sister" all the time, as if Shen Wanning was really her own sister.
"I'm glad my sister-in-law doesn't mind. The workmanship is definitely not as exquisite as those in the palace." Shen Wanning had never seen what the essential oils in the palace looked like, but she still had to be humble.
A maid came in and said something. County Magistrate He coughed and said, "The maid just said that the food is ready. Should we serve it now?"
"Look at me, I'm so happy that I've been talking to you for so long. You must be starving, right? Come on, sit down and eat." After saying that, Madam He said to Magistrate He, "Then let them serve the food!"
He Zhenzhen interrupted, "Didn't Mom and Dad say we should wash our hands before eating? Then can I wash my hands with soap today?"
She had been staring at the soap for a long time, always wanting to try it, and now she had her chance.
County Magistrate He smiled indulgently, "Of course." After that, he instructed Yaohong, "Yaohong, go get two basins of water and wash the young lady's hands."
After everyone washed their hands, they gathered around the table to eat.
County Magistrate He was eating when he suddenly put down his chopsticks and said, "There's something I wanted to say before, but I just remembered it now. Zhenzhen calls you Sister Shen, and you call me Brother He. Isn't this a bit wrong in terms of seniority?"
He had felt something was amiss during the Lantern Festival, and only realized what was wrong when he returned. He had been meaning to speak up for a long time, but only found the opportunity today.
Shen Wanning was stunned. She had never thought about this question. Ever since Lin Jiang and the others called Chen the Hunter grandpa, she had never taken the matter of addressing him seriously, thinking that seniority should not be judged solely by age.