Chapter 167 - 165: New Business Opportunity (Second Update)

Chapter 167: Chapter 165: New Business Opportunity (Second Update)

Xu Jing nodded and said, "As Madam Cen mentioned, autumn has now arrived. Although cooling oil has many effects, the season when it is most needed has passed. I heard Zhao Liulang say earlier that Madam Cen still intends to give the cooling oil to the ladies she’s close with.

Here’s a suggestion: unless those Madam Cen intends to send it to also suffer from motion sickness, Madam Cen might consider giving them another ointment more suitable for autumn and winter."

Madam Cen raised her eyebrows slightly, and with interest, asked, "What ointment?"

Xu Jing didn’t rush to say what kind of ointment it was but instead said, "I noticed that Madam Cen has some redness on the neck and the back of the hands. As autumn approaches, does Madam Cen often experience dry, itchy skin, or even peeling?"

Madam Cen was taken aback, but before she could speak, Mrs. Kang said, "As expected of Doctor Xu, you’re observant indeed. The autumn and winter seasons have always been dry. Even I, not to mention Red Cherry, often experience red, itchy skin, and sometimes even develop eczema, which is truly annoying!"

Zhao Shao Hua frowned slightly and said, "Didn’t the Imperial Hospital develop a kind of Jade Cream with excellent moisturizing effects? Our family prepares several jars every year before autumn; hasn’t mom and aunt used it?"

"Of course, if I didn’t use it, my skin wouldn’t just be red."

Speaking of this issue, Madam Cen was evidently troubled as well, "My skin is naturally dry, and even with the daily use of Jade Cream from the Imperial Hospital, the moisturizing effect is limited. The most unbearable is when the skin itches terribly, and scratching doesn’t help. Once, I accidentally scratched myself in my sleep, and when I woke up the next day, my skin had multiple injuries, which scared several of my maidservants."

Zhao Shao Hua frowned even more, "How could this be..."

Her skin wasn’t as dry as Madam Cen’s, and the daily use of the Imperial Hospital’s Jade Cream was sufficient for her.

Listening to their conversation, Xu Jing suddenly smiled and said, "I have also developed an ointment that can moisturize the skin. This ointment not only has miraculous effects on red and peeling skin but also treats prickly heat and neck rash. More importantly, once applied, it quickly relieves itching. Compared to cooling oil, this ointment is more suitable for use in autumn and winter."

While preparing the cooling oil previously, Xu Jing realized that the development of ointments in Great Chu was not very advanced, and there were very few effective recipes in circulation on the market.

However, since the problem of cracked and itchy skin in autumn and winter isn’t like mosquito bites, which truly affects everyone’s daily work, there are still ointments in Great Chu for moisturizing skin and treating cracked skin. Yet most of them just stick to using animal fat to moisturize the skin, at most adding some herbs to strengthen its moisturizing effect.

Such ointments are sufficient for moisturizing the skin, but they result in having no other effects besides moisturizing, not even relieving itching.

The Imperial Hospital of Great Chu, representing the highest official medical skill level, initially made Xu Jing consider if she could introduce her ointment. After listening to Madam Cen and others’ conversation, her eyes flickered, and she immediately had more ideas.

Upon hearing this, Madam Cen looked at Xu Jing with surprise, her eyes instantly glowing with immense delight, "Really? If such an ointment exists, it would really help me greatly! You’re right; this ointment is more suitable for autumn and winter. If it indeed has miraculous effects, I’m afraid all the major families in the Western Capital will rush to get it! Doctor Xu, how quickly can you produce this ointment?"

Xu Jing’s lips curved slightly, "It only takes three days for me to make the ointment."

She was referring to Purple Gromwell Ointment, an idea she had in mind back when she was making cooling oil, to sell it in autumn and winter.

Moreover, her Purple Gromwell Ointment had also been enhanced by her. Not only was its moisturizing effect maximized, but Xu Jing also added medicinal ingredients like Phellodendron and Peony bark for their heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, providing some antifungal effects.

Madam Cen’s eyes lit up even more, nodding repeatedly, "Good, good! I never expected that upon my first meeting with Doctor Xu, you would help me solve such a big problem. It seems I have fate with Doctor Xu. In this case, I will first reserve ten jars of cooling oil, and the rest will wait until I’ve tried Doctor Xu’s ointment in three days."

After collaborating with the Zhou Family, Xu Jing and her team had resolved the issue of acquiring medicinal ingredients. Even if Madam Cen wanted a hundred jars, it wouldn’t be a problem.

Having stumbled upon another business opportunity during this visit, Xu Jing was elated, smiling and nodding, "Certainly, I will not disappoint Madam Cen."

The group of ladies continued chatting for a while longer. Madam Cen, noticing Zhao Shao Hua had something to discuss with Xu Jing, tactfully said, "I am, after all, older and can’t keep up with you young folks, just speaking for a short while has tired me out. Shao Hua, please take good care of Doctor Xu. I will head back to my room now."

Mrs. Kang also stood up with Madam Cen and said a few departing words to Xu Jing before leaving with the other ladies.

Finally, only Zhao Shao Hua, Xu Jing, and Zhao Jingming remained in the pavilion. As soon as Madam Cen left, Zhao Jingming reverted to his true self, sprawling his arms on the railing, crossing his legs, and complaining, "Finally gone, tsk, I was worried my mom would keep nagging me again, hardly dared to breathe."

Zhao Shao Hua suppressed a smile and glared at him, "Doctor Xu is still here; what do you think you’re doing? Do you want Doctor Xu to laugh at our Zhao Family for having no manners! Why haven’t you left yet? I have things to discuss with Doctor Xu."

Zhao Jingming thought Xu Jing already knew what kind of person he was, curled his lips, and said, "You two talk, why concern yourself with me?"

Having the day off, with nowhere else to go, he thought it better to watch what Xu Jing and his sister were doing so secretively, in case he overheard something important to relay to Yanci later.

Tsk, don’t say he didn’t help; he already did his brotherly duty.

Zhao Shao Hua rolled her eyes, knowing her cousin’s temperament was firm, akin to a young tyrant, but fortunately not unscrupulous like some idle nobles.

The matter she intended to discuss wasn’t confidential, so she ignored him and looked at Xu Jing, "Doctor Xu, I inquired for you yesterday, and it turns out Guangming Hall is indeed backed by the Jiang Family. A few years ago, Mr. Jiang was afflicted with asthma, and the Lin Family, who manage Guangming Hall, happened to have a secret remedy for the disease. Over the years, Mr. Lin of Guangming Hall has been treating Mr. Jiang, consequently, the Jiang Family heavily supports Guangming Hall in Western Capital.

However, they mentioned they only helped Guangming Hall with some troubles and never directed it against other clinics. Whatever Guangming Hall did using the Jiang Family’s name was their unilateral action! After my conversation with them yesterday, they assured they would put Guangming Hall in check."

She gambled, and she won!

Suppressing her excitement, Xu Jing listened to Zhao Shao Hua continue smiling, "You can tell your friend to go ahead with peace of mind, and if there’s any trouble, come to me!"

With Zhao Shao Hua’s assurance, Xu Jing had no further worries and immediately smiled with curved eyes, saying, "Thank you, Young Madam Zhao. I’ll tell my friend once I return, and she will certainly be pleased."

Zhao Shao Hua also smiled and suddenly said, "By the way, apart from bringing you here to discuss this, I have something else for you. My mom felt sorry knowing you were involved in dangers because of me yesterday and specifically chose a set of red ruby-inlaid gold jewelry to give to you as compensation. You mustn’t refuse; it’s a gift from my mom, not from me."

As she spoke, afraid Xu Jing would refuse, she quickly stood up and said, "Wait here for a moment, I’ll go get it now."

As she talked, she was already walking away.

Xu Jing: "..."

Should she say that she really wasn’t worthy of such generosity from a wealthy family? Such an extravagant gesture, not to mention disallowing refusal.

The moment Zhao Shao Hua left, only she and Zhao Jingming were left in the pavilion.

The servants of the Zhao Family were extremely disciplined, standing quietly a short distance away, hardly noticeable unless one looked closely.

Xu Jing couldn’t help but glance at the leisurely Zhao Jingming beside her, frowning slightly, "Is there something Zhao Liulang wants to tell me?"

Zhao Jingming cleared his throat but didn’t know what to say for a moment.

He couldn’t possibly admit he stayed to eavesdrop for his brother’s sake.

Suddenly, Xu Jing thought of something, frowning even more deeply, "Could it be... Vice Minister Xiao’s injuries are severe?"

Aside from that, Xu Jing couldn’t think of a reason for Zhao Jingming to stay so long.