Although initially befriending Yun Jiao had so motives involved, as ti went on, Princess Kang grew increasingly fond of Yun Jiao. She was generous, and concerning matters of money and business, she was not calculating; her personality was also charming.
Princess Kang advised, "When you go to the Capital City, please rember to write to , sister. Don’t forget about ."
Yun Jiao repeatedly promised she wouldn’t.
The next morning, Yun Jiao visited her aunt’s house again.
The aunt’s family welcod her with almost an overly respectful attitude.
As they sat in the main room, Yun Jiao handed several sheets of paper to Shen Qing, which contained the formula, production technique, and process for making flower dew.
Shen Qing glanced at them, her eyes wide open.
Yun Jiao said, "morize what’s on these sheets, and it’s best to burn them afterward."
"Especially the last two ingredients, only you should know them."
"In the future, at the workshop, you’ll be responsible for processing and adding these last two ingredients."
Shen Qing exclaid in surprise, "Sister Jiao Jiao, this is a secret recipe, and you’re just giving it to ?"
Yun Jiao made this decision after careful consideration.
The aunt’s family was struggling, and although the uncle had beco a steward, Yun Jiao felt it wasn’t secure. What if the workshop ceased operations?
With this secret recipe in their hands, they wouldn’t worry about food and drink for the rest of their lives.
She chuckled, "Next month, I will be going to the Capital City, and the pharmacy won’t be able to continue."
"Didn’t your father already tell you, if you’re willing to work at the workshop, consider this recipe my farewell gift to you."
Shen Qing fell silent.
The aunt was wiping her tears, and the uncle had turned his back.
They all understood that Yun Jiao was providing them with future security.
If this recipe were sold, it might fetch hundreds or even thousands of liang.
This kindness, this gratitude, how should they ever repay it?
Yun Jiao continued, "Tomorrow, you should co with to the workshop, and we’ll make the flower dew together."
"In a few days, I’ll watch you make it yourself."
Shen Qing nodded vigorously, "I will definitely learn it well."
As Yun Jiao left the Shen Family, she sat in a horse-drawn carriage, lifted the curtain, and asked Ah Hu, who was driving, "What does your young master think? Will he join us on the return to the Capital City?"
Ah Hu replied with a worried expression, "He probably won’t go back. I’ve noticed that the young master has been particularly silent these past few days."
"I only ntioned it yesterday, and his face turned very unpleasant."
Yun Jiao sighed, "Then I’ll find an opportunity to talk to Brother Lin and see if I can convince him."
Ah Hu was delighted, "That would be the best. The young master will definitely listen to you."
Back at the courtyard, as Yun Jiao got off the carriage, she happened to see Lin Shuo in the yard chopping wood.
Yun Jiao thought for a mont and entered the west wing room. After a while, she poked her head out and said, "Brother Lin, co over here for a mont."
Lin Shuo put down the axe, wiped the sweat off his forehead, and strode towards the west wing room.
Yun Jiao pointed to so dicinal herbs in the grinding trough, "Brother Lin, could you help crush these?"
Without a word, Lin Shuo stepped up and began grinding the herbs.
Though Yun Jiao never asked him to do these things, sotis when Lao Jiu was overwheld, he would proactively help out.
In the west wing room, the sound of grinding echoed with a rhythmic dullness.
Yun Jiao stood nearby, with a mortar also grinding herbs. She sounded almost nonchalant, "Brother Lin, soon we will all be going to the Capital City. Will you join us?"
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