My younger sister insisted on marrying me and made me the Marquis' wife.

Chapter 336: Praising each other
The King of Qi tried to test it out: "This incense can soothe people's minds at night and make them fall asleep. It can also invigorate people's spirits and concentrate during the day. In addition, it can also regulate chronic diseases of the internal organs. It is said that this is the medical incense passed down by Zi Yang Zhenren."

Qin Yuan was amazed: "How could this be true? Zi Yang Zhenren is the founder of the Southern School of Taoism. Could it be that he left behind this incense recipe? That is indeed a strange fragrance. It is something I have never heard of or seen before."

The first time she went to Ranxiangju, she heard that the King of Qi was looking for this strange fragrance. She knew that he was looking for her, so there was no flaw in her words.

The King of Qi sighed, "Indeed, this incense is very special. My mother got it from the late Queen Mother. It greatly benefited her health. I have been feeling unwell in recent years and wanted to find this incense to regulate my health, but I couldn't find it anywhere."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yuan looked carefully at the King of Qi's face and figure.

In his previous life, this prince, who was handsome and respected by all the ministers, suddenly died a few years after the crown prince's death, shocking the world.

Could it be that there are already clues now?
Although the King of Qi was a little surprised, he did not ask any questions. Gu Jinghui saw this and his expression turned a little bad.

Gu Baozhu couldn't help but be curious, and took a great risk to ask: "Sister-in-law, is this Ziyang Zhenren so powerful?"

Qin Yuan turned his head to look at Gu Baozhu and said, "Of course. It is said that Master Ziyang has been well-read since he was young. He has dabbled in the classics of the three religions, medicine, divination, military affairs, and calculations. After failing the imperial examinations many times, he became a Taoist priest. He traveled all over the world just to seek the golden elixir. Later, he met a master in Bashu who taught him the method of golden elixir. After practicing hard, he succeeded in golden elixir. He then went to Chongdao Temple in Tiantai County, Taizhou Prefecture, and taught his method to many disciples. He became an immortal at the age of ninety-nine and is known as the founder of the Southern School of Taoism. Don't you think he is amazing?"

Gu Baozhu was so surprised that she said, "Wow, this is amazing! Is this incense really passed down by Master Ziyang?"

The King of Qi said nothing.

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Many good things in this world are sometimes attributed to immortals and great scholars in order to spread throughout the world. How do we know if it was really passed down by Zi Yang Zhenren? But from what His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi said, this incense is so peculiar, it must be extraordinary. It is not known whether it was really passed down by Zi Yang Zhenren."

Gu Baozhu sighed, "It's such a pity that such a good fragrance can't be found."

The King of Qi nodded in agreement: "It is indeed extremely regrettable."

Qin Yuan also sighed: "Otherwise, why do people lament that good things in the world are not durable? It is indeed a pity. It would be nice if I could smell such a wonderful fragrance."

The King of Qi's eyes were full of expectation, and he asked, "If Third Sister-in-law smells it, can she match it? I heard from Shopkeeper Leng that Third Sister-in-law has a very high talent for matching fragrances, which is beyond his reach. Maybe she can smell the formula of the spice and restore it exactly as it is."

Madam Gu looked over with an inquiring gaze. Aunt Rong, who was standing behind her and serving her, looked nervous, while Gu Jinghui had a cold face.

Qin Yuan saw it and smiled, "It's not as good as what Shopkeeper Leng said. When I was young, I learned some techniques of mixing incense. Later, I read the incense recipes and got some ideas. I mixed two kinds of incense pills and sold them in Ranxiangju. Actually, it's not all my ability. I just added and subtracted from the ancient incense recipes."

The King of Qi laughed and said, "Sister-in-law, you are too modest. I heard that the matter of making incense is just like practicing Taoism, and it also requires fate. If a person is extremely talented and perceptive, he does not need to work hard like ordinary people to achieve great success. Sister-in-law can make such a good incense with just occasional experience. Obviously, she is also a person with extremely high talent and perceptiveness. Why don't you give it a try?"

Gu Baozhu suddenly interrupted, "The incense prepared by my third sister-in-law is very good. My sixth sister-in-law is seriously ill and can't sleep well at night. She often wakes up for no reason and can't make up for the sleep during the day. She feels groggy all day. It was with the calming incense prepared by my third sister-in-law that she was able to sleep well."

The King of Qi was overjoyed and said, "In that case, please give it a try, Sister-in-law."

Qin Yuan sighed, "Your Highness the Prince of Qi has done me such a big favor, it would be unreasonable for me not to try."

The King of Qi smiled faintly.

"It's just a simple favor for me to help Third Sister-in-law lower the price. It's not a big favor. Even if I don't help, with Third Brother's help, the price can naturally be lowered. It's just that it will be troublesome if the censors and others hear about it and report it."

Qin Yuan sighed, "Then I will give it a try. My husband has been ordered to be in charge of the imperial inspection, and the censors are also among those being examined. I might offend someone if I am not careful. It is better not to trouble the censors if I can." The coldness on Gu Jinghui's face melted away immediately, and he said, "Don't worry, Madam. Those censors can't do anything to me."

Qin Yuan said, "My husband has been away from home for many years, so he doesn't know how difficult it is to deal with the censors in the Censorate. My father often talks about it at home, and I have heard a thing or two about it. It's better not to provoke them if you can."

To offend the censor is worse than to offend a vicious dog.

Vicious dogs can also fight and kill.

Even if the censors impeached the emperor, the emperor had to listen with resigned opinion and could not kill them. If he punished them without reason, he would be ridiculed by everyone for being petty.

The emperor couldn't do anything about them, let alone a military officer like Marquis Gu.

As for why the King of Qi was not afraid, it was obvious that he had his own people in the Censorate.

Qin Yuan thought to herself that she was not afraid that the King of Qi would not help, but she was afraid that the King of Qi would do something bad in secret. It was just a matter of smelling it. If she said that she couldn't smell it, what could the King of Qi do to her?

Having made up his mind, Qin Yuan stood up, bowed to the King of Qi, and said, "Then I'll leave this matter to His Royal Highness the King of Qi."

The King of Qi quickly stood up, returned the greeting, and said with a smile: "It's just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. Third sister-in-law is too polite. From now on, just treat me as a family member and give me orders."

Qin Yuan pursed her lips and smiled, without responding.

Who dares to treat the King of Qi as his own family?

Doesn't that mean you are related to the emperor?

The King of Qi said, "Since Third Sister-in-law has agreed, I will have someone send the incense pills to me later. Now there are only two of these incense pills. I have been reluctant to use them and dare not open the wax seal. I have only carefully inquired about them for fear of wasting them. Meeting Third Sister-in-law is God's pity for my sincerity. These incense pills finally have a chance to see the light of day."

Qin Yuan said, "Just follow the arrangements of His Royal Highness Prince Qi, but I have something to say in advance. If I can't smell the whole fragrance formula and can't make this wonderful fragrance as it is, Your Royal Highness Prince Qi must not blame me."

The King of Qi immediately said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. If you can't smell it, no one else in the capital will be able to smell it. This is also God's will. How can I blame you?"

This is a very thoughtful and considerate thing to say.

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "That's great. I know I don't have enough talent, but I'm afraid that His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi will misunderstand that I'm unwilling to help. In addition, I also have some selfish motives. I want to see the wonderful fragrance made by the immortal medicine recipe, so I accepted His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi's kindness. Fortunately, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi is kind and generous by nature, and will not blame others for these trivial matters. This is also my luck."

Gu Baozhu: ...

Madam Gu: ...

Gu Jinghui: ...

Even Rong Mama secretly gave a thumbs up: ...

The two of them complimented each other with nice words, and both of them were very good-looking, neither of them giving in to the other, and the people who heard them were really full of admiration.