Exiled to Lingnan, the Crown Prince's wife raises children, cultivates the land, and leads the

"Qiqi, are you making two kinds of floral dew?"

Liu Suyi saw that Cheng Qiqi had ordered another copper pot with a tin lid, working on two pots at the same time, clearly indicating that she wanted to make two kinds.

"Mother, I'm thinking of selling a regular floral dew at a more affordable price, and a higher-end version specifically for wealthy and powerful families!"

Cheng Qiqi voiced her thoughts: "I'm a little worried about a single jasmine scent. What if some people don't like it? Would it be better if we could create a better fragrance?"

"Kyoto's perfumes certainly have many different scents, but none of us know how to blend perfumes!"

Liu Suyi was in a dilemma. After marrying into the Jin family, a military family, although the family relationships were simple, there were many occasions in the capital city due to the Jin family's status!

As the matriarch of the household, Liu Suyi had to manage the affairs of the mansion, deal with interpersonal relationships, and worry about her son's affairs. She was indeed completely clueless about business matters.

"Neither will we."

The three women, He, Wen, and Li, exchanged glances; they didn't know either.

"Granddaughter-in-law, I can do it!"

Madam Jin suddenly blurted out something that startled everyone.

"Great, Grandma, then, you can have this floral dew?"

Cheng Qiqi looked at Old Madam Jin as if she had seen a savior!

These jasmine flowers covering the mountains and fields should not be wasted. Since they are going to be sold, their value should be maximized!

"Qiqi, aren't you afraid this old woman will lie to you?"

Madam Jin never expected that Cheng Qiqi would trust her so much.

"Grandma, I believe you."

With just a few words, Old Madam Jin's eyes reddened. She went inside, determined to do her best for her granddaughter-in-law and not let her down.

Soon, the grandfather and grandson were busy in the yard.

Cheng Qiqi steamed a pot of flower dew, and Old Madam Jin followed suit and steamed a pot of flower dew as well.

"Qiqi, if you want to blend perfume, there are a few methods. After you finish making the floral water, you can mix it with the blended perfume."

After mentioning one method, Madam Jin began to explain the second: "The second method involves making it together with the ingredients for flower dew and spices."

"grandmother."

Cheng Qiqi hesitated for a moment.

"I plan to try both methods and see which one smells better, then I'll use that one, but... it will waste a bottle of floral water."

Madam Jin had witnessed firsthand how Cheng Qiqi made these fragrant floral dews!

It took four steamings and a whole day to make just one small jar.

"Grandma, just do it without worry."

Cheng Qiqi smiled: "Grandma, if you don't mind the trouble, make two kinds, whichever you prefer."

"OK."

With that assurance, Madam Jin could proceed with her work with peace of mind.

Basket after basket of jasmine flowers were delivered, along with firewood. Tian and the others didn't forget to make jasmine dew. They didn't know how, but picking flowers and delivering firewood were things that the villagers were used to doing!

evening.

Zhuang Haichao, who had been watching the county all night, looked as dejected as a wilted eggplant, his head drooping as he said, "I'm sorry, Madam Cheng, I... I didn't see that merchant. I've asked around, and no ships have arrived yet."

A flicker of disappointment crossed Cheng Qiqi's eyes, but she still comforted him, "It's alright. Glass bottles aren't easy to get. We can just put it in a porcelain bottle for now; it's the same!"

The only downside is that it's packaged in a porcelain bottle, so you can't see what's inside.

"I have porcelain vases; I've looked at many kinds. See if any of them will work for you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Haichao immediately pulled out the porcelain bottle from his pocket. He was extremely disappointed that he couldn't buy a transparent glass bottle!

Jin Xue'er never thought highly of him, and he finally managed to get another job, but he hasn't even finished it yet.

Zhuang Haichao felt humiliated, so he started thinking about finding the porcelain vase.

Thankfully, it will actually come in handy this time.

Porcelain vases of all shapes and sizes, some pure white, others adorned with floral patterns. Though not as translucent as glass vases, they are still quite beautiful!

"What are the prices for all of these?"

Cheng Qiqi asked with great interest.

Zhuang Haichao immediately perked up and quickly picked up the largest bottle, saying, "This one is the biggest, and it even has flowers printed on it. It's a bit more expensive, it costs ten coins."

"This costs eight coins... six coins... five coins."

Zhuang Haichao introduced them one by one. Except for the largest bottle which cost ten coins, most of the rest cost five, six or seven coins.

"good."

Cheng Qiqi was very satisfied. The porcelain vase was not expensive. She chose a medium-sized porcelain vase with a simple plum blossom painted on the belly of the vase, which looked very elegant.

"Do you know the minimum order quantity for these porcelain vases if I want to pre-order them?"

Cheng Qiqi asked, "Can we order our own pattern?"

Zhuang Haichao sat up straight and said, "I asked around. If I order five hundred of these porcelain vases at once, will the price be a little cheaper?"

"Custom-made patterns, that should be possible, right?"

Zhuang Haichao looked bewildered; he hadn't asked about it either.

"Go ask tomorrow and see how many you can order at the very least."

After Cheng Qiqi finished speaking, she added, "When you leave tomorrow morning, come to our house and bring the patterns with you."

"Jin Yanzhi".

Cheng Qiqi looked at Jin Yanzhi, who had just returned with firewood, and said, "Let him go with you; he'll negotiate the price."

"Okay, sister-in-law."

Jin Yanzhi smiled and agreed.

"OK."

Zhuang Haichao was relieved. If he really wanted to order porcelain vases, he would have to go to the kiln. The person he would meet there would probably not be just a small manager. If he were to try to bargain, he really wouldn't know how.

After dinner, Cheng Qiqi's floral water was also a success, with two full jars of floral water again.

Cheng Qiqi glanced at the tub big enough for an adult to bathe in, and decided to work harder to make more floral dew and sell it for more money!

"Qiqi, come quick, smell this."

After staring at it for a long time, Madam Jin finally produced two kinds of fragrant floral dew.

"Smell the five-spice blended dew I prepared."

Madam Jin really brought out all her best skills!

"It smells good, I like this scent."

Cheng Qiqi's eyes lit up. Compared to the single jasmine scent, this perfume with other fragrances was truly different!

"Mother, I never knew you could blend perfumes."

Liu Suyi looked at Madam Jin in shock. Having been mother-in-law and daughter-in-law for half her life, she really didn't know that her mother-in-law not only knew how to grow shiitake mushrooms and wood ear fungus, but also knew how to blend perfumes.

"This old woman of mine stays in the inner quarters, never having to go out and chat with the other women. I just like doing this, with nothing to do all day!"

Madam Jin looked proud. The skill she had learned in her spare time in the inner quarters had really come in handy!