My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

on the way back.

Inside the carriage, Jiang Xiaobai leaned against the wall, looking thoughtful.

After a moment, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Tang Ningshuang sitting opposite him and asked, "Miss Tang, do you usually... use perfume?"

"Almost never used!"

Tang Ningshuang shook her head.

"All right!"

Jiang Xiaobai's expression flashed with helplessness.

Indeed, given this woman's personality, she probably spends her time practicing swordsmanship.

As for perfume balms, they probably don't care much about them at all.

Even if they do use it, it's probably because they've seen others use it and are just curious to try it out.

Jiang Xiaobai pondered for a moment, then glanced at the princess beside him.

This woman should understand; after all, as a princess, she must have a lot of things to use on a daily basis.

However, he is still pretending not to know the other party's identity, so he can't ask even if he wants to.

"Jiang Xiaobai!"

At this moment, Tang Ningshuang spoke up: "You wouldn't... really be planning to make that perfume, would you?"

Tang Ningshuang paused, then added, "I've heard that the spices in the capital are almost entirely monopolized!"

"If you try to buy it now, it might not be easy. Even if you manage to buy it by chance, you'll likely fall into their trap!"

That's right, she could see it too. Xiao Qingxiu was obviously doing it on purpose, letting Jiang Xiaobai enter this industry.

And the other party might just try to manipulate the spices.

After all, fragrances are indispensable for making perfume!

"hehe!"

Jiang Xiaobai chuckled softly after hearing this: "Who said you have to use their spices to make this?"

what?

Tang Ningshuang's face clearly showed confusion.

If you don't use spices, then what do you use?

"Don't worry, I have another way!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Besides... I believe you'll like it once I've finished making it!"

"Perhaps!"

Tang Ningshuang replied, "But... I really don't have much interest in these things!"

That's right, if Jiang Xiaobai were to pull out a fine sword or a powerful martial arts manual right now, she would definitely like it.

I might look at the perfume balm out of curiosity, but that's about it.

However, Tang Ningshuang had to admit that the business of this perfume was indeed huge.

Throughout the capital, from the imperial palace ladies to the daughters of wealthy families, every woman used it to some extent.

Even some men would wear incense.

"You'll know once I've made it!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled but didn't explain further.

Soon after, when the carriage arrived at the main street, Jiang Xiaobai pondered for a moment and then instructed Zhang Xinnian to buy some perfume.

Jiang Xiaobai quickly received the actual item.

It was called a perfume balm, but the contents were all placed inside a sachet.

After opening the sachet, you can see a paste-like substance wrapped in various cotton cloths inside.

The aroma is alright, but the taste is very light, and it does smell very nice.

This is quite different from what Jiang Xiaobai had imagined.

It seems that Xiao Qingxiu is indeed quite something.

However, one would probably need to wear multiple such sachets to achieve any noticeable effect, right?

Moreover, this kind of thing is consumed very quickly; it probably won't last long before you have to buy a new one.

"So, do you want to give up?"

Tang Ningshuang noticed Jiang Xiaobai's surprised expression and couldn't help but ask.

"No!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled after hearing this and said, "And after seeing his work, I have even more confidence!"

Modern perfumes, due to the presence of alcohol, evaporate more readily.

Moreover, it only requires a simple touch to achieve the desired effect, which is far superior to this perfume balm.

With a smile, Jiang Xiaobai leaned back and habitually raised his legs, placing them on the lap of the princess next to him.

The princess didn't think much of it and gently pounded Jiang Xiaobai's leg.

Jiang Xiaobai himself, however, fell into deep thought.

Perfume is actually not that complicated; in fact, it's even simpler than alcohol.

Pick some flower petals, clean them simply, and then crush them slightly to make the fragrance come out more easily.

Then sprinkle salt and add alcohol.

If you don't have alcohol, you can have strong liquor, which is the last thing he needs!

Soak the flower petals in the solution and seal it for a few days.

After the wine has absorbed the floral aromas, it is then filtered out.

If you feel the flavor isn't strong enough, add another batch of fresh flower petals and steep it again.

After repeating this several times, the fragrance naturally becomes stronger.

After letting it sit for a while, the simple perfume is ready!

The production process requires only a few things: sealable bottles and jars, fine cloth for filtering, and bottles for holding the finished product.

He believed that once this product was launched, its fragrance would be lighter and more convenient than that of balm.

Just apply a light touch to your body.

How will we apply the perfume then?

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai's expression became increasingly relaxed.

As the princess massaged her legs, she watched the constantly changing expression on Jiang Xiaobai's face, feeling somewhat puzzled.

This guy can actually make perfume?

The carriage continued its journey.

Not long after, he returned to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

As the carriage stopped, Jiang Xiaobai jumped down first and looked at Zhang Xinnian, saying, "Xinnian, go and prepare some things!"

"what?"

Zhang Xinnian was taken aback: "What is it?"

"flower!"

Jiang Xiaobai said, "Let's prepare one type first, and in large quantities. Also... prepare some clean, airtight jars, and some fine cloth!"

"Finally, have someone find some exquisitely crafted little bottles, the prettier the better!"

"Your Highness..."

Zhang Xinnian looked completely bewildered and couldn't help but ask, "What are you planning to do?"

"No need to ask, just do it!"

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand and said.

"oh!"

Although Zhang Xinnian still didn't understand, he couldn't delay since Jiang Xiaobai had given the order, so he hurriedly left.

Tang Ningshuang stood to the side, watching Zhang Xinnian's back, and then looked at Jiang Xiaobai.

His expression showed some surprise.

Jiang Xiaobai just said he was going to make perfume balm, and now he's already preparing to do it?

Isn't this speed a bit too fast?

So you're not going to... think about it some more?

That afternoon, after Zhang Xinnian had prepared everything, Jiang Xiaobai locked himself in his room and began to work.

During that time, a considerable amount of strong liquor and salt were brought in.

Tang Ningshuang stood outside and glanced at it a few times, but she didn't quite understand it.

Why do you need to use salt and alcohol to make perfume balm?

As for the eldest princess, she also looked towards the room several times, but did not go in to disturb it.

They were busy until evening when the door finally opened, and Jiang Xiaobai stretched and walked out.

"It's almost done!"

Ok?

Tang Ningshuang was originally sitting in the courtyard wiping her sword when she heard the noise and looked up.

As Jiang Xiaobai approached, Tang Ningshuang's nose twitched slightly, and then her expression turned to surprise.

It smells so good!

That's right, Jiang Xiaobai clearly had a fragrance on him, but it wasn't the strong scent of perfume balm.

Instead, it has a faint osmanthus scent that smells very natural.

It's like the natural fragrance that comes with the wind when you pass by an osmanthus tree.

Tang Ningshuang was stunned, her expression full of disbelief.

It's the season when osmanthus flowers are in full bloom.

She remembered that when Zhang Xinnian came back in the afternoon, he brought a lot of osmanthus flowers.

Could it be that this fragrance is something Jiang Xiaobai created?

Not far away, the eldest princess also smelled it, and her eyes, hidden beneath her bamboo hat, were clearly filled with surprise.

The aroma is quite pleasant, and not at all overpowering.

Just then, Zhang Xinnian, who was busy preparing the drinks, walked quickly over from the side.

"Your Highness!"

As soon as Zhang Xinnian arrived in front of Jiang Xiaobai, his nose twitched, and the next moment, his eyes widened.

"Wow!"

"Your Highness, you smell so good..."