Chapter 198: A Brief Understanding

Chapter 198: A Brief Understanding

Lady Hou and the Empress had a good relationship. The Empress was the Crown Prince's biological mother and the Crown Princess's mother-in-law.

The other concubines in the palace, because they were not particularly favored, did not have the confidence to challenge the Empress.

Therefore, as long as Lady Hou presents this item to His Majesty through the Empress, and His Majesty agrees to Xie Wanniang's humble request, then this matter can be brought to a perfect conclusion.

Xie Wanniang had obviously thought of this as well, which is why, after learning that she could meet the Lady of the Marquis, she wrote this document and entrusted her to deliver it on her behalf.

Originally, she planned to write to Jiang Yuan after she returned home to ask for his help in giving the item to Chang Yao. Now, she doesn't have to go through all that trouble.

Having accomplished the most important task of the trip, Xie Wanniang appeared completely relaxed.

She said, "If you don't mind, Madam, you can directly promote this method. The northern border is bitterly cold, and the soldiers are having a hard time. It would be my honor to do something to improve their situation."

Lady Hou smiled again. She thought to herself, this girl's temperament is really as consistent as ever.

"Since you put it that way, then I'll definitely use this method." Lady Hou's gaze softened, full of appreciation. "Don't worry, you'll definitely get your share of the benefits."

At this point, Lady Hou became restless. She couldn't wait to write to the Empress and her husband, and then send someone to deliver the item to the capital and her own dowry winery.

Although it is true, as Xie Wanniang said, that the methods she wrote about purifying wine and treating wounds with wine of a certain concentration, as well as their effects, were not very widely applicable, where did they live? In a key border town!

Whether it's alcohol for drinking or alcohol for treating wounds, they can all be used in the military!

Leaving Xie Wanniang to Chang Yuan to entertain, Lady Hou clutched the sheet of Xuan paper and hurried back to her study to write a letter.

Xie Wanniang didn't feel neglected at all. To be honest, she felt relieved and happy that the Lady of the Marquis valued this matter so much.

Having witnessed all of this, Chang Yuan grew increasingly curious and appreciative of Xie Wan Niang.

Once only she and Xie Wanniang were left in the flower hall, she asked her with a curious look, "You also know how to brew wine?"

Xie Wanniang smiled and shook her head, "I wouldn't dare say I understand, I only have a slight understanding."

Chang Yuan would be a fool to believe her; how could someone with even a little knowledge of her cause her mother such a stir?

What she didn't know was that Xie Wanniang was speaking from the bottom of her heart; she really only knew how to brew sweet fruit wines, including grape wine, which didn't have such high requirements.

As for the purification of baijiu (Chinese liquor), Xie Wanniang said that this is a separate field.

Using alcohol of appropriate concentration to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation is exactly what Xie Wanniang used to do.

In the end, she benefited from being given a second chance at life.

If it weren't for the memories she brought from her previous life, Xie Wanniang really didn't think she could have performed better than these ancient people.

Well, there's no need to be too self-deprecating. At least now she has a new trick for making money.

Thinking about how she would put her new money-making trick to use when the fruits and vegetables ripened next year, Xie Wanniang became even more excited.

If Chang Yuan hadn't been there, she would have easily pulled Haitang aside for a few coins and chatted with her about her grand plans.

As Chang Yuan and she chatted back and forth, it became noon.

The Hou family kitchen promptly delivered a table of delicious food for Xie Wanniang, who had been unable to say goodbye, and Chang Yuan, the master of the household.

As for the crabapple tree and guards brought by Xie Wanniang, the Marquis's residence naturally prepared appropriate meals for them as well.

After sitting down at one side of the antique-style round table, Xie Wanniang started eating as soon as Chang Yuan picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks.

The cook in the Marquis's mansion is very skilled, even better than her. In particular, she is very good at making elaborate dishes, unlike her, whose best dishes are mostly common ones.

Taking advantage of the rare opportunity, Xie Wanniang, while maintaining her composure and not being impolite, happily devoured the food.

Fortunately, Chang Yuan, having practiced martial arts for many years, doesn't have the small appetite of an ordinary rich young lady.

Both of them have a big appetite. Well, Xie Wanniang has a bigger appetite, but that doesn't matter. It's true that she can eat more than Chang Yuan, but she also eats faster than Chang Yuan.

So when Chang Yuan felt she had eaten enough and began to slow down, pretending to eat but not really eating, just to keep the guests company, Xie Wan Niang, who had been watching her expressions and movements, also decisively put down her chopsticks after finishing the last half of the radish in her bowl.

The two moved to the flower hall, where they rinsed their mouths and washed their hands with the help of the maids.

Chang Yuan, who had been observing Xie Wan Niang's every move, discovered that this girl truly lived up to her upbringing in a scholarly family. Her manners and etiquette seemed to be ingrained in her very bones, and she performed them with perfect grace.

As she was thinking, Xie Wanniang said goodbye again.

This time, Chang Yuan did not try to keep her any longer. After exchanging a few polite words, Xie Wanniang went to say goodbye to the Lady of the Marquis.

When Lady Hou saw her, she invited her to visit the Hou residence again sometime.

After she left, Lady Hou asked her daughter, "What do you think of this girl?"

Chang Yuan thought for a moment, "She's very capable, knows a lot of things, and is also very humble and easy-going."

She paused for a moment and then added, "Yeah, I feel like she's quite conflicted."

Lady Hou said "Oh?" and then said, "Tell me in detail."

As Chang Yuan recalled, she said, "From my interactions with her and her way of dealing with people, I felt that she was the kind of girl who was broad-minded, reasonable, and generous. However, she seemed to hold a grudge about her biological parents."

She would at least call her birth mother "birth mother," though not as trusting and intimate as "my mother," but at least she acknowledged that the other woman had given her life and raised her.

As for her biological father, Yuan Zhuo, she clearly only felt contempt and disdain. Not only did she not acknowledge his identity, she was even unwilling to address him as "Prince of Nanyang" like others did, and instead always called him by his given name.

From the perspective of etiquette, Xie Wanniang could easily be labeled as disrespectful and unfilial to her biological father, yet she still did it.

Given Xie Wanniang's intelligence and insight, Chang Yuan didn't think she was unaware of this.

She was aware that such an attitude would give others a handle against her, but she still did it anyway. Clearly, she was making her stance clear to Lady Hou.

After hearing Chang Yuan's words, Lady Hou looked at her beloved daughter with great satisfaction.

“You’re right. That girl is indeed broad-minded and has a great vision. Not only does she not fuss over trivial matters, but she is also kind-hearted and cannot bear to see the soldiers suffer.”

"What is most commendable is that she not only has the will but also the ability, and her actions can indeed improve the soldiers' difficult situation to some extent."

"But she is indeed a formidable character who will seek revenge." She sighed as she said this. "Being kind-hearted doesn't mean she has to let others take advantage of her. Even if she is exploited to the bone, she can only silently endure it."