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Upon hearing the words "pregnant woman," Bitao's face visibly paled. "Thank you for the reminder, Ruyi. However, my Madam Ru is not expecting yet, so even if we add this Musk, it shouldn't be a problem. Since you have the appropriate Prescription here, why not prepare the medicine according to it? If the young lady cannot manage it, I will find someone else."
"Peach Blossom Girl, there's no need to be upset. I'm only fulfilling my duty to remind you, so that there are no mistakes in your household regarding this substance. If something goes wrong, the Fox Demon cannot bear the consequences." Xing Ruyi said as she turned into the back room. After a while, she returned with several boxes, placing them on the counter and opening them for Bitao to see.
"This is Clove; it can open the meridians and clear the channels, penetrate the skin and bones, eliminate dark spots, and reduce swelling throughout the body. For women, it has excellent whitening effects. When used together with Musk, its components provide a gentle stimulating effect on the skin, which can locally expand the capillaries on our faces and improve blood circulation, resulting in a rosy complexion. This is Angelica Dahurica; it is also an essential ingredient for skin moisturizing and beautifying. When mixed with white wine, it can be made into a medicinal paste that is very convenient for washing the face or bathing. I believe this is exactly what Peach Blossom Girl needs."
"It sounds quite good," Bitao nodded repeatedly, clearly intrigued by the medicinal paste.
"Of course! I named this medicinal paste 'Jade Paste.' Just listening to its name makes it seem perfect for a beauty." Xing Ruyi said as she took some of the items from the box: "Will Peach Blossom Girl take it back to prepare herself or would you prefer me to prepare it here?"
"I'll pay Ruyi double the silver; please prepare this medicinal paste for me," Bitao said as she pulled out two shiny silver ingots from her pouch. "Just hearing about it makes me feel it's miraculous. If I take it back to prepare myself, I might overlook something. Since the Prescription belongs to you and you often make it, I will leave it in your capable hands."
"That's unnecessary; two ingots of silver are too much for this task." Xing Ruyi returned one of the silver ingots to Bitao. "Peach Blossom Girl has worked hard on her journey; you'll have to wait a little while longer. The Fox Demon has prepared some tea and snacks for you; would you like to eat while you wait?"
Bitao nodded in agreement. Xing Ruyi collected the items and went straight to the kitchen. Just as she spread out the herbs, White Fox lightly leaped onto the Musk: "So you wanted me to find Musk for her?"
"Sort of, but not entirely," Xing Ruyi replied, patting the fox's back. "Move your paw away; I still have work to do."
"Are you really going to prepare this Jade Paste for her?" White Fox asked as it suddenly lunged toward Xing Ruyi's arms. Even though Xing Ruyi dodged at the last moment, some paw prints still marked her chest.
"Stinky Fox, Seductive Fox, do you think it's any of your business who I prepare things for?" As she spoke, she was about to throw the Musk at White Fox.
"Hey! That's Musk! I worked hard to get that!" White Fox elegantly paced along the windowsill.
Xing Ruyi felt a wave of annoyance and retracted her hand, which had been poised to throw something. Just as she was about to find something else to toss, the fox unexpectedly stole a kiss on her cheek.
"You dead fox, how dare you—" Xing Ruyi exclaimed, both angry and flustered, covering her cheek with her hand while glaring at White Fox, stamping her foot in frustration.
White Fox licked its tongue in a teasing manner. "Since you've called me Seductive Fox, how could I not steal a kiss? It would be disrespectful to the name."
"Get lost!" Xing Ruyi kicked out, and her light blue embroidered shoe flew out the window along with the fox.
"Tsk tsk, what a spoiled shrew, but I like it," White Fox shook its head, clicking its tongue twice before picking up the embroidered shoe and leaping onto the roof across the street. "Fox Demon, do you know what it means to give a man shoes?"
"You’re just a Stinky Fox, a bad fox, a lewd fox, Seductive Fox," Xing Ruyi shouted angrily, though her cheeks couldn't help but flush.
"Wrong!" White Fox spat out the shoe, turned around, and looked at Xing Ruyi seriously. "I am a male fox!"
"Pah!" Xing Ruyi scoffed lightly, but White Fox responded with a smug look and carried the embroidered shoe over to the other side of the wall.
"Hey, Stinky Fox, give me back my embroidered shoe," Xing Ruyi called anxiously, but there was no sign of White Fox anywhere.
At the stove, the fire was blazing. Thinking of Bitao waiting ahead, Xing Ruyi gritted her teeth and ground all the materials into fine powder. She then added some white wine to boil it into a paste while it was still hot and packed it into a ceramic bottle. After finding a new pair of shoes to wear, she returned to the Main Hall with the cooled jade-like paste.
"Sorry for taking so long," Xing Ruyi said as she handed the jade paste to Bitao. "This should last about two months. Please take it back for Madam Ru. If there are any issues, feel free to come find me for adjustments to the Prescription. Oh, adjustments to the Prescription won't incur any extra charges."
"Mm." Bitao replied softly without saying much more. She took the jade paste and turned to leave.
"How impatient you are! We are of the same root, why rush to harm each other?" Xing Ruyi gently shook her head as she watched Bitao's retreating figure. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of the Black Umbrella and sighed deeply. She walked to the door, opened the Black Umbrella, and said to the outside, "Come back."
After a while, many black insects crawled from afar, winding their way under the Black Umbrella, gradually forming a black humanoid shape. Xing Ruyi blew a breath towards the shadow, and in an instant, it transformed into an elderly woman with slightly reddened eyes.
"Thank you for your great kindness, Ruyi." As soon as the old woman took on human form, she knelt before Xing Ruyi.
"It's no great kindness; I'm just doing business and making money, helping you out along the way," Xing Ruyi gestured for the old woman to rise. "Now that your wish is fulfilled, hurry and go to the Underworld to be reincarnated. Remember, before Meng Po, a bowl of soup will make all past matters return to dust."
"Miss's words will be remembered by the Wang Liu Clan, but my poor grandson..."
"Don't worry. He is now under the care of Buddha and Bodhisattva. As long as he behaves himself, although he may have no connection to wealth and glory in his later years, he can still live safely." With that, Xing Ruyi waved her hand, and the old woman dispersed like smoke. Under the original Black Umbrella, only a broken Mulberry Leaf remained. Xing Ruyi picked it up and placed it with other Mulberry Leaves in a box before putting it away in the back hall.
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