Divine Doctor: Daughter of the First Wife - Chapter 80

Chapter 80

Doesn’t Your Daughter Like Shoes?

Feng Chen Yu was forced to accept the mess left behind by Chen shi . Seeing that Feng Yu Heng had no other requests, she quickly informed the matriarch that she would be leaving to write the letter .

With her departure, Han shi visibly let out a sigh of relief . It was as though she had fought and won a war, with a look of joy emerging on her face .

The money had been retrieved, which meant that her Fen Dai would have money in her dowry, amounting to fifty thousand taels .

Fen Dai was a concubine’s daughter . When a concubine’s daughter married out of the family, her maternal family would not provide much for dowry, and she herself did not have a source of income . This fifty thousand taels would be significantly more than what would be given by the Feng family .

Thinking of this, Han shi’s looked towards Feng Yu Heng with a flattering gaze . Happy, she went forward and said: “This concubine thanks second young miss for providing for the fourth young miss’ dowry . ”

Feng Yu Heng waved her hand, “I am giving a pair of shoes is all . It is a pair of already worn shoes too . Concubine mother Han does not need to take it to heart . ”

“Hm?” With these words, not only was Han shi startled, An shi and the matriarch were also slow to react . Han shi quickly followed up and asked: “What shoes is the second young miss talking about?”

Feng Yu Heng very naturally said: “Fourth sister really likes my shoes . This is something concubine mother Han should know . That day when I returned from the palace, fourth sister ran over without a care for anything else and lifted my dress . This was just to see my shoes . Since it is like that, as a sister, how could I not understand . As the saying goes, one must cater gifts to the tastes of the receiver . Since fourth sister like my shoes to such a degree, Wang Chuan,” She called for her servant, “After we have returned to Tong Sheng pavilion, bring out all of the shoes that I have worn . Clean them well and send them to the fourth young miss . ”

Wang Chuan acknowledged this: “This servant will remember it . ”

Feng Yu Heng continued: “Money is a worldly possession . Fourth sister is the beloved daughter of the honorable prime minister’s family . She naturally would not like to be covered in the smell of metal . Thus, concubine mother Han, you do not need to thank me too much . In the future, the shoes that I have worn, I will remember to send them to fourth sister, so she can play with them . ”

Han shi was stupefied . She liked her shoes? What sort of person would like to wear someone else’s old shoes .

But how could she refute this? Feng Yu Heng had said it . That day, Fen Dai had lifted her skirt because she liked her shoes . If she refuted it now, that would be telling everyone that Fen Dai did not run over to look at the shoes .

Although everyone understood this logic, and Fen Dai had been punished, she had to make it clear to everyone, that was still unacceptable .

Han shi was depressed over this grievance she could not speak of . Thinking of how she could not acquire any amount of money, and what sorts of horrible things Fen Dai would say later, she became even more depressed .

Feng Yu Heng could not be bothered with her . Acting evil on her own, she should not live . When you two act, as mother and daughter, why do you not make any considerations for the future?

She turned back around and faced the matriarch and An shi . Smiling, she said: “Fourth sister voluntarily gave up on her share of the dowry, but I do not want to take it for myself . Thinking about it, father will not care too much about this small sum of money, so it will be split between grandmother and third sister . Take it as a token of my feelings as a granddaughter and as an older sister . ”

If she said it like this, the matriarch naturally laughed without covering her mouth, as she said: “Good! Good! My dear granddaughter is the most understanding . ”

An shi also understood the reasoning of accepting good things . Feng Yu Heng had already given Xiang Rong fifty thousand taels, so she could not accept this share no matter what . Going with the flow, she said: “Let us count it as the second young miss helping third young miss with her filial sentiments! Third young miss will also offer mother-in-law a share . The extra amount will be left to mother-in-law to handle!”

The matriarch looked at her granddaughter and daughter-in-law and felt they were both very good . She could not help but praise: “All such filial children! All such filial children!” At the same time, she did not forget to show some favor to An shi: “Do not worry, when Xiang Rong marries out of the family, I will not let her down . ”

An shi quickly bowed and gave her thanks .

Standing alone, Han shi felt embarrassed .

With the accounts settled, Feng Yu Heng prepared to return to Tong Sheng pavilion . Before she left, she handed a clean copy of the accounts to the matriarch . It had been prepared by Qing Yu and eunuch Zhang . This was also meant to be used as evidence, in the event that the Chen family refused to recognize the debts . This way, she would not be caught without evidence .

When she returned, it was already time for dinner . She had eaten late in the afternoon, so she was not very hungry and only ate a few bites . Afterwards, she ordered Huang Quan and Qing Yu: “Bring along the deed for the jewelry shop, we are going over right now . Qing Yu take a look at the shop front and see what else needs fixing . If there is nothing, it can be re-opened today . Also, Qing Yu will be responsible for controlling these three shops . Go out once every day and take a look . Every month, reconcile the accounts with the shopkeepers . This way, I won’t be running back and forth . ”

Qing Yu knew that this was Feng Yu Heng trusting her and immediately became moved, “Young miss, do not worry . This servant will take care of it properly . ”

“Un . ” Feng Yu Heng nodded and continued: “Eunuch Zhang will be going back tomorrow . Qing Yu, you have been in contact with him the most over these past ten days, so take care of him for me . I will be preparing medicine tonight . Aside from finding some medicine for eunuch Zhang, I will also be preparing some special medicinal herbs for Hundred Herb . Go take care of the jewelry shop today and take care of Hundred Herb Hall tomorrow . Bring the medicine I will be preparing . The day after tomorrow, have Wang Lin take care of the newly re-opened shop . ”

Qing Yu and Huang Quan complied with the errands and did not ask Feng Yu Heng what special medicinal herbs would be prepared . Instead, they hurriedly rushed over to the jewelry shop .

Feng Yu Heng told Wang Chuan to bring a few pairs of her old shoes to Fen Dai . She then turned and went into the medicine room and began contemplating what medicines would be necessities at Hundred Herb Hall .

The medicine for eunuch Zhang would be easy to take care of, just some rheumatism plasters would do . More importantly, since she wanted for Hundred Herb Hall to be different, she had to display some accomplishments .

Feng Yu Heng entered the pharmacy in her space and wandered around . In the end, she stopped at the counter of prescription Chinese medicine .

She could not haphazardly reveal Western medicine . In her eyes, Western medicine was to be used in emergency situations, while Chinese medicine could treat the root . Moreover, things had to be done gradually . She could not bring out all of her best wares all at once . If she did, then improving in the future would be difficult .

After the previous discovery of the pharmacy’s automated replenishing ability, Feng Yu Heng was extra attentive . Now, she had confirmation that it was the case, so she was more at ease when using medicine .

When she had been cleaning up the medicine room in Tong Sheng pavilion, Feng Yu Heng had taken out a great number of small porcelain bottles and butter paper for wrapping . Now, she would be able to make use of them .

She tore open the packaging for some common prescription medicines and sorted them in to small porcelain bottles . Each bottle came with a note with details on the efficacy of the medicine and instructions . She sorted medicines and wrote the notes . She had prepared around ten types of common prescription medicines, with each type having ten portions . These would be used for business by Hundred Herb Hall . She could predict that these things would definitely be well-received . She was waiting for Qing Yu and the others to return, so she could have the literate servants help her with the writing . Handwriting the instructions was the only way at present .

Of the prescription medicines that she had prepared, some were tablets, some were pills, and some were powders that had to be diluted in water . Each one was something that this era did not have . Feng Yu Heng had thought of a solution if anyone were to ask about them . The explanation would be that these had been made based on the instruction of her teacher, the Persian eccentric . They were then produced by her . As for the production method, that is obviously a secret .

With everything prepared, she brought the medicines out of the space . At this time, Qing Yu and Huang Quan had also returned from the shop .

Feng Yu Heng brought the two into the medicine room and handed the things to Qing Yu: “These have the same efficacy as those traditional medical soups; furthermore, they are even better than those medical soups . I have written the efficacy and instructions, along with warnings, on them . Bring them to Wang Lin and have him place them on the counter to sell . As for the price, have him base it on how much ginseng the prescription calls for, then increase it five times . ”

“Huh?” Qing Yu was taken aback, “Increase it five times? How much money would that be? Will anyone buy it?”

“Do not worry . ” Feng Yu Heng had a well-thought-out plan, “Doesn’t the Hundred Herb Hall have an attending physician? Everyday, choose a patient that can be treated with one of the medicines and gift it to them . If these people become well after taking the medicine, information will naturally spread . Quality products do not need to worry about a lack of customers . In this year, there are plenty of people who are wealthy . ”

Huang Quan nodded, “Young miss is correct . Who wants to drink a bitter medical soup, let alone a dignitary, if I could choose this type of medicine when I fell ill, I would never choose to drink the bitter medical soups . ”

Qing Yu was speechless, “Sister Huang Quan is really rich . ”

Huang Quan raised an eyebrow at her, “Stubborn girl, you will very soon be very wealthy . ” Seeing Qing Yu appear confused, she added: “With you helping the young miss take care of three shops, do you think young miss will not pay you a higher salary!”

Qing Yu was startled, “But I did not think to ask for a higher salary!”

Feng Yu Heng also laughed, “Whether you thought to ask is your problem . Whether I will give it is mine . I am not a stingy person . If you sincerely follow me, then when I am blessed, I will enjoy it with everyone . ”

Her position made Qing Yu very grateful . Huang Quan also felt more and more that Feng family’s second young miss fit her family’s Highness very well .

The next day, everyone in the Feng family sent eunuch Zhang of Prince Yu’s Palace to their manor’s gate . Feng Jin Yuan specially ordered the servants to prepare the carriage .

Eunuch Zhang did not at all feel embarrassed by Feng Jin Yuan’s politeness . Instead, he accepted it very naturally .

And Feng Jin Yuan was not one to argue . He naturally understood that it was best to avoid causing offense to someone like eunuch Zhang .

Feng Yu Heng had given a total of ten rheumatism plasters to eunuch Zhang earlier in the morning . She had also said that if they were effective, she would prepare some more .

Eunuch Zhang could not figure out how such a thin plaster was made, but he was too embarrassed to ask . Instead, he expressed a thousand thanks to Feng Yu Heng . He became even more satisfied with this future princess . It seemed that the ninth prince’s vision was pretty good . No wonder lady Zhou praised this girl so much after returning .

Finally sending away eunuch Zhang, the teacher Feng Jin Yuan had invited for Zi Rui arrived . According to Feng Jin Yuan’s introduction, this teacher had instructed many children from wealthy families . He was quite famous within the capital .

Feng Yu Heng did not have high hopes for someone who had interacted with many great families . This type of person was usually a wily old fox . It was hard to pinpoint just how much ability they really had . Thankfully, Zi Rui only needed to learn to read . Her goal was to have this teacher teach Zi Rui how to read . Everything else could be handled slowly later on .

The servants brought the teacher and Zi Rui back to Tong Sheng pavilion . Feng Yu Heng prepared to visit the matriarch to request permission to leave the manor with Qing Yu to visit Hundred Herb Hall . But before she could speak, a girl waved at her from outside the door with a smile .

The matriarch saw her and was the first to recognize her, “Oh! Isn’t that sovereign Wu Yang?” She wanted to bow to greet her .

Sovereign Wu Yang, seeing this, quickly trotted over and stopped the matriarch: “Matriarch Feng, do not overexert yourself . I came today to look for A-Heng . I will take this chance to ask permission for her to leave the manor . Us sisters will be going out, is this ok?”

“Fine! Of course it’s fine!” Did the matriarch dare say no . That person was a real, live sovereign . Moreover, she earnestly wished for Feng Yu Heng to go walk about with sovereign Wu Yang . Like this, the relationship between the Feng family and Wen Xuan palace would slowly be repaired .

Even Feng Jin Yuan nodded with a smile: “Sovereign getting along well with A-Heng is our A-Heng’s good fortune . ”

Wu Yang could not be bothered to listen to Feng Jin Yuan’s bureaucratic tone . Pulling Feng Yu Heng, she ran out of Feng manor . Wang Chuan hurriedly followed behind them .

Only after they rounded the corner of the street, did Wu Yang stop . She then pointed at some people who stood not too far away: “A-Heng, do you see! They are the sisters that I want to introduce you to, today . ”