Feng Jin discovered she could invent several new hairstyles that would absolutely set a trend.
Who would have thought that arriving in ancient times, she could also become a beauty guru?
It was truly a case of, "Gold will shine wherever it is," as the saying goes.
And she intended to be the brightest piece of gold.
"Eldest Sister-in-law, could you also style my hair like that?" Ling Wan's eyes were filled with admiration as she pestered Feng Jin to try a new hairstyle.
"Alright then, I'll do it for you," Feng Jin readily agreed, undoing Ling Wan's current hairstyle.
Her forehead bangs were braided, half of her hair was tied up into a bun, and the remaining half was braided into a fishtail braid that wrapped around the bun.
Compared to Feng Jin's hairstyle, it added a playful touch, enhancing the maiden's delicate charm.
Feng Jin picked up a hairpin with a dangling tassel and placed it on the side of the bun, "There."
Ling Wan admired herself in the mirror for a long time, her face beaming with satisfaction, "Eldest Sister-in-law, your hands are so skilled, this hairstyle is truly beautiful."
"If you want to learn, I can teach you."
The love of beauty is universal. In her previous life, Feng Jin had spent countless hours researching beautiful braided hairstyles, and now, she finally had a chance to put her skills to use.
Feng Jin noticed a fleeting hint of sadness in Yun Niang's eyes, "Yun Niang, once you're recovered, I'll teach you how to dress and apply makeup."
"Thank you, Madam," Yun Niang's lips curved into a smile, imagining herself, like others, with exquisite makeup, wearing beautiful long dresses, sporting stylish hairstyles with delicate hairpins, living a normal life.
"Yun Niang, let me change your dressing for you."
Feng Jin gently untied the gauze on Yun Niang's face. Some of the surgical thread had already been absorbed, and the wound was gradually healing. In another two days, once it was completely healed, the scar could be removed.
She applied ointment to the wound and re-bandaged it.
"You're recovering well. Continue to drink the medicine, and in two days, I'll remove the scar for you."
"Thank you, Madam."
"No need to thank me. Ling Wan, you must take good care of Yun Niang."
Feng Jin instructed Ling Wan. Ling Wan had been learning medicine from her these past few days and could now handle some simple ailments with ease.
"I've noted everything, Eldest Sister-in-law, you can rest assured."
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"Young Madam, perhaps you shouldn't go out today. You can go tomorrow," Cai Qing said, walking behind Feng Jin, trying to persuade her. The Young General had instructed them not to let the Young Madam overexert herself.
Even an iron man couldn't endure such continuous work.
"If you nag any more, you won't be following me. Go back to the manor."
Feng Jin felt like Cai Qing's nagging was going to make her head explode.
Cai Qing quickly covered her mouth in fright. She wouldn't say another word.
"By the way, have you prepared the things I asked for?"
"Everything is ready. Two boxes of Clear Breeze Jade Dew Cream for the Jing Princess, four bottles of Immortal Essence Water, and two boxes of lip rouge."
Cai Qing listed them one by one, all prepared in advance according to the Young Madam's instructions.
"That's good," Feng Jin nodded. Each time she visited the Jing Manor, she used the pretense of meeting Lin Yuwei, and the gifts alone were never small. Her little treasury was about to be emptied.
She needed to find a way to get Chu Chenyi to cough up that money. She didn't want to be a fool paying for everything.
Upon arriving at the Jing Manor, Feng Jin visited so frequently that the gatekeeper, without even needing to announce her, waved her in grandly.
"Are you drinking it or not!" Lin Yuwei stood with her hands on her hips, looking like a shrew, her eyes blazing at Chu Chenyi as if she were about to devour him.
Chu Chenyi, equally stubborn, remained expressionless and pushed the bowl of black, unidentifiable liquid on the table aside, stating coldly, "I said, I'm not drinking it!"
Lin Yuwei took a deep breath, steadying her temper that was about to explode, "Not drinking it, is that it..."
"Not drinking it!"
A terrifying smile spread across Lin Yuwei's lips. She picked up the bowl with one hand and, with lightning speed, pressed Chu Chenyi's head down with the other, forcefully pouring the bowl's contents into his mouth.
When Feng Jin arrived, she witnessed a horrifying scene, her mouth agape, wide enough to swallow an egg.
Was this the same gentle and demure Lin Yuwei she knew? The difference was too great.
Feng Jin quickly rubbed her eyes, thinking she had hallucinated.
After emptying the bowl of medicinal soup into Chu Chenyi's mouth, Lin Yuwei imperiously slammed the bowl onto the table, hands on her hips, and declared, "You wanted to not drink it? I have plenty of ways to deal with you."
Chu Chenyi's handsome face, whether from choking or anger, turned red. He coughed a few times and pointed at Lin Yuwei, shouting furiously, "You... you're unreasonable!"
"Who are you calling unreasonable? I think you're..."
"Yuwei!" Feng Jin intervened just as Lin Yuwei was about to make a move.
If this continued, Chu Chenyi's life might be in danger. His face looked so haggard these past few days; it was clear he had been subjected to a lot of abuse from Lin Yuwei. Truly pitiable.
"Sister Feng Jin, why are you here?"
Upon seeing Feng Jin, Lin Yuwei's dark mood vanished instantly. She walked towards Feng Jin with a smile. Finally, after days, she could see someone who brought her joy.
"What were you just doing? Be mindful of your actions. Chu Chenyi is a prince, after all. If this gets out, it won't be good for your reputation. You should show some mercy. If you kill him, won't you have to mourn him?" Feng Jin advised earnestly.
"Mourn him? If he dies today, I'll remarry after seven days," Lin Yuwei said disdainfully. She wouldn't be foolish enough to remain a widow for Chu Chenyi, wasting her youth.
Although Feng Jin was surprised by Lin Yuwei's words, she secretly agreed with them.
Chu Chenyi, standing behind them, overheard their conversation and became even more convinced that Lin Yuwei had become this way entirely due to Feng Jin.
How long had she been with Feng Jin? She had learned all sorts of improper skills thoroughly.
"I brought you some good things," Feng Jin said with a smile, then turned to Cai Qing, "Cai Qing, bring the items."
Cai Qing bowed slightly and presented the items before them, "Your Highness, this is the Clear Breeze Jade Dew Cream, this is the Immortal Essence Water, and these two boxes are lip rouge."
Lin Yuwei's eyes instantly lit up. She stared intently at the items in the boxes, opening them one by one. She particularly liked the two boxes of lip rouge, which smelled sweet and felt very moisturizing on the lips.
"I've added honey essence to the lip rouge, so it's very hydrating on the lips and won't cause dryness or peeling."
Feng Jin introduced them one by one. This lip rouge had the effect of moisturizing and nourishing the lips, making it a win-win.
"Sister Feng Jin, I love this so much. Thank you."
"You're welcome. Good things should be shared, of course. I'll send you more when you finish this."