Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 332 - 199 Who is Greedier_3

Chapter 332: Chapter 199 Who is Greedier_3

Madam Liang was overcome with worry and sighed softly, saying in a low voice, "In other families, young men of his age are already married, some even fathers, yet our grandson still has to wait a few more years. Our household has always been few in number..."

Liang Zechong replied, "Zhaozhao’s condition has improved so much compared to before. Only when his illness is cured can he experience military training, inherit his title, and pursue an official career. It is the grace of his father that allowed the master to help treat the illness. It is the care of the heavens, and also Zhaozhao’s fortune that someone has found a Spiritual Medicine for his disease... One cannot have everything in life, marrying Zhaozhao a few years later in exchange for his healthy body, no matter how you look at it, is a bargain for us."

Hearing this, Madam Liang laughed and said in relief, "Master is right, indeed that’s the way it is. It was just my greed talking. Since Zhaozhao has to wait a few more years, we are not in a rush to arrange his marriage. When Miss Qian grows up a bit more, and if it’s suitable, we can talk about it then."

Liang Zechong nodded and said, "Madam, you should become closer with that young girl in the future. Our family’s heritage need not solely depend on marriage alliances to flourish. If she is truly as the master said, able to bring prosperity to the family, the husband, and the sons, we might be able to hold several great-grandchildren in the future."

Madam Liang laughed heartily and said, "Good, this old woman will indeed help look out for our grandson."

Yixiu was unaware that she had become the target of someone’s scheme and spent her time on the ship quite pleasantly. She didn’t get seasick and would stand on the deck to take in the grand landscape of Great Qian Kingdom or joke around with the caring Little Monk or with the two handsome men.

Sometimes, she would go to entertain Madam Liang and talk about interesting things from her hometown and from the House of Animals, even gifting her a set of Liancourt Gold Lotus Cosmetics. Perhaps Madam Liang thought that Liancourt, being a country workshop, couldn’t produce any fine creams, and she had her maid accept it without using it herself.

As for Monkey Brother and Benben, since boarding the ship they hadn’t had close contact with Yixiu; they were kept busy playing with Liang Zechong. Maybe Liang Zechong, having researched horses more while in the military, knew well the temperaments of animals and how to please them. The monkey and the dog played with him ever so joyfully.

Yixiu considered herself quite understanding of Liang Zechong’s character and felt he wouldn’t have the heart to monopolize them. If it were someone like Fourth Master Song, she would have had Monkey Brother and Benben keep their distance long ago.

What she did not anticipate was that Liang Zechong was even greedier than Fourth Master Song; what he wanted was her.

Five days later, the large ship left the Green Spring River and docked for supplies before entering the Jingxiang Canal.

That day, Madam Liang’s Eldest Maid, Hong Shan, took out the cosmetics rewarded to her by Madam, which were from the Liancourt brand. She thought Miss Qian was a clever girl who sometimes failed to recognize her own status. Her mistress was the Madame of Duke, with vast family assets, using only Ai Shulin’s rouge and powder, and scented cakes.

Yet the young girl had the nerve to give a set of rouge and powder made by a small country workshop, calling it "Liancourt Cosmetic." Out of kindness and not wanting to offend the girl’s sentiment, the Madame rewarded this "cosmetic" set to herself as soon as the girl left.

The round wooden box for the rouge and powder was actually quite beautiful, with a black lacquer box decorated with a few golden lotus flowers and leaves.

Opening the box, she was astonished. Inside there were three glazed small porcelain boxes and a fat bellied glazed porcelain bottle, all very delicate and pretty, adorned with golden lotus flowers.

At the bottom was a "Liancourt Cosmetic Instruction Manual" stating that this make-up set belonged to the "Pearl Rhyme Series," detailing the specific uses and methods for each cosmetic item. Pearl Rhyme Fragrance Cream was for washing the face, Pearl Rhyme Perfume Rouge for skincare, Pearl Rhyme Gold Rouge for applying blush, and Pearl Rhyme Gold Dew for applying fragrance.

Hong Shan picked up the small box of Pearl Rhyme Perfume Rouge to open it; inside was a white grease glimmering with stable pearlescence, its fragrance light yet long-lasting, and very pleasant to smell. She instinctively felt this perfume rouge was no worse than Ai Shulin’s and even better, so she dared not use it and quickly covered the box to go to Madam Liang’s cabin.

She said, "Madam, I think this Liancourt Cosmetic is even better than the ones from Ai Shulin."

Madam Liang laughed, "How could that be possible?"

But when she saw Hong Shan open the lacquered box, she too was taken aback and commented, "Such a lovely thoughtful touch..."

After the maid helped her cleanse her face and apply new make-up, Madam Liang looked in the mirror, slightly startled. Her face was not only whiter and smoother but also lightly glowing with pearlescence. The rouge on her cheeks was also no longer the bright red it used to be, but closer to a natural skin tone, slightly yellow with a pearlescent sheen. Applied to her lips, it made them appear more luscious and beautiful.

Although the entire cabin was filled with fragrance, it wasn’t overpowering. It was subtle and lasting, seemingly there and not there, extremely elegant and pleasant.