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"That's right, it comes from the 'Imperial Pharmacy Formula,' and its main ingredient is Motherwort. You may not have heard of this 'Imperial Pharmacy Formula,' madam, as it was written by court physicians, and I obtained it by chance. As for Motherwort, you are likely familiar with it; it is a herb very beneficial for women. Taking it postpartum can help the uterus contract and recover, regulate menstrual flow without affecting breastfeeding. Grinding the Motherwort into powder and combining it with other herbs for a wash in the morning and evening can reduce wrinkles, eliminate dark spots, and with long-term use, make the skin smooth and delicate. Madam, don't you think that in terms of both ingredients and usage, this is far superior to ordinary Rouge and Face Powder?"
"If the shopkeeper says it's good, then it must be excellent." The woman added, "I may not understand herbs, but I trust the shopkeeper."
Though this wasn't particularly flattering, it was very pleasing to hear. Xing Ruyi was just an ordinary person who enjoyed such compliments; feeling pleased, she decided to give two extra packets of the herbal powder.
"By the way, may I ask how to address you, madam?"
"My husband's surname is Chen; you may call me Yuzan."
"Ah, so it's Madam Chen."
"Shopkeeper Xing is being polite. Today I've troubled you for quite a while and received so many gifts; I truly feel a bit guilty." Yuzan then took out some loose silver coins from her purse and placed them on the table. "Please accept this money; although it doesn't compare to the herbal powder you've given me, at least it makes me feel better. It's not my style to take things for free; if my husband finds out, he might scold me."
"Since Madam Chen insists, then I'll gladly accept this silver."
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Yuzan stood up to take her leave. Knowing she had children at home, Xing Ruyi did not insist on keeping her longer and saw her out before returning inside.
As she turned back, she happened to see a fox in white clothing lazily leaning against the doorframe. Two beautiful fox eyes stared fixedly at Xing Ruyi.
"What are you looking at? Do I have flowers growing on my face?"
The fox shook its head. "No flowers, but the marks of death are quite obvious."
Hearing the term "marks of death," Xing Ruyi felt a chill run down her spine. Without saying a word, she picked up the copper mirror from the table.
This copper mirror was not like those made of glass; its clarity was limited, and even when reflecting white light, the image appeared blurry. Xing Ruyi squinted hard, looking left and right but still couldn't see where the marks mentioned by the fox were. Just as she was about to ask, the fox chuckled softly, stretched out its long arm, and wrapped Xing Ruyi in an embrace.
"Foolish Fox Demon, I'm just teasing you. There's no Post-Mortem Staining, only flowers, a girl as delicate as a flower."
"Stinky Fox, how dare you play tricks on me!" Xing Ruyi pounded her fist against the fox's chest. "Is it fun to scare me?"
"Not fun," the fox replied honestly. "But your angry expression is quite charming."
"Fox, are you sick?" Xing Ruyi rolled her eyes. "Finding ways to self-torture for no reason!"
The fox shook its head again. "I am sick, but not in the way you think of self-torture. Rather—"
"Rather what?"
"Rather I have a disease of wanting to see you! I love watching your spoiled expressions and also enjoy seeing you being unreasonable and scheming." The fox tapped Xing Ruyi's nose. "Tell me, why did you only charge her thirty coins? The Xing Ruyi I know isn't so generous."
"So who am I?" Xing Ruyi leaned against the fox's chest. Although he had just said he loved watching, not loving, she instinctively ignored the word "watch."
"The Xing Ruyi I know—" the fox elongated its tone deliberately. "Is someone who is very good at business."
"So your implication is that I'm stingy, that I value money above all else, and that I'm very calculating, right?" Xing Ruyi narrowed her eyes, gripping the fox's chin with a look that said if you dare, I'll crush you.
The fox lowered its head, smiling in its eyes.
Xing Ruyi instinctively tried to pull her right hand away but was caught off guard when he kissed her fingertips.
"No! My implication is that Fox Demon, you're actually someone who knows how to live well. You know how to earn money and also how to save it." The fox spoke gently, telling sweet lies without changing its expression.
Xing Ruyi seriously contemplated for a moment and then looked at the fox's handsome face, asking earnestly, "Fox, tell me, you're actually very poor, aren't you?"
The Fox chuckled softly, holding Xing Ruyi's hand. "Why do you ask that?"
"Because—" Xing Ruyi lowered her head shyly. "Because in your eyes, I seem like the kind of woman who really loves money."
The Fox pondered for a moment, gently lifting Xing Ruyi's chin with his finger to force her to meet his gaze. "I just thought about it carefully, and I do remember you as someone who loves money. But what can I say? I seem to particularly enjoy seeing you in that light."
"Yin Chensi—" Xing Ruyi was unsure whether she felt touched or wronged; her lips trembled slightly, and tears swirled in her eyes.
"Do you remember how we first met?" The Fox embraced her.
"I remember! Of course I do! If it weren't for meeting you, I would still be happily living in my own world. But, Yin Chensi, I actually have no regrets. No regrets about following you to this era, no regrets about integrating into this world, no regrets about meeting so many people and experiencing so much. Yin Chensi, if it weren't for meeting you, I might still be that ordinary Xing Ruyi, and my life would probably lack a lot of color. Yin Chensi, although I love money very much, I love you even more. Don't worry; whether in the original world or this one, I am my own person. No one will ask you to buy a house or a car; no one will demand a bride price from you. On the contrary, I've saved a lot of money; I can buy a big estate, get a large carriage, and hire many maids and servants. So, you don't need to worry." Xing Ruyi looked up at the Fox with tear-filled eyes and asked earnestly, "So, will you marry me?"
Seeing Xing Ruyi like this made the Fox feel heartbroken. He could only hold her tightly and promise her softly in her ear, "Okay, I will marry you!"
"Now!" Xing Ruyi grabbed the Fox's sleeve.
"Now?" The Fox frowned. "That's not possible!"
"Why not?" Xing Ruyi felt wronged and angry; she pushed the Fox away forcefully and stomped her foot on the ground. "Yin Chensi, tell me why not? I wouldn't mind a simple wedding; why do you mind a simple marriage?"
The Fox reached out to wipe away the tears on Xing Ruyi's face. "Because I don't want to make things difficult for you. My Fox Demon deserves the best wedding!"
"Your?" Xing Ruyi wiped her tears and then rubbed her face against the Fox's white clothing.
"Yes, mine." The Fox didn't mind at all. If Fox Demon wanted to rub against him, so be it; he could always change into another outfit later.
"Aren't you just stalling me?"
"Not stalling you!"
"Yin Chensi, I am a mortal!"
"I know you are a mortal!"
"The lifespan of a mortal is limited, so, Yin Chensi, even if I want to, I can't wait for you too long!"
The fox was stunned.
Xing Ruyi stood on her tiptoes and gently kissed his lips: "Yin Chensi, even if we don't hold a wedding, we can still have a Wedding Chamber."
The fox's face turned red for once.
Xing Ruyi smiled down, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed him more forcefully: "Fox, what should I do? The Fox Demon wants you!"
"Whoosh!" The fox fled.
"Yin Chensi! Stinky Fox! At a time like this, you dare to transform!"
The fox hid in the corner, quietly revealing a tail and wagging it.
"You dead fox, I'll count to three, and you better come back!" Xing Ruyi wiped her face vigorously: "I want to have a Wedding Chamber with you; it's not like I'm skinning you to make clothes. Why are you running away?"
"Fox Demon!" As Chang Tai stepped into the shop, he heard Xing Ruyi talking about having a Wedding Chamber with the fox and was taken aback.
Xing Ruyi turned around and saw Chang Tai, also surprised. "Brother Chang?"
"Um, I just heard you—" Chang Tai coughed, "I think I might have misheard."
"You must have misheard," Brother Chang. Xing Ruyi quickly lowered her head to pour tea. "Brother Chang, is there something you need at this time?"
"There is something." Chang Tai replied, taking the tea that Xing Ruyi handed over. But as he looked around, he noticed the tear stains still on Xing Ruyi's face, and his hand holding the teacup paused. "You cried? Is it because of that fox?"
"Of course." Xing Ruyi quickly wiped her face with her hand. "I spent all night yesterday preparing the Rouge, and that dead fox ruined it. I was a bit upset and shed some tears. So, as you heard earlier, I want to skin that fox and make soup."
"It's just a beast; why bother getting angry with a Fox Demon?" Chang Tai secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that what he misheard was about making soup, while he thought it was about a wedding chamber. Realizing this made his ears feel slightly hot, and the thought hidden in his heart began to stir again. He tried hard to suppress it and shifted the topic elsewhere.
"What about Young Master Yin? How come we rarely see him when he comes?"
Xing Ruyi glanced at the fox that had jumped onto the windowsill at some point and replied, "Oh, he's busy with his own matters."
"I've never asked before; what does Young Master Yin do?"
"Well..." Xing Ruyi thought carefully. It seemed that this fox, aside from occasionally helping her gather herbs, was always wandering around mysteriously, so he could be considered a rather leisurely fox spirit. However, she couldn't tell Chang Tai this, so she cleared her throat and answered, "Yin Chensi is actually one of those idle people in the Jianghu. He occasionally helps me gather herbs or buy materials for making Rouge and Face Powder. As for his other matters, he hasn't brought them up, and I haven't asked either; as long as he hasn't done anything illegal or immoral."
"An idle person in Jianghu?" Chang Tai's expression became serious. He set his teacup down on the table and earnestly advised Xing Ruyi, "Though I'm an outsider, you should at least call me Brother Chang. So from an elder brother's perspective, I want to say this to you as a Fox Demon: one cannot judge by appearances. It's understandable that you like Young Master Yin, but if you plan to marry him, you must be clear about his family background. Don't seek wealth; just seek integrity! Fox Demon, Brother Chang hopes you can think this through and wishes for your happiness in life."
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