Wealth and glory seek stability

Jian Xi poured two more cups for Lai Xi and Caiyun.

Lai Xi sipped the herbal tea: "Sister Jian Xi, although this herbal tea is bitter, I can't live without it after drinking it for a long time."

Caiyun nodded in agreement: "Yes, it's very hot in the tea room in summer. Sister Caiqing and Sister Caisang both got heat stroke some time ago, but we two are fine. I wonder if it's because we drink this herbal tea every day."

Jian Xi only knew that herbal tea could prevent summer heat stroke, but she didn't know whether it could cure heat stroke.

Qiangwei took the herbal tea handed to her by Jian Xi and took a sip.

How bitter!

Her delicate eyebrows twisted into a ball, "Why is this herbal tea as bitter as medicine?"

Jian Xi drank a glass in big gulps and accepted it well: "Sister Qiangwei may not be used to the taste. Lai Xi and the others were also not used to it at the beginning, but now they are used to it. This is not harmful to the body. It can clear away heat and detoxify. This is what we should drink in summer."

Qiangwei drank the whole bowl of wine doubtfully. She didn't know if it was an illusion, but it seemed like she had just walked outside for a long time. The irritable feeling in her body was really suppressed a lot.

Ever since Jian Xi said that he wanted to make good money, Lai Xi has been very active in doing everything.

She took the medicine bag from Qiangwei's hand, lit the stove again and made some herbal tea.

The herbal tea takes a very short time to boil, and Qiangwei sits by the stove waiting for the water to boil.

Today is bound to be a busy day.

kitchen.

The porridge cooked by Mother Wang is ready. She takes out the pickled bacon from the jar and puts it in a delicate little dish.

When Qiangwei arrived, Mother Wang had everything ready.

Jian Xi behind him was holding a tray with cold tea.

Qiangwei personally took the porridge and took Jian Xi into the main courtyard.

Xia felt the bed was too hot, so she sat on the golden nanmu couch in the main house every day.

The maid turned the wind wheel with her hands, and there were many ice cubes in the large vat in the room.

As soon as I entered the room, it suddenly became much cooler.

"Madam, please have some porridge."

Qiangwei placed the porridge in her hand on the small table on the couch.

Xia stood up and ate half a bowl of porridge and a few chopsticks of pickled meat.

This is much better than the previous few days when I could only taste a small bite of each meal.

Qiangwei moved away, revealing Jian Xi behind her.

"Look, this girl is really honest. She didn't even take credit for making desserts. The bowl of ice cream you just had was made by Jian Xi. She also took out the herbal tea recipe handed down from her family, saying that it is especially useful for the bitter summer.

I took the prescription to the court doctor, who said it would do no harm to the body.

What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and present it to the Madam."

Xia ate something and finally felt a little more energetic.

Jian Xi gritted her teeth and placed the herbal tea in front of Xia, "Madam, I have suffered from summer heatstroke since I was a child, so mother would make this herbal tea for me to drink. It can clear away heat and dampness, and drinking more in summer can also prevent heatstroke."

Xia smiled with relief and said, "You are thoughtful." She picked up the herbal tea, took a sip, was stunned for a moment, and then drank the rest.

Qiangwei observed Xia's expression and saw that there was no strange expression on her face. She breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "I just drank it and it tasted very bitter. I didn't expect that Madam would drink it all in one breath."

Xia smacked her lips. "It's a little bitter, but it has some flavor. I think it tastes good. Make me a bowl of this every day. I'll feel empty in my stomach after drinking it. Go to the kitchen and bring me some food. I'm hungry."

Chuntao was surprised and said, "What great news! He is getting better soon. I will go and tell the kitchen right away." Then she left.

Qiangwei added: "Remember to order lighter dishes. Madam hasn't eaten in a few days, so she can't eat anything too greasy."

"Yes!"

"Qiangwei, how do you think I should reward Jian Xi?" Xia said with a smile. Jian Xi had always behaved maturely and steadily, not like a ten-year-old girl.

"In my opinion, I'm afraid the Madam will have more rewards in the future. Summer heat is not a disease, but it has stumped countless imperial doctors. Now Jian Xi is willing to take out the prescription. I see that they are just some common herbs. Why not boil them and send some to other masters in the mansion? The summer heat is unbearable, and this herbal tea can also clear away heat and relieve summer heat, isn't it good?"

"I'll do as you say. It's rare that this girl has such a kind heart, and we can't treat her badly. Go to the storehouse and get Jian Xi three hundred taels of silver, two pieces of silk for summer, and two sets of hairpins and jewelry. I don't feel so sick now, and my body feels much more relaxed."

Jian Xi didn't expect that a small recipe could fetch three hundred taels, so she kept declining.

"Madam, you have always been kind to us. I took out the recipe not to ask for a reward, but because I really wanted to repay you. Moreover, for such an ordinary recipe, your reward is too much. I dare not accept it."

Seeing Jian Xi's sincere face, Xia was also moved by her innocent heart. "Good child, take these rewards. I have consulted many famous doctors for my old illness, but they only treat the symptoms but not the root cause. Your prescription is useful. Drinking it will make me feel better immediately. In my opinion, three hundred taels of silver is not enough. If this prescription is really effective, I will reward you heavily in a few days!"

Jian Xi was stunned. It turned out that three hundred taels of silver were just an appetizer in Xia's eyes?

Poverty limited her imagination.

I can't imagine how rich Xia is?!

After a while, the maids came in with the dishes. Chunyan and Chuntao had clear division of labor. They went forward to serve the dishes to Xia and pick out the fish bones.

Jian Xi was once again shocked by the extravagant lifestyle of the Xia family.

It turns out that some people don't have to do anything else with their meals except chewing them.

When eating fish, some people pick out the fish bones, and when drinking porridge, some people warm it in warm water...

Qiangwei walked up to Jian Xi and motioned for her to follow.

The two of them went all the way to the warehouse.

"Sister Qiangwei, is the Madam so generous in rewarding people?" I can't blame her for being suspicious. If she rewards like this every day, how huge will the family business be!"

How could Qiangwei not understand Jian Xi's thoughts? She was in a rare good mood today, so she kindly explained, "This is the foundation of a big family. Not to mention the status of the Madam as a princess, she has countless manors and shops. I heard from the old people in the mansion that when the Madam got married, there was a ten-mile red wedding. Now she is an elder in the family, and the masters below often pay tribute to her. You have indeed done a great deed today. If the prescription is effective, the mansion will inevitably use your prescription as a favor, and there will be more rewards in the future."

After listening to this, Jian Xi suddenly had a feeling——

A recipe for herbal tea ensured her wealth and glory throughout her life.

Rose opened the storeroom and found a small box inside, "Do you want gold or silver?"

"Gold!" Three hundred taels of silver were too heavy and took up too much space to store.

Qiangwei found three gold ingots, each weighing ten taels, put them in a box, and gave it to Jian Xi.

"Here you go."

He took out the key and opened a box filled with a complete set of jewelry, which were not the simple jewelry used for rewards before.

"Come and pick out two sets of jewelry."

Jian Xi's eyes were almost blinded by the light.

These jewellery are so pretty!