Chapter 879: 878: The Apology Arrives

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Chapter 879: Chapter 878: The Apology Arrives After Madam Gu finished breakfast, she sent her two little rascals out to play and tidied up all the chores in the house. Thinking about what her husband had mentioned last night, she couldn’t help feeling uneasy and unsure. Having not slept well the night before, and after finishing all her tasks today, she went back to her room, packed all the rouge and powder into a small bundle, said a word to her mother-in-law, and headed to the Song Family Courtyard across the street. When she knocked on the door, it was Old Granny Wu who opened it. Naturally, she recognized Madam Gu and knew that she had a pretty good relationship with her own masters. Hurriedly, she welcomed her inside with a smile. Wang Yongzhu was accompanying Old Granny Zhang, sunbathing while sewing a robe for Song Chongjin. He needed to go to the Academy every day, and always wore the same few clothes. Previously, she didn’t have time, but now that she was idle, Wang Yongzhu had picked up her needlework again. Seeing Madam Gu come in, she also stood up with a smile, invited her to sit down, and asked Old Granny Wu to pour tea. Madam Gu first inquired about Granny Zhang’s health, exchanged a few pleasantries, glanced at Wang Yongzhu’s needlework, and after a few compliments, finally got to the main point. “Wang Family sister, I heard from my husband last night that you smashed the Tian Family’s Rouge Shop?” Madam Gu asked cautiously. Wang Yongzhu paused her needlework and nodded. “I heard my husband say that you mentioned the Tian Family Rouge Shop’s powder has issues? That using it would ruin one’s face? Is it true?” Madam Gu worriedly touched her own face. She and her husband were childhood sweethearts, their relationship had always been good, her in-laws were reasonable, and their days were actually quite nice. Even though they weren’t wealthy, her husband would save a bit of money and secretly buy her a box of rouge or Palace Powder from the Tian Family Rouge and Powder Shop, or some Osmanthus Hair Oil. This was because the Tian Family Rouge Shop had been in Jing County for many years, and everyone trusted it. Madam Gu treasured her husband’s kind gesture and was also quite frugal, only using it on festive occasions to add a touch of color. What woman doesn’t love beauty and her own face? Upon hearing that the Tian Family’s rouge and powder might be problematic, Madam Gu felt anxious and troubled inside. In recent years, she also felt that her skin didn’t feel as youthful and smooth, and she’d developed wrinkles. Previously, she thought it was just age catching up; now she wondered if it was due to using that rouge and powder? Wang Yongzhu looked at Madam Gu after hearing her words. To be fair, Madam Gu had regular features and a tall, plump figure, carrying a bit of charm. However, her skin was slightly dry and yellowish, with fine crow’s feet around her eyes. Seeing Madam Gu’s hopeful yet fearful expression, Wang Yongzhu smiled and reassured her, “Madam Gu, you’re overthinking this. Although the Tian Family’s powder has issues, it’s only if used daily and over a long time that it causes significant skin damage. I see that you don’t use rouge and powder much daily, so even if there’s some minor harm, it’s not a big issue.” “Then why do I feel my face is getting drier, developing wrinkles—” Madam Gu touched her own face. “Madam Gu, even though you should use less rouge and powder, using Snow Cream daily is essential...” Wang Yongzhu realized Madam Gu probably didn’t know what skincare was. Or rather, women like Madam Gu, unless their family is wealthy and leisurely, with plenty of maids and servants attending to them, could only afford to doll themselves up daily after waking. Most ordinary girls only experience a brief time of adorning themselves before and shortly after marriage. Once the excitement of newlywed life fades and life returns to normal, which woman is not washing hands to make soup, serving in-laws and husband, and taking care of children? Getting oneself and the children neat and tidy every day is already good enough, let alone having the time or mind to maintain skincare? How many young and beautiful women have been worn down in temperament, beauty, and their lives in this daily grind? She explained in detail to Madam Gu, who was left wide-eyed, never having thought a woman’s face had such intricacies. Wang Yongzhu, getting into her explanation, put down her needlework and went into the room to get her Snow Cream. Although she didn’t like makeup, her skincare-enthusiast cousin often mumbled about all sorts of skin conditions and care tips in her ear every day. Especially during purchasing requests, her cousin almost wanted her to memorize various skincare ingredients and functions. Though lacking practical experience, her theoretical knowledge was quite substantial. Moreover, the Snow Cream she used looked like something bought on the market, but in reality, it was a skincare product she’d covertly exchanged from the System. With the good air quality these days and her being young, full of collagen, the skincare product primarily functioned as a basic moisturizer. She set Madam Gu up comfortably, had Old Granny Wu bring hot water, and Madan Gu washed her face anew. Wang Yongzhu applied a layer of Snow Cream, letting Madam Gu gently pat it in so the skin could absorb it. Then she handed Madam Gu a mirror, showing that with just one additional step, Madam Gu noticed her skin looked much more delicate, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes had faded slightly. Madam Gu was astonished. Could Snow Cream really be this effective? Just as she was about to speak, the courtyard door was suddenly and heavily knocked. Old Granny Wu could tell something was wrong from the knock and looked at Wang Yongzhu. Wang Yongzhu nodded, and only then did Old Granny Wu cautiously open the door. Indeed, outside was a crowd of people. Leading them was none other than Shopkeeper Tian. Around him were over ten shop assistants, each carrying a gift box, lined up at the entrance of the Song Family Courtyard. Madam Gu saw this and sensed something amiss. She had seen Shopkeeper Tian before—wasn’t he the owner of the Tian Family’s Rouge and Powder Shop? Coming to the Song family so early with so many people, even though they were holding gift boxes, it seemed less like delivering gifts and more like seeking revenge! She immediately stood up and whispered, “I don’t think this Boss Tian is here with good intentions. Wang Family sister, perhaps you and Aunt should hide first?” In her view, the Wang Family sister was frail, and Aunt Zhang was still recovering. How could these two women possibly be a match for those men? It would be better to avoid them for the time being. Wang Yongzhu thanked Madam Gu, knowing she meant well. Old Granny Wu asked, “Who are you people? Do you have any business with our master?” Shopkeeper Tian stayed silent, but one of the shop assistants behind him stepped forward: “Is this the house of Scholar Song?” Old Granny Wu couldn’t help but glance back at Wang Yongzhu before replying, “Yes, this is the house of Scholar Song, and you are?” The shop assistant said, “Our boss is the owner of the Tian Family Rouge and Powder Shop. Yesterday, our boss personally came to apologize to Scholar Song and Lady Wang!” Not only Madam Gu and the others, but even Wang Yongzhu was taken aback. Yesterday, Song Chongjin had mentioned that Shopkeeper Tian would probably come personally to apologize, and today he did indeed show up, clearly having pulled some strings.

Chapter 879: 878: The Apology Arrives

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