The Exiled Villainess and Her Shopping Dimension

Chapter 246

While the high-born ladies were busy deliberating the consorts’ decisions, Yueqian and Mu Heng had already returned to their manor. They were still living in the small manor provided by the Wang, not yet moving to the Cold Jade Palace they had recently received. They had their own plans, but the new manor needed renovations to make it suitable for a pregnant woman. So, they stayed here until the improvements were complete.

As soon as Mu Heng arrived home, he took his wife to rest in their room. She had been exposed to the wind for a long time while waiting to welcome the delegation, and although she wore warmer clothes than ever before, it still wasn’t enough.

The young man instructed the servants to prepare warm water and more comfortable clothing. Yang Ji was also tasked with making a nourishing soup to for the young woman to ensure the safety of the pregnancy.

Unfortunately, Mu Heng didn’t have much time to care for his wife. Just a few minutes after being home, a soldier came to summon him. It was an important matter for the Bai Region, so it wasn’t surprising that the officials had no time to rest.

After Mu Heng left, Yueqian sat and received care from the servants. Everyone knew that she would need to exert herself in the coming days, so they took great care of her. Wan Gui was particularly concerned for her mistress, ensuring all belongings and heating devices were in good condition. As long as Furen Mu rested well, she would get through this situation.

Yueqian was somewhat bewildered by the attentiveness of her servants and husband. In the era she came from, many pregnant women still had to work. The conditions in that time were much harsher than what she was experiencing now. However, with proper protective equipment and supplements available back then, Yueqian wasn’t afraid.

“Rui Beng, could you bring me a glass of water?” The beautiful woman asked her maid.

She handed her a dark green shaker cup. Since she was entering the fourth month of her pregnancy, it was time to start proper nourishment. Yueqian had bought a shaker cup, which had measurements and a lid for shaking, making it convenient to mix and drink protein shakes.

Rui Beng looked at the oddly shaped cup for a moment but didn’t ask any questions. After all, it was a matter for her mistress. However, when Wan Gui saw the shape of the cup, the middle-aged woman was greatly surprised. She never expected her mistress to possess such a valuable item.

Given its flexibility, it was likely a cup acquired from overseas. The Bai Region, Master Du, and the Hong Region had little contact with overseas people. But Wan Gui had once accompanied her mistress to a banquet hosted by an important noble and heard about a special cup bestowed by the emperor, which he had received from the Hu Region. Even within the Hu Region, such a cup was rare, exciting the furen immensely.

The clear, fine, and flexible cup was displayed among the noble’s prized shelf, never touched by anyone. The noble personally cleaned and placed it on the display shelf.

It was said that this cup wouldn’t break if dropped, wouldn’t develop mold even after a year in water, and was perfect for drinking. It had a smooth surface that wouldn’t cut the lips, and if used to hold a valuable drink, it wouldn’t leave sediment or stains inside, making it easy to clean due to its highly polished interior.

"M-Miss, let me handle it," Wan Rui spoke up. She didn’t want the clumsy Rui Beng to manage it, fearing what might happen if such a precious cup was damaged.

Rui Beng, who was about to fetch the cup, paused in surprise. She and Wan Rui had never had any conflicts before. In fact, the older woman, who was approaching old age, was not unkind. There had been many times when she had helped her and given her advice. But now, out of the blue, she was taking over her task. How could Rui Peng not be confused?

Seeing the surprised expressions on the others’ faces, Wan Rui decided to explain. In the future, everyone would need to be more cautious. Furen Mu was no longer just the Governor’s furen; she would soon become a high-ranking noblewoman. After the delegation’s visit, she would certainly become Honored Furen. Many valuable items would be sent to their mistress, and the servants in the residence would need to recognize the value of each item.

"For this cup, Rui Beng isn’t suitable to handle it. She is young and clumsy, and any mistake could cause damage," Wan Rui explained to Mistress Mu, then looked at Rui Beng.

"From now on, Rui Beng and the rest of you need to be more cautious. The items in this residence are all valuable, and soon, you’ll be moving to the Cold Jade Palace. This is an opportunity that not just anyone gets. The things in the Cold Jade Palace are delicate and cannot be damaged. Even the doors and windows are crafted meticulously. So, you all must adapt to this in the future."

The middle-aged woman grew increasingly anxious. Yueqian raised an eyebrow slightly before she remembered something. It was not like she had lived in this ancient era. Moreover, she was previously the eldest young miss of the Qin family and knew what was valuable and what wasn’t. After glancing at her clear drinking glass, she realized it was a clear plastic cup manufactured in a factory. Although it wasn’t a branded item, it wasn’t something commonly found in this era.

Thus, it became a highly valued item. The washbasin she used to have was also plastic, but after moving to this residence, she didn’t need it anymore. The common folk might not recognize such items, but the nobles, especially those who frequented the Mu Manor, would surely know. Many items Yueqian brought from her dimension were stored away, and she bought local necessities instead.

In this era, washbasins were made of metal. Yueqian had bought thinly spread iron washbasins to use. This green plastic cup was the first piece of plastic the servants had seen.

"Wan Gui, you’re worrying too much. This cup is from my homeland, the Du Region. I’ve used it many times and know it’s not easily broken. If it were, it would have been destroyed during my journey to the Bai Region," Yueqian said. But Wan Gui still looked unconvinced. The young woman smiled slightly and then—

Thud!

She dropped the plastic cup right in front of Wan Gui. The middle-aged woman felt as if her heart had been struck. Without thinking, she lunged forward, her mind filled with the notion that this was a “precious item.” However, the plastic cup rolled until it stopped at Rui Beng’s feet.

The petite maid picked it up and examined it with excitement, ignoring Wan Gui, who was sprawled on the floor.

"Miss, this clear cup really didn’t break! There aren’t even any scratches," Rui Beng exclaimed. She was thrilled. This was the most extraordinary cup she had ever seen. Even wooden cups could break, and porcelain cups were even more fragile.

She was clumsier than anyone else. When she saw such a good thing, even if it fell, it didn’t break. How could she not be happy? In contrast, Wan Gui was stunned. The middle-aged woman’s heart had only just settled back into place, and she slowly and laboriously got up on her knees, feeling as if her back was sprained.

"O-ouch, ouch," Wan Gui exclaimed, both her arms clutching her waist and back in pain.

Seeing this, Yueqian felt a bit guilty, although internally she was amused. Who would have thought that Wan Gui would be so cautious over a plastic cup worth only 10-20 baht? If someone from her own time saw this, they would probably laugh until they wet themselves.

"Take it easy. Fan Yu, help Wan Gui to rest and apply this medicine to her painful areas," Yueqian beckoned with her finger, calling another maid to assist.

Wan Gui tried to refuse, shaking her head because she still wanted to serve Yueqian. Therefore, the mistress ordered Fan Yu to lift Wan Gui’s shirt right there to apply the pain-relief ointment. This injury, if left untreated, the injury could become chronic, and Yueqian didn’t want to commit any more sins, so she ordered her to take good care of her.

At first, the middle-aged woman was scared and embarrassed, trying to fend off Fan Yu from lifting her shirt, even if it was just around her waist. So, Yang Ji had to step in to help, with the two maids holding Wan Gui’s arms while applying the medicine around her waist and back.

The middle-aged woman struggled initially but soon realized something. Compared to these young girls, she was much older and had been a wet nurse for a long time. She often carried young masters and young misses, sometimes holding them at her chest, letting them ride on her back, or strapping them to her waist. This had caused her to have back pain for a while.

It wasn’t just her quick move to catch the cup that caused her pain; it was her accumulated hard work over time that had taken its toll. This recent action just triggered the existing condition.

The person most aware of this was the hardworking Wan Gui. Ah, in fact, Yang Ji, who was also aging, knew it too. The cook, constantly bending over to prepare meals, also suffered from back pain. However, because she didn’t yet know the properties of the medicine given by Yueqian, the middle-aged woman wasn’t as astonished as Wan Gui.

The refreshing and intense aroma of the ointment reached the noses of Yang Ji and Fan Yu. The two women, aunt and niece, quickly pulled their hands away from Wan Gui’s body, feeling a slight coolness at their fingertips. They were about to ask for permission to wash their hands, assuming the ointment was so cold it could sting. However, Yueqian simply tossed them a cloth.

"Just use the cloth to wipe it off. The scent won’t linger long and is beneficial for dizziness. As long as you don’t rub your face, you’ll be fine. You can also apply it to your knees or legs to relieve soreness.".

Hearing their mistress say this, the two women rubbed the remaining ointment on their arms and legs. Although it was only a small amount, not enough to fully relieve their aches, it did have some effect.

Wan Gui, freed from everyone’s grip, quickly put her clothes back on. Her face was still flushed, but she said nothing. The middle-aged woman felt a strange sensation where the ointment had been applied. The cooling effect was surprisingly soothing, and the initial strong smell gradually faded.

The pain seemed to lessen, and if not for being in front of her mistress, Wan Gui might have twisted her waist a few times to check her condition.

She looked at Yang Ji, who seemed to feel the same. Their eyes met, seeking confirmation of what they had experienced. Of course, Yang Ji was the first to speak up. She wasn’t as strict with manners as Wan Gui, having never served closely with the high-ranking members. Spending her days in the kitchen, she she spoke little, but when she wanted to know something, she asked directly.

"Miss," Yang Ji said seriously, causing Yueqian, who who was unaware of what was happening and about to mix protein powder into the 200 milliliters of water Rui Beng had fetched, to pause.

"Is there something wrong?" The beautiful woman asked, slightly puzzled by the servants’ demeanor.

"May I be so bold to ask about the ointment, miss? I’d like to know where you got this miraculous medicine. Uh, is it something I could buy somewhere?" Yang Ji inquired. If the ointment wasn’t too expensive or was within her budget, she would definitely spend the money to get it!

Well, who would want to endure constant back, waist, and neck pain?! She never expected that such a good medicine would exist in this world!

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