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"The so-called strange occurrences must lead to something sinister. There must be something behind Wei Village that we do not know."
Seeing the fox furrow his brows, Xing Ruyi sighed lightly, cupping his handsome face. Looking into his beautiful fox eyes, she said earnestly, "Yin Chensi, we mortals have a saying: curiosity killed the cat. Since the matter with the child has been resolved, and Moxuyou, that is, Yuan Gang, has voluntarily offered to perform the rites, while Wei Shumou has brought this upon himself, the remaining matters are no longer our concern. I think it’s best if we pretend we don’t know."
"Wife is right," the fox smiled, pulling Xing Ruyi into his embrace. "Then let’s go home!"
Xing Ruyi feigned resistance and twisted away. "Yin Chensi, when do you plan to marry me?"
"On an auspicious day."
"And when is that?"
"When the time comes, you will naturally know."
"Yin Chensi!"
"Yes?"
"You are so infuriating!" Xing Ruyi lightly kicked the fox and then quickly ran away. "Yin Chensi, I warn you, until we have formally wed, do not call me Wife!"
"Understood, Wife!" The fox replied respectfully, but his eyes were filled with amusement.
"Stinky Fox, you did that on purpose! I won’t talk to you anymore! Hmph!" Rolling her eyes, Xing Ruyi lifted her skirt and ran even faster.
The fox leisurely followed behind, occasionally bending down to check on Yin Yuan in his arms.
"When do you plan to learn how to walk?"
"Three turns, six sits, seven rolls, and eight crawls; I have to take it slow." Yin Yuan yawned, stretching his arms and legs, finding a more comfortable position in the fox's embrace.
The fox frowned and looked down at his round yet exceptionally handsome face.
"What does that mean?"
"What do you mean?"
"What you just said: three turns, six sits, seven rolls, and eight crawls."
"Oh, that? It's something my mother, your Wife, used to ramble on about when she had nothing to do. I analyzed it carefully; if we take it literally, it means that by three months, a baby can turn over, by six months they can sit up, by seven months they can roll around on the spot, and by eight months they can try crawling. As for walking? That would probably be around this time next year."
The fox's expression darkened as he spoke in an almost commanding tone: "Next year, you should start walking!"
"Why?" Yin Yuan retorted, raising his eyebrows high.
"Do you think a ghost capable of killing demons still needs to follow the processes of mortals?" The fox said as he relaxed his hands. Yin Yuan was quick to react, grabbing the fox's sleeve and smiling ingratiatingly. "After all, I share your surname. Calling you 'father' like this—are you really being so harsh?"
"Precisely because you bear the Yin surname, you should not pretend to be just an ordinary child." The fox flicked Yin Yuan's forehead: "A young man should strive for self-improvement. Hasn't the Fox Demon ever told you that?"
Yin Yuan fell to the ground and instantly transformed into a two or three-year-old child. His brows and eyes were no less striking than the fox's; however, while the fox exuded an ethereal aura, Yin Yuan's features were filled with demonic energy. At this age, he appeared merely as a beautiful child, but if he grew up a bit more, he would undoubtedly become a captivating prodigy in Luoyang City.
Returning to Luoyang City, it was already bright outside. After staying up all night fighting and listening to stories, Xing Ruyi was exhausted. She changed her clothes and washed her face, planning to catch up on some sleep when a guest arrived.
Though she was well taken care of by the fox and had no worries about food or drink, as the owner of Ruyi Rouge shop, Xing Ruyi couldn't neglect her business. So she mustered her energy and went out to greet the visitor.
In the center of the shop stood a woman in a blue shirt, looking somewhat reserved. She had a delicate appearance, though her attire was ordinary, with only a red hairpin on her head that seemed worth a bit of money. Her hands were partially hidden in her sleeves, and upon seeing Xing Ruyi, she smiled shyly.
"Good day, Shopkeeper Xing!"
"Good day, Madam!"
Xing Ruyi noticed that the woman was young but had her hair styled in a married woman's bun, so the word "girl" that was about to come out of her mouth was changed to "Madam."
"Madam, you are here so early. Are you looking to buy something? Our shop specializes in Rouge and Face Powder, but we also have all kinds of skincare and conditioning prescriptions that Madam Sisters usually use. The stock is all on the shelves; if you wish to customize something, that can be arranged as well, though it may take a little longer."
As Xing Ruyi spoke at length, the woman appeared even more reserved, her hands that were originally hidden in her sleeves now clasped together. Seeing this, Xing Ruyi smiled gently and poured a cup of water from the table to hand over: "It's still early; take your time to browse and choose. If there's anything you don't understand, the Fox Demon will certainly answer your questions. Rest assured, my shop conducts honest business; we don't cheat anyone and don’t adjust prices based on appearances."
"Adjust prices based on appearances?" The woman raised an eyebrow and looked into the Fox Demon's eyes. "May I ask what you mean by that, Shopkeeper?"
"Well, it's the kind of trick some merchants use. If they see you dressed well and wearing good accessories, they recommend expensive items; if you look average, they suggest more ordinary products."
"So this Ruyi Rouge shop is different, right?"
"Of course it's different. Regardless of age or wealth, when you come to my Ruyi Rouge shop, you can only choose one thing: what suits you best. Naturally, we have items in high, medium, and low price ranges here, but expensive doesn’t necessarily mean it’s suitable for you; cheap items can also work well as long as they fit your needs. I, Xing Ruyi, sell goods based on quality and reputation; I don’t engage in any superficial tricks."
"Although there are some terms in your earlier statement that I don’t quite understand, I have looked into the quality of business at Ruyi Rouge shop and am very clear about your character as well. Since I am here today, it is because I value your integrity and believe that what you sell me will certainly not be ordinary."
"That’s for sure; honest business is built on trust." Xing Ruyi said with a yawn. "But Madam hasn’t yet told the Fox Demon what you came here to buy today."
The woman pointed to her face: "I heard from others that there are products here for removing spots and enhancing beauty, so I came to take a look. My face may not be very pretty now, but before giving birth, it was relatively fair and delicate. However, now I have developed many brown spots. My husband doesn’t mind them, but I still feel somewhat uncomfortable about it."
"It is said that a woman delights in those who understand her, so it seems that the relationship between the lady and the lord must be very good."
The woman lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushing with a hint of red, appearing somewhat shy.
Her voice was soft but very firm and gentle: "My husband treats me very well."
"May I ask if the lady has given birth to a boy or a girl?"
"A daughter, named Wanwan. Oh, this name was also given by my husband. When our daughter was born, it was just evening, and my husband felt inspired, so he chose the name 'Wanwan.'"
"Wanwan, that's a lovely name," Xing Ruyi sincerely remarked. "Your husband is a thoughtful person."
"He has always been like this," the woman said, her eyes brimming with happiness.
"How old is the child?"
"She just turned six months yesterday."
Xing Ruyi pondered for a moment. "If you trust me, Fox Demon can recommend a prescription for you."
"Isn't it Rouge and Face Powder?"
"Whether it's Rouge or Face Powder, both are plant extracts. However, to enhance beauty and effectiveness, they do contain some minerals. For common people, these substances are harmless, but you are different; you are still in the nursing period. Applying Rouge and Face Powder at this time may expose your child to some of these substances, which is not very good for them."
"Not very good?" The woman repeated these four words, her expression revealing some unease.
"A half-year-old child is at the stage where they are close to their mother, often rubbing their cheeks against you. If by chance they accidentally ingest this Rouge and Face Powder, the consequences are unpredictable."
"I see, the shopkeeper's considerations are quite meticulous. However, I wonder if that Prescription you mentioned is troublesome for me. My family is just an ordinary household; my husband teaches in a private school and doesn't have much time to help me look after the child. If it's too complicated, I'm afraid I won't have time to use it. On the contrary, products like Rouge and Face Powder are very convenient; as long as I pay attention, it shouldn't be a problem for the child, right?"
"Madam need not worry. This Prescription, although prepared by me, is quite effective and caters to both internal and external care, addressing your concerns fundamentally. As for the price, it's not much different from regular Rouge and Face Powder. Even if it's a bit more expensive, I believe you can afford it."
The woman paused for a moment before lifting her face and smiling gently at Xing Ruyi, "If that's the case, then I'll go with what the shopkeeper suggests."
"Rest assured, Madam. Beauty and skincare is our specialty at Fox Demon. You can try this Prescription first; if it doesn't work well for you, I won't charge you a penny."
"Shopkeeper Xing misunderstood; that's not what I meant." The woman said as she took out a purse and placed it on the table. "I don't have much silver, but I think it should be enough to buy your Prescription."
Xing Ruyi glanced at it and saw that the purse was bulging, likely containing four or five taels of silver.
"You've misunderstood me!" Xing Ruyi pushed the purse back toward the woman. "This Prescription only costs thirty wen."
"Thirty wen?" The woman was somewhat surprised.
"Yes, neither more nor less—exactly thirty wen," Xing Ruyi replied as she stood up and walked behind the counter to open one of the compartments, pulling out two packets of powder. "Madam has come at just the right time; this Divine Maiden Formula was just prepared a few days ago, and you will be its first user. So, this thirty wen will just cover my cost; if it works well for you, please help us promote our shop."
"Divine Maiden Formula?" The woman stared at the paper packet in Xing Ruyi's hand, silently repeating the name.
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