Hearing Mu Fengqie's words, Shen Yiru suddenly had an epiphany. The expression on her face relaxed, even showing a hint of joy. "If that's the case, do I have a chance then?"
"Are you sure you've only met him twice and you already like him? What do you like about him? Do you know him well?" Mu Fengqie asked in succession.
She trusted Jing Xunce's judgment of people, and Lou Xingzhou should be a decent person. However, since Shen Yiru was her friend, she would consider things from Shen Yiru's perspective.
Shen Yiru's eyes sparkled at the thought of Lou Xingzhou. "From the first time I saw him, I thought he was a gentleman. I like his graceful demeanor. But... I always feel I'm not good enough for him."
She knew his family background. There was only one prominent Lou family, and he was the son of a great general. How could a daughter of a fourth - rank official be worthy of the son of a first - rank official?
Mu Fengqie didn't agree with her words. "What does 'being worthy' or 'not being worthy' mean? Actually, I used to think the same way as you. I also thought I wasn't good enough for my husband. But my husband treats me very well. It's just like two people hitting it off. You should have confidence in yourself. If it's yours, no one can take it away."
Sure enough, after Mu Fengqie's persuasion, Shen Yiru perked up like someone who had been injected with a shot of energy. "You're right. Happiness is in our own hands. One day, I will definitely marry Xingzhou!"
The two laughed happily and walked towards the Li Mansion together.
After entering the main gate of the Li Mansion, Mu Fengqie became interested in Miss Li's skin. She really wondered how bad Miss Li's skin was. She hoped it was the kind that could show immediate results.
Miss Li also came out to greet Shen Yiru with a veil on. Their family backgrounds were similar, and Shen Yiru never looked down on Miss Li's appearance. She was one of Miss Li's few good friends.
"Yiru, I've long heard that you've come to the imperial city. Why haven't you come to see me? And this is..." Miss Li shifted her gaze to Mu Fengqie and asked in a slightly surprised tone.
Shen Yiru stepped forward and took Miss Li's hand. "This is my cousin. I brought her today to give you a surprise. My cousin is very skilled and can cure your face."
Shen Yiru had full confidence in Mu Fengqie's skills.
But Miss Li widened her eyes and stood there motionless. After the great surprise, there was only a dead - calm feeling in her heart.
"Yiru, I know you mean well, but it's useless. I've tried so many methods since childhood and nothing worked. Your cousin probably won't be able to do anything either."
Miss Li heaved a deep sigh. When she was a child, her skin was very smooth. But unexpectedly, a few years ago, many pimples appeared on her face. She had tried countless methods, but none of them could get rid of the pimples. Now she was completely disheartened and had made up her mind to stay at home as an old maid for the rest of her life.
Mu Fengqie had been observing Miss Li. Then she said gently, "Just because others can't do it doesn't mean I can't. Miss Li, how do you know I can't without trying? Moreover, since you've already given up, why not give it a try? Consider it a chance for yourself."
Shen Yiru also chimed in, "That's right. I'm not exaggerating. It's just some pimples on your face. My cousin must have a way to cure you. Don't you want to marry the Fifth Prince?"
The Fifth Prince, Yuan Yuhan?
So this young girl was in love with Yuan Yuhan. It seemed there was quite a connection between them.
Sure enough, after hearing the name of the Fifth Prince, Miss Li's big eyes flashed. She also decided to give it a try with the attitude of treating a dying horse as if it were alive. Since she had tried so many times, one more time didn't matter.
She took a deep breath and finally agreed with a relieved look. "If so, then I'll trouble you, cousin. You can call me Wantong. You're Yiru's younger sister, so you're also my younger sister. Don't be so formal in the Li Mansion."
Mu Fengqie nodded. The group returned to Miss Li's bedroom. After Li Wantong took off her veil, her pimply face was revealed.
Mu Fengqie took one look and knew that the pimples on Li Wantong's face were acne. This made it much easier for her. The cosmetics she made were very effective for sensitive skin and acne - prone skin. If she didn't just make them for her own use in her spare time, her cosmetics would surely become a big hit all over the country if sold.
"How about it? Can Wantong's face return to its former state?" Shen Yiru asked eagerly.
Li Wantong also looked expectantly. Although she didn't have much hope for her face, she still had a glimmer of fantasy at this moment.
Mu Fengqie shrugged. "These are just ordinary acne. As long as you apply the skin - care products I made, you'll see results after a while. And I guarantee that if you keep using them, your face will return to normal."
A huge surprise hit Li Wantong. She stood there like a statue, and her tears couldn't stop flowing. She had thought she would never get married in this lifetime, but unexpectedly, she would meet Mu Fengqie one day.
"Is what you said true? Will my face really be the same as before?" Li Wantong asked tremblingly.
This was what she had been dreaming of day and night. She never thought it would actually come true one day, and her tears just kept flowing.
After comforting Li Wantong, Mu Fengqie took out two bottles of prepared skin - care products from her bosom. She had brought many types of skin - care products and selected two suitable ones for Li Wantong to apply on her face.
However, the acne on her face had been there for several years. If she wanted the acne to disappear overnight, she might have to use silver needles.
"Miss Li, just relying on skin - care products won't show immediate results. Miss Li should have come of age, so I'd like to perform acupuncture on you to help you restore your beauty quickly."
Li Wantong was now overwhelmed by great joy and didn't even hear clearly what Mu Fengqie said. She just kept nodding.
Mu Fengqie took out the silver needles and inserted them into Li Wantong's face and body. Shen Yiru was also stunned. "You can even do acupuncture? Is there anything in this world that you can't do?"
Shen Yiru originally thought Mu Fengqie was just a bit smart. It seemed she had underestimated her. She not only had a business mind but also medical skills. She was completely infatuated with this all - round woman, Mu Fengqie.
The group chatted and laughed. Before they knew it, half an hour had passed. Mu Fengqie pulled out all the silver needles from Li Wantong's body and wiped off the poisonous blood that had flowed out.