As agreed and as per the previous arrangement, the Green-Clad Hall Master quickly contacted the Thirteenth Master, asking him to come alone to the meeting place.

Upon seeing the Green-Clad Hall Master, the Thirteenth Prince maintained his obsequious and greedy demeanor. The Green-Clad Hall Master instructed a maid to go outside and check for any followers. The maid quickly returned to report that there was no unusual activity, which reassured the Green-Clad Hall Master.

Thirteenth Master chuckled from the side, "Don't worry, Master. What I worry about most in business is others stealing my customers. How could I possibly leak my clients to others..." Seeing Thirteenth Master's greedy and petty nature, the green-robed Master breathed a sigh of relief. Although he disdained to associate with Thirteenth Master, he still deliberately asked Yan Yue, "There have been some urgent matters on the island these days. Have you heard any news in Songjiang Prefecture?"

Thirteenth Master's eyebrows twitched, and he said nonchalantly, "I only care about business; I'm really not interested in anything else..." He then pressed on with great interest, "I wonder if the island still needs us to send more food? It's been quite a few days, and I'm worried..."

The green-robed hall master glanced sideways and said disdainfully, "Don't worry, your business with our master won't just end like this. I'm here to inform you that the grain delivery will continue..."

Thirteenth Master clapped his hands excitedly and said, "Good! I've already prepared the food. As long as the Hall Master gives the order, I can deliver it right now..." After saying that, Thirteenth Master hurriedly went out, but was stopped by the Green Robe Hall Master.

Thirteenth Master turned around, puzzled. The green-robed hall master calmly said, "By the way, this time you not only need to deliver food to our master, but you also need something else..."

Thirteenth Master asked doubtfully, "What? As long as I can move it, I will definitely be loyal to my master. Rest assured, Master, although I am just an insignificant merchant, I have made many business partners over the years. Please give your orders, Master..."

The green-robed hall master whispered, "Medicinal herbs..."

Thirteenth Master pondered for a moment, then raised an eyebrow and asked, "The medicinal herbs, while somewhat difficult to obtain, are not impossible... but... the price..." The Green-Clad Hall Master smirked, "Don't worry about the price; our master won't shortchange you a single penny. However, you must procure the best herbs for us! If you do a good job, our master might give you an extra reward..."

The Thirteenth Prince was secretly delighted, his eyes gleaming as he nodded repeatedly.

Suddenly, the Thirteenth Master thought of something and asked with a grin, "How many medicinal herbs do you need?" The Green-Clad Hall Master secretly calculated for a moment and said, "Ten boxes! We need ten boxes of herbs to stop bleeding and heal wounds... and we need to send them today..." The Thirteenth Master paused, pretending to be troubled.

The Green-Clad Hall Master said angrily, "What's wrong? You just said you could do it..."

Thirteenth Master quickly tried to dissuade him, "Master, please calm down. We need so many medicinal herbs at once, and I need time too… I'm afraid it's not possible today…" Suddenly, Thirteenth Master approached the green-clad Master mysteriously and whispered in his ear, "Master, you don't know, but these past few days, many Qing soldiers have appeared on the streets, guarding all the pharmacies and grain shops tightly. I need to go to a neighboring county to collect medicinal herbs for you, so I wonder if you could grant me a few more days…"

The maidservant beside him glanced disdainfully at the Thirteenth Prince, while the green-robed hall master coughed a few times to cover his embarrassment, clearly assuming the Thirteenth Prince knew nothing, and his guard had lowered considerably. He calmly said, "Alright, I'll give you three days..."

Thirteenth Master quickly agreed, but before leaving, he couldn't resist gossiping: "I wonder what the island needs so many medicinal herbs for? Is there a wounded soldier? That would be terrible. Should I call a few doctors for the island?"

The green-robed leader glared impatiently, and the maid scolded, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't. Just focus on making your money, and don't worry about anything else..." She then drew her sword from her waist, its gleaming blade aimed at the Thirteenth Master's eye. "Watch your life..." the maid threatened fiercely.

Thirteenth Master bowed in terror and forced a smile: "Yes, yes, yes... I won't ask... As long as Master gives me money, I'll earn it; I don't care about anything else..."

The green-robed hall master glanced sideways, while the Thirteenth Prince looked up and pointed outside, asking, "Then... shall I go prepare?" The maid snapped, "Hurry up... what are you dawdling for?"