Qin Yuan knew that he was anxious because he couldn't make the incense that Prince Qi wanted, so she smiled and asked, "It's alright. I wonder what kind of exotic incense His Highness Prince Qi wants?"
The shopkeeper, feeling aggrieved, couldn't help but complain: "His Highness Prince Qi has heard from somewhere that there is a kind of medicinal fragrance that can soothe people's minds at night, allowing them to fall asleep peacefully, and can also invigorate them during the day, making them focused and single-minded. The fragrance must also be subtle and lingering. I can certainly make such a fragrance, but I really cannot replicate its effects."
Qin Yuan sighed and said, "This is the first time I've ever heard of this kind of fragrance."
Shopkeeper Leng immediately replied, "Yes, I really can't make it, and I'm afraid no one in the capital can either. Fragrances can be used in medicine, but most perfume masters have some knowledge of medicine, but few are proficient. Those who are proficient in medicine may not know about the art of incense, so it is really difficult to make."
The implication was that it was merely a whimsical idea of the King of Qi.
Qin Yuan echoed with a few sighs, and only after Manager Leng calmed down did she bring up the matter of purchasing pepper.
As expected, Manager Leng was well-informed and said, "We have some in the shop, but not much, far from the amount you need, Madam. Although pepper has become increasingly expensive in recent years, several wealthy merchants have partnered to sell pepper overseas. They can go to sea three times a year. Madam, it's fine to buy only a small amount. If you buy a lot, I'm afraid you won't be able to sell it quickly."
The implication is that they are bound to lose money.
Qin Yuan only asked him to find out that someone was going to ship out a large quantity of goods, and then come to find her.
Manager Leng had no choice but to agree.
When Qin Yuan returned to Wutong Garden, it was past lunchtime. As soon as she entered the courtyard, she saw Lord Gu, who always avoided her, leaning against the railing of the corridor, looking at them with an unhappy expression.
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