Xiao Li had already inquired before coming that Derentang was always benevolent and honest, not only offering fair prices but also never refusing to help the poor.
Even if they have no money, they will still treat patients first. If a family is really in financial difficulty, they will only charge basic medication fees and waive the consultation fee.
Most importantly, the pharmacy owner is said to be a relative of the general, so Xiao Li wanted to sell medicine because she had her eye on the business at the border.
Xiao Li sighed. She had originally thought that the pharmacy would have fair prices, but now she couldn't afford to ask for high prices.
Seeing that Xiao Li remained silent, Tan Guiwen knew that he had offered too low a price.
"I have another old ginseng here, I'll give it to you too, so you don't lose too much."
Xiao Li thought for a moment, "How about this, your store supposedly has a secret medicine called Longevity Pill, can I have some?"
Tan Guiwen's eyes lit up. Although this medicine was rare, he still had some in stock.
"Okay, I'll give you five bottles."
Xiao Li wrote down both prescriptions, made the medicine herself, wrote a contract, and handed over the money before it was all over.
"Miss Xiao, please remember Derentang if you need any prescriptions in the future."
Xiao Li smiled and nodded. This Doctor Tan was quite good at business and not at all pedantic.
Xiao Li was satisfied with the thousand taels of silver she had just received; she still had a perfume she hadn't sold yet.
She then went to Ningxianglou, the largest spice shop in the capital.
She had done her research before coming here; this was the property of the Duchess of the State, and she also wanted to find out about her own background.
This shop is extremely large, divided into two floors. The upper floor is reserved for nobles, while the lower floor is the commoners' area.
It was nearly noon, a lively time, when Xiaoli entered and observed the scene.
The staff were all young and very handsome, and the young girls passing by would often glance at them.
Xiao Li sighed, "This shopkeeper is quite resourceful."
She walked directly toward one of the employees who was free.
"Brother, I'd like to talk to your manager about a business deal."
The waiter sized up Xiaoli and, figuring she wasn't there to cause trouble, politely invited her into a private room on the second floor to rest for a while before going to consult the manager.
Xiao Li waited for a while, and then a middle-aged woman arrived. She was past her prime, but still had a charming appearance.
She glanced at Xiaoli quickly, then greeted her with a smile.
"Honorable guest, I am so sorry for not welcoming you sooner! I am He Erniang, the manager of Ningxianglou. May I ask what business you are referring to?"
Xiao Li took out the balm, "Manager He, please inspect the goods first."
He Erniang was a little surprised; she had thought the young girl was an embroiderer who wanted to sell handkerchiefs or something similar.
I didn't expect her to be here to sell balm. Balm is the most common item in this building, so it's not unusual.
She casually opened the lid, only to be amazed by the fragrance.
The fragrance is light and elegant; this scent alone surpasses many perfumes.
He Erniang's expression became more serious; she hadn't expected to find such a treasure today.
She picked up a small piece with a bamboo stick and ground it carefully in her palm.
Most people use the back of their hand to test something, but she prefers to use the palm of her hand.
The skin on your palms is the best indicator of the smoothness and absorption of balms, and can also sense the degree of oiliness.
"very good!"
The balm was better than she expected, and she decided to keep it.
"I'll take as many as you have."
She paused again.
"How about ten taels of silver for a box? There's only one, and it can't be sold from any other shop."
Xiao Li nodded. Exclusive operation, she understood.
"Okay, but I can only give you one hundred boxes a month, that's all."
He Erniang frowned. How could a hundred boxes be enough?
She then thought of several other balms in the building that could rival this one, so she nodded in agreement.
After settling the matter of the perfume, the two chatted happily for a while before He Erniang saw Xiaoli to the door.
As Xiao Li walked down the street, she was still a little surprised.
I originally thought that Ningxianglou was the property of the Duchess, and that the Duke's mansion was powerful and influential, so they might look down on a balm recipe.
She was a little apprehensive, but she didn't expect the manager of Ningxianglou to be so easy to talk to.
In fact, Xiao Li underestimated this world. This is the capital city, right under the emperor's nose, a place where talented people emerge in great numbers.
She had no shortage of good balms, which is why her recipe seemed so ordinary.
He Erniang wouldn't go so far as to cause trouble for her over a slightly unusual prescription.
When Xiaoli returned home, it was already noon, and Xiaogui had already prepared lunch.
During this period, Xiaogui ate and slept well. He was probably going through puberty and grew much taller and stronger in just a few months.
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