Wan Dongjia chuckled, "Your Highness the Prince of Qin, are you joking?"
The price offered by the King of Qin was too low. Even if he sold all the Atractylodes lancea in the medicine warehouse at ten cents per catty, he could only barely break even his capital. It was not enough to cover the labor, errands, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Qin Youran said seriously, "I'm not kidding. I'll only offer ten coins."
Wan Dongjia said bluntly: "Ten cents is too low. No one would sell medicine to His Highness at the price His Highness offered."
Qin Youran secretly complained that whether others were willing to sell it to him was other people's business, as long as Wan Dongjia was willing to sell it to him, that was enough.
Qin Youran knew that the Wan family wouldn't agree to a price reduction. He was a businessman, a well-traveled trader who wouldn't trade at a loss. Without the right leverage, the Wan family wouldn't be willing to lower the price to sell the medicine to him. Before coming to Kaihua County, Qin Youran hadn't considered buying the Wan family's herbs at market price. He made every possible effort to convince the Wan family to lower the price.
He said, "Master Wan, the Lord of Lanling City has a disciple known as the Young Master of Lanling. I have some friendship with her. If you wish to meet the Young Master of Lanling, I can introduce you."
Young Master Lanling had once become famous at the Xinglin Festival, so the Wan family had naturally heard of her. Her fame wasn't important; what mattered was that she was the only publicly acknowledged heir to the Lanling City Lord's legacy. The Lanling City Lord's connections and influence stretched far and wide, and countless businessmen sought to establish a relationship with her, leveraging her connections and influence to expand their own businesses. However, her erratic whereabouts kept them from pursuing her.
However, there are still some people who want to establish a relationship with Young Master Hua through her master, so they make friends with Young Master Hua. One of his colleagues has established a relationship with Young Master Hua, and although he does not have a relationship with the Lord of Lanling City, Young Master Hua introduced him to the people of the Medicinal Materials Chamber of Commerce. Since then, the business of his colleague's family has become more and more prosperous.
He once asked his colleagues to introduce Young Master Hua to him, but Young Master Hua broke the appointment.
After hearing what Qin Youran said, Wan Dongjia's heart was slightly moved. Without changing his expression, he said, "Your Highness, I heard that Young Master Hua went to Tokyo to treat the people suffering from the plague. Is it true?"
Qin Youran said calmly, "It's true. Young Master Hua is in Tokyo right now. Previously, when I was trying to buy medicinal herbs, some merchants overpriced them, and after several attempts at negotiation, we couldn't agree on a price. It was only when Young Master Hua lent me the Lanling Order that I was able to purchase the herbs at market price."
Wan Dongjia couldn't help but be shocked. The Lanling Order was a symbol of the Lanling City Lord's status. It represented the City Lord and Lanling. Everyone knew that the Lanling City Lord loved Master Hua very much, but no one would have thought that she loved him so much that she gave the Lanling Order to Master Hua.
Rumor has it that the Lanling City Lord has three disciples: the eldest disciple is a man named Qin, the second disciple is Young Master Hua, and the third disciple is the granddaughter of the former Lanling City Lord, Mu Lao. Young Master Hua is the most prestigious of these three disciples, while the other two are unremarkable, especially the eldest disciple, who is rarely seen in the martial arts world. If the Lanling City Lord hadn't mentioned it casually, the world would have been unaware of her existence and would have simply assumed that Young Master Hua was her first disciple.
The Lord of Lanling City has extensive influence and connections, so it would be best if one could make friends with him. However, Young Master Hua should not be underestimated either. Although she is not as good as her master, she has excellent connections and a good reputation in the business and medical circles. It would be a good choice to make friends with Young Master Hua.
Qin Youran saw that Wan Dongjia was moved. "Young Master Hua lives in Tokyo. If Wan Dongjia wants to meet Young Master Hua, I can introduce him at any time."
Wan Dongjia asked, "Does Young Master Hua really live in the capital?"
Qin Youran smiled and said, "The General Ye Mansion in Tokyo is her husband's home, and her husband is General Ye's legitimate son, Ye Zelin."
"I have long heard that Young Master Hua has unparalleled medical skills, but I have never had the chance to see him." Wan Dongjia thought that since Young Master Hua settled in the capital and Kaihua County was not far from the capital, it would be convenient to see Young Master Hua.
Qin Youran asked tentatively, "Boss Wan, what about the price reduction?"
Wan Dongjia was delighted, "Okay! Your Highness can surrender as much as you want!"
"Thank you, Mr. Wan." Qin Youran bowed.
Boss Wan also bowed, "Your Highness, please don't break your promise."
Qin Youran smiled and said, "I will keep my word."
Wan Dongjia said he would lower the price by any amount, but Qin Youran couldn't push it too low. If the price was too low, the Wan Dongjia would suffer a huge loss. Even if Wan Dongjia didn't say anything, Qin Youran couldn't bring herself to do it.
Doing business is sometimes like being a person. Wan Dongjia's willingness to lower the price shows his sincerity, and Qin Youran's decision to stop at the right time also shows his sincerity.
Qin Youran discussed with Boss Wan and only lowered the price of a dozen medicinal herbs with high demand, and would not lower it below the purchase price. As for other medicinal herbs, Boss Wan sold them to Qin Youran at the lowest price on the market.
In this way, the Wan family neither lost money nor made much money, and Qin Youran also bought enough medicinal materials.
Although His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin agreed to recommend Young Master Hua, Mr. Wan still felt a little worried. What should he do if Young Master Hua didn't want to see him and didn't want to do business with the Wan family after His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin recommended him?
He said, "Your Highness, if Young Master Hua doesn't want to see me, what should I do?"
Qin Youran narrowed her eyes and smiled, but her words were threatening. She said sternly, "That girl won't dare disobey."
Wan Dongjia looked at Qin Youran in confusion.
Qin Youran took a step closer and whispered in Wan Dongjia's ear, "I am the eldest senior brother, she listens to me."
Wan Dongjia was stunned. His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin was actually Young Master Hua’s senior brother?
The eldest disciple of the Lord of Lanling City who never shows up is His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin.
Wan Dongjia sighed in his heart, as expected, all of Lanling City Lord's disciples were extraordinary, some were of noble status and powerful background, like His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin, some were gifted with extraordinary talents and abilities, like Young Master Hua, and even the most unremarkable young disciple had a great background.
It was already afternoon the following day when Qin Youran and his companions returned to Tokyo, carrying cartloads of medicinal herbs. The winter sun shone down on them, but Qin Youran felt no warmth. As soon as he arrived at the City Patrol Office, Chief Clerk Yang informed him that more than a dozen people had died of the plague the day he had left the capital.
Qin Youran heard more than just such words. That year, many people died of the plague in Qinzhou. Every time Mu Qing reported the plague situation, especially when he heard the death toll, he felt uncomfortable. Qinzhou was his fiefdom, and he had the responsibility to protect the people of Qinzhou.
Hearing such words again, Qin Youran would be lying if he said he wasn't upset. He was the prince of the Song Dynasty and had been ordered to treat the epidemic for nearly a month. Not only was the plague not contained, but a steady stream of sick people died in front of him.
He leaned against the wooden chair and suddenly felt a little weak and a little guilty.
He pinched his furrowed brows, feeling very annoyed.
Mu Qing comforted Qin Youran with a few words, then turned and left. His Highness had a habit. When he was in a bad mood, he didn't like too many people around to bother him.
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