When Bei Yuan Da Wang and his group looked up, they saw a crowd gathered in front of a three-story shop.
The shop was located in a somewhat remote area, near the moat. There were many people waiting at the entrance, including nannies, servants, and maids from wealthy families, as well as young masters and ladies dressed in fine clothes.
Although there were many people, it was not chaotic. Several smartly dressed waiters were maintaining order, and a kind-looking young man was standing at the door.
He was A-Zhuang, who was in charge of cultivating flowers and medicinal herbs with Mu Qing in Xiling Mountain.
More than half a year has passed, and he is no longer the naive young servant he once was. He is no longer intimidated by the well-dressed young masters and ladies of official families. He smiles and says to everyone, "Today, my shop is having a grand opening sale. We are offering discounted prices until we sell out."
He paused, then added, "Our shop has limited space, and can only accommodate twenty people at a time. We mainly sell herbs and flowers, with prices clearly marked and no bargaining. We hope you will forgive any rudeness we may have shown."
Although it was said that they were queuing to enter, the elegantly dressed young masters and ladies went in first, while the ordinary people watching and the maids and servants from various mansions waited outside in tacit agreement.
Although it was said that only twenty people could enter at a time, they weren't actually prevented from entering.
Upon entering the store, a faint fragrance of herbs and flowers fills the air, refreshing the mind and spirit.
Fangcao Pavilion is a well-known name among the young masters and ladies of wealthy families. It started in Jiangnan and has expanded to various major cities. Now it has even opened a branch in the capital.
The ladies didn't linger on the first floor and headed straight for the second.
Upon entering the room, one is greeted by a vibrant display of red peonies, elegant orchids, and understated chrysanthemums. Some are still buds, some are half-open, and some are in full bloom, each vying for attention and possessing its own unique charm, delighting the young ladies.
Miss Wang Sisi, looking at the most beautiful peony in the room, took a liking to it and pointed to the pot of peonies, saying to the waiter beside her, "Pack this pot for me, I want it."
Xiao Bei, the apprentice planter who was standing nearby, smiled and said, "Miss has a good eye. This kind of vermilion peony is not easy to cultivate. Look how beautiful the flower is. If you come closer, you can smell the fragrance."
"It's only five hundred taels of silver. If you buy it, the other young ladies will definitely envy you."
Wang Sisi leaned closer to the flower and smelled it; indeed, it had a faint floral fragrance, which smelled quite pleasant.
He felt increasingly satisfied, and a happy smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
Xiao Bei quickly packed it up and said, "Miss, please come over here to pay the bill."
The other people watching the flowers were all shocked to hear this. Five hundred taels was a lot of money. The average young master and young lady only received ten or twenty taels a month. Those from poor families or those who were frugal received only one or two taels a month. Five hundred taels was enough to cover expenses for many years.
Of course, there were also those who were wealthy; five hundred taels was just enough for Fu Man Lou to host a few meals.
Clearly, Miss Wang belongs to the latter category.
Her father was an official in the imperial court, but her two older brothers had no intention of entering officialdom and went into business after they came of age.
At first, they were not favored by their elders, but unexpectedly, the two brothers, one quick-witted and the other hardworking, worked together, one coming up with ideas and the other with physical strength, and they managed to make a name for themselves.
Wang Sisi is the only girl in her family.
Her two older brothers doted on her and gave her plenty of pocket money every day. Although five hundred taels was a lot, it was not something she couldn't afford.
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