Suddenly, she remembered something and casually asked the shopkeeper, "Oh, by the way, Shopkeeper Li, what's your price for motherwort?"

Shopkeeper Li's eyes lit up, "You have motherwort?"

He's been having a real problem lately. Motherwort is becoming increasingly scarce, and coincidentally, several wealthy families' wives and concubines need this medicine for their ailments.

However, the motherwort in their shop was almost gone, so they had to reduce the dosage. This reduced dosage meant that the therapeutic effect wouldn't be as good.

But there's no other way. If we don't prescribe medicine for them, these customers will leave. So, we have to keep them on the hook for a while, at most just delaying things.

Seeing Manager Li's expression, Zhao Lian knew that he definitely needed this medicine, and immediately smiled and said, "Of course I have it, but I don't know how much it costs?"

Shopkeeper Li smiled and said, "If you have this medicine, the price is negotiable. I'll give you 20 coins per pound, and that's just the price for the wet kind. If it's dried, I can give you 40 coins per pound."

Zhao Lian's heart pounded; she hadn't expected motherwort to be so expensive. She realized she'd really lost a fortune selling it to Doctor Liang.

But then I thought about it again, and realized that I had repaid some of Doctor Liang's favor. After all, Doctor Liang had given me more than one tael of silver, which was a huge favor.

It seems I'll have to find some more motherwort later.

Seeing the expectant look on Manager Li's face, Zhao Lian smiled and said, "Okay, I'll send it to you as soon as possible."

"it is good!"

As Zhao Lian turned to leave, Manager Li suddenly remembered something and called her back: "Oh, by the way, young lady, I'd like to ask you about a certain medicine. I wonder if you can find it?"

“Oh~” Zhao Lian raised an eyebrow: “Please go ahead.”

"This is called 'Bucktooth'. The whole plant can be used in medicine. Of course, it would be even better if you could get the roots."

Speaking of this herb, many people in the countryside probably don't know that it can be used as medicine, and they've never seen anyone carrying it around to sell.

This medicine happens to have a remarkable effect, and it can be used in gynecology. Some women have light periods, while others have heavy periods. Recently, the second concubine of Master Wang's family has had this problem.

Unfortunately, I'm missing this one herb; having it would make the combination even more effective. I've asked many herb gatherers, but they all say they don't recognize it.

I noticed this young girl seemed quite sensible today, so I just asked her casually.

Zhao Lian was overjoyed. It really was a case of getting exactly what she wanted. Now she was spared the trouble of asking.

However, judging from what Manager Li said, it seems that many people don't understand this medicine, and he wants it.

It's said that things are valued for their rarity, so since he has something in mind, let's see what the price is like.

Zhao Lian nodded: "I know the medicine you're talking about."

Shopkeeper Li was overjoyed: "If you can find it, send it to me as soon as possible. I'll give you 30 coins a pound for the wet kind."

"it is good!"

After Zhao Lian finished speaking, she didn't linger any longer and turned to walk out.

Manager Li shouted loudly to Zhao Lian from behind, "Young lady, wait a moment. If you manage to get those medicines, bring them over right away!"

Zhao Lian smiled; that's just how relationships are between people.

When there's a conflict of interest or someone asking something of me, Manager Li's attitude towards me immediately changes.

After selling the items in her basket, Zhao Lian felt much lighter and her steps became more brisk.

Having sold all the medicine I had, it's time to go to the restaurant and promote the snake.

After leaving Tong'an Hall, Zhao Lian continued walking forward and came to a fork in the road. Zhao Lian saw that the area on the left was more prosperous, and in the distance, there seemed to be a restaurant sign.

The right side looked rather deserted, and there was a faint smell of animal droppings in the air. Zhao Lian guessed that it must be a livestock pen.

Without thinking, Zhao Lian turned left.

As they walked forward, passing several clothing stores, Zhao Lian saw a few restaurants ahead and was about to go up and check them out.

Suddenly, Zhao Lian saw Hunter Yang walk out of a restaurant called Lefu with a smile on his face.

"Uncle Yang~" Zhao Lian waved excitedly to Hunter Yang.

At this moment, Hunter Yang also noticed Zhao Lian, paused for a moment, and then walked towards her.

"Zhaolian, when did you arrive? I waited for you at the village entrance for a long time but you didn't come. I went to your place but you weren't there either."

It turned out that this hunter Yang thought Zhao Lian wouldn't arrive so early, so he deliberately went later than usual in order to wait for her.

Unexpectedly, when he arrived at the village entrance and couldn't find her, Hunter Yang went to Zhao Lian's place to look for her. He called out a few times but didn't hear a response, so he came out on his own.

Zhao Lian scratched her head, looking embarrassed: "Uncle Yang, I didn't see you at the village entrance, so I thought you weren't waiting for me, and that's why I came out with Aunt Hongyu."

Hunter Yang smiled: "It's alright, it's good that you're here."

Suddenly, he remembered the snake: "By the way, did you sell your snake?"

"Not yet! I was just about to ask when I saw you."

"Come with me!" After saying that, Hunter Yang turned around and went back to the restaurant.

"Manager Chen~"

As soon as Hunter Yang entered the door, he shouted loudly.

Manager Chen had just walked into the back kitchen when he heard someone calling him, so he quickly came out again.

Upon seeing that it was Hunter Yang, he asked with a puzzled look, "Hunter Yang, didn't you just leave? Why are you back again!"

Hunter Yang smiled and said, "We have some game. Do you want a rat snake?"

Shopkeeper Chen's eyes lit up: "Yes! Yes! Same as always, 200 coins per catty. Why didn't you say so earlier? We can settle the bill together."

Hunter Yang laughed: "It's not mine, my niece brought it over."

As soon as Zhao Lian saw that Hunter Yang had reached an agreement, she quickly came over.

Shopkeeper Li was immediately taken aback: "Oh, this is your niece? You're saying she's the one who caught that snake?" Shopkeeper Li's face was full of disbelief.

“That’s right!” Hunter Yang nodded.

Manager Li paused for a moment, then said, "Then I'll have to inspect the goods first."

Seeing that Manager Li probably didn't believe her, Zhao Lian smiled and said, "Manager Li, weigh it first, and get the bag ready."

Surprisingly, this little girl was not at all shy at such a young age. Manager Li looked at Zhao Lian with admiration and nodded: "Of course!"

Immediately afterwards, Manager Li instructed the waiter to bring a cloth bag and weigh the snake, which weighed a full three pounds and two ounces.

Zhao Lian asked the waiter to open the bag, then opened her own cloth bag and pinched the snake's neck through the bag with one hand.

Immediately afterwards, he reached in with his other hand, grabbed the snake by the neck, pulled it out, and put it into the bag that Xiao Er had opened.

These actions were so fluid and seamless that they immediately stunned Manager Li, who had just expressed his doubts.

Seeing Zhao Lian's series of actions, he finally believed that Zhao Lian had caught the snake.

Not only was Manager Li surprised, but even Hunter Yang admired Zhao Lian.

Although this rat snake is not venomous, most children would be terrified and wet themselves at the sight of a snake.

Unexpectedly, this little girl Zhao Lian is not afraid of snakes and even dares to try to catch them. Her courage is truly extraordinary.

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