"Then how much do you think this medicine is worth?"
Lin Yan smiled and said, not moving towards the medicine cabinet.
"It's worth a thousand gold. I just don't know how much you, Yan'er, can offer?"
He didn't mind Lin Yan asking for a high price, after all, the medicine's efficacy was visible. If it could keep his imperial brother and mother healthy, then any amount of money would be worth it.
"It doesn't have to be that much."
Lin Yan didn't agree immediately. Although the medicinal ingredients in this medicine were very precious, especially since it was diluted with spirit spring water and incorporated into the medicine to stimulate the efficacy of various herbs.
Moreover, the effect of this medicine was very mild and required long-term consumption to be effective. This was a long-term business, so it was better to proceed steadily.
"Then how much do you need?"
"How about five hundred taels of silver per bottle? Fifteen pills per bottle, lasting half a month."
The main reason for the high price was the expensive ingredients. When Lin Yan made medicine for her fellow disciples and parents, she could use lower-grade herbs and add more spirit spring water. After all, they all practiced martial arts and had better physical fitness.
However, for the Emperor and Empress Dowager, the medicinal ingredients needed to be better, and the effects more gentle.
Furthermore, seeing Qin Cong distribute the medicine like this and seeking it for his imperial brother and mother indicated that he had a very good relationship with his imperial brother.
With this goodwill, His Majesty would also show more favor to the Li Shan Sword Sect.
If he truly supported her endeavors, then she hoped His Majesty would live a long and prosperous life. If the Empress Dowager lived a long life, with her mediating, the Emperor would be less suspicious of Qin Cong, the Prince of Chu.
"I think you're losing money, Yan'er. My mother's daily supplements cost more than this." Qin Cong shook his head. The Imperial Hospital had spent a long time researching this medicine without success.
It seemed to be Lin Yan's exclusive formula, so even if she asked for more, it would be normal.
"This is the price for Brother Qin. For others, the price would be different." After speaking, Lin Yan walked to the medicine cabinet and took out several medicine bottles.
"This green bottle is your new medicine, and the white bottle is the tonifying pills you requested. While taking the medicine, find an imperial physician to perform acupuncture for you. I have already written down the sequence of acupoints."
Lin Yan handed him a piece of paper with detailed acupuncture methods.
Lin Yan's acupuncture skills were not good, but even if they were, it would be inconvenient for her to perform acupuncture on him.
"Then I will have someone send the silver notes over later." He directly accepted the medicine bottles.
"By the way, tomorrow afternoon, at the Zhen Xiu Tower, shall we discuss another collaboration?"
"Then I will be there on time tomorrow!"
Lin Yan understood that "we" implied someone else, otherwise, they could have discussed it now. So, the one who invited her should be the one on the dragon throne!
"Then we'll meet again at Zhen Xiu Tower tomorrow!"
After Qin Cong finished speaking, he saw Lin Yan engrossed in her work and wisely prepared to leave.
"Then, Brother Qin, see you tomorrow!"
"Junior Sister, has the Prince of Chu left?"
Shortly after Qin Cong left, Senior Brother Yang entered.
"Yes! Does Senior Brother need something?" Lin Yan put down the medicine bottle in her hand.
"A servant from the Prince of Chu's mansion just sent a box, saying it's for the medicine fee." Senior Brother Yang held up a box.
"Hmm, then give it directly to Senior Brother Wang. I don't need the money." Lin Yan did not take it.
"Alright!" He opened it and saw that the box was filled with silver notes.
"Why is there so much money?"
"Five hundred taels per bottle of tonifying pills. How much is this?" Lin Yan asked curiously.
"What? Tonifying pills are five hundred taels a bottle?" He thought of the tonifying pills they each had several bottles of, and his breathing became a little strained.
"It's nothing. They have money! And this is an exclusive business, so why shouldn't I charge what I want? Besides, the medicine for the Prince of Chu is not the same as what we use ourselves.
The medicinal ingredients in his medicine are of longer years, which is why it's so expensive! The ones we use ourselves don't require such old herbs."
Lin Yan explained to Senior Brother Yang, for fear that he might misunderstand something.
"That's still quite cheap. But Junior Sister, your ability to make money is truly remarkable!" He gave Lin Yan a thumbs-up.
"Alright, take this to Senior Brother Wang to deposit. Also, please purchase some more medicinal ingredients. I'm running low on supplies here."
Lin Yan said to Senior Brother Yang and handed him a piece of paper with a list of herbs.
"These are all ordinary herbs. The precious ones have been sent by the Prince of Chu, but these herbs are needed in larger quantities. Senior Brother Yang, please go directly to the herb dealers!"
"Alright, I'll go discuss it with Senior Brother Wang and the others now." Senior Brother Yang then left Lin Yan's pharmacy.
The next day, Lin Yan went to Zhen Xiu Tower alone. As soon as she reached the entrance, a familiar waiter greeted her and led her to a special private room upstairs.
After Lin Yan entered, she saw two people already sitting in the room.
"This commoner pays respects to Your Majesty and Your Highness, the Prince of Chu." Lin Yan bowed.
"Miss Lin, please dispense with the formalities."
The man sitting in the main seat spoke. He was wearing a dark brocade robe, his face was stern, and he had deep vertical lines between his brows.
He resembled the Prince of Chu by about forty to fifty percent, but unlike the Prince of Chu's weak pallor, his physique was stronger, yet he also appeared older.
"Miss Lin, please sit. You are Huai Jin's benefactor, and thus a benefactor to the imperial family. You don't need to be so formal."
The Emperor revealed a slight smile. He greatly admired this woman, not only because she could cure Huai Jin but also because of her bold ideas.
He had already heard from Huai Jin about the plans of the person before him and had also seen intelligence from Li Shan.
All the changes in Li Shan originated from this woman. He did not know how far this woman could go, but her goals were also what he desired.
Therefore, he was willing to meet her. If her plan could truly be realized, he would not hesitate to support her!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lin Yan walked to the seat reserved for her and sat down.
"Miss Lin's medical skills are excellent, and her character is even more admirable for her righteousness! The Emperor began by showering her with praise.
"Your Majesty is too kind." Lin Yan replied humbly.
"We have seen what Miss Lin has shown us. Do you know if this can be applied to the entire Da Qi?"
"Of course, it can. This is only a part of it. Given the humble power of the Li Shan Sword Sect, there is only so much we can do. If we can receive the support of the court, I can achieve much more."
Lin Yan said with great confidence. Li Shan was still too small a place. If she were given a broader stage and more manpower, she could accomplish even more.
After all, she had the experience of many years to come, in all aspects.
"Oh? Then I shall await your accomplishments with great interest!"