Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Half-Sister with the Same Father Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Half-Sister with the Same Father With Zhuang Lin personally boosting the atmosphere and the on-the-spot demonstration of the Hemostasis Pill’s effect, the subsequent auction for Coagulating Fat Pills and White Jade Pills also sparked a bidding frenzy among the crowd.
After all, the buyers present weren’t just a group of men, the private rooms on the second floor were filled with wealthy young ladies.
The young ladies possessed considerable financial power and were all determined to win, thus driving the prices of the two bottles of pills to a new high.
“Six hundred taels for the first time! Very well, Miss Lin bids six hundred and fifty taels! Does anyone offer more?”
Zhuang Lin maintained composure on his face, but he was inwardly astonished.
Indeed, it was easier to make money from women.
The next moment, someone raised the bid.
The spectators on the first floor couldn’t help but exclaim.
“My goodness, these young ladies are indeed too wealthy!”
“What did you expect? The ones bidding just now are all daughters of officials in power, they lack neither money nor influence.”
“Thankfully those dashing young masters who show off their martial skills didn’t come, otherwise, I might not have been able to get my hands on the Hemostasis Pill.” Zhang Xu felt truly relieved.
“Absolutely.”
In the end, the Coagulating Fat Pills and White Jade Pills were sold for seven hundred and fifty taels and six hundred taels respectively, and were both purchased by the same person.
Chu Nanli watched as Zhuang Lin personally delivered the medicine, her mind pondering over the buyer’s identity.
Before long, Zhuang Lin came over, his handsome face beaming with triumph.
“The Princess Consort is amazing! These three types of pills have never before sold for such high prices at Xuanbao Pavilion. The title of Divine Doctor Liuli has also been successfully promoted.”
Chu Nanli smiled as well, “It’s all thanks to Mr. Zhuang’s willingness to help create momentum.”
Zhuang Lin laughed heartily, “Mr. Zhuang should be thanking the Princess Consort for letting our Xuanbao Pavilion handle this deal. I hope that if you produce other pills in the future, the Princess Consort will think of Xuanbao Pavilion first.”
Chu Nanli knew without Zhuang Lin’s intervention, it would have been challenging to make a name for the pseudonym “Liuli” in such a short time, without spending a penny.
Thereupon, she promised, “If I refine other pills in the future, I will certainly consider entrusting them to Xuanbao Pavilion for sale first.”
Zhuang Lin wasn’t surprised by her reply, but seeing how swiftly Chu Nanli agreed, he couldn’t help but laugh, “With the Princess Consort’s promise, Mr. Zhuang isn’t afraid of other auction houses or pharmacies trying to poach talent anymore.”
Chu Nanli couldn’t help but chuckle.
Recalling the instructions given previously by someone on the third floor, Zhuang Lin hurriedly said, “Oh yes, will the Princess Consort still produce pills for treating damaged meridians in the future? Mr. Zhuang has taken the liberty of naming it Tongmai Pill.”
“Does Mr. Zhuang have a need for it?”
“Yes, not only does Mr. Zhuang personally seek the medicine, but after today, there will also be a significant demand for the Tongmai Pill refined by Miss Liuli in the market.”
Business was coming in.
Chu Nanli could almost hear the sound of money flowing into her pockets.
Zhuang Lin took out a stack of silver notes.
“This is the proceeds from today’s auction, the commission has been deducted, and the money for the Tongmai Pill Mr. Zhuang purchased is also included here. Please, Princess Consort, count it. Considering the inconvenience of carrying silver, I brought silver notes instead.”
As Chu Nanli saw the stack of silver notes, she felt much more at ease.
Indeed, the feeling of making money was intoxicating.
“Hmm, there’s quite a bit more?” Chu Nanli was just perfunctorily counting, but upon realizing the amount was incorrect, she looked up at Zhuang Lin.
Zhuang Lin revealed a well-timed smile, half-jokingly saying, “Mr. Zhuang only took a twenty percent commission as a gesture of sincerity for our cooperation.”
The intense scene of the auction had somewhat exceeded his expectations, and the pills refined by Chu Nanli were indeed extraordinary, making it worthwhile for him to give up some profit to foster good relations.
Hearing this, Chu Nanli couldn’t help but acknowledge internally why Zhuang Lin was able to make his business so successful; many did not possess this kind of magnanimity.
“There’s one more thing.”
Zhuang Lin’s expression turned slightly serious, “Does the Princess Consort know who purchased the last two bottles of medicine?”
Could it be that there was something significant about this person’s identity?
Chu Nanli looked at him and honestly replied, “I don’t know.”
“It was the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister Residence.”
Upon hearing this, a flicker of surprise crossed Chu Nanli’s eyes.
The legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister Residence, wasn’t that Miss Lin of the Prime Minister Residence? Also, Lin Fuying’s half-sister from the same father?
Lin Fuying had to ask a man for help to buy a pill, while Miss Lin could easily spend a fortune without concern. If Lin Fuying learned of this, her nose would probably be out of joint with vexation.
“Just now, Miss Lin wanted to meet Miss Liuli, but Mr. Zhuang declined on behalf of the Princess Consort,” Zhuang Lin said.
Chu Nanli came back to her senses and thanked Zhuang Lin.
She had previously met Miss Lin once and estimated that there would be chances for further encounters in the future; thus, it would be better for her to avoid revealing herself as Liuli in front of her.
Zhuang Lin must have considered this as well when he declined for her.