boyutpedia Chapter 193 Opening Nanping Pharmacy
Chapter 193 Opening Nanping Pharmacy
Within a month, dozens of shops in Nanping Prefecture were closed, and the streets were occasionally filled with goods shipped back from the closed shops. As more and more merchants returned, people felt increasingly heavy-hearted.
Although the county lord's mansion distributed silver and money on time and everyone had silver in their hands, the fear in their hearts lingered like a dark cloud.
"Is our Nanping Prefecture going to be finished? We haven't sold any goods in so many days. Even if the county princess has mountains of gold and silver, she can't afford such a waste!" A cloth shop owner squatted at the door of the store, complaining to the grain merchant next door with a sad face.
"Who says it isn't?" The grain merchant sighed and lowered his voice, "A few days ago, the county lord ordered us to increase production, but the warehouse is almost full. If this continues, what will we do?"
"I think the county lady is being pushed into a corner, otherwise why would she make such a crazy decision?" another person interrupted, with a bit of helplessness and worry in his tone.
Everyone was talking about it and feeling uneasy.
They had been terrified by the earth dragon's rise in the past, but now they were even more afraid of Yan Wanwan's downfall. After experiencing the prosperous life brought by the county lord, who would want to go back to the miserable days of the past?
They knew better than anyone that only as long as Yan Wanwan remained firmly in the top position could they continue to live a good life.
As a result, the originally frightened people began to spontaneously offer advice to Yan Wanwan, and some even offered to reduce their wages just to help the county lady overcome the difficulties.
They had only one thought in their minds: no matter what, Nanping Prefecture must not be destroyed, and Yan Wanwan must not fall!
Just when everyone was getting anxious and worried, there was a sudden commotion at the city gate.
Dozens of carriages slowly entered the city, their ruts deep, clearly laden with heavy cargo. Flags affixed to the carriages fluttered in the wind, embroidered with unfamiliar emblems but exuding an undeniable aura.
"What is that...?" Someone squinted, trying to see the origin of the carriage.
"Could it be the help invited by the county lord?" another person guessed in a low voice, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
The carriage team moved forward slowly and finally stopped in front of the county lady's mansion.
The curtain of the car was lifted, and several businessmen dressed in exotic costumes jumped out, holding thick account books in their hands and with respectful smiles on their faces.
The people in the city watched from afar, feeling a mixture of anxiety and anticipation.
They didn't know what these carriages brought, but they vaguely felt that the fate of Nanping Prefecture might be about to take a turn for the better...
Yan Wanwan stood in front of the county lady's mansion, her plain long skirt swaying gently in the breeze. She looked calm and composed, not at all distressed by the closure of a large number of shops.
She looked at the foreign merchants calmly and smiled: "Thank you for your hard work, friends who have come from afar."
The leading merchant stepped forward and bowed respectfully, his tone filled with familiarity and warmth: "Dear friend, we have brought everything you requested. As per your instructions, these goods are of the highest quality and will not disappoint you."
Yan Wanwan nodded, her eyes sweeping over the dozens of fully loaded carriages, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.
She turned and instructed the housekeeper behind her, "Take someone to count the goods. Be sure to check carefully and make sure there are no mistakes."
The butler responded quickly, and came forward with a few trusted men, and began to check the cargo on the carriage one by one.
The onlookers stretched their necks, trying to see what was on the carriage, but they could only see vague outlines under the thick oilcloth.
"Where did the county lady find these merchants? Judging from their attire, they don't look like people from the Central Plains..." someone muttered.
"No matter where he comes from, as long as he can help our Nanping Prefecture overcome the difficulties, he is a good person!" The other man clenched his fists, his eyes full of expectation.
Yan Wanwan ignored the whispers around her and talked in a low voice with the businessmen.
The housekeeper led people to check each car one by one. Someone with good eyesight saw the items in the car and called out in surprise, "Why are there medicinal herbs?"
"Ah? What does it mean that the county lady asked these foreigners to deliver medicinal herbs?"
The people had no idea why Yan Wanwan bought the herbs, and the discussion gradually deviated from the original topic.
Soon the butler finished the inventory and quickly walked over to her side, reporting in a low voice: "County Lady, the goods are correct. They are all prepared according to your requirements."
Yan Wanwan nodded slightly, then said to the merchants, "Thank you, everyone. This is your reward."
As soon as she finished speaking, more than a dozen carriages drove out from the side door, and their heavy wheels left marks on the ground.
The merchant immediately sent people to check, and within the time it took to stick of incense, they had finished the inspection.
"County Lady, the quantity of the goods is correct. We can't stay here any longer. Goodbye!" After inspecting the goods, the merchant smiled widely and prepared to go back in one go to avoid any more trouble.
Yan Wanwan would not stay any longer and sent guards to escort them out of the city.
After watching the merchant leave, she turned to the housekeeper and instructed, "Ship all these goods into the warehouse and keep a close watch on them. No mistakes can be made."
The housekeeper took the order and left, while Yan Wanwan stood where he was and shouted to the people around him.
"Everyone, the products produced in Nanping Prefecture have been selling extremely well recently, and demand is exceeding supply. To ensure everyone's health, this county lady will open a Nanping Pharmacy in three days to provide free medical treatment and prescription medicine to the people of Nanping Prefecture."
Silence, deathly silence.
After a few moments, thunderous cheers rang out from the field, shaking the ground so much that it seemed as if the ground was shaking.
"The county lady is so kind and gracious!"
"Free treatment? This is a great thing!"
"It's a great blessing for Nanping Prefecture to have the County Master here!"
The people were so moved that their eyes filled with tears, and they all knelt down to express their gratitude.
They were originally still worried about the future of Nanping Prefecture, but Yan Wanwan ignored the safety of Nanping Prefecture and only cared about their health, making them feel cared for like a family member.
Common herbal medicines are cheap, but even at their cheapest, there's a limit. In the hard times of the past, their families were so poor that even the cheapest herbs, let alone seeking medical treatment, were a luxury. Even now, with a bit more money to earn, their long-standing frugality kept them from spending money on medical treatment. Those long-standing ailments, accumulated over time, continued to linger, untreated.
But now, the appearance of Nanping Pharmacy is like a ray of light, illuminating their bleak lives. Here, seeing a doctor does not cost a penny. Isn't this a great blessing from heaven?
But after everyone was happy, they began to worry again, "County Lady, please don't waste your money on us. We have our own money and we can handle it ourselves."
"Yes, County Master, you are our leader now. We will attack wherever you say. We will definitely reopen the closed shops."
Everyone tried to comfort her, and some even suggested reducing the wages. Everyone was willing to help Nanping Prefecture overcome the difficulties together.
Yan Wanwan looked at them with mixed emotions in her heart, raised her hand and stopped them from talking.
"Everyone, listen to me for a moment. The reason we were able to successfully open the pharmacy this time is because we sold all the backlog of goods. Now we have more orders, so we will have to trouble you to speed up production in the future."
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Were they hallucinating? What did they hear?