"Then how much should I give for a deposit?"
Chen Wanqing held up five fingers.
"Five taels of silver? Alright."
As she spoke, she took the purse again and pulled out a small gold nugget, handing it to Chen Wanqing.
This gold nugget weighed about a tael and was likely worth eight taels of silver. Chen Wanqing quickly said, "That's too much."
"It's just the deposit, isn't it? If I give you too much now, I'll just give you less tomorrow."
This was Chen Wanqing's first time seeing real gold, and it was no exaggeration to say she was quite nervous.
But she had always been good at keeping a straight face and wouldn't show any provincial awe that might make others look down on her.
They exchanged a few more words about how to use the Compound Incense Elixirs. Then, the Third Miss's maid spoke up, "Miss, it's getting late. It's time for lunch. We should head back to the manor. If we're too late, the elders will worry."
The Third Miss nodded in agreement.
