Shen Ningning remained silent, not answering right away.
She just watched him with her lovely, clear eyes.
The Shopkeeper mumbled, "My older brother is the Dean of the Imperial Hospital, and he's run into a difficult problem."
"A certain noble in the palace has fallen ill, and an essential medicinal herb he requires is in short supply."
"The Emperor has already dispatched people to search the entire land for it, but the ones they find are either of poor quality, or discolored and dried out. I know you're no ordinary girl, little miss, so I wanted to ask if you have any of the herb called 'Aconite'?"
Shen Ningning blinked her long lashes.
She asked first, "How much silver are you planning to give me?"
The Shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "At market price, of course! I would never shortchange you, little miss. After all, this is a direct supply for the Imperial Palace. If the Emperor were to ask, you would be a great contributor."
