Du Chongwen still had doubts about whether the cold poisonous grass really existed, but at this time another news came out.
The Liu family wants to buy cold poisonous grass at a high price and then give it to Renji Hall to treat plague patients.
The Wei family in Yonghe Town was ranked first, and the Liu family was ranked second. No one dared to raise objections.
And these two families are completely incompatible. Competition in the business field and competition for status have always been close to each other on the surface, but they kill each other behind the scenes.
If the Liu family can become the second richest family in Yonghe Town, Mr. Liu will definitely not be a fool. This just proves that the cold poisonous grass really exists and has miraculous effects.
Why did Mr. Liu spend a lot of money to buy the cold poisonous grass and give it to Renjitang?
That is to get a share of the credit. When the plague is brought under control, the court will reward them. The Liu family will be able to outdo the Wei family with the rewards from the court.
But Wei Yuanwai is not a fool. Shouldn't he give the medicinal materials he collected to Renjitang himself?
Of course it's good, but how many people can know about it if it's given directly?
It's okay to do good deeds without leaving a name, but Wei Yuanwai is not that kind of person.
So Wei Yuanwai simply released the news that anyone who wanted Cold Poison Grass could directly bid for it. If he had the ability to buy it from the Wei family, then the credit would be given to that person.
The Liu family immediately offered a thousand taels, and several other wealthy families in the town also wanted to give it a try. Money is a dead thing, and it is important to take this opportunity to make contributions.
Seeing the rich families in the town start to compete for this opportunity, Du Chongwen began to be in a dilemma.
No matter who buys it, it will be given to Renjitang. If it can really cure the world's strange poisons, Renjitang will definitely make a great contribution.
Doctor Lin said, "Shopkeeper, this cold poisonous herb cannot be given to Renji Hall. We secretly arrange for people to bid for the cold poisonous herb and then not give it to Renji Hall."
Du Chongwen sighed, "In this situation, how can I not give it to you after buying it? If you really don't give it to me, I'm afraid someone will point your nose at me and scold me."
"Is it possible to see Renjitang make great achievements right before your eyes?"
Du Chongwen slapped the table, "No!"
"In that case, the shopkeeper should think of a solution quickly."
This incident happened so suddenly that Du Chongwen had no chance to write to his employer for instructions. Anyway, he knew one thing and couldn't just watch Renjitang perform meritorious service.
If cold poisonous grass is used to treat plague no matter what, then it is better to earn the credit yourself.
Du Chongwen got brave enough and rushed to the teahouse to participate in the bidding. Everyone was snatching it up, and the price had already reached 2,000 taels.
Du Chongwen closed his eyes and shouted loudly, "Two thousand one hundred taels."
After the words fell, the whole place was quiet for a moment, and then Mr. Liu sighed, "In that case, let's give this medicine to Yuan Antang. It is the job of doctors to treat diseases and save people."
Mr. Liu stopped bidding, and others did not dare to bid. Wei Yuanwai nodded.
"I have seen Yuan Antang's sincerity. The Liu family is willing to give in. Naturally, the Wei family will not take the credit. Yuan Antang deserves to be an example for Yonghe Town doctors."
Du Chongwen was given two high hats, but he couldn't be happy. He was given 2,110 taels of silver. I don't know if his boss would approve of this money.
"Sir, Yuan'antang really shouldn't shirk the blame. Du went back and thought deeply, and still felt that he should go to Chongxian to treat the patient. Since Yuanantang has bought the cold poisonous grass, I would like your permission to allow Yuan'antang to go to Chongxian."
After buying such expensive medicine, how can Renjitang take away the credit? Of course, I would do it myself.
The officer said, "No need, the prefect will take note of your merits. When the plague is successfully cured, your rewards will be indispensable. The medicinal materials needed by Renji Hall were sent to Chong County yesterday, and there is no need to change them."
Du Chongwen felt as if he was struck by lightning and said hurriedly, "Sir, the cold poisonous grass was bought by Yuan Antang."
"So what?" the officer glanced at him, "Is it possible that you regretted the opportunity you snatched to make a meritorious service? If you are not willing to pay the money, you can go to Fucheng to find the prefect to allocate it. The prefect loves the people like this.
Son, I will definitely make plans for you."
Go to the prefect and ask for money?
Forget it, I still want to live a few more years.
Du Chongwen didn't dare to say anything. He spent money and didn't even see what Cold Poisonous Grass looked like. The biggest credit was still given to Renjitang.
This time he suffered the loss of being mute and could not express his suffering, but who could he turn to for justice?
Wei family?
Liu family?
Or the prefect?
No one can afford to offend him, he can only suffer a loss.
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Lin Yuxi stayed at Renji Hall and did not follow him to Chongxian County. He still had to be responsible for the current patients of Renji Hall.
She was busy for a long time, and when she came out from the back, she met shopkeeper Zhao, "Ms. Chen, Mrs. Liu is here to see you."
Lin Hexi nodded and went to meet Mrs. Liu in the cubicle.
"I did what you said. Where is that good thing that can make my skin fair?" Mrs. Liu reached out her hand impatiently.
Lin Xixi smiled and looked harmless. Who would have known that this man had just defrauded Yuan Antang of a large sum of money?
"Don't worry, can you still go back on what I promised you?"
She recently developed a simple facial mask with simple ingredients but very good results. After trying one on Mrs. Liu, she bought it.
Anyway, I just ask my boss to help me raise the price, and I can gain reputation without losing anything, so it doesn't matter.
Lin Yuxi didn't make a few facial masks in total. At this time, he didn't have the same technology as in his previous life. If he made too many masks, he couldn't guarantee that they wouldn't deteriorate. He had to make as many masks as he wanted.
"They are all here. I promised to give you ten. Here are two, and the rest will be given to you in batches."
Of course Mrs. Liu also knew that this could not be kept for too long, so she smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll use it first, but you can't just sell it to others."
She can't let others know about the good things she finally discovered. She must be the most beautiful in Yonghe Town.
Even if Lin Xixi wanted to sell it, he didn't have the time to sell it. "Don't worry, Mrs. Liu, this is just for you."
Mrs. Liu was very happy, "Okay, if you need help in the future, just come to me."
After speaking, he came out of the small cubicle and shopkeeper Zhao whispered, "Will Yuan Antang really give me money?"
Lin Yuxi glanced at him, "Unless he dares to rely on the Wei family."
Shopkeeper Zhao smiled and said, "I definitely wouldn't dare."
The two thousand one hundred taels of silver will be given to Renjitang, which distributes free preventive medicines these days. Although there are donations from wealthy households in the town, Renjitang still contributes a lot of money itself.
In addition, the reputation of treating patients with high fever is damaged, which leads to the loss of other patients. These are not small losses.
Yuan Antang's "contribution" here is not small, and it can be regarded as getting it back from them.
Shopkeeper Zhao was happy but also worried, "It's very difficult and dangerous to go to Chong County. I don't know if Dr. Zhuang and the others will go smoothly. If the plague cannot be cured, I'm afraid we will get into big trouble."
When there is merit, everyone grabs it. If there is trouble, the one who was in front will become the scapegoat.