CHAPTER 2366: CHAPTER 2264: SELLING GINSENG

When Peter Brown returned to the Windsor Family’s herb store, Malak Barker looked at him with a bit of a smile in his eyes. He had seen the changes occurring in Peter Brown’s family. During his last visit, he had seen Emily Williams come over and learned some of the current situation of Peter Brown’s family from her. He was genuinely pleased with Peter Brown’s efforts to improve.

"Peter, it’s important to walk the right path in life. I’m really happy to see the changes you’ve made."

Feeling the genuine concern from Marlie Barker, Peter Brown’s fondness for this person increased significantly, creating a sense of gratitude in his heart.

Previously, Peter Brown had his own considerations about selling ginseng and didn’t want others to know. However, now that Melody Carter and her daughter were going to live here, it didn’t matter if they knew.

With these thoughts in mind, Peter Brown said, "Uncle, I have something to discuss with you."

"Go ahead."

There weren’t many people in the store at the moment, so the two sat down to chat.

Peter Brown said, "Uncle, I know someone from the mountains. He said he discovered a patch of ginseng land with many hundred-year-old ginsengs."

"What?" Marlie Barker nearly jumped up, asking eagerly, "Really?"

Peter Brown nodded and said, "He’s unlikely to deceive me. He wants to sell the ginseng, and knowing the current market situation, he’s looking for a suitable buyer."

"Uncle, you know, he mentioned that if I make the deal happen, I’d get a 10% commission per plant."

"10%!"

Marlie Barker looked at Peter Brown.

For him, as the owner of the medicine store, one of his main tasks was to procure rare herbs for the Windsor Family. Ginseng, particularly the hundred-year-old variety, is a prized and rare commodity in the current market.

"How many years old are his ginsengs?"

"At least a hundred and twenty years."

Marlie Barker’s breath quickened as he spoke to Peter Brown, "If possible, our Windsor Family will take them all."

"Uncle, he said the first batch would be at least ten plants. Can we take them?"

"Ten plants!"

Marlie Barker was even more shocked.

"Yes, all of them are of that age, and he said they’re to be sold together."

On this note, Peter Brown said, "Uncle, you know, he gave me a 10% commission on one plant. If the price is high, my commission will be much more. I also hope to help him get a good price."

Marlie Barker, being a businessman, naturally understood Peter Brown’s meaning. He glanced at Peter Brown and, wanting to help his family, pondered for a while before saying, "To be honest, due to the war, many soldiers have perished, and the generals have expended their vital energy greatly, worried that if they do not recover soon, issues may arise if the war renews. Therefore, there’s a great demand for items that boost internal energy. Previously, seventy-to-eighty-year-old ginseng that cost more than a thousand taels could now sell for as high as fifteen hundred taels. If yours is truly a hundred-year-old ginseng, a single plant could sell for more than 2,000 taels."

Peter Brown hadn’t imagined it would fetch such a high price.

After thinking for a moment, Peter Brown looked at Marlie Barker and said, "Uncle, let’s keep it simple. I’ll accept 2,000 taels per plant, and that’s the only number I’ll recognize. I’ll sell all ten plants to you together. What do you think?"

Marlie Barker said, "With the right approach, it could certainly sell for more money. Are you really okay with this?"

Nodding firmly, Peter Brown said, "It’s enough. If it’s like this, I’ll earn a commission of two hundred taels per plant, totaling two thousand taels for ten plants. That’s enough to improve our family’s situation."

Marlie Barker looked approvingly at Peter Brown and said, "Young man, this is quite a sum. Even among the Windsor descendants, not many can have so much money. It’s enough to turn your family’s life around. There’s no need to worry; leave this matter to me, and I’ll give it my best."

"Alright, I’ll make contact with him then."

Peter Brown wasn’t particularly worried about Marlie Barker doing anything against him. He had secretly observed him for a long time, finding that besides being sincere, he had a strong friendship with Peter’s father. Moreover, these ginsengs were a significant matter for the Windsor Family, enough to forge alliances with some powerful forces. This was an invaluable opportunity.

Two days later, when Peter Brown came to the medicine store with ten plants, Marlie Barker personally received him and led him to a special room. Inside, an appraiser with a white beard was already seated.

Peter Brown didn’t recognize this person, but it was clear he was an expert invited by the store.

Taking out the ginseng, Peter Brown said little and watched as the old man began his appraisal.

After examining each plant, the old man was somewhat shocked and said, "This is the first time I’ve seen someone take out ten hundred-year-old ginsengs at once! Indeed, each of these plants has passed a hundred and twenty years, and they’re all excellent specimens."

Marlie Barker asked, "Are they indeed a hundred and twenty years old?"

The old man nodded firmly, "Yes, they’re indeed well-aged, with a hundred and twenty years each. Remarkable ginsengs."

After seeing the old man off, Marlie Barker turned to Peter Brown and said, "I thought they were only a hundred years old, but it turns out they’re much older. This complicates the pricing."

Peter Brown smiled and said, "It’s okay. According to him, this is just the first batch, and there are more like this estimated to exceed a hundred years."

Marlie Barker said, "Okay, let’s settle this batch at 2,000 taels per plant. I’ll consult the family head about raising the price for the next batch. You’re clearly doing me a favor."

Peter Brown made a dismissive gesture and said, "No worries, let’s proceed with this for now. I’ll take the money to improve our family’s situation and rebuild the house."

Marlie Barker nodded slightly and said, "Here are silver tickets worth 20,000 taels. Keep them safe. For your convenience, there’s one ticket worth 8,000 taels, one worth 2,000 taels, and one worth 10,000 taels. Just leave the ticket worth 2,000 taels when you need to use it."

Feeling a bit embarrassed, he added, "Honestly, a hundred and twenty-year-old ginseng can sell for about 2,200 taels or more. I’ll make up some money for you."

Peter Brown smiled and dismissed it off, saying, "We’re not just working together once; let’s settle it next time."

Watching Peter Brown turn and leave, Marlie Barker shook his head, sighing inwardly, "This young man has some promise!"

The Capital City is diverse, and Peter Brown soon found a place selling houses in the market. Spending 10,000 taels, he bought a small courtyard. Then, Peter Brown went to a place specializing in selling servants, and bought ten maids and male servants. After bringing them home, he then headed toward the outskirts of the city.