Old Mistress Wang had two cups of the drink while Qiao Mai only had one. The entire jar was emptied.
"Is there any more?"
"It's in my room. Do you want more?"
"I want to give some to my husband and the kids, and also Nanny Jin and Ling'er."
"They'll have some during lunch!"
"This drink is good. I bet people would even pay a tael for it."
"Yes, let's go with your suggestion. Sell it for one or two silver taels per cup."
Just then, the sop started to fill with customers. Old Mistress Wang and Qiao Mai prepared to leave for Lucky Garden.
Shopkeeper Niu followed them and asked, "When will you teach us how to make this?"
"What's the rush?"
"Good things should be shared. It's urgent to sell it."
"Alright, come to my place to get some first. Sell it for one silver tael per cup for now. Recommend it to the wealthier customers first and see how it goes."
"A tael of silver?"
