The nearby mountains were abundant with herbs, even more so than Gu Youyou had imagined. It was fortunate she had the artisans who were repairing the house create a cart as well; otherwise, the scrawny girls, she and Banxia, wouldn't have been able to bring back so many medicinal herbs.
Banxia's family had been dealing with herbs for generations, and she knew the prices of various herbs like the back of her hand. When it came to bargaining, she lacked her usual shyness and was decisively clear-cut.
Gu Youyou felt like she had stumbled upon a treasure; a monthly wage of five taels of silver was completely reasonable.
"Since there's so much to collect, let's split up. You head to the south end of the village, and I'll go to the north end. We'll meet up under this big mulberry tree later."
"Alright, Sister Youyou, don't pick too much. We won't be able to fit everything in the cart."
"Yeah, I know!"
