Back to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family's business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that whips him into action.
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1. The Apothecary Diaries
2. The Apothecary Diaries
3. This story is a work of fiction. The names of all of the characters, organizations, and so on
are imaginary. It also bears no connection to any specific real-life events.
4. Come on, Lihaku. Focus!
5. Oh, yeah. Sorry.
6. Episode 21: How to Buy Out a Contract
7. Cleaning?
8. You don't have to do that,
you can ask someone else to—
9. If we asked someone else to do it, and they
swapped out the medicine, what would we do?
10. There was a doctor at the court pharmacy
11. that got a pay cut as punishment
for not managing the drugs properly.
12. We have to clean this up. It'll be
too late once the humidity goes up.
13. Yes...
14. Finally, a good time for a break.
15. Sweets are always great when you're tired!
16. This guy must be from a rich family.
17. Sweet potatoes aren't in season,
18. and he uses paper like a plate,
like that's completely normal...
19. Hmm?
20. That's some good paper.
21. Oh, can you tell?
22. My family back home
leads our village in making it.
23. We're the palace purveyor.
24. Impressive, huh?
25. It is indeed impressive.
26. I wonder if I can get
an acquaintance discount.
27. We used to make limitless profits
as we produced more.
28. We exported it to other countries, too.
29. My family bought me
any snacks I wanted as a child.
30. But when the previous emperor's
mother banned the cutting of trees,
31. things started to go downhill for us.
32. We started using alternate
materials, which ruined trade.
33. Our family took the blame for that.
34. Since we had no money left,
my older sister went to the rear palace.
35. When my younger sister said she'd go too,
I volunteered to come instead.
36. Becoming a eunuch was less popular
and was worth more money.
37. I never got to see my older sister, though.
38. Hmm. He's been through more than I imagined.
39. Excuse me. I'm here to continue cleaning.
40. Oh, hey, little lady.
41. My little sister sent me a letter.
42. Our family might not be
the palace purveyor anymore.
43. True, this isn't palace quality.
44. Losing purveyor status would be
a big deal in terms of sales.
45. I wonder why?
46. They just told me they came up
with a way to produce more paper.
47. Produce more? Did they cut some corners?
48. Of course not! They started
using oxen for hard labor.
49. They didn't change
the ingredients nor the process...
50. Not the time for cleaning, I guess.
51. Compared to the shoddy
stuff sold everywhere,
52. this has no impurities, the fibers are evenly
crushed, and it's got consistent thickness.
53. The only issues are scuffing
on the surface, and...
54. Its strength!
55. What exactly is this unchanged process?
56. It's the same as normal papermaking.
57. However, our family has a special way of
crushing the ingredients and creating glue...
58. Oh, but that's a secret.
59. So, he doesn't blab about that.
60. Is there special attention paid to the water?
61. Yes. We use stored spring water
to make the glue harden properly.
62. It's for managing the humidity, but...
63. The rest is a secret.
64. Oxen, stored spring water...
65. Do you use boiled rice water for glue?
66. No, it's wheat flour,
the way it's supposed to be.
67. Otherwise, the hardening is... Oh!
68. Hey little lady, forget I said that, okay?
69. Yes.
70. So, where do you keep the oxen?
71. I don't know about that.
72. I see.
73. Here you go.
74. Arrowroot gruel?
75. Little lady, you got the ratio wrong.
76. It's stuck on the cup and hard to drink.
77. Oh, sorry. I'll teach you how to
make it easier to drink.
78. Can you repeat after me?
79. Like this, you lick the spoon and mix.
80. That seems like poor manners.
81. Oh, it's no longer sticky.
82. Right?
83. Isn't arrowroot gruel kind of like glue?
84. Hmm, I suppose so.
85. Maybe mixing saliva into glue
would make it less sticky as well.
86. Exactly.
87. Exactly what?
88. This quack really can't take a hint.
89. Oxen have lots of saliva in their mouths.
90. Perhaps you should check where
those oxen are getting their water.
91. I must send a letter to my sister!
92. I'll take my leave for today.
93. I'm back.
94. Oh, Maomao.
95. Someone sent a message
that you're needed urgently.
96. Where should I go?
97. How much would it cost
to buy out a courtesan?
98. And here I thought it was about Suirei...
99. What a dumb dog.
100. Hear me out, missy!
101. At the Verdigris House the other day,
102. I heard rumors that one of the Three
Princesses is getting bought out!
103. And so he got worried about Pairin.
104. The cost really depends.
105. Give me the max.
106. Understood. Please understand that
market prices fluctuate a lot,
107. so this is just a rough estimate.
108. Give it to me straight.
109. How much?
110. This is a tough one.
111. The cost of buying out a courtesan is based
on how much she could make at the brothel,
112. plus a little extra, then doubled. So...
113. Little missy...
114. If someone were to buy out Pairin, there are
two candidates who are long-time favorites.
115. T-Two...
116. One is a wealthy merchant,
117. a pleasant older man who continued to visit
the Verdigris House while it was in trouble.
118. The other is a high-ranking official,
still young, in his thirties.
119. She said he's a good partner
for bedtime activities,
120. but it is a little concerning how
exhausted he seems the next day.
121. Thinking about life after being
bought out, neither are... Hmm.
122. Exhausted? What do you mean?
123. Pairin is not only a great dancer,
124. but is also famous as
an invincible warlord in bed.
125. When her "hunger" grows,
she'll pounce on anyone...
126. In other words, she's extremely lustful.
127. No!
128. But...
129. But?
130. Until my dad took me in, the ones who
took care of me at the Verdigris House were
131. the old lady and the Three Princesses.
132. Pairin, who was able to lactate
despite never having given birth,
133. is almost like a mother to me.
134. I don't know what her thoughts
on the matter are, but...
135. Thinking back on those days,
I do think it's a bit of a waste.
136. She's definitely lustful,
but she's at least equally maternal.
137. But, what?
138. Master Lihaku understands what Pairin
does for work, and is still in love with her.
139. He can be a dumb dog, but seems
like an honest, hard worker.
140. Trying to get a promotion
for his girl is adorable, if stupid.
141. Most of all, he has astonishing stamina.
142. Hmm.
143. He wouldn't be a bad choice, all considered.
144. Master Lihaku, may I ask
how much you're paid?
145. What's with that question all of a sudden?
146. Perhaps 800 silver a year?
147. Come on, now.
148. More like 1,200 then?
149. So, roughly 1,000 silver or so a year.
150. Is that not enough?
151. Afraid not.
152. They'd ask at least 10,000 in cash.
153. T-Ten thousand?
154. A cheap courtesan would cost around 400.
155. One of the Three Princesses of the Verdigris
House? 10,000 silver, at the very least.
156. Ten thousand...
157. Hey, so... let's say I find that much somewhere.
158. You think I'll be able
to buy her out with that?
159. How likely do I think it is that she'd
dramatically turn you down, you mean?
160. Fine, fine.
161. Master Lihaku, could you
take off your clothes?
162. If I do, am I less likely to get dumped?
163. One thing I know for sure is
the body type she likes.
164. I'll strip!
165. Your pants too, please.
166. Pants, too?
167. Yes.
168. Then, can you raise your arms up to your
shoulders and flex your muscles?
169. Like this?
170. Pairin's not a picky eater,
but she does have preferences.
171. Hmm, not bad...
172. Next, lower your arms, then flex again.
173. Like this?
174. As a good military man, he trains often.
175. Good musculature.
176. He might stand a chance.
177. Now...
178. Now, please remove your final garment!
179. Got it!
180. What in the world are you two doing?
181. Greetings, Master Jinshi.
182. Now, what exactly were you up to?
183. Pretty people are so scary
when they're angry.
184. What, you ask?
185. Well, I was summoned to give
my opinion about a matter.
186. Why was that man undressed like that?
187. Nothing improper was going on.
188. I was just taking a good look.
189. A good look? You?
190. Yes, just looking.
191. What for?
192. What for, you ask?
193. To see if his body is good enough.
194. What better way to know
than to inspect him myself?
195. If his body is "good enough," you said?
196. Yes. Appearances are only a part
of what defines a person,
197. but being suited to one's
taste is always a plus.
198. I wanted to get a final look
at his important parts
199. to determine how to appeal to Pairin, but...
200. So, what did you think about
that man's appearance?
201. It was a very well-balanced body.
202. He seems like a hard worker
who trains diligently.
203. I'd guess he's quite a skilled fighter,
even compared to other military men.
204. You can read a person's personality
just by their build?
205. A person's appearance reflects
their daily routines quite accurately.
206. As an apothecary, it's not rare to get
customers who won't tell us about themselves.
207. So you learn this naturally on the job.
208. Can you tell from looking at my body, too?
209. Huh?
210. Wait, is he jealous of Master Lihaku?
211. Oh, wow. I can't believe this guy.
212. He just wants to brag that he's prettier!
213. I do know he has a beautiful body.
214. I was quite surprised
by how well-toned it was.
215. But...
216. There'd be no point in
learning about your body.
217. I don't think you would
get along with my sister.
218. Huh?
219. As I waste time like this,
Pairin could get bought out.
220. But I'm not yet capable of
doing anything about it...
221. Pairin...
222. Hmm?
223. What in the world is going on?
224. Jinshi, I think his name was?
225. He's rumored to be the emperor's favorite...
226. Thank you for your hospitality
with my attendant the other day.
227. Oh, you're quite welcome...
228. I hear you're romantically
pursuing someone.
229. Did that girl talk?
230. Is that why he's smiling so much?
231. At his young age, high status, and being called
the most beautiful person in the nation,
232. the matter of buying out a courtesan
must be a joke to him.
233. I don't mind being made fun of.
234. But if he insults Pairin,
that's a different story.
235. If he insults her...
236. 20,000.
237. What would you say if I offered you
the money to buy out your girl?
238. What do you mean?
239. Precisely what I said.
240. I appreciate your generosity,
241. but is it alright for you to suddenly
offer that to an officer you barely know?
242. My cat can be quite cautious.
243. And yet, she's willing to give you advice,
244. and consider you as a candidate
for her sister's life partner.
245. In other words, if your cautious cat lets
her guard down around me, I'm trustworthy.
246. Did I say something bad?
247. I've heard some stories about you.
248. You do come from a good family,
249. but it still must have been hard for you to
become a military officer here at the capital.
250. I hear you were discovered by our sharp-eyed
strategist and assigned to lead a squad.
251. Yes.
252. The official story was that
the prior squad leader retired
253. and I was simply pushed up, but...
254. Wouldn't anybody want to have a good
relationship with a promising officer?
255. Still, 20,000 silver is way too much.
256. I only really need half as much...
no, even just a quarter would do it.
257. I'm very glad to hear
that you think so highly of me.
258. I also find your offer quite hard to resist.
259. But I can't accept that silver here.
260. For you, she might just be a local courtesan,
261. but for me, she's the only woman in my world.
262. To welcome a wife with
someone else's money...
263. What kind of man would that make me?
264. I see. Pardon me.
265. Huh?
266. I may need to speak with you soon.
267. Is that alright with you?
268. Yes, sir.
269. Master Jinshi.
270. Yes.
271. There was nothing to be
worried about, yes.
272. What was that all about?
273. Now, what to do?
274. I guess I should show off
at the next training...
275. Or perhaps I should ask for more work...
276. Or... Right.
277. I'll write to her, even if I don't
know when I can see next.
278. I can't force my will on her.
I should hear what she thinks.
279. I don't care if her response
is purely diplomatic.
280. Believing in her words will
help me get through my days.
281. I just have to pursue her in a way I believe in.
282. "Despite what the old lady thinks,
I'm still in the game.
283. Besides, I'm still waiting
for my prince to come for me."
284. Yeah, that's what I thought.
285. If Pairin likes him,
he won't need 10,000 silver.
286. Beyond that, it's just luck.
287. "When a certain someone came and
talked about buying people out,
288. I think one of the servant girls
got the wrong idea."