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The lines by Tang Dynasty poet Qiao Zhizhi, "Pomegranate wine, orchid and cassia fragrance, dogwood scent, I wish you would pause your golden saddle, and share this fleeting beauty with me," have become an eternal praise for fruit wine.

By the Song Dynasty, sweet wine made from citrus fruits had acquired the elegant name "Dongting Spring Scenery".

By the Yuan Dynasty, according to historical records such as the Zhejin Zhi, pomegranate wine and jujube wine were common types of fruit wines at that time.

It can be said that the development of fruit wine has witnessed thousands of years of historical changes in China.

Even Link's parents in his previous life liked to brew bayberry wine at home.

Wines made from different fruits each have their own unique flavor and characteristics.

It was this unique flavor that instantly captivated Farahia's taste buds.

Seeing the satisfied expression on Faracia's face, Link knew that the matter was almost a certainty of success.

"Your Highness, what do you think of my elven fruit wine?" Link asked with a smile, having given the wine a lovely name.

Farahia nodded repeatedly, her eyes full of admiration: "It's really good. In my personal opinion, this wine tastes even better than the spirits brewed by the dwarves... I just wonder what the price is?"

"The price is a bit higher, but it's within a reasonable range, considering the quality of the wine," Link replied.

Farahia wholeheartedly agreed: "This wine has a smooth taste, without the harshness of the dwarven spirits. It will likely be more popular, and even if the price is higher, I think many people will be willing to buy it. You specifically showed me this elven fruit wine; are you planning to use my merchant guild to sell this fine wine?"

“Your Highness is indeed wise, but please don’t rush. I have two more items here that I would like you to take a look at.”

As he spoke, Link opened the remaining jars one by one.

The jar contained several perfumes and soaps.

When it comes to perfume, most people tend to associate it with France, perhaps because many well-known high-end perfumes are produced in France.

In fact, the origins of perfume can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, India, Rome, Greece, and Persia.

The English word "perfume" comes from the Latin word "parfumare," meaning "to penetrate smoke." Perfumes have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs.

Ancient Egypt was the first country to shift perfume from sacred use to everyday use.

Initially, perfume was used in religious ceremonies and could only be used by priests, who were also the only ones allowed to participate in its creation. As a result, many temples at that time had dedicated perfume laboratories.

Later, perfume was used in the funerals of Egyptian royalty. After a member of the royal family died, their body would be wrapped in perfume to create a mummy, an honor reserved for those of the highest rank.

Perfume gradually became popular around 1500 BC, and it usually refers to fragrances and ointments made from spices, used for bathing and after bathing.

These perfumes are mostly stored in exquisite containers.

In Egypt at that time, it was illegal not to wear perfume in public places, which shows how important perfume was at the time.

61. Exclusive Agency

During the same period, the use of perfume was also very common in other parts of the Middle East and Far East, as well as in China, and people had already formed the concept of using fragrance and pursuing aroma.

Ancient Greek women would apply perfume during religious ceremonies, and the ancient Romans took the use of perfume to an extreme, not only applying it to their bodies but also spraying it on their mounts and in the mortar used to build walls.

Perfume bottles were also invented and widely used by the Greeks and Romans.

In this world, the use of perfume is not yet so widespread.

Most of the so-called perfumes currently on the market are extracted from various fragrant flowers by boiling.

This perfume is not strong enough and the scent doesn't last long.

Compared to the perfume that Hannah slowly simmered and refined with high-proof liquor, the effect was far inferior.

"It smells so good!"

Farahia extended her slender, fair fingers, gently dipped them in a little perfume, and softly applied it to the back of her hand.

Soon, the subtle and refreshing fragrance slowly spread, gently entering the nasal cavity.

This fragrance is not like a strong and overpowering perfume; rather, it's like the first wisp of floral scent piercing through the thin mist in the mountains on a spring morning, carrying a subtle sweetness and elegance that instantly captivated her.

Seeing her entranced expression, Link picked up an exquisitely packaged bar of soap and introduced it, "Your Highness, this is a bar of soap. Like this perfume, it is a rare and precious item with unique and practical value."

As soon as she finished speaking, Della brought over a basin of water and gently placed it on the table.

Farahia's beautiful eyes flickered with curiosity as she stepped forward to examine them.

Following Link's instructions, Farahia stretched out her hands and slowly immersed them in the water, then picked up the soap and gently rubbed it in her palms.

The delicate, dense foam rose like clouds, carrying a fresh, grassy scent, and gently enveloped her hands.

She rubbed them carefully, feeling her hands gradually become smooth and delicate under the nourishment of the foam, and couldn't help but marvel at it in her heart.

With her intelligence and quick wit, Farahia quickly and astutely grasped the enormous business opportunity hidden behind these two products.

She slightly raised her eyes, a hint of inquiry in them, and looked at Link, asking softly, "Lord, you're showing me these two items so solemnly, surely you intend for me to help you sell them?"

At this moment, her tone had lost the arrogance of their first meeting, and was now more cautious and deliberate.

Link didn't beat around the bush and stated his meaning directly.

“Your Highness is indeed exceptionally intelligent. I wish to cooperate with you and the royal family. Your merchant guild is very powerful, with shops in every city of the human kingdom. Moreover, your guild is quite influential even among other races. Therefore, I intend to wholesale these goods to you at a reasonable price, and you will be fully responsible for the subsequent sales.”

"Furthermore, I will grant you exclusive royal representation. This would be a powerful alliance, complementing each other's strengths. What does Your Highness think?"

Link's words did not surprise Farahia.

In fact, she had already had this guess in her mind when she tasted the fairy fruit wine.

only...

"What do you mean by the exclusive agency rights you mentioned?" Farahia leaned forward slightly, her beautiful eyes full of curiosity, staring intently at Link, waiting for his answer.

"The so-called exclusive agency means that I am granting you the sales rights for only these few products. I control the trade channels with the elves and will only supply your merchant guild. Your merchant guild will have full control over the distribution. I will not supply any other people in the human kingdoms except for your merchant guild. That's roughly it."

"You enjoy exclusive price protection when dealing in these goods. Even if someone obtains these goods from elsewhere, their price will never be lower than your merchant guild's. In this way, you will have a price advantage when selling in the human kingdom, making it easier to capture market share."

After speaking, Link looked at Farahia with sincere eyes: "I wonder if Your Highness understands what I mean?"

The initial surprise in Farahia's eyes gradually faded, replaced by thoughtful contemplation.

Exclusive agency rights, distribution rights, agents, and price protection...

As Link uttered one novel word after another, Farahia was initially confused, but after his detailed explanation, she suddenly understood, as if the clouds had parted and the sun had shone through.

he...

How could he know so much about business?

Farahia stared at Link in utter astonishment.

If she hadn't known his identity, Farahia would have definitely thought Link was a business genius.

Farahia's beautiful eyes were filled with surprise as she met Link's gaze and nodded gently.

She knew perfectly well how exquisite these items were.

The perfume, with its delicate and subtle fragrance, is like the whisper of a forest sprite, carrying an otherworldly elegance; the soap lather is rich and creamy, exuding a fresh herbal scent, and can wash away dirt and grease.

Such a unique item, once it appears on the market, will surely become a coveted treasure sought after by nobles.

Therefore, Farahia could roughly estimate the huge profits hidden within.

only...

Why did Link choose her?

Before she set foot in Winterfell, there were other merchant guilds and merchants in the city.

Could it be that he knew in advance that I was coming to Winterfell?

But she immediately dismissed the thought; it simply didn't make sense. Coming to Winterfell was merely a spur-of-the-moment decision...

Farahia suppressed her burning curiosity and said softly, "I understand what you mean, Your Excellency, but..."

She frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation in her expression: "But if I do this, wouldn't I be taking advantage of you for nothing?"

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62. A Blood-Red Ritual

Upon hearing this, Link smiled gently and shook his head slightly: "Your Highness is overthinking it. We are simply getting what we need. I have sources of goods that your merchant guild does not have, and you have sales channels that I have not yet explored. This is called a win-win cooperation. How can there be any talk of who is taking advantage of whom? What I need most right now is Your Highness's merchant guild's extensive sales channels. So Your Highness does not need to think too much about it, nor do you need to feel indebted to me."

Link's words truly came from the bottom of his heart.

Admittedly, money is extremely important to people, but it was not of paramount importance to him.

He is currently overwhelmed with affairs and has no time to devote all his energy to business.

Build Winter City, expand your network, and enhance your strength and status...

Every single thing was waiting for him to handle.

If one were to become distracted by business at this point, it would be like trying to bite off more than one can chew, ultimately resulting in nothing accomplished and nothing of note.

Don't forget, the winter beast tide and the demon invasion are still unresolved issues.

Therefore, his most pressing task right now is to focus on improving himself and strengthening Winter City.

As for professional matters like business operations and profit-making, it's best to leave them to professionals.

"Profit sharing will be based on the percentage of sales. I will be responsible for supplying the goods, and Your Highness will be responsible for sales. If Your Highness agrees, we will sign the contract immediately! Of course, Your Highness can also consider it further."

As soon as Link finished speaking, Farahia hurriedly shook her head.

“No, no need to consider it, I agree.” She said decisively, almost without hesitation.

Farahia had a clear understanding of the potential profits and far-reaching value that the rich and fragrant fairy fruit wine, the delicate elegance of perfume, and the unique effects of soap would bring in the future.

If large-scale supply can be achieved, these three commodities will be like three inexhaustible mountains of gold and silver in the future.

"Great!"

Link smiled gently, his gaze fixed intently on Falashia, and said earnestly, "It seems Your Highness's vision is indeed far-sighted. In that case, I will draft a contract. Whenever Your Highness returns to King's Landing, I will send the first batch of elven fruit wine and perfumed soap to King's Landing with you. Furthermore, this is only the first collaboration; I will have other collaborations with Your Highness in the future."

Upon hearing that there were even more unknown and novel items, Farahia's eyes were filled with anticipation.

These fairy fruit wines, perfumes, and soaps have already greatly impressed her.

Unexpectedly...

Just how many secrets does this man in front of us still hold?

Farahia's eyes were filled with anticipation and exploration of the secrets behind Link.

"In that case, I will not disturb Your Highness's rest any longer. I have arranged a quiet and elegant residence for Your Highness in the city, where you can rest well."

After saying this, Link slowly stood up, preparing to take his leave.

Seeing this, Della stepped forward and prepared to collect the bottles and jars on the table.

Link shook his head slightly and said, "These are for Your Highness. Your Highness may try them out yourself and experience their unique features. This will make it easier to explain them to customers in detail when we sell them in the future."

"Della, there's no need to put it away."

Della quickly nodded in agreement.