During the same period, in other parts of the Middle and Far East, as well as China, the use of perfume was also extremely common, and people had already formed the concept of using fragrance and pursuing fragrant scents.
Ancient Greek women also applied perfume during religious ceremonies, and the ancient Romans used perfume to the extreme, not only applying it to their bodies but also spraying it on their mounts and even into the mortar used to build walls.
It was also the Greeks and Romans who invented and widely used perfume bottles.
However, in this world, the use of perfume is not yet so widespread.
The so-called perfumes currently circulating on the market are mostly extracted by boiling various fragrant flowers.
These perfumes do not have a strong enough scent, and their fragrance is difficult to last.
Compared to the perfume Hanna extracted by slowly simmering with high-proof alcohol, the effect is far inferior.
"How fragrant!"
Farahsiya extended her slender, fair fingers, gently dipped a small amount of perfume, and delicately applied it to the back of her hand.
Soon, that subtle, crisp fragrance wafted out, seeping into her nostrils in wisps.
This scent, unlike the strong and flamboyant fragrance of cosmetics, was more like the first hint of floral scent penetrating the mist in a mountain forest on a spring morning, carrying a faint, ethereal sweetness and elegance that instantly captivated her.
Seeing her enchanted expression, Link took the opportunity to pick up a beautifully packaged soap from the side and introduced, "Princess, this item is called soap. Like this perfume, it is a rare and precious item, possessing unique and practical value."
As soon as he finished speaking, Della brought a basin of clear water and gently placed it on the table.
Farahsiya's beautiful eyes flickered with a hint of curiosity, and she stepped forward gracefully to examine it.
Under Link's introduction, Farahsiya extended her hands, slowly immersed them in the water, and then picked up the soap, gently rubbing it in her palms.
Fine, dense foam billowed up like clouds, carrying a fresh, earthy scent, gently enveloping her hands.
She rubbed meticulously, feeling her hands gradually become smooth and delicate under the nourishment of the foam, and she couldn't help but marvel inwardly.
With Farahsiya's intelligence and quick wit, in just a moment, she keenly grasped the enormous business opportunities hidden behind these two products.
She slightly raised her eyes, looking at Link with a hint of inquiry, and softly asked, "Lord, you are presenting these two products to me so solemnly, you must intend for me to help you sell them, right?"
At this moment, her tone had lost the arrogance of their first meeting, replaced by more caution and consideration.
Link did not beat around the bush and directly stated his intentions.
"Princess is exceptionally intelligent, and indeed so. I wish to cooperate with you and with the Royal Family. Your merchant guild has immense power, with shops in various cities of the Human Kingdom. Not only that, but even among other races, your merchant guild has considerable influence. Therefore, I plan to wholesale these products to you at a reasonable price, and all subsequent sales matters will be entirely your responsibility."
"Moreover, I will grant you the Royal Family's exclusive agency rights. Our two sides will complement each other's strengths and form a powerful alliance. What do you think, Princess?"
Link's words did not surprise Farahsiya.
In fact, when she tasted the elven fruit wine, she had already vaguely had such a guess in her heart.
It's just... "What do you mean by the exclusive agency rights you mentioned, sir?" Farahsiya leaned forward slightly, her beautiful eyes full of curiosity, staring intently at Link, waiting for his explanation.
"The so-called exclusive agency means that I will only grant you the sales rights for these few products. I control the trade channels with the Elf Race, and I will only supply goods exclusively to your merchant guild. The distribution matters will be entirely controlled by your merchant guild. Apart from your merchant guild, I will not supply goods to anyone else in the Human Kingdom, that's roughly it."
"When you operate these products, you will enjoy exclusive price protection. Even if someone obtains these products from elsewhere, their price will never be lower than your merchant guild's. This way, when you sell in the Human Kingdom, you will have a price advantage and can more easily capture market share."
After speaking, Link looked at Farahsiya with sincere eyes: "Does Princess understand what I mean?"
The initial surprise in Farahsiya's eyes gradually faded, replaced by thoughtful contemplation.
Exclusive agency rights, distribution rights, agents, and price protection... When Link uttered one novel term after another, Farahsiya was initially somewhat confused, but after his detailed explanation, it was as if the clouds had parted, and everything became clear.
How... how could he know so much about business?
Farahsiya looked at Link, filled with surprise.
If she hadn't known his identity, Farahsiya would have surely thought Link was a business genius.
Farahsiya's beautiful eyes were full of surprise, and she nodded gently, meeting Link's gaze.
She was perfectly clear about how exquisite these few products before her were.
That perfume, with its faint, ethereal fragrance, was like the whisper of a forest elf, carrying an otherworldly elegance; the soap produced fine, dense foam, exuding a fresh, earthy aroma, capable of washing away dirt and grease.
Such unique items, once they appeared on the market, would surely become coveted treasures among the nobility.
Therefore, Farahsiya could roughly estimate the enormous profits hidden within them.
It's just... why did Link choose her specifically?
Before she entered Winterfell City, there were other merchant guilds and merchants in Winterfell City.
Could it be that he had somehow learned in advance that she was coming to Winterfell City?
But as soon as this thought surfaced, she dismissed it; it made no sense, as coming to Winterfell City was just a last-minute decision she had made... Farahsiya suppressed the urge to delve deeper into her curiosity and softly parted her lips, saying, "I understand your meaning, sir, it's just..."
She frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation in her expression: "It's just that, wouldn't I be taking advantage of you for nothing?"
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