Chapter 1111 Siwa Alley

When he was free, Bai Ruozhu asked about the price of the diamond necklace. Jiang Yichun said, "Eight hundred taels with this Western brocade box."

Bai Ruozhu was taken aback, "You're not lying to me, are you? How could it be so little?"

Jiang Yichun showed a proud smile, with an expression that seemed to say: Come and praise me!

"I heard that a Western caravan was robbed by a group of bandits not long after arriving in Danliang. Among the goods, there was this diamond necklace. But we don't like this kind of transparent gemstone in the Central Plains, and no one likes it. I know what this is, and after a few twists and turns, it came into my hands.”

Bai Ruozhu's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Then are there any other good things they don't know?"

Jiang Yichun was amused by her appearance, stretched out his hand and scratched her nose, and said: "It has spread all over the capital and is scattered everywhere. If you like these Western things, I will take you to a big market near the Western Region later." Tao."

"Okay." Bai Ruozhu nodded hurriedly. Maybe there are things she needs daily, or maybe there are some big business opportunities.

"If you're bored these days, you can ask Chenfeng to take you to Xiwa Hutong. They're killing people there, so don't be fooled." Jiang Yichun said and rubbed the top of her hair, as if to Like little kids.

Bai Ruozhu angrily knocked off his hand, "It's good if I don't kill others, how can I let others kill me?"

But think about it, many of her products are considered a rip-off, the most exaggerated one is naturally the Whitening Jade Cream, hehe, it costs almost nothing.

Xiao Dengdeng understands a lot now. Hearing that his father was going away again, he hugged Jiang Yichun's neck one night and refused to let go. This made Jiang Yichun's eyes red when setting off the next day, and he was particularly reluctant to let go. Bai Ruozhu helped coax Xiao Dengdeng, wondering when she could live peacefully.

Before Jiang Yichun and the others set off, Bai Ruozhu secretly detoxified Ji Bingqin. When Ji Bingqin left the gate of the Bai family, she was still in a daze. When she came back to her senses, she suddenly couldn't remember what she had been doing recently. She felt very confused, but seeing that she had already followed Jiang Yichun embarked on his journey and did not dare to make any extra trouble.

Because Jiang Yichun set off with a secret order, Bai Ruozhu couldn't see him off, so after dawn, she felt depressed and took Deng Deng out for a walk in the city. She even hoped that Jiang Yichun and the others were delayed for something, and when they left the city gate I can see it from a distance.

As soon as he came out to play, Dengdeng forgot about his worries and left his father who was away from home again behind.

The mother and son were wandering around the street. A large number of soldiers and horses appeared at the other end of the street, and a group of people came towards this direction in a mighty manner.

Bai Ruozhu was surprised. He hadn't heard that any generals had returned to the court recently. Who was making such a big splash?

She took Deng Deng and hid on the side of the road, while Jian Qi, Mu Yu and others protected their mother and son.

"Isn't this the wise king? Is he coming back from the imperial mausoleum?" An old man nearby said to his students, and then he did the math and said: "It has been six years since the wise king went to the imperial mausoleum to accompany the late emperor. No wonder he came back."

"Sir, how do you recognize the wise king? Are you working for him?" The young scholar's eyes were shining, as if he had discovered some way.

The old man raised his hand and knocked the young scholar hard on the head, and said: "Six years ago, the wise king went to guard the imperial mausoleum. I saw him from a distance. The wise king is the younger brother of the late emperor, and he has the most upright character. He was also his father back then. He invited himself to the wake."

"The emperor's succession was turbulent back then. As his closest uncle, shouldn't the wise king stay with the emperor to assist him?" the young scholar asked in confusion.

The old man's beard trembled, and he raised his hand and hit the student on the head again, "Don't talk nonsense outside. Use your brain more and say less about things you shouldn't."

The young student rubbed the place on his head where he had been knocked in grievance, and reluctantly said "oh".

Bai Ruozhu snickered as she listened. The young man was still too naive. The Xianwang and the late emperor were from the same mother. They were in the prime of life and the legitimate son of the Empress Dowager. The government was in chaos at that time, and it was impossible that no one would push him to ascend the throne. If the wise king is really not interested in the throne, it is better to avoid the whirlpool of regulation, so as not to create a rift with the emperor and destroy the relationship between uncle and nephew.

At this time, the team of the wise king was approaching. Many people among the people recognized the wise king and saluted him one after another. Some even loudly said that the wise king was loyal, filial and benevolent, which was a blessing to the people.

As he got closer, Bai Ruozhu could clearly see the appearance of King Xian. He was probably in his early forties, with a fair face and a bit of beard. He looked a bit like an elegant and beautiful uncle, but his dark eyes looked particularly cold and stern. Look, he is an extremely strict person.

When the team walked far away, Bai Ruozhu asked Chenfeng to lead the way, and the group went to the Xiwa Hutong that Jiang Yichun mentioned.

At first, Bai Ruozhu guessed that it was a Panjiayuan like old Beijing in her previous life, but when she went there, she realized that it was completely different. All foreign merchants were doing business here.

Danliang Kingdom is very similar to the Tang Dynasty in history. It promotes trade with other countries. Foreign merchants will bring goods to Danliang Kingdom to earn money, then purchase goods that are scarce or unavailable in their country, and then return to their country to make a fortune. . This kind of business is very profitable, because things are rare and valuable, but because along the way through mountains and rivers, you are likely to encounter bandits and robbers, which is also very hard and dangerous for them.

Therefore, foreign businessmen who can do business in Xiwa Hutong are not ordinary people. They either have strong backgrounds or are extremely cunning.

Bai Ruozhu listened to Chenfeng's explanation and quickly became familiar with the pattern of Xiwa Hutong. Chenfeng was impressed when he saw that she understood it so quickly. It took him a long time to figure out how these people made money. Big hair.

When you walk into the alley, you will find that there are very few stalls here, they are all large shops. Bai Ruozhu went to several stores to look around. One store specialized in selling exotic flowers and herbs. It also sold some seeds that were not available in Danliang Kingdom, including flower seeds and medicinal seeds. Bai Ruozhu found some medicine that was not available in Danliang State, and bought it after setting a price.

Next was a shop selling clothes and jewelry from the Western Regions. Bai Ruozhu was immediately attracted by those colorful clothes. However, these clothes were not in line with the national conditions of Danliang Kingdom at all. They were usually worn by geishas in brothels. Or the concubines of wealthy families were passed on to the master in private, because for the Central Plains people, it was too exposed.

Bai Ruozhu felt very sorry, but she did not dare to challenge people's conservatism at this time. She did not want to buy a set and go home and be talked about by her parents.

But there was no problem with the jewelry. She looked around and a sapphire brooch caught her attention.

"Shopkeeper, I want to see that." Bai Ruozhu pointed at the brooch. She didn't know if it was also called that name at this time.

The shopkeeper glanced at Bai Ruozhu and said enthusiastically: "Okay!"

When the shopkeeper took the brooch off the cabinet, a tall man walked out of the room. He looked at Bai Ruozhu and asked, "Madam, do you know how to wear it?"