Jiang Qi and her group stood at the street corner, facing the most bustling street in the prefectural city, stretching as far as the eye could see.

The road was wide, lined with small vendors on both sides, and behind it were rows of two-story buildings, including jewelry stores, cloth shops, restaurants, pawnshops, and banks...

Various shouts and calls filled the air.

"Sister-in-law, with so many shops and so many vendors, can we look at everything?"

"Yes, ma'am, can we just come in?"

Jiang Dasao and Li Qiuniang were a little nervous, especially since the shops were full of wealthy people dressed in silk clothes, adorned with jewels, and accompanied by a group of maids and servants.

If they go in, will they be kicked out?

"We can come in. Businesses welcome customers from all directions, and we are customers too."

Jiang Qi understood the feelings of Sister-in-law Jiang and Qiu Niang; she had had similar thoughts when she first arrived in the prefectural city.

"Let's go, let's start from this side and walk to the other side when we reach the end."

"Okay, I'll do as my older sister says."

Although Li Qiuniang was also a little reserved, she was better than Jiang Dasao and the others.

"Come and see! Come and look! The latest rouge and face powder smell wonderful!"

"A handkerchief, a towel, would you like one?"

"A hairpin, a beautiful hairpin, beautiful and inexpensive."

"The finest silk fabric makes one look elegant and noble."

...

This side is mostly filled with shops selling cosmetics, fabrics, and jewelry; the variety is dazzling.

"Sister-in-law, look! Those beaded flowers are so pretty. Buy a pair for Chuqing and Chutong. They're so beautiful. I want a daughter so I can dress her up nicely."

"It looks really nice, but I wonder how much it costs, and whether it's expensive?"

When Sister-in-law Jiang came out, she also had some loose silver coins with her, thinking of buying something to take back with her.

"I'll ask around, but if it's too expensive, I won't buy it."

After wandering around for a while, Li Qiuniang loosened up. She was naturally bold, but she was a little taken aback by suddenly arriving in this bustling place.

"Sister-in-law, Qiu Niang, is there anything you'd like to buy?"

Jiang Qi watched as the two of them stopped, wondering if they had taken a liking to something.

"Big sister, let's take a look at that beaded flower first."

"Then pick it up and take a look."

Jiang Qi walked over and picked up the beaded flower that Li Qiuniang had mentioned; it was quite pretty.

"Sir, this is the latest style, an imported product, it looks great."

How much does it cost?

"Two hundred coins."

As soon as the vendor finished speaking, Jiang Dasao and Qiu Niang, who were standing behind Jiang Qi, both gasped. How could it be so expensive?

"Boss, you're asking for way too much. Give us a fair price, and we'll buy two if it's right."

"Madam, this is an imported product, from a foreign country. You can't find it anywhere else."

The vendor seemed very excited, feeling that his goods had been underestimated.

"Sister-in-law, let's just forget about it."

Where is the foreign kingdom?

Jiang Dasao and Li Qiuniang didn't understand what imported goods were, nor did they know what foreign countries were.

"Boss, just tell me, what's the lowest price?"

Jiang Qi knew that this peddler was lying through his teeth. Imported goods, foreign countries—he was kidding. Those goods were sold in fixed places, and they had no access to them.

The vendor realized this man knew his stuff. He started by looking at the woman's clothes—she clearly hadn't seen much of the world—hoping to fool her, but he was wrong…

"Sir, the price is fixed at one hundred and fifty coins."

Jiang Qi could tell at a glance that this person was not reliable, so she took her sister-in-law and Qiu Niang and turned to leave.

"Oh, sir, one hundred coins, ninety coins, fifty coins each, that's all for you..."

Even after Jiang Qi and the others had walked far away, they could still hear the vendors shouting.

"Big sister, this person is too audacious. Two hundred coins, and now they've sold it for fifty coins."

Li Qiuniang clicked her tongue in disbelief. They were being treated like fat sheep, with the intention of being fleeced.

"This kind of thing happens every day. The things on the street are mostly a few coins or a few dozen coins. Nothing too expensive."

"Isn't that the same as a county town?"

"Yes, they're all the same. It's just that the prefectural city has more people and is a bit bigger."

It took Jiang Qi a long time to figure out this problem and stop living such a tense life.

This little incident made Jiang Dasao and Li Qiuniang more relaxed.

In addition, with so many beautiful things to see, the excitement of browsing makes you forget your nervousness.

Sister-in-law Wei, along with Jiang's mother, Wang's aunt, and several older women, followed behind, strolling slowly.

She hadn't finished what her wife had asked her to do yet. In a little while, she would go to the jewelry store, where the items were guaranteed.

A group of people had been shopping all morning, their stomachs were rumbling, but they still couldn't bear to take their eyes off the various goods.

"Mother, Aunt, Sister-in-law, let's go eat first, and then go to the jewelry store next door."

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Jiang's mother and Wang's aunt were old and hungry, so they really couldn't walk around anymore.

Once inside the restaurant, Jiang Qi requested a private room, worried that her aunt and the others might feel uncomfortable.

This is a specialty restaurant, and their roast duck is absolutely delicious. They arrived quite late, and many people had already left.

Jiang Qi ordered enough food for several people; she didn't order too much. They always cherished food—it was something ingrained in their bones.

Everyone knows that food is hard-earned and should not be wasted.

After a delicious meal, I feel energetic again.

Sister-in-law Wei paid for the meal. The lady had instructed that the aunt should not be allowed to spend money.

Mu Yi'an wasn't being polite with Jiang Qi; she had been very grateful to Jiang Qi these past few days for his help.

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