Chapter 224 Discovery
Nancheng can be said to be the place with the strongest New Year atmosphere in the entire capital.
They are busy all year round. Even the poorest families who cannot afford clothes will always buy a hairband for their children.
As soon as Shen Ning's carriage entered the South City, they heard cheers from afar.
Huh? Is it a juggling fire ring? Shen Ning's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but lift the curtain a little more.
The monkey juggler jumped through one fire ring after another, his movements becoming more thrilling each time, drawing bursts of cheers and applause.
"Oh no, who of you has copper coins?"
Shen Ning wanted to go shopping, but her purse was filled with only golden peanuts and silver melon seeds.
If you expose these things in a place like this, they will definitely attract thieves.
She came here to have fun, and didn't want her good mood ruined by a thief.
"Madam, Qingping and I both brought them."
Qingzhu smiled and said, "Don't worry, we will definitely have fun."
"Yeah, I have too."
Wen Peilan smiled and patted her own purse.
"All?"
Shen Ning happily stretched out her hand, "Come on, lend me twenty copper coins each."
She wanted to put all her golden peanuts in a secret bag.
If the reward really comes in the form of silver melon seeds, that's just that person's luck.
So, after a while, they deposited their carriage, followed by two palace guards, one bright and one dark, and blended into the crowd.
What about Jia Zheng's stall...
Because it was so far away, so far away from them.
Shen Ning originally wanted to watch a circus, but at a stall she passed by, a woman was wielding a pair of scissors in her hand and she soon cut out the city walls of the South City, the buildings on both sides of the street, and even a few soldiers and pedestrians.
Ahhh, this craftsmanship...
“How much is this?”
When I was a child, the window paper-cuts at home were all made by my grandmother. Occasionally, she would cut some little rabbits to entertain her.
Unfortunately, apart from going to school, her biggest interests at that time were watching TV and reading novels. Later, she was distracted by the mobile phone and never learned this skill.
By the time she realized how good that thing was, her grandmother was long gone.
Seeing such superb paper-cutting skills now, how could Shen Ning resist? "This uses more paper and is more troublesome to cut."
The woman was a little shy and tried to say, "Four hundred coins, is that okay with me, Madam?"
"……become!"
Four hundred wen, that's really cheap.
Shen Ning nodded quickly, "Then please help me fold it up again and put it away."
“Hey~”
The woman didn't expect that she didn't even ask for a penny and hurriedly folded it carefully.
"You will continue to do business here before the New Year, right?"
"Yes."
The woman nodded quickly, "What else do you want, ma'am? Just tell me, I can cut it."
"That's great. South City is very busy today. Can you use bigger paper and cut more to make the street more lively?"
At this point, Shen Ning took out two more silver melon seeds and said, "This is the deposit. Can I come back in three days to pick it up?"
“Sure, sure!”
Small window decorations or something like that, three of them only cost one penny.
This may be difficult, but it can be earned!
The woman responded quickly.
There were children's exclamations coming from not far away. After Qingzhu put away Nancheng's paper-cut, Shen Ning looked over.
Good guy, making dough figurines.
Although this craft has not been lost in modern times, she has not seen it for many years.
Wen Peilan followed closely.
The old man who kneads the dough figurines has nimble fingers. After his kneading, the dough seems to be given life. After a short while, a small dough figurine that looks 90% like a child is freshly baked.
Shen Ning's eyes flashed with surprise, "Peran, do you want to make one?"
Wen Peilan: “…”
She didn't know what to say.
This kind of children's game...
"My wife likes it, so I'll give it to her!"
Wen Peilan said, "Father-in-law, make one for our wife."
What's there to be embarrassed about?
Should I give her a pinch first? "Then...pinch me one!"
Shen Ning regretted sending Jia Yue to Ningcuixuan.
but……
Thinking that the children were not very old now, she couldn't help but want to take this noodle master home.
If she is difficult to take care of, then we can ask Jia Zhen to come and invite her tomorrow!
The pity about Shen Ning now is that the dough figurines are not easy to preserve.
The sound of gongs and drums came from the front, and all the children here were attracted.
It turned out that a lion dance troupe had arrived.
Oh my, it’s great to be here today.
Qingzhu and Qingping were just like her, they found everything curious, and of course, they never stopped taking out money.
There are things like crushing rocks with the chest, breathing fire, stabbing swords into the throat, and walking on stilts.
They watched each one with great interest.
After all the time, the four people had very little money left in their pockets.
"Madam, that's the second master..."
It seems that they came here today mainly to see the second master.
Qingping pulled Shen Ning.
Shen Ning looked up and saw Jia Zheng, who used to be very deceptive and seemed to be a dignified and serious gentleman, now had a weathered look on his face. However, the hand holding the pen was still steady, as if he was writing a letter to someone.
It is said that writing a letter costs twenty cents, which seems okay.
Jia Zheng in the Red Mansion longed for the idyllic life in Daoxiang Village, and now he has got what he wanted...
"Well, it looks good!"
Shen Ning glanced over and said, "Are you hungry after walking around for so long? Let's go, I'll treat you to a bowl of noodles."
She stopped looking at Jia Zheng and went to the shop with the sign that said Yangchun noodles.
"Well, this one looks clean."
The desk is tidy.
The guy's clothes are also clean.
Shen Ning went over to eat noodles with confidence.
She didn't notice the beggar who was passing by asking for food, but the beggar wanted to notice her.
Prince Jin had half a bowl of chicken noodle soup today, which aroused his craving for food, so he is now going around the noodle shops around here.
He never begged for food from cruel men, but only targeted women.
Four of them came here at once...
Prince Jin couldn't help but crawl towards this side.
but……
After seeing Shen Ning's appearance clearly, his whole body was shaking with excitement.
Mrs. Shen from Ningguo Mansion?
she……
Although he hated her to death, he had to rely on her now.
“Uh~, ahhhh~~~~”
His throat was hoarse and still a little painful, but Prince Jin didn't care at all. He tried hard to call Shen Ning.
He is a prince and the Jia family are his subjects.
He could do something that was unfair to the Jia family, but when the ministers saw him now, they should still help him.
He was not the one who led the mutiny, so he was wrongly accused.
His legs and arms were broken, and he couldn't speak, but he could still explain things by holding a pen in his mouth.
In short, no matter where he is, he doesn't want to be a beggar.
"Go away, where did this beggar come from?"
The guy hates beggars who disturb customers the most.
If you are quiet and honest, the boss will let you beg for food here.
If there is any left, it will be poured out.
But this guy actually wanted to crawl into the store.
The guy kicked King Jin out of the door.
“Ahhh~Ahhhh~~~~”
Prince Jin wanted to speak louder to attract Shen Ning's attention.
But she was sitting with her back to the door. Although she turned her head when she heard the sound, she was blocked by the waiter, so she quickly turned her head back again.
She wanted to show some mercy to the beggars, but the money in her purse was probably only enough for them to buy noodles.
The golden peanuts in the secret bag could be taken out and used to make a bowl of noodles for each beggar, but this would have to be done after she left and by asking the secret guards.
Shen Ning didn't want anyone to notice her.
Without the Queen of Jin who was eyeing her covetously and determined to kill her, she would definitely go shopping more often.
It would be troublesome if someone really noticed it.
When the Yangchun noodles were served, Prince Jin had already been taught a lesson by two old beggars who were also begging there.
If they, the beggars, really delay the business of the store, what will happen to them in the future? This man is going to ruin the livelihood of all of them!
The King of Jin was kicked in the leg, and the pain made him cry and snot flow down his face. However, he was warned not to howl. If he dared to howl...
Facing someone's fist, he didn't dare to howl.
But I really cried.
Crying very sadly.
He is clearly in the capital, and he could have easily ridden a horse back home before, but now it seems like a thousand miles away.
Prince Jin thought about it, and he crawled all the way back to Prince Jin's Palace.
But it was so far and so cold, and he couldn't climb it in a day. What would he do at night? If he really stayed outside, he would freeze to death.
The King of Jin even crawled towards the city gate, but few of the soldiers there were in a good mood.
The way he is now, if he is driven out of the city again, there will be no hope for him in the future.
Prince Jin shed tears for a long time in the shadow of the alley. Thinking that Shen Ning and the others were about to come out, he hurriedly tried to climb out.
He didn't notice that a carriage stopped for a long time across the street.
Dong Xiaoquan, accompanied by Chief Constable Lu, lifted a corner of the curtain and was looking at him.
"grown ups……"
"Shh~"
Dong Xiaoquan gently made a 'hush' gesture.
He had previously thought that Prince Jin was dead.
With a one in ten thousand hope, he asked Captain Lu to investigate the beggars in the capital.
But I didn't expect to actually find it.
Prince Jin is not dead, but... it is better for him to be dead.
That Mr. Liu Yuan wants him to live a life worse than death!
Sadly, this guy is spineless.
If anyone had any backbone, he would have killed himself by hitting his head against a wall long ago.
Today he received news that King Kang could not bear the hardship of supporting himself and hanged himself with a belt.
"Just leave him like this!"
Dong Xiaoquan thought about it and said, "Keep an eye on him and see if Liu Yuan will come back to see his own masterpiece."
"yes!"
This is to use Prince Jin as bait.
Chief Constable Lu nodded immediately.
"Don't worry about what he wants to do. Anyway, you know nothing."
Dong Xiaoquan said: "It's your own interest to come here often."
"yes!"
I like this kind of superior.
Chief Constable Lu couldn't help but smile.
It is simply a pipe dream for Prince Jin to want to prove his identity.
Not to mention his appearance, few people can recognize him. Even if they can recognize him, how many people will run around for him?
When the Prince of Jin's mansion was searched, a lot of things were found.
What if his identity was confirmed? He is no longer a prince.
It would be better to let them look for Mr. Liu, who is elusive, here.
“Ahhh~uhhhh~~~”
Prince Jin grabbed a stone and knocked it on the ground, trying to make a sound to attract Shen Ning's attention.
Shen Ning was indeed attracted for a moment. When she looked at him, King Jin's eyes were full of excitement.
He held the stone and tried hard to carve the word "Jin" on the ground.
"Madam~"
Wen Peilan felt that there was something strange about this beggar and took a step forward with caution.
"Madam, please be kind and have mercy on me!"
The old beggar who had just beaten King Jin was afraid that he would steal his business, so he hurried forward to block him. In his skinny hand, he held a broken bowl, which attracted Shen Ning's attention.
"Madam, please give us something to eat! We haven't eaten for three days."
Shen Ning: “…”
She glanced at the palace guards who followed her.
The palace guards hurried forward and gave each of them two coins.
His hands were accurate, and two golden copper coins were shot accurately under the slightly raised body of King Jin.
Shen Ning quickened his pace and left here quickly.
Dong Xiaoquan realized that she didn't notice King Jin, so he lowered the curtains and said, "Let's go!"
The carriage left quickly, but when Shen Ning was halfway there and was about to instruct the secret guards who followed them to get some food for the beggars, he suddenly thought of something.
She quickly turned her head and looked at the beggar who was trembling as he picked up two copper coins.
wrong!
At this moment, Shen Ning's heart suddenly beat faster.
"Ma'am, what's the matter?"
Wen Peilan followed her gaze.
"nothing!"
Shen Ning reacted quickly and pulled her, "Let's go!"
Whether he is the Prince of Jin or not, it has nothing to do with her.
But because of this person, the noodles she originally wanted to give as alms..., Shen Ning gave up.
"If you want to play, come out tomorrow."
She decided not to explore.
If it really was the Prince of Jin, it shouldn't have been reported by her or the Jia family.
The Mr. Liu in the dark might still be watching him.
Since he can play the royal family around in circles, it’s better for her not to provoke him.
Shen Ning quickly thought everything out and strode away.
At the same time, three carriages loaded with valuables were also heading towards Ningrong Street.
The Zhen family’s convoy entered Beijing.
The carriage with the family emblem worn on it did not attract anyone's attention.
There are three carriages on the Rongguo Mansion side, and there are also three carriages on the Nannan Prince's Mansion side. Similarly, there are also three carriages on the Baolinghou Shi family side.
The old lady of the Zhen family had a good idea. Although these three families were related to the Zhen family, they were not so close.
Similarly, the government cannot investigate these three companies just because it wants to.
Relying on the old relationships, if the Zhen family really goes bankrupt, no matter which of these three families can get back 10%, it will be enough for their descendants to live.
This is what she thought when she was preparing for retreat, but she never expected that Prince Jin would fall so quickly, and the emperor couldn't even say a word.
Wang Xifeng was very surprised when she received the visiting card from the Zhen family.
"Who is coming?"
"Two housekeepers."
Ping Erh hurriedly said, "They look very flustered. Lin Zhixiao's wife said she would not see guests, but they begged her not to leave."
"...hit it out."
Wang Xifeng's face turned pale, "What do you all do for a living? What is the relationship between our family and the Zhen family?"
We have become enemies long ago.
Uncle Dongfu has lost his life.
Although it was done by the King of Jin, is the Zhen family a good thing? How much silver did the elder sister-in-law Yuanchun spend when she was in the palace?
Her aunt took her home, and Concubine Zhen even asked the palace servants to sow discord between them.
Why didn't the Zhen family stand up for the Jia family at that time? Now...
This is to drag their family down with them! "Hurry up, beat them away immediately. If they dare not leave, tie them up and report to the police."
Wang Xifeng remembered that her aunt in the East Palace almost lost her life.
"Go, go!"
When Ping'er ran out in a flash, Wang Xifeng was still worried and hurried to find her eunuch Jia She.
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