Chapter 95: The Prince Found a Treasure
In front of the princess, the prince would laugh, get angry, and behave like a living person.
He hadn't seen the prince look so lively in many years.
Fu Mo sighed.
When the princess dowager arranged a princess for the prince to marry, he was furious.
But he was just a guard and couldn't say anything, so he could only be angry.
When he learned that the princess was a village girl who grew up on a farm, he felt sorry for the prince.
The prince is a handsome and bright man, a god-like figure, even a fairy from heaven would not be an exaggeration.
In the end, he could only marry a village girl. Fate is such a cruel playful person.
However, he only realized after actually coming into contact with the princess,
Hehe, the prince has found a treasure!
God closed a window for the prince, but opened a door for him.
The princess was particularly forceful in opening the window that God had closed for the prince.
The prince turned a disaster into a blessing, and the door and window were opened.
He declared that this was the most enjoyable storyline of the year.
Yu Lingye looked at Fu Mo who was grinning foolishly at the side and asked: "What are you staring at?"
Fu Mo quickly collected his thoughts and said, "Hedu District is a gathering place for all kinds of people. The princess only took two maids with her when she left. Let's go quickly. What if someone is so ignorant that he bumps into the princess?"
After saying this, he quickly ran to prepare the carriage.
The other side.
Xie Yingmian, Doctor Cui and others have also arrived at the Hedu area.
"Junior Sister," Doctor Cui said, "We must first go find Cao Meng."
"Cao Meng is that friend of mine."
"The man from the inn's family has been imprisoned, and now there's only one woman in charge. Because of the murder case, she's like a frightened bird. She only recognizes Cao Meng as the middleman and doesn't trust anyone else."
Xie Yingmian had no objection.
The carriage crossed the river ferry area and finally arrived near the pier.
As soon as I got closer, I could feel the bustling crowd and the extreme noise.
Xie Yingmian lifted the car curtain.
His eyes widened slightly at the sight before him.
At this time they had arrived at the dock area.
Hedu Wharf is the main wharf of the Shangjing Grand Canal.
On the canal, hundreds of boats are competing for the current.
Countless ships of all sizes come and go.
Ships carrying people and cargo came one after another.
There were also people coming and going on the dock.
The coolies unloading the goods were carrying them shirtless in this freezing cold weather.
The boat trackers shouted and worked together to pull the stranded boat to the shore.
The vendors who set up stalls to sell snacks and various items shouted hard to attract customers.
The odd workers waiting for work gathered at the foot of the wall, looking forward to it.
The peddler took out a rattle to attract the children running around.
The proprietress standing at the door of the shop was swearing with her hands on her hips.
A businessman with a shrewd look was comparing prices and purchasing goods everywhere.
There are even women dressed boldly and unrestrainedly soliciting customers on the street...
A diverse group of people gathered.
Various and lively.
Xie Yingmian seemed to see a living Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
"I never thought that I would be able to see the restoration of Along the River During the Qingming Festival in my lifetime," she sighed.
Doctor Cui didn't quite understand: "What picture is being restored?"
Xie Yingmian smiled and said, "Nothing much. Where should we go to find that middleman?"
Doctor Cui said, "The Black Tiger Gang."
Without waiting for Xie Yingmian to ask.
Doctor Cui took the initiative to explain, "This dock is very large, with many ships coming and going. It's a mixed crowd, making it very prone to trouble. The government doesn't have the necessary troops to police it."
"Over time, countless gangs formed on the docks."
"There are two big gangs, one is the Black Tiger Gang and the other is the Goshawk Gang."
"These two gangs are supervised and authorized by the imperial court. They manage the mixed crowds at the docks."
"The gang protected the coolies and merchants, so the ship merchants didn't dare to withhold their wages. The coolies and merchants would also hand over a portion of their money as gang dues, so it was a mutually beneficial relationship."
"The Cao Meng we want to meet is the young leader of the Black Tiger Gang."
"He is a very loyal man. It is precisely because he introduced me that I feel comfortable introducing him to my junior sister."
While speaking.
The carriage had arrived in front of a large house.
The three big words "Black Tiger Gang" were written on the house.
A tall and strong man with a long scar on his face and a somewhat fierce look was waiting at the door.
Seeing the carriage approaching, the man hurried forward.
"Cao Meng has met the princess and Mr. Cui."
Cao Meng felt a little embarrassed.
"I originally wanted to pick you up, but Mr. Cui insisted that I wait here for you. It's really neglectful of you."
Doctor Cui laughed and said, "This dock is very busy. We are not familiar with it. If we get the wrong way or go to the wrong place, it will be a waste of time."
"The Black Tiger Gang is right here. We can find out by asking. It would be easier for us to come find you."
Cao Meng also knew this truth.
After the greetings, he said:
"The inn is not too far from the Black Tiger Gang. It takes about a quarter of an hour to walk there."
"It's crowded over there, and taking a carriage would be even slower. Why don't we park the carriage here and walk over..."
Cao Meng stopped abruptly before he finished speaking.
How could he forget!
The princess is not an ordinary person.
How could a princess of noble status treat herself like these rough people?
"Sorry, sorry, I was inconsiderate..."
Xie Yingmian had a good impression of Cao Meng.
This man looks a bit fierce, but he has the temperament of a chivalrous man with great righteousness.
Rough but refined, cheerful and confident.
Knowing her identity, his attitude towards her was respectful but not flattering.
No wonder the senior brother could become a close friend with him regardless of age difference.
"Young Master Cao, you're worrying too much. I'm feeling dizzy from riding in the carriage, so it's a good opportunity to get out and walk around for some fresh air and experience the bustling harbour."
"I'm new here, so I'd like to trouble Young Master Cao to introduce me to the surrounding area."
Cao Meng was a little surprised.
Because he was the young gang leader, he often dealt with high-ranking officials and dignitaries who came to the capital.
There are also some dignitaries who are approachable, but they are very few.
Most people dislike the docks, and they dislike these gangs even more.
He was surprised that Xie Yingmian was so polite to him.
He subconsciously looked at Doctor Cui.
Imperial Physician Cui laughed: "Xiao Cao, you should get along with Junior Sister the same way you get along with me. Junior Sister is different from those pretentious people in the capital."
After Cao Meng lost his restraint, he returned to his usual cheerful self.
The road from the Black Tiger Gang to the inn is neither far nor close.
Along the way, Cao Meng patiently told Xie Yingmian about the surrounding shops and nearby residents.
"Your Highness, as you can see, it's very lively here."
"There are a lot of coolies at the docks, people carrying heavy bags, pulling boats, selling snacks, and running small shops. The population of the Hedu area is three to five times that of other areas."
"There are more mobile populations, and many businessmen will stay and eat nearby after getting off the ship at the dock."
"Before the incident, the inn had a constant stream of guests and was packed every day. After you take over, if you do some renovations and change the sign, the number of customers will not decrease."
"Most of the people staying at the hotel are outsiders. As long as you take good care of the surroundings, they will gradually forget about the bad things and your business will not be affected."
When Doctor Cui heard this, he slapped his head and said, "Oh, it's my fault."
"I blame you for not making it clear."
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