After leaving the palace, Jiang Qingqing's sight and hearing were filled with the bustling streets and noisy voices.

This was the first time she saw how wonderful the outside world was in more than a month since she was picked up from the Princess's residence.

I was tired of staying in this magnificent cage of a palace in my previous life. No matter what I say in this life, I just want to see the outside world.

The carriage drove in the east-west direction all the way. After stepping out of the busy streets, it continued to rumble towards the northeast direction all the way.

Gradually, there were no shops on both sides of the street, only a few restaurants were open lazily.

The car stopped with a creaking sound.

After waiting for the carriage to stop, Xiao Linting got up and got off the carriage. He stood beside the carriage and stretched out his hand towards the door of the carriage.

Jiang Qingqing poked her head out, ignored the hand extended by the emperor's uncle, and looked at the tall building not far away.

The white walls and black tiles looked very much like a solemn building like the Imperial College. Her eyes fell on the plaque and she was a little surprised.

The building of Kyoto Chamber of Commerce is surprisingly solemn.

"What are we doing here?"

Jiang Qingqing was curious and couldn't help asking. Xiao Linting was very patient and kept his hands out as they were, but he responded to her doubts.

"I am here to investigate the details of that store. Only if the Chamber of Commerce agrees to arrest them can I bring people to detain the relevant personnel openly."

When Jiang Qingqing heard this, she was stunned. What did it mean that only then could the relevant personnel be arrested?

What about the last time they detained the caravan leaving Kyoto? Could it be that they couldn’t find a reason and didn’t detain it?!

She hurriedly stretched out her hand and, with the help of her uncle, got off the carriage. Then the two of them walked into the Chamber of Commerce side by side.

The interior of the Chamber of Commerce is filled with magnificent furnishings. Only by seeing this can you truly feel the luxury of the Chamber of Commerce.

She said, how could a Chamber of Commerce in Kyoto be as plain as it looks?

This is the number one Chamber of Commerce in Tianqi. If it is simple, the Chamber of Commerce in other places in Tianqi must be even more shabby.

There was gold almost everywhere, and even a money-grubber like Jiang Qingqing couldn't help but go forward and touch the gold to feel it.

Here, Xiao Linting walked into the front desk of the Chamber of Commerce skillfully and asked where the boss was. Soon, the internal staff of the Chamber of Commerce on duty took Xiao Linting and Jiang Qingqing straight to the second floor.

Pushing open the door of the box at the end of the second floor, the space in front of me suddenly expanded. Although it was not as magnificent as the downstairs, one could tell with the naked eye that the furnishings and fabrics were all top quality.

Just as Jiang Qingqing was looking around and observing the merchant's aesthetic taste, she heard noises behind the curtain, accompanied by the crisp sound of an abacus and the sound of a bead curtain moving.

Jiang Qingqing looked over and saw a woman in a crimson purple silk dress, with a high bun and a flower crown, slowly walking out.

"Isn't this the young prince Xiao who was very popular in the capital? The arrival of the distinguished guest has made our Kyoto First-class Chamber of Commerce very proud."

The woman laughed out loud, without any sign of femininity at all. She was generous, bold and calm, and her every move showed the calmness and composure of a mature woman.

Tianqi was used to seeing graceful women in the palace like Empress Xu and the eldest princess, and he was surprised to see such a subjective and generous woman who did not hide her talent at all.

"This Beijing Chamber of Commerce wants to flourish, but there is no place for splendor in such a huge Tianqi."

Xiao Linting, who usually never speaks perfunctorily, can speak to someone in a friendly manner except when facing Xiao Shang.

Jiang Qingqing couldn't help but turn her gaze back to the mature woman in front of her.

Compared with Ying Niang, who runs a private restaurant, this woman seems more calm and more like a mature woman who has seen the world and experienced ups and downs.

"Who is this?"

Hong Yu looked at the petite girl next to Xiao Linting. She looked unfamiliar and he couldn't figure out whose child she was, so he couldn't help but ask tentatively.

Jiang Qingqing stood beside Xiao Linting openly, "My name is Jiang Qingqing. I came to the Chamber of Commerce mainly because he brought me here. Who are you?"

Taking advantage of the childishness of her innocent words, Jiang Qingqing spoke very boldly.

Hong Yu squatted down slightly, and when he looked Jiang Qingqing in the eye, there was a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"You're not afraid of me?"

"Why should I be afraid of you? You are not a man-eating monster." Jiang Qingqing tilted her head and blinked her big eyes.

These words sounded somewhat naive like a child. Hong Yu laughed out loud a few times and showed the abacus in her hand to Jiang Qingqing.

Only at this moment did Jiang Qingqing realize that the abacus in Hong Yu's hand was not simple. The large frame of the abacus was made of wood. Under natural light, one could easily see the smooth and shiny wood. The beads inside were wide and flat, but emerald green all over. One could vaguely see the wood of the abacus.

"This abacus looks very expensive. I dare not touch it."

Jiang Qingqing shook her head. She didn't even dare to touch the abacus and pushed it lightly.

There was a deep smile in Hong Yu's eyes. The sharp look in her eyes was gone, and there was a maternal gentleness in them. She looked up at Xiao Linting and asked, "This little girl is quite pleasing to my heart."

"She has another name," Xiao Linting curled the corners of his lips, "Princess Dunming."

As soon as the name Princess Dunming was uttered, the astonishment in Hong Yu's eyes filled the gap in the gentle smile just now.

She quickly looked back at Jiang Qingqing in front of her, and after watching her for half a cup of tea, she spoke vaguely, "Is this the Princess Dunming who is often complained about by ministers and is naughty and disobedient?"

What kind of image is this?

The person involved, Jiang Qingqing, twitched her eyes.

Ever since her image of being a bed-lover spread the last time she left the palace and lived in the eldest princess's residence, she thought there was nothing more ridiculous than anything related to bed.

In fact, as long as people live long enough, they will see what accidents are.

Jiang Qingqing rubbed the tip of her nose and turned her head away embarrassedly.

"Actually, who I am is different from what the outside world says." Jiang Qingqing tried to restore her image.

Hong Yu smiled, she stood up again holding the abacus, and found the little girl's mischievous look very amusing.

"Is this the child who sneaked out of the palace?"

Facing the royal family members, Hong Yu showed no sign of restraint or panic. Her attitude never changed and she was always polite to others.

"No wonder. I was wondering if this child's surname was Jiang, but I couldn't remember which prince who stayed in Beijing had a child this old. I didn't expect it to be a little prince."

Hong Yu turned and walked to the cabinet, carefully placed the precious abacus in the wooden box, locked it properly, then turned to look at the two children.