What is the Golden Terrace?
Zheng Quchi, who was new to the city, had never heard of some of the famous geographical locations in Shengjing.
Liu Fengmian knew about her situation, so he explained it to her in detail: "The Golden Terrace is the talent recruitment platform that has been passed down in Shengjing for hundreds of years. It encompasses all kinds of talents needed in the capital, such as tea making, winemaking, soy sauce, vinegar, food, clothing, housing and transportation, tool manufacturing, and construction. As long as you have the ability, you can go in to compete with others and win rankings and applause."
"There are a few doctors, though they do exist, but I haven't encountered a single one with exceptional skill and profound knowledge. Until this master appeared, it quickly caused a great stir. Everyone treated him with exceptional courtesy, as if they wished they had two legs to run up to him and befriend him..."
Seeing that Liu Fengmian was about to launch into a long-winded description of the various extraordinary figures, Zheng Quchi had no choice but to interrupt him and get to the point: "So how did you manage to strike up a conversation with him?"
Liu Fengmian turned his head and saw Sang Yaomei lying on Zheng Quchi's shoulder with her eyes closed, as if she were asleep. He lowered his voice and said, "It's a good omen. He probably heard that I was looking for a doctor who could cure the curse at Huangjintai, so he specially set aside a room to see me."
After hearing this, Zheng Quchi felt that something was not quite right: "So, he approached you on his own initiative?"
"That's right."
"What's in it for him?"
Yeah, what's in it for him?
As Liu Fengmian said, the other party should have already achieved great success and is not lacking in "appreciation" and "connections". Since the person who needs his help is Liu Fengmian, he does not need to lower himself to meet him. He only needs to spread the word, and Liu Fengmian will naturally be attracted by the opportunity.
Yet he did something so contrary to common sense...
Zheng Quchi's question silenced Liu Fengmian. He had indeed been puzzled by the other party's intentions. If it was because he wanted to curry favor with the Liu family, that was one possibility. However, Liu Fengmian did not consider that possibility. The man did not seem like someone who wanted to climb the social ladder, because he himself looked like a dragon or phoenix.
"So, he's still at Huangjintai?"
Although Zheng Quchi knew there was something strange about this, he was still unwilling to give up the hope that it might save Sang Yaomei.
She didn't know how much longer her younger sister could hold on. The dream of the sacred wood in the Queen's palace was still uncertain, and besides, that thing could only suppress the poison, not completely remove it. In the end, someone would still be needed to cure the poison.
Liu Fengmian could answer this question. He nodded and said, "That's right, but if we want to see him, we still need to submit a petition."
Zheng Quchi took a deep breath: "Let's go."
Seeing her decisively turn around and walk towards the gate of the Liu residence, Liu Fengmian quickly caught up with her: "Sister-in-law, where are you going?"
What do you think?
Her rhetorical question made Liu Fengmian seem somewhat foolish, but Liu Fengmian didn't mind. He just said with a mournful expression, "Go now? Sister-in-law, you're already here. Why don't you sit down and have some tea, or at least give your brother Liu a little face and have a meal together?"
She put on a stern face and said, "There's no time, lead the way."
As a man, being fussy and indecisive in doing things is really not very magnanimous.
Liu Fengmian was stunned. He patted his chest, which was pounding wildly. He realized that his sister-in-law's personality was really inconsistent with her appearance. She was cute and fair-skinned, but sometimes she inexplicably had a fierce aura. Was she like this in front of Yuwen Sheng?
No way...
If only… Liu Fengmian was immediately excited. A fierce sister-in-law would be great! He liked this sister-in-law who could help him vent his anger in the future.
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At first, Zheng Quchi thought that the Golden Terrace sounded so grand and high-class that it must be built on a beautiful landscape rooted in a highly developed literary and artistic environment, combining the artistic conception of poetry, lyrics and painting, expressing profound feelings, creating secluded scenery, and having exquisite and beautiful architecture... Well, in short, no matter how wonderful the picture she had in mind was, it was like being hit over the head when she actually saw it.
She finally understood why it was called "Golden Terrace"—because it was very mercenary.
Golden Terrace is a three-story building with a square plan, about 70 or 80 meters in diameter and about 20 meters in total height. The top two floors are domed, with each floor stacked on top of the other. It is a very large and complex building, standing in the middle of a street where handicrafts flourished and commerce was thriving.
The location is well-chosen, a bustling residential street with shops and businesses, where people come and go. The alleyways leading directly to the street also provide access to it. In short, this is not some idyllic place with elegant willows and painted bridges, but a lively market town teeming with people.
Since arriving in Shengjing, Zheng Quchi hadn't had a chance to properly explore this largest metropolis in Ye Kingdom. However, this time, Liu Fengmian brought her here to handle important business, allowing her to take the opportunity to appreciate the magnificent prosperity of the metropolis and the economic and social life of the bustling business community.
Half of her mind was on the journey, and the other half was still preoccupied with worrying about Sang Yaomei's illness and her missing brother Sang.
With Lan Yue, a skilled investigator, on the case, along with his colleagues and subordinates in Shengjing, Zheng Quchi believed that as long as Brother Sang remained in Shengjing, news would surely arrive soon. But he feared…
Standing in front of this large duplex apartment building, they have to be careful to avoid the crowds at any time due to the large flow of people coming and going.
"Can anyone just walk into this Golden Terrace?" Zheng Quchi saw four burly guards at the entrance. They didn't seem like people could just come and go as they pleased. There must be some rules to follow before entering.
Liu Fengmian took out his fan handle and tapped his palm lightly: "There are no restrictions on entering the main hall. As long as you register your name, whether you are a merchant or a craftsman, and whether you are recruiting or a 'talented individual', you can go in. However, you can't go into the second or third floor. Those floors are for those who have won the competition or have a very high craftsmanship rating."
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