The next day, early morning.
Although it is a crisp autumn day, the city of Beijing still feels warm due to the large number of people.
Outside the famous steamed bun shop on the street, Qu Feiyan ate a bun and mumbled, "Young master, where shall we go to play later?"
Chu Qinghe thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the flower and herb market first and see if there are any good medicines!"
As the imperial city of the Ming Dynasty.
Every day, hundreds or even thousands of merchants from all over the country gather in this capital city.
Even though there were many merchants from the Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty, and even the Qin Dynasty.
There is no shortage of people everywhere who have too much money to burn and enjoy novelty.
Therefore, in a wealthy place like Beijing, the stranger the item, the faster it sells.
Some precious herbs do indeed have rather unique appearances.
After all, I still have a lucky charm with me. Anyway, there's still some time before the Mid-Autumn Festival. I can wander around every day and maybe find a bargain.
After deciding on their next route, the group finished their meal and then bought some decent-looking snacks along the way, eating as they walked.
After changing their appearance, not only Qu Feiyan, but even Lin Shiyin and Shuimu Yinji appeared somewhat unrestrained.
Chu Qinghe let it be; after all, when you're out having fun, it's fine to be a little carefree.
Unlike remote towns like Yushui City, the environment is simple, and its description is simply streets and shops.
In this capital city, not counting the palace, there are thirty-three wards within the inner and outer city alone.
Each ward is roughly the size of the entire Yushui City.
Each market area was further divided by shops and signs.
The place Chu Qinghe mentioned was not an ordinary place for buying and selling flowers, but a place specifically for itinerant merchants or passersby who did not have rented or purchased shops to set up stalls.
It is also known as the Hidden Market.
No booth fees, no notarization, and you're set to keep your money.
Therefore, when the group strolled along and arrived at the place Chu Qinghe had mentioned that specialized in selling these flowers and plants, it was almost the end of the Si hour (9-11 AM).
Compared to other places, the streets of this hidden city were bustling with people, but there was not much noise or commotion.
The street, which was originally wide enough for three carriages to pass, was now lined with stalls set up by traveling merchants or simply covered with a piece of coarse cloth, where they would place their goods for sale.
In front of some alleys, there are even some fortune-telling stalls.
On this street, pedestrians strolled slowly, occasionally stopping in front of some stalls.
As they walked, Xiao Zhao nudged Qu Feiyan and pointed into the distance, saying, "Feiyan, what are those people doing with their sleeves tucked in?"
Following Xiao Zhao's indication, Qu Feiyan glanced at the location and slowly said, "Oh, this is called 'Sleeve-Hidden Gold,' which means that the buyer and seller bargain by touching each other's hands."
Xiao Zhao asked, puzzled, "Why do we have to do this when buying things?"
Qu Feiyan said casually, "In a market like this, many things have no real value. Many people are just gambling on novelty and luck. Sellers want to rip off customers, but if they sell at a high price, no one else will know and it won't affect their business. Buyers are also worried that if they pay too high when they find something good, they will be targeted by some people. So, they don't know when they came up with this 'hidden treasure' trick." It is also the common saying, "Holding hands in the sleeve, money and goods are not a problem."
Listening to Qu Feiyan's explanation, Lin Shiyin couldn't help but sigh, "Feiyan really knows a lot."
Qu Feiyan raised her head and said, "That's right. After all, I used to sneak around everywhere, and I know all sorts of people inside and out."
Seeing Qu Feiyan's proud demeanor, Lin Shiyin and Xiao Zhao couldn't help but pull Qu Feiyan aside and ask her all sorts of questions.
Shuimu Yinji followed closely behind Chu Qinghe, glancing at the three women from time to time with a smile on her lips.
However, since she had disguised herself, compared to the true appearance of Jellyfish Yin Ji, this smile seemed ordinary and lacked the heartwarming feeling that Jellyfish Yin Ji's original smile had.
In contrast, Chu Qinghe's gaze kept sweeping over the surrounding stalls as he walked.
I must say, it is indeed the capital city, and it has gathered a lot of good things.
At some of the stalls, Chu Qinghe actually found some relatively rare drugs.
After a stick of incense had burned, seeing that Chu Qinghe would haggle with the vendors for a long time with gestures hidden in his sleeves every time he bought medicinal herbs, Qu Feiyan lowered her voice and said, "This is the first time I've seen the young master have to bargain every time he buys something."
Listening to Qu Feiyan's words, Chu Qinghe said slowly, "It's too extravagant to flaunt your wealth, and that can easily lead to trouble."
Unlike Yushui City, which is relatively small, the local people are simple and honest, and after living there for a long time, they are all related to each other in some way.
Even if they don't know each other, after walking around a few times, Wang Ermazi from the north of the city and Li San from the south of the city might discover that they have the same acquaintance.
Therefore, in a small place like Yushui City, even members of the Green Snake Gang and the Iron Fist Sect would at most be after money and wouldn't kill anyone; at most, they would just get a beating.
As long as the cooperation is good, we can settle accounts later and plan slowly.
But if you act like a nouveau riche when you're out in public, then you're just out of your mind.
Qu Feiyan was not surprised when she heard Chu Qinghe's words.
After all, they were used to Chu Qinghe's steady and reliable nature.
Only when the jellyfish Yin Ji looked at Chu Qinghe did a smile appear in her eyes.
In any case, whatever Chu Qinghe does is good in the eyes of the Water Mother Yin Ji.
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