Chapter 367 "Fifteen taels! A full fifteen taels of silver!"
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Li Shiyue quickly chatted with Bai Zixuan for a while, learning a lot of tips about transactions in the system's shop from him. Then, she took out four kinds of pastries she had prepared in advance and bought from the city, and exchanged them for a Qi-replenishing pill from Bai Zixuan.
Fifteen minutes passed quickly. In the last second, Li Shiyue didn't even have time to say "goodbye" to Bai Zixuan before the screen in front of her went black!
After the screen went black, it disappeared completely in just a moment or two!
Li Shiyue could only stare at the lone Qi-replenishing pill lying in the compartment of her backpack, pondering the words Bai Zixuan had spoken to her that night.
However, after hearing the electronic announcement of "transaction successful," Li Shiyue quickly snapped out of her daze, carefully secured the items on the carriage, and then walked back with light steps.
While Li Shiyue was already nestled in the warm bed that Li Qiutian had prepared with her body heat, Wang Datou and Gao Jin, enjoying the warmth of the charcoal fire Li Shiyue had given them, started chatting away while holding the dried fruit she had given them.
However, the two spoke very softly, almost in whispers, so they weren't worried about being overheard.
"It seems the rumors are true; this Captain Li is indeed quite skilled!"
You tell me, even if we were so focused on talking that we weren't alert enough to hear her footsteps, that's why we didn't hear her coming.
But! "
Wang Datou chewed on the dried fruit that Li Shiyue had given him, feeling a slight sweetness on his tongue. Eating the dried fruit didn't stop him from speaking.
"Ai!
I just followed her and went to check the warehouse. You absolutely won't believe me, she's a senior!
I walked behind her, less than a foot away. There was still snow on the ground outside the warehouse, and I couldn't even hear the sound of her footsteps!
Isn't that strange?
Tell me, isn't this Captain Li quite capable?
Under the dim light of the oil lamp, Gao Jin nodded. He didn't look at Wang Datou, who looked surprised, but instead stared at the charcoal in the pot by the door and the dried fruit that had already been distributed on the only square table in the small house.
"You're a second-year high school student, aren't you going to say something?"
After a moment or two, Gao Jin slowly spoke: "From the information I've gathered, it's true!"
Lieutenant Li and the General had a close relationship, and many people said they had seen Lieutenant Li and Deputy General Ma talking and laughing happily together on many occasions.
The message also mentioned that Lieutenant Li came from Lijiatun, where there were charcoal yards and paper mills, but these were not the most lucrative businesses.
The most lucrative opportunity came three years ago when we were trading with the Turks. Lijiatun took advantage of its location and built a large inn in the village. Just by hosting those traveling merchants every year, they made a lot of money.
Not to mention, this time we're accompanying the escort of Jin Yin and Zhou, the military advisor from the Prince's mansion, to do business with the Turkic barbarians.
"Big Head, let me tell you, I went to great lengths to find out from others that the idea of buying wool from the Turks was originally suggested by Lieutenant Li to the old prince!"
When asked about the purpose of their trip, Wang Datou's eyes widened again.
"Hey, you're a second-year high school student, you know that?"
A medium-sized wool sweater and wool pants set now sells for this price!
Wang Datou faced Gao Jin, making a fist with his left hand and gesturing with his right hand, fingers spread wide.
"Fifteen taels! A full fifteen taels of silver!"
Oh dear, it's that expensive!
My wife feels sorry for me and wants to buy me a set to wear.
Hey, guess what?
"......"
Gao Er wasn't a talkative person. He just looked at Wang Datou but didn't ask any questions or act as the straight man.
However, Wang Datou and Gao Jin had been partners for a long time and were already used to Gao Jin's personality.
Therefore, Wang Datou didn't need Gao Jin to say anything in response; he simply continued talking on his own.
Sold out!
Not a single item left!
My wife asked the shopkeeper, and he said that if we wanted to buy it, we had to pay a deposit of five taels of silver first, and then we could buy it when the next batch was shipped!
"In your second year of high school, you said, how could Lieutenant Li possibly be short of money?"
While Wang Datou and Gao Er were gossiping behind Li Shiyue's back about how rich and generous he was, the people in the inn, which was a half-hour ride away from the official post station, were also thinking about Li Shiyue's arrival.
Who are the people in this inn?
She was Xie Mingyue, the eldest daughter of the Xie family, a noblewoman from Guanlong who was betrothed to the deceased heir Liu Shu!
Yes, Xie Mingyue is currently stuck at an inn in Sanshan Port due to the sea ice, waiting for the ice and snow to melt before she can sail back to Guanzhong.
That's right, Xie Mingyue naturally wants to return to Guanzhong.
After all, Liu Shu is dead!
As the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, Xie Mingyue could not possibly become a widow.
However, Xie Mingyue was a respectable person, even though she had already decided to send Mr. Zhou from her side to the General's Mansion to discuss with Liu Tan the matter of annulling her engagement with Liu Shu.
I had already visited the Prince's Mansion to pay my respects to the Prince of Zhenbei and his family before this.
Moreover, Xie Mingyue is intelligent.
Although she sent someone to discuss the marriage agreement between Liu Tan and Liu Shu, she also had Mr. Zhou from her own side give Liu Tan a hint.
If Liu Tan agrees to dissolve the engagement, she can write a letter to her grandfather and ask him to say a few good words for Liu Tan in court, which can help Liu Tan obtain the title of Prince of Zhenbei as soon as possible!
Liu Tan readily agreed to this.
After all, Liu Shu was already dead.
Since Xie Mingyue is already dead, and she was a noble lady from Guanzhong with a very prestigious background, why would he offend the Xie family, who have influence in the capital?
Therefore, Xie Mingyue not only successfully dissolved her engagement with Liu Shu, but also obtained Liu Tan's permission to allow her people to do some business while staying in Andong.
However, the business Xie Mingyue wanted to do was not the business in Sanshan Port;
Of course, it was freezing cold at the time, so no business could be done at the dock.
Xie Mingyue was also eyeing the trade between Andong and the Turks, Mohe, and Khitans!
As for the inside story, why is Xie Mingyue interested in it?
That's something only the Xie family knows.
At this moment, the maid stood behind Xie Mingyue and carefully combed Xie Mingyue's hair with a comb dipped in osmanthus oil.
Xie Mingyue, however, was looking at the several pages of paper in her hand under the lamplight on the dressing table.
What is written on this paper?
It was the information that Xie Mingyue had bought from Xingsheng Tower while searching for someone!
This information cost a lot of money!
At this moment, the page Xie Mingyue saw began with the three words "Li Shiyue"!
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