Chapter 1209 Half a Face
Nan Yan gasped.
She wants to know too!
Originally, she thought she had roughly figured out her life experience from Si Zhongwen's letter, but then she met Monk, Arslan and that group of scammers, who made her believe that she was the Princess of Nanming County in their country of Dian. Later, she found out that it was not the case at all.
Her life experience once again became a mystery.
However, she didn't expect that the relic of the late Queen Chen, a small sachet, which Zhu Feng brought back brought back even stronger memories, or feelings.
Now, I unexpectedly found an identical sachet among the things left behind by my grandmother.
Even the taste is exactly the same.
Could it be that this sachet of mine and the one left by the late Queen Chen were made by the same person?
Who could it be?
Why were there two sachets he made, one in the hands of the Queen of Yan State and the other on his body?
The more Nan Yan thought about it, the more confused she felt. She felt like she was trapped in a whirlpool. She thought she could get out, but a strong wind and waves pushed her back to the bottom of the water, where she couldn't escape.
She had a vague feeling that she was being teased by fate and was about to suffocate.
Seeing her frown and serious expression, Ran Xiaoyu hurriedly asked again: "My Lady, are you okay?"
“…”
Nan Yan looked up at her, then looked at the two sachets in her hands, and shook her head reluctantly: "I'm fine."
"Then this—"
"Don't make it public yet."
As Nan Yan spoke, she put both sachets into the purse, tied the bag, stuffed it into her arms, took out the scattered swaddling clothes, looked at it deeply, folded it and put it back.
She had originally wanted to look at something else in the cabinet when she heard the maid's voice outside: "Your Highness, the banquet is ready. Madam invites you to the table."
“…”
Nan Yan looked back, sighed, and said, "Let's go."
Ran Xiaoyu nodded, helped her lock the cabinet, and then helped her walk out.
Sure enough, the banquet had been set up in the lobby. Although Gu Tingchun said it was a "simple banquet with light wine", it was after all a reception for the imperial concubine, so how could he dare to neglect it? The banquet was full of delicacies from land and sea. However, Nan Yan was worried and had no appetite. She only moved her chopsticks twice and then said it was getting late and wanted to leave.
Gu Tingchun walked her all the way to the door.
Nan Yan also gave her some advice, asking her to take good care of her health. After that, she got on the carriage and left the Si family.
After walking out of this street, there is a market in front.
From afar, she could hear the sounds of hustle and bustle, and there was also some fragrance in the air. Nan Yan frowned subconsciously, reached out and lifted a corner of the curtain to look out.
It turns out that some spices are sold here.
The vendors on both sides of the street opened the sacks filled with spices, placed them on the ground, and loudly solicited customers. There were also many people on the street looking around, and when they saw something they liked, they bought it.
It's very lively.
However, it is difficult for the carriage to pass through.
Nan Yan thought for a moment, then told the driver, "We'll get off here. You can go around the other side and pick us up at the end of the street."
"yes."
Ran Xiaoyu helped her get off the carriage, and the driver drove the carriage to the other side.
The two were walking in the crowded market. Ran Xiaoyu knew that she must be trying to find the other spices used in the sachet, so she helped her look carefully.
As she walked, Nan Yan smelled a faint, familiar fragrance in the air.
She walked up to a small vendor and saw several baskets and sacks beside him. One of the smaller sacks was filled with half a bag of orange-yellow spices of varying sizes.
When I smelled it, it was indeed that familiar smell.
Nan Yan asked, "Boss, what kind of incense is this?"
The vendor said, "Madam, you have a good eye. This is the only one of its kind on this street. It's benzoin."
“……!”
It is indeed benzoin!
Nan Yan picked up a piece and put it under her nose to smell it. The strong smell rushed to her head, making her sneeze uncontrollably. She said, "Unique? Are you the only one who has it?"
"Of course."
"Why is it so rare? Isn't the spice business booming right now? Why don't other owners sell this?"
"Sell? You need the goods. The production of this spice is originally small, and the transportation is long and dangerous. Madam, don't underestimate this small bag. It is the product of countless people who sacrificed their lives!"
"It's a long way? Where did it come from?"
"That's far away. We trade with merchants in Bailong City, and they buy it from merchants further west."
"White Dragon City?"
Nan Yan muttered to herself.
The vendor talked for a long time, then said with a smile: "Madam, do you want to buy it? I don't think others can afford the price. You are a respectable person, so I told you so much."
What I mean is, since you’ve already asked, how can you not buy it?
Nan Yan smiled and asked Ran Xiaoyu to give him a piece of silver. The vendor smiled happily and weighed out two taels of benzoin for her. He carefully wrapped it up and handed it to her, saying, "Madam, take care. Next time you need any spices, come to me again."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Okay."
He handed the paper bag to Ran Xiaoyu, and the two turned and walked forward.
Ran Xiaoyu asked, "What White Dragon City? Why haven't I heard of it?"
Nan Yan said, "Although these spices come from various countries in the Western Regions, they are far away from our Great Yan Dynasty. Furthermore, the Emperor hasn't yet fully opened the border checkpoints, so many caravans can't enter the Central Plains. Therefore, some people take a break and trade in oases near water sources on the border. As more people come and go, over time, those oases have become trading hubs, and gradually, they've become cities. Although they're ownerless, they're much busier than many other places."
"Is there anything like this?"
"I've heard my grandmother mention it before. Back then, we hadn't opened a trading port yet, and all trade was done on the black market. That was the bustling place over there."
"It makes me want to go and see it."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Maybe, there will be a chance."
As they talked, they walked forward and soon walked out of the busy street. When they looked up, they saw a carriage blocking their way.
Nan Yan said, "The driver is really quick. We're here so quickly."
After saying that, he was about to take Ran Xiaoyu over.
But just as she took a step, Ran Xiaoyu suddenly grabbed her and said, "Wait a minute, my lady."
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
Nan Yan looked at her in surprise, then looked at the carriage.
Ran Xiaoyu also stared at the carriage, but said, "That's not our carriage!"
"What?"
Nan Yan was startled for a moment, and after careful identification, she found that although the carriage was somewhat similar to theirs and the horses were also black, they were not really the same carriage.
I almost admitted my mistake.
At this moment, the curtain of the carriage was slightly lifted, revealing half of a face inside.
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