Chapter 340 Eating, Drinking, and Having Fun
After Shen Qingming returned, he went to Shangguan Jin's place and whispered something to her for a while.
It was only then that Shangguan Jin realized that Shen Qingming had already convinced Emperor Xiao Wu to appoint him as Minister of Revenue right now.
Then he took charge of border trade between Dayu and the border city.
"Mother, His Majesty should issue the decree to me tomorrow."
"Starting tomorrow, I'll take those guys from the West Courtyard around the capital and let them experience the beauty and romance of the city," Shen Qingming said smugly.
Shangguan Jin...
Your father saw it twenty years before you...
Shangguan Jin was a little worried. What if Shen Qingming went too far and Shen Huaichen caught him red-handed?
"Ming-ge'er, you must remember that you represent the face of Dayu. You can't do anything bad, understand?" Shangguan Jin reminded him.
Shen Qingming had not yet realized the meaning behind Shangguan Jin's words.
He simply thought it was his mother's way of showing concern for him.
"Don't worry, Mother, I know. I am the second young master of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion."
"Since my elder brother isn't here, I will represent the Duke of Dingguo's mansion. I won't bring shame to the mansion or my mother," Shen Qingming assured, patting his chest.
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The next morning, just after the court assembly ended, Hu Zhouquan arrived at the Shen residence with an imperial edict and two officials from the Court of Colonial Affairs.
The people from the Court of Colonial Affairs warmly greeted Burilege and Shen Huaichen.
Then, the emperor of Dayu expressed his welcome to the two men's visit.
Finally, it was said that due to his busy schedule with government affairs, the Emperor of Dayu sent his own cousin, the second son of the Duke of Dingguo's family, to personally receive the two.
Make sure you two eat well, drink well, and have fun in Beijing!
Finally, the people from the Court of Colonial Affairs did not forget to express their regards to Shangguan Jin.
"His Majesty said that Lady Shen is one of the two distinguished guests being entertained on behalf of Dayu."
All expenses were covered by the Court of Colonial Affairs.
"Madam, just provide the list, and the Court of Colonial Affairs will certainly send the silver."
Shangguan Jin smiled and agreed.
However, this emperor's nephew was still quite considerate of himself.
Remembering to claim your expenses is a good habit...
After seeing Hu Zhouquan and the people from the Court of Colonial Affairs off, Shen Qingming openly skipped work at the Ministry of Revenue.
Shen Huaichen and Burilege, who had been staying in the west courtyard for almost two days, were finally able to go out for a stroll.
Shen Qingming, carrying a large amount of silver notes, proudly led the way.
"This street is called Qianmen Street. Look, it's full of businesses."
Don't underestimate these shops; even the smaller ones cost thousands of taels of silver in rent every year!
Shen Huaichen remained silent.
He hadn't strolled along Qianmen Street for almost ten years.
Now that I'm out and about, it seems like nothing's changed from before!
Burilegger, however, didn't even blink.
Is this the capital of Dayu? It is indeed much more prosperous than the capital of the Northern Hu.
These shops are also better than those in Beihudu City...
"And another thing! Don't underestimate these shops; many of them have been open for decades."
Every family has something they're proud of.
That Taoyuanxuan restaurant has the best pastries in the capital.
Osmanthus cake, lotus root starch cake, red bean cake, and milk cake are all delicious.
You have to queue if you want to eat at their restaurant.
I really like Tao Ji. Their roast chicken is the most famous. The aroma of the first batch of roast chicken every day can be smelled for miles around!
There's also the famous Chunbuwan Teahouse in Beijing.
You can enjoy all the best teas from Chongqing at Chunbuwan!
besides......"
As Shen Qingming spoke, he led Burilege and Shen Huaichen on a tour.
Although Burilege had changed into Dayu attire, his dreadlocks and broken Central Plains dialect still drew a second glance from everyone.
They had only walked halfway down Qianmen Street when their hands were already full.
There was food, toys, and all sorts of things that Burileg had never seen before.
They all bought them.
Shen Huaichen looked at his second son, who didn't recognize him at all, and felt a little annoyed.
Doesn't this kid realize at all that he and his father have a lot in common?
After walking a few more steps, Shen Huaichen spotted the most conspicuous Chun Bu Wan restaurant ahead.
He was just about to suggest we go take a look over there.
Spring Never Ends has been open for so long, and he still hasn't gone inside to take a look!
However, although he had never been to Chun Bu Wan, Shen Huaichen had heard of its great reputation even though he was far away in the north.
In just a few years, Spring Never Ends has spread to every corner of Chongqing.
Everyone says that the tea at Spring Never Ends is good, and the people there are even better...
The tea brewed by the tea lady has a unique fragrance...
Also, the owner of Chunbuwan is a dashing young master.
Passing through a sea of flowers, not a single petal clings to me...
Unlike its own true Jiangnan, it can only dominate Sahara City!
Even the shopkeeper was a burly man with a full beard...
Shen Huaichen was about to signal Shen Qingming and Burilege to come this way.
But then Shen Qingming mysteriously approached Burileg.
“There are two places in our capital that you in the border city definitely don’t have,” Shen Qingming said in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Burileg's eyes lit up immediately.
What only the Great Yu region has, but the border city doesn't?
We definitely have to go and see.
He came to Dayu with his godfather this time because he wanted to see how the people of Dayu live.
Why do those Northern Barbarians, once they have a few troops, want to invade the Central Plains? What magic does the Central Plains possess...?
Also, why are the people of the Central Plains so much wealthier than the northern nomadic peoples?
He was determined to make the border town earn more money.
Only with enough silver can one purchase those fire mines capable of wiping out a large area from the Weiyuan Army...
With the Fire Thunder, he could wipe out the Northern Hu imperial court and avenge his father and mother.
"Really? Is it only available in Dayu?" Burilege's eyes lit up.
"Um...maybe you have them where you are, but they certainly won't be as big as the ones here."
"Come on! I'll show you!" Shen Qingming said, pulling Burileg along towards the back half of Qianmen Street.
Shen Huaichen frowned.
He could almost guess where his adopted son was planning to take.
It's just not quite certain yet.
Watching the two people ahead of him walk arm in arm for a while, Shen Huaichen was so angry that his mouth almost twisted into a crook.
Well, it seems that while I was away, Shen Qingming has really been out and about quite a bit!
Look how familiar he is with the place; he hasn't made a single mistake!
Soon, Shen Qingming pulled Burilege to the side.
"See this? The one on the left is the place men most want to go, the place they never want to leave once they're there."
Furong Pavilion, the premier brothel in the capital!
The exquisite courtyard next to Furong Pavilion is a brothel.
Do you know what a "xiao guan" is? It refers to a handsome young man or boy.
Never seen one before, have you? Not today, but next time, I'll show you the world.
Also, the place opposite Furong Pavilion is something else entirely. It's the largest Qianjinfang in the capital, a place that can make you rich overnight, or make you penniless overnight.
Just these three places.
Money is flowing in like water every day!
Mr. Du, what's wrong?
Looking at Shen Huaichen behind him, whose eyes were practically spitting fire, Shen Qingming suddenly felt a chill run down his spine...
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