Sui Mo stepped forward, blocking Helian Chaolu's rash approach.
Helian Chaolu didn't seem to care. She reached into the ochre-colored fox fur pouch hanging from her lower back, pulled out a gold ingot, and stuffed it into Qin Zhaoyue's hand.
"Hey, Suimo, it's alright."
Qin Zhaoyue, who had initially acquiesced to Sui Mo's obstruction, immediately spoke up, "He's a guest who's come from afar."
I successfully acquired the gold coin; wow, it's heavy!
It's probably because the smelting technology wasn't up to par that the surface wasn't smooth.
It feels bumpy and uneven to the touch, but it's surprisingly heavy, much heavier than a ten-tael silver ingot.
Qin Zhaoyue said she didn't mind at all.
Helian Chaolu didn't hesitate either, taking out two more pieces of roughly the same size, one in each hand, and handing them to Pei Xueqiao and the Imperial Guard Captain respectively.
The two quickly refused, saying that in broad daylight with so many people watching, how could they accept such a benefit?
Qin Zhaoyue's gaze inadvertently swept towards Helian Chaolu's lower back.
Don't get me wrong, I just think this hanging pouch is quite unique.
Worried that the guests who had come from afar would be upset, she spoke with righteous indignation.
"I'll keep it for them. Both of you hold official positions, so it's inconvenient for you."
Helian Chaolu nodded, indicating that she understood.
So Qin Zhaoyue's gold ingots turned into three pieces, which she then stuffed into Suimo's possession.
Broken Ink: ...
What should I do if I feel a little embarrassed?
"Princess sister, your makeup is so beautiful."
I've never seen anything like this in the Northwest before. What's it called?
"It's the begonia makeup, done by the maids in the manor. I'm not too sure, but yours looks beautiful too."
"Really? Does your older sister think it looks good too?"
"Mmm, it looks good."
Qin Zhaoyue wasn't just giving emotional value based on the gold cake.
Indigo-dyed eyebrows like flames, cheekbones swept with crimson rouge.
Although it doesn't look complicated, it perfectly matches her passionate, straightforward, and clever personality.
Qin Zhaoyue didn't act like a princess at all; the two chatted and complimented each other, creating a lively atmosphere.
No one else stood idly by either. Whether they were servants of the Helian clan or members of the Northwest Xuanwu Reserve Army, they all needed to have their travel permits checked.
The city gate captain gave them special treatment, assigning them to register everyone.
Because it was a separate train, it did not affect the people entering the city.
About seventy or eighty steps away, a donkey cart loaded with medicinal herbs was also queuing up in an orderly fashion.
The servant was looking to the left when Manager Wang slapped him on the shoulder.
"Ouch... Boss, that hurts."
Manager Wang didn't tolerate it at all, saying, "Are you out of your mind? You'll watch any kind of excitement."
The servant rubbed his left shoulder, which had been slapped, and muttered under his breath:
"We're so far away, can't we just look at it?"
"Shopkeeper, you're very knowledgeable; that carriage doesn't look like it's from the Central Plains, does it?"
"You're usually quite clever, how come you couldn't guess this? Speaking of which, this matter has something to do with our Sister Yu."
Chen Yu sat on the donkey cart with her legs tucked in, clutching her bundle tightly.
She naturally saw the scene in front of the city gate, but those nobles were worlds apart from her, and she subconsciously dared not look directly at them.
Hearing what Manager Wang said, they did not ask any questions.
The servant was still curious, "Huh? What could it have to do with Sister Yu? Don't talk nonsense, shopkeeper."
“Ha,” Manager Wang scoffed, “You yourself said that carriage wasn’t from the Central Plains.”
"Besides the Second Princess of Shuofeng, there's another reason why the provincial examination in Zhongchen Province was postponed this time..."
“I know!” The servant finally understood. “She is the daughter of a nobleman from the northwestern border region.”
The news has spread, and it is said that the nobles of the border regions submit petitions every year, but this is the first time they have agreed to allow entry into the capital.
I heard that the imperial court has completely controlled the border region and can't cause any trouble at all.
"Shopkeeper, who is that woman standing with the woman from the border region? She looks incredibly noble."
Shopkeeper Wang chuckled, "This lady is none other than the Sixth Princess of our dynasty."
"Uh..." The servant scratched the back of his head and remained silent.
This sixth princess doesn't have a good reputation, but the person opposite her isn't exactly a distinguished figure either.
Chen Yu, who had been silent all along, raised her head.
She never expected to see Her Highness the Princess at the city gate; she was such a distant and noble person.
We were about seventy or eighty paces away, so I couldn't see clearly. It was probably the reflection of the hairpin that made it look so dazzling.
His gaze swept quickly across the room, and noticing that Manager Wang was about to turn around, he immediately lowered his head again.
At the city gate, the registration was completed quickly.
Helian Chaolu's household was simple, consisting of two maids and two guards.
The Xuanwu Reserve Legion's paperwork was also in order, so they were allowed to proceed.
After entering the city, Cui Jiu immediately said goodbye. He needed to go to Xuange Division to report back and await new orders.
The situation on the northern front is unstable, but there are only a hundred cavalrymen here, and they are light cavalry from the reserve legion, so they can't play much of a role.
He wasn't worried about being tired; he could return to the North immediately without any problem. His only concern was that he would have to take on the responsibility of sending people back.
Helian Chaolu's personality...it's unbearable.
Da Mei is always a sight to behold, attracting attention in any era.
Both were dressed in formal attire, and their styles were quite different.
Qin Zhaoyue is dignified yet lively, while Helian Chaolu is enthusiastic and energetic.
Moreover, given the princess's status, and the fact that the people of Fengjing were seeing people from the border for the first time, this was a unique occasion for them.
In just a short while, Helian Chaolu had already linked arms with Qin Zhaoyue.
Their intimate manner made them look like close girlfriends.
This was certainly not a case of instant rapport; Qin Zhaoyue had guessed the subsequent plans.
It was just a way to help her build momentum; it had nothing to do with those three gold coins.
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