Not only was Pei Ji excited, but Min Yueqing also looked around with great interest.
As expected of the capital city, even the most random street is bustling with activity.
Shops lined both sides of the road, and people came and went on the main road in the middle. Some drove horse-drawn carriages in a hurry, while others drove oxcarts with a lot of fresh vegetables on them. Occasionally, you could see big men carrying wild animals on their backs. The scene was full of life.
Compared to the rigid and formal atmosphere of the Earl's mansion, Min Yueqing actually preferred this kind of scene.
Although everyone was busy, with occasional sounds of bargaining, it was certainly not quiet, and the smell wasn't pleasant because of the livestock, but it felt very real.
Everyone is full of energy and working hard to live their lives.
The shopkeepers were full of energy as they promoted their goods. One shopkeeper shouted, "Dear folks passing by, we have just received a new batch of rice and flour. First come, first served!"
That shop also called out: "Ladies and gentlemen, our shop has the finest rouge and face powder, welcome to patronize us!"
Once these two atmosphere-building groups came on, the others couldn't resist joining in.
An old man selling vegetables in the corner joined in the fun, "Dear folks passing by, these are the first batch of chives picked this morning. Look how fresh and tender they are!"
At this time of year, everyone loves fresh vegetables, but the old man's location is rather remote, so many people haven't seen them yet, which is why few people bother with them.
The old man had a loud voice, and as soon as he shouted, many people went over to hear it.
The man selling wontons next to the old man chuckled and seized the opportunity to promote his wares, "It's almost noon, everyone must be a little hungry. How about a bowl of fresh, hot wontons? They're delicious and affordable, only four coins a bowl!"
There is a famous saying in later generations: "Since we're already here..."
Min Yueqing didn't know if anyone in the area had heard of or talked about it, but their behavior was inexplicably consistent with it. Of the ten people who went to the old man's stall to buy vegetables, four or five would sit down at the wonton stall and eat a bowl of wontons.
The small wonton stall was soon surrounded by people.
Seeing that the wonton stall was so crowded that there wasn't enough room to sit, other food vendors naturally didn't want to be left behind. In no time, vendors selling steamed buns, noodles, and fried dough sticks all started shouting loudly, and the area immediately became bustling with activity.
In the apocalypse, no one dares to relax even when sleeping. The slightest noise will wake them up immediately, and they will grab their weapons and be on high alert, their nerves taut.
Having witnessed the grim tension of the apocalypse, seeing the bustling human world before her, Min Yueqing truly felt the reality of her time travel.
Min Yueqing put the baby down and prepared to stroll along the street.
As soon as Pei Ji's feet touched the ground, she instinctively placed her small, fair hands into her mother's hands, and soon, a unique scene appeared on the street.
A handsome young man was strolling leisurely with a beautifully sculpted toddler by the hand. Both of them were not only outstanding in appearance but also exquisitely dressed, clearly indicating that they were either rich or noble.
This scene was actually a bit strange.
Because in the minds of ordinary people, these young masters from wealthy families traveled in luxury cars and horses. Even if they had to take a few steps, they would be surrounded by a group of maids, servants and servants. They usually didn't even see the hem of their clothes before they were already far away.
I don't know where my good fortune came from, but I was fortunate enough to see two of them so close up today.
The people nearby felt they couldn't take it all in. Some stared intently at Min Yueqing and Pei Ji's faces, some studied the patterns on their brocade robes, and others meticulously counted their accessories.
At this moment, the feelings of the surrounding crowd can be summarized as: they really wish they could stop the two of them and let them see enough.
This is not surprising; people in later generations have reacted even more strongly to celebrities.
However, the people of the capital were very sensible. If they were lucky enough to get a chance, they would take the opportunity to look around as much as possible, and if they walked away, that was fine. But if someone actually went up and made a move, that would be crazy.
Under the emperor's nose, even throwing a piece of tofu could potentially hit two people with connections, let alone a young master whose extraordinary background is immediately apparent. If someone were to blindly provoke such a person, they wouldn't even know how they ended up in trouble.
Therefore, they would not only not block the two people's way, but would even take the initiative to avoid them, so as not to accidentally offend the important people.
Min Yueqing was completely unaware of the little drama unfolding in the minds of those around her; she and her little one were busy satisfying their shopping desires!
Min Yueqing was no pampered young lady who never lifted a finger. When she planned to go out today, she had already instructed Amei to exchange a purse full of copper coins and loose silver. Of course, she also brought a few silver notes, just in case.
So if she and her son like something, it's all about one thing: buy it.
They only had their eyes on small trinkets.
For example, there are freshly made fried cakes, fried dough fish, and sugar figurines on the roadside. The sugar figurines are mainly what my child likes. There are also small bamboo ornaments, small animals, and even straw woven items. They are not very exquisite, but they are simple and interesting.
Pei Ji was truly satisfied today.
Along the way, not only did his mother accompany him on a shopping spree, but he was also free to eat and try whatever he wanted. He held his mother's hand tightly with one hand, and carried a small bamboo tiger in the other, his dimples never disappearing from his face.
Min Yueqing, wanting to train the little boy, handed him a purse full of copper coins.
"Lele, would you like to experience buying things yourself? You'll pay for everything we buy later, how about it?"
He seemed to be entrusting someone with an important task.
Pei Ji blinked her big eyes and, under her mother's trusting gaze, confidently accepted the purse.
There happened to be a pastry shop right in front of them, and the mother and son started walking towards it without prior arrangement.
The shopkeeper watched the two approach with a cheerful smile and asked, "What would you two gentlemen like to eat? Our shop has freshly made pea flour cake, donkey roll, and cloud cake. Would you like to try some?"
Various pastries were laid out on the small cutting board, and they smelled delicious when you got closer.
The shopkeeper was very generous, cutting up some of each kind and warmly inviting them to try them.
Pei Ji found it novel. Although the pastries in the Earl's mansion were exquisite, they were always the same few kinds. There were none that were piled up in such a rough and unrefined way.
Therefore, Pei Ji accepted the shopkeeper's enthusiastic sales pitch and took a piece of donkey roll to try.
When the shopkeeper introduced the pastry as "Donkey Rolling," Pei Ji found it quite interesting and unconsciously repeated "Donkey Rolling."
Seeing that the young master was interested, the shopkeeper immediately explained with a smile, "Young master, look, the soybean flour sprinkled on the outside of this pastry is just like the dust kicked up by wild donkeys rolling around in the countryside, so it is called Donkey Rolling."
Pei Ji suddenly realized what was going on, and immediately found the pastry even more interesting, even its name was so fun.
Pei Ji took a bite, thought it tasted good, and immediately handed it to Min Yueqing.
"Brother, try it, it's delicious."
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