Chapter 448: Crimson Snow
As you step into the Jiangxue Tower, a warm breeze blows on your face, carrying the faint fragrance of flowers.
That’s right, it’s the fragrance of flowers, not the fragrance of flowers among flowers, and it instantly suited Zhu Huaizhen’s taste.
The phrase "Xihuaxiang" (cherishing the fragrance of flowers) is taken from a poem. Last night, the rain was light and the wind was strong, and I couldn't sleep off the hangover. I asked the person rolling up the curtains, but they said the crabapple tree was still the same. Do you know? Do you know? They should be green, fat, and red, thin. Coincidentally, there are two kinds of flowers in Xihuaxiang: the lotus is fat, and the saffron is thin.
The main ingredients of Xihuaxiang are lotus, saffron, agarwood, and dendrobium. First, take fresh lotus flowers, using only the petals, and roast them half-dry. Next, take fresh or dried saffron and roll them whole inside the half-dry lotus flowers, pressing them tightly and cutting them into small pieces. Next, use the original agarwood leaves to cut them into the same size as the lotus rolls. Use warm dendrobium juice to seal the two leaves together, then dry them in the shade and roast them again. It can be used by either decocting or rendering.
The fragrance of flowers is gentle, sweet and has a unique charm.
"Boss, we want a suite." Zhu Huaizhen smiled like a flower, his eyes moving.
The shopkeeper looked at him and thought for a moment: "Your Excellency has come from far away, right? I wonder what you are doing in such a distant place?"
This small paddy field jacket made of jade-colored, red, green and camel-hair satin is neither old nor new, but it is finely crafted.
In order to hide their identities, distinguished guests from afar often claim to be wealthy businessmen.
"Traveling merchant." Zhu Huaizhen replied.
"What kind of business are you in?" asked the shopkeeper.
This business has its own rules.
Zhu Huaizhen held his rosy cheek and thought for a moment.
She remembered that the people in the Northern Zhou Dynasty were relatively open-minded and men and women were relatively equal.
Along the way, she saw young girls, young women, and old women, all of whom were full of energy.
"Fur business." Qiu Niang said lightly.
Qiu Niang realized later that her prince's small jacket made of jade-colored, red, green, and camel-hair satin, and made of paddy field satin, was a bit conspicuous.
The shopkeeper said "oh" and said nothing else, then lowered his head to calculate.
"Boss, is there no suite, or you don't want to accommodate us?" Zhu Huaizhen touched his chin and fell into deep thought.
Among the so-called scholars, farmers, artisans and merchants, merchants ranked last. The status of merchants in the Northern Zhou Dynasty may have been a bit low.
However, the shopkeeper is also a merchant. If he does not receive them from the beginning, there is no need to ask what kind of business he is in.
"You are a new guest here and don't know Shangjing well. As it's getting late, you should find another inn to stay in and get to know Shangjing better." The shopkeeper finally put on a smile.
Based on his experience, these three ladies were all stunning beauties and definitely not ordinary people.
Unfortunately, the three ladies refused to reveal their identities at all, so he really couldn't receive them.
"Shopkeeper, I'm just asking what kind of business you're in before I receive you." Zhu Huaizhen took out a white jade flying lotus boy pendant from his waist and handed it to the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper weighed the white jade flying lotus boy pendant, seeming to be lost in thought.
This white jade flying lotus boy pendant is not made of precious jade, but it has a great origin and should be a jade pendant from the Great Chu period.
"Royal Merchant." The shopkeeper lowered his voice.
The identity of imperial merchant is not very prestigious, but it is convenient for foreign dignitaries to use.
"Shopkeeper, is it true that all the high-end inns in Shangjing do not accept ordinary wealthy businessmen?" Zhu Huaizhen suddenly restrained his smile and looked serious.
When Tu Mi saw this, she knew that her prince was angry.
Since ancient times, there have been many dynasties that have adhered to the principles of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans.
However, there will be no explicit restrictions on the wealth of merchants.
Otherwise, who would be willing to go out to do business?
Her Highness was unhappy about the class stratification in Shangjing.
"My lady, you are quite right," the shopkeeper said softly.
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