C268 (1/2)

Guan Shan's doubts were right here. Although he was just a boorish man who dominated the mountain, he had neither done business nor knew how to do business.

However, he had interacted with those who did business before. Those merchants and managers that did business were all sly foxes, and not a single one of them were stupid.

But this time, what Chu Yunge wanted to swindle away was the fact that there was quite a bit of wealth in Daliang City, and that the business owners of the shops, from the silk shop, to the tavern, and then to the wine making business, consisted of almost every single industry.

The big masters of these industries, who could sustain such a large household's business and pass down their ancestors' business, were definitely all smart people. How could they, because of Chu Yunge's three words, give up on managing the guest resources for dozens of years, and start a new business again at the Great Chu Kingdom?

Guan Shan thought in his heart, even if Chu Yunge had a glib tongue and an inch of good tongue, it would still be extremely difficult for him to make these big bosses who did not have any close relationships with or not have any connections to say anything.

”You don't have to worry about that. The nature of these merchants is to chase after profits. As long as it's profitable, they will always go for it.”

Guan Shan was still confused, ”But according to your subordinate's knowledge, the trade in Da Chu is far from being as good as the moon. The people are also not as rich as the moon. Will the merchants be able to stay peacefully in the Da Chu?”

”Just watch and see, I have my own ways of persuading them. When the time comes, I'm afraid our Chu is going to close the city gates. Even if they jump over the wall, they will enter our Chu to do business.”

Guan Shan looked at the confident Chu Yunge, and nodded as if he understood something.

”That's right. Where did Feng Yi go? ” It was only then that Chu Yunge remembered that she did not see Feng Yi after she woke up.

”Oh, Crown Prince Feng brought a few of his brothers out early this morning. He said that he wanted to go to the market to take a look.”

”Alright, I still have to work hard here. He should go and have some fun!” How dare you! Let's go! ” Chu Yunge left as soon as she said she would, and left the Prefect's yamen with Guan Shan.

It was true that Daliang City was well-deserved of its reputation. The market was bustling with people, and people were rubbing shoulder to shoulder. The sounds of various trades and sales and of buyers bargaining could be heard without end.

The various stalls on both sides of the street were filled with a variety of items. Even the handmade carpets of the Western Regions could be seen here.

In the end, Chu Yunge was a girl, so she quickly forgot her original reason for coming to the market.

Very quickly, Chu Yunge bought a large pile of items, and Guan Shan and a few of his subordinates carried them as they followed behind her.

Suddenly, Chu Yunge saw a familiar figure flash past, and disappeared into the crowd.

”Guan Shan, go and follow that scholar with the scarf tied around his neck. Don't lose him.” Chu Yunge gave the order to Guan Shan without even thinking.

Guan Shan accepted the order and followed his target closely.

All sorts of human figures flashed past Chu Yunge's mind, and suddenly froze on a young and handsome face.

Chu Yunge's eyes lit up, and laughed playfully: ”Haha, there is truly a place in life where we don't meet. I never thought that we would meet each other again so quickly!”

Guan Shan returned very quickly and whispered something into Chu Yunge's ear.

Chu Yunge laughed, ”Come, come with me to meet my old friend!”

Lobby of the first floor of the Jun Yue Inn

”You poor scholar, you clearly promised to pay me today, but why are you lying to me?” My shopkeeper was kind and didn't want to bother with you, so he allowed you to always owe him money. But today, I absolutely cannot tolerate you, so get out of here! ”

When Chu Yunge entered, the waiter was swearing at a scholar who was wearing a light blue robe. Following that, a grey saddlebag flew out.

Just as the saddle was about to hit the scholar's face, Chu Yunge grabbed it.

When the waiter saw Chu Yunge appear, he immediately changed his face into a smiling one, and walked up to him while nodding and bowing: ”Master Wan, you have come, I am not here for you, please forgive me for my sin.”

Chu Yunge coldly snorted, as she recalled the name of this inn's shopkeeper.

”Does Shopkeeper Hu know that you're treating your guest this way?”

The waiter's face changed slightly and he smiled: ”Master Wan, you don't know this, but this scholar is really despicable. Initially, he came to stay here every day to return the money, but after half a month, he has always been in arrears with his room money. My shopkeeper is kind, and he has never asked him for anything from him, but this scholar has to eat and drink in the restaurant every day.

Seeing someone stand up for him, the scholar was a bit more confident. He mustered up his courage and said, ”You little brat, you don't make any sense. I usually give you some money, so why are you forcing me to do this?” ”I am just short of money. When my money comes, I will need your money!”

Chu Yunge turned around and looked at the impoverished young scholar in front of him.

This scholar was wearing a light blue robe and his clothes were stained. It was likely that he had not washed his clothes for many days. The boots beneath his feet had a hole in them, and the socks inside were barely visible.

However, this scholar looked quite handsome, only his face was a bit sallow. It was probably because of the bad food he had had in the past few days.

This person was precisely the young city lord who ran away from his home in Kang City — — Gong Shaoyang.

Presumably, he felt that when he went to Chu and Feng Lai, he would be able to run into Chu Yunge and Feng Yi.