Chapter 34 Find a Groom Through the Martial Arts Contes (1/2)

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Jingyue was sensitive and careful. Although she was usually quiet, she could always go straight to the heart of the matter when she talked.

This name King of Chongshan was like a switch and Concubine De's face instantly froze. A trace of fear slipped through her eyes.

But soon, she regained her calm.

”There are so many similar things in the world. Besides, she's just a little girl and how can she know these secret affairs? You are oversensitive.”

”Master, this girl's step-mother is on the side of Empress and Empress definitely can find some traces!”

Empress!

Concubine De's heart jolted. It was bad to be noticed by the Empress.

”It's impossible!”

”Master, we must be careful about everything.” Jingyue's words cast a shadow on Concubine De's heart.

Her glamorous face was a little pale while panics faded it. Perhaps, all these were random guesses of her and Jingyue.

”Let's wait and see. Ya'er is clever and I like her. I'll think about this. ”

Lin Mengya, who was in a good mood, didn't know that a story told by her planted a seed in the mind of Concubine De.

It was the inner house's responsibility to buy servants.

Lin Mengya asked someone to tell the prince and he had no objections. After breakfast, Lin Mengya went out with Baizhi, Lin Zhongyu, Steward Deng and Aunt Jinyue.

The brokerage of ancient times was today's intermediary.

They promoted the business between buyers and sellers by different means and then took some of the benefits.

The female brokerage could help the big family to buy or sell servants, wives, and concubines.

They were different from the folk human trader. The female brokerages who traded with the prince's mansion had businessmen household registers, which were recorded in the files of government offices. So it was rare for them to traffic women.

The big family could give them high rewards, so they were also demanding. Their servants must be clever and have a good appearance. Moreover, their family background must be clean and clear.

In order to work in the prince's mansion, they needed to first bring their household registers for the verification of the female brokerage. After that, they would be divided into different classes. This was the first barrier.

Generally, the big family would send the housekeeper to buy servants. After finding the right ones, they would verify the household registers, determine the wages, sign the contract, and then the servants could enter the mansion.

But it was rare for the master to buy servants in person, which was what Ling Mengya did.

So, Ling Mengya went to the biggest broker house of Dadu.

Because Lin Mengya wanted to keep a low profile, she only chose a little carriage with black shelter. Women and Lin Zhongyu sat inside while Steward Deng and the groom sat outside.

They only brought two guards out, who were all dressed as ordinary servants. They were the same as other common families in the crowded street.

”Steward Deng, how much longer until we arrive at the broker house?” Baizhi was the first one who became impatient. She picked up the curtain, stuck out her little head and looked at the crowded street enviously.

Last night, Miss gave her ten taels of silver and she wanted to buy something to eat.

”We are close to the place. I don't know what happened today. Why there're so many people on the streets? Tell the master that we'll arrive after a quarter.” Steward Deng looked grave.

Usually, the carriage could advance in this main street of Dadu without stopping. But why it was so crowded today...

It should be a coincidence, after all, the princess made the snap decision to come out and she had no precious plan . At the moment, he told the groom to be steady and they must send her to the broker house safely.

”What's happening? Why is it so noisy?” Lin Mengya, who was reading inside, heard the noises on the street.

She frowned. If she knew earlier that there were so many people on the street, she'd rather stay in the Qinglan Courtyard.

”Master, a warrior set up a ring and he said that he wanted to find a groom for her daughter through the martial arts contest. Since this is the last day, many people come here to watch. Master, don't hurry, we are close to the broker house. ”

Find a groom through the martial arts contest? Lin Mengya put down her books. She had seen this scene only in the TV series.

Actually, it was the ancient blind date and they found their husbands through contests.

After thinking for a while, Lin Mengya asked the housekeeper to follow the crowd and avoid bothering others.

There were people fighting on the ring. Lin Mengya was not interested in the martial arts while Baizhi lifted up the curtain. She and Lin Zhongyu watched with interests.

”Miss, look! The swordsmen on the ring are awesome!” She couldn't buy the snacks, but she was satisfied if she could watch the contest.

Baizhi and Lin Zhongyu were still kids. They discussed and made comments on the fights while watching.

But Lin Mengya found it baffling. The martial arts contest shouldn't attract so many audiences.

But accidents happened suddenly.

Somehow, the crowd suddenly rushed to the side of Lin Mengya's carriage.

The two guards who walked beside and protected them were dispersed by the crowd. Steward Deng and the groom finally managed to stop the carriage in the nearby alley.

”What happened?” Lin Mengya picked up the curtain and looked out. She frowned and asked with doubts.

”I don't know. Master, please stay here and I'll find out what happened. Take care of the princess.” Steward Deng looked grave and disappeared into the crowds instantly.

The groom took responsibility and firmly defend the door of the carriage.