The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Merchants from the Western Regions are generous, and sometimes they are really generous. They will be generous for opportunities.

But other than that, they are as stingy as they can be.

Or, all merchants are like this, otherwise how can they make money?

After the three of them entered the market, they all thought that they could save money as much as possible. The more they saved, the better goods they could bring back to the Western Regions, and then exchange them for more gold. After a few trips, they would be able to accumulate a considerable fortune.

But now sitting here, seeing that there were tea and cakes on other tables, they couldn't help it. Moreover, they were really thirsty after waiting outside for so long.

Qiumuhe spotted a nearby errand boy and shouted at him loudly.

"Shopkeeper, come here!"

He shouted while extending his hand to greet him.

His actions attracted the attention of the people around him.

The boy hurried over.

"Does the guest need anything?" the boy asked.

Seeing this, Qiumuhe also lowered his voice.

"Well, we don't have tea or cakes on the table yet. Bring some tea or something to fill our stomachs."

The servant looked a little strange and looked at the three people.

Hu people, forget it, Huadu couldn't explain it, so he didn't bother with them.

"Okay, three guests, what price would you like for tea? The cheap ones are three guan per pot and five guan per pot. The good ones are sixteen guan per pot and eighteen guan per pot. As for cakes, a plate is given with the tea. Different cakes are available at different prices. Look at this..."

"Why is it so expensive?" Qiumuhe was stunned.

The ticket is fifty guan, and the tea and cakes inside are so expensive. This money is enough for them to eat at the best restaurant in Chang'an for several days.

This place is really a rip-off, right?

The three of them suspected that they were fooled by the middleman, but looking around, everyone was like this, and it didn't seem to be fake.

Could it be that this servant fooled them because he saw that the three of them were Hu people, not from the Central Plains? He wanted to kill the three of them?

How could this be possible?

"You servant, do you think we are easy to fool?" Badna, who was sitting on the side, slapped the table directly.

There was a loud bang.

"Why are you slapping the table?" The servant didn't tolerate these three Hu people.

I spoke to you in a nice voice, and you are still here to blow your beard and glare at me. In this Chang'an City, how can you be so arrogant?

"It's just a pot of tea, so expensive? Isn't this fooling people?" Qiumuhe asked.

"From the opening of the teahouse to now, the price has always been this high. Don't lie with your eyes open. You three are ignorant. Look for your own reasons. Ask around Chang'an what kind of place this teahouse is. There are so many people here, and none of them say the word expensive. Only you are the ones who slam the table and glare at others. The guests sitting around here are all honored guests. You've disturbed their interest. Be careful not to get into trouble."

The servant was not happy to see their attitude.

Although he was doing the job of serving people, the people he served were all well-known and wealthy people in Chang'an.

Not to mention these people, even if ordinary people in Chang'an came in and didn't want tea, but asked for water, the people in the teahouse would not make things difficult for them.

But, what are they, the Hu people?

You slammed the table and glared at others right away. How can you think you are a Tang Dynasty person? So arrogant.

Seeing this, the people around pointed and talked, and most of them looked down on the three Hu people's remarks.

"You've entered this place, but you can't afford the tea. I'm afraid you've spent all your money just to buy an invitation to broaden your horizons."

"Tsk tsk, I can't say for sure, but it's good, isn't it good to have one less person bidding?"

"It's normal for outsiders to not understand the luxury and rules of Chang'an City. After staying in Chang'an City for a while, you will understand that some places are not accessible to people like them."

The people around talked and laughed.

The Hu people, they can't catch up with that country bumpkin, they really have no knowledge.

The three Hu people sat there, listening to the comments around them, feeling a little embarrassed.

It seems that the servant didn't lie, the things in this teahouse are expensive.

Badner wanted to get angry, but was suppressed by Machi beside him.

"Forget it." Ma Qi said, he looked at the servant: "Give us a pot of three strings of tea, thank you."

The servant nodded, then put away the tray and towel and left.

"Why are you holding me? He is a servant, serving people..."

"This is Chang'an!" Ma Qi whispered"Don't make trouble. If they bring the government here, we will be the ones who suffer."

Hu people and Hu merchants have no status in Chang'an City. Even if beggars in Chang'an City beat them, the government will not stand up for them.

When the time came, Zhang Deyuan took the stage.

Many people present came to support the last auction. When they saw Zhang Deyuan on the stage, they knew that this auction had begun.

The highlights were all left for later. Zhang Deyuan first introduced the auction items in general at the beginning, and emphasized that all the money from the invitations and auction items would go to the charity.

The charity was led by the Empress of the current dynasty, focusing on providing relief to the victims. Therefore, all the money would be spent on the victims, doing good deeds and accumulating virtues, and leaving a name for you.

Hearing Zhang Deyuan emphasize these things on the spot was much more emotional than reading those cold words during the promotion.

At least at this moment, everyone in the hall felt relieved.

Do good deeds and leave a name for yourself, and the Empress herself took the lead in doing these things, so the credibility is beyond doubt.

Then maybe if I buy things and pay for them, even the Empress and His Majesty will know my name.

The record book of the auction must be taken to the palace for viewing.

There are many merchants and wealthy merchants in the hall on the first floor.

In the Tang Dynasty, merchants have no status.

If they can become famous through this, it is also a good opportunity for these merchants.

In the room on the third floor.

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun sat side by side, and the maid next to them made tea for them.

"What do you think if I go out now and show my face?" Li Shimin smiled and looked at Changsun Wuji.

"I think it's better for Your Majesty not to show up." Changsun Wuji said.

"Oh? What did you say?"

Whatever Zhang Deyuan said outside, the eunuchs at the door would come in to pass on the news. After hearing what Zhang Deyuan said, Li Shimin felt that if he showed up, the people below might be even more excited.