Working Emperor of the Northern and Southern Dynasties

Chen Chang left the Prince Consort's Mansion early in the morning and went to Lou's Mansion to inquire about it.

Building connections to get information is really not a difficult task for someone like Chen Chang, who used to do business a lot.

He soon found out clearly that every morning the Lou Mansion sent people to the city to buy food and clothing. The person who was closest to Miss Lou was the woman named Chun Niang.
To find out what happened to the Lou family, we have to start with the people around Miss Lou.

So, like a wretched uncle, I followed Chun Niang all the way, waiting for an opportunity to ask.

However, the woman with an extremely tall figure in front seemed to be extremely vigilant, and she was discovered not long after. Chen Chang saw that she had entered a moisture rouge shop and did not come out for a long time, and he murmured in his heart.

Just as I was thinking about it, an extremely majestic figure walked out of the door of the shop, it was Chun Niang.

With the lessons learned before, Chen Chang deliberately kept the distance this time, but his legs and feet were not flexible, so it was very difficult to follow him along the way. He just stared at the front, Chun Niang's fat buttocks squirming around, just not wanting to

It’s very embarrassing to have to look at it.

The Chun Niang turned around and stared at Chen Chang from a distance, snorted heavily, then twisted her fat buttocks and walked away.

Chen Chang smiled faintly. Now that he had been discovered, he simply stopped following him obscenely and followed him carelessly. Anyway, this would not violate the law.

He stared at Chun Niang all the way, and at the same time he took the opportunity to keep asking about the vendors on the roadside, thinking about how to get the first pot of gold, but unfortunately he couldn't think of a way to make a sure profit without losing money.

Aside from other things, let’s just say that you need to understand what products are available in this era. If there are no products, at least conduct a simple market survey. If you set up a stall hastily, I’m afraid you will lose all your underwear in a short time.

Chen Chang was somewhat discouraged. This reminded him of the time when he entered a big city with no money and struggled to make a living. He was also so helpless at that time.

How difficult is it for a young man with no foundation to establish himself in a bustling metropolis?

Come on, fight the workers!

Watching Chun Niang walking into a silk and satin shop in front of her, Chen Chang also walked in without realizing that there were three people following her.

The one closest to him was naturally Shuanzi. The scene in the rouge shop made Shuanzi want to find a crack in the ground to crawl in. Although it was shopkeeper Wu who might have misunderstood, he himself was also responsible, as they were all over twenty years old.

Singles are making trouble, they are hungry and don’t choose what to eat!

The other two people followed Shuanzi, and they looked like naughty idlers.

Chen Chang strolled into the silk and satin shop and immediately saw Chun Niang standing in front of the counter, seemingly talking to a tailor, who was also respectful to her.

Seeing Chen Chang come in, Chun Niang looked at her with a displeased look, so Chen Chang couldn't quit, otherwise she would feel guilty.

Chun Niang had her hands on her hips and her hair on the temples was a little messy. Chen Chang naturally didn't know about the sexy scene that happened in the rouge shop. He thought it was because Chun Niang was being chased so closely by him.

Chen Chang didn't understand women's clothing of this era, so he pretended to pick up a piece of cloth, but couldn't help but look at the woman quietly.

At the feet of the Emperor, Chun Niang has the protection of a strong man like Shuan Zi, so she will naturally not take a weak scholar seriously. She is not in a hurry to ask Shuan Zi to help her resolve the crisis, but has to wait and see patiently.

What is the purpose of the scholar hanging his arms?

The Shu brocade in the shop was made of Wu Ling, and the economics were colorful. Chun Niang took a piece of Shujiang brocade in her hands, a piece of Shujiang brocade with red lion and phoenix patterns, and the style was very exquisite.

There was a look of surprise in Chun Niang's eyes, she stretched out her little white radish-like fingers, flipped them gently, and nodded from time to time.

"Haha, this material is really good." Seeing the joyful thing, Chun Niang seemed to have forgotten the fact that she was still being followed.

"When picking mulberries in the spring moon, people are having fun in the forest. If you don't raise a hundred silkworms, how can you embroider them?" The elderly owner of a clothing store came over and said, "You have really good eyesight. This is our store's top quality.

It’s specially prepared for you. Not to mention the weavers of this Sichuan brocade, even the silkworms that spin the silk are carefully selected!”

Chun Niang looked at the Shu brocades absentmindedly, then suddenly raised her head and pointed her mouth hard at the shopkeeper. The old shopkeeper understood and said: "Oh, by the way, in addition to the goods displayed outside, the shop also has some inside.

Please come and take a look inside..."

Chen Chang watched Chun Niang enter the back room under the leadership of the old shopkeeper. It was inconvenient for him to follow, so he looked around the store. The store was very spacious and grand, with more than 20 steps. The store was decorated with Shu brocade and Gong Ling.

, the red thread blanket was colorful and beautifully made. He picked a scarlet Sichuan brocade and looked at it over and over.

"My guest, the horse you have in your hand is worth twenty guan. It can be made into ready-made clothes or a Huanhua Shu brocade curtain. Yesterday, I ordered one from Lord Zhongcai's house. The curtain was embroidered with Ruyi peonies.

Soaring phoenixes and swimming dragons, various patterns, icing on the cake..."

"Twenty guan?" Chen Chang opened his mouth in surprise, "This Sichuan brocade is indeed good, but twenty guan is a bit more expensive. I think... it means twelve or three guan, right?" Haggling is the best thing for Chen Chang.

Dharma door.

The waiter clucked his lips: "Sir, you are joking. Sichuan brocade is expensive and rare, let alone of this quality. You can go around Jiangling City and ask around to see if there are any Sichuan brocades of better quality and lower price than those in the store.

, if there is one, I will give you one for free. Youdao means you get what you pay for. This is a top-grade Sichuan brocade. The price I charge you is not much more."

Chen Chang smiled awkwardly, I don't know if you want a lot, but I know very well that I can't afford even one piece, let alone twenty pieces.

While he was helplessly dealing with the waiter, the old shopkeeper and Chun Niang walked out of the back room. Chun Niang turned her head and glanced at him, with a strange smile on her lips.

The old shopkeeper followed Chun Niang, but his eyes glanced at Chen Chang from time to time. Chen Chang felt that the old shopkeeper had evil intentions and was planning to smear the soles of his feet with oil and escape.

The old shopkeeper came over with a smile and took his arm enthusiastically: "This gentleman, it must be your first time to visit the shop. The guy who just spoke so clumsily may not have told you.

Clear."

"Look, the satins in the shop are not only of high quality, but also come in many colors, including goose yellow, aqua green, tender purple, delicate red, etc. You have searched all over Jiangling City, and I am afraid you will never find another one.

..."

Chen Chang shook his head and said to the shopkeeper: "Shopkeeper, I sincerely want to buy the silk and satin from you, but I was in a hurry when I went out today and didn't bring enough money with me. Look..."

The old shopkeeper smacked his mouth again and nodded: "Okay, I just feel it's a pity. These goods in the shop are in short supply. I'm afraid that if Lang Jun goes back to withdraw the money, he will sell them to

I'm not here anymore, so why don't you order a few horses first? You can drink tea and rest here in peace, and the little old man will send someone to the house to get the money. You don't have to run back and forth. How about that?"

Chen Chang secretly said: "Today I encountered a bad businessman and a domineering shopkeeper. This is the rhythm of buying and selling by force. If it goes as expected, it must be Chunniang, that fat woman, who followed the instructions of the shopkeeper of the silk and satin shop and came to find me.

Bad luck."

What he expected was right. Just now in the back room, Chun Niang said that Chen Chang was a prostitute. However, he did not tell the truth to the shopkeeper. Instead, he said that the person Chen Chang was harassing was Miss Lou. When the old shopkeeper heard this,

What are you waiting for? The Lou family is the big financier of their store. How can you miss this great opportunity to show your loyalty?

Of course, the old shopkeeper didn't act rashly, he also wanted to praise Chen Chang's merit.

The old shopkeeper picked up a bag of clothing materials, took Chen Chang's hand and walked forward, saying as he walked: "The husband is handsome, and his wife and concubines at home must be as beautiful as gods. These rose-purple satin, with water-red brocade patterns,

Bi-color woven brocade with dark flowers, bamboo leaves, checkered Shu brocade, birds holding auspicious flower brocade, and precious illuminated brocade of large flowers, it must be very suitable for the ladies..."

Chen Chang shook his head after hearing this: "Shopkeeper, as I said just now, I don't have any money with me..."

The old shopkeeper interrupted and said: "What are you talking about, Lang Jun? The shop has been open since the time of Emperor Gaozu. Over the years, it has relied on being an honest child. Customers like Lang Jun who never brought enough money have been here."

There are indeed a lot of officials, but it doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter..."

While he was spitting and talking, he was thinking secretly: Although the background of this scholar is not very clear, he heard Chun Niang say that he is from a low-income family. Although the clothes he is wearing are not very shabby, he is definitely not a member of an official or a wealthy family.

, and I heard that he was not a native of Gangneung, maybe he was passing by here.

Anyway, I am venting my anger on behalf of Miss Lou. Once something happens, the Lou family will not sit idly by and ignore it.

Thinking of this, the old shopkeeper was so determined that he laughed and said: "My lord, the light here is dim and I can't see clearly. My lord, please follow me here!"

Although the old shopkeeper was old, his hands were strong. He grabbed Chen Chang's injured arm without any explanation and led him forward. Chen Chang's broken bone had not yet healed. If he struggled, it would inevitably be dislocated, so he had to follow.

The old shopkeeper walked over, looking for an opportunity to escape.

Chun Niang pretended to pick up silk satins at the other end of the shop, her eyes peeking over here from time to time.

If you dare to take advantage of me, hey, if you weren't pretty, I would definitely beat you up.

She came out of the rouge shop and thought about it as she walked, but she changed her mind and asked Shuanzi to beat the scholar severely. It seemed that it was not enough to relieve her anger. Wouldn't it be better to tease him?

A skylight was opened in the shop, and dazzling sunlight poured in. The sandalwood in the gilded incense burner directly below emitted the delicate white smoke, which was like a thread, rising slightly and slowly spreading out.

The old shopkeeper took Chen Chang to the incense burner and continued to show off his silk fabrics.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Chen Chang pouted his lips, stamped his feet, and said: "You are a shop owner. I clearly told you that I didn't bring enough money, so I won't buy anything today. Are you still going to detain me here?"

?Let me go quickly, I want to go out."

The old shopkeeper blinked slyly: "Lang Jun, don't be angry. I am a law-abiding young man. I don't dare to do this kind of forced buying and selling. I just think that Lang Jun is a knowledgeable person, so I asked you

Displaying the goods in the shop, take a look at this checkered Shu brocade..."

As he said this, he handed the piece of clothing material to Chen Chang's hand. Chen Chang was in a hurry to leave, but he didn't care. As the two of them were pushing away, the square piece of Shu brocade clothing material fell on the incense burner.

The old shopkeeper stared at the smoking fabric, made a shocked expression, and said mournfully: "Oh, my Shu brocade, you pay for my Shu brocade, my Shu brocade..."