ebookland Chapter 475 Jizhou City
Chapter 475 Jizhou City
Awang paused for a moment, then said calmly, "Uncle Liu, I have my own plans for this matter. I'll write a letter and have someone deliver it to Lu Yong. That way, I'm sure they won't embarrass you anymore."
After saying this, Awang immediately bent over his desk and began writing. Liu Quan watched nervously from the side. As Awang's handwriting gradually increased, the deep worry on his face gradually began to dissipate.
"Sir, you are so wise! If you hadn't stood up for me in this matter, I really don't know what to do. I will never forget your kindness." Liu Quan said gratefully.
After Awang finished writing, he carefully sealed the letter with wax. If Miss Wang insisted on pursuing the matter, he would use this letter as evidence to make his position clear to the Wang family and propose marriage on Liu Quan's behalf. If Miss Wang did not want to pursue the matter, they would just pretend that what happened last night never happened and wait for the wedding to be held between Miss Wang and the young master of the Lu family.
"Come here!" Awang ordered, "Make sure to personally deliver this letter to the Lu family and hand it to Lu Yong. No mistakes!"
Liu Quan's eyes fell on the words "Second Miss Wang" written on the envelope, and he suddenly realized it. He couldn't help but secretly admire the young master in his heart. He knew that the young master's move was intended to warn Hu Yong and let him understand that if they insisted on insisting on this matter, they would offend the entire Chen family, which was definitely not a consequence that the Lu family could easily bear.
"Thank you, young master!" Liu Quan was full of gratitude and bowed quickly.
"Don't say that, Uncle Liu." Awang waved his hand and walked towards the door, saying, "It was because you saved me that you fell into the trap they set. Well, I'm glad you came back safely. I still have to go sell baba, and Taohua is still waiting for me in the store." After that, he walked briskly and soon disappeared outside the door.
There was a crowd of people outside the Baba King's shop, packed with people coming to buy baba.
"Oh, the baba here tastes so good, not only delicious, but also very filling!" said an old lady with a smile on her face, holding the baba she just bought in her hand.
"Who says it's not?" an elderly man nearby chimed in. "Their corn cakes are so big. I buy two and they're enough for a full meal. Unlike the cakes sold on the street ahead, they're so tiny. I can eat five and still not feel full."
"I came early today on purpose," a young girl squeezed into the crowd and said loudly, "The poop here is in limited supply. If you come too late, you won't be able to buy it!"
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Jizhou
Afan drove his ox cart in a daze all the way to the gate of Jizhou City. Looking at the tall city walls and the magnificent gate, he couldn't help but sigh, "It's worthy of being the most prosperous city in Yan State. Look at this place, even the bricks look so beautiful."
The procession into the city moved forward bit by bit like a long, slowly creeping dragon. Finally, it was Afan and Yang Qingfeng's turn.
An officer looked at the two men nonchalantly and said expressionlessly, "The entrance fee is five cents per person, and eight cents for an oxcart, for a total of eighteen cents."
Upon hearing this, Afan's eyes widened and he shouted in disbelief, "Why don't you just rob them? Five cents a head, and even oxcarts are charging a toll. So, are you charging for the air here too?"
The officer guarding the city gate was disdainful of Afan, seeing that he was just a young and energetic boy. He really didn't want to waste any more words with such a half-grown boy, so he scolded him impatiently, "Why are you howling? If you don't have money, then go away and don't get in the way here!"
Ah Fan's face flushed red as he shouted, "Don't give them any money! How can they charge a city fee even for livestock? This is clearly an exorbitant fee!"
When the officer heard this, he was shocked. This guy was here to cause trouble on purpose. His face darkened and he picked up the spear in his hand and walked towards Afan aggressively.
He glanced at Afan and snorted, "What nonsense are you talking about, kid! This is Jizhou City. How can it be compared with those poor and remote places like yours? Look at this city, which brick is not made of silver? Without these entrance fees, how could Jizhou be so prosperous today? If you are reluctant to pay these few cents, then go somewhere else and don't cause trouble for me here!"
"You...you are simply unreasonable!" Afan was not afraid of the officers in front of him at all.
He remembered what Aunt Xiuying had said: "The truth will prevail." He now consciously sided with the truth, figuring that if he couldn't convince the official, he could simply seek out the justice that could prevail.
"My dear officials," Yang Qingfeng said with a smile on his face, "this little bit of silver is not a courtesy, please accept it with a smile. If there is more, just treat it as a cup of tea to moisten your throat. I am a newcomer and don't know the rules. I hope you will be magnanimous and not take it to heart." As he said this, he carefully handed over a grain of silver.
The officer's eyes lit up. He reached out and snatched the silver. He weighed it expertly in his hand, a look of satisfaction on his face. Then he slowly said, "You're smart. Go in. Young people are always reckless. You're lucky to have run into a few of us who are easy to talk to. If you'd run into someone tough, you'd probably end up in jail."
"You..." Afan's eyes widened with anger. He rolled up his sleeves and was about to rush forward, but Yang Qingfeng was quick-witted and pulled him back.
"Alright, Afan." Yang Qingfeng lowered his voice and advised seriously, "When we're out and about, it's better to avoid trouble than to cause any trouble. Don't cause any trouble easily."
Afan was so angry that he glared at the officials guarding the city, but in the end he forced himself to hold back his anger.
He was filled with anger, cracked his whip vigorously, and drove the ox cart slowly into the city. "It is because of these greedy parasites that Dayan is gradually corrupting."
After passing through the city gate, you will see a wide street in front of you. On both sides of the street are stalls of vendors doing business. The constant hawking sounds are intertwined, making the street very lively.
Outside the stall are two neat rows of two-story shops, with red lanterns hanging down from the upper floors.
The streets were bustling with people: wealthy merchants in finery, peddlers carrying shoulder poles, and children playing and laughing, weaving through the crowds. The entire Jizhou City was bustling with activity, seemingly unaffected by the disaster.
"This place is indeed the economic center of Dayan!" Yang Qingfeng couldn't help but sigh. He had been to the capital, and although the capital was also prosperous, in his opinion, it was still not as lively and prosperous as this place.