I, the wanderer of the universe, love making friends

Chapter 140 Late Sui Dynasty, Yangzhou

Yangzhou City.

After the city gate was opened at the hour of Mao, merchants and farmers rushed in and out of the city gate.

The cargo from the ship that arrived yesterday was unloaded at the dock and was brought into the city at this moment. There was a lot of noise and bustle everywhere, with carriages and horses running around.

From Yangzhou, you can go down the Yangtze River to the sea to Japan, Ryukyu and Southeast Asia. Therefore, Yangzhou became one of the most important transit stations for the country's external affairs, and it was busier and more tense than any other city.

There are five markets in the city, among which the South Gate Market facing the Yangtze River is the most prosperous. There are at least dozens of stalls of various sizes offering various kinds of food. It is an ideal place for passengers preparing to take a boat to the river to have breakfast.

In addition to being a transportation hub, Yangzhou has also been a world-famous fireworks resort since ancient times.

No matter if you are a wealthy businessman, a famous scholar who prides himself on his literary talent, or a playboy who loves swordsmanship, if you have not visited this place, you are not considered a hero in the world of romance.

For example, Shen Lang is currently staying in a brothel in Yangzhou City to learn about the local customs and practices.

Morning exercise is over.

Pull the woman aside.

I sighed softly in my heart: "A person as outstanding as me should have lived a brilliant life. How come after more than 20 years, I am still drifting in the sea of ​​desire... No, from now on, I will abstain from sex for half an hour."

"Sir..." the woman beside him asked, "Do you want me to send some hot water in to wash up?"

"Go ahead." Shen Lang nodded. It was time to finish his morning exercise and go out for a walk to explore Yangzhou in this era.

He has been here for three days, and during these three days, he has basically figured out the general situation.

Now it is the Sui Dynasty.

However, since Yang Guang ascended the throne, he was ambitious and launched many foreign expeditions. He was also extremely extravagant, built many palaces and villas, went on tours four times, levied heavy taxes, and made the people suffer.

Even bandits were everywhere, and heroes from all over the country rose up in rebellion and proclaimed themselves kings. The Sui Dynasty no longer had the splendor it had when it was first founded.

The city of Yangzhou, which was established as Jiangdu County by the Sui Dynasty, stands at the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Standing here and looking out from the window, you can see the riverside pier outside the city, which is full of large and small ships, and it looks very lively.

And he was very sure that he had come to the world of "The Twin Dragons of Tang Dynasty".

Because in addition to the Sui Dynasty, when he came to this brothel, he also saw two children around ten years old at the door of a bun shop.

I heard Old Feng's concubine Zhensao, who was selling buns, calling their names. One was called Kou Zhong and the other was called Xu Ziling.

The woman named Zhen Sao was indeed beautiful. When Lao Feng handed the steaming vegetable and meat buns to Zhen Sao in front of the shop for them to sell, the impatient customers rushed to pay.

Except for these two people.

There is also a reward called "War God Atlas", and it is said that the martial arts in it are all from the martial arts metaphysics of ancient times.

The martial arts in it surpass ordinary worldly martial arts. There are a total of forty-nine moves, especially the last move "Breaking the Void", which even touches the secrets of heaven and earth.

However, Shen Lang is not interested in breaking the void for the time being.

He has traveled through so many worlds, and it is no different from breaking the void.

As for how high his martial arts skills were, he couldn't say.

It was because when he came, he saw this brothel at first sight, and then became addicted to it, and had never touched anyone there.

While waiting for the hot water to be brought, Shen Lang sorted out the thoughts in his head.

During these three days, I have been getting to know the local customs and people.

He doesn't have the ability to dominate the world. People should know their own limitations.

But if it comes to replacing others and stealing the fruits of others' labor, he still has confidence.

Therefore, he could only make it his responsibility to save those women.

There is a saying: If you are poor, you should take care of yourself; if you are rich, you should betray the world.

If he's not a traitor, then wouldn't it be a waste of time?

While I was thinking about these questions, I suddenly heard a knock on the door.

"Water delivery man." The person outside the door shouted.

"Come in." said the woman on the bed.

The door was pushed open and two maids came in carrying basins of water.

After putting it down, he walked out.

"Wash my face first." Shen Lang said, "I have something else to do today."

He does have something else to do. Now we only know that he has come to the Sui Dynasty, but we don’t know anything about the plot.

If you want to meet those famous women, you can't stay in this place all the time.

Wash your face.

He paid the bill with the coins he had picked up on the way and left the brothel.

When I came outside, I found that the atmosphere today was a little strange because there were a lot more soldiers and officers on the street.

It's just that I don't know what the situation is for now. Shen Lang didn't take it to heart.

He is not a high-ranking official in the court, so there is no need to inform him when someone comes.

Let’s go to Zhen Sao’s bun shop first.

This was the busiest time, and Sister Zhen was sweating profusely from her busy work.

Shen Lang looked at her carefully again. This Zhen Sao looked really good. No wonder she was favored by Yu Wenzhi later.

I don’t know if Old Feng is still capable. If not, he doesn’t mind helping out.

Just as she took the buns, a young man popped up from behind her. He lowered his body deliberately, then said to Zhen Sao with a smile, "Hello, Zhen Sao, eight meat buns, please."

Shen Lang took a look and saw that it was the protagonist Xu Ziling, but this had nothing to do with him.

It wasn't like he was here to make friends with these two.

Besides, they don’t have beautiful wives, so why waste their time?

At the moment, Xu Ziling was beaten black and blue, which was really unpleasant to look at.

When Sister Zhen saw him, she subconsciously turned around to look at Old Feng and the eldest wife who were busy in the kitchen. Seeing that they were not paying attention, she felt relieved.

While dealing with other customers, he quickly took out a few buns and gave them to Xu Ziling.

After getting the buns, Xu Ziling immediately squeezed out of the crowd.

He turned around and ran to the side.

Shen Lang continued to eat buns and wait by the side. When he saw that there were fewer customers, he walked forward.

When Sister Zhen saw him, she asked, "Sir, what kind of buns would you like?"

"I need to talk to Lao Feng about something." Shen Lang said, "It's time for him to pay me back the money he owes me."

"Debt collector?" Sister Zhen was stunned for a moment, then called Lao Feng over.

Old Feng is not very good-looking, and having Zhen Sao as his concubine is like putting flowers on cow dung.

Three days ago, Shen Lang had already inquired about it. It was because her parents owed money and her father valued money more than anything else, so he sold her to Lao Feng as a concubine.

Old Feng looked at him secretly. The man in front of him looked dignified and did not look like those thugs. On the contrary, those rich young men in the city with fine clothes and jade belts could not match his style.

Not daring to offend easily, he asked suspiciously, "Sir, you said I owe you money?"

"Yes." Shen Lang nodded, "So I'm here to collect debts today. Don't you remember that?"

Old Feng frowned, having no impression at all.

After hesitating for a moment, he said, "I really don't have any impression. Did you recognize the wrong person? I, Old Feng, really have never borrowed money from you."

"Really?" Shen Lang nodded. "In that case, how about I discuss a business deal with you?"

"What business?" Old Feng was even more confused.

Shen Lang took out a necklace he had found in Wei Wuya's rat hole. "This pearl necklace is from the Guixu area of ​​the South Sea. It was salvaged by the Hentian clan. What do you think of its quality?"

He has a lot of this kind of stuff, but they are not from Nanhai Guixu, and he doesn't know it, he just said it casually.

Old Feng was stunned for a long time, "Sir, are you planning to sell this to me?"

"Yes and no." Shen Lang said, "I just happen to be in need of a maid. How about exchanging this necklace for Zhen Sao? I'm a fair trader."

"Change to Sister Zhen?" Old Feng was shocked and turned to look at Sister Zhen next to him.

Mrs. Zhen was horrified. She never expected that another man would take a fancy to her.

Before she could say anything, the vicious woman rushed over, snatched the necklace away, and while looking at it, asked, "Sir, do you really want to exchange this woman?"

"Yes." Shen Lang nodded. "Do you want to change it?"

He took out a copper coin, twisted it lightly with his fingers, and the coin turned into powder.

The Fengs, who had already confirmed the pearl, were greatly shocked. The eldest wife of the Feng family nodded repeatedly and said, "Change it, change it."

Shen Lang nodded in satisfaction and said to Sister Zhen, "Let's go."

When you first arrive in Sui Dynasty, you will get +1 maid.

He was used to the life of the young master of Yihua Palace, and he always needed someone to help take care of his daily life.

Start with the maids, like Li Xiuning, and then get to know them slowly.

Sister Zhen lowered her head and followed him out of the bun shop, out of the market, and onto the street. She then asked in a low voice, "Where are you taking me, sir?"

"Go to the cloth shop and change into clean clothes." Shen Lang said, "Don't you think this outfit doesn't match?"

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(End of this chapter)