Chapter 269: A Chance Encounter
When Zhou Shilin led the troops out of the city, it was said that many people went to see the excitement, but Qiao Ran did not join in the excitement, but followed Qiao Zhengyuan to the Chang'an Chamber of Commerce.
The appearance of the Chang'an Chamber of Commerce, which made them work hard to enter, does not look very magnificent, but it is very low-key, and it has a feeling of being hidden in the world.
The main building of the Chamber of Commerce is five stories high, although it is not a standout in Chang'an City, but standing on the main building to see the street scene of Chang'an extending in all directions is still unobstructed.
The Chamber of Commerce is not far from Huang Tiandao, but across the street, you can still see the situation on Huang Tiandao from standing on the main building, although there is no clairvoyance in hand, you can't see clearly, but you can vaguely feel a little bit of the excitement from the crowded heads.
Seeing that she frequently looked in the direction of Huang Tiandao, Qiao Zhengyuan also followed her gaze, then thought about it and said, "Today, the Great Governor escorted the troops out of the city, do you think this crackdown on bandits can go smoothly?" ”
After all, now he is a grasshopper on a boat, and he naturally hopes that Zhou Shilin's trip will go well.
"If the Great Governor doesn't have that ability, His Majesty won't send him to suppress the bandits." Qiao Ran retracted her gaze as she spoke, and turned her head to look at the main building of the Chamber of Commerce.
Qiao Zhengyuan didn't get any obstruction when he brought her in, and of course he didn't meet any welcome.
Even though it is good for a merchant to break into such a name after entering the city for less than a month, this alone is not enough for these wealthy families who have lived in Chang'an for a long time to come out to welcome a foreign merchant.
The account book is inside, and Qiao Zhengyuan, who came to the Chamber of Commerce to receive a license on the first day, naturally wants to come in and back up some records, such as the goods, types, and reserves under his name, so as to facilitate the dispatch of the Chamber of Commerce when necessary.
Qiao Zhengyuan walked to the table and sat down, looked at the girl dressed as a maid and walked towards the shelf where the account books were stacked, and he said, "I...... Do you want to write slower? "Rub it a little longer, so she can watch it longer.
"No, Master Qiao, you can do whatever you want." The account books of the Chang'an Chamber of Commerce are well organized, and it should be quick to find something.
"If it's too slow, it's suspicious." The girl waved her hand as she spoke, "You don't have to worry about me. ”
Qiao Zhengyuan was familiar with the goods under his name, but it had been written in just one hour, proofread it, and repeatedly confirmed that there was no problem, so he stood up, moved his shoulder a little and walked towards the girl who was standing behind the shelf and reading the account book.
"I'm all right." He said, glancing at what she was looking at, there was nothing but the account book, and she was looking at the account book.
Hearing that he had said it, the girl closed the account book, and then put it back on the shelf.
Because of this action, Qiao Zhengyuan was also able to see the words on the cover of the account book clearly.
I didn't see it clearly in the front, but it seemed that there were several princesses in the back, and she was looking at the account books of the princess's mansion?
His Majesty ascended the throne, and although several brothers are gone, there are still a few sisters who were left in the world. Since His Majesty ascended the throne, these princesses of that year were supposed to be promoted to the eldest princess, but His Majesty's edict has not been issued, and those princesses are still the titles of princesses.
However, although she was not promoted to the eldest princess, Her Majesty did not treat his sisters lightly. There is no harmony and no suppression, these princesses can be described as real rich idlers. Therefore, it has also become a big family in the city to raise "male pets". Even the people on the street know that as long as they see a noble person traveling on weekdays, there is a team of all kinds of men in front of them, who look good and are dressed in gorgeous clothes, and most of them are princesses who take male pets out to play in the mountains and rivers.
Of course, after looking at it for a long time, you can guess which princess in the sedan chair is based on the appearance of the male pet, for example, some like to be stronger, some like to be weak, in short, each has its own merits.
The girl put it back in the account book and didn't say anything, but walked out after him.
There are not many ordinary people in the Chamber of Commerce, and Qiao Zhengyuan took her along the way, except for two stewards and some miscellaneous servants, she didn't meet anyone else.
handed over the written things to the steward, and the steward took it, exchanged a few words with Qiao Zhengyuan, and prepared to let someone take the new Chamber of Commerce Master Qiao and his maidservant out.
A bright color suddenly appeared in view.
I don't know if it's because the Chamber of Commerce deals with account books, numbers and other things, and is used to being solemn and solemn, so that the entire construction of the Chamber of Commerce is a thick and deep color, and occasionally there is a touch of freshness and some grass and trees.
She watched the woman in the red dress approach, and when she got closer, she couldn't help but be a little disappointed.
It's not that I don't think this woman's appearance is good-looking, but compared with the stunning red dress in an instant, this woman's appearance and the red dress on her body seem to be completely polar.
She was born extremely white, with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes, and small facial features, just looking at her face and her demeanor, you would feel that this is a very gentle and beautiful woman, but such a woman is wearing such a flamboyant red dress, and the two extremes appear on a woman's body at the same time.
Qiao Ran couldn't help but look at it twice.
Qiao Zhengyuan saw that she looked at her twice, and waited until the woman walked farther away before asking the smiling steward, "Who is this?" It's actually a woman. ”
The steward replied: "This is Mrs. Lin." Her lanterns are so good that His Majesty praises them! She also has a lantern shop herself, and because of this lantern skill, she was also able to enter the Chamber of Commerce. ”
Lin Niangzi. Qiao Ran couldn't help but raise her eyebrows: she only got the lotus lantern she made a few days ago, and she didn't expect to see me so soon.
When he walked out of the Chamber of Commerce and got into the carriage, Qiao Zhengyuan couldn't help but glance at her: "You just looked at that Lin Niangzi, I thought I was going to do something again!" ”
"No, I'm just looking around." Qiao Ran spread her hands and explained, this old man Qiao said as if she was a troublemaker, and she wanted to deal with whoever she wanted.
There was nothing to say all the way, and when the carriage turned the corner, Qiao Ran walked down from the carriage, waved his hand at Master Qiao, and said, "Okay, Master Qiao can be relieved now, I won't bother Master Qiao for the time being." I'll come back to you again in the future. ”
Master Qiao snorted and lowered the curtain heavily.
He said this as if he were some kind of person who came and went at a moment's notice. After sulking for a while, Qiao Zhengyuan lifted the curtain again, wanting to give her another ride, but there was no girl in sight in front of him.
"It's really a lot of nobles, and you can't wait for a while?" Qiao Zhengyuan lowered the curtain and yelled at the coachman, "Go home!" ”