My subjects are too rebellious!

After taking care of all matters, Qin Chuan left the Jinyiwei Yamen, thinking about taking a good look around the capital.

When I came to this dynasty, I hadn't taken a good look at what kind of life the common people led.

He glanced at the six government offices near Zhengyang Gate and watched the officials busy coming in and out.

This seems to be a sign of the dynasty's rise to power, right?

After crossing Chang'an Avenue, Qin Chuan couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the large mansions around him.

This is probably the center of the first ring road in later generations.

Qin Chuan did not stay any longer. There was no point in looking at the houses of these high-ranking officials. Even if they were rich, they might not be as rich as me.

Except Heshen.

Cross Dazhong Bridge, arrive at Dazhong Street, and walk towards Sanshan Street.

Pushing aside the rain in front of him that was blocking his view, the scene on the street was revealed.

The scene in the downtown area was unusually lively, with a wide street packed with people and a constant stream of pedestrians coming and going.

The vendors on both sides of the street set up their stalls close to each other, and the stalls were filled with a wide variety of goods, including all kinds of silks, spices, and delicacies.

Bright lanterns sway in the wind, the smell of fireworks from street stalls fills the air, and tempting snack stalls can be seen everywhere.

The sounds of shouting, bargaining, whispering, laughter, and children's crying and laughing were intertwined together.

"The smell of fireworks in the world is the most soothing to the hearts of ordinary people."

Qin Chuan couldn't help but sigh.

He looked towards a jewelry store on the street and walked up with a smile on his face.

The vendor was a middle-aged man with a slender build. When he saw Qin Chuan and the others walking towards his stall, he immediately gave a standard bright smile.

"I wonder what you are looking at, my lords. These are all top-quality jewelry at reasonable prices."

Seeing Qin Chuan pick up a jade hairpin, the vendor smiled even more brightly.

"Oh, this gentleman has a good eye. This is the most precious treasure in my stall."

"But it's made of top-quality Hetian jade, and it was crafted by a famous craftsman."

"If I buy this home and give it to my wife, we will be such a loving couple."

Yu Huatian and Zhang Rang had seen all kinds of treasures, and they could tell at a glance that this was just a piece of miscellaneous jade.

They both could see it, so how could it escape Qin Chuan's eyes? After all, the original owner grew up in the imperial palace, so naturally he had high standards.

Seeing Qin Chuan smiling without saying anything and putting down the jade hairpin, the stall owner's smile froze.

After carefully examining the three people's clothing and positions, I immediately understood.

This is the young master who went shopping with his servants. After figuring it out, the stall owner slapped himself a few times.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, sir. I didn't recognize the real thing. This jade hairpin looks too much like my Hetian jade hairpin. I put it in the wrong place."

Qin Chuan found it interesting, watching the stall owner apologize and slap himself in the face, but the force of the slap was so small.

Seeing that Qin Chuan seemed to be interested, the stall owner quickly took out a small wooden box. After opening it, there was indeed a jade hairpin inside, but could this be the same?

The difference in the material can be seen at a glance.

Looking at the emerald green and white jade Ruyi hairpin in the wooden box, Qin Chuan really liked it.

Because he thought this hairpin matched Mei Niang very well, and he had never given her anything.

"Let's make a price."

When the stall owner heard these simple and straightforward words, his heart was filled with joy and he immediately stretched out his palm.

He shook his five fingers and said, "Our store is small-scale and the prices are affordable. We don't sell this jade hairpin."

"But I think it is destined for you, so I decided to reluctantly give it up for five taels of silver."

Qin Chuan actually had no idea about silver. After all, he had never even touched it.

But Zhang Rang behind him was not happy: "Five taels of silver? Do you think my master is an ignorant peasant?"

Hearing the shrill voice, the stall owner looked at Zhang Rang strangely and was about to retort, but he inadvertently saw Yu Huatian's gloomy face.

"Why, do you still want to commit murder in the street?"

"This is the capital, under the feet of the emperor. If you dare to commit murder in the street, I will go to the East Factory to report you!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Huatian laughed in anger and was about to step forward to argue, but was stopped by Qin Chuan.

Although the stall owner is a bit cunning, there is no business without cunning.

And from the words, we can also hear that the image of Dongchang in the hearts of the people has indeed changed in recent times.

However, a hairpin made of material with poor water content is worth at most one or two taels of silver, but now she is asking him for five taels, which really makes him feel wronged.

"This jade hairpin is really not the best I've seen. I really like your hairpin, but I don't have to buy it."

"I'll offer one ounce of silver. If you're willing, we can do the deal over there."

After saying that, Qin Chuan thought the stall owner would bargain with him, but Jing directly handed the hairpin and the wooden box to Qin Chuan.

"Deal, give me the money."

Qin Chuan was stunned when he saw the stall owner stretching out his hand for money.

He looked back at the two of them awkwardly, and after confirming their eye contact, Qin Chuan understood.

Still gave too much.

Yu Huatian handed over a tael of silver very reluctantly. Seeing the stall owner taking the silver with a smile on his face, Qin Chuan felt very angry.

I always feel like I'm being taken advantage of. Indeed, spending more money equals losing money, and losing money equals being at a disadvantage.

Seeing Qin Chuan's unhappy expression, Yu Huatian said lightly: "My Lord, do you want me to teach that guy a lesson?"

Originally, Qin Chuan was still immersed in the unhappiness of being cheated the first time he bought something, but when he heard Yu Huatian's words, he immediately turned around and looked at him and said seriously.

"This matter ends here."

"Yes, sir."

Qin Chuan ignored the two of them, stroking the wooden box in his hand, thinking in his heart.

You can't just give this gift to one person, so if you're going to give it to one person, why not give it to all three?

Thinking of this, Qin Chuan walked inside until he reached the end of the street, where he came across another stall selling jewelry.

This stall was obviously different from the other stalls because he had words written on the side of the stall that read "Five Strings of Cash per Stall", which were randomly chosen.

Now Qin Chuan was satisfied, because after a quick glance, he found that the ingredients on the stall were very ordinary, even rubbish.

But, it's a thoughtful thing.

Qin Chuan went forward to make his choice, and the vendor just stood aside and watched, neither greeting nor shouting.

After a long period of selection, Qin Chuan finally picked out a Xiuyu lotus hairpin and a white jade candle hairpin.

After Yu Huatian threw down a tael of silver, the few of them continued to wander around the street.

The shops along both sides of the street are crowded with customers.

Qin Chuan found everything new and interesting, just like the dramas he had watched in his previous life.

Teahouses, pawnshops, and clinics. Just looking at the words on the plaques at the entrances, I was dazzled.

The street vendors were shouting, one after another, as if they wanted to spread their voices throughout the entire street.

"Ai wowow, fragrant and soft Ai wowow."

"Tea, one copper coin a bowl, sir, come and have a taste."

"Fried glutinous rice cakes, four coins for one, come and have a look if you pass by."

Qin Chuan looked at these and found them very novel, so he went forward to try them one by one.

At first, Yu Huatian tried to stop him, after all, he believed that the emperor should not eat casually.

But how could he possibly win over His Majesty? Yu Huatian had no choice but to eat with the emperor.