I trade in both worlds

The shop is not big, but the furniture inside is exquisite, with the warmth of rosewood, the solemnity of red sandalwood, the simplicity of nanmu, and the calmness of teak.

Each type of wood exudes a unique charm, and Xu Ziqing was attracted to these furniture at first sight.

Xu Ziqing walked to a rosewood desk and gently stroked the delicate texture.

"Sister Li, look at this desk. Do you know what kind of wood it is made of?" Xu Ziqing turned and looked at Li Wan'er.

Li Wan'er walked closer and took a look, then shook her head and said with a smile, "I don't know anything about wood."

As he was speaking, a shopkeeper dressed in a long gown and with a kind face came over. He was wearing a clean cloth shirt and had a kind face.

Seeing that Xu Ziqing was interested in the wood, he took the initiative to introduce it to her: "Miss, you have good taste. These woods are all carefully selected and of high quality. The desk you mentioned is made of rosewood. Rosewood has a fine texture and a warm color, making it very suitable for making furniture. Rosewood is not only beautiful, but also durable."

Hearing this, Xu Ziqing agreed with the shopkeeper's vision. She continued browsing the furniture in the store, and suddenly, a dressing table made of rosewood caught her attention.

The dressing table stands quietly in the corner. It has smooth lines and a simple yet elegant shape, exuding an indescribable noble temperament.

The dressing table is carved with exquisite patterns, and every detail looks so delicate and perfect.

"Boss, what kind of wood is this dressing table made of?" Xu Ziqing asked.

The shopkeeper smiled and replied, "Girl, this dressing table is made of rosewood. Rosewood is the king of woods. It has a calm color and fine texture, just like an ink painting. It is very suitable for making high-end furniture."

Xu Ziqing nodded: "This dressing table is not cheap, right?"

The shopkeeper held up five fingers and said slowly, "Five thousand taels."

After hearing this, Xu Ziqing was shocked. Five thousand taels, this price was indeed expensive in Dayun Dynasty. She originally thought that she could get it for a few hundred taels.

"It's really expensive." Xu Ziqing sighed.

The shopkeeper shook his head and said, "This is a dressing table made of top-grade rosewood, hand-polished and took several months to make. The price is really not expensive."

She looked at the shopkeeper and asked, "This is the only set of this dressing table. Do you have anything else?"

The shopkeeper shook his head and said with a smile: "Miss, you don't know that the furniture in our shop is custom-made according to the needs of customers. Each piece is unique."

"This dressing table was also custom-made, but it has not been taken away yet. However, if the girl likes it, I can also make one for you according to your needs."

Hearing this, Xu Ziqing asked, "Boss, how long will it take to make this dressing table?"

The shopkeeper thought for a moment and said, "It will take at least two months, because red sandalwood is rare and needs to be carefully polished to show its charm. But don't worry, young lady, we will do our best to satisfy you."

Xu Ziqing felt a little regretful when he heard this.

She looked at the shopkeeper and said with a smile, "Thank you, shopkeeper. I'll go back and think about it."

Walking out of Muxiang Pavilion, Xu Ziqing felt a little complicated. The money she had was just enough to buy four dressing tables.

The prices of items like Luohan beds, Eight Immortals tables, and antique shelves are expected to double.

Seeing that she was in a low mood, Li Wan'er said, "Xiaoqing, if you don't mind, you can go to the pawnshop and have a look. You should be able to find a lot of furniture made of good wood there."

"Xu Ziqing's eyes lit up when he heard this, and then he clapped his hands and said in annoyance: "Oh, why didn't I think of this."

"I've always been looking for new furniture, but I've overlooked the treasure trove of pawnshops. There are old furniture there, and maybe I can find some good wood."

The old furniture in the pawnshop, after years of baptism, often reveals a kind of ancient and vicissitudes of beauty that cannot be matched by new furniture.

Li Wan'er smiled and looked at the sky. The afterglow of the sunset was gradually fading away.

"Let's go tomorrow. It's getting late now, and the pawnshop might be closed. There is a pawnshop near our escort agency, called Baoyuanzhai."

"Baoyuanzhai is the premier pawnshop in the capital, and its transactions are fair and impartial."

"Moreover, Baoyuanzhai is also well-known in the martial arts world. No matter whether it is high-ranking officials or chivalrous men, they are all willing to deposit their valuables here."

"More importantly, Uncle Zhao, the owner of Baoyuanzhai, and my family's steward have been close friends for many years."

Hearing this, Xu Ziqing nodded happily: "That's great."

Only if you have acquaintances in the pawn shop can you see the real good stuff.

Xu Ziqing returned to the inn under the moonlight, but he was already thinking about tomorrow's itinerary.

As soon as he stepped into the door of the inn, Xu Ziqing couldn't wait to walk to Xu Ziqi's room and knocked on the door. Xu Ziqi's gentle voice came from inside: "Come in."

When I opened the door, I saw Xu Ziqi sitting at the desk, holding a book in his hand and reading attentively.

Xu Ziqing walked quickly to him, his eyes sparkling with excitement, "Brother, I thought of a good place."

Xu Ziqi looked up and saw Xu Ziqing's excited face. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "What good place?"

Xu Ziqing smiled mysteriously and uttered two words: "Pawnshop."

Xu Ziqi didn't react for a moment, his brows slightly frowned, and he seemed surprised by the suggestion.

Seeing this, Xu Ziqing further explained: "The pawnshop in ancient times was a place where many talented people were hiding, and it collected all kinds of things."

"There are furniture made of precious wood, gold, silver, jade, porcelain, books, and so on. Everything you can think of is available."

"I think if we go there and look for some valuable furniture, we might be able to find some valuable furniture. Even if we can't sell it as antiques, the valuable wood will be worth a lot of money."

After hearing this, Xu Ziqi nodded thoughtfully.

However, pawnshops are a place where good and bad people mix together, so you need to be careful.

"Xiao Qing, your idea is good, but it's hard to tell the real things in the pawn shop. We have to be careful not to be fooled by those fakes."

Xu Ziqing smiled and said confidently, "Don't worry, brother, I know what's going on. Besides, the owner of the pawnshop has a good relationship with the manager of the escort agency. Sister Li will take me there tomorrow. With her around, I won't be cheated."

Seeing this, Xu Ziqi put aside his worries. He believed in Hongbang Escort Agency and Li Wan'er.

So he nodded and said, "Okay, then you should be careful when you go to the pawn shop tomorrow and don't cause any trouble."

After hearing this, Xu Ziqing nodded, turned around and went back to her room to rest.

The next day, the carriage stopped in front of an antique building. On the lintel hung a plaque with carved dragons and painted phoenixes, with three large characters "Baoyuanzhai" inscribed on it. The plaque was shining with gold and looked very imposing.

There is a big word "Dang" written in gold paint on the door, which looks majestic.