Boerhan warmly invited Yongle and his friends to stay at his palace, but Yongle refused, as they planned to stay on the Zhaoyang ship for the night, which would be safer. However, Boerhan invited them to his palace, and Yongle and Mu Yunxi did not refuse.

They made an appointment and Boerhan sent someone to pick them up the next day.

The next day, the carriage sent by Burnham arrived at the Zhaoyang ship on time. It was pulled by two black horses with shiny fur. The carriage was crafted entirely from ebony, its glossy black body intricately carved with patterns, the winding lines resembling ancient and mysterious runes. The wheels were massive yet not heavy, their spokes meticulously forged, their edges inlaid with a circle of golden trim, gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight.

The carriage door slowly opened, revealing the interior covered in gorgeous red velvet cushions, soft as clouds. The surrounding panels were meticulously woven with gold leaf, depicting scenes from Western mythology, bringing gods and heroes to life. A crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling. Though unlit during the day, its shimmering quality evoked an extraordinary opulence. Between the seats sat a small, exquisite silver wine cabinet, filled with bottles of exotic wines, their aroma lingering faintly throughout the carriage. Yongle and Mu Yunxi exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with curiosity, before gracefully boarding the carriage and heading towards Boerhan's residence.

Inside the carriage, she secretly marveled at Boerhan's generosity. She gently stroked the soft velvet cushions, her eyes fixed on the bustling street scene outside the window. She asked Mu Yunxi, "Yunxi, what is the status of this prince in the Kingdom of Fandora?"

Mu Yunxi thought for a moment and replied, "I guess he's about the same as a prince! But Boerhan should be a prince, and a prince shouldn't be able to leave the capital. And here in our country, there are foreign nobles with hair and eyes similar to these people. They have five ranks of nobility: duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron. Duke is the highest rank, followed by marquis, then earl, and viscount and baron are fourth and fifth respectively."

"Equivalent to a prince..." Yongle nodded silently, took another look at the decorations in the carriage, and sighed: "No wonder it's so grand!"

After a while, they arrived at Boerhan's residence. The first thing they saw was a white marble building. The edges of the building were inlaid with golden patterns, which shone brightly in the sun, showing its luxury and grandeur.

The gate slowly opened, and the servants stood respectfully in two rows to greet them. Yongle was the first to exit the carriage. She looked up at the magnificent building before her, but her heart was not overly moved, only a sense of novelty. Boerhan walked over quickly, looking at them eagerly.

Yongle still bowed slightly, and Mu Yunxi followed suit.

"Lord Boerhan, thank you for your invitation. We are very grateful." Mu Yunxi spoke their language not very fluently, mainly because the grammar and pronunciation were different from modern ones, and she still had to slowly figure it out.

Boerhan was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "Dear Miss Mu, this is just my way of showing respect."

Mu Yunxi still said politely: "Thank you for your kindness. I hope we can happily talk about each other's culture and affairs next."

Boerhan nodded repeatedly, then led them into the luxurious mansion.

The fountain in the courtyard is also made of white jade. The water flows like a stream, and where the water droplets splash, there seems to be sparkling golden light.

After passing through two doors, we entered a magnificently decorated hall. White silk curtains fluttered in the breeze, and golden candlesticks illuminated the room with a bright and warm glow. After we took our seats, maids filled gold-rimmed white jade cups with fragrant tea, and the aroma of tea rose to the air. Then, musicians played soft music, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, yet also a sense of dignity and elegance.

After talking with Boerhan for a while, Mu Yunxi gradually mastered their pronunciation and became more and more fluent. Although the maids, servants, and guards who came to serve her didn't show it on their faces, they were all praising in their hearts: "Master Mu is amazing!"

Immediately afterwards, the prince's servants began to bring out exquisite plates. On the plates were golden mango shortbread, emitting an alluring aroma. The crust was a light golden yellow, as if tinged with sunlight. It was crispy and crumbly, and the flesh was sweet and delicious. There was also a dish of white mushrooms stewed with snow milk. The white broth was rich and mellow, and the white mushrooms were tender and smooth.

After savoring the delicious food, Mu Yunxi put down the teacup in her hand, her eyes falling on the exquisite pastry remnants on the table. She asked casually, "Lord Boerhan, we are new here and don't know much about your country. I wonder what the currency exchange rules are in Pandora? We want to buy some items, but we can't make any purchases because of the different currencies."

Prince Boerhan raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of surprise in his eyes, but he quickly regained his smile. "Our currency is called the Pandor. Its exchange rate with the currencies of neighboring countries is quite complicated, but generally speaking, one Pandor is equivalent to about three silver coins of the Bangsoa Kingdom."

Seeing the confusion on Mu Yunxi's face, he suddenly said, "I was confused. I forgot that you haven't been to Bangsuoya yet."

Mu Yunxi nodded thoughtfully, then asked Boerhan, "We brought some food and items from home when we left. I wonder if we can sell them on Mutila Island and exchange them for currency to buy some things we like?"

After hearing this, Boerhan thought for a few breaths before frowning and saying, "Can you let me see what it is first?"

Mu Yunxi agreed immediately and told Yongle about her conversation with Boerhan, letting her make the decision. After Yongle nodded, she said to Boerhan, "Okay!"

The group then proceeded to the harbor. Boerhan followed them onto the deck of Zhaoyang Ship No. 3. Yongle ordered the opening of several large chests, revealing richly colored, finely textured fabrics and uniquely shaped, finely crafted silverware. Boerhan's eyes widened, a look of astonishment on his face. The weaving techniques and patterns on these fabrics were unmatched in Pandora, and the silverware was exquisite beyond imagination.

"Did you bring all these?" Boerhan couldn't help but reach out and touch the cloth, feeling the silky texture.

"Yes, Your Excellency," Yongle replied with a smile. Mu Yunxi translated Yongle's words.

"If I use these in exchange, I'm afraid I can get quite a lot of Pandor coins." Boerhan quickly calculated in his mind, "And if we introduce these novel items, they will definitely cause quite a stir in the country."

Mu Yunxi watched Boerhan's expression change, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. "Then does the Lord Prince agree that we can sell it here?"

Burnham came back to his senses and nodded quickly, "Of course, but sell it to me!" At this moment, he was thinking about how to use these new things to gain profits and enhance his reputation.

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