Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 212

Chapter 212: Chapter 212

Apart from Nanzhi, Shen Miaomiao also noticed the strange stall.

"Sister Nanzhi, look over there, that person is so strange!"

Shen Miaomiao whispered excitedly to Nanzhi.

Most of the streets were filled with foreign merchants selling some peculiar objects, all neatly dressed to attract business.

Why is he covering his face with a straw hat when it’s not sunny or rainy?

And the items on his stall were all dirty, no matter how she looked, she couldn’t make out exactly what they were.

"Don’t look over there. If we encounter the law enforcement, we just need to notify them."

The grand market meeting would be held the day after tomorrow, and those with nefarious intentions would surely make their move, so they should be careful.

She isn’t Su Tao, she wouldn’t have any "unexpected encounters".

After listening to this, Shen Miaomiao nodded her head, and their group continued towards the market gate.

Shen Zhiyu and the other kids were short, they could only see various colors of clothing in the crowd, and finally, when there were no other options, Lin Yicheng and Lin Ercheng placed their sons on their shoulders.

Seeing her two older brothers carried by someone, Shen Zhiyu clenched the hand of her younger sister, Little Yuanbao, but did not speak. She behaved and held her grandmother’s hand tightly, fearing she and her sister would get lost.

Little Yuanbao looked at Lin Zihan and Lin Jian with envy.

After only a few steps, Lin Yicheng stopped again, he bent over to lift Shen Zhiyu up onto his shoulder.

The little one hadn’t reacted, and suddenly her field of vision became extraordinarily wide.

Lin Yicheng, naturally tall and burly, drew many sideways glances with two children on his shoulders now.

Seeing this, Lin Ercheng bent over and looked at Yuanbao.

"Yuanbao, do you want to sit on uncle’s shoulders?"

"Yes!"

Yuanbao nodded vigorously and giggled as Lin Ercheng placed her up on his shoulder.

On their way, before they had even walked half a street, their group had become Lin Yicheng and Lin Ercheng, two couples leading four children to wander the streets, Lin’s parents and the elderly couple from Shen family leisurely sauntered behind them, while Shen Miaomiao and Nanzhi roamed between various stalls.

Everyone was enjoying their own shopping.

Just as they neared the market entrance, Nanzhi spotted Liu Jie about to enter the market. Seeing him preparing to lead others inside, Nanzhi hastily waved at him.

Liu Jie happened to glance in their direction, and without asking too much, he approached them with several law enforcement officers.

Seeing their official uniforms, pedestrians hurriedly made way and their path was smooth.

"Sister Nanzhi, what’s wrong?"

"We just saw a suspicious vendor on the street, wearing a gray robe and a straw hat. The items on his stall don’t look like merchandise, you guys should be careful."

After listening to Nanzhi, Liu Jie’s face lost its smile, after confirming with them the direction, he nodded to his subordinates and hurried over.

Watching them head toward the end of the lane, Nanzhi and Shen Miaomiao sighed in relief and resumed their stroll.

Who would have thought that just after entering the market entrance, Nanzhi ran into Gu Lang, who was pulling his camel, preparing to leave.

Upon seeing the person coming, the young man’s eyes shone a little, and he walked towards them with his camel.

"Lin... Miss Lin!" Gu Lang was very enthusiastic, and Nanzhi was somewhat curious at his cheerful appearance.

What’s he so happy about?

Did he find some silver?

"My goods have all been sold out!"

Gu Lang showed a wide grin with his teeth out.

"Congratulations, congratulations."

Nanzhi nodded in congratulation, yet was still confused as to why he came over especially to tell her.

Shen Miaomiao looked at the foreign young man giggling in front of them, and then at Nanzhi, wisely standing aside without saying a word.

"Miss Lin, are you going to visit the market?"

"Yes...."

"Then let me show you around! I set up a stall inside today, I know the way. I’ll put my camel away, please wait for me!"

Gu Lang thumped his chest, without waiting for Nanzhi to speak, he led his camel to the side.

As Nanzhi watched the teenager and the steward talking, she felt her head start to swell.

Why was this person so enthusiastic?

Besides, it was only a market fair, surely it didn’t warrant someone to guide them...

On the other hand, Gu Lang had already spent ten wen coins, and had checked his camel with the steward at the entrance of the marketplace.

"Lady Lin, let’s go!"

"No need, we can stroll around by ourselves." Nanzhi waved her hands, politely declining.

"It’s big and crowded inside, it would be more convenient if I guide you!"

Gu Lang was serious, which led Nanzhi and Shen Miaomiao to feel a little unsure.

How big could a marketplace possibly be?

Could it make them lose their way?

It was only after Shen Miaomiao and Nanzhi entered the market that they felt a bit dumbfounded.

The inside of the North Market was packed with people; all they could see were throngs of people and colourful flags waving in the wind.

The flags were covered with unfamiliar characters, which looked somewhat peculiar.

"North Market is huge!"

Gu Lang exclaimed.

When he came earlier in the morning, there were already lots of people!

Luckily, not all the stalls were rented out yesterday; a few undesirable spots were left.

After paying twenty wen, he got one.

He had initially thought that it would take a long time to sell out his goods, but in only two hours, everything was sold out.

Moreover, the prices had increased quite a lot!

The last twenty pounds of aniseed were sold for eight hundred wen per pound.

Piya was sold for a hundred wen per pound.

Even the few skins he brought with him were completely sold.

Although he didn’t understand why the people were hiking the prices by themselves, it was always good to sell more and earn more silver.

Now, calculating, he had a total of sixty-four taels of silver on him.

When he returned, he would be able to buy twenty sheep for his sister’s dowry!

While Gu Lang was pleased, Nanzhi and Shen Miaomiao were dazzled.

Compared to the oddities in the alleyways earlier, the North Market was more like a large-scale exchange for precious treasures!

There were pearls, agates, jade, and gemstones for sale, as well as various woven goods, and even performers selling their skills.

What surprised Nanzhi the most was an Indian man sitting there taming a snake!

Su Tao was anxiously rummaging through the crowd for the "mystical treasure" that the system mentioned, but to no avail, so her mood was already gloomy. With Shuangshuang constantly exclaiming beside her, this made her even more agitated.

"System, what exactly is happening? You said there was a mystical treasure detected here, right? I’ve been looking around for a while now, but why haven’t I seen it?"

[The system has detected that the mystical treasure is moving — direction southwest —]

Southwest?

Su Tao’s beautiful eyebrows knitted together, just about to figure something out when she heard Shuangshuang exclaimed beside her.

"Miss! Look quickly! That man looks so weird!"

Shuangshuang exclaimed and pointed at an Indian man, covering her mouth and chuckling.

Her surprised exclamation made the people around look at them with some annoyance.

Su Tao’s train of thought was abruptly interrupted. She regretted bringing Shuangshuang with her.

"System, where is the mystical treasure now? Can you detect it?"

[Ding ——

The mystical treasure was last seen at the Lord’s Residence.]

Su Tao’s eyelids twitched, hesitating.