Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 213

Chapter 213: Chapter 213

"What useful purpose does this so-called treasure serve?"

Privately, Su Tao asked the system. If this supposed treasure didn’t have much use, she wouldn’t bother searching for it.

After all, she had been snubbed by Shen Wenchen many times before. Now, the gathering was more critical.

If her luck could only be used to survive, it would be more than enough for her to live peacefully here for a lifetime. Still, she had personal ambition, the desire to build something worthwhile.

She had lived a hazy twenty-six years in her previous life. Now that she could restart, she refused to place all her hopes on men, as she had done before.

The gathering was now her best opportunity.

[Unable to detect the purpose of the treasure—]

The mechanical voice of the system rang out, and Su Tao immediately turned and walked away.

If it couldn’t be detected, she could wait. At this crucial moment, she was too lazy to bother about other things.

Chi Sheng and Xiaoqi followed the crowd inward. After only a few steps, they saw Su Tao again.

She also spotted Chi Sheng. After offering a nod and a smile, she did not linger, but stepped away from the dense crowd.

Chi Sheng returned the smile and, once she left, ushered Xiaoqi further into the crowd.

[Ding - Chi Sheng’s Favorability +1

Current Favorability is 20

Keep up the good work, Host—]

Hearing the increase in favorability, Su Tao’s previously troubled mood brightened up significantly, and she went home feeling relieved.

By the time Shuangshuang realized she needed to find Su Tao, she was already deep in the North Market, and despite looking everywhere, she could not see her young mistress.

The thought that she had lost their young mistress made sweat break out on Shuangshuang’s back.

She was not a Yan City native, her duties in the Su Residence involved doing a range of rough chores, and she rarely ventured out.

After a previous maid was sold, Shuangshuang, who was only a young girl doing the older women’s work, was chosen to serve Su Tao due to her youth and pitiful circumstances.

Although she was chosen to serve, Su Tao spent very little time in the residence, more often inspecting the various stores in the city. Except for the unusual occasion when they did not discuss official matters, Shuangshuang was usually left waiting in the residence.

At first, she was careful not to annoy Su Tao, mindful of the older individuals’ advice. But then, realizing that her mistress was not strict, she began to let her guard down a bit.

Now the young girl found herself lost in the crowd, unsure whether she could return to Su Residence. Moreover, if something happened to her mistress, she would be in deep trouble.

Hidden aside with a few men, Shen Wenchen saw a young girl in the crowd frantically rushing around and pulling people aside to ask something. He couldn’t help but frown.

Who was this girl?

"Sir, that’s... that’s Miss Su’s maid." One person noticed Shen Wenchen’s frown and reminded him quietly.

"Go ask her what’s wrong."

Shen Wenchen said just that without another glance in that direction. Instead, he looked towards the North Market.

He had just heard from Liu Jie that Nannan and the others were also in the North Market.

He hoped they wouldn’t encounter any trouble...

Nanzhi, who was watching an Indian snake charmer, sneezed unexpectedly.

The sudden sound startled the Indian, causing him to miss a note on his flute. This, in turn, alarmed the crowd, making everyone step back.

The Indian chuckled twice, grabbed the snake in his hand, and once again attracted the attention of the crowd.

After causing such a scene, Nanzhi felt embarrassed. After dropping a few copper plates, she pulled Shen Miaomiao out of the crowd.

"Sister Nanzhi, did someone miss you?"

Shen Miaomiao teased Nanzhi with a wink.

"Nonsense." Nanzhi nudged her waist, causing the young girl to burst into giggles.

Gu Lang, who was following the two girls, was somewhat confused.

Do Middle Kingdom girls always get this excited when they catch a cold?

Shen Miaomiao had lived in Yan City for two years, but had never really explored the large markets because she was busy earning her livelihood. Nanzhi was not familiar with the streets, so they followed a Hu merchant’s guide through the markets.

As the three chatted and strolled, the topic of the goods Gu Lang sold in the morning came up.

"How much did you get for that celery seed? How much per pound?"

Nanzhi had told Shen Miaomiao about her activities over the past few days and asked if she was interested in doing business together.

The Shen Family now consisted only of Shen Miaomiao and her parents. Even though they had sought refuge with her uncle, they ultimately had to fend for themselves.

In particular, Aunt Guihua and Shen’s third couple were in poor health due to the struggles they encountered while fleeing, and their conditions were slowly worsening.

In the past, Shen Miaomiao earned silver by doing embroidery work to contribute to her family. Now that there was a more profitable business opportunity, she was willing to seize it.

However, after hearing the price of the celery seed, she was still hesitant.

She had only managed to save four taels over the course of two years. Although her stepmother left behind some money when she ran away, they had no real relationship, and Shen Miaomiao felt uneasy about using the money.

Knowing that this young foreigner was the one who sold Nanzhi the herbs, she was curious.

"Initially, it was one hundred and fifty wen per catty. Later, they increased the price themselves, raising it to eight hundred wen." Gu Lang scratched his head with an innocent face.

Nanzhi was taken aback upon hearing the price.

She knew that cumin was expensive, but she had not imagined that it could reach eight hundred wen per catty.

Thinking about how she had bought two hundred catties of herbs for one hundred and fifty wen apiece, Nanzhi swallowed hard.

Was this man so enthusiastic today because he had regrets about their deal and wanted to reclaim his goods?

Although Nanzhi was apprehensive, Shen Miaomiao was almost caught with her eyes popping out.

Spice that costs eight hundred wen a pound!

What kind of spice is this that it can be so expensive?

A pound of this spice is equivalent to her mother’s half-month allowance!

When she realized that Nanzhi said she was going to sell kebabs with this spice, the girl shook her head.

How much do they have to sell skewers made with eight hundred wen per pound spices in order to return to their original investment?

"I didn’t expect it to sell for so much either." Gu Lang saw their shocked expressions and responded with a shy smile.

He planned to return home this time and, after his sister got married, bring his brother-in-law back to the Central Plains for business.

Although it was a hard trip, he could earn dozens of taels a year.

"Well, about yesterday’s deal..."

"Once sold to you, it’s your goods." The young man understood her concerns and spoke with a serious look.

A deal that has been made cannot be retracted no matter what happens.

If such a thing were to happen in the village, people would despise it!

Nanzhi nodded, her expression complicated.

"I don’t even know your name yet."

"My name is Gu Lang."

The young man’s face bore a sincere smile that was extremely radiant, just like the sun.

"My name is Lin Nanzhi, and this is my younger sister, Shen Miaomiao."

The three officially introduced themselves. As they were about to continue exploring, a scream suddenly rang out from nearby.

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