Evil Doctor Princess - Chapter 42
Chapter 042 Baby Glass Lamp
“I didn’t expect someone to cooperate with her magic. Her assistant hid on the tree and threw the black cloth down.”
Bai Junzhuo looked coldly at the white phosphorus powder all over the ground. “I don’t want to disobey Grandma. Moreover, if I told others about this method of extinguishing the fire, few people would understand. Therefore, I can’t touch that profound woman for the time being,” Bai Junzhuo said coldly.
“If Miss Bai needs it, I can kill that person.”
“Don’t do this!” Bai Junzhuo suddenly raised his voice, “Don’t kill people without moving. I naturally have a way to deal with the person who harmed me. Don’t interfere!”
Shen Qing was stunned. She nodded and said, “Since Miss Bai is unwilling, then forget it. However, Miss Bai must be careful. After all, you are in the open and others are in the dark. Don’t fail to defeat those people when the time comes. You have to trouble my master.”
“Thank you for your concern!” Bai Junzhuo said angrily.
“No need. I’m here to protect Miss Bai on the orders of my master. It’s only right that I care about Miss Bai.”
Bai Junzhuo glanced at him and said, “Since I know about this method, I’ll go back and rest. I still have things to do tomorrow.”
After saying that, she took the lead and left. However, Shen Qing did not move. She asked from behind her, “Miss Bai knows the tricks of this swindler, but she did not tell Old Lady about it. Then why bother investigating it?”
Bai Junzhuo did not turn around. “I just hate the feeling of being unclear.”
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The next day, Lin Bailian begged Mrs. Zou to allow Bai Juntao, Bai Junzhuo, and Yin Xun to go together.
Before the appointed time, Bai Juntao and her maidservant Cui Ying, who were wearing exquisite makeup, were already waiting at the entrance of the Bai Mansion.
About fifteen minutes later, Bai Junzhuo slowly walked over, followed by Xingzi. Bai Juntao’s expression changed instantly. In the end, he smiled and greeted her, “Third Sister, why are you alone? Where’s Young Master Yin?”
Bai Junzhuo looked at her amusedly. “Young Master Yin is the owner of our Alchemy Hall. I have no right to watch him all the time. How can I know where he is? If Eldest Sister cares about him, ask him yourself.”
Bai Juntao’s face flushed red. “Sister, you’re joking. You’re just asking politely.”
Bai Junzhuo nodded and smiled, “Since that’s the case, then let’s go together.”
Bai Juntao was unwilling, but she couldn’t shame herself and say that she wanted to wait for Young Master Yin. After hesitating for a moment, she touched the sachet hanging on her waist and nodded, “Mm, we sisters should also reward this lantern in Luoyang.”
The two of them walked side by side with smiles on their faces, but they seemed to be divorced from each other.
The lantern festival was not far from the Bai Clan. Starting from Nanshi City, it spared twelve miles until it reached Luoshui. Usually, the merchants who had interactions would gather in Tzu Hui, where they would guess lantern riddles, exchange experiences, discuss business, and expand their connections.
In his memory, Bai Junzhuo had only participated with Duke Bai once when he was young. Now that he thought about it, this lantern festival was really interesting. It had the same meaning as modern businessmen holding balls, but it was more friendly to the people, that is, it went deeper into the consumers.
She had an increasingly favorable impression of this country. Previously, she had been busy living. Bai Junzhuo had never intentionally come to understand this country. This place was similar to the Tang Dynasty, and the customs were open. Women could even go out to do business like men.
Just as Bai Junzhuo was about to take this opportunity to get in touch with other merchants and gain a deeper understanding of the country, Bai Juntao suddenly pulled her back and said, “Third sister, Yong Lou has arrived. Let’s go up.”
Bai Junzhuo turned to look at the Yong Tower in front of him. It was gorgeously decorated and lively. It stood in the middle of Cihuili, and was the only way for merchants to pass by.
Bai Junzhuo didn’t want to go in for the time being. “Sister, go. I want to see the lanterns on the street.”
Bai Juntao seemed to be a little shocked, and then she said, “I’m afraid that little sister doesn’t know why she wants to enter the Yong Tower, right? The people walking and talking outside are all small households that can’t stand on the stage. The larger households will set seats in the Yong Tower, and our Bai Clan will have fixed seats every year.”
“This, little sister really doesn’t know.” Bai Junzhuo shook his head.
Bai Gonglu did not intend to manage the Medicine Hall. Other than Bai Gonglu, no one in the Bai Clan would bring Bai Junzhuo to such an event. Of course, she did not know.
“Then come with me.” Bai Juntao pulled her hand and was about to enter.
“Wait,” Bai Junzhuo did not move. He shook his head and said, “Big sister, go in. I still think the lanterns outside are pretty tight. I’ll go in and find Big sister later.”
“This” Bai Juntao was a little embarrassed. If Bai Junzhuo was unwilling to enter, her plan would be impossible.
“Big sister, go. Young Master Yin will also be coming later. I believe Grandma told him about the Harmonious House. If he can’t find us, how good would it be?”
When Bai Juntao heard the words “Young Master Yin”, her expression immediately softened. She nodded to Bai Junzhuo and said, “Then come over earlier.”
Bai Junzhuo replied, then he and Xing Zi plunged into the crowd.
Luoyang was divided into pieces. This was not Nanshi City, and the streets were relatively narrow. At this moment, there were lanterns of various colors on both sides. There were also peddlers selling all kinds of things, which made it even more crowded.
Bai Junzhuo and Xingzi strolled around as they walked. Bai Junzhuo saw that this lantern was indeed exquisite and beautiful, so he bought two lotus lanterns. One was handed to Xingzi and said, “It’s for you.”
Xing Zi took it with a smile and hurriedly praised, “Miss, you are really too kind to this servant!”
Bai Junzhuo was also happy. Tonight, there was no need to worry about that stall in the Bai Manor. It was delicious and spicy!
He didn’t want a large group of people to suddenly gather in the streets and form a circle around him, not knowing what they were doing.
Xingzi hurriedly called out to Bai Junzhuo, “Miss, there seems to be something good to see over there! Shall we go over and take a look?”
“There are too many people.” Bai Junzhuo looked around for a while and said hesitantly.
“This servant has a way to squeeze in!”
Before Bai Junzhuo could finish speaking, Xingzi pulled her head into the crowd. Turning left and right, she squeezed into the innermost part of the crowd. Bai Junzhuo’s clothes were a little messy from being squeezed. She patted her chest and said, “You little girl, I’ve spoiled you so much that you’re getting more and more presumptuous!”
“Wow!” Xingzi did not hear Bai Junzhuo’s words at all and exclaimed, “Miss, Miss, look!”
Bai Junzhuo secretly sighed. Forget it, she was a female doctor with a higher education, and she did not have the intention to enslave others. She looked up in shock from Xing Zi and couldn’t help but be stunned.
The person on the lower platform held a multicolored glass lamp in his hand. On the lamp were dozens of transparent crystals of various colors. Bai Junzhuo was unable to get close to its workmanship, but he was so shocked by the lamp that he was speechless.
“Hehe, readers, next, I will talk about the origin of the thirty-third crystal stone. Let’s talk about the past …”
“Shopkeeper Liu, do you want to sell this lamp or not?” Someone below interrupted him.
Another person shouted, “We know that your Liu Ji pawnshop is full of treasures, and we also know that you won’t sell fake goods. You don’t need to waste your breath anymore, just ask for a price!”
Shopkeeper Liu cupped his fists and smiled, “Thank you for your kindness. I won’t waste any more words. Twenty years ago, when I accepted this lamp, I paid 8,000 taels of silver. Now, from 8,000 taels onwards, the highest bidder will get it.”
Someone below immediately shouted, “I’ll pay 9,000 taels!”
“10,000 taels!”
“12,000 taels!”
Bai Junzhuo sighed helplessly. No matter how beautiful she looked, she didn’t have the money to buy it.
He turned around and wanted to call Xing Zi to leave, but he discovered that he had already been pushed out of the crowd. His surroundings were filled with black heads, so where was Xing Zi’s figure?
“This damn girl!” Bai Junzhuo turned around helplessly, thinking that he would teach her a lesson when he returned to the manor.
Just as she took a step forward, she crashed into a person’s embrace. She hurriedly lowered her head to apologize, but the person whispered, “One hundred thousand taels.”
His voice wasn’t loud, but it was as if it was loud.
Bai Junzhuo raised his head. It was Yin Xun!
“Why are you here?” She asked in surprise.
“100,000 taels, quickly bid.” His words seemed to be urging him, but his tone did not change.
Bai Junzhuo finally reacted and said to him, “Where do I have 100,000 taels of silver to buy this lamp?”
Yin Xun looked at her amusedly. “Naturally, it was me who gave it to her.”
Only then did Bai Junzhuo react. It turned out that he had also taken a fancy to this lamp. She looked at the noisy crowd below the grandstand and was too lazy to show off. She said to Yin Xun, “If you want to shout for yourself, why do you want me to show up?”
Yin Xun said slowly, “Miss Bai, have you forgotten that I am your master? How can there be any reason for you to personally appear when Master wants something?”
“You!” Bai Junzhuo was slightly angry. He raised his head and glared at him, but his expression was calm. He looked straight at her as if he was saying that it was useless for you to be anxious or angry. I was just pulling him like this. What are you doing?
This expression really made her unable to deal with it. Forget it, she was not such a shy person. Just show off when you show off. Why bother with him?
“Eighty thousand taels. The Shen Clan’s uncle has offered eighty thousand taels. Is there anyone else who can raise the price?” Shopkeeper Liu shouted again.
Uncle Shen? Bai Junzhuo looked at Shen Ze in the middle of the crowd. He looked like he was in his thirties. His face was charitable and his appearance was upright. There were only two servants behind him. He did not look like a traitor or a villain.
However, this person had to be careful in the future.
“100,000 taels.”
Bai Junzhuo said, his voice loud and soft. Everyone turned to her as soon as the price was announced.
The crowd fell silent for a while before someone suddenly said, “Hey, isn’t this the third young miss of the Bai Clan’s Medicine Hall?”
Shopkeeper Liu did not expect such a high price. He hurriedly asked, “Miss Bai has offered 100,000 taels. Will Boss Shen continue to increase the price?”
Shen Ze had witnessed how powerful Bai Junzhuo was in the last battle between Shang Lu and this was the first time he had seen Bai Junzhuo. He tilted his head and looked at Bai Junzhuo carefully. Finally, he smiled politely and humbly and shook his head. “Since Miss Bai likes this lamp so much, I, Shen, will not be loved by others.”
Shopkeeper Liu handed the lamp to Bai Junzhuo. Bai Junzhuo stretched out his hands and carefully held it.
At this time, Shen Ze walked over leisurely and said with a smile, “Miss Bai doesn’t seem to be very familiar with this price increase transaction.”
Bai Junzhuo tilted his head to look at him, “What do you mean?”
