Early the next morning, Ji Lie finished washing, put on ordinary clothes, and left the Youzhou Palace.
The only person following him was Laifu, a servant hired by Zhang Changde.
Laifu is young and clever, and he is responsible for purchasing everything that is needed in the palace.
Among the servants in the mansion, he is the one who is most familiar with the situation in Youzhou City.
"Your Majesty, where are we going?"
Laifu said respectfully.
"Don't call me Prince when you're out."
Ji Lie ordered while looking at the scene on the streets of Youzhou City.
"What do you call me?"
"Well, I am the rich young master Chang Wei, and you are my personal servant."
"I obey, villain!"
Laifu responded and asked again,
"I wonder where the young master wants to go?"
"I have a treasure here that I want to sell. Do you have any candidates?"
Ji Lie asked casually.
"This... villain doesn't have a suitable candidate."
Laifu looked embarrassed, but then his eyes lit up as if he remembered something,
"But the villain does know someone. He makes a living as a broker and has a wide network of contacts in Youzhou City."
"That's great, take me there!"
Ji Lie nodded.
Under Laifu's guidance, the two walked slowly toward the city.
However, what he saw and heard along the way made Ji Lie a little shocked.
Many unkempt and skinny people, with grass tags stuck in their heads, lay feebly on the street corners.
But in the restaurant across the street, there are many fat and wealthy businessmen, who are holding the singer in their arms to drink and have fun!
It’s true that the wealthy family is stinking of wine and meat, and the roads are freezing to death!
This situation made Ji Lie feel quite heavy in his heart.
In the current Great Xia Dynasty, under the appearance of singing and dancing, there are undercurrents.
There are treacherous ministers and eunuchs in power.
The powerful gentry in various places control the local political power, land annexation is serious, and the people are living in dire straits.
But Ji Lie's cheap father is mediocre and incompetent, and only knows how to indulge in pleasure.
This is why he dared to kill Li Zhuo without fear of being investigated by the court.
Outside the Great Xia Dynasty, the Hu people in the north were watching with eager eyes, and the Japanese people in the east would cross the sea to harass them from time to time.
As a time traveler, Ji Lie could tell at a glance that the Great Xia Dynasty was about to fall apart!
Because of this, Ji Lie must make money early and build up his own power, so that he can have the ability to protect himself in the troubled times in the future.
While he was thinking about his future development, Laifu took him to a restaurant called Zui Qingfeng.
This restaurant is decorated with splendor and splendor, and the guests who come in and out are all luxuriously dressed and elegant.
"Stop, what are you doing?"
The waiter standing at the door blocked their way and said with an arrogant expression.
Ji Lie glanced at him and said calmly,
"Let's discuss some business with your boss."
"Our boss has a lot of things to do every day, and not just cats and dogs can see him."
The waiter sneered.
"I have a big deal with your employer. If there is a delay, can you bear the responsibility?"
Ji Lie's face was calm, but his eyes had a hint of sternness.
Hearing what he said, the waiter couldn't help but feel something in his heart.
Even though Ji Lie is young and dressed in ordinary clothes, there is something special about his gestures and demeanor.
This waiter has been in Zuiqingfeng for a while and has met many big shots who like to keep a low profile.
If it turns out to be what Ji Lie said, if his boss finds out, he will definitely peel off his skin!
Thinking of this, the waiter's attitude became respectful.
"Please wait a moment, young master. I will go and report to our boss right now!"
The waiter entered the restaurant obediently. Laifu, who was standing by, looked at Ji Lie with eyes filled with wonder.
How did this prince of his own become so powerful after he faked his death and was resurrected?
In just a few words, he dismissed the contemptuous waiter. It was really a good idea!
After a while, the waiter came back and said respectfully,
"Master, please follow me."
The two of them followed the waiter into Zui Qingfeng and headed straight to the second floor.
The waiter pointed to the room in front,
"Our boss is inside, sir, please come in."
"wait for me here."
Ji Lie told Laifu, then opened the door and walked in.
The room was clean and tidy, except for a middle-aged man who was making calculations.
Hearing the noise, he raised his head and looked at Ji Lie.
The man is not that old, with a round face and a suit of silk and satin, which makes him look a bit rich.
The light that flashed in his eyes from time to time made Ji Lie understand that this person was not a simple person.
When Ji Lie was observing the other party, the other party was also observing Ji Lie.
Seeing the slightly childish-looking Ji Lie, Yang Dehou, the owner of Zuixian Tower, couldn't help but frown slightly.
At such a young age, what kind of big business can you negotiate with yourself?
But after seeing the leather boots Ji Lie was wearing, Yang Dehou's pupils shrank slightly!
You must know that ordinary people either wear straw sandals or cloth shoes.
Those who can afford leather boots are mostly rich and powerful!
Not to mention Ji Lie’s sparkling eyes and her noble temperament that are not hidden by ordinary clothes!
This young man must be the son of a wealthy noble family!
Yang Dehou immediately put away his contempt!
"I wonder what you are doing, young master?"
Ji Lie noticed that the other party's eyes were on his boots, and then he realized that he was a little careless and forgot to change his leather boots.
He coughed lightly and said calmly,
"My Majesty, Chang Wei, I heard that the Yang family has a lot of connections in Youzhou City, so I have a business that I would like to ask you for help with."
There is no family named Chang in Youzhou City, so Chang Wei must be his pseudonym.
Yang Dehou thought to himself, but did not expose it, but smiled enthusiastically,
"It turns out to be Mr. Chang. I have long admired your name. Please sit down quickly! I wonder what kind of business Mr. Chang wants to do?"
"To be honest, I want to run a wine business in Youzhou City. But I'm new here and I'm not familiar with the place..."
After Ji Lie sat down, he chuckled and said,
"Besides, I don't like to appear in public, so I would like to ask Mr. Yang's help to find a partner."
"Youzhou is located in a remote area and has a cold climate. Selling alcohol is a good business."
Yang Dehou smiled, then changed the topic and sighed,
"It's a pity that the wine business in the city is close to saturation. I'm afraid it won't be that easy if you want to get involved."
When Ji Lie heard this, he just smiled lightly and said,
"Don't you know something, Dongjia Yang? This wine of mine is different from other wines. Please try it first, Dongjia Yang."
As he spoke, he took out a small bottle of wine from his arms and placed it on the table.
Although Yang Dehou was a little disapproving, he still picked up the wine bottle and poured himself a glass.
However, when the wine fell into the glass, his expression changed and he stood up!
This was the first time Yang Dehou had seen such crystal clear wine without any turbidity since he was born!
Especially the strange aroma of wine, it is even more assaulting your nostrils!
