The emperor of the Dayan Empire fell seriously ill and died. The fifth princess Xiao Yaer ascended the throne and became the new emperor. The new emperor of the Dayan Empire ascended the throne, but it did not cause much sensation among the people.
In the empire, the once-prominent Long Family General's Mansion was in a state of defeat. After the Long family's elders and young children withdrew, the place became deserted and no one cleaned it. In just a few months, it had become covered in dust and no longer had its former glory.
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Returning here gave Long Yanhua a feeling of coming back again, but it was not the feeling of going home. For her, a place with family is home, and this is the home where her family lives.
Since the death of Xiao Xing, the old emperor of the Dayan Empire, no one in the royal family has dared to make trouble for her existence. As a disciple of the Martial Saint, now that the Martial Saint has returned and she has the support of the Martial Saint behind her, who dares to offend her? So knowing that she is
No one from the "rebellious gang" of the Long family captured her. Instead, they allowed Long Yanhua to leave the palace and return to the Long family.
The familiar yet unfamiliar Long family is no longer glorious, but she believes that one day, the Long family will be stronger than now.
"Ling Ling, go and call our people back." Long Yanhua ordered calmly.
"Yes! Master." Song Ling agreed, and the six or seven-year-old child hurriedly ran out of Long's house and ran towards the outside of the city.
He turned his head and glanced at the bird bear on his shoulder, "Go follow Ling Ling and protect her if necessary."
"Okay, Master." The childish voice was not as sweet and soft as Lingling's, and the current appearance of Cultivated Bird Bear was still enough for people to look past.
Long Yanhua once adopted some orphans outside the Dayan Empire. It has been a year now. Maybe this time is still short, but after going through hardships, those orphans who stayed behind are the most trustworthy and can be used. It is time for them to arrive.
It's time to see the world. They are also needed to restore the Long family to its former glory.
"We are going to the slave market. It is also time to buy some maids and servants and tidy up the Long family again." She took Lin Yiyun's hand and looked into his eyes. The dark and deep pupils seemed to be telling a lot of concern.
, worried, distressed, she has to bear so much by herself.
Lin Yiyun couldn't help but squeeze Long Yanhua's hand and nodded heavily, "Leave these matters to me. Our Lin family can get many excellent slaves."
Faced with his kindness, she shook her head slightly, "Lin Yiyun, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I do this for my family, not for myself. Although we...will get married sooner or later, but~~well
, some things still need to be clearly distinguished." Long Yanhua's face turned slightly red.
Lin Yiyun was startled for a moment, then gave a rare smile, "Where did you think you went? I'm concerned about you, but...since you said so, let's go for a walk."
With that said, the two of them walked towards the largest underground black market in the capital, the slave market...
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The slave market has the largest flow of people, the worst environment, and the filthiest place. Here, there is a stinking smell everywhere, and rats, lice, and fleas are everywhere.
Located next door to the slums in the capital, in a large market built with simple sheds, groups of dirty men and women dressed in tattered clothes squatted or sat around each other, shivering, with a stick on their head.
A piece of straw. The people here are slaves who can be traded and bought and sold. They have no sex and are pitifully cheap. This is also the place where the lowest slaves are bought and sold.
The wooden fence is worthy of enclosing, blocking everything in the market. There are many entrances and exits to the slave market, and the fee to enter is only two small copper coins.
After paying the money, the two entered the door. The ground under their feet was still a little muddy. It had just rained heavily two days ago in the capital and the ground was still wet. The appearance of Long Yanhua and Lin Yiyun immediately caused many informants to crane their necks to look over.
The two beauties and handsome men are a perfect match. Looking at their clothes and temperament, anyone with a discerning eye can tell that these two are not ordinary rich people. Only wealthy people can cultivate such noble and proud young masters and ladies.
"Master, Miss, would you like me to take you around here? I know the best about this place, Dessan. What kind of slaves do you want to buy? I will definitely be able to introduce you to the best one."
A man in his thirties came over and said with a flattering look on his face. The man's words always sounded like a profiteer, but he seemed to be quite flexible. Long Yanhua nodded, "Then you give it to us."
Lead the way, we want to buy some maids with clean hands and feet, and some servants who can do things quickly."
Upon hearing that this time the employer wanted so many people at once, Desan immediately smiled and said, "Okay, young master and madam, please come with me."
Slaves are also divided into three, six and nine grades. Those squatting on the outside and covered with filth are the lowest slaves. Most of those slaves have injuries, big or small, and they were transported from other places or captured.
, and walking through the slave group inside, there are ordinary slaves, which are perfect for daily use. There are also some who have martial arts, but most of them are warriors and the like, who can guard the gate and guard the courtyard.
As for the middle-level slaves, they are those with better strength. They may be warriors or masters, or they may be some beautiful beauties. It is not a bad idea for rich people to buy them back for entertainment, but the price of these middle-level slaves is on the high side. There are also high-level slaves,
However, if you want to buy high-level slaves, you need to be introduced to other places. The environment here is harsh, and people who come to buy slaves usually spend a small amount of money and buy ordinary goods.
"I wonder what price the young master wants to buy a slave?" Desan actively introduced, "The low-level slaves here cost five copper coins, the average slaves cost twenty copper coins, and the intermediate slaves are divided into three, six, and nine grades, with prices ranging from one to ten silver coins.
No wait..."
Although they knew that buying slaves was cheap, Long Yanhua and Lin Yiyun did not expect that slaves were so cheap.
There was no expression on his face, "Let's look at ordinary slaves. I hope to buy some honest maids, preferably those who have worked as maids in the courtyard of a big house. Well, also, they must not have a bad record."
Yanhua said, buy some that have been maids since childhood, so that you can follow the steps immediately when you arrive at the general's mansion and know what to do.
"Okay~~ Miss and Master, please come with me." At this moment, Desan also saw that the young master and the young lady he was leading the way did not say a word. The young man did not say a word. It was mostly because of the young lady's request, so he also regarded himself as the young lady.
As a customer, treat me more attentively.
The three of them stopped in front of a group of women wearing coarse cloth. When a man in his forties saw De San coming, he immediately came over without looking at the introducer De San and directly received Long Yanhua and Lin Yiyun.
."What slaves do you two want to buy?"
"Uncle Meng, these two young masters and young ladies want to buy some nimble maids and some honest servants." Desan continued to please. He was the informant who introduced him. After the young master and young lady bought slaves here,
He took another commission, so he was particularly attentive.
When the man called Uncle Meng heard this, he seemed to realize that the customer's requirements this time were a bit high, but this proved that there was a business opportunity! He immediately nodded and said, "Master, Miss, please take a look." As he said that, he counted out thirty one by one.
Many people stood out from the crowd. "These used to be the maid's, keep them for safe use."
Long Yanhua looked at them one by one and was stunned. Most of the thirty or so people in front of her looked familiar. Although they were dressed in coarse cloth and looked downcast with their heads lowered, she could never mistake them.
"You used to be... the maids of the Long family?" she asked softly, but her voice shocked a group of people and suddenly raised their heads.
"Little Miss Third!" Someone called out her identity in surprise.
She is really a maid from the Long family! I didn’t expect that after the collapse of her Long family, even the maids in the family were sold! What a shame.
"Boss, I want all these maids, but you have to tell me who sold them." No matter who dares to touch her Long family members, she will seek justice.
"This...this..." Uncle Meng hesitated, "Miss, our business has rules and certain information cannot be disclosed..."
"I bought everyone for one gold coin. I don't have to look for the rest." He glanced up and saw that a gold coin was already sandwiched between his two fingers. The meaning was obvious. As long as the other party said it, the money would belong to him.
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The slave owner, Uncle Meng, paused and couldn't resist the temptation. In fact, the confidential information he called was not that serious at all. He just said casually that since someone was willing to spend money to buy information, he would naturally not be stingy with a few words.
, "Miss, these maids were sold by the housekeeper of the Long family."
"Oh?" Grandpa can't recognize people so clearly? This answer surprised Long Yanhua. The housekeeper of the Long family actually did such a thing.
A gold coin was thrown out and landed accurately in the hands of the slave boss. Long Yanhua looked at the maids of the Long family and said, "Follow me. Also, if anyone knows where our servants of the Long family were sold,
Just lead the way and take people back together this time."
"Third Miss, I know this." One of the maids walked out. She looked about fifteen or sixteen years old. This maid used to take care of her second brother, Long Xiaochen, and Long Yanhua had an impression of her.
"Then you lead the way."
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After walking around the slave market, Long Yanhua bought back the slaves of his Long family. Although some were still missing, most of the original maids and servants of the Long family were found. He gave them some money and told them to go back first.
After buying some necessary things and cleaning up the Long family, Long Yanhua and Lin Yiyun continued to wander around the slave market.
Desan followed the young master with a smile on his face. As an informant, his employer bought a lot of people this time, and his commission would not be less. It seemed that the two of them would continue to buy people, so
He even enthusiastically led the way. "Master, Miss, what kind of slave do you need? I will definitely recommend one for you."
"I want to buy some strong ones and bring them back to the nursing home. Hmm... preferably martial arts masters." Long Yanhua said frankly, but he didn't know how shocking her words were.