Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 285 Let’s go shopping together

After lunch, sunlight filtered through the lush leaves, casting dappled shadows. A gentle breeze caressed the flowers and plants in the courtyard, bringing bursts of fragrance. After everyone had their fill of food and drink, they all rose and returned to their respective courtyards to rest.

About an hour later, the afternoon languor gradually dissipated, and people began to get active again. Dugu Jingyao was the first to sit up from the couch and stretch. Then she called for Shijian, instructing him to prepare the carriage and bring a few more attendants to help with the transportation. This trip required a lot of luggage, and her cousin alone might not be able to handle it.

Shi Jian took the order and left, and Dugu Jingyao took Si Jian to the main hall. When they arrived, Liu Jingyue and Dugu Moyan had already arrived. Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi also appeared shortly after they entered the main hall.

Soon Shi Jian had the carriage ready and several strong attendants brought in. This busy procession lasted about an incense stick of time.

At this moment, Shi Jian hurried back to the main hall, bowed to Dugu Jingyao, and said respectfully, "My Lady, the carriage and servants are ready. I have also sent someone to Tianxiang Pavilion to reserve a prime private room as you instructed."

Dugu Jingyao nodded in satisfaction, looked around, and said with a smile to everyone present: "Okay, now everything is ready, let's go!" After that, she took the lead and walked out the door. Seeing this, the others followed.

When they arrived at the gate of the mansion, several female relatives lightly boarded the same richly decorated carriage, while Dugu Moyan rode heroically on a tall and mighty white horse, holding the reins and standing in front of the team to lead the way for everyone.

The Yunnan Palace was actually not far from the bustling market, but in order to ensure safety and comfort, they chose to travel by carriage.

As the wheels slowly turned and the rhythmic clatter of horses' hooves filled the air, the group gradually moved away from the palace. About a quarter of an hour later, the carriage finally came to a steady stop at the entrance to the market.

After the carriage stopped, everyone got off the horses or the carriage, tidied their clothes, and then walked towards the depths of the market with four attendants and several personal maids.

Along the way, the streets are lined with shops of all kinds, and there are many pedestrians. The sounds of shouting and bargaining are heard one after another, which is full of the breath of life.

Shen Zhenzhu stood in the middle of the bustling street, her eyes drawn to everything around her. She couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Wow, so lively!" She looked around and found that this place was very different from the East Market and West Market in Chang'an. But what exactly was it like? She fell into deep thought.

Murong Linzhi, who was standing by, saw Shen Zhenzhu frowning slightly, as if she was thinking hard, so he said sympathetically, "I think this place is a bit like a combination of the East Market and the West Market. It has the bustling and noisy East Market, and the lively and lively West Market as well."

Shen Zhenzhu suddenly understood and nodded in agreement: "Lin Zhi is absolutely right, this is exactly how I feel!"

At this moment, Dugu Jingyao, who had been leading the way, turned around, a mysterious smile on her face, and said softly, "Do you know why I chose to bring you here in the afternoon? Just wait patiently. After nightfall, you will understand the beauty of this place. The scenery then will be much more beautiful than it is now!"

As they were talking, they happened to pass by an exquisitely decorated clothing store. Dugu Jingyao pointed at the shop and introduced it to the group, "Why don't we go in and take a look? Since you two are new here, this shop is second to none. In addition to the common styles, they also sell unique Yunnan ethnic costumes."

When Shen Zhenzhu heard this, her eyes lit up instantly and she asked anxiously, "National costumes? What do they look like? Why don't we go in and take a look!" After saying that, she couldn't wait to walk towards the clothing store.

Liu Jingyue also took the lead and said, "Since the sisters want to see it so much, let's go in and take a look!"

Several people filed into the store. As soon as they entered, they were attracted by the dazzling array of clothes inside. Wherever they looked, they saw all kinds of clothes hanging on the hangers, which was dazzling.

The clothes on the first floor are all of the more common styles, but if you look closely you will find that the materials used in these clothes are all of the best quality.

Ascending the stairs to the second floor, one is greeted by an exhibition area showcasing ethnic costumes. The towering hats are particularly eye-catching, some even appearing to be necklaces, their thick, multi-layered forms creating a sense of heaviness.

Shen Zhenzhu examined the clothes with great interest, her eyes gleaming with curiosity and admiration. Seeing this, the salesperson enthusiastically stepped forward and explained the characteristics and origins of each style. Shen Zhenzhu listened with rapt attention, nodding in agreement from time to time, and began to carefully select items.

After careful selection, Shen Zhenzhu finally selected a few pieces of clothing she liked. However, she wasn't satisfied with just trying them on herself, so she turned around and grabbed Murong Linzhi, Dugu Jingyao, and Liu Jingyue beside her, saying with a smile, "Sisters, let's try on these beautiful clothes together!" Without further ado, she picked up a few sets of clothes that suited their figures and stuffed them into their hands.

The three women smiled at each other and gladly accepted Shen Zhenzhu's proposal. Soon, the four of them had changed into new clothes, admiring each other's outfits, and laughter echoed throughout the room.

Meanwhile, Dugu Moyan, the only man, seemed somewhat out of place. Perhaps because he lacked interest in women's clothing, or perhaps because the wait was too boring, he stood aside with a hint of helplessness.

The clerk was sharp-eyed and quickly noticed his condition. He smiled and led him to the specially designated rest area nearby.

This rest area is very comfortable, not only furnished with exquisite tables and chairs, but also provides tea and snacks. What's even more surprising is that there is a chess board and chess pieces on the table, as if specially prepared for those who need to while away the time.

After trying on enough clothes, they decided to buy a few and continued shopping. They looked left and right along the way until night fell, when they finally arrived at Tianxianglou.