Far East City and Golden Lion Market (Please Follow Up)

Chapter 28: "Far East City" and "Golden Lion Market" (Please Follow Up) "William, do you know the largest market in Far East City?"

Inside the carriage, Chen Mu spoke up.

After being intercepted last time, William had arranged for a dedicated coachman this time, while he himself stayed inside the carriage with Chen Mu.

That way, even if they were intercepted again, he could ensure Chen Mu would not be harmed.

However, he did not know that Chen Mu was already a peak knight.

If the same group from last time came again, Chen Mu alone could deal with all of them.

Hearing Chen Mu's question, William thought for a moment, then organized what he knew and told him.

"Golden Lion Market is the largest market owned by the family in Far East City. It is the center of exchange, trade, and entertainment in the city. As for the specifics, you'll understand once we get there, Young Master. I don't really know how to explain it."

Chen Mu did not press for details after hearing William's words. Since William said he would understand once they arrived, Chen Mu did not mind waiting a little longer.

Time passed, and the carriage soon reached Far East City.

From afar, Chen Mu could see the tall walls enclosing the city and its enormous gates.

The city walls were lined with defensive installations, making the place look like a massive fortress.

Quite a few people were coming and going through the gates.

When the Golden Lion Family's carriage reached the city gates, it drew no small amount of surprise, and everyone quickly made way.

Most of these people were residents of Far East Territory, so they naturally recognized the family crest on the Golden Lion Family's carriage.

The soldiers at the gates naturally did not stop the Golden Lion Family's carriage, and it was allowed through without difficulty.

After entering the city, the coachman left the carriage at the carriage station.

Chen Mu and William stepped out of the carriage. Quite a few people on the street looked their way with curiosity in their eyes, though none dared stare for long.

Chen Mu looked around at everything nearby. The first impression Far East City gave him was cleanliness.

That was right, cleanliness.

Leading away from the city gates were several main streets.

There was no piled-up garbage or clutter along either side of the streets. Instead, they were remarkably clean and orderly.

There were many pedestrians on both sides of the road.

Their clothes were not luxurious silk, but neither were they as filthy and disheveled as one might have imagined. On the contrary, they were neat and tidy.

Their faces were filled with ease and joy as they walked lightly along the streets.

So with just one glance, Chen Mu could tell that these people seemed to have a fairly high level of happiness.

As expected of the largest city in Far East Territory, the people here appeared to enjoy a decent quality of life.

Noticing the look in Chen Mu's eyes, William spoke softly at his side. "Young Master, we are currently in the Outer City District. Far East City is divided into the inner city and outer city, and Golden Lion Market is located in the central area of the Inner City District."

Chen Mu nodded and walked behind William.

Chen Mu tapped the street beneath his feet.

The streets were broad, paved entirely with smooth, level stone slabs. Shops, cloth stores, and some public facilities lined both sides.

The outer city was not actually very far from the inner city. Chen Mu and William were both knights and walked quickly, so they soon arrived in Far East City's Inner City District.

Compared with the Outer City District, the Inner City District was broader and cleaner.

It was also less noisy. Most of the people Chen Mu saw along the way wore luxurious clothing.

"There isn't even a single beggar?"

A trace of doubt arose in Chen Mu's heart.

Far East City might be prosperous, but having no beggars at all was too unusual.

Normally, even the largest cities had beggars.

"William, are there no beggars or people like that in Far East City?"

Since he had a question, he naturally asked it. Chen Mu did not think it was some taboo subject.

Hearing Chen Mu's question, William explained, "How could there be none? Even the Royal City would not dare claim it had no beggars.

"But in Far East City, beggars are not allowed to appear in the outer city or inner city. They are all in a place within the city called the Lower City District.

"Compared to the outer city and inner city, the Lower City District is much more chaotic. It is a mixed bag with all kinds of people.

"But this sort of thing cannot be eliminated anywhere. We can't exactly kill them all, can we?"

William's words cleared up Chen Mu's doubts.

William did not think there was anything wrong with what he had said, because that was simply how the Winter Kingdom was.

Nowhere was inhabited solely by the wealthy, without any poor people. Far East City was no exception.

The clear divide between classes meant that nobles would only live more and more extravagantly, while the poor would only grow poorer and poorer.

Although Chen Mu felt some ripples in his heart, he did not feel much emotion over it. After all, he himself was a noble.

Chen Mu was not the sort of person who held a noble identity yet hypocritically criticized class rule for being unfair.

Even if he were that sort of person, he did not have the ability to overturn class rule.

Without asking any more questions, Chen Mu silently followed behind William.

Compared with the outer city, the inner city also had many churches and monasteries, as well as some buildings resembling high-rises.

These buildings complemented one another in Far East City's layout and architectural style, creating the city's unique urban character.

Unlike the countless millions in any random city from his previous life, the entire population of Far East City did not exceed fifty thousand.

The two soon arrived at the Golden Lion Market Earl Arthur had mentioned.

The moment they entered the market, a bustling atmosphere rushed over them.

"So lively!"

Chen Mu exclaimed in surprise.

The moment he entered the market, he was instantly surrounded by all sorts of sounds.

The cries of merchants hawking their wares rang clearly in his ears, along with the sounds of buyers haggling with one another.

Compared with the quiet atmosphere when they had first entered the inner city, Golden Lion Market, located at the center of the Inner City District, was exceptionally bustling.

The market was packed with people, dressed in clothes of every color. Some carried shopping bags or baskets in their hands.

With all kinds of people around him, Chen Mu felt as though he had returned to his previous life, when he used to go to the market with his mother.

"Young Master, it's rather noisy here. We need to go to City Hall first to complete some transfer procedures," William said.

At the moment, Chen Mu naturally could not directly manage the entire market. They first needed to complete the transfer procedures.

City Hall was Far East City's administrative center. Earl Arthur also spent part of each year working there.

City Hall was not far from the market. After taking over the market, it would also be a place Chen Mu needed to visit often.

As they crossed the market, every scene around them entered Chen Mu's eyes.

Although he preferred quiet, this lively atmosphere instead made Chen Mu feel relaxed.

Golden Lion Market could be said to be one of the most active and prosperous places in Far East City.

If Far East City was the center of trade in Far East Territory, then Golden Lion Market was the center of that center.

Countless merchants and customers traded goods here, from food and cloth to jewelry and handicrafts.

Golden Lion Market not only had long-term rental shops, but also many temporary stalls and tents for merchants who had traveled from afar to display and sell all kinds of goods.

Chen Mu had also come at just the right time today, as circus acts and acrobatic performances were underway in the market.

Many people had gathered beneath the stages to watch, but Chen Mu did not go over to join them.

In truth, these performances that drew people in were not uncommon in Golden Lion Market. They were put on every so often.

Golden Lion Market could be said to be an important part of Far East City's culture and economy.

Thus, the fact that Earl Arthur had entrusted this place to Chen Mu was enough to show his expectations and trust in him.

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