"Hmm..."
As she listened to Teng Zixiu, the corners of Helian Zhaoyue's lips curled slightly.
If Jiang Xiaobai really had studied scented balm, he would have fallen right into Xiao Qingxiu's trap.
But naturally, she would not point that out.
Since Jiang Xiaobai was inviting humiliation upon himself, she was more than happy to watch.
With that thought, Helian Zhaoyue turned to Jiang Xiaobai. "Heir Jiang, waiting outside is still waiting. Why don't we go inside and have a look around?"
"It wouldn't hurt to get acquainted with the heads of the various trading houses beforehand!"
"Sure. Let's go!"
Jiang Xiaobai glanced in the direction Tang Ningshuang had left, then withdrew his gaze and followed Helian Zhaoyue into the First-Rank Tower.
Seeing this, the members of the Two-Nation Envoy Delegation from both countries followed them.
Once inside, Jiang Xiaobai could not help looking around.
The previous owner of his body had never visited such a place, so it was unfamiliar to him as well.
Still, there was no denying that the First-Rank Tower was not only lavish on the outside, but also spacious and grand within.
Rows of shelves stood in the enormous hall.
The goods on those shelves came in every variety imaginable.
Medicinal herbs, cloth, tea-even distinctive wares sent from various regions were plentiful.
There were also decorative pieces that looked exquisitely crafted at a glance.
The dazzling array left even Jiang Xiaobai a little overwhelmed for a moment.
Quite a few well-dressed people stood before the shelves, selecting goods and negotiating prices.
Clearly, most people who came here were merchants.
"This place is rather interesting!"
Jiang Xiaobai could not help remarking.
Indeed, this place was quite different from the merchants' guild he had imagined.
And its scale was somewhat larger than he had expected, too.
As Jiang