Chapter 341: Foreign Handsome Man Shi Nanfu
Chapter 341: Foreign Handsome Man Shi Nanfu
Qiao Lian'er dismounted in front of the gate of Haolaiju. She found that there were many carriages parked in the backyard, and there were also many people in strange costumes. They had yellow-brown hair, golden hair, or even red hair. They all had high noses and deep eyes, and were quite tall.
The people in Qingshui Town had never seen so many foreigners before, and they all stopped to watch and talk about it.
"Is this the Hu people? Wow, they look nothing like us."
"Why are they different? They all have eyes, noses, and mouths, but their eyes and hair are colorful, while ours are black."
"Hey, they're both human, why do they have colors? Could it be dyed on them?"
"You can dye your hair, but how do you dye your eyes?"
Those Hu people must have been accustomed to this kind of scrutiny and were minding their own business, washing and feeding the horses.
Qiao Lianer took a look and went into Haolaiju.
As soon as the waiter saw her, he took her to the second floor.
"The gentleman above has already prepared tea and snacks and is waiting for the girl."
When they arrived in front of a private room, the waiter stopped and said, "Miss, please!"
The door to the private room was ajar. Qiao Jianer knocked twice gently, and a clear, melodious voice came from inside: "Come in."
Qiao Lian'er pushed the door open and went in, and saw a foreign man about twenty years old sitting at the tea table. His hair was not the kind of eye-catching gold or yellow-brown, but black-brown, not much different from Middle-earth, but he had a pair of deep-sea blue eyes, which looked deep and mysterious. His nose was as high as jade, as if it was carefully carved. His eyebrows were also black-brown, thick and beautiful, and his long eyelashes covered his eyes, casting a sparse shadow under the sunlight outside the window.
Even though her face is very three-dimensional, it has an oriental refinement and does not look rough or abrupt. She has lazy curly hair that reaches her neck, which is slightly fluffy and very natural.
His attire was typical of the Black Knight style, with tight trousers and high boots, and a black robe with a lapel and narrow waist. The sleeves and hem were decorated with exquisite embroidery, and he had a slender sword on his waist.
He must be an expert, and he seems well prepared.
Qiao Jianer judged.
The man smiled and nodded at her: "You are Miss Qiao. Hello, Miss Qiao, I am Shi Nanfu."
He speaks with a slightly foreign accent, but it sounds nice, and he is already very fluent in Chinese.
"Hello, Lord Shi."
Qiao Lian'er sat down opposite him and looked at the table full of snacks, all of which were placed in corners, feeling a little speechless.
There were also several pots of different teas.
"Master Shi, I'm afraid I can't eat so much."
Shi Nanfu smiled, revealing his white teeth. His face was bright and radiant, and one could glimpse a bit of the youthful spirit in him.
"Master Pei instructed me to take good care of you and not let you suffer any injustice."
"I don't know what you like to eat, so I ordered a portion of everything. You can eat as you like. If you can't finish it, give it to my servants."
What a rich guy! Qiao Jianer didn’t hesitate to pour a glass of Biluochun, her favorite drink, and picked up a piece of thousand-layer cake.
"Master Shi, let's talk about things."
"Did Miss Qiao bring the map?"
Qiao Jianer shook his head: "It's not safe to hold the map in my hand. I have memorized it and burned the map."
Shi Nanfu was a little surprised: "You memorized it? You are really determined."
Moreover, he admired the fact that this girl was aware of the risks at such a young age.
"I must memorize it so that I can discuss it with Master Shi."
Shi Nanfu nodded: "Okay, then I will tell you directly."
He took a sip of tea slowly and put down the cup gracefully.
"You need to get those things through the open road, so you can't go to ordinary places to get them. We have to choose a place that is full of dangers and difficult for others to explore. This way it will be safe."
Qiao Jianer listened carefully.
"To the west lies a neighboring country called Xiyan. To reach that country, one must pass through a mountain range called the Flaming Mountains, which stretches for dozens of miles. The temperature in the Flaming Mountains is unbearable, and ordinary people cannot endure it. Therefore, no one from Middle-earth has ever successfully reached Xiyan."
"After crossing the Flaming Mountains, the climate has become cool, humid, and good all year round. That's why crops are flourishing in Xiyan. There are many crops that Daze Kingdom doesn't have. Even if Daze Kingdom has them, they can be grown better in Xiyan."
"To the north of Xiyan Country is a natural ravine, to the west is the sea, and to the south are snow-capped peaks. There are natural barriers in every direction."
Shi Nanfu smiled mysteriously: "So, Miss Qiao, it is safest for us to choose Xiyan Country."
Qiao Lian'er had looked at the map and knew very well the exact location of Xiyan Kingdom.
This is a country with a vast territory but inconvenient travel on all sides. Unexpectedly, despite the restrictions everywhere, it has such unique climatic conditions that it can be self-sufficient from top to bottom.
"But since the heat is unbearable, I'm afraid your cavalry won't be able to pass through."
Shi Nanfu waved his hand gently, took out a map from his arms and placed it in front of Qiao Jianer.
"Look, Miss Qiao."
Qiao Lianer opened it and saw a picture of a bird similar to an eagle, but several times larger than an eagle.
This bird spreads its wings and has a huge basket hanging under its body. The basket is full of things, but the bird flies very easily.
She was surprised: "This is——"
"This is a bird unique to the Western Flame Nation, called the Lihuo Eagle. Due to geographical constraints, the Western Flame Nation couldn't interact with other nations, so they began training these Lihuo Eagles a thousand years ago. They selected the strongest and largest Lihuo Eagles for breeding, and each generation of Lihuo Eagles became more and more advanced. Now, they've become the overlords of the skies. Each Lihuo Eagle can easily lift 500 kilograms, and the more advanced ones can even carry 1,000 kilograms."
Qiao Jianer was shocked. In ancient times, there were skills that were beyond the cognition of modern people, but some of them became extinct or lost over the long years.
Shi Nanfu continued, "The fire eagles will deliver the goods to the outside of Huoyan Mountain, and then the horse teams will deliver them here or across the country."
"If that's the case, it would be really hard for Master Shi to keep going there."
Shi Nanfu said: "After all, Xiyan Kingdom is a neighboring country, and the Flame Mountain is not far from here. It is easy to operate and not troublesome for me."
"Actually, I prefer being here than being in the capital."
"why?"
"Let me put it this way, Miss Qiao. My duty in Beijing is to coordinate relations between the Hu people and the officials of the capital, as well as between trade and commerce, to prevent them from causing trouble and to ensure that everything proceeds amicably. It's a lot of work and effort."
Qiao Lianer understood that the capital city had always been a turbulent place.
Stay away from there and stay away from right and wrong.
"Where is Mr. Shi from?"
There seemed to be a ripple in Shi Nanfu's blue eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
"I am from Xiyan Country."
“So, I have a clear understanding of that place.”
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