The immortal of the Tang Dynasty, but the game starts at Xuanwu Gate?

As evening fell, the sun began to set.

The fiery red sunset painted half the sky crimson. Chen Huai'an felt a breeze blowing past his ears. He groggily opened his eyes and saw Feng Qiao'er rubbing her aching hands.

Chen Huai'an was startled and subconsciously got up, but forgot that there was a little one in his arms.

Xiao He immediately rolled over, startled awake.

"How long have you been here? Why didn't you wake me?" Chen Huai'an rubbed her wrist. "Even if you didn't wake me, you could have had the servants do these things. Why bother yourself?"

"I'm fine, don't worry," Feng Qiao'er said gently. "It's hot now, go back to your room if you want to sleep."

"It was an accident today, I'll be more careful next time..."

Xiao He stared blankly at the two lovebirds, then looked at herself, who was ignored by everyone, and sighed like a little adult.

Fortunately, this situation did not last long. Wang Bai ran over rather inopportunely, shouting as he ran, "Sir, sir, His Majesty has sent a message."

Chen Huai'an was speechless.

It was already evening, and we were about to get to do what we needed to do that night, when Erfeng came to deliver another message.

Wang Bai ran over but didn't notice anything unusual, because Feng Qiao'er released her hand as soon as he called out. "Sir, His Majesty has sent a message."

"Hmm." Chen Huai'an said irritably, "I'm listening, go ahead and say it."

Wang Bai scratched his head, wondering if he had done something to upset Chen Huai'an again.

Why this attitude?

Thinking this to himself, Wang Bai honestly replied, "His Majesty said that all the glassware was sold the day before yesterday, and the proceeds will be transported back from all over the north and south, with a share going to you, sir."

Chen Huai'an's expression softened considerably, and he pinched Xiao He's obviously unhappy cheek: "Did you hear that? Your uncle has earned you another dowry."

"I'll let you gnaw on a big bone tonight, okay?"

"Really?" Xiaohe asked skeptically. "You really want me to eat it?"

It's not that she doesn't believe it, but Chen Huai'an really hurt her deeply at the dinner table before.

"Of course, I keep my word!" Chen Huai'an said magnanimously. "All the bones are yours, and your mother, Qiao'er, and I will just have some meat."

Xiao He: "......"

"..." Meanwhile, in Luoyang, a large city eight hundred miles away from Chang'an, the city was unusually bustling today.

For some reason, these past two days many wealthy businessmen in Luoyang have been acting as if they've passed the imperial examination with top honors. They're either waiving interest on those who owe them money or throwing money around, treating people to drinks and feasts.

It's no wonder the people think that way.

Because apart from this, the people really couldn't figure out what had happened these past two days.

They had never seen these landlords and wealthy merchants, who were usually extremely stingy and meticulous about every penny, so generous.

In front of Luoyang's largest restaurant, a stout man with a mole above his lip and a squinty-eyed smile was cheerfully greeting guests: "Oh, it's the wealthy Luo! What took you so long? Come in, come in!"

Luo Qing smiled insincerely and said, "I am not worthy of the title 'tycoon,' let alone in front of you."

"In the entire city of Luoyang, apart from you, my brother, I'm afraid there is no one else who can be called a tycoon."

"Hey, Brother Luo, what are you saying?" Wang Jinbao's eyes were almost slits, clearly pleased with these words, but he said, "What tycoon or not, I'm just doing some business to make a living."

"Alright, Brother Luo, enough with the nonsense. I'll show you a real treasure later. Go inside first, and I'll make sure you see something amazing today."

Wang Jinbao was extremely proud of what he had received a couple of days ago.

That thing seemed to be made for him, it suited him perfectly. However, Wang Jinbao had spent a fortune to buy that glass treasure, and thinking about it now still pains him.

But it was all worth it!

He's holding this banquet here today so that these unsophisticated people can broaden their horizons.

"You have a treasure?" Luo Qing was a little surprised, then smiled and said, "Coincidentally, I also brought a treasure with me today, and I would like to ask Mr. Wang to take a look at it."

"Sure, sure," Wang Jinbao agreed verbally, but he didn't really take it seriously.

No matter what treasures Luo Qing brings, they will never be as good as his.

He had absolute confidence in the glass items he had acquired in the previous two days!

But he didn't care at all.

You look down on my baby now, but don't beg me to give you a second glance later.

What a load of bull! He's the richest man in Luoyang! He's just a country bumpkin!

"Let's go first," Luo Qing called out. A servant carefully carried a box nearly half a meter long, as if afraid of dropping it. Wang Jinbao didn't even bother to glance at it, completely indifferent to what Luo Qing had brought.

Luo Qing paid no attention to what Wang Jinbao said and went inside with his servants.

In the early Tang Dynasty, Luoyang held a very high status. It was the most prosperous and wealthy place in the Tang Dynasty, second only to Chang'an.

When Emperor Yang of Sui built the Grand Canal, he regarded Luoyang as a hub and forcibly relocated tens of thousands of wealthy merchants from all over the country to Luoyang.

Although most of these tens of thousands of wealthy merchants died in the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty and few survived to this day, their status was indeed established.

Caravans and fleets came and went in Luoyang every day.

Wang Jinbao is practically the wealthiest businessman in Luoyang at present.

They mainly dealt in the trade of silk and grain, and were involved in other things as well, but they were relatively less important.

Luo Qing was also in the silk trade. The two often competed with each other, but sometimes they would cooperate.

So, as for the relationship... it's hard to say.

"Hey, Mr. Jin, long time no see, how have you been..."

"Master Yuan, you've arrived too... Hmm? You brought your treasures too? Never mind, that's not important, please come inside." "Old Zhao! Hahahaha, you seem a few years younger than I am. Have you been living the good life lately? Come, come, let's go upstairs..."

Wang Jinbao beamed from ear to ear as he happily greeted his guests outside.

For him, the more people who come, the better; the more people who come, and the higher their status, the more beneficial it will be for him!

The only strange thing is... why did everyone bring something? Did they all have treasures?

As more and more people brought their goods, Wang Jinbao, who had been in business for many years, instinctively felt that there was something wrong, but he couldn't figure out exactly what it was.

Just as he was about to think carefully about what was wrong, the arrival of someone forced him to give up.

"Oh, Mr. Duan, it is truly an honor for me to have you here..."

"..."