I became the God Brother of the Regent King after Transmigration!-Chapter 153 - 104: Buying Candy

How did this pretty boy in front of me manage to call me... his "uncle" so casually?

The Eldest Prince didn’t expect Gu Lan to adapt to the role so quickly. For a moment, his expression stiffened, then he patted his chest and replied, "Jiang Qu likes things from your Central Plains, and besides, his mother is from Wei Country."

So he’s half Wei. No wonder this Second Prince looks at her, Second Young Master Gu, and Gu Changting with a bit of resentment in his eyes.

Gu Lan took the lead and walked out of the envoy’s inn: "Didn’t you want to stroll around Yanjing City? Let’s go then."

Outside the inn, Zipei had already received the news and waited for a long time, presenting a heavy money bag to Gu Lan: "Madam gave this, said it’s more convenient to use silver outside the palace."

Gu Lan took the money bag and slung the Longquan Treasure Sword given by Prince Rui over his back. Then he turned and looked at the flourishing chest hair of the Qiangrong Eldest Prince, furrowing his brow in confusion:

"To be honest, since I met you, I’ve wanted to ask you a question."

"Please speak, Uncle!"

"Aren’t you cold?"

Half an hour later, Prince Duoji wiped his excited tears and wrapped himself tightly in his newly purchased little leather jacket, almost hugging Gu Lan and crying:

"Thank you for the clothes, Uncle. Since coming to your Yanjing City, today is the most comfortable day I’ve had!"

Following beside him, Gu Changting praised in amazement: "Lan, how did you know they were cold?"

Gu Lan: "Do I look like I’m blind?"

Gu Changting frowned: "But they say the Northern Territory is a bitterly cold place. I thought they were used to wearing so little."

Jiang Qu explained: "We rushed for two months to the Capital City. It was still summer back then."

Gu Lan patted Gu Changting’s shoulder: "How can we let the nephews catch a cold? Be more attentive next time."

"I overlooked this matter," Gu Changting scratched his head and then whispered in Gu Lan’s ear, "I thought they were showcasing the Qiangrong people’s spirit by walking around bare-chested every day."

Gu Lan said: "When you’re cold, why don’t you just buy some clothes yourselves?"

The Eldest Prince looked around plaintively.

Following his gaze, Gu Lan realized the surrounding citizens were looking at this group of Qiangrong people like clowns, their expressions of disdain making it clear they wouldn’t sell them clothes.

It’s said that the Qiangrong haven’t fought a real battle with Dayan for a decade, while Wei Country, due to the defeat in Yinzhou seven years ago, along with their frequent skirmishes, makes Dayan’s people more resentful towards Wei and somewhat forgiving towards Qiangrong.

This forgiveness is actually for the weak.

In reality, as an alien clan, Qiangrong used to have an even deeper hatred with Yan Country. The conflicts between Yan Country and Wei are national disputes, but against Qiangrong, it’s a bloodline resentment.

Gu Changting whispered again: "Brother Lan, why are they now selling clothes to this group of Qiangrong people? Is it out of respect for me?"

Gu Lan: "I told the shopkeeper to increase the price tenfold. Why wouldn’t he sell if he can make money? Especially from fools."

Gu Changting: ...

No wonder the shopkeeper was so reluctant to see them leave.

Young Master Gu led the Eldest Prince and the others to tour the street.

Along the way, the Eldest Prince was amazed at the things in Yan Country and bought them at ten times the price.

This group of Qiangrong people practically had a sign over their heads:

"Foolish and wealthy, come quickly."

Young Master Gu was warmly welcomed by countless vendors on the street due to his hospitality.

"I didn’t expect Young Master Gu to be so clever, helping us Dayan swindle the Qiangrong people."

"How is this swindling? If we were to sell these things in Qiangrong, after tolls and taxes, they’d cost more. We’re just earning the money in advance."

"Young Master Gu is truly the grandson of the Zhou Family, dark-hearted indeed."

The vendors were abuzz with discussions, the atmosphere joyful, and several shop owners, having made profits, gifted Young Master Gu with a pile of small presents.

At this moment, they arrived at a ring toss stall on East Third Street.

The stall displayed various items and an iron ring, with a sign beside it that read: "Ten cents per try, take home whatever you hit."

Gu Lan handed over ten cents, weighed the iron ring in his hand, and a glint flashed in his eye, asking, "What’s the most valuable thing here?"

The stall owner, an elder with graying hair, upon seeing Gu Lan, immediately said, "Young Master, you’re a regular at this, right? It’s a small business for me. The most valuable items are those jade pendants and silver hairpins at the back. They were your favorite."

"Me?" Gu Lan pointed to himself.

The elderly said, "Yes, but ever since you went to imperial studies a while back, you haven’t visited for a long time."

Gu Lan: "Have I ever hit the target?"

The stall owner: "No."

The Eldest Prince beside him excitedly spoke up: "Uncle, I’ll help you! Which one do you like?"

The vendor looked in surprise at the group of people behind Gu Lan. Unknowingly, a crowd of people had already gathered around them, whispering among themselves.

"Isn’t that the Young Master Gu?"

"What are those alien clan people doing by her side?"

"They are the Qiangrong people. The Emperor ordered the Young Master to accompany them around the Capital City. These Qiangrong people are so afraid of Marquis Gu, the Chanyu even calls Marquis Gu his father. So didn’t you see that they all call Young Master Gu ’Uncle’?"

"In my opinion, isn’t the frail Young Master Gu an embarrassment to our great Dayan?"

"Previously, the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion distributed porridge, which was organized by the Young Master. She seems much more reliable than before!"

"Indeed, and Gu Lan earned money from those Qiangrong people for our Dayan."

The elderly vendor scrutinized the Qiangrong people and suddenly took out a new iron ring, lowering his voice, "Young Master Gu, use this ring."

As soon as the iron ring was in hand, Gu Lan noticed it was heavier than the previous one, and its workmanship was more uniform, definitely easier to use than the previous ring.

These street performers intentionally made the iron rings very light, so they were not easy to succeed with.

No wonder the original owner never won. This old man was indeed sly.

But the old man, realizing that Gu Lan represented Dayan, abandoned his "little business" and chose a ring that would make it easier for Gu Lan to win.

"No need. You just said I was interested in that silver hairpin, right?" Gu Lan stuffed the iron ring back into the old man’s arms and asked.

"Yes, but that hairpin is very small. Young Master, I think the Jade Altar would be a good catch for you..." The old man was still considering for Gu Lan, mainly not wanting the Young Master to lose face for Dayan.

Before the old man finished speaking, Gu Lan had already aimed at a small, exquisite silver hairpin at the back of the display, and swiftly threw—

The iron ring drew a sharp arc through the air, and in an instant, landed around the silver hairpin!

Gu Lan curled her lips into a smile, her expression alight.

"Well done! Lan is mighty!" Gu Changting was the first to cheer.

"Young Master Gu is impressive!" The bystanders couldn’t help but shout.

"Is Young Master Gu... possessed by General Li Qing?"

Li Qing was an old general of Yan Country, once renowned for his archery, hitting every target with Hundred-step Piercing Willow precision.

In the distance, a young lady from a noble family, her face partially covered with a sheer veil, looked in amazement at the youth surrounded by the crowd. Her bright eyes shone with light:

"Is that Young Master Gu? Everyone says he’s just a good-for-nothing dandy, but who would have thought he would appear so poised and dignified before the Qiangrong, truly boosting our Dayan’s spirit."

"Indeed, along the way, we saw Young Master Gu managing the Qiangrong so obediently." her maid said.

The noble young lady gazed at Gu Lan’s elegant and handsome face, a faint blush passed under the veil.

"Just playing around a bit."

Gu Lan felt the thrill of a novel’s protagonist, picked up the silver hairpin, carefully wiped off the dust, and tucked it into her sleeve.

This was also one of the original owner’s wishes.

Moreover, she really liked the old man and wished to draw business for him.

The Eldest Prince, seeing Gu Lan’s success, widened his eyes, excitedly prepared to try it himself but Gu Lan said, "Wait, one tael of silver per try."

"Uncle, just now you spent only ten cents, why are you charging me one tael of silver?"

"Nephew, are you afraid to play?" Gu Lan gazed provocatively.

"Play! I will ring the most valuable treasure here." The next moment, the Eldest Prince, spurred on, took out his purse to pay.

The elderly vendor couldn’t stop smiling, looking toward Gu Lan, only to find the Young Master with a slight smile in her eyes, nodding calmly to him.

Is this really the timid Young Master Gu of the past?

Suppressing his astonishment, he proudly began introducing to the Eldest Prince: "See that thumb ring? Very expensive. See that silver needle? Very expensive. See that dart? Very expensive..."

The smaller the item, the harder it is to ring, and at one tael a try, Gu Changting felt that the Qiangrong people’s pouches would be emptied by Gu Lan today.

While the Eldest Prince was trying his hand at it, Gu Lan had already left the stall and walked to another side.

Over there was a sweets shop, specializing in selling sugared beans.

More than sugary candies, Young Master Gu preferred candied fruits, but Rong Heng loved sweets, and the candies from this shop matched her taste, so she had them regularly procured in large quantities.

"Young Master Gu, why have you come?" The shop only had a young attendant, surprised to see Gu Lan said.

In the past, it was always the Marquis Mansion’s people buying sweets for Gu Lan, and on this street, naturally, no one didn’t recognize her.

Recently, Gu Lan’s reputation had improved, and the candy shop attendant was no longer as frightened of her as before.

Gu Lan took out some silver: "I want one pound of orange candy, one pound of plum candy, one pound of lychee candy."

The attendant said: "Young Master, it’s a pity, just before a young man came and bought all the sugared beans in the shop for today, now there are only these few boxes of candied fruits left."