Chapter 200: The Boss is Magnanimous! (1 / 2)
The Jinyiwei Commander cast an intrigued glance at Xu Yanmiao. “Why Yangzhou?”
“Because I’ve observed that Yangzhou has many wealthy salt merchants. They’re so rich that I’ve heard they donated 300,000 taels of silver to build the city walls of Yangzhou’s new town. These people, flush with wealth, live decadently. There’s even a saying:
‘Among Yangzhou salt merchants, the one in the sedan is a debt demon,
those carrying the sedan are ox demons,
those accompanying it are fart demons,
the gatekeeper is a lie demon,
and hidden in their homes are spirit demons.’
They’ve always frequented brothels and pleasure houses, indulging in women whom they regard as top-tier beauties. Once they hear of foot binding, how could they resist?”
History also confirms Yangzhou’s trajectory—it became synonymous with beauty, known for “Suzhou faces, Yangzhou feet.”