"Women in Kyoto love beauty the most."

Come up and talk quietly.

"Women in Kyoto would rather go hungry than buy themselves the most beautiful Wu clothes, the most exquisite jewelry and the most gorgeous cosmetics."

"The splendid glory accumulated over thousands of years has given birth to the local customs of 'loving glitz and glamour'."

"Those high-grade cloths are always in short supply."

"Like that Nishijin weaving, the price is sky-high, but there are still a lot of women rushing to buy it."

Nishijin weaving - the most representative traditional fabric of Kyoto, with many varieties but low output.

In the 5th century AD, Kyoto's textile industry had already started.

After the "Onin Rebellion" broke out in 1467, textile craftsmen in Kyoto migrated one after another. After the war subsided, the craftsmen returned to Kyoto and settled in Nishijin to re-develop the textile industry. The fabrics produced here were called "Nishijin weaving".

At the end of the Muromachi period (1336-1573), textile technology from the Ming Dynasty of China was introduced to produce high-quality silk and satin, and Nishijin weaving became the representative of RB silk fabrics.

When Tokugawa Ieyasu conquered the world and the age of peace came, Nishijin weaving ushered in its heyday. In addition to high-end silk and satin, it also mass-produced white silk, crepe and other fabrics.

"Our store is close to the port, so I know best. Every day, there are a large number of ships loaded with high-end cloth, forming a long queue that is hard to see from end to end, heading south along the Yodo River to be sold to Osaka."

As Dengshi spoke, he turned his head and raised his chin towards the window not far away.

Looking out the window, you can clearly see the Yodo River.

Teradaya is located near Fushimi Port and adjacent to the Yodogawa River. It is a store with an excellent location.

The Yodogawa River originates from Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in the RB, flows southwest, and flows into Osaka Bay, connecting the Kyoto Basin and the Osaka Plain. It is the golden waterway in the Gyeonggi area and the economic artery of Kyoto and Ban.

"A piece of high-grade silk and satin produced in Nishijin can easily be sold for dozens of taels or hundreds of taels of gold."

“Although it’s not as profitable as cloth and clothes, jewelry and cosmetics are also very profitable.”

"Take lipstick as an example..."

[Note: Lipstick: ancient lipstick]

Having said this, Dengshi gestured with his left thumb.

"A box of high-end lipstick as big as your thumb can easily cost several taels of gold."

“It’s not uncommon for a box of lipstick to cost more than ten taels of gold.”

"I've even seen a box of lipstick costing 100 taels of gold."

"100 taels of gold...heh, this is enough to buy a sword that can cut iron like clay."

"Using the money that can buy a big sword to buy a box of cosmetics that can only be used to wipe lips... To be honest, even I find it ridiculous - however, there are indeed quite a few women doing this."

“What can’t you do with this spare money?”

"However, I don't have the position to say such things."

Dengshi smiled bitterly.

"It is a woman's nature to love beauty."

"Even an old lady like me can't help but spend all the money she finally saved just to buy nice new clothes."

"So, women's money is really easy to make."

"As long as we can steadily produce fine clothes, jewelry and other products popular with women, it's like building a furnace that can melt money at will!"

Having said this, Dengshi took a sip of tea and moistened his throat. At the same time, he also took advantage of this opportunity to formulate his next words.

"Except for products related to women, the most popular products... are probably salt, steel, grain and alcohol."

"Who can do without food and drink?"

"But these have nothing to do with us ordinary people."

"Only privileged merchants can deal in salt, steel and grain."

"As for the drinks, they were divided up by the major wealthy businessmen."

"After all, the products that can make a lot of money, whether it's clothes and cosmetics, food or drinks, are all monopolized by powerful businessmen, so who are we?"

Dengshi sighed "Alas" and then changed his tone to a half-joking tone.

"We, ordinary people, can only work hard, put aside our dignity, and do something dirty, tiring, or both dirty and tiring to make a living."

Qingdeng listened very carefully, with a solemn expression, and didn't even blink a few times.

"The above are the most expensive products I know. I'm sorry for the insignificant remarks made by a woman."

Qingden shook his head gently.

"No, Miss Denshi, thank you for your talk. You helped me a lot!"

Areas like liveaboards, where the flow of people change greatly, are natural "information centers" and "information transfer stations."

Therefore, the opinions of Denshi, a liveaboard owner, have extremely high reference value.

The reason why he agreed to stay for a cup of tea was to ask Denshi about the current market conditions in Gyeonggi Province.

Qingdeng pondered to himself, thinking.

At this moment, he suddenly felt warmth on his fingertips - it turned out to be the rising sun, which had penetrated the living room with warm sunlight.

He took out his pocket watch from his pocket and glanced at the time.

"Miss Denshi, I'm sorry, it's almost time for us to leave."

After that, he drank all the tea in the cup.

"Hmm? Your Excellency, are you leaving now?"

"Well, our time is very tight and we can't stay here for long."

Ayoto's plan today was to spend half a day patrolling Fushimi, and then return to the Shinsengumi headquarters before dark.

Now that the purpose of "collecting information from Denshi" has been achieved, there is no need to stay here any longer.

Seeing that Qing Deng had decided to leave, Deng Shi did not force him to stay.

She pressed the hem of her kimono and stood up gracefully.

"Then, please allow me to escort you two to the entrance!"

Just as he had come, Toshi walked in front, leading Ayoto and Kinoshita Mai along the original path towards the entrance on the first floor.

Just when the shadow of the entrance gradually came into Qing Deng's eyes... Suddenly, Deng Shi in front of him suddenly said:

"...Sir, I am just an ordinary liveaboard owner and an ordinary woman."

Qingden raised his eyebrows.

Although he didn't know what the other party wanted to say, he still listened patiently.

"Today's Kyoto has become a battlefield where major forces compete."

"The intensifying turmoil has even implicated Fushimi and Osaka."

"To be honest, I don't understand what 'the combination of public and military affairs' means, let alone 'respecting the king and repelling the barbarians'."

"For me... no, for all the common people, it doesn't matter whether the imperial court is in charge or the shogunate is in charge."

"We have only one small wish: peace in the world, enough food and clothing."

At this point, she suddenly stopped and turned around.

His expression was solemn, his eyes were looking straight at Qingdeng, and their eyes were facing each other.

"Sir, what I say may be a bit exaggerated, but I really feel it - you are different from those corrupt officials who are full of fat heads and only know how to eat, drink and have fun all day long. You are a rare good official."

"So...please allow me, an old woman, to take advantage of today's opportunity to plead with you - please let the world return to a peaceful world!"

After saying that, Dengshi folded his hands in front of him, bent down, and bowed to Qingdeng solemnly.

Looking from Qingdeng's perspective, the snow-white back of the neck is clearly visible, and the smooth back is looming.

However, such a fragrant scene did not cause the slightest ripple in Qingdeng's heart.

Because... all his thoughts were focused on the other party's fervent plea just now.

He pursed his lips, his eyes flashed, and unspeakable emotions roamed his face.

"...Miss Toshi, although I can't give you a definite guarantee yet...but I can tell you with certainty: The path I, Tachibana Toto, want to take, was decided a long time ago."

Having said this, he paused and took a deep breath.

"I... will always stand with the oppressed poor people!"

After listening to the situation, he slowly straightened up.

She first cast a surprised look at Qingden, and then smiled calmly.

"With your words, I feel at ease."

As she spoke, she bent down again and saluted Qingdeng.

"Your Excellency, I wish you good luck in martial arts!"
To be continued...