Li Xianyun's original goal was the West Market, and the East Market was just a stepping stone.
She took a group of people around the West Market for a tour, getting a good grip on the layout and the spots where there were more customers.
Li Xianyun planned to dine in a restaurant that looked very imposing.
The restaurant had three floors; its high gateway was grand, and on its black, wide signboard, the words "Auspicious Pavilion" were written in Khitan script, gilded in large, golden characters.
It seemed that the Khitan and the Houtang were alike in this respect, both fond of using auspicious words like 'auspicious' and 'prosperity' in their names.
The restaurant was booming with business, and there were lots of customers coming and going, most of whom were of high status and position.
There were a total of four doormen at the entrance, while other establishments had only one or two.
Having four doormen to greet customers was indeed unique.