After transmigrating, Lin Yun-chu didn't even have time to feel sentimental before realizing that this peasant family was truly, utterly poor. They lived hand-to-mouth, their thin porridge was ...
"I sewed them into the lining of some of my older clothes. Please keep an eye on them."
Upon hearing what Lin's mother said, Lin Yunchu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
When Lu Yanzhou first came to Beijing, Lin Yunchu was afraid that something might happen on the way, so he asked his mother to secretly sew a hole in Lu Yanzhou's old cotton-padded jacket.
There were banknotes stuffed inside. Unexpectedly, Lin's mother still remembered this. This time when she and her second brother went on a long trip, she did the same thing.
He also brought so many banknotes, but Lin Yunchu thought carefully and thought that what if something happened in Kyoto that required money.
It is more convenient to bring these with you. If you don’t need them, you can just bring them back later. It is better than groping in the dark when the time comes.
So she didn't refuse. She originally had more than one hundred taels of silver on her, and now Lin's mother stuffed a lot more into her. Even if she wanted to rent a small shop at that time, it would probably be enough.
Seeing that Lin Yunchu accepted it without any refusal, Lin's mother was actually happier, and gave her a few more instructions with some concern.
"Don't be too anxious on the way. Just get to Kyoto safely."
"This money is enough for you. Don't be mean to yourself. Don't save money along the way."
Mother Lin is usually frugal, and this is the first time she has said such words. Lin Yunchu pursed her lips and smiled lightly, nodding repeatedly.
One was to reassure Lin's mother, and the other was that she was not someone who would put herself in a difficult position.
Moreover, the road to Kyoto is long and mountainous, so the most important thing for the two of them is to arrive in Kyoto safely. They can earn money later after spending it.
In this regard, Lin Yunchu still has a clear understanding of what is more important, and it is absolutely impossible for the two of them to sleep in the open just to save money.
Seeing that Lin's mother was worried, Lin Yunchu quickly spoke for a long time and finally calmed Lin's mother down.
Two days later, Lin Yunchu and Lin Changshun set off for Kyoto together.
Finally, they hired a driver introduced by Manager Zhou's uncle. It was the first time for both Lin Yunchu and Lin Changshun to travel far away.
What if they get lost on the way? Lin Yunchu finally gritted his teeth and spent some money to save himself the trouble. The coachman and Lin Changshun could take turns driving the carriage, so they wouldn't be too tired.
Lin Yunchu was quite excited when he just set out. He lifted the curtain and looked at new things everywhere along the way. He also listened to the driver talking about many interesting things outside, which he found quite fresh.
Within two days, he began to feel a little listless. Although the carriage was covered with several layers of thick cushions, Lin Yunchu was mentally prepared.
No matter how beautiful the scenery is, one will get tired of it eventually. Besides, the roads in ancient times were not easy to walk on. The bumpy road made Lin Yunchu give up the idea of watching the fun.
Lin Changshun adapted quite well. Along the way, he listened to the driver telling interesting stories that he had never heard or seen outside, and he enjoyed it very much.
"Let's rest up ahead and have something to eat. After a good rest, we'll definitely be able to reach the next town by night."
The driver pointed to an open space not far away and said to Lin Changshun.
Because Lin Yunchu had instructed that they must go into the city to find an inn to rest at night, and they would not have to sleep in the wild.
The coachman who accompanied Lin Yunchu and Lin Changshun to Beijing was named Li. Lin Yunchu and Lin Changshun both called him Uncle Li.
It was the first time he met someone like Lin Yunchu who insisted on going to the town to stay in an inn at night.
People who are on the road usually don’t care about so many things. They just stay wherever they go. If that doesn’t work, they will just make a fire in the wild and spend the night there.
It not only saves money but also gives them more time to travel. However, Lin Yunchu is not stingy. He has a share of accommodation and food. He is much more comfortable along the way than before, and he is happy about it.
This is both comfortable and profitable. Just do whatever the customer asks.
Lin Yunchu, who was already feeling bored sitting in the carriage, stood up immediately after hearing this, opened his eyes and immediately became alert.
The carriage was shaking so much that her body was about to fall apart. It was a good opportunity for her to get off and take a walk. She was indeed a little hungry, so it was time to eat something.
Lin Yunchu lifted the curtain of the carriage and saw the mountains and greenery surrounding them, as if they were still on their way to Beijing.
Uncle Li just said that after taking a break and eating something, they can reach the next town in the evening. They have been traveling like this every day along the way, and they don’t know how far they are from Kyoto.
"Uncle Li, we've been walking for quite some time. How long do you think it will take us to reach Kyoto?"
After spending these days together, Lin Yunchu got to know the driver quite well. He was indeed an honest man, although Lin Yunchu had never thought about saving money on him.
Along the way, Lin Yunchu and Lin Changshun stayed in an inn, so they let him stay there with them. He ate whatever Lin Yunchu and the others ate.
Although Lin Yunchu always said that he would book a separate room for him so that he could have a good rest at night, Uncle Li refused to do so.
In the end, he couldn't convince Lin Yunchu and the others, so he reluctantly agreed to live in the same room with Lin Changshun. He would sleep on the couch or on the floor at night.
He used to drive a cart for others, and all he ate were steamed buns and pickles he brought with him. At night he either slept in the wild or rested in the cart.
This time, following Lin Yunchu and the others, he has already enjoyed a lot of benefits, so naturally he cares more about them.
Upon hearing Lin Yunchu's words, Uncle Li immediately perked up and began to explain to Lin Yunchu, "We've been walking for almost ten days now, and we estimate we'll reach Kyoto in a few more days."
Uncle Li's words made Lin Yunchu feel a little relieved. She had lost all her temper during the bumpy ride in the carriage and just wanted to get to Kyoto as soon as possible so that she could lie down for a couple of days.
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, I wish this happened in modern times, with the development of modern transportation, I wouldn't have to suffer like this no matter where I go.
As the two were talking, they came to the open space that Uncle Li had pointed to.
As soon as the carriage stopped, Lin Changshun got off first and then helped Lin Yunchu.
Lin Yunchu got off the carriage and couldn't help but stretch and breathe in some fresh air.
It felt so good to have her feet on the ground. She was thinking this in her heart when her stomach rumbled at an inopportune moment.
"Brother, look there are a lot of wild vegetables over there. I'll pick some and we can cook some potato flour."
Lin Yunchu saw a simple stove set up in the wild. There was still a little ashes left in it. It should be that people passing by would make a fire here to keep warm or heat up something to eat.
Lin Changshun nodded. After traveling for half a day, his mouth was bitter and he didn't feel like eating any dry food.
Lin Yunchu said that it was an edible wild vegetable, so he must be right. Seeing Lin Yunchu turn around and run away, he turned around and planned to pick up some firewood nearby.
It just so happened that they bought some meat and tofu in the previous town that morning, and they would have steaming hot potato noodles with wild vegetables later.