Chapter 240 An County
The coachman listened attentively. "Every time our master takes a carriage on a long journey, he always complains of back and leg pain when he arrives at his destination. We've tried some solutions, but nothing works."
Wen Zhenyi wasn't sure if Xiong Lu could make something that absorbs the shock: "You could try sewing some cushions on the carriage chairs, that would provide some relief."
"Okay, I'll go back and talk to the embroiderer in our house and ask her to make some cushions or pillows."
The three of them ate something quick and then got on the carriage to continue their journey.
Near the county town, more and more people and vehicles began to appear.
Wen Zhenyi lifted the car curtain and looked at the city gate in the distance. The county town’s city gate was much more magnificent than that of Wenxia Town.
The coachman hung the curtain to the side so they could see the situation ahead more clearly. "Miss Wen, where are you going first?"
"I'm going to my aunt's shop first. Do you know where it is?"
"Yes, their business is booming. You can find out by asking around."
Wen Zhenyi looked at the city gate that was getting closer and closer, and also saw the name on the city gate: An County.
The soldiers at the door checked their carriage and let them in only after they found no problems.
An County has a much larger population than the town and is much more lively. If the wharf in Wenxia Town is small, then the wharf in An County is more than twice as big.
There was a constant stream of merchants coming and going, and the wide streets were a bit crowded.
The carriages in the capital could not run at full speed, but could only move slowly.
When we arrived at a street, we saw a long queue in front of a store from a distance.
The driver stopped the carriage at the entrance of the alley and said, "Miss Wen, there are too many people here. You can only walk over by yourselves."
"Okay, I'll go there myself. What's the name of your restaurant? I'll go there myself tomorrow. You can ask your young master to prepare the ingredients."
"Okay, I'll tell our young master."
"Oh, I brought some things with me. There are a few food boxes in them. Please send them to Song Huanhuan at the Song Mansion, and to Lei Yingying at the Lei County Magistrate's Mansion. Please send the rest to the restaurant. These are for the banquet."
"good."
Wen Zhenyi jumped off the carriage carrying a bundle.
Ah Xiang jumped off the carriage and took the bag from her hand: "Master, let me take this."
Wen Zhenyi didn't say anything, and the two of them walked towards the place where there were the most people.
Before reaching Wen Ji, I saw quite a few people, either standing in the shade, holding umbrellas, or wearing straw hats, stretching their necks to look ahead.
As the two of them were about to enter the store, they were stopped by customers waiting in line.
"Little girl, go line up at the back. Don't you see we're all lined up here?"
"That's right, how come these two pretty girls don't know the rules?"
Wen Zhenyi looked helpless: "I'm here to look for someone."
"It's no use looking for anyone, hurry up and get in line at the back."
"You're trying to cheat people, no way. Someone said they were looking for someone before, but they just cut in line."
"That's right. Today, nothing you say will work. You can only go to the back and queue up."
Ah Xiang looked at these people and said, "Our young lady is really here to look for someone."
"If you want to buy herbal tea, please line up at the back."
"That's right, that's right."
Geng Ru and her friends were busy in the shop, sweating profusely. When they heard the noise outside, they were a little surprised: "What's going on outside today?"
Ma Ruier jumped out as soon as she heard it: "Mom, I'll go and take a look." After saying that, she walked out of the store.
Wen Zhen saw that he couldn't explain it to them clearly, so he pulled A Xiang and said, "Let's go line up."
A Xiang was very angry. He had never seen such an unreasonable person.
Ma Ruier emerged from the crowd and saw the two of them turning around: "Cousin. Sister Axiang."
Wen Zhenyi heard the voice behind him and turned to look at Ma Ruier who was running towards them: "If you don't come out, we have to queue up."
“Why do we have to queue?”
Ah Xiang looked at the embarrassed customers and said, "They said we were cutting in line and wouldn't let us in."
Ma Ruier covered her mouth and laughed when she heard it, then turned to look at the people in line: "Dear elders, this is my cousin Wen Zhenyi, and this is Miss Axiang. They are not here to queue."
"Ms. Ma, is she your cousin Wen Zhenyi?" Many diners looked at Wen Zhenyi.
You should know that Wen Zhenyi is now famous not only in Wenxia Town, but also in An County.
Ma Ruier smiled and nodded: "Can we let them in now?"
The diners quickly made way and asked Wen Zhenyi, "Miss Wen, can you cook this time?"
Wen Zhenyi said apologetically, "This time I'm preparing a banquet for Mr. Cheng's restaurant, so I might not be able to prepare some food for you all."
"That's such a shame. We thought we could enjoy the food you cooked."
"Yeah, I heard the breakfast in Wenxia Town is delicious."
"Yes, yes, in addition to cold dishes at noon, there are occasionally some cold dishes."
Wen Zhenyi didn't say anything else, just smiled apologetically and followed Ma Ruier into the store.
The store is not big, with only two tables, but it is now full of customers, and many customers are queuing in front of the counter waiting to take away their food.
Old Ma came out with something in her hand and saw Wen Zhenyi coming in. She threw the things on the counter and ran towards her: "Why are you here? Why didn't you tell me in advance if you were coming?"
"Who's here?" Old Man Ma heard the voice and raised his head from behind the counter. When he saw Wen Zhenyi, he didn't have time to collect the money and ran out: "Why are you here?"
"Grandpa, grandma, I came to the county for something and will stay at home for two days."
"Okay, okay, okay. Don't just stay for two days. You can stay here for the rest of your life." Old man Ma was very happy.
Old Ma raised her hand and hit Old Ma on the arm: "What nonsense are you talking about, old man?"
Old Man Ma was confused: "What did I say wrong?"
"Let Yiyi live here for the rest of her life without getting married, that's nonsense."
Only then did Old Man Ma realize that he had said the wrong thing and raised his hand to hit himself on the mouth: "You deserve a beating."
"Boss, are you done with the bill?"
Old Man Ma quickly said, "I'm coming." As he spoke, he walked towards the counter.
Old Ma took Wen Zhenyi's hand and said, "Yiyi, go to the backyard and rest for a while. We'll go home together later."
"good."
Geng Ru and Ma Yushun were also stunned when they saw her: "Why are you here?"
"I just miss you guys."
Geng Ru didn't believe it: "Don't lie to me, girl."
Wen Zhenyi chuckled: "I accepted a banquet from a restaurant in the county town, and came to see you guys by the way."
Ma Yushun smiled and said, "When do you want us to help you?"
"No, it's just the Cheng family's restaurant. There's only one table of food. I don't need your help."
"If you're too busy, just tell me. I can help you with some lifting and moving, but I can."
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