Chapter 110, The 110th Inn (End of Main Text)
Lu Xuan didn't take Yin Shuang's money either. He hadn't taken her away because he wanted her money, but he also knew that Yin Shuang didn't like Mianzhou.
After thinking for a moment, he agreed to let her stay there, but she couldn't just stay like this. He had to leave her what she needed. After Yinshuang left, Lu Xuan gritted his teeth and said to Yunyin, "Let's talk."
"What do you want to talk about?" Fu Wang came out from behind. He hadn't been able to come over earlier because Yin Shuang was also there, but he heard Lu Xuan's question as soon as he arrived.
Lu Xuan looked at Fu Wang, then at Yun Yin, and said with his head hanging low, "Brother Fu, don't look at me like that. I won't do anything to Lady Yun. I really want to discuss something with her."
Yunyin smiled, nudged Fu Wang, and asked Lu Xuan, "What do you want to say to me?"
Lu Xuan: "I don't want the money I gave you before. Give me a piece of land, and I'll build a villa here for Yinshuang to live in."
Yunyin raised an eyebrow at Lu Xuan. Seeing that he was serious, she said, "That's not a problem, but I'm afraid Lady Yinshuang won't accept it."
Lu Xuan: "Just tell me whether you'll give me the land or not. I'll talk to Yinshuang about the rest."
Yunyin nodded and said, "Alright, you can have whichever piece of land you want."
With the matters at the villa settled, Lu Xuan left someone behind to arrange things. He needed to go home; after being away for so long, he had to go home and visit his family first.
Yinshuang knew that Lu Xuan wanted to build a villa here, but she just shook her head and didn't express any opinion on Lu Xuan's arrangement.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Yunyin made new mooncakes, snow skin mooncakes. The ice she had stockpiled last year also came in handy, and she could also prepare a bucket of ice-cold plum juice every day.
The appearance of the new mooncakes caused another sensation, and many people came to taste these novel mooncakes.
Yunyin made a fortune from this opportunity and also taught Fanghe how to make this pastry. She will teach Fanghe Fangtang all these things next year.
October arrived in the blink of an eye, and Yunyin's new house was completed. She placed the bed that Fu Wang had made for her and smiled warmly as she looked at the bed that had taken so much effort to make.
The house has been decorated entirely according to her preferences. There are many flowers and plants that Xia Yan gave her outside, and there is also a swing in front of the door, which Fu Wang also built for her.
On the left, she planted a grapevine, placed stone benches and tables underneath, and built a trellis on top. In the future, as the grapevine slowly climbs up, it will be quite pleasant to sit and relax under it.
Passing through the adjacent corridor, you'll find yourself in the backyard, where there's a well and a vegetable garden where you can grow vegetables and wash your bedding.
The kitchen was a special request from Yunyin. She led Fu Wang through the back and pushed open the door to see the large kitchen.
There are three stoves in a row, with firewood neatly arranged behind them, and a shelf on the right that can hold various seasonings and dried goods.
In front of the shelf were several tables, with cutting boards and knives on them, and clean vegetables, fruits and flowers on the right side of the tables.
Looking at the newly built kitchen, Yunyin said to Fu Wang, "This is great! I can use this kitchen whenever I want from now on."
Fu Wang smiled and said, "I knew you would be satisfied with this kitchen." He had kept a close eye on it at the time, and he had put a lot of effort into the arrangement of the kitchen's pipes, including the drainage pipes. In the future, Yunyin can use it however she wants without worrying about sewage discharge.
After checking out the house and confirming that there were no problems, Yunyin gave the money to Qian Si, who then went on to work on Lu Xuan's house.
With the new house, Yunyin moved out of the front yard and into the new house, while Fuwang moved into her old room.
After the new house was built, the martial arts school and the branch of the escort agency were also built. Now the road in front has completely changed. Coming down from the main road and turning left, there is a road leading to the inn. The road surface is very wide and has been rolled several times with a stone roller. There is a row of trees planted on the side, and in front of the trees is a flower bed with many ordinary but bright flowers.
Looking to the right, there is a row of completed houses, including breakfast stalls, a small clinic, a martial arts school, and a branch of a security escort agency. The far right is where travelers can rest.
There is another building connected to the back of the martial arts school, which is for the people in the school to live in. Even if there are more people in the future, there will be enough room here.
Behind this area, a plot of land was cleared out and many wooden sheds were built. Some people can come here to sell agricultural products and trinkets. Yunyin arranged for an old soldier to be in charge of this matter.
Today is market day, and many people from nearby villages will come to sell their goods. In addition to the villagers buying, passersby will also come to take a look, not to mention that guests who come to eat and play will also take some things with them.
Yunyin smiled as she looked at the lively yet orderly scene, "This place will definitely become even more prosperous in the future."
Fu Wang looked at the small ferry crossing in the distance, where construction had stopped, and nodded, saying, "I believe you."
The day before the winter solstice, Cheng Yong finally returned from the Western Regions. Not only did they return, but they also brought more than a dozen boys and girls with them.
Yunyin looked at these children, who were even more miserable than Fang He had been. She didn't say anything, but simply had someone arrange for them to stay. She then went to prepare some rice porridge for them to digest.
After settling the children in, she returned to the inn. "Where did you bring these children from?"
Cheng Yong had just finished resting and eating. He took a sip of water and said, "The north suffered another disaster this year. I selected some children with good potential. After training them for ten years or so, these people will be useful."
When Cheng Yong talked about those girls, he said, "Some of those girls are not suitable for learning martial arts, but I still kept them. Fu Wang said that you will need many people in the future, and if those girls stay with you, they will suffer less. It is a blessing for us."
Yunyin didn't say anything and handed the girls over to Fang He and the others. Fang He now had a strong sense of being the eldest sister, and even though she wasn't the oldest, she still took care of the new girls.
Seeing that the place wasn't so scary, the girls finally relaxed, except for secretly wiping away tears at night.
Fangtang, Fangmeng, and the others all knew that when they first arrived, they would often cry secretly, but they got better over time.
Actually, their families had also come looking for them, but of course they didn't dare to come over. They would only sneak over to see them. Fang Tang sometimes envied Sun Lian and the others. At least every time their families came, Yunyin Niangzi would allow them to see them.
Her family never came, as if they didn't exist. Fortunately, she now considers Yun Niangzi's place her home, and she no longer craves it, only occasionally feeling envious.
With the arrival of these children, Yunyin began to teach them basic skills. Fu Wang and the other soldiers also helped train them. Although it was tough, the children never complained because they knew that they were now living a life they never dared to imagine before. They had plenty of food and drink, cotton clothes in winter, and medicinal diets to nourish their bodies. They would also be able to work for Yunyin and Fu Wang in the future, and they heard that they would be paid quite a bit each month. They were all very dedicated and hoped to master their skills as soon as possible.
Winter passed and spring came, another year went by, and the ferry crossing built by Magistrate Cui was finally completed. Yunyin and Fu Wang stood on the outer bank watching the ships coming in. These large ships were all merchants that Magistrate Cui had found, who came specifically to buy fruit.
Two years have passed, and many people's fruits have ripened. Yunyin's fruits have also ripened quite a bit. Now is the time to eat peaches. The tree is laden with fruit, and the peaches are crisp and juicy. With Zhengxi's careful care, the peaches are also very sweet. Not only Yunyin and her family like them, but the people who come to eat at the inn also like them very much.
Yunyin watched the steward disembark from the boat. She heard that there was another boat docked at the ferry crossing closer to the county. This steward was there to collect fruit from several nearby villages.
The manager didn't have to wait long; soon groups of people brought the fruit to the riverbank, where they could board the boat directly.
The county magistrate has already negotiated the prices, and each household has received a portion of the orders. The magistrate will not favor any particular household unless the quality of the fruit is really poor. Otherwise, the magistrate will help find merchants to sell the fruit.
Long'an County has become bustling because of these two ferry crossings, and Yunyin has become even more lively. Many boats dock here every day, and the people who come here need to eat and drink, so many people choose to eat at Yunyin.
Of course, some people also made things and went to the riverbank to sell to the laborers and sailors, making Yunyin even more lively and prosperous.
During this time, Yunyin entrusted the inn to Feng Hai and Fang He, and they did a great job. Whether it was home-style dishes or Yunyin's signature dishes, they cooked them very well, and the guests had no complaints.
Yunyin said with relief, "Alright, then I'll leave this place to you."
Fang He tugged at Yun Yin's sleeve, somewhat reluctant to part, but she knew that her master had wanted to leave two years ago, but had never been able to put her mind at ease. Now that she had learned almost everything, all that was left was to practice diligently, which put Yun Yin at ease.
Leaving aside Yunyin, even Fanghe, when she gets a little older, she also wants to go out with Fu Wang and his escort team to broaden her horizons and learn more about the craftsmanship of people outside.
Regarding Yunyin's departure, Fang He could only say, "Then I will wait for Master to return."
Yunyin patted her shoulder. The little girl, who had grown quite a bit taller, looked reluctant to leave. She smiled and said, "It's not like I'm not coming back. I'll be back in a couple of years."
The girls on one side said goodbye to Yunyin, while on the other side, Cheng Yong patted Fu Wang on the shoulder and said, "I've arranged some good people for you. Be careful when you go out and bring Yunniangzi back safely. We can't do without her now."
Looking at the wounded soldiers standing behind him, Cheng Yong was completely different from their dejected state a few years ago. Now they were needed by others, in good spirits and able to eat well, so naturally their health was getting better and better. He couldn't help but admire Dr. Zhang's competence, and of course, he was also very grateful to Yun Yin for giving them hope.
Fu Wang patted him on the shoulder, "I will naturally take good care of her. You can also keep an eye on Yunyin's shop for me. I've already spoken to Zhou Chang, so I don't think anyone will cause trouble."
"But there's always a chance of something going wrong. There are so many girls here, and Lady Yinshuang is here too. We should be careful."
Cheng Yong: "Don't worry, many of our brothers are stationed at the branch office. If others see us, they won't know whether this is the headquarters or Mianzhou is the headquarters." He shook his head and said, "Besides, Lu Xuan has also arranged for people to stay at the villa, and they will protect Lady Yinshuang."
Fu Wang nodded and said, "Yes, thank you for your help."
Yunyin bid farewell to Yinshuang and Zheng Guilan, took Fu Wang's hand and got into the carriage. The other brothers from the escort agency also mounted their horses, and the group headed towards Chang'an.
As Yunyin watched the inn recede into the distance, the hustle and bustle behind her quickly fading into the sound of horses' hooves, she turned back to Fu Wang and said, "Let's go, we're going to Chang'an."
Author's Note: This concludes the main story. The following chapters will focus on the side stories, mainly depicting Yunyin and Fuwang's travels in Dazhao, enjoying local delicacies, searching for various seeds, and other daily life activities.
For those who aren't interested, see you in the next book! The next book will likely be "Farming in the Mountains After Fleeing Famine in Ancient Times," the synopsis is below. Feel free to bookmark it if you're interested. See you in the next book!
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At the end of the dynasty, disasters were frequent and the people were suffering. When Lu Man woke up, she regained her memories of her past life and realized that she was not a native, but a time traveler, and that she had traveled to a year of disaster.
After three years of severe drought, there was no harvest in either the fields or the mountains, and everyone was on the verge of despair. Lu Man felt that she could not sit idly by and wait for death. Fortunately, she had been an agricultural student in her previous life, so she could find a suitable place to live in the mountains, farm, and avoid disaster.
She discussed with her family about fleeing south to avoid disaster, and invited Luo Ling, her childhood sweetheart from next door, and the whole family headed south to escape the calamity.
Along the way, they witnessed the horrific scene of people exchanging children to eat, as well as the phenomenon of eating tree bark, grass roots, and even clay. There were also people who tried to steal their food.
Fortunately, Lu Man and her companions had many strong men, and she was also incredibly strong, so the journey was relatively safe. However, war broke out in the Central Plains, forcing them to find a more suitable place.
Luo Ling and Lu Man grew up together. They would go hunting in the mountains every day. Even when Lu Man thought of his past life, he did not forget this skill. The mountains and forests of Shu were steep, easy to defend and difficult to attack, making them very suitable for avoiding disaster.
After searching for a long time, Lu Man and Luo Ling finally found a suitable place. They cleared out the valley, gathered wild vegetables, planted grains and mushrooms, and Lu Man, an agricultural student, finally had a place to use his skills.
As the valley improved, Lu Man's family had hope for the future, except for their childhood friend who always followed them.
Lu Man: "What are you doing following me? Have you caught any chickens or ducks alive? Have you raised any cattle or sheep yet?"
Luo Ling looked at Lu Man quietly: "What about what you promised me?"
Lu Man looked up at the sky and the ground but not at him. Who told her to have memories of her past life? Even though they were childhood sweethearts, she treated him like a younger brother and had long forgotten what she had promised him.
From then on, Luo Ling kept pestering her, determined to make her fulfill her promise.
Lu Man: "..."
Reading Guide:
1. In the early stages, they fled famine; in the later stages, they farmed.
2. The dynasty is fictional and not based on historical fact.
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