44 First Arrival in Beijing
◎Expectation and subtle tension.◎
After returning home, Tian Nongxi took out the small treasury he had saved from the cabinet.
Excluding the twenty taels of gold bonus given by the system, he still had fifty-five taels and one hundred and twenty-seven coins on him.
She thought about it and put the gold ingot given by Wen Tingluan into it.
Sure enough, the mechanical female voice counting did not sound.
She wants to save enough money to leave, but this money must be rewarded by the system or earned by herself.
The brief feeling of loss did not overwhelm Tian Nongxi. She quickly adjusted herself, stood up and gave out a small portion of the money.
While stuffing the money into his body, he walked to the window, leaned over to ask Wen Tingluan how much the rent of a good shop in the capital was.
Wen Tingluan pondered for a moment, then easily brought the wooden box filled with gold in front of her, his expression showing the word "rich man".
Tian Nongxi was speechless: "Rent, rent a shop for so much?"
"Rent a few more rooms."
She choked, took back her question about whether it was too exaggerated, and walked to the kitchen humming a song.
Wen Tingluan followed her closely, as if afraid that she would run away.
She washed vegetables while he tested the water temperature.
She was cutting vegetables while he was sharpening the knife with his eyes.
Tian Nongxi couldn't stand it anymore, so she pushed the cut vegetables to him and asked him to arrange them on the plate the way she had done.
He had an excellent ability to comprehend things, and soon he was able to do things even better than Linqing Pavilion.
Tian Nongxi was full of confidence about the future and in a good mood, so he didn't notice that the people around him were in a bad mood.
When the wooden box was completely filled, she clapped her hands and praised Wen Tingluan. She saw the man, who had been keeping his head down, had a subtle and resentful expression on his face.
Her eyes suddenly turned around twice, and her hand uncontrollably touched the man's head, which was lowered just right, and she touched it twice uncontrollably.
The feel is excellent.
Tian Nongxi squinted his eyes in enjoyment and asked in a soft voice, "What's the matter?"
Wen Tingluan grabbed her disruptive hand and supported her body, which was staggering from tiptoeing. After making sure she couldn't escape, he spoke:
"When do we leave?"
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On the small road, the only sound was the rumbling sound of the axles rolling over the bluestone slabs.
This is a carriage that is several meters long and can accommodate dozens of people.
The interior was simply furnished, with only a long table and two carved sandalwood couches, neatly covered with soft satin of an indistinguishable material.
It was a very spacious place, but Tian Nongxi felt very uncomfortable. She glanced at Wen Tingluan who was taking a nap with his eyes closed, and carefully moved to the other side.
The next moment, the man whose expression could not be seen clearly raised his eyelids slightly and pulled her back.
…
He looked extremely sleepy. He pulled her hand over and covered it with his, then closed his eyes again, frowned, and said nothing.
Tian Nongxi thought she was safe, so she tilted her head to look at his trembling eyelashes and smiled with her lips pursed.
The laughter was silent, but it startled Wen Tingluan.
He suddenly closed his eyes and lay down on her thighs, one hand searching and casually resting on her waist, while the other hand was still holding her.
Tian Nongxi was dumbfounded by the smooth movements.
She called him, but he just buried himself deeper, frowning and saying he was tired.
Although there was cloth between them, Tian Nongxi could feel the warm breath seeping into her clothes and seeping into her heart with a tingling sensation.
The two of them interlocked their fingers, and Wen Tingluan's palms were so hot from the calluses on them.
Looking at the handsome face with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes spread out on his legs, Tian Nongxi swallowed the words to call him.
Forget it, just spoil her.
She sighed, and didn't dare to make a sound for fear of waking up the people around her.
The wind blew through the beaded curtain, and the sandalwood fragrance filled Tian Nongxi's nose. Her eyelashes drooped slightly, and her eyes outlined the high nose bridge of the man who was resting his head on her legs.
No matter whether he was really sleepy or just pretending to be sleepy, he was now really asleep.
His thin lips were no longer tightly pursed, and his breathing gradually became steady.
Tian Nongxi unconsciously curved the corners of his mouth into an intimate arc, and pushed back the curtain that was lifted by the wind.
It was already dusk, and the setting sun cast a golden yellow hue on the leaves, revealing their furry texture.
Since she came in, she has never been to any place farther than Ruiyang County, and now she is heading directly to the capital.
Or the imperial palace.
Anticipation and subtle tension.
Having explored a new map, she was eager to ride a horse, but Wen Tingluan refused on the grounds that the journey was too long, so she had to take a carriage.
The driver was a taciturn middle-aged man, as cold as the dagger flashing at his waist. From the moment they set out until now, he had only spoken once, saying a greeting.
Tian Nongxi picked up the warm tea on the long table and took a sip, then lifted a corner of the curtain and quietly asked the driver when they would arrive.
He pulled the reins and said: At least two days, at most four days and nights.
After thanking him, Tian Nongxi leaned back on the cushion, staring at the wisps of fragrant mist, and finally realized that this was not a short journey.
Fortunately, before she left, she went to Ruoshui Academy to sell all the prepared meals. Manager Xu, who had been watching from a tea stall not far away, saw that what she said was true and immediately wanted to sign with her.
Because she wanted to promote her craftsmanship and not give him the exclusive recipe, and she would stop doing it in the future, so she only took 20% of the profits.
But Manager Xu's restaurant business was good, and when the students of Ruoshui Academy learned that they could only eat Tian Nongxi's meals at his restaurant, word spread, and he brought a lot of people there.
In just a short while, the wooden box that Tian Nongxi left with him was filled with hundreds of coins.
From time to time, a few coins from Bu Qin were added to the amount, and the numbers in my mind kept rising and falling. Although it was not much and it was not enough to reach the next level of reward, at least I was getting closer and closer to the goal.
She didn't have much with her and only took a small bag with her when she left.
There were purses and trifles in it, but few clothes or jewelry. Firstly, she didn't have any to begin with, and secondly, when she was packing, Wen Tingluan had been leaning against the door, urging her not to take anything.
Adhering to the principle of not entering a woman's boudoir, he stood at the door as straight as a pine tree, his eyes following her every move.
After a short while, Tian Nongxi surrendered, threw his bag towards him and walked out the door.
She had few things and was not taken seriously, so she had been busy for a long time but no one came out of the main house to ask about her.
So she took the initiative to walk in.
Huang was lying on the bed with her eyes closed, resting, while Tian Yaozu sat beside her, reviewing his lessons silently.
Seeing her coming, neither of them made any unnecessary movements.
Tian Nongxi didn't sit down. He stood near the door and said in a normal tone that he would be away for a while.
As expected, this matter required a lot of discussion. Before Huang had even finished listening, she asked the clan elders to lock her up, and Tian Yaozu cried and wanted to go with them.
She spread out her hands, and both of them fell silent, staring at the silver and money in her palm.
That was the thirty taels she had divided.
Twenty taels is her reward for free food, drink, shelter and farming.
The other ten taels were the handkerchief that Xie Gang wore when he had a high fever.
She put the silver on the wooden table and walked out without anyone stopping her.
After getting on the carriage, two people came out to see him off, their tone was much softer.
Tian Nongxi naturally smiled as well, because she took away the Tian family's land deed.
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The journey is long and tiring.
Although Wen Tingluan had put a thick layer of soft satin under Tian Nongxi's body, she still felt weak all over when she arrived at the guesthouse.
The waiter bowed and invited the two of them to stay in the room on the top floor. Just as she closed the door and was about to take a nap, she was awakened by a knock on the door.
Opening the door, Wen Tingluan begged her to let him in with a smile on his face.
She moved aside to let him in, and when she heard Luan come in, she saw the waiter who was blocked by his tall body.
The waiter came to deliver the food, holding a tray with several bowls filled with tempting home-cooked dishes.
Wen Tingluan happened to be with her, so they ate together.
Although they were all common home-cooked dishes, Tian Nongxi was hungry and tired, so he still ate a lot.
After a long time, she finally refused to eat the dish that Wen Tingluan passed to her.
Putting down his chopsticks and taking the water handed to him by Wen Tingluan, Tian Nongxi drank a few sips to moisten his throat, then leaned back in his chair contentedly and stretched his body, his eyes and eyebrows filled with satisfaction.
Food shortage is the inevitable fate of people who have eaten and drunk enough since ancient times.
She raised her head and yawned, and through her tearful eyes she saw the man staring at her with a smile.
One look at Wen Tingluan's eyes told him what he was thinking. Tian Nongxi glanced at him more and more frequently, and finally couldn't help it and explained that he simply had a big appetite and was not hungry.
Not at any time, she emphasized.
When I got on the carriage the next day, there were several rosewood food boxes filled with cakes on the long table.
The carriage drove for two days, and on the afternoon of the third day, the group entered the capital.
When he arrived in Beijing, Tian Nongxi was reading a book with his head resting on Wen Tingluan's lap when he suddenly heard a loud noise.
She propped herself up and lifted the curtain, only to find that she had entered the city.
The carriage looked ordinary, but no one dared to stop it, and it didn't even stop when entering the city gate.
Ruiyang County is already big enough, and the capital is even more spectacular.
Crowds of people were jostling each other, various shouts were heard one after another, and the street stalls were neatly arranged, not appearing messy among the crisscrossing streets.
I really came to a strange place.
Only then did Tian Nongxi feel the reality.
The carriage drove slowly through the crowd, and soon it suddenly became quiet.
A few dozen meters ahead is the vermilion-painted palace gate. Armored guards are divided into two rows, about a few hundred people, looking majestic and solemn.
Tian Nongxi's eyes fell on a small group of people looking into the distance on the palace wall, and he suddenly shrank back, clutching the half of his face that was exposed on the window sill.
She gently patted Wen Tingluan's thigh with her hand, and when she saw the man who was reading with his face propped up, looking over, she asked softly:
"That wouldn't be...?"
Wen Tingluan lifted a corner of the bead curtain, took a quick glance, and then put it down. He placed his hand on Tian Nongxi's hand, lowered his eyes and nodded.
Tian Nongxi: “…”
The temperature of the palm was as cold as her heart, which was half cold. Tian Nongxi wanted to pull her hand away, but was held back by Wen Tingluan's half-lost and half-helpless look.
She frowned, wanting to cry but unable to, when she was suddenly pulled into his arms. Wen Tingluan suddenly put down his book and stepped forward, tightening his arms and pulling her into his arms.
The hug came without warning, and Tian Nongxi was filled with the crisp scent of cedar.
Wen Tingluan knocked his chin on her shoulder, his voice trembling and the ending sound intermittent: "Xiaoxi promised me... Doesn't it count?"
"I'm just asking." Tian Nongxi shook his head to comfort him.
She tugged at his sleeve, her tone so calm that no trace of emotion could be seen, but her slightly trembling fingertips revealed her helplessness.
"But it's such a big deal?"
"Or I should..." Fate's neck was suddenly grabbed, and Tian Nongxi was forced to look directly at the man who was slightly unhappy. "Get down immediately."
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