Chapter 246: Rong Family in Beijing
On this day, two "big events" happened in Lingshui Town that made the townspeople talk about them with great interest.
The first thing was that Zheng Chengming, the youngest son of the former governor of Huzhou, was beaten into a pig's head and lost two arms. He might not be able to hang out for a while.
The second thing was that the sharp-nosed, monkey-faced, and black-hearted owner of the Green Bean Shop in the town was suddenly replaced by a chubby, smiling lady.
The new snacks in the shop are no longer buy five pounds and get half a pound free. Now it’s buy one pound and get half a pound free. The price is also much cheaper than the previous sky-high price, almost half off.
The people in Lingshui Town were all celebrating as if it was New Year's Day, with smiles on their faces all the time.
In the Lingshui Town Inn, Rong Bing and his companions finished their breakfast, harnessed their carriage, and set off.
To reach the capital, they still had a long way to go. After leaving Huzhou, they had to pass Kuizhou, and after passing Kuizhou, they would reach the capital.
Fortunately, the rest of the journey went smoothly. Two days later, the Rong family's carriage stopped outside the Nanxun Gate Tower in the capital, followed by Nan Xuan and his friends' carriage.
The capital city is worthy of being the capital city. The guards at the city gate are tight, unlike Ping'an Town. If you want to get in, you just have to pay some silver.
If you want to enter Beijing from here, you need a travel permit.
But Rong Bing obviously didn't need it. As the old leader of Yaoxian Pavilion, he had a high prestige and was known to almost everyone in the capital. He could enter the city by simply showing his face.
Nan Xuan and Jing Zhen followed Rong Bing and the others, and after gaining the title of "friend" of the old Pavilion Master, they followed them in.
Nanxun Gate is located on the central axis of the capital. The broad avenue leading directly to the imperial palace is called Imperial Street. Imperial Street serves as the dividing line between the capital and its east and west districts.
The Rong family residence is in the east of the city, while Baidouxuan, where Nanxuan and Jingzhen are going, is in the west of the city.
Rong Bing, Bao Ya and Rong He, said goodbye to Nan Xuan and Jing Zhen at the intersection of Yu Street.
Jingzhen had a stern face and a slightly frowned brow, staring at the Rong family's carriage disappearing at the end of the street.
"Don't look at it anymore," Nan Xuan called him, "The Rong family still has some influence in the capital, don't worry."
Jingzhen did not answer, but lowered the curtain and withdrew his gaze.
The wheels of the carriage rumbled as it passed through the busy streets.
Baoya had just arrived in the capital and was very curious about everything. She lifted the curtain of the carriage with her little hands and looked out of the window.
The people coming and going on the street were all dressed in gorgeous clothes. Sedan chairs of all sizes were shuttling back and forth on the street. The things sold on the street stalls were all things she had never seen before.
Seeing her like this, Rong Bing stroked his beard and smiled: "Let's go home first, and wait until grandpa takes you out for a walk tomorrow."
"OK!"
Baoya agreed obediently, but her bright eyes could not be retracted.
Rong Bing was helpless, but he let her watch.
Soon, the carriage stopped at the gate of the Rong family mansion.
Hearing the sound of wheels, the door creaked open and the white-haired old housekeeper came out from the yard swiftly.
As soon as they entered Kuizhou City, Rong Bing sent someone back to report.
So, the old butler has been waiting for a long time.
"Master Rong, the journey is long. Is everything going well?"
The old butler's surname was Bai. He had a smile on his face as he respectfully helped Rong Bing out of the carriage.
Rong Bing's eyes were filled with smiles: "Everything went well. Is everything okay at home?"
"To answer the old master, everything is fine." Butler Bai said, "It's just that the old lady..."
Rong Bing sighed lightly and waved his hand: "It's okay, I haven't been home for so long, she must miss me."
After he got off the car, Baoya and Ronghe also jumped out.
"Second Young Master."
Butler Bai naturally recognized Rong He. When he saw him, he called out to him respectfully. After that, he saw Bao Ya standing next to Rong He.
"This is the Third Miss." Rong Bing said directly.
Butler Bai was stunned, but when he saw Baoya's very familiar eyes, he quickly reacted.
He greeted Baoya attentively, "Hello, Third Miss."
Baoya was not used to being called that, but seeing how enthusiastic Butler Bai was towards her, she felt embarrassed not to respond.
I had no choice but to reply: "Hello to you too."
Butler Bai was amused by her serious answer: "Miss Third, you are welcome. Please come in."
After saying that, he made a gesture of invitation.
Rong Bing took the lead and led the two children into the Rong family mansion.
The house is very grand, surrounded by corridors, rockery and flowing water, ponds and bamboos, which is very elegant and unique.
Baoya followed behind Rong Bing, looking at the bonsai on this side, then at the koi on the other side. Her little head turned this and that, but she still couldn't take it all in. The Rong family's house was too big.
Rong Bing doted on the small bud on her head and said, "Baoya, just live in the east wing of my yard. It's close and it's convenient for me to take care of you if anything happens."
"Yes," Baoya nodded and looked at Rong Bing obediently, "I will follow grandpa's arrangements."
Rong He couldn't help but feel a little envious as he had never even lived in the east wing of Baicaoxuan.
After arranging Baoya's accommodation, Rong Bing took her back to his Baicaoxuan, and Rong He followed.
"Baoya, now that you're here, you're at home. If you have anything to say, just tell the maids or servants, or tell your grandfather. Don't be shy."
Baoya was holding his hand, and her short legs moved quickly, trying to keep up with his pace.
He nodded repeatedly and said, "Grandfather, I remember. But I'm a little hungry now. Is there anything to eat at home?"
"Yes, of course! Grandpa will ask the kitchen to make whatever you want to eat."
Rong Bing said this and called to the butler Bai who was following him, asking him to instruct the kitchen to make something delicious for Baoya.
Butler Bai accepted the task and turned to leave.
Baoya followed Rong Bing into Baicaoxuan, still looking around curiously.
However, at this moment...
"A Bing! A Bing! Why did you come back just now?"
"Wow, they all bully me and don't want to play with me!"
The voice of an old woman, crying and with a bit of a coquettish tone, suddenly sounded.
When Baoya heard the voice, she looked up and saw an old woman in gorgeous clothes wiping her tears and running towards her and Rong Bing.
"Madam! Madam Rong! Please run slower, be careful not to fall!"
Two maids, about seventeen or eighteen years old, were chasing after the old woman anxiously, fearing that she would get bumped or hurt.
In a blink of an eye, the old woman rushed in front of them and was hugged by Rong Bing.
"Jingyao, are you being naughty again? Didn't you agree to wait for me to come back?"
Rong Bing gently scratched the tip of the old woman's nose in a doting manner, and the old woman immediately smiled sweetly at him.
"Jingyao is so good! She's not naughty!"
"Yeah, you're the best." Rong Bing coaxed patiently.
After receiving the praise, the old woman became happy again, clapping her hands and laughing.
Then, she suddenly stopped smiling, her eyes fell on Baoya, and she looked at her carefully.
After watching for a while, her eyes suddenly lit up and she shouted happily, "Ruoruo? It's Ruoruo! Ruoruo is back!"
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