As the carriage emerged from the forest, Xu Jiang gazed into the distance, pointed at wisps of smoke, and said, "Here, that's it."
Liu Mei leaned against the car door and looked out, seeing only clusters of houses in the distance, their lights dimming. She exclaimed in amazement, "This is almost as big as a whole block."
"We haven't left the capital yet, so the post stations are naturally bustling. In addition to the official post station, there are also private post stations, inns, restaurants, and various shops nearby. If you still have the energy later, I can take you for a stroll."
"No, no." Liu Mei waved her hands repeatedly. She felt like her whole body was about to fall apart. She wanted to lie down on the ground. How could she have the energy to go shopping? "We should rest early now that we're here. We have to continue our journey tomorrow morning."
Xu Jiang suppressed a smile and said, "Okay."
Soon, the carriage arrived at the post station. The three words "Jiuqu Post Station" were engraved on the gate of the post station. After nightfall, the gate was guarded by official post station guards to check the merchants and travelers coming and going.
The housekeeper showed the pass, which showed that the person on the pass was a member of the Lou family's family. After checking, the guard respectfully let them pass.
This is also what Lou Jing meant. If you can stay at an official inn along the way, then stay there to ensure safety and avoid many troubles.
Xu Jiang and the others arrived at the post house. Led by the postmaster, they presented their post vouchers, registered the number of people, horses, and carriages, and were finally assigned three rooms: she and Liu Mei shared one, Shan Bo and a guard shared one, and the remaining three guards shared one.
The guest rooms in the post station are divided into four levels: Tian, Di, Xuan and Huang. Each level has its own courtyard. According to their travel passes and post tickets, they can only stay in Xuan and Huang rooms.
Xu Jiang and Liu Mei lived in room number Xuan, while Shan Bo and four guards lived in room number Huang.
Meals are also provided by the inn according to the number of people and room level.
After settling the carriages and horses, Xu Jiang and others carried their personal luggage and went to their respective guest rooms to rest.
Before the branch courtyard, Xu Jiang instructed everyone, "Everyone, go to bed early. We will set out at dawn tomorrow."
Everyone should nod in agreement.
Xu Jiang was worried about Shan Bo, so she gave the guards some instructions.
The guards kept telling Xu Jiang not to worry, but Shan Bo felt quite guilty and tried to act tough, saying he could do it. However, his legs became weak after taking a few steps, and he was finally carried away by the guards with laughter.
Ever since Xu Jiang said earlier that they would not abide by the rules of the mansion when outside, they began to let loose. Their usual awe of Shan Guanjia turned into familiarity with Shan Bo, just like they did with their own elders. Although they still respected him, they felt more at ease when getting along with him.
Shan Bo also relaxed a lot. He relied on these guys to take care of him along the way, so he was more indulgent towards them and let them make trouble.
Xu Jiang and Liu Mei watched them go with a smile, and then they walked together towards the guest room where they were staying.
The two found their guest room and had barely had a cup of tea when their meal arrived: two bowls of soup noodles, two plates of vegetables, a plate of sliced duck, and two steamed buns—a very hearty meal.
The taste is also acceptable.
Xu Jiang finished half a bowl of soup noodles and asked Liu Mei if she was used to it, but she didn't respond. When she looked up, she saw her holding chopsticks in one hand and a steamed bun in the other, her eyes already dazed.
Xu Jiang hurriedly woke her up, forced her to eat the bowl of soup noodles, and then helped her to sleep on the couch.
Liu Mei fell asleep as soon as she touched the pillow. Xu Jiang returned to the table and continued eating. After a while, she heard a light snoring coming from the couch.
What’s interesting is that at this moment, some romantic and melancholy man recited the poem "Erotic Song" by King Jin'an of Southern Liang.
Xu Jiang listened for a while, picked up the verse "The lamp lights up with the fire of the sun, and the dust is scattered by the wind of carp.", and drank the whole table of food while enjoying the fragrance of the beautiful woman.
When the waiter came to collect the dishes, he also brought some clean water for washing.
After Xu Jiang washed herself and Liu Mei, she rolled onto the couch and fell into a deep sleep, pillowed by the romantic and melancholic song "There is no other meaning in the song but lovesickness" and the dream song of the beauty beside her.
In the dream, there is the moon in the sky and the heart of a loving mother.
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