Thinking about the free life that might come in the future, Shen Xingmian felt a great sense of freedom and joy, and wished she could open the car window and feel the free air outside.
As soon as she got close to the window, she was pulled back by the ice.
With the RV, they no longer need to set up a stove to cook lunch and dinner. With a ready-made induction cooker and rice cooker, cooking has become a very simple thing.
The happiest person about this was Mu Zhizhi, who absolutely loved these kitchen utensils and was almost reluctant to part with them.
She also loved those porcelain bowls and plates with particularly beautiful patterns.
"Mianmian, this quality of porcelain is so good it could be a family heirloom. Is it really okay for us to just use it like this?"
She liked them, but she was hesitant to touch them, fearing that these priceless porcelain pieces might break in her hands if she wasn't careful.
Shen Xingmian almost burst out laughing, quickly pinching her thigh to calm herself down, and said confidently:
"Aunt, please use it without worry. Even if it breaks, it's okay. We have plenty more, and this stuff isn't very expensive."
Shen Xingmian used to cook for herself, so she really likes and appreciates kitchenware. Whenever she sees a nice pot, she wants to buy it and try it out.
These things were practically ignored after the apocalypse, but she just casually searched and brought back a lot of them.
She had originally thought that these were all rather heavy, but they could be used as weapons. If someone got close, she could smash a pot over their head and take half their life.
I thought its original purpose was no longer needed, but I never expected it would bring such a pleasant surprise.
That's great.
Living in a motorhome gives you a feeling of returning to the past, but looking out the window or randomly entering a town can create a sense of disconnect.
Fortunately, they only used it for traveling, and it should be idle once they reach the North. Otherwise, over time, they might not be able to distinguish between what is modern and what is ancient.
Everything's in chaos.
The task of driving was first discussed and practiced by the eldest uncle and the father. After they had thoroughly mastered it, it was gradually handed over to others.
Once you've mastered the basic theories, learning becomes much easier.
This time, there's no need to stop and rest even while cooking, so the travel speed is much faster. What used to be a month's journey will probably be completed in less than a week.
Shen Xingmian was in such a hurry to get on the road because he was afraid that heavy snow would block the roads.
Unlike modern times, where many people come out to clear snow after a blizzard and salt is spread on the roads, here, if heavy snow closes the roads, you'll probably have to stay home and not move an inch.
But those who are still halfway there are in big trouble.
In order to avoid such a passive situation, she insisted on choosing to switch to a motorhome.
At first, everyone was not used to the speed of the RV. It was too fast, and the mountain road had many curves. They were afraid that they would have an accident if they were not careful.
After getting the hang of it, I found it quite exciting and interesting.
Everyone was eager to try sitting in the driver's seat, and Shen Xingmian encouraged them all to learn this skill, since driving alone for too long can be very tiring.
We rarely encountered any pedestrians along the way, because it was already very cold, and unless there was something particularly urgent, no one would brave the cold wind to come out.
So Shen Zhiheng's fear of being discovered did not occur throughout the entire day.
The most troublesome part of the journey was that every time they passed through a town, they had to switch to a horse-drawn carriage in advance, travel through the town, and only after going a long way could they switch back to the motorhome.
What I thought would be the most time-consuming part turned out to be the fastest.
However, the RV can only have its heater on while it's in motion; it can't be turned on when it's stopped, so they still have to find a place to stay at night.
"Grandpa, let's stay at an inn tonight. Anyway, this carriage is very fast, and it won't be difficult to reach the town."
"Yes, that's fine. The weather is getting colder and colder. If we keep sleeping outside, everyone's health won't be able to take it."
Although they had experienced all kinds of harsh environments when they were on the march and fighting before, this was not a war after all. He would certainly not object to making his family's life a little more comfortable.
Moreover, it was Mianmian who suggested this, so how could he bear to refuse?
When they finally arrived at the town where they planned to stay for the night in the newly changed carriage, it was already getting dark. In the northern winter, it was already completely dark before five o'clock.
Some restaurants on the street still had their lights on, but there weren't many customers. Even those who worked outside would finish work earlier in winter.
The lanterns hanging at the entrance of the inn in the distance were very eye-catching. As the group pulled their horse-drawn carriage over, they received an extremely warm welcome.
"Are you gentlemen looking for a room? We only have two superior rooms and two standard rooms left today. Would you like to choose?"
Shen Xingmian was a little puzzled. Although this place was not on the border, it was not a major transportation hub either. How could there be only a few rooms left?
"Why are there only four rooms left? Has something happened recently?"
"You guessed it. The richest man in our area is looking for a husband for his only daughter. She is so beautiful that she has attracted a lot of people to try their luck."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xingmian immediately became interested and quickly asked, "Since Miss is so beautiful and her family is so well-off, I imagine her standards for finding a husband must be quite high, right?"
"That's natural, but there are also many who want to fish in troubled waters, and some who are just watching the show and want to see who will win in the end."
The young man was very quick; in the time it took to chat, he had already booked a room for them, collected the money, and was about to take them there.
"Shouldn't there be some kind of competition when choosing a son-in-law? Should it be based on literary talent, martial arts skills, or family background?"
"Oh my, young lady, you are truly intelligent. This wealthy man's family is not short of money, but they desperately need a son-in-law who can support the family. Therefore, the first requirement for finding a son-in-law is that he must live with the family, and the second requirement is education."
"The imperial examinations are next autumn, and the master wants to select a scholar who can earn an official position, which would bring honor to his ancestors."
Lin Yue did not have a rule that sons-in-law could not take the imperial examinations. The reason her father did not pursue an official career was entirely so that he could stay on the border with her mother and assist her maternal grandfather.
Otherwise, the path of scientific exploration should not have been difficult for him.
Fearing that her father would be unhappy to hear this news, Shen Xingmian quickly stopped asking questions and instead asked the waiter to prepare more hot water.
She felt her body was almost frozen after only traveling a short distance by carriage, so she suggested that everyone take a hot bath before going to sleep to prevent them from getting sick from the cold.
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