Chapter 599 A Passerby in a Fictional Dynasty (7)
Anyone who's ever been on a boat knows that the first few days are quite novel, but it gradually becomes uncomfortable. Not to mention this ancient boat. Although it's a world of high martial arts, the technology is nowhere near as comfortable as a modern boat. Especially for Xiao Cui, she doesn't even want to fish anymore. Luckily, she can cultivate to pass the time.
Ten days had passed since they had traveled a third of the way. The ship needed to replenish its food and water supplies. They were expected to reach Minggong Wharf by noon today, where the fleet planned to rest for two days. Jiang Yue and Xiao Cui were full of energy early in the morning. As soon as the ship stopped, the two of them planned to go out and have some fun. Jiang's mother did not stop them, but only allowed Jiang Yue to bring her guards. This was no longer Liangzhou City.
Around noon, the ship docked near the pier. There were too many ships ahead, so they had to anchor and wait. It would also take time for the shuttle boat to arrive. Jiang Yue and Xiao Cui couldn't wait any longer. They called over a few guards, and Xiao Cui grabbed her waist and flew onto the pier. Innate martial artists can already fly briefly.
After landing and straightening their clothes, a small child ran over to them. They were their guides: "Honorable guests, do you need directions? I know where the famous inns, markets, restaurants, and even the government offices are in town."
"Take me to the best restaurant, recommend some of their signature dishes, and also recommend the safest inn in town."
"Alright, sir, please follow me."
As the child walked, he introduced the restaurant to them. Through his introduction, Jiang Yue learned that the most famous restaurant here was Zuixianlou, where famous dishes include braised pork, eight-treasure duck, and poached chicken, as well as Zuixian wine, which is the origin of Zuixianlou. The inn also recommended Heping Inn, which is said to be jointly owned by several families. The child said that the only downside of it was that it was expensive.
Zuixianlou was a distance from the dock. After arriving, the children gave him a brief introduction to the places worth visiting in the city. It was fair to say that they hadn't wasted their money. A maidservant saw the place and gave him a piece of silver, which she had mixed with a copper coin so that it wouldn't be discovered and stolen.
The child thanked Jiang Yue after receiving the money, and then Jiang Yue and her companions entered the restaurant. The guards and maids were seated in the lobby, and the waiter led Jiang Yue and Xiao Cui to a window seat on the second floor.
"Sir, what would you like to eat?"
"Braised pork, eight-treasure duck, poached chicken, and a few more signature dishes, plus a pot of Drunken Immortal wine. Oh, and the same thing on the table downstairs."
"Alright, please wait a moment, sir. Let me bring you a pot of tea. Do you like any of these?"
"casual."
After the waiter finished announcing the names of the dishes, he went downstairs. A while later, he brought a pot of tea. Because it was lunchtime, there were still many people eating, so their dishes were served a little slowly. But Jiang Yue wasn't in a hurry; she could take her time.
After a while, all the dishes were served. Jiang Yue tasted them and found them very delicious. This place was worth the trip. She poured herself a glass of wine and tasted it. Hmm, this wine is quite something. If you don't count the wine in Jiang Yue's space, this wine is pretty good.
Halfway through the meal, Jiang Yue ordered another table of food. This time, she had the waiter pack it up and prepare to send it back to Jiang's mother on the boat. By the time Jiang Yue and Xiao Cui finished eating, the guard who had delivered the food and wine to Jiang's mother had already returned.
After finishing their meal, they still had some time, so they went to a teahouse to listen to a performance. They also asked someone to book rooms at the Peace Inn, as the ship was departing the next afternoon and they would rest there for the night.
It was already evening when they arrived at the inn. In the afternoon, the two of them bought a lot of food, as well as a lot of clothes and jewelry. The style of dress here is a bit different from that in Liangzhou.
Upon entering the Peace Inn, Jiang Yue thought she had arrived at the protagonist's restaurant. The decor was just like hotels from later generations. Did the protagonist have shares in this inn? Or was it just a copy? Oh well, she was only staying one night anyway, why think so much?
Jiang Yue booked three rooms in total. She and Xiao Cui stayed in the middle, while the guards stayed on either side. With someone on night duty, there was no need to worry about safety, especially with the hotel's security.
The next morning, we had breakfast at the inn and didn't go out to wander around. The breakfast here was quite good. After breakfast, we checked out and Jiang Yue was going to the pier. There wasn't much time left, so she was too lazy to wander around.
After boarding the ship, Jiang's mother was drinking tea, and someone was asking her to report something. Jiang Yue didn't go over to disturb them. She cut up a fruit salad and sent a portion to Jiang's mother. They continued their journey in the afternoon.
A few days later, after Jiang Yue and Xiao Cui finished eating what they had bought, they went back to their room to cultivate in seclusion. On the way, they encountered a sea monster that came to cause trouble, but it was killed and eaten by the guards. The meat of this kind of monster can help with cultivation and is considered a good thing, if you don't mind that they may have eaten people.
During their second resupply, the two went ashore again to explore and sample the local cuisine before returning to the ship. After these two resupply trips, they would soon be heading to Grandpa's house.
After another ten days of perseverance, they finally set foot on land. As soon as the ship docked, they saw the people who came to pick them up. It was Jiang Yue's maternal uncle, who was Jiang's mother's older brother.
"Little sister! Was your journey smooth?"
"Everything is fine. How are Father and Mother?"
"It's great. This must be Xiaoyue. She's grown up. The last time I saw her, she was just a little radish."
"Greetings, Uncle. How are you?"
"Okay, come here, this is a gift from your uncle!"
Jiang Yue accepted the gifts and thanked her uncle. Then she chatted with her cousin who was standing next to her. After all the things were loaded onto the train, the group headed towards her maternal grandfather's house.
Jiang's mother and Jiang Yue, along with their guards, flew directly towards her maternal grandfather's house. If they had traveled by carriage, it would have taken ten days to half a month, which was too slow. Flying through the air would have made their journey much faster.
After arriving at her maternal grandfather's house, there was another round of pleasantries. Jiang Yue didn't have a deep impression of her maternal grandfather because she would only see him once every few years. In addition, her maternal grandfather was a serious person, so her impression of him was far less than that of her maternal grandmother.
When it was time for dinner, the family began to eat. Jiang Yue sat with her peers, who were all quite curious about her and asked her about the Ninth Prince of Liangzhou. They weren't so interested in his military achievements, but they were quite interested in the food and entertainment he invented.
After finishing her meal, Jiang's mother went to the study with her grandfather to discuss important matters, leaving Jiang Yue behind to draw attention to the situation. There were too many problems later, so she yawned and then took Xiao Cui back to rest.
The next day, Jiang Yue went out with her cousins. They took her out to play, and in the morning they tried the local delicacies. In the afternoon they went on a boat trip to enjoy the scenery. In the evening, after returning home, Jiang Yue played mahjong and cards with them. The day passed quickly.
The next few days were pretty much the same. Jiang's mother was busy with important matters, while Jiang Yue was busy having fun. But Jiang Yue wasn't just playing around; she left a puppet here. Besides serving as an intelligence agent, the puppet could also help out if her father-in-law needed anything. In addition, the puppet was also there to organize a caravan to make money, achieving several goals at once.
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