Chapter 22
The two had eaten and drunk their fill, but there was nowhere to pass the time in this desolate wilderness.
Su Wanxing had no choice but to pick up the book and start reading.
"What is Master looking at?"
"Book"
"What book?"
"The Law Book"
"When will the master finish reading it?"
"It's been a long time, what's wrong?"
"I just checked, there are no customers on either side."
"so what?"
Nineteen carried Su Wanxing to the bed.
"The owner can watch while lying down."
Where do you get so much strength?
"The owner can read it aloud; no one will hear."
I'm truly impressed by you.
Su Wanxing had no interest in reading anymore and could only cooperate with Nineteen.
She went from lying down to prone, constantly turning over until she fell asleep.
The next morning, Shijiu packed his luggage early.
Why are you up so early?
"Master is awake. Hurry up and get up, wash up, and have breakfast."
"Um"
Under Nineteen's tutelage, Su Wanxing became increasingly skilled at riding horses, and two months later, she finally arrived in Phoenix City.
"Halt! What brings you into the city?"
Su Wanxing handed the identification card to the gatekeeper.
"My husband and I are newlyweds. We've heard that Phoenix City is the most prosperous place, so we specially brought him here to visit for a few days."
The gatekeeper checked the post and then let them pass.
Su Wanxing pulled Nineteen into the city.
The cobblestone path was polished to a shine by the passing crowds, wine flags fluttered like colorful waves on both sides, and lanterns hung under the eaves of the vermilion pavilions, dazzling in the sunlight during the day and lit up one by one at dusk, becoming a flowing river of stars. Women surrounded the rouge shops, selecting jewelry, and children ran around the city with sugar figurines in their hands. Nearby, the sounds of drinking games and the storyteller's gavel mingled in the restaurants, while the aroma of braised pork knuckle and sweet and sour fish from the neighboring restaurant, wrapped in steam, wafted into the air. A few steps further, you would encounter a stall selling snacks, and even the wind carried the scent that made your mouth water.
"There are definitely a lot of people in Phoenix City."
"Master, let's quickly find an inn to rest."
"good"
Su Wanxing found a guesthouse that looked pretty good.
"Boss, how much is a superior room?"
"Two ounces"
"Could you please find me a quiet room?"
Su Wanxing's purse was bleeding, but she gritted her teeth and took out the silver.
"Miss, please come with me."
Follow the waiter upstairs.
"Miss, this is it."
"good"
Su Wanxing pushed open the door. The room was spacious and bright. There was a carved pear wood table with a fine porcelain tea set on it. There was also an inkstone next to it. Inside was a canopy bed with a light green gauze curtain hanging from it. Delicate silver bells hung from the edge of the curtain and made a soft sound when moved. The window was covered with thick paper and could be opened at any time for ventilation. There was also a large bathtub inside.
"Nineteen, the inns here are really nice."
Nineteen said this while packing her luggage.
"Yes, Master, it's just that the price is too high."
"It's alright, I'll stay here for a few days and then make further plans after I find a shop to rent."
"Master, rest first. Nineteen will go fetch some hot water."
He lay in the huge bathtub to rest, while Nineteen helped him wash his body.
"That feels so good!"
"Master, I'm glad you like it."
Why didn't you shower with me?
"Let's wash our master first, after all, they've been traveling for several days."
With Nineteen's help, Su Wanxing took a long bath and then lay down on the soft bed.
"I haven't slept in such a comfortable bed in ages."
"Master, you should rest first."
"Um"
Exhausted and warm, Su Wanxing slowly drifted off to sleep.
In her sleep, she seemed to have a very long dream, which was in her original era, but when she woke up, she remembered nothing.
"Master is awake?"
"Um"
Su Wanxing opened the window. It was already dusk, and the sounds of shouts and horses' hooves could be heard outside.
Nineteen wrapped her arms around him from behind.
"Owner"
Su Wanxing closed the window and lured Nineteen to the bedside.
The silver bells by the bedside jingled wildly, their clear sounds rising and falling.
As night fell, Su Wanxing got up and dressed.
"Where is Master going?"
"Don't sleep anymore, get up and go out for a walk."
"good"
The restaurants, silk shops, and jewelry stores on both sides of the long street were all adorned with red lanterns, strings of them hanging from the eaves to the doorways. The red light reflected off the bluestone slabs, giving them a warm glow. Steam rose from the oil pans at the snack stalls, and colorful paper lanterns shone warmly in front of the lantern stalls. Men carried lanterns as they walked by, the shadows of the lanterns swaying gently with their footsteps. In front of the acrobatic stalls, the performers' gongs clanged loudly, followed by cheers from the audience.
"Nineteen, what would you like to eat?"
"I'll eat whatever my master eats."
You also need to have your own ideas.
Nineteen had never seen such a bustling scene before, and looked around.
"Then let's eat wherever we happen to be."
"good"
Su Wanxing dragged Shijiu to the barbecue stall, sugar painting stall, osmanthus porridge stall, and wine stall.
Wow, Phoenix City really has everything!
"Um"
Nineteen was eating meat and drinking alcohol at the same time, his cheeks were bulging.
"Haha, I've never seen you eat like that before."
"I haven't eaten such fresh meat in ages!"
"Then you should eat more."
Su Wanxing transferred the meat from her bowl to Shijiu's bowl, then quietly enjoyed the lively atmosphere of the night market.
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