Now that he has arrived in Yueyang City, Pei Shaorong has no intention of wasting this opportunity. Life in ancient times was not as convenient as it is today, and it is too troublesome to travel far away.
At this moment, there are still four days before the Lantern Festival, and Yueyang City is already very lively. In the morning, Pei Shaorong and Mo Xiaobao changed their clothes and quietly sold things around the city. In the afternoon, they went shopping and played together.
The same goes for Zheng San and others. They go out to do business in the morning and play in the town in the afternoon. Everyone does their own business, and the people in the caravan don't know what Pei Shaorong and the others sold specifically and how much they earned.
Although Yueyang City is prosperous, many of the things sold there are not available in the town. But after two days of looking around, Pei Shaorong, who has seen many more things, is nothing new to him.
Mo Xiaobao, on the other hand, was even happier. He had earned so much money right after arriving, so he wasn't as hesitant about spending the money as before.
Even if he wanted to save money, as long as he looked at something for a few more seconds, Pei Shaorong would either buy it on the spot or secretly buy it for him two steps behind him, which made Mo Xiaobao surprised and happy. He couldn't say anything about spending money recklessly or saving money, and was just happy.
Because it was a festival, there were many shows in Yueyang Town, including street acrobatics, various snacks, music and storytelling, lights at night, and flower boats on the lake. There was so much to see and do!
These programs are also held during festivals in small towns, but because of the limited population and economy, they are not as prosperous, lively and spectacular as those in big cities.
While making money and having fun, Pei Shaorong did not forget the village chief's instructions. The day before the Lantern Festival, he and Mo Xiaobao took their things and the visiting card given by the village chief and prepared to go to find the village chief's daughter Qin Xiangrong.
"Brother Pei, you will be shocked when you see Sister Xiangrong later. Sister Xiangrong is the most beautiful girl in our village, and she is a very kind person. When I was a child, she often gave me candied haws to eat. She was willing to give me a bunch of them for only one penny..."
Mo Xiaobao was very happy when he heard that he was going to see the village chief's daughter. Qin Xiangrong had been very kind to them, his brothers and sisters, in the village and often treated them to candy.
Because the village chief's family was wealthy and Qin Xiangrong was literate, she always told stories to everyone at the entrance of the village. Mo Xiaobao's love of listening to strange stories was developed at that time.
Pei Shaorong had heard Mo Xiaobao say these so many times that his ears were almost callused, but Mo Xiaobao was happy to say them, and he didn't want to ruin his mood.
Holding Mo Xiaobao's hand and heading towards the county magistrate's mansion, Pei Shaorong smiled and tried to please his little bottom, "No matter how beautiful Qin Xiangrong is, she is not as pretty as my Abao..."
"...No, it's just you, Brother Pei, who thinks I'm pretty..." Mo Xiaobao said embarrassedly, but he felt very sweet in his heart.
Yueyang City is a good place, and the girls and boys raised in this good place are naturally good too. Each of them is fair and tender, which is incomparable to the girls and boys in the village.
Whenever he met a pretty girl or boy these days, Mo Xiaobao couldn't help but worry that Pei Shaorong would fall in love with someone else, and was afraid that Pei Shaorong would be snatched away by someone else just like Wang Afu was before.
Compared to Wang Afu, his elder brother Pei is much better. Who knows who will fall in love with him. Or maybe elder brother Pei falls in love with someone else and wants to marry a younger one. There is nothing he can do about it.
Although it is normal to have a concubine or a wife here, and he cannot object or be jealous, but Mo Xiaobao is not willing to share his husband with others, and does not want others to share Pei Shaorong's love and kindness for him!
Every time he secretly observed that Pei Shaorong looked straight at other girls and boys, but only at himself with a smile on his face and a passionate and focused gaze, Mo Xiaobao felt much more at ease and exuded an aura of "I am the happiest person in the world".
Without Pei Shaorong taking the initiative, as soon as he arrived in Yueyang City, Mo Xiaobao held Pei Shaorong's hand tightly wherever he went, calling him "Brother Pei" and "husband" sweetly.
Especially when meeting a pretty girl and a pretty boy, the tense look on their faces that showed their close relationship made Pei Shaorong couldn't help but hold his stomach and laugh, and he cooperated with him to show his affection.
The county magistrate's mansion was easy to find. The two set out from the inn and walked slowly for half an hour before finally arriving at the gate of the mansion.
However, not everyone can enter the county magistrate's mansion. After the visiting card given by the village chief, which was a letter of introduction, was handed over, the housekeeper of the mansion came out not long after.
"Are you from the Madam's family?" The housekeeper looked the two of them up and down with a cold attitude.
"Yes, we are from the same village as the village chief. The village chief asked me to bring some things to his wife..." Pei Shaorong nodded.
Mo Xiaobao also said happily, "Yes, we are here to see Sister Xiangrong. I am Abao. Tell Sister Xiangrong, she will definitely know..."
"My master is busy with official business and hasn't come back yet. My wife is ill and can't see anyone. I'll give the things to my wife. If you have anything else to say, I'll tell my wife..."
"Ah? Sister Xiangrong is sick? Is it serious?" Mo Xiaobao asked anxiously.
The housekeeper saw that Mo Xiaobao didn't answer, so he asked someone to take the things over, and then asked, "Do you two have anything else to say?"
The intention to drive people away was so obvious that even the thick-skinned Mo Xiaobao could hear it. Pei Shaorong looked at the housekeeper's cold expression and pursed his lips.
"In this case, we are not in a position to disturb you. Please tell the village chief that he misses you very much. If you have time to come home and visit..."
"Well, I'll tell my wife!"
The butler nodded perfunctorily, then turned around and left with two servants carrying the things, slamming the door, leaving Pei Shaorong and Mo Xiaobao with a frustrated look on their faces.
"Ahem, Brother Pei, why are they like this..."
Mo Xiaobao was somewhat unhappy. They had come a long way to deliver the things, but not only did the master not see them, he didn't even come in the door or drink a sip of water. The servants' attitude was also extremely cold.
Pei Shaorong nodded in agreement. The people in the county magistrate's mansion were too cold. After all, they represented the county magistrate's wife's family. Even if the host was not convenient to meet guests, it seemed that treating guests like this was not polite anywhere, right?
Pei Shaorong and Mo Xiaobao were both very depressed as they came with good intentions to deliver gifts but were turned away.
But it will be fine in a while. Anyway, they have brought the things and words the village chief asked them to bring. They came to Yueyang City to earn money and have a honeymoon, so they can completely forget about the matters of the county magistrate's mansion!
After two days of earning money and having fun in the town, the Lantern Festival arrived.
After a comfortable sleep as usual in the morning, Pei Shaorong and Mo Xiaobao reluctantly got out of bed.
After washing up, changing clothes and saying goodbye to Zheng San and others, Pei Shaorong and Mo Xiaobao left their world of two alone.
After leaving the inn and strolling on the street for a while, Pei Shaorong took Mo Xiaobao to find a restaurant that looked very high-end to have dinner.
Now that I've made some money, of course I have to enjoy myself. I can't always go to roadside stalls and small restaurants. I have to go to a restaurant like this that is comparable to modern star-rated hotels!
"Brother Pei, if the villagers knew that I had eaten in the restaurant, they would be envious. You know, Brother Niu from the village works in the restaurant in the town, and his wife always eats in the restaurant every time she goes to the town. Everyone is always envious of her..."
Mo Xiaobao held Pei Shaorong's arm and walked into the restaurant nervously and excitedly. He had never seen the world. A few days ago, he and Pei Shaorong went to the restaurant to sell things through the side door and had never seen the restaurant's main hall for dining and entertaining guests.
After taking a few glances like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, Mo Xiaobao approached Pei Shaorong and said with a smile, "So this is what a restaurant is like. It's almost the same as a restaurant, except that it's a little bigger and the food is a little more expensive..."
"Yeah, I also think it's similar to a restaurant. But Abao, I heard that the dumplings in this restaurant are delicious!" Pei Shaorong nodded in agreement.
"Really? Then Brother Pei, can I eat eight of them?" Mo Xiaobao licked his lips with a greedy look on his face.
Pei Shaorong shook his head, "No, eight is too many..."
"Ah... then, what about the seven..." Mo Xiaobao said pitifully, "Brother Pei, how about seven?"
"There are six in a bowl. If you eat too many tangyuan, you won't be able to eat anything else... I heard they also have eight-treasure chicken, crystal dumplings, braised pig's head, and golden rolls..."
Pei Shaorong began to seduce Mo Xiaobao while counting on his fingers. Seeing Mo Xiaobao drooling, he smiled in his heart, what a greedy cat!
Instead of looking for a table in the hall, Pei Shaorong prepared to drag the greedy Mo Xiaobao to the second floor. It would be more interesting to sit by the window upstairs and eat while watching the hustle and bustle on the street.
We found a good seat on the second floor and sat down. The waiter came up and greeted us, "What would you like to order, sirs?"
"Two bowls of glutinous rice balls, eight-treasure chicken, crystal dumplings, golden shredded rolls, chopped pepper fish head, braised pork, deep-fried sea bass strips, colorful frozen fragrant cakes, vegetarian bamboo shoots, and a bowl of old duck soup!"
Pei Shaorong read out a long list of dishes in one breath. He had done his homework before coming. These were the most delicious signature dishes in this restaurant.
After listening, the waiter looked him up and reminded him, "Sir, the total amount is three taels of silver. Can you..." Can you finish it? Can you afford it?
The waiter felt a little worried when he saw how Pei Shaorong and Mo Xiaobao were dressed. Although they were wearing fine cotton clothes, that was nothing in Yueyang City. Three taels of silver for a meal was not cheap.
"I know, just serve the food!"
Pei Shaorong nodded to the waiter. It was a rare trip to Yueyang City, so of course he had to enjoy the food. Since these were the signature dishes, he had to try them all to make the trip worthwhile.
After the waiter left, Pei Shaorong leaned over to Mo Xiaobao's ear and said, "It's a rare opportunity for you to come here. We can afford the meal for three taels of silver. If we can't finish it later, we can pack it up!"
Mo Xiaobao thought about it and realized that his family had made a lot of money in the past few days, so he could still splurge a little. Just like what Brother Pei said, if he couldn't finish the food, he could pack it up. Just hearing the names of the dishes was enough to make him drool...
After sitting on the second floor for a while, the dishes had not yet been served. Pei Shaorong and Mo Xiaobao were happily watching the lion dance on the street outside when a small figure ran to their table.
Pei Shaorong and Mo Xiaobao felt someone pulling their clothes. When they turned around, they saw a white and round little fat boy standing behind them.
"Are you from my grandpa's house?" the chubby, fair-skinned boy asked in a low voice.
"Your grandpa?"
"My grandfather's name is Qin Laoshuan! He lives in Linjiang Village..."
"It's the village chief!"
Mo Xiaobao blinked and said to Pei Shaorong.
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