Chapter 70 This is the only time
Zhang Ziwei felt very disappointed.
In the entire provincial government, apart from the governor, the chief secretary is the second in command.
I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that I happened to encounter someone when he was upset.
Now that he has offended others, who would dare to stamp his name?
But there is nothing we can do about it, we can only sigh that we are unlucky.
Zhang Ziwei forced a smile and bowed to take his leave.
Unexpectedly, not only did I not save money, but the official documents were also stuck.
Ji Changying was very curious about what kind of pests they were talking about, but seeing that these officials looked at them unfriendly, she shrugged and followed Zhang Ziwei.
"Let's find a cheap inn to rest first!" Zhang Ziwei smiled helplessly.
The people of the Ji family had been dazzled since they entered the city. They had never taken their eyes off the streets on both sides of the road. When they heard what Zhang Ziwei said, they immediately suggested going to the inn.
"I know where it is! I just heard an old lady on the side of the road say that the inns in West City are cheaper and they're specifically designed to provide accommodation for peddlers!"
Hearing someone say this, Zhang Ziwei did not hesitate and took his men to the west city.
When you ask, you’ll be told either there are no houses available or the prices are extremely high.
"What? One tael of silver for one night? Robbery!" Wang Lin glared at the innkeeper when he heard the price of the inn.
The people from the Ji family behind him couldn't help but curl their lips. You also know that this is robbery?
Why didn’t I feel like I was robbing them when I asked them for money before?
The shopkeeper said without batting an eyelid: "I'm sure you all know what the situation is like outside right now. How many people are desperately trying to get into Tongzhou City? There aren't enough people staying in the inns here!"
Wang Lin really wanted to be tough and turn around and leave, but he had already asked at several inns on the way here, and he was really afraid that he would have to sleep on the street if he left this time.
"Don't underestimate this place, but if the previous guest who booked the room couldn't come due to some matter, you wouldn't be able to stay here!"
The shopkeeper was very calm and didn't worry at all that such an attitude would drive away customers.
Zhang Ziwei looked at the sky which was getting darker and darker, and sighed, "It's settled!"
The shopkeeper's expression immediately brightened up, and he handed them the keys with a smile, then called the waiter to take the guests to the room.
It takes time to accommodate so many people, and the carriages and horses cannot be neglected.
Thinking that he could sell these horses immediately for some hard work fee, Wang Lin gritted his teeth and paid the waiter to serve him.
When they arrived at the inn, Ji Changying's family of four all looked at Hu.
The word "pitiful" seemed to be written in large letters in the four pairs of very similar eyes.
Mrs. Hu turned her head away and pretended not to see it.
Last time I let it go, I just thought that the family was too hard-pressed, so I spent money to buy two rooms to live in. This time it’s absolutely not possible!
This money is not enough to settle their family in Liangzhou!
Ji Mingxue glanced at Ji Fengshou again and again, and his eyes seemed to be saying "Come on, uncle".
Ji Fengshou poked Ji Changying, signaling her to go ahead.
Ji Changying poked Zhou and signaled her with her eyes to go forward.
As a result, Zhou misunderstood the meaning.
"Sister-in-law, Aying wants to see you for something!"
For a moment, Ji Changying suspected that her mother was deliberately trying to trick her.
Ji Fengshou pushed her out and said, "Yes, Aying wants to talk to you about something!"
Ji Changying: ...
These parents are definitely relatives.
Their little tricks could not be hidden from Hu's eyes.
Seeing their useless appearance, he immediately rolled his eyes and said, "Stop talking, it's impossible!"
Ji Changying's face fell, and she pulled Hu's arm and acted coquettishly: "Auntie, look at us now, we are like beggars! We finally got to the inn, so of course we can do whatever makes us comfortable!"
"Besides, when my father and some yamen runners go to sell horses, those who know him will think he's selling horses, but those who don't will think he's going to steal horses!"
Season Harvest: ...
Ji Fengyi groaned and said, "Let's ask for two rooms like last time! Don't worry about the money. I'll find a way."
Mrs. Hu said angrily, "You're talking as if I'm deliberately making things difficult for you. You all know what our situation is right now. This is just one time, and it won't happen again!"
Ji Changying and Zhou happily held Hu's hands, one on each side: "You are the best~~"
After talking to Zhang Ziwei, Hu reluctantly spent two taels of silver to get two ordinary rooms. She heard that the upper room was more expensive!
"Yue Niang, we'll come find you tomorrow. We're leaving first!"
Zhou nodded and waved goodbye to the big talkers in the village.
Those people now like to come and play with Zhou when they have nothing to do. After a few days, they have become quite close.
They said goodbye to Zhou and followed the main group to sleep in a large dormitory.
"Everything is really expensive in this city. I even have to pay extra for a few buckets of hot water!"
Mrs. Hu sighed as she paid the money. A bucket of hot water cost five cents. There were five men and three women in her family. After cleaning up, the water bill alone cost thirty cents.
The waiter took the money with a smile and said, "It's thirty coins in total, no more, no less! Sir, since you're not from here, you might not understand. We buy firewood to boil water. If you want more water, it's a waste of firewood. We also need someone to boil water specially. If we don't charge you a little labor fee, we're basically losing money!"
"Alright, alright, stop talking and bring us some water!"
Mrs. Hu covered her chest with her hands, feeling extremely distressed. How come she had to buy firewood even after entering the city? She could just pick up as much as she wanted from outside!
Although she felt bad about spending money, since she had to spend it, Mrs. Hu chose to spend it happily and comfortably.
The money she saved was spent and her family still felt bad about it, so she paid more money and asked the waiter to bring a table of delicious food so that the whole family could have a good meal.
This time everyone was more surprised.
After the family cleaned up and had a delicious meal, they lay down to rest and couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of their hearts: "It's so comfortable! This is what life is like!"
Early the next morning, Wang Lin couldn't wait to come and knock on the door.
"Brother, let's do some serious business today! Your people are waiting for the money from selling the horses to buy things!" Wang Lin's face was filled with unconcealable excitement.
Ji Fengshou was refreshed after a night's rest and changed into decent clothes: "Let's go!"
Several yamen runners and Ji Fengshou walked out of the inn, leading their horses under the expectant gazes of the crowd.
As soon as Ji Fengshou left, Ji Mingxue couldn't suppress his desire to go outside anymore. It felt like there were thorns under his butt, and no matter how he sat, he felt uncomfortable.
Ji Changying was also eager to try.
"Shall we go out for a walk too?"
Mrs. Hu had anticipated what she would say and expressed her thoughts: "We are in exile now, after all. Even though the officials are being polite to us, they can't go too far. I don't think we will leave Tongzhou today. You three should go out for a walk first. When you come back, Mingxue and the others can go out."
If everyone left at once, I'm afraid the police would be dissatisfied.
Ji Mingxue suddenly became listless.
Ji Changying grinned: "Okay, we will be back soon!"
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