Chapter 262 Lingquan Town
early morning.
The sun is shining.
Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the stream is gurgling.
The large army returned to the official road.
When Jiang Miaomiao woke up, she was already in the car.
Because she heard the sound of wheels and axles and the sound of horses' hooves.
When she opened her eyes, she saw A Niang looking at her with a smile, "Miao Miao is awake, did you sleep well?"
Jiang Miaomiao nodded, "Okay."
Lu Qingyao looked at the little girl's messy hair and couldn't help but rub it.
The little guy looks even more cute and adorable when he is confused.
They returned around four o'clock in the morning and saw their little girl and Xier sleeping soundly in the haystack, even snoring.
The good thing about this little one is that he can go with the flow.
She loves bird's nest and shark's fin, and she also eats wild vegetable buns with relish.
He could sleep soundly on a big bed with soft golden pillows, on a bumpy carriage, or in a grass nest in a cave.
She is not spoiled at all and was born to be the daughter of their Lu family.
But it is also very particular about details.
No matter how expensive the ingredients are, if the food is not to her liking, she will not eat a single bite.
She loves cleanliness and bathing, and changes her clothes every day, even if they are not dirty. She is willing to wear them in rotation.
On the other hand, Jiang Ziyan has the same hobby as her.
The days of traveling had made him lose a little weight.
Sleep was not very good either.
When Lu Qingyao returned to the cave, almost everyone except the guards was asleep, only her son hadn't closed his eyes yet.
Even after lighting some mosquito repellent grass, he still used a palm-leaf fan to drive away mosquitoes for his sister.
I fell asleep peacefully until dawn.
He is a sensitive and thoughtful child, somewhat like his father.
It's just that this child is so well-behaved and sensible that it makes people feel distressed.
Such precocity is half innate and half acquired through experience.
At this age, other young men are either studying hard to prepare for exams or riding horses and cockfighting.
But her Yan'er was studying how to kill people without them being seen.
Lu Qingyao secretly flipped through the books her son had been reading recently. He was either reading a military book or a medical book.
He didn't mean to get involved in medicine by reading medical books.
He drew and recorded all the poisonous plants recorded in the books. Those who didn't know him would think that he was going to give up literature and pursue medicine.
Besides, he didn't read the military book for himself.
Feng'er doesn't like reading. He easily falls asleep when he starts reading, and even studying hard is useless.
Yan'er would read it and explain it to his brother, and then discuss it with him. During the discussion, the two of them would often argue until their faces turned red. This approach had a very good effect.
He is well-versed in both civil and military affairs, so there is no need to worry that Feng'er will be bullied in the military camp.
As a mother, Lu Qingyao worries about her son all the time.
The eldest brother is simple-minded and worried that he will be easily deceived.
The second child is delicate and sensitive, and I am worried that he will become sick due to worry.
As for the younger one, it is still invisible now, which is the only thing I am worried about.
It's that greedy mouth.
Illness comes from the mouth.
Jiang Miaomiao stared at the roof of the car for a while, then sat up, stretched and yawned, and looked at her mother dazedly, "Mom, I'm hungry, is there anything to eat?"
Lu Qingyao: ...
How can I not be hungry after sleeping for so long?
This happened on the road. If he was at home, he would have been picked up long ago.
Seeing that A Niang had dark circles under her eyes, she asked again, "A Niang, did you all stay up all night traveling?"
She felt like she didn't get enough sleep and woke up hungry.
It is never as easy to sleep in the car as at home. Even if you lie down from morning to night, you will still feel tired and hungry easily.
It’s like taking a long-distance bus. Even though you’re sleeping the whole time, you still feel tired and haven’t gotten enough sleep.
She missed the big bed in Jiangzhou's house.
I wonder if there is a big house to live in and a big bed to sleep in in the capital.
After thinking about it, they realized that they were kicked out after all, so it was not realistic for them to return to the Jiang family mansion.
He should be living with his grandmother.
Just as she was daydreaming, the curtain of the carriage was suddenly lifted, and her aunt rode in on her horse and pinched the little girl's face. "It's almost noon now, Miaomiao must be drowsy. Be patient, we'll stop for lunch later."
It's already noon?
Xiao Miaomiao lifted the curtain and found that the sun was already so high in the sky.
No wonder she felt like she had slept for a century, and the back of her head was a little numb.
As she combed my hair, my mother said, "We left at daybreak. Seeing you were sleeping like a pig, we didn't wake you up."
Jiang Miaomiao: ...piggy!
Her mother actually said she slept like a pig, so annoying!
Is this implying that she is greedy and sleepy?
The little girl pouted.
"Girl, here are some chestnut crisps. Eat some first to fill your stomach."
Xier put the pastry near the young master's mouth, but she avoided it.
Didn’t you say you were hungry? Why aren’t you eating?
Jiang Miaomiao grinned at her, revealing her small white teeth, "I haven't washed my face or rinsed my mouth yet."
This would be inconvenient on the road, but at least you can drink some tea and rinse your mouth.
Xier put the pastry back into the box and said, "Let's eat it after we finish washing up."
I almost forgot, a girl can’t eat without washing up after getting up.
But it’s not very convenient now, so I can only bear with it.
Jiang Miaomiao: ...
At least give me some saliva.
The convoy didn't go far before it stopped to have lunch.
Because the next stop is the town, where we can eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks, everyone's lunch is simple.
Chewing on steamed buns and steamed bread.
I cooked several large pots of wild vegetable soup, with some oil floating around.
Only Jiang Miaomiao had her own meal, and her aunt cooked egg noodles for her.
The little guy deliberately walked around in front of the Xu sisters with the bowl in his hand.
The two of them were very greedy, but they were too embarrassed to snatch food from the children. How embarrassing.
So they reluctantly ate a few bites of the steamed buns and didn't drink any of the wild vegetable soup. Which rich girl would eat wild vegetables?
dislike!
Therefore, the two sisters were hungry all the way.
Except for some incompetence during the night of roast lamb, these two ladies have always been respectful.
At this moment, he was sitting in the shade of a tree to enjoy the cool breeze. His eyes were always on Xiuxiu. He was fanning them hard with a round fan, but he didn't notice how hot they were.
Jiang Miaomiao thought, maybe drinking the wind can make you full.
Xiuxiu didn't indulge them. She shared all the food with the guards and scraped the bottom of the pot cleaner than her face.
It would be fine if there was no grudge between them, but he dared to do such a bad thing and pushed Qiao'er into the water, and still wanted to eat good food. He is dreaming.
If it weren't for Sun Erlang protecting them, they wouldn't even have any steamed buns.
Her brother and sister-in-law can eat it, so why can't she?
Sun Erlang had no choice but to pick some fruits on the way to feed them.
The cakes and fruits he brought from home had already been made by his wife and Xu Sanmei. After last night, he didn't dare ask Madam Xiuxiu to help him cook.
If you see her with a gloomy face, it's best to stay as far away from her as possible.
It was my wife's fault for not being prudent before and offending my third brother's wife.
As a grown man, it is not appropriate for him to get involved in the disputes between women.
He knew nothing and just walked as far as he could.
Until everyone had finished eating, the Xu sisters did not even wait for a single bite of noodles and got on the carriage with their handkerchiefs swung.
Jiang Miaomiao made a miraculous discovery that Sun Ersao had no place to act coquettishly.
Brother Sun Er's attitude towards his mother, Aunt Xiuxiu, and his brothers took a 180-degree turn.
Very respectful.
Whether you have something to do or not, just chat with your brother.
After lunch, we continued on our journey.
After passing the winding hills and through the woods, the view gradually opened up.
They originally wanted to continue taking the official road, but it would take another seven days to reach the post station, and they were running low on dry food, so they took a detour to get some supplies.
Passing by a farm, Sun Erlang asked a farmer for directions, "Sir, is there a town ahead? How far is it?"
"There is a Lingquan Town, and it's only five miles ahead. Sir, are you here with your wife to pray for a child?"
"Pray for a child?" Sun Erlang looked confused.
I only found out after asking.
It turns out that the reason why this town is called Lingquan Town is because there is a Shuiyue Temple on the mountain, and there is a well behind the temple, and there is a spiritual spring in the well.
Drinking it can cure infertility, it is very effective.
They all come here to seek the spiritual spring.
Lingquan Town is not big, and Shuiyue Temple is not big either, but there are still many pilgrims who come here to visit.
The convoy had walked less than five miles when a small town came into view.
The town is indeed not big, not even as big as Qingshi Town.
Jiang Miaomiao leaned on the car window and looked around.
Look at the passers-by, look at the street snacks, and then look at the houses.
It's strange that this small town is hidden in a valley, built against the mountain and by the water. The houses are almost all new, and there are very few old buildings.
I think it was demolished and rebuilt.
There were also passers-by, almost all of whom were pilgrims to Shuiyue Temple. Most of them were women, surrounded by servants.
Of course, there are also young couples traveling together.
It is obvious at first glance that Lingquan Town became prosperous because of Shuiyue Temple.
A well drives a small town.
Sun Erlang rode his horse around the town, looked for several inns, and finally chose the largest one.
It’s not that big, at least not compared to the big inns in Jiangzhou.
But it was big enough to accommodate all of them.
The inn looks ordinary, just like any other inn.
But as soon as they entered the inn, everyone was shocked.
Don’t be fooled by the fact that this inn is hidden in the mountains and looks ordinary from the outside, it is very luxurious inside.
The glazed lamps on the roof are shining brightly.
The floors are paved with jade, which makes people afraid to step on them.
The back garden is full of rockery and strange rocks, and various precious peonies are in full bloom.
There are also a few peacocks walking among the flowers, lazily basking in the sun.
There seems to be a hot spring in the backyard.
Because it is steaming, you can see it from outside the garden.
The old woman who led the way said that this was a hot spring bath for the women, and that the men also had a garden like this in the opposite direction.
Jiang Miaomiao felt that this was definitely a luxurious holiday villa.
Wow! There's actually a place like this in the middle of nowhere. It's incredible! I imagine the other inns aren't much different.
Lu Qingyao took her little girl around for a tour, then turned back and booked a room.
When I asked, I found out it was really expensive. A No. 1 room cost 800 wen per night, and even a bunk bed cost 200 wen per night.
This is not something ordinary people can afford to live in.
The eldest sister-in-law of the Xu family said that this hotel could be compared with the top-notch inns in the capital, although the interior decoration was indeed luxurious.
But it's still ridiculously expensive in this area.
But strangely, there is still a steady stream of guests checking in.
"Sister, this might be a shady shop." Xiuxiu pulled Lu Qingyao aside and whispered.
Lu Qingyao felt that if this was a black shop, then the entire Lingquan Town would probably be full of black shops.
If it really is a shady shop, it's better not to alert the snake since we've already entered its den.
She planned to settle down first and then go investigate.
After much discussion, they finally booked a few ground-floor rooms and a number of dormitories.
The room rates are relatively reasonable and not outrageously expensive.
The shopkeeper looked clear-eyed and didn't seem like a wicked person.
Xiuxiu asked curiously, "Boss, I heard there's a magical well in your town. Drinking from it can really help you have children?"
Jiang Miaomiao would never believe that drinking water could help her have a child.
I'm afraid it was just a rumor that was spread out, and then it became more and more incredible.
She decided to let Xiaobai and Jiujiu go out to explore.
The shopkeeper laughed and said, "How can it be so easy? After drinking the spiritual spring, the woman still has to stay in the nunnery for a month or so, and be treated by Master Shuiyue. Only then can it be more effective. My wife gave birth to a son after drinking the spiritual spring and receiving treatment from Master Shuiyue."
The shopkeeper himself was a beneficiary, so he believed it without a doubt.
"Will you charge for the consultation?" Lu Qingyao asked.
"No consultation fee, but room and board are required."
The shopkeeper looked at the people in front of him, who were obviously two couples, and asked, "Excuse me, are you all here at Shuiyue Temple to pray for children?"
Sun Dalang and his wife looked at each other and nodded in tacit understanding.
Xu waved her hands repeatedly and smiled awkwardly, "No...it's my eldest brother and his wife..."
She didn't want to admit it in front of so many people, although she was also very passionate. She had been married to her husband for three years and they were only together for a few days a year. It was rare for her to be with her husband for so long this time. If she could conceive a child, she would be very happy.
Her status in her husband's family also rose, and she no longer had to look at her sister-in-law's icy face every day.
She glanced at her husband, and Sun Erlang immediately understood.
When he returned to the house, he immediately took his wife by the hand and told her, "Awan, don't try to get your hands on that spiritual spring. The water there is questionable. Just stay in the house and rest for one night before we leave."
Based on his many years of experience, this town is full of strangeness.
He was away from the capital for most of the year and longed to have a child to accompany his wife and provide her with comfort.
Less than a month after getting married, he went to war with the army, leaving his wife alone in the empty house. Sun Erlang felt that he owed his wife a lot.
It is precisely because of this that Awan's parents, brothers and sisters-in-law try their best to give in to her and indulge her, which makes her become even more spoiled.
But even if he wanted a child again, he would not try any treatment out of desperation.
A spring that can make people have children is unheard of.
Xu Wan was unwilling to accept this. She had just noticed that many people were going up to the back mountain, and most of them were women. People were coming and going, and she didn't seem to have any problems.
"Husband, my elder brother and sister-in-law both said they want to have a child. I believe they will go too. Just accompany me to take a look." Xu snuggled in her husband's arms and acted coquettishly.
Most of the time, her husband would grant her whatever she asked, but this time it seemed to be useless.
"Awan, my brother and sister-in-law have a son and a daughter. They just said it casually. How could they believe in the so-called spiritual spring? Your husband has asked someone to fetch some water. After you take a bath, take a good rest. I will accompany you for a walk later."
Sun Erlang comforted his wife and left.
He couldn't indulge in the gentle pleasures of life at this time, so he had to go to the mother and son of the Lu family to discuss countermeasures.
He didn't believe that their family could live in peace.
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