bayedsolid Chapter 90: Steal half a day’s leisure
Chapter 90: Steal half a day’s leisure
The fact that the Wen family stayed in a luxurious suite was a common occurrence in the eyes of the yamen runners. Besides, the more people who knew, the more extra money they would have to contribute, so no one asked, and the yamen runners didn't bother to spread the word.
This saved the Wen family a lot of trouble.
Let's go back to the Wen family.
Yesterday afternoon, I entered the town and encountered a stampede on the way. Then, the stable caught fire in the middle of the night. I couldn't close my eyes again until dawn. Even an iron body can't withstand it.
After washing up, the entire Wen family lay down.
Soon, from the large suite of the three-story building inside the "The Visitor is a Guest" inn, the sound of snoring slowly drifted out, one after another, rising and falling.
......
The news that the stables at the Yanta Town post station had caught fire and collapsed last night, injuring exiled prisoners, spread throughout the town overnight.
Upon learning that the exiled prisoners would stay in town for a day, the town's small vendors flocked to the vicinity of the North Town Post Station.
Their thinking is very realistic.
When exiled, one always needs to purchase some essential supplies; otherwise, how can one survive until reaching their destination?
Therefore, on the North Street side, after it gets bright, many small vendors carry loads on their shoulders and push carts, hawking their wares along the streets and alleys near the post station.
"Take a look, take a look, there's a whole bunch of cheap and good stuff."
"Dry rations, long-lasting and filling dry rations, 3 coins each, discounts for bulk orders."
"Top 10 best wilderness accommodations, don't miss out!"
"Look at these sturdy straw sandals. They'll keep you walking for 30 miles without the soles coming off or rubbing your feet. You'll feel like you're flying when you wear them."
These hawking cries were repeated over and over again, each one louder than the last, regardless of their effectiveness, they were just trying to get the word out of it.
I originally thought that the soundproofing of the large suite in the three-story building would be better, but I didn't expect that not only was the soundproofing poor, but the height also helped the sound to travel.
The three-story building stands out from the surrounding low-rise buildings. The vendors have great lung capacity and their cries are incredibly penetrating, reaching right up to the window of the large suite.
This is incredible.
The Wen family members gradually woke up.
Wenwen woke up to the advertising slogan "Walking as fast as the wind".
She yawned and walked to the window, rubbed her eyes, patted her face, plopped down on the stool by the window, rested her chin on the windowsill, and stared intently down.
Wow, the view from this building is truly amazing. You can see the vendors below very clearly, and their shouts are even more distinct.
The vendor selling straw sandals shouted himself hoarse.
"Straw sandals, sturdy straw sandals, can be worn for 30 li without slipping off or rubbing the feet; wearing them, one can walk as fast as the wind..."
The distinctive sound filled Wenwen's ears, and she couldn't help but think of an advertising slogan for a certain modern brand—
For professional walking shoes, choose XX Health, making walking easy and effortless.
She couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Hehe, hehe..."
The sisters who were waking up one after another came over when they heard the noise.
"Little sister, what are you laughing at?"
"Wow, it's really lively down there."
"Ah, it would be so nice to go down for a walk."
"You still complain that you haven't walked enough? You're such a shameless bastard."
"I had almost forgotten we were in exile if you hadn't mentioned it."
"That's true, haha..."
Suddenly, there were more noises in the room.
Since the start of their exile, the whole family has been on edge, never truly able to relax for a moment, and hasn't had a proper rest in many days.
Unexpectedly, in the famous Yanta Town, a city that never sleeps, we ended up staying in a special inn, which gave our family a chance to get a good night's sleep.
This can be considered a stolen half-day of leisure, no, a whole day of leisure.
It was not yet noon, so it was barely more than half a day.
If you skip breakfast and then lunch, you're practically becoming an immortal!
The sounds of vendors hawking their wares from the streets and alleys below continued, and the aromas of various snacks drifted up to the building.
After the women of the Wen family woke up, they were preparing a meal.
The aroma of food mingled with the fragrance wafting in from the suite, making one's mouth water even more.
Wenwen called out to the group of young ladies, "Let's go out and eat first."
Quite by chance, Wenwen had just reached the front hall when there was a knock on the door.
"Boom boom boom, boom boom, boom boom boom."
It has a good rhythm, with two long notes and one short note.
Accompanied by the shopkeeper's voice.
"Excuse me, esteemed guests, I'm here to bring you lunch."
Wow, a suite with meals included?
The family stopped talking and looked at Wen Qikang dramatically.
Wen Qikang didn't have this experience either; there's always a way out.
"Wen'er, open the door and let me in."
Wenwen was closest to the door. She adjusted her facial expression and opened the door.
Outside the door, a servant was carrying a food box, which was three stories high.
"Dear guests, this is our lunch to welcome you. Please enjoy it."
After the waiter finished speaking, he specifically asked, "Is there anything else you need, sir?"
Wenwen saw the waiter's posture and immediately understood.
He took out some loose silver and slipped it over, closing the distance between them. "Waiter, is this lunch... a complimentary meal?"
"Yes, staying in our suite includes one lunch, but... but please, a small portion."
After the waiter finished speaking, he felt a little embarrassed as he held the loose silver. He looked at everyone in the room and then said...
"Sir, if you need anything, I can run errands to buy it for you."
Wei was tidying up her bundles and taking out the dry rations she had brought earlier.
Upon hearing this, he leaned over and asked, "Waiter, when we went upstairs earlier, we saw a kitchen on the first floor. Can we use it?"
"Yes, yes, just clean it up after you use it."
"The water and firewood for the kitchen are included in the room rate, so please feel free to use them."
"Oh, that's wonderful, hehe..."
"Come on, let's see what we need to do later, what we need to add."
Having obtained the answer she wanted, Madam Wei turned and beckoned her sisters-in-law and aunts to discuss the matter aside.
The waiter was also a shrewd man; he clearly knew whoever gave him the silver coins.
"Young sir, is there anything else you need?"
Wenwen thought to herself, there were no instructions, she was just a little curious about this inn.
"Brother Er, I see that the courtyards next to the building are all empty. Does the inn have a lot of empty rooms?"
This wasn't a secret, the waiter blurted out, "Yes, they're all empty. The courtyards here are quite expensive, so very few families stay here, especially those near the post station."
"what?"
Without thinking, Wenwen blurted out, "Then can we go in and take a look? Won't that cause trouble for Brother Xiao Er?"
"No, no, the courtyard and rooms here are unlocked. You are free to walk around as long as you don't damage anything. If you like a room but suddenly want to change rooms, you can just let me know."
"Would you even consider exchanging rooms?"
Wenwen was a little surprised.
The waiter puffed out his chest and patted it with pride, "Yes, our inn is always looking out for our guests."
Oh, I see.
The news of the waiter planted a seed in the hearts of those in the Wen family who were interested.