The manager of the post station was very enthusiastic and personally sent them to the third floor, and also arranged all the houses with sunny sides for them.
"No, no, no, no, I appreciate your kindness, but just give me three rooms on the sunny side. If not, I'll give you all."
"It's okay, Mr. Li, just stay calm. I'll arrange for them to go to the second floor if someone comes again."
Facing Yi Cheng’s strong invitation, Li Hui still shook his head and declined:
"Forget it, three rooms are enough. If someone comes at night, it will be difficult for you."
When away from home, he has to keep a low profile at all times, otherwise he will be involved in a crime before taking office, which is really not a crime.
He was so cautious, which made Yi Cheng a little unhappy. After all, he didn't have that kind of intention, he just wanted to make their stay comfortable. Who would have thought that a villain's heart could judge a gentleman's heart.
"Okay, then you can live in the innermost part, so you won't be disturbed even if someone comes."
Obviously not as enthusiastic as before, but still sent them inside.
When he discovered that the three young masters of the Li family were sleeping in the dark room, he was immediately surprised to know that their current identities were different from those before.
It doesn't matter where you go to take office as a fourth-rank governor. Your official position and rank are here.
Seeing the three children taking it for granted, he secretly admired him, and the unhappiness in his heart just now disappeared. Children brought up in such a family background will definitely not become playboys in the future, looking at people through their noses! I think Li Fuyin just doesn't want to give it to him
Cause trouble.
The room is not big, more than 30 square meters, with a bed, table and chairs, and a space separated by a screen. Inside the screen is a large bathtub, and the room is very clean.
Yi Cheng walked up to Li Hui, bowed his hands and said:
"Master Li, you and the three young masters come with me. I will take you somewhere."
"Where is it?" Li Hui asked.
Yi Cheng raised the corner of his mouth quite proudly and said:
"Let me show you the bathhouse in our Yanning County. I am not bragging to you, but the bathhouse in our county is definitely the one in Liangyan. The emperor comes here occasionally."
The last sentence was spoken very quietly, but Cheng Xue in front of the screen heard it.
"Really or not? The emperor...is really here?"
Seeing her braking in time, Yi Cheng nodded and said:
"Really, there is no female bathhouse. Otherwise, I will let you and the ladies experience it. This bathhouse was opened by the empress before she came to Beijing. It has cupping, back rubbing, waist burning and other items. Every expatriate
Officials will go there to relax, and sending officials abroad does not cost money. This is the rule of the bathhouse."
When Li Hui heard the word "project", he was shocked. He exchanged glances with Cheng Xue and asked:
"Can we eat then? We didn't have lunch because we were on our way."
"Yes, yes, you can eat there. There is a special rest hall, which is the big Kang in Liaodong in your hometown. It is always comfortable to sit on the Kang and eat."
"Oh, that's great. Let's go now, I'll arrange it for you." Li Hui said while calling Li Heng and the three of them.
Except for the bathhouses in prefectures and counties in Liaodong, there are no bathhouses anywhere else, not even in the towns. Those who are fastidious and rich can wash themselves at home. Those who have no money are not fastidious and just wash once before the year.
The bathhouse that Yi Cheng mentioned just now is clearly a simple version of a steam room in the Northeast. Unexpectedly, this late empress who is still mentioned in people's mouth is really... No, she was born in the capital, so how can she open a bathhouse in Yanning County? With this
Many doubts urged the children to go downstairs.
Cheng Xue sent the person downstairs, thinking about what Yi Cheng had just said.
They had already guessed that the late empress might be a time traveler, and now that it has been further confirmed, it is no wonder that the one in the palace chose Li Hui. They just don't know if he has any doubts. If he does... then it will not be easy to handle.
"Madam, the two ladies took Miss Lian downstairs to play, and Baizhu and Dexi are following them."
Cheng Xue came to her senses after hearing the words, and then found herself in her daughter's room. Bai Zhi was making the bed, and it seemed that it was almost done.
"How is the ride in your car? Is it crowded? Is it very hot?"
"It's not crowded, it's not hot." Bai Zhi shook her head and replied, "The car is quite spacious, and I can store some more medicinal materials. Madam, please take a seat."
Looking at the little girl who opened her eyes and told lies, Cheng Xue smiled and did not expose her.
"I have been sitting for most of the day, so I stood and took my time."
Tiandong and Dexi are very good at loading cars, and the space in each car is fully utilized. If there is any space left in the car, they are derelict in their duties.
The reason why Bai Zhi said this was just to pretend more. After all, there is a shortage of things in the northern border, and there are three large sections of no-man's land along the way from Liaodong to the northern border. Bandits and wild beasts are often infested, so the caravan is not manned.
Plenty, rarely passed.
Bai Zhi rummaged through the bag for a long time, took out a ball of pure red, and said as if offering a treasure:
"Madam, your birthday is coming soon. This is a birthday gift from the four of us siblings. Do you like it?"
They were two red coats made of brocade. We didn’t have this color at home, so they obviously paid for them out of their own pockets.
Thoughts are important.
"Thank you, you four are very considerate."
"As long as you like it." Bai Zhi responded shyly, "When we have enough money in the future, we can make a coat for my wife."
"That's not necessary, as long as you have the heart." Cheng Xue said while touching the pins.
The sisters' sewing is really strong, the stitches are dense and well-proportioned, comparable to modern sewing machines.
There was a rush of footsteps outside, and the master and servant came out of the house.
I saw several waiters going upstairs, carrying trays in their hands, and entering the room in pairs.
Six dishes and one soup, three meat and three vegetarian dishes, very rich.
After the food was put on the table, the leader of the waiters walked up to him and bowed in salute——
"Mrs. Li, should the hot water be delivered now or after you have finished your meal?"
"You guys have finished your meal, thank you for your hard work."
"That's right, I should resign."
The guys walked away, and Li Yue came up with Sister Xuan in his arms. They had lunch in Lian's room. After eating, they went back to their rooms to take a bath, rest, and recharge their batteries.
I don’t know how long it took, but Cheng Xuejue, who was sleeping soundly, was woken up by the noise. The room was dark, and I didn’t know what time it was.
"Chun Ming, you guys, hurry up. Mr. Hou and Aunt Gui are waiting to rest."
"Why are you urging me? No matter how much I urge you, I have to clean it up, otherwise Aunt Gui will get angry and we will be the ones who get scolded."
The sound was not quiet, and coupled with the sound of moving things, there was crying from next door.
Cheng Xue went down to put on her shoes and simply arranged her clothes before coming out. There were lanterns everywhere in the corridor.
There are a total of twelve sunny areas on the third floor, and they occupied three, and the remaining nine were occupied. Moreover, these people have no sense of public morality at all. They talk loudly and put things loudly.
Pushing the door open and entering the room, the wet nurse was feeding Sister Xuan. Mrs. Lian was sitting on the bed, obviously she had also been woken up.
"Sister-in-law, who is outside?"
"I don't know, she must be an official as well. What kind of aunt am I listening to?"
After Cheng Xue finished speaking, she stood up and poured two glasses of water, and the two sat side by side and drank...