One of the most lively places in the city, there is always one near the city gate. There is usually a large number of vendors and special people, almost all of whom serve those who are ready to enter the city.

There is a queue to get into town, and this line is sometimes very long. As a result, those who sell water and food came into being.

Is everyone eligible to enter the city? Not necessarily. As a result, the character who handled the document on behalf of the joint came out. Brokers who seem to have nothing to do, but are in fact sharp-eyed and constantly looking for opportunities, have a place to play.

Want to know which one is the best place to eat and stay locally? Which one is beautiful in the Qing * Lou prostitute * hall? What's the best place to visit? You'll have to find a local guide. Well, just go find those helpers who are in one place and look decent.

When outsiders first arrive, they always want to learn more about the local customs. Don't want to deal with people and show your timidity? Luckily, there are bookstalls. The bookstalls near the city gates mainly sell books such as travelogues and even anecdotal books with local characteristics - books are very expensive, and although they can be sold, most people rent them to see.

Ah Shuang got out of the carriage, and after being dazzled for a while, he quickly found the bookstall and couldn't help but secretly admire the girl. Lao Zhou held a handful of copper coins and went over to inquire about the news with a few helpers.

Xia Xiaodong did not rush into the city, so Lao Zhou drove the carriage to a remote place to stop, bought some food and came back, rested first, and studied the Suzhou map while eating Suzhou's characteristic bread - a snack similar to pancake fruit.

The so-called Suzhou Atlas is a travelogue similar to a map, but the map in it is quite brief, and important road signs are missing in many places.

"Hey, this Suzhou is actually rich in lime." Xia Xiaodong saw the introduction at the beginning, and unconsciously muttered to himself. Lime is very versatile and cheap, so it is naturally a good thing. However, now is not the time to study lime, Xia Xiaodong quickly turned to the back, and had a general understanding of the geographical location of Suzhou and the configuration of the state capital.

The soldier guarding the gate shook a brass bell, bell-bell-bell-bell.

"Two quarters of an hour to close! Hurry up if you want to enter the city! Accompanied by the brass bell was the impatient shouting of the soldiers.

With the sound of the brass bell, the rhythm outside the door suddenly accelerated. One after another, the hawkers shouted for discounts, fire sales, and low-price dumping, and they wanted to sell what little was left at the last opportunity.

Xia Xiaodong put away the books unsatisfied, and asked Lao Zhou to start the carriage and take out the documents for inspection.

Entering the door was quite smooth, but it was a routine search, and after Lao Zhou skillfully stuffed two dimes of silver, he counted it perfunctorily.

It was dark at an unexpected speed, and by the time we arrived at the inn, it was already completely dark. Fortunately, the inn was as the helper said, although the price was a little more expensive, fortunately, it was very clean. The shopkeeper who came to greet him was polite, and the guys who were busy running before and after were quite courteous, which made people feel very comfortable.

On the second day of staying, Xia Bashan came, alone.

As the name suggests, Xia Bashan is tall and strong, with a bit of a taste of mountains and rivers, two one-word eyebrows, and a pair of eyes with a cold look from the superiors, which frightened the old Zhou family and immediately hid - of course, after Xia Xiaodong nodded.

"......" Xia Xiaodong didn't know what etiquette to use to treat this cheap father, although he asked Lao Zhou to deliver a letter to find him.

"You still have a bit of a resemblance to your mother." Xia Bashan stared at Xia Xiaodong intently for a long time, and his gaze gradually softened.

...... resemblance, it is said that beautiful women always resemble something.

"Your mother also has a mole on the corner of her mouth." Xia Bashan stared at Xia Xiaodong's chin: "But her mole is here." As he spoke, Xia Bashan tapped lightly above the corner of his mouth on the left side.

"When you were young, your mother looked at your mole and was very worried. said that girls have beautiful moles, but beauty is beautiful but blessed, just like her. Xia Bashan seemed to recall a certain scene in the past.

Xia Xiaodong blinked his eyes and thanked God for thanking the Lord for thanking the Virgin Mary, fortunately there was this mole! It sounds like the relationship between the cheap father and mother seems to be good, why did the eldest daughter leave the eldest daughter in the Taoist temple after the death of his wife?

The answer is right away.

"How are you doing in Xianyiguan all these years? Did you receive everything that Daddy sent you every year? Is it really good for the body to practice with real people? Xia Bashan asked several questions in one breath, but before he could wait for an answer, he thought of a more important question: "Why did you suddenly come back by yourself?" I thought it was strange all the way here. ”

The Yu Guan Lord, sure enough, didn't tell the truth completely, it seems that the things sent by the Xia family should have been laughed at by her.

Xia Xiaodong took out a handkerchief from his sleeve, wiped the tears that were not yet there, and said, "Daddy, my daughter has been deceived!" ”

Once the word 'Daddy' is spoken, it is not as difficult as imagined.

Seeing Xia Bashan's face change drastically, before he thought of the fork in the road, Xia Xiaodong hurriedly began to tell the story of going home.

It's basically an adaptation of facts. It's just that he has already seen through the tricks of the liars, and since someone pretended to be a member of the Xia family to pick it up. Later, if he was able to get out, it was said that he met Feng Shiqian by chance and got help, so it is reasonable to follow Feng Shiqian and the dart team all the way.

As for Lao Zhou's family, of course, it was also given by Feng Shiqian. Anyway, as Xia Bashan, he would not go to Shangshu Gongzi to confront him.

"After my daughter entered the city, it didn't seem appropriate to rush home." Xia Xiaodong lowered his head and said: "After all, my daughter was young and ignorant, and she was scolded by the liars, which disgraced the family." So I invited my father to come and see what my father meant. ”

"Huh-" It seemed that he didn't hear what he was most worried about, Xia Bashan unconsciously let out a sigh of relief, and nodded again and again: "You think well!" Wan'er, you are young and don't know the severity, although you have the help of Feng Gongzi's nobles, but this deceived thing is not good to say. If it spreads to the outside, it may be so unbearable! The truth must not be told! ”

Wan'er? Xia Xiaodong felt a little headache, could this be the name of the eldest lady of the Xia family? It's nice to hear, but it's hard to get used to.

"Hmm...... When my daughter was in Xianyiguan, real people called me Xiaodong. Xia Xiaodong tried to fight for the naming rights for himself. Hmph, you can hide it, Lord Yuguan, can't I ...... Increase?

"Xiaodong?" Xia Bashan was slightly surprised, and then nodded and said, "Maybe it's winter when you go." Then it's called Xiaodong. Anyway, Wan'er is just your nickname. ”

So easy to get there? Xia Xiaodong was stunned for a moment, and then quickly changed the topic, for fear that the cheap father would change his mind.

"So in what name should my daughter go home?"

Xia Bashan touched his chin.

"Of course, your father and I sent someone to pick you up."