CHAPTER XLIV
Feng Yueming and Shi Linchu didn't know that they had already guessed their identities over there, but this matter didn't matter to them.
"I've been on the road in the wagon, and my bones are falling apart. Feng Yueming leaned on the door of the carriage and complained, the oncoming wind took away a bit of heat.
"You can have a good time in Ningyang City for a few days, and there are many businessmen there. Shi Linchu drove the carriage, "It is a very lively place, and sometimes there are merchants from the Western Regions." β
"Really? I'm looking forward to it. Feng Yueming said lazily, in the past two months, they had entered some small county towns at most, and the county they entered when dealing with the matter of Mrs. Wang was already relatively large.
"The towns close to the capital are not much different from the capital, there is nothing fun. Shi Linchu said softly, explaining why he didn't go to a larger city during this time.
It has been more than two months since the two came out, and now that the summer solstice has passed, the weather is getting hotter and hotter.
Most of the time, Shi Lin did not choose the official road, but took the narrow road, although it was a little bumpy, but it was always a little cooler than the official road.
The sunlight shines through the dense layers of branches and leaves, and the sparkling spots the size of copper coins are reflected everywhere, which also looks a little interesting.
Feng Yueming stretched out her hand, and the light spots slid across her sleeves, looking as if there were many more swimming fish on it, which made her feel very good.
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"I didn't expect there to be such a big peach forest here. Feng Yueming looked at the peaches on the peach tree, which were no more than the size of a baby's fist, and a faint pink had already appeared on the tips of the peaches, "If you came here two months earlier, the peach blossoms here must be very beautiful." β
"I'll have the opportunity to come back later. Shi Linchu said with a smile, looking at Feng Yue's bright eyes looking at the little peach on the tree, he actually felt a little funny, "If we pass by here on our return trip, this peach can be eaten." β
The two of them must rush back to the capital before Laba, calculate the time, and the next time they pass by here will be late autumn.
"Do we still take this road on the way back?" Feng Yueming didn't ask them where they would pass along the way, but she also knew that the return trip would definitely be another way.
"There's nothing wrong with changing the itinerary slightly. "Although Shi Linchu had already planned his itinerary before setting off, now that he needs to change the route, he needs to tell the secret guards who are secretly protecting them in time.
"Then we'll come here and eat peaches. Feng Yueming stood up with Shi Linchu's shoulders and gently poked the little peach on the tree on the side of the road, "Speaking of which, we don't seem to have met anyone along the way." β
"It's too hot, it's almost past noon, and I should all be at home now. β
The carriage didn't know what it was pressing, and suddenly it jolted, Feng Yueming subconsciously grabbed the clothes on Shi Linchu's shoulder, and Shi Linchu also held Feng Yueming's hand.
Feng Yueming lowered her head, Shi Linchu raised her head, and the two looked at each other until they bumped again.
Feng Yueming slowly retreated into the carriage, and Shi Linchu kept holding her hand and supporting her.
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It was the hottest time of the day, there were not many people entering the city, and the soldiers guarding the gate looked very hot, but the inspection was still meticulous, especially for those who drove into the city, and Shi Linchu only saw those who entered the city at the north gate and did not see those who went out of the city.
After waiting for almost half an hour, they arrived at the beginning of Shi Linchu, handed over the road permit to the soldier, and the soldier handed the road pass to the scholar next to him, asked the scholar to write down the names and places of origin of the two, and interrogated them carefully.
Feng Yueming and Shi Linchu glanced at each other, all kinds of signs indicated that something was going on here, although they were puzzled in their hearts, they didn't ask, this was obviously not a good place to inquire about things.
When I entered the city, I found that not only the soldiers were on guard, but even the city was very dull, even if the weather was hot now, there should not be three or two people on the same street, and there were many shops around that were not open.
Shi Linchu went to ask the people on the street to inquire about the location of the inn, and the two were going to stay first, but he did not ignore the guarded gaze of the old man who showed them the way.
The inn is also very deserted, the shopkeeper is lying on the counter to take a nap, Xiao Er leans against the door and dozes off, seeing that there is no one else inside, it stands to reason that a city with more businessmen and visitors should not be like this.
Shi Linchu entered the inn first, although Xiao Er was dozing, but he was obviously still very alert, Shi Linchu's footsteps were not loud, but he opened his eyes suddenly.
Xiao Er looked Shi Linchu up and down, and then looked at the exquisite carriage outside, before he showed a smile, "How many are you objective?
"Stay. Shi Lin Chuquan didn't notice the vigilance in Xiao Er's eyes.
"Shopkeeper, two guests have arrived. Xiao Er lengthened his voice.
The shopkeeper sat up straight, his eyes half-open and half-closed, "Noisy, noisy, where are there any guests here?" β
"Shopkeeper's. Shi Linchu knocked his fingers on the counter twice, "Two upper rooms." β
The shopkeeper heard the unfamiliar voice, opened his eyes, and saw Shi Linchu clearly, he first looked at Xiao Er, and saw that Xiao Er nodded to him, "Okay, two upper rooms." β
"The carriage outside was well cared for, and the horses gave me plenty of fodder and water. Shi Linchu explained.
"Okay, Dezi, don't go soon!" the shopkeeper called Xiao Er.
"Wait. Shi Linchu walked quickly to the side of the carriage, "Yueming, get off the carriage first, I'll rest here tonight." β
Feng Yueming lifted the carriage curtain, helped Shi Linchu's hand to get off the carriage, nodded to Xiao Er, and glanced around the inn, where a thin layer of ash had fallen on the tables and chairs, and it seemed that there had been no guests for a while.
Feng Yueming was puzzled in her heart, but she just stood silently behind Shi Linchu.
"Wait a minute, the two guest officers will be fine for a while, and it will be fine for a while. The shopkeeper came out from behind the counter, holding a rag in his hand, and wiped a set of tables and stools clean, "Sit down first, wait a while." β
"Shopkeeper, is there any ice?" Feng Yueming asked lazily, sleepy in spring and lack of autumn and napping in summer, and after rushing for most of the day, he was indeed tired now.
Shi Linchu put a tael of silver on the table, and the shopkeeper suddenly smiled, "Yes, yes, our Laifu Inn is the largest inn in Ningyang City, and we have ice here all year round." β
"The biggest inn?" Feng Yueming looked around, there were only two guests in the inn, her and Shi Linchu.
"This ...... Isn't the situation unusual during this time...... "The shopkeeper didn't know if it was hot or what the reason was, so he was sweating and wiped it directly with the rag in his hand.
"Lee's shopkeeper. A team of soldiers walked in, although they were called shopkeepers, their eyes fell on Shi Linchu and the others, "It's open?"
"Yes, yes, ladies and gentlemen, no, it's open today. Shopkeeper Li nodded and said.
"Where did you come from?" the soldier asked, looking at the two of them warily.
"The capital. Shi Linchu got up, took a step towards the soldiers, blocked Feng Yueming behind him without a trace, and gave the waist card he had used before to the leading soldiers.
The soldier looked at the waist card in his hand carefully, as if he was discerning the authenticity of the waist card in his hand, and then returned the waist card to Shi Linchu with both hands, "It turned out to be Lord Shi." His eyes fell on Feng Yueming, who was blocked by Shi Linchu for most of his body.
Shi Lin first saw that the vigilance in the soldier's eyes was a little bit, "This is my fiancΓ©e." β
"That being the case, the subordinate will retire first. The soldier saluted Shi Lin at the beginning, and his attitude was respectful.
Wuju people will at least be a captain of Xuanjie, and it is not impossible for them to make military achievements in the future, and it is not impossible to pay homage to the marquis, and their identity is not comparable to ordinary soldiers, and it is understandable for soldiers to do this.
When the soldiers left, Shi Linchu opened his mouth, "Shopkeeper Li, you might as well tell me what happened in Ningyang City." β