The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space

Chapter 1007: Chapter 1007: Full House (14)

Linjiang Prefecture is considered the largest prefectural city among the several prefectures in Linhuai Province, and therefore, the provincial Governor’s Office is also located in Linjiang Prefecture. In Yang Ruxin’s view, a province is equivalent to a province in the future, and thus Linjiang City is the provincial capital.

Even traveling by carriage from Lianhua Town to Linjiang City took over four hours, which is nearly nine hours. Winter nights fall early, so despite their haste, it was already dark by the time they entered the city gates of the prefectural city.

The prefectural city is something that county towns cannot compare with. Although it was nighttime, the streets were still bustling with people due to the upcoming New Year, and many shops were still open.

”The prefectural city is truly a prefectural city, so lively even at this late hour. I thought everyone would be asleep by now,” Yang Ruxin suddenly realized that perhaps her shop not being open over the New Year might be a huge loss?

”In the Great Xuan Dynasty, the Imperial Court usually seals the government seals around the time of the Lesser New Year, and then some Governor’s Offices will resume work on the eighth day of the first lunar month, while others might not resume until after the fifteenth day. Hence, this period doesn’t require farming; it’s the most leisurely time of the year when people have saved up money all year round and want to have a good New Year celebration, right?”

Yang Ruxin slapped her forehead, ”Thinking about it this way, it’s a huge loss for my shop to open only after the New Year...”

”Hehe...” Gu Qingheng laughed but quickly changed the subject, ”Should we stay at an inn or go to the Hao Family’s separate residence?”

”Let’s stay at an inn,” Yang Ruxin thought for a moment, ”It’s uncomfortable to stay at someone else’s home.” Then she pushed open the carriage door, ”Ye San, find the best inn.” Since money wasn’t an issue, they should enjoy the best food and lodging.

There were many inns in the prefectural city, and the best one Ye San knew was called Tongfu Inn, which enjoyed a great location next to the busiest street in the city—it was neither too noisy nor too far for a stroll down the street.

However, once Shuimu went to inquire, it turned out that someone had booked the entire place.

The prefectural city was prosperous, with many affluent individuals. Eagle fighting was a popular activity among the second-generation rich, so it was likely that many had flooded into Linjiang City.

”Sister Ruxin, Brother-in-law, I know there is an inn called Tongmen in the alley opposite us. It’s not as good as this place, but it’s not bad either. It’s just that...” Shuimu hesitated.

”What’s the matter? Is it more expensive than this place?” Yang Ruxin frowned.

Shuimu shook his head, ”Not really, the owner across the street doesn’t seem to lack money either. But there’s a strange rule for staying at the inn: they give you a piece of paper with strange characters on it, and if you can read it out loud, they let you stay for free...”

”What kind of strange rule is that?” Yang Ruxin frowned, but a curious idea inexplicably emerged in her mind. Although she thought it unlikely, she was still ready to go and verify it, ”Let’s go have a look.”

The peculiar inn mentioned by Shuimu wasn’t far away; diagonally across from Tongfu Inn there was a fairly wide alley. At the end of the alley stood the large gate, and once you entered the alley, you could see the red lanterns hanging at its end.

”Guest, are you looking to stay at the inn?” As soon as they entered the inn, a server came to greet them, ”However, I’m sorry to say, we’re fully booked for today.”

The eagle fighting tournament was to be held the day after tomorrow, so almost all inns in the prefectural city were bursting at the seams.

”Don’t you have a rule?” Yang Ruxin frowned, then turned to Shuimu.

”Does this lady wish to challenge the rule of our establishment?” The server laughed upon hearing this, ”Indeed, we have reserved superior rooms specifically for this purpose. If the lady can recognize all the characters left by our owner on the note, then she may stay and dine for free...”