jdhmnovel Chapter 305 Everyone has their own thoughts
Chapter 305 Everyone has their own thoughts
The stone house looks unremarkable from the outside, but inside it is... well, simple and unadorned.
During the day, Li Mo had already looked around the house, inside and out, while moving his luggage. He didn't know how to put it, but this was already the best house in the surrounding villages.
It is precisely because it is the best house that the owner uses it as a "guesthouse" for both long-term and short-term rentals.
It's more accurate to call this a "guesthouse" than an inn, as Jiang Xiaoqi had stayed in guesthouses in his later life.
But this is the first time I've stayed in a guesthouse that's completely empty. In my previous life, the guesthouses I stayed in at least had all the amenities.
Looking at this ancient-style guesthouse, there is only a stone bed made of stone and a stove made of stone. There is nothing else.
The lighting was okay, but everything was completely bare.
Fortunately, the carriage was well-equipped, with at least enough bedding for four people.
I just need to buy some more tables, chairs, and benches, and also a lock.
"Li Mo, while there's still time, take Fu Ling to buy a set of tables and chairs, and some kitchen utensils."
"Understood, young master, we'll go right away."
Jiang Xiaoqi did not regret leaving Chunyi for Yunnan, a place that had always been shrouded in mystery, and was the first time she had set foot there in either of her two lives.
With the Cui family looking after me in Chunyi and staying in the city, now that I'm in Yunnan, I can finally have a more in-depth tour.
We ventured into the mountains and forests, into the deep mountains, and into the real lives of the local people.
While Jiang Xiaoqi was envisioning an in-depth tour of Yunnan, the Fourth Prince Zhao Hongsheng had already arrived at the Linhai County government office.
Linhai County Magistrate Dong Jin was caught off guard and rushed from the farmland to the county office.
"Master, how come the Fourth Prince's inspection of the river has reached our Linhai County?"
"We only have the sea and a few streams here; there aren't any river engineering projects here."
Dong Jin remained silent, focusing solely on continuing his journey.
Seeing his master's face ashen, the advisor dared not say another word.
What's wrong with Lord Dong, a man of such good temper? Is he upset because his inspection of the farmland was interrupted?
Can't you?
Dong Jin arrived at the county government office and suddenly stopped.
The clerk thought his master was nervous and was about to offer some words of comfort when he saw his master stride into the county government office like a general about to go into battle.
Zhao Hongsheng sat upright in the main hall, casually looking around.
Behind the fourth prince, several young men dressed in tattered scholar's robes served him.
The scholar's tattered robe was only worn by those who had achieved the title of Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations). It was a symbol of status and academic achievement.
The fourth prince's act of giving the tattered clothes of a scholar to his servant was not only a slap in the face to all scholars in the land, but also a desecration of all intellectuals.
Dong Jin was only taken aback for a moment, but still politely stepped forward to bow.
"Your Highness was unaware of your arrival and has failed to greet you properly."
Of course, he wouldn't say anything about forgiving; what crime had he committed?
It was clearly a sudden attack by the Fourth Prince; he didn't say anything beforehand, and he wasn't at the county office either—he didn't just go out to play.
He was doing something important, something that concerned the people's livelihood. In his view, it was much more meaningful than welcoming a prince!
Dong Jin showed no fear whatsoever, even though he was only a minor official of the seventh rank.
"It was my sudden arrival, Lord Dong, what crime have you committed..." Zhao Hongsheng was about to say what crime he had committed when he realized that Dong Jin had not said the line asking him to forgive him, and he felt a little embarrassed.
"Ahem, it's nothing, it's nothing. I came in a hurry, did I disturb Lord Dong's official business?"
Zhao Hongsheng was also good at finding a way to save face, and besides, he had no intention of making things difficult for a county magistrate, especially since this county magistrate was also Qi Qi's brother-in-law.
Since he is Qiqi's brother-in-law, he can also be considered her brother-in-law. Not only should we not blame him, but we should also maintain a good relationship with him.
It has to be said that while others would seize the opportunity to strike, Zhao Hongsheng would grab whatever stick he could find and use it anyway.
"No, Your Highness, what brings you to Linhai County...?"
From the moment Dong Jin entered the county government office, he had been suppressing his anger. He clearly remembered the contents of the letter his father-in-law had written to him.
They thought that since the Fourth Prince was far away in the capital, even if he accompanied the Ministry of Works to inspect the waterways, he wouldn't come to their Linhai County. Their Linhai County didn't even have waterways, so what could he inspect?
He's only after his wife, shameless! Utterly shameless!
Even if he is a prince, does that mean he can openly covet the wives of court officials?!
He had already mentally torn the Fourth Prince apart, yet he could still maintain the proper politeness on the surface; this was a testament to Dong Jin's lifelong self-control.
"The reason I came here today is because I've heard that Linhai County has unique customs and culture, so I came to visit it," Zhao Hongsheng said earnestly.
Dong Jin: Bah! You're kidding me! Nobody would believe that!
Dong Jin sneered inwardly, but didn't expose him directly. He simply continued along with Zhao Hongsheng's words:
"I see. However, Linhai County is located in a remote area and has no scenic spots to speak of. The town itself is also rather simple, so I'm afraid our hospitality may not be adequate."
Dong Jin: Hospitality? You expect Linhai County to hospitalize you? They're already showing consideration for your princely status by not throwing you out with sticks.
"Haha, it's alright. I'm just passing through on my way to do business and won't be staying for long. I've heard that the seafood in Linhai County is exceptional, so I wanted to come and try it out."
Whether the market town is bustling or not is less important. We've passed through quite a few bustling places along the way, and we're tired of seeing them all the time. It's much better to return to the simplicity of Linhai County.
Dong Jin twitched the corners of his mouth; he simply couldn't bring himself to suggest taking the other person on a tour of Linhai County.
However, it would be better to send the advisor out so that he could stay by his wife's side and protect her at all times.
Although in terms of combat strength, his wife could take on a hundred of him, it is a man's duty to protect his woman.
This has nothing to do with who has the stronger fighting ability; it has to do with responsibility!
Protecting one's wife and children is one's responsibility as a husband and father.
The Fourth Prince, of course, had no idea that the Magistrate Dong's wild thoughts stemmed from his desire to guard against him; he was actually trying to figure out how to get closer to Magistrate Dong.
These are all "family" people we'll be spending a lot of time with from now on, so we can't let this opportune moment slip by.
"Your Highness, the matter of composting fertile soil in Linhai County has recently reached a critical stage. As the local official and the main initiator of this matter, I am really unable to leave. How about letting my advisor act as a guide and take you around?"
"Wandering around? Excellent, Lord Dong's suggestion is wonderful. I happen to need a local guide. I'll trouble you with this advisor then."
"Oh dear, no, no! To be able to serve such a distinguished person is a blessing I've accumulated over many lifetimes. It's an immense honor!"
The advisor was speaking from the bottom of his heart and genuinely wanted to serve the important person well, which relieved Dong Jin.
Very well, this fourth prince may be shameless, but at least he won't make it too obvious; at least he hasn't asked to visit his home.
Of course, even if it were mentioned, Dong Jin would resolutely refuse, even if it cost him his life!
Letting the fourth prince live in your home is no different from inviting a wolf into your house.
No! Wenniang has to take the child and go into hiding!