Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Starting a New Life
Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Starting a New Life
Having spoken, she turned and left, her mind preoccupied with whether she could catch the carriage into the city in ti.
Xie Qifen watched Su Yu’s eager yet resolute figure, secretly guessing that she might have encountered so urgent matter. After Su Yu disappeared from sight, Xie Qifen took his basket back to the Jiang Family and conveyed Su Yu’s ssage to Jiang Ziling without omitting a word.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziling furrowed his brows and spent the whole night tossing and turning, unable to sleep, filled with worry about his wife’s sudden departure and the unknown hardships she faced.
On the other hand, driven by her resolute determination and unwavering effort, Su Yu finally caught the last carriage into the city.
As she sat in the jolting carriage, she tightly held the bamboo basket in her hands, silently calculating how much the Red Ganoderma might sell for in the city to secure a stable livelihood for her family.
Although the path ahead was filled with uncertainties, she was ready and brave to face each challenge.
Inside the carriage, male and female passengers sat shoulder to shoulder, face to face, each enveloped in their own fatigue and anticipation, cramd into this small space.
All of them were hustling for their livelihoods, paying no attention to the outdated custom of n and won sitting separately, a practice long smoothed over by reality.
In the carriage, the sounds of conversation, coughing, and rolling wheels intertwined, creating a vivid symphony of life.
Su Yu listened attentively, occasionally joining in the conversation.
In her chat with a kindly looking elderly man sitting next to her, she learned that their destination was called “Ning County.” The na, like a breeze over a calm lake, stirred ripples in her heart.
A thought struck her, and a familiar scene flashed through her mind—the original owner’s ho was in a tranquil village not far from the city outskirts.
However, faced with this sudden convergence of fate, Su Yu showed not the slightest worry or panic.
She knew well that if she happened to et the biological parents of the original owner, it would only an their misfortune.
She had ntally prepared herself to remain calm, no matter what events she might encounter.
The night sky deepened, adorned with stars, and the carriage, urged on by the driver’s whip, raced into the city just as the gates were about to close.
Su Yu paid the carriage fare and decided to first find a quiet, comfortable corner to rest and wash away the dust from the road.
At that mont, what she desired most was to take a steaming bath and then sleep soundly, allowing her weary body and mind to relax completely.
Wandering through the unfamiliar yet vibrant Ning County, Su Yu couldn’t help but marvel: the city was indeed extraordinary; even at midnight, the streets were brilliantly lit as though it were day, bustling with noisy crowds.
The calls of various vendors, the laughter of children, and the conversations of pedestrians mingled together, creating a vivid tapestry of city life.
She stopped in front of a clothing store that was filled with all sorts of garnts, a feast for the eyes.
Su Yu chose a simple and elegant dress, planning to wash up and change into it to cleanse herself of the dust from the road and embrace her new life.
Then, she wandered through the streets and alleys of Ning County, her gaze shifting from one inn sign to another, searching for the most suitable place to stay.
Finally, she entered an elegantly decorated, fairly respectable-looking shop that seed to offer her a temporary sanctuary.
The waiter ca out upon hearing her approach, his face brimming with a warm smile, “Guest, are you dining or staying overnight?”
Su Yu plainly stated, “I want one of your best guest rooms.”
The waiter, after listening, sized her up and down, his face betraying a barely noticeable trace of difficulty.
He hesitated for a mont, then tentatively suggested, “Guest, the rooms we call ‘Sky Character,’ you might find them a bit pricey. Would you prefer to choose another kind?”
Although the waiter’s words were sowhat abrupt, seeing his nervous deanor, Su Yu understood in her heart that her plain clothes and weary appearance could indeed easily lead one to mistake her for a displaced person, so his concern that she might not be able to afford the room was within reason.
Therefore, Su Yu did not take offense. Instead, she calmly took out a piece of broken silver from her bosom and gently placed it on the counter, telling the waiter, “Prepare a pot of fine tea, a table of delicious als, and a few buckets of hot water, thank you.”
The waiter accepted the silver, examined it carefully, and a flash of surprise crossed his eyes.
This seemingly ordinary woman was unexpectedly generous. He imdiately put on a more brilliant smile, filled with respect in his words, “Alright, Guest, please follow . Everything you need will be ready imdiately.”
Su Yu gave a slight smile and followed the waiter through the bustling lobby into the serene and elegant Sky Character room.
Inside the room, a delicate fragrance wafted through the air, and warm yellow light spilled over the antique furniture, adding an extra touch of coziness.
By the window, there was a set of exquisite tea utensils, and the bookshelf held various books and a chessboard, clearly intended for the amusent of guests.
Su Yu looked around, nodded contentedly; this place would undoubtedly beco her first comforting haven in Ning County.
After a brief rest, the waiter and his assistants brought the food, tea, and water to the room one by one. Then, several assistants worked together to pour several buckets of hot water into the bathtub, the steam rising instantly dispelled the chill in the room. “Guest, please enjoy at your leisure. Should you need anything, feel free to call us.” With everything in order, the waiter respectfully withdrew.
Su Yu slowly sat down at the table, in front of her were two dishes of vibrant green vegetables, a dish of fragrant at, a bowl of steaming soup, and a few delicately crafted desserts.
The dishes were visually appealing, and while the flavors were not astonishing, they were properly made and sufficient to comfort a traveler’s hunger pangs.
After the al, Su Yu stretched her body stiff from sitting for too long and then leisurely stepped into the bathtub, allowing the warm water to gently envelop every inch of her skin.
“Hmm…”
She sighed contentedly. These days, no monts were more comfortable than this.
After the bath, she felt relaxed both physically and ntally, as if all her fatigue and troubles had been washed away by the hot water.
Her long black hair was gently wrapped in a clean towel, and dressed in new clothes, she quietly scrutinized her reflected self for the first ti in the copper mirror.
The woman in the mirror had clear eyes and a smiling mouth, retaining a sense of serenity and resilience despite the vicissitudes of life.
Su Yu thought to herself, this was the role she was to play next, her new life about to begin.
In this place called “Ning County,” she would start a new chapter of her life under a new identity.
Her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows and eyes were like a finely carved painting, her nose was as straight as a peak, her lips were as red as cherries, and her teeth glead brightly. Undoubtedly, she was a rare beauty that could make one forget the mundane.
Every ti Jiang Ziling faced her, his cheeks blood with an embarrassed redness, and his eyes revealed an undeniable admiration.
Such a stunning beauty, if soone could remain unaffected in her presence, that would indeed be a rarity in this world.
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