sbdcsierra Chapter 1151 The Strange Farmer
Chapter 1151 The Strange Farmer
When Minglang sent someone to return the letter, he informed the messenger of the location of the next stop on his journey.
He was calculating in his mind when the letter would be sent back, and when he would receive a reply from his mother and grandmother.
The group of people traveled together to a village.
"The county town is still quite far from here. Why don't you stay at this manor for the night, young lady?"
Jiang Jiaoyun held a map in her hand and pointed to the wisps of smoke rising from the chimneys not far away.
"That's fine, the horses need to rest too."
Minglang stroked the mane of the BMW beneath him, and the BMW immediately neighed in response.
Each member of their group was accompanied by a bodyguard when they went out.
The bright one is Qin Xiaosi.
Upon hearing that the young lady was preparing to rest on the spot, Qin Xiaosi took the initiative to go ahead and ask for lodging.
The group waited for Qin Xiaosi to return, in case there were any problems.
Ordinary thugs are no match for Qin Xiaosi.
Minglang dismounted and let the horse graze on the side; the kitten in his arms had already slept for several days.
Before she could dismount, he had already leaped from her arms back onto the horse.
Let the horse carry it, swaying and rocking, to graze in the woods on the side.
I slept soundly, basking in the last rays of the sun.
"Being a cat or dog is more comfortable than being a human these days."
Looking at the kitten's leisurely appearance, Xiang Ke's eyes were almost overflowing with envy.
Li Xianqing: "If you make a wish now, you might be reborn as a cat or dog in your next life."
Xiang Ke: "If they weren't born into royalty, they would be lacking and not as enjoyable as humans."
Li Xianqing took a piece of pastry out of his bundle and stuffed it into Xiang Ke's hand.
"Eat something. Focus on living this life well first, then we can talk about the next."
Xiang Ke chewed on the dry pastries, reminiscing about the delicious food in the palace.
Looking at the village not far away, he lowered his head and sniffed himself.
"I hope I can have hot water to take a shower tonight. I feel like I'm going to stink from all this traveling."
The group didn't have to wait long before Qin Xiaosi returned.
Three young men dressed as farmers followed far behind.
"Miss, something seems off about this estate."
Qin Xiaosi walked quickly to the middle of the group, and without turning around, he knew that the people following him had not left yet.
Minglang glanced warily at the three people following behind Qin Xiaosi.
"How to say?"
Qin Xiaosi: "The aroma of meat is very strong in this village. You can smell it even before you enter the village. It's like every household is stewing meat."
Qin Xiaosi came from Qingyu Pavilion and was extremely perceptive of everything.
He said something was wrong, and everyone became cautious as well.
Minglang: "Empress Dowager is benevolent and wise, and she governs the world well. But even in the manor on the outskirts of the capital, where there are no festivals or holidays, she doesn't eat meat like this."
Jiang Jiaoyun: "Could it be one of their local customs?"
They had seen quite a few strange and unusual customs along the way.
Qin Xiaosi silently shook his head.
"No, there's no smell of blood in the village. It doesn't seem like the custom of slaughtering chickens and sheep on a daily basis."
Qin Xiaosi continued to recall the strange thing he noticed when he first entered the manor:
"There are hidden sentries in that village, very well concealed, you can't find them at all if you don't look carefully."
After Qin Xiaosi finished speaking, one of the three young men who had been following him turned around and ran back.
The other two continued forward and stopped five steps away from them.
One of them had a smile on his face, but also a hint of wariness, while the other's face was completely covered by a mask, making it impossible to see clearly.
"I just heard this young man say that you want to stay the night. The ladies look like noble ladies. It will be dark in a quarter of an hour. If we travel in the dark, there are tigers everywhere in the mountains."
"If you ladies don't mind, please stay the night at our estate. Tea and food are provided, it only costs two strings of cash."
When money was mentioned, the young man looked a little embarrassed, as if he was too shy to speak up.
One string of cash is worth nearly a thousand coins, and two strings of cash are enough for an ordinary person to live on for more than a month.
There were ten people in their group, along with ten horses.
It's not expensive.
No one spoke; the decision to make this matter rested with Her Highness the Crown Princess.
The young man's gaze swept over the group of people before he moved away.
I didn't get a good look at these ladies' faces until I got closer.
They were all like fairies descended from heaven, their beauty unlike that of ordinary people.
"Where are you looking? Look again, and I'll gouge your eyes out."
Xiang Ke cracked the riding whip in his hand, his eyes both wise and fierce.
She's clearly a pampered young lady from some wealthy family.
She is arrogant and spoiled, and not someone to be trifled with.
"It was my fault. I've never seen such divine beings as you ladies before. I was momentarily captivated by your beauty. It was my fault."
Hearing the praise, Xiang Ke raised an eyebrow and winked smugly at Xue Wan beside her.
"I'll forgive you this time, but if there's a next time, watch your eyes."
Along the way, everyone had become accustomed to Xiang Ke's arrogant and spoiled demeanor.
After all, Xiang Ke is now their youngest sister, so there's nothing they can't do in front of her.
With Xiang Ke's arrogant demeanor, whether two lashes would resolve the matter is another matter.
At least it made me feel better.
"Yes, yes, it was my fault, I will never do it again."
As he spoke, the young man slapped himself twice in the face.
He had a frivolous smile on his face while hitting her, and his eyes kept drifting towards Xiang Ke.
They just went through the motions, hitting the target lightly and casually.
A flash of disgust crossed Xiang Ke's eyes.
The last person who dared to act so frivolously was dealt with by her; he'll never be able to get out of bed for the rest of his life.
Xiang Ke wanted to say something, but Ming Lang stopped him.
"I need a private courtyard. Our whole group needs to stay in one courtyard, and our horses need to be fed high-quality feed. The price can be paid separately. Do you have one?"
Hearing that there was a chance, the young man forgot all about flirting with the spoiled young lady.
He immediately straightened his expression and adopted a hospitable demeanor.
"Don't worry, Miss. Although our estate is small, it belongs to the Marquis of Jinxiang. Even the young masters and ladies of the Marquis's family occasionally come here. The wild game in our estate is exceptional. All the things you want are available."
Marquis of Jinxiang.
Minglang silently repeated the name in his heart.
If she remembers correctly, the Marquis's family, which is an old and obscure household, will have their title downgraded next year.
"The Marquis of Jinxiang? Do you have any documents from the Marquis's residence?"
The more detailed Minglang's questions were, the deeper the smile on the young man's face became.
The sky gradually darkened.
“These things should be kept by the head of the estate. If you’re worried, Miss, you can send someone with me back to check first, and then make a decision.”
After saying that, the young man looked up at the sky.
He frowned slightly, a hint of worry in his eyes:
"However, I see it's getting late, and with the strong winds, it's likely to rain tonight. Miss, you'd better make a decision soon, so you don't get caught in the rain and get cold."