Chapter 357: Entering the Capital (3)_1
Huo Yuan explained that the capital was a square city with easy access in all directions, divided into the inner and outer city. The inner city was the palace of the Great Jin Nation, where the Emperor, Empress, Imperial Concubines, and Princes lived.
The rest of the city was the outer city. The residences of high-ranking officials, aristocrats, and wealthy businessmen were usually near the inner city, located on bustling streets. Ordinary people generally lived on the outskirts, also divided into four major streets: east, south, west, and north.
Shortly after entering the city, the horse carriage carrying the Mu Family stopped at an inn. Cai Wei and her family got off the carriage and went into the inn to stay.
Originally, Huo Yuan wanted to accommodate Cai Wei’s family in his private residence, but she refused. Now that their family had arrived in the capital, it was time for her to make a splash. She didn’t want to rely on others and have them question her success. Moreover, she planned to settle in the capital in the future, and if she was too close to Huo Yuan, it was inevitable that she would attract criticism and gossip, causing unnecessary trouble for herself and her family.
Seeing that she was so insistent, Huo Yuan knew he couldn’t force her. He personally sent their family into the inn, and after making sure they had checked in, he left with a peace of mind to visit his long-absent mother at the old mansion of the Huo Family.
After Huo Yuan left, Cai Wei rested for a moment, then told her parents that she was going out to explore with great eagerness.
She planned to survey the market in the capital and then make a name for herself here, creating a booming business.
She came to the busiest street in the capital. At this time, there were still many people on the street. The shouting of vendors was heard one after another. On both sides of the road, there were rows of restaurants, inns, and tea shops. Each store had a gold-engraved plaque hanging at the entrance and colorful flags hanging in front of the door. The capital was indeed a lively and comfortable place, and she could feel the bustling and relaxed atmosphere as soon as she entered the city.
After strolling around for a while and seeing many things she had never seen before, Cai Wei was feeling elated. Suddenly, she noticed a restaurant ahead with a large storefront. The plaque on top read ’Ju Fu De’.