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.