Chapter 59 Jia 3
Chapter 59 Jia 3
Gu Yao walked all the way south. Their city belonged to Meicheng, and it was named so because there were many plum blossoms planted in their provincial capital.
The nearest city to their provincial capital is Ancheng, so she is now heading to Ancheng.
They walked very slowly along the way. After all, they were on a study tour. If they walked too fast, they wouldn't be able to see the scenery clearly.
Places like Ancheng have a lot of beautiful scenery. Since spring is coming soon, many flowers and trees are slowly waking up.
It's still a bit cold now, so they brought some thicker clothes in the carriage.
"Ma'am, you should still wear a cloak. It's still very windy now, and it feels like it's going to rain."
Gu Yao looked up at the weather and said, "Let's move on and see if there are any post stations or small inns. We can rest there."
They were accompanied by four guards and Gu Xiaoshu, so they did not encounter any danger along the way.
However, Gu Yao did not dare to let her guard down at all. After all, studying abroad in ancient times was different from studying abroad in modern times.
Nowadays there are people everywhere and there are also many cameras, but it was different in ancient times.
In ancient times, if someone was killed, it would be impossible to find the person. Although traveling to study is to broaden her horizons, she doesn't want to lose her life.
Seeing a simple small building not far away, Gu Xiaoshu arranged for someone to go forward and inquire. After a while, he came over and said respectfully: "Madam, there is an inn ahead, and there are two or three people living in it. It doesn't look very dangerous. We can go there to rest first."
Gu Xiaoshu got on his horse and said, "Madam, let's go quickly. We have been walking for several days and it is time to take a rest."
Gu Yao nodded and said, "Let's keep going. Let's sit there and rest for a while, and let our guards have a good meal."
Before that, Gu's father prepared a lot of things for them, including chicken, duck, fish, meat, and even wine.
Lin Wulang also bought a lot of herbs and pills from the doctor in case he encountered any dangerous situations on the road.
But when he arrived at the post station, he was stopped by a man wearing yamen runner's clothes at the door.
"This is the government post house. It costs 40 coins per person to check in."
Gu Yao took out his Juren document and handed it to her. The woman took one look and said respectfully, "Those with a good reputation only need 40 coins, but others still have to pay 50 coins."
Gu Xiaoshu knew that this was as it should be, so he handed her a purse and said with a smile: "My lord, do you have any hot water? Our lady wants to wash up."
The yamen runner took the money and said happily: "Yes, yes, there is hot water, enough. I will send someone to bring some food to my wife later."
Gu Yao led Gu Xiaoshu and the others into the post station, and the yamen runners found three rooms for them to stay in.
Gu Yao had not seen the guards from before, so they were probably in their respective rooms.
After washing up in the room, Gu Yao changed into clean clothes and walked out. This was her first time to come to a place near Aocheng.
Ancheng and Meicheng are different. There are many mountains here and the languages spoken are different.
Just now, she heard that the yamen runner spoke with an accent from somewhere else, so she guessed he was from Ancheng.
Gu Yao looked at the two fruit trees planted in the yard, which were already sprouting green buds, and knew that spring had arrived.
"I didn't expect that a lady from a juren dynasty would come to the post station. This is the first time that I live in the same post station with a lady from a juren dynasty."
Gu Yao was admiring the two fruit trees when she heard a rude voice behind her. She turned around and saw a woman with a rough face.
From his figure and the tone of his voice, you can tell he's a wandering man.
"I am honored to be here, sister."
This woman was the first time someone treated her so politely, and she seemed a little flustered.
Then he imitated Gu Yao and said, "Madam, there is no need to be so formal. I am also resting at this post station. My surname is Jia and my name is Jia San. You can just call me Jia San."
Jia San was very comfortable with Gu Yao's courtesy. He was also very excited. After all, she was the wife of a successful candidate.
In the past, when she was away from home, some scholars looked down on those who wandered around the world. She never expected that this time she would meet a scholar at the post station in Ancheng, and his attitude was very nice.
"Sister Jia, my last name is Gu and my name is Yao. Sister Jia, are you planning to go to Ancheng?"
Gu Yao couldn't help but shout out the three words "Sister Jia". She thought the surname Jia was particularly funny.
Especially when she called her Sister Jia, she wondered if there was a real sister in this world.
But this is her name after all, so I had to call her by it seriously.
When Jia San heard the scholar calling her sister, she felt even more elated.
I thought that scholars are indeed different. Some of them look down on others and act superior to others.
But a girl like Gu Yao, who is a juren, is really a very good person. If she can become an official, it would be a good thing for the common people.
"Since Madam Gu called me Sister Jia, I will shamelessly call you Sister. I am indeed going to Ancheng. I have a good sister in Ancheng who invited me to work as a bodyguard for her. I usually make a living by hunting in my hometown, and I usually work as a temporary bodyguard for others. My father and my three husbands are staying at home, so I thought about going to my good sister, where I can earn a living. When I make money, I will bring my family over, and it will not be in vain for me to be born as a human being."
Gu Yao was quite impressed after hearing her words. She was able to take a desperate step and move from her hometown to Ancheng to start over. She could be considered a warrior.
"I believe that with Sister Jia's heroic spirit throughout her life, she will definitely lead your family to a good life. I wish Sister Jia a successful start in Ancheng."
In ancient times, being a bodyguard was a good profession, earning about two taels of silver a month.
It would be nice if we could develop other businesses in the escort agency.
Jia San thought Gu Yao's words were very pleasing to the ear, and laughed, "Then I'll borrow Sister Gu's good words. What did Sister Gu come to Ancheng for? Is she going to study? I've heard scholars in my hometown say that they also go on a study tour."
Gu Yao nodded and smiled: "I did go to Ancheng to study. After all, reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles can also broaden your horizons and see the customs and practices of different places."
"I admire you scholars. You are not like me who gets a headache when I read. My mother sent me to a private school before, but unfortunately I didn't want to study after one or two months and went home. When I make money in the future, I will send my daughter to a private school. At least she can make a living by learning to read and write."
"Studying can make you wise, and you can work as an accountant in the future. You can earn a lot of money a month and live a good life. If you can finish your studies, you can also take the imperial examination. Sister Jia's arrangement is right."
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