Three days later, Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an arranged matters at home and in the workshop and set off on their journey.

They rented a carriage from a coachman in town. Thinking that the journey was long and there was a lot to do, they simply chose a coachman who looked honest and kind to drive them along.

The autumn breeze was refreshing, the sky was high and the clouds were light. It was the most comfortable time of the year. Ru Yue was full of curiosity about this ancient city and wilderness. She never lowered the curtains after getting in the carriage. She even wanted to sit on the front edge of the carriage so that she could see more clearly. Only after Chu Ning'an decisively refused did she have to sit in the carriage obediently.

The old lady was very kind. Seeing that the two young people didn't know much about the road, she acted as a guide for them.

The county town is not far from Kunyang Town. It only takes more than two hours to get there by horse carriage. The county town is much more prosperous than the town, and there are even more rich and powerful people. When the girls arrive in the county town, they like to go shopping in places like rouge shops, embroidery shops, and gold houses. After all, those things cannot be bought in our small town.

"Uncle, do you know where to find delicious food in the county?" Ru Yue still had the idea of traveling on a budget from her previous life. When she went to an unfamiliar place, she must try the local specialties. Moreover, the place where delicious food gathered must be the most lively and prosperous place in the city, which would also make it easier for her to understand the business environment of this era.

"That must be Tianxianglou. It's different from the one in our town. Even the food there is ridiculously expensive. You'll know when you get there." The coachman himself had never been to Tianxianglou, so naturally he couldn't explain it.

They chatted and laughed for a short time and arrived at the county town at 10:00 noon. It was lunchtime and they were not in the mood to stroll around, so they went straight to Tianxiang Tower.

The Tianxianglou in this county town is indeed located in the center of a busy street. Its scale and grandeur are incomparable to those in the town. It is dinner time now, and there are not many pedestrians on the street, but the food shops on both sides of the street are crowded with people. The Tianxianglou is even more packed.

Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an saw this scene the moment they entered the restaurant. They looked at each other, wondering whether to leave or not, when they heard someone shout, "Miss, the master is so sorry, the restaurant is full now. Could you two look after me and find a seat for you to share a table with others?"

The two looked at each other and nodded slightly. Chu Ning'an said, "Okay, then I'll have to trouble you, little brother."

"You two follow me."

Ru Yue looked at the well-trained waiter, who was so polite and courteous despite the booming business. It was obvious that there was a reason why Tianxianglou was doing so well.

"Master Meng, Master Chu, why are you two here?" The two were following the waiter into the store when they heard someone calling their names. They looked up and saw that it was someone from Tianxianglou who often went to the workshop to pick up goods.

"Brother Ershun, what a coincidence! You're in this shop!" Ru Yue saw that he was an acquaintance, and suddenly she felt like she had met an old friend in a foreign land. Just as she was about to chat with him, she saw him rushing to the counter. "Boss, Mr. Meng is here in our shop. Boss, look!"

As soon as he shouted at that loud voice, Ru Yue and the others immediately became the focus of the restaurant. Those who were busy eating looked up and wondered, "Who is this person? How could he be so important? He even disturbed the owner of Tianxianglou."

Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an were stuck in a dilemma. They looked at the waiter leading the way, then at Er Shun who was running away. They also saw the diners looking at them, and suddenly they felt that they were no longer hungry.

The shopkeeper arrived quickly. Just as Ru Yue and the others were stuck, a man in his fifties came towards them with a fist clasped. "Master Meng, I've heard a lot about you. I've heard Shunzi and Lao Tao talk about you a lot. Seeing you today, I'm sure you're truly extraordinary."

Ru Yue and the other two hurriedly returned the greeting.

"Please follow me." The shopkeeper led them to a private room upstairs.

"What's the matter, boss? I've been waiting here for a while. You said before that there were no private rooms, and I didn't make it difficult for you. What's the matter? Now there are people coming. They are more noble than me?" A young man in a lake green gown embroidered with bamboo stopped several people.

"Master Lin, I'm really sorry. My Tianxiang Tower really doesn't have any private rooms to entertain guests. I'm not being too conceited, but you're an old customer of our store. When did we ever divide our guests into different levels?" The shopkeeper answered calmly.

Young Master Lin stared at Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an for a long time. Although their looks were indeed eye-catching, their clothes were only those worn by people from wealthy families, which further aroused his arrogance.

"What's going on with these two people? They clearly came in after me, so why did I have to wait?"

The shopkeeper chuckled, not being annoyed. "Master Lin, you know that our boss's Moon-Lan Pavilion is never open to the public. It is used exclusively for entertaining our own people. These two are our distinguished guests of Tianxiang Tower, so please wait a moment."

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