An eight-year-old kid emptied his scumbag father's warehouse and followed his grandparents into

Madam Jing: "Your father, Ning'er, your uncle Xiaobei, and Dalang went out early in the morning."

Zhuang didn't dare to say anything. These four big men said yesterday that they had something to go out for. They definitely didn't go out for purchasing at this time. Maybe there was something more important than purchasing for them. It was hard to say whether they were going to meet their old subordinates.

No one knew what Zhuang had been thinking about. The old lady smiled at her, motioned for her to sit down on the stool across from her, and then said sternly, "Your father and his family went out on an important matter. They stayed up very late last night and specifically told mother to take Sanlang and Tangshuang with you when you go shopping today. Also, ask Lin to go with them; they're stronger and could be of some help."

When you go out, you should keep a low profile, go out and come back quickly and don't stay outside.

But the other children should not go out anymore, no matter how much you urge them. Even Shilang should not be spoiled, and should stay at home obediently.

Tell them that no one is allowed to go out without grandma’s permission.”

There must be a reason for saying such things at this time, and it was also out of consideration for everyone's safety. Zhuang did not ask any questions, but just agreed honestly. After all, several life-threatening things had happened in a row, and it was impossible to say that she was not worried. She also felt that she needed to be cautious, because who knew when danger would appear.

The old lady gave one last instruction: "Ning'er specifically told you to change into the clothes you took off yesterday before going out."

Zhuang nodded. The clothes they took off after taking a bath last night were already extremely dirty and even had lumps on them. Everyone took them off and soaked them directly in the bath water.

Because she had to wear them back to the post station tonight, she was worried the clothes wouldn't dry out. She had specifically instructed Tang Shuang and Da Lang to squeeze them out thoroughly, and then hung them out to dry in the room covered with a mat overnight. They should be mostly dry by now, and even if they weren't completely dry, they wouldn't be too cold if worn outdoors. If all else failed, there were a few extra sets of coarse cloth clothes in the carriage that could still be worn.

The weather in Yiyang City at the time of Si was a bit gloomy and cold. The sun had not been seen for a long time. Even though it was cloudy, it was rare that it was not raining or snowing. There was an endless stream of people coming out to attend the early market. I guess the food at home must have been eaten up.

There is a big market in the east of the city where they live. Most of the local mistresses and housemaids come to this market to buy vegetables and make purchases. The morning market is already bustling with people at this time, with shouts, hawking, and bargaining sounds coming one after another. You can hear some jokes and dirty talk, and occasionally there are quarrels between old women and young wives. This is the most lively place.

"Sir, would you like some meat or some vegetables?"

"Master, which house are you from? What kind of vegetables do you want to buy? You don't have to carry them yourself. Just leave your address and we will deliver them directly to your house."

……

A master and a young master, dressed in fancy clothes and who should not have appeared in such a mixed place, were circling around the vegetable market and the surrounding grocery stores from beginning to end, as if they were afraid of not being discovered. Even if they were accompanied by servants, they would occasionally go to each stall to ask the price in person.

Judging from their accent, they were from the capital. An old servant and a boy followed behind them, and they were not carrying anything in their hands. All the vendors in the market could not help but look at them a few more times, and many of the maids and servants were also commenting on them.

"This gentleman looks quite old, but he's still very strong. He's so tall and handsome. He might be a general."

"That young master isn't that old, could he be a new official? Could it be that they're on an incognito tour together?"

"Such a handsome gentleman, I wonder if he is married yet."

"The servants from wealthy families always look different. If he weren't a little darker, he would look like the son of a wealthy family."

"That old man should be the groom. Look at his sharp eyes. Thieves would be scared away if they saw them."

"I guess I'm mistaken. I think it should be a guard."

……

The foursome swaggered around the bustling vegetable market in the east city, stealing the show, but not buying a single thing. Then they headed to the famous Dangyang Street, reputedly Yiyang City's busiest thoroughfare. The shop had just opened, and the owner, seeing them, greeted them warmly, hoping to secure their first sale of the day and secure a strong start.

Walking to the most busy intersection with the most people and cars, I saw an old restaurant called "Huanghe" on the right side of the corner. The restaurant was really grand. The three-story building with four entrances was antique. If I hadn't seen it open for breakfast, I would have thought it was some high-end business. Ordinary people probably wouldn't dare to stop.

What attracted them was not the card room in this big shop, but the long queue in front of the shop door. The old women, young wives and young girls formed a long queue, with at least thirty or forty people. The rough men, young scholars, young managers and servants also formed a long queue. The length of the queue extended to the door of another shop and then circled back again. With this kind of queue, the person at the back of the line would probably have to wait for half an hour before he could eat his food.

"The food here must be delicious, hurry up and line up at the back."

The servant and the groom were extremely obedient and polite. They did not squeeze in the middle or cut in line, but lined up honestly at the end of the row of men.

The eldest master and the young master did not seem to be in a hurry to eat. Instead, they walked into the open shop and took a look around without ordering anything. After coming out, they nodded to the two servants and queued behind them.

The old master and the young master were dressed in fancy clothes, one was handsome and the other was beautiful, and they were all so well-behaved with their servants. The people who had been queuing up and some of them were even a little resentful in their words looked at them sideways, and the old women and wives were even more envious and talked about them.

"Where did this master come from? Doesn't he know that if you don't want to take out, you can eat directly in the shop? Look, they don't even have a food basket."

"These gentlemen are so well-dressed, I'm afraid they're just here to join in the fun. What good food haven't they eaten in the capital? Why would they be interested in food from this small place?"

"I think it's just the officials who come here to sympathize with the people!"

……

Maybe it was because they were too conspicuous and ostentatious, and did not look like locals, so not only the people queuing, but also passers-by who were not in a hurry would stop to take a look.

Seeing that they stood out among the common people, they were too conspicuous, and they were also afraid that they might offend the officials. Soon, the shopkeeper sent a waiter to ask, "You two gentlemen, please come into the shop to dine in. There are private rooms on the second and third floors. They are not expensive and are guaranteed to be clean and hygienic."