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246. Strolling around the streets of South City

After returning to the room, Gu Jinxuan took a dry towel to wipe Lin Qingxue's hair.

Fortunately, a maid soon brought in hot water. After the hot and cold water were mixed in the large bathtub, Gu Jinxuan waved the servants away and pulled Lin Qingxue to take off their wet clothes and take a hot bath.

After Gu Jinxuan finished washing up, the two of them sat on the edge of the bed and the servants brought them steaming hot ginger soup.

Gu Jinxuan picked up a bowl and handed it to Lin Qingxue: "Drink it quickly! Don't catch a cold."

The two drank ginger soup, and the warm feeling spread from their throats to their whole bodies. At this time, the rain outside was getting heavier and heavier, and the raindrops as big as beans hit the window, making crackling sounds.

"I'm afraid the rain won't stop for a while," Gu Jinxuan looked out the window, frowning slightly.

Lin Qingxue leaned on his shoulder: "It's okay, just take a break."

"I think the rain is falling fast, but it won't last long. When do you plan to leave for the Imperial City?"

Gu Jinxuan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Lin Qingxue drinking the ginger soup. Although she had almost recovered, it was better to be safe than sorry.

Lin Qingxue sighed softly and said, "I plan to leave the day after tomorrow and buy some local specialties tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll go buy it with you tomorrow. The day after tomorrow I'll send you off and then I'll have to go back to the barracks. We can't be away for too long. I'll resolve the issues in South City as soon as possible and return to South City early. If I don't go back, Huaiyi and Huaixi will really disown me as their father."

Gu Jinxuan said with a wry smile that he came to Nancheng not long after the child was born. Several months have passed. He misses the child, and misses Lin Qingxue even more.

"Okay, I'll just go back and play with the kids for a while. Let's go! Huaiyuan and the others are still waiting for us in the front hall."

Lin Qingxue smiled and took Gu Jinxuan's hand. The couple walked towards the front hall while talking.

The heavy rain did not last long, and after it stopped, no one went out again.

While eating, Lin Qingxue talked about setting off back to Nancheng the day after tomorrow. They came to Nancheng to deliver food, not to play.

Therefore, everyone was mentally prepared not to stay for long.

Early the next morning, Gu Jinxuan and Lin Qingxue took their four children and the second prince out shopping.

They hadn't had breakfast yet, so the first thing they did when they got to the street was to eat breakfast.

This time, they ate noodles. The steaming noodles were served on the table, and the rich aroma spread instantly.

Lin Qingxue looked at the evenly thick and chewy noodles in the bowl, topped with fresh vegetables and an attractive meat sauce, and couldn't help but take a deep breath. "What a nice smell! Just the smell makes me hungry."

Gu Jinxuan smiled and handed her the chopsticks. He then carefully picked some noodles for Lin Qingxue's bowl and stirred the meat sauce evenly. "Try it. I heard this restaurant is very famous locally. The soup base is made with large bones and is simmered for several hours."

The Second Prince picked up a handful of noodles with chopsticks and ate them with gusto, praising them endlessly: "It's really good. The noodles are smooth and chewy, and the soup base is fresh, fragrant and rich. It's even more delicious than what I had in the Imperial City."

The children also ate happily, their little faces flushed from the heat. Gu Huaiyuan ate while mumbling, "Dad, these noodles are delicious. When we get back to the imperial city, Mom, why don't you open a noodle shop too?"

Gu Jinxuan looked at him with a smile, his eyes full of pampering, and said, "Eat slowly, don't choke."

"Uncle-in-law, do you come into town often?" Lin Xiaotao asked as he ate. "What delicious food are there at these food stalls? Can you take us all to try them out later?"

"Alright, food can't stop you from eating. How long will it take to finish all the food? All you do is eat."

Lin Qingxue scolded with a smile. She glared at Gu Huaiyuan and said, "Huaiyuan, when you return home, continue to practice martial arts more diligently. Xiaotao, you too."

After Lin Qingxue said this, the children didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore. It was obvious that they were all afraid of Lin Qingxue.

In fact, Lin Qingxue had her reasons for doing this. They were eating at the stalls on both sides of the street, not in the private rooms of a restaurant, so they had to be careful about what they said.

It would be bad if what I said was accidentally heard by others and caused unnecessary trouble.

Especially when Gu Huaiyuan said that he would open a shop when he returned to the imperial city, it made people think that they were very rich.

After breakfast, the group began to stroll along the streets. Both sides of the streets were lined with a wide variety of stalls selling all kinds of specialties.

Lin Qingxue was attracted by a stall selling handicrafts. The stall was filled with exquisite objects woven from bamboo, including lifelike animal shapes, delicate small baskets and small ornaments.

She picked up a little bamboo rabbit and couldn't let it go: "This little rabbit is so cute, Huaiyi and Huaixi will definitely like it."

Gu Jinxuan nodded and said, "Then buy them all and give them to the children as gifts."

"Take a few more! There are many children at home," Lin Qingxue said with a smile.

Gu Jinxuan nodded slightly. He took Lin Qingxue out and asked the boss to pack everything up, then handed it to Gu Huaiyuan to carry.

Then they came to a pastry shop. Sweet smells wafted from the shop and the shop assistants greeted them warmly.

Lin Qingxue walked into the store and looked at the various pastries displayed on the counter, including osmanthus cakes, mung bean cakes, walnut cakes, etc., each of which was attractive in color.

She tasted a piece of osmanthus cake. It was soft, sweet, and melted in her mouth. It also had a faint osmanthus fragrance. "This osmanthus cake is really good. Let's buy some to eat on the way. It's hot and it will go bad by the time we get home."

"Okay, I'll do as you say," Gu Jinxuan nodded. He took out some silver and asked the waiter to pack some of the pastries. He also bought some candied fruits unique to South City.

Along the way, they stopped and walked, bought a lot of local specialties, and the four children were very excited holding various small gadgets in their hands.

The second prince also bought some books and calligraphy and paintings with the characteristics of South City, preparing to take them back to the imperial city.

Before they knew it, the sun had risen higher and everyone was feeling a little tired.

Gu Jinxuan looked at the sky and said, "It's getting late. Let's go find a restaurant for lunch and then continue shopping in the afternoon."

"Okay, then take us to the restaurant for dinner!" Lin Qingxue nodded in agreement, and the others also agreed. The group walked towards the best restaurant in South City with a lot of harvest.

When they arrived at the best restaurant in South City, they were immediately greeted by the bustling atmosphere as soon as they entered. The waiter came up to them warmly and led them to a private room on the second floor.

After everyone sat down, Gu Jinxuan took the menu and skillfully ordered the local specialties of Nancheng, roasted whole lamb and braised beef.

Next to the South City is an endless grassland with many herdsmen raising many cattle and sheep.

Therefore, people in Nancheng like to eat beef and mutton, but rarely raise pigs, chickens, ducks or other poultry. In addition, people in Nancheng have a strong taste and like to eat spicy and salty food.

Roasted whole lamb and braised beef in soy sauce are very popular. In fact, there are many ways to eat beef and lamb, but other ways are too light for the people in Nancheng who like spicy and salty food, so they are not very popular.

About half an hour later, the steaming hot roasted whole lamb was served. The golden and crispy skin was sizzling with oil, and the rich aroma instantly filled the entire private room.

The reason why they serve the dishes so quickly is that they prepare them in advance. No matter whether it is roasted whole lamb or braised beef in soy sauce, they will be processed into semi-finished products in advance. When customers order them, they will process them again to prevent customers from waiting because the cooking time is long.

The waiter skillfully sliced ​​the lamb into small pieces, revealing the tender and juicy inside. There were several empty plates next to it, which were used to hold the slices of roasted lamb.

Gu Jinxuan first picked up a piece of lamb leg for Lin Qingxue and said with a smile, "Try it. This is the signature delicacy of Nancheng. It is said that they use the fattest lambs on the grassland."

Lin Qingxue took it and took a bite. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fresh aroma of the lamb spread on her tongue. Paired with the unique spicy seasoning, she couldn't help but praise it. "It's really delicious. You can't get this taste in the Imperial City. The ones made in the shops are a bit inferior."

The Second Prince also praised the roasted whole lamb highly. As he ate, he said, "When I was in the Imperial City, I always thought lamb had a strong smell. I never thought it would be so delicious after being cooked like this."

As he spoke, he picked up another piece of mutton and ate it with gusto. The way the second prince ate whetted everyone's appetite.

The children were already attracted by the roasted whole lamb and couldn't wait to pick up their chopsticks. Gu Huaiyuan took the lamb chop in one hand and took a big bite. His cheeks were puffed up like a little hamster. He said incoherently, "It's so delicious. It's even more delicious than the barbecue at home."

"Uncle-in-law, Xiaoqi and I have followed you to Nancheng for so long, but you have never taken us to eat roasted whole lamb," Lin Xiaoshan said with an unhappy look on his face.

"That's right, my uncle-in-law is partial. Whenever he has something delicious, he only thinks about my aunt and never thinks about us," Lin Xiaoqi's feet were also full of unhappiness, but no matter what she said, it did not affect their eating.

Lin Qingxue looked at his eating manner, smiled helplessly, and reminded him: "Slow down, no one is competing with you."

Next, the braised beef with soy sauce was served. The beef had clear texture, rosy color, and was covered with a layer of rich sauce.

Lin Xiaotao picked up a piece and put it in his mouth to chew. The beef was firm and chewy, and the sauce was very fragrant. He gave a thumbs up and said, "This braised beef tastes great too. Uncle-in-law, you really know how to order food."

During the meal, there was a sudden noise outside the window. Gu Jinxuan stood up and walked to the window to check. He saw a group of people carrying a sedan chair on the street, playing music, and it was very lively.

He smiled and said, "It's nothing, someone is having a wedding. Let's eat quickly! It won't taste good if it gets cold."

After hearing this, the children continued to eat without slowing down to pick up the food in their hands, for fear that they would eat less than others.

Gu Jinxuan and the second prince chatted about the customs and culture of South City, while Lin Qingxue carefully picked up food for the children.

The meal ended with laughter and joy. After a short rest, everyone was full of energy and prepared to start the afternoon shopping trip, looking forward to more new discoveries in South City.

Everyone was very satisfied with the meal, especially Lin Xiaotao, Gu Huaiyuan and other children, as well as the second prince who came with them.

They were very glad that they all came to Nancheng together, otherwise where could they eat these delicious foods!

Everyone walked out of the restaurant, and the warm afternoon sun shone on their bodies, sweeping away the morning's fatigue.

The streets are bustling with people, and the hawkers' shouts add a touch of homeliness.

Gu Jinxuan and Lin Qingxue walked in front, and the children jumped around them like happy deer, while the second prince walked alone at the back, with secret guards protecting him closely, and no one was worried about his safety at all.

As they walked, they came to a bustling market. In addition to a wide variety of goods, there were also various acrobatic performances.

A monkey trainer's stall attracted everyone's attention. The clever monkey, dressed in brightly colored clothes, did somersaults and rode a bicycle, drawing cheers from the surrounding audience.

The children were amused and laughed out loud. Gu Huaiyuan and Lin Xiaotao squeezed to the front and watched without blinking, afraid of missing any wonderful moments.

"Do you like it? This is an acrobatic troupe just like the traveling merchants. I remember a similar troupe coming to the Imperial City before, but I'm not sure if they still exist."

Seeing that everyone was watching with fascination, Gu Jinxuan leaned over and whispered in Lin Qingxue's ear. As for the younger ones, they were all staring intently and didn't notice the behavior of the elder couple at all.

"It's okay, this is my first time seeing it," Lin Qingxue looked back at Gu Jinxuan and said softly, with an embarrassed smile on her face.

"When there's a chance in the future, I'll take you to see it," Gu Jinxuan promised seriously. It was his mistake. He had never thought of taking her around.

After leaving the monkey show stall, they were attracted by a melodious flute sound. Following the sound, they saw an old man sitting on the street, playing the bamboo flute attentively.

The melodious sound of the flute floats in the air like the sound of nature, ethereal and graceful. It seems to have crossed the boundaries of time and space, carrying the precipitation of years and the vicissitudes of history, slowly telling people the ancient and mysterious stories of Nancheng.

The sound of the flute is sometimes low and deep, like an old man who has experienced many hardships, sitting in a rocking chair in front of the door, recalling every bit of the past; sometimes it is high and passionate.

It is like a group of brave and fearless soldiers charging on the battlefield, splashing their blood and passion.

Every note carries the memory of South City, whether it is joy, sadness, glory or loneliness.

The audience was attracted by the beautiful flute sound and stopped to listen. They were immersed in it, and their thoughts drifted back to that distant era with the sound of the flute.

The once prosperous scene of the South City emerges before my eyes: people come and go in the streets and alleys, and the hawkers’ cries echo one after another; street performers show off their unique skills, drawing cheers from the crowd; quaint buildings are scattered around, witnessing the rise and fall of this city.

The sound of the flute continues to flow, like a clear spring, moistening people's hearts.

At this moment, time seems to stand still, and only the ethereal and melodious flute sound tells of the eternal charm of South City.

The second prince was deeply moved by the wonderful music. He stood quietly aside, closed his eyes, and immersed himself in the world of music.

When the song ended, the second prince stepped forward and asked the old man about the flute playing technique. The old man responded enthusiastically and the two had a very pleasant conversation.

Continuing forward, they saw a stall selling masks. The stall was filled with all kinds of masks, including majestic general masks, lively and cute animal masks, and colorful facial masks.