novel-bin Chapter 208 Departure
Chapter 208 Departure
On the second day, before daybreak, everyone who was about to set out got up.
Wu Di was woken up from his warm bed by Zhu Yingying. Rubbing his eyes, he said, "Ah, what kind of life is this? I sleep later than a dog and wake up earlier than a chicken. You should just send me home and pick me up when we get to the capital. It will save us the trouble of traveling all the way."
She had been used to the comfort of her home these days and was still a little uncomfortable coming here, especially when she thought about having to walk over mountains and hills for several days. She was not very happy about it.
After all, he is still a child.
Zhu Yingying: "You wish. If you don't come with us, how are you going to explain your disappearance?"
Wu Di: "Aunt, I'm just a kid and I'm not that conspicuous, right? Please give me a cover and say I'm staying in the carriage and don't want to get off..."
Zhu Yingying: "It's a bit uncomfortable to travel in this weather, but didn't we agree to do something great? How can you not endure such a small hardship? Who said you had to walk sideways? Just like this...tsk tsk...I think you should just lie down. Let your mother take you back and never come here again."
Wu Di got anxious and said, "I was just saying it casually. I thought I could take a break and be lazy..."
Zhu Yingying: "I didn't ask you to drive the carriage, nor did I ask you to carry anything on your shoulders or back. Why are you being lazy? Hurry up and get up. Your mother has already gotten up and prepared dinner. Let's eat and then set off. Let's go to the capital to show our talents."
Wu Di didn't hesitate any longer. He quickly dressed and washed up and went to the front hall to have breakfast.
The Yang Family Warehouse, which was originally bustling with people, now seemed unusually quiet. People who were about to set off all gathered together and enjoyed breakfast in silence.
Those who were temporarily not joining the group stood aside, quietly watching their companions eating. The atmosphere was a little solemn, as if an invisible pressure was enveloping everyone.
Yang San, carrying a large rice bowl, slowly walked to each person and silently added food to the table. His movements were gentle and skillful, and his eyes were focused and serious.
At this moment, Zhu Qingqing, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke up: "Master Yang, after you arrive at the provincial capital, I will be waiting for you to come and become my disciple! Along the way, you must practice your cooking skills well. You can try to change various ways to cook for our caravan. If you don't make any progress, I won't accept you as my apprentice!" Her tone was half-joking, but her eyes revealed a hint of expectation and seriousness.
Yang San quickly put down his rice spoon and nodded respectfully, "Of course, Master Zhu! Don't worry, I won't let you down." He then turned to look at Team Leader Yang, who was sitting beside him, and said with a smile, "Brother, please help me prepare the apprenticeship gift in advance."
Team leader Yang nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed.
Seeing this, Yang Wu grinned and said, "Hehe, then I can also take advantage of it. I can have a drink to show my respect to my master!"
Yang San: "Yes, yes, yes. When we get to the city, we'll set up a few tables and invite everyone in."
Yang Jiu: "This is going to cost Third Brother a lot of money. I wonder if Third Sister-in-law will pull his ears."
Yang San raised his rice spoon as if to hit him, but Yang Jiu jumped away and said with a smile, "Hey, I can't hit you, I can't hit you."
As soon as he said this, several people around him couldn't help but laugh, and the originally depressing atmosphere instantly became a lot more relaxed.
After dinner, everyone rested for a moment, waiting for Yang Wu and Yang Jiu to slowly drive the carriage to the front gate. At this point, Father Zhu methodically directed everyone's actions. He first instructed the injured Team Leader Yang to be carefully lifted and laid flat on the carriage, ensuring he could rest comfortably. Then, Father Zhu and Yu Bo boarded the carriage to accompany Team Leader Yang. The responsibility of driving the carriage was handed to the experienced Yang Wu.
At the same time, Zhu Qingqing, Zhu's mother, Zhu Yingying, and Wu Di also boarded another carriage. This carriage was spacious and bright, with a very warm and cozy decoration. Yang Jiu sat steadily in the front of the carriage, skillfully waving the whip and driving the carriage slowly forward.
In addition to the two carriages carrying passengers, there was another carriage specifically for luggage and various provisions. These items were neatly stacked inside the carriage, ready for emergency use. The driver was Master Hu, who was focused, constantly keeping an eye on the road conditions.
As for the others, they all mounted their horses and prepared to follow the convoy. Zhao Peng and another escort spearheaded the charge, clearing the way for the entire convoy. Wang Xiangdong and Li Quan, on the other hand, stayed behind, keeping a close eye on the situation behind them to prevent any accidents.
Finally, as the city gates slowly opened, this small but well-organized convoy filed out, galloping towards the capital. The sound of horse hooves echoed through the air, and the wheels rolled forward, raising a cloud of dust. In the bright morning light, the convoy gradually retreated, leaving behind a long trail...