There are mythical animals at home to ward off evil spirits

Bai Muqiu traveled around, visiting many places on the eve of reform.

Bai Muqiu returned to Kyoto all the way. When he went out, he heard Bai Hao say that the aquatic products were good, so he took the waterway.

When they came back, they rode back one person and one horse.

Because he has no fixed place to live, Bai Muqiu will send letters and things to Xu Mao, but cannot receive Xu Mao's letters.

Therefore, after the parade was over, he came to Kyoto to visit Xu Mao before returning to his shop.

Bai Jue has changed his career, his business shop has been transferred, and he has traveled around.

Bai Ziyan and Bai Shujin also came to the world, because only Bai Yin's shop was the most stable, so they stayed with her.

Bai Hao became addicted to treasure hunting, so he changed his profession and wandered around.

In this way, the only acquaintance in Kyoto is Xu Mao.

The New Deal was being implemented, but it didn't seem to be going smoothly. Bai Muqiu had seen a lot of folk customs along the way. The current Old Deal did have many shortcomings, but the conservative faction was too deep-rooted.

Even if they have been preparing for many years, it will take many years to implement the policy.

Xu Mao can be regarded as the vanguard of reform. He is the tip of the emperor's sword, sharp and sharp, but also the most dangerous.

Bai Muqiu knew it, and Xu Mao himself knew it.

But he has experienced the suffering of the people and the harm of the old regime. He is an official and a minister and fulfills his duties. Even if the road he wants to take is full of thorns, he will not retreat.

If there is no way, he is willing to be the first person to overcome obstacles.

Bai Muqiu couldn't understand or participate in this kind of thing. He could only watch Xu Mao embark on his journey.

He is not the only one who has walked this road. Many pioneers throughout the ages have never looked back, but in the end, none of them ended up well.

Bai Duqiu leads the horse and walks on the official road. At the end of spring, everything is revived and full of green.

Not long after, there was a large posthouse not far away, where you could eat, drink, and stay.

Bai Muqiu got on her horse and quickly rushed to the post house.

Ancient road station.

The waiter was waiting at the door to greet the guests. When he saw Bai Muqiu settling down, he stepped forward and took the horse.

"Sir, do you want to be a top-notch person or stay in a hotel?"

"Stay in the hotel, one night, do you have a guest room?"

"Yes, there are free rooms in the lower and upper rooms. Please come in. The young one will tie your horse first. What kind of food do you want, sir?"

"Energy."

"Okay, you go inside first and have a rest. I'll say hello right away."

The waiter took the horse to the backyard and handed it over to the groom, then came back immediately to greet Bai Muqiu.

Bai Muqiu didn't choose, just ordered a few signature dishes and asked for a pot of tea.

There were not many people in the post house, just two or three tables, and everyone was still immersed in eating.

Although this inn is large, there are small tea sheds at the front and back, so it’s not too much of a rush to come here.

Not long after, the food and tea were served, and Bai Muqiu used her chopsticks to eat.

"boom--"

"Oh, be careful, you broke the bowl again, you have to deduct all the monthly money!"

While Bai Muqiu was eating, she saw the waiter from earlier helping a hunched old woman to pick up a broken porcelain bowl. Although she blamed her, she still helped.

He took a look and saw that the waiter had a cheerful and kind-looking face. The old woman's arm seemed to be injured and she was shaking uncontrollably.

"Hurry up and clean it up, don't let the shopkeeper see it, otherwise you won't get a good harvest!"

The waiter wanted to help her go to the backyard, but suddenly there was the sound of horses honking outside the door.

"You go back slowly, I'm going to receive the guests."

The waiter immediately ran to the door. In a business like his, one has to be discerning and must not neglect the guests.

Bai Muqiu chewed her rice and watched the old woman tremblingly carrying the broken pieces of the porcelain bowl with the hem of her clothes. She remained silent.

Maybe Bai Muqiu's gaze was too direct. The old woman felt it and turned back to look at him.

When the old woman saw Bai Miqiu's appearance clearly, she was slightly startled, and then laughed.

Bai Muqiu looked at the old woman wearing a half-drawn scarf in confusion.

"Boss Bai."

Her voice was a little hoarse, but it didn't sound like she was in her forties or fifties, but more like she was in her twenties or thirties.

"you know me?"

The old woman walked tremblingly to the opposite side of Bai Muxiu, her bright eyes shining brightly, and her smile was extremely bright even though her face was full of grooves.

Bai Muqiu was slightly startled when he saw this. A long-distant memory suddenly appeared, and his eyes widened in surprise.

"Yuliang! You are Yuliang!"

"Long time no see, Boss Bai."

"Long time...no see. What...how are you?"

Bai Muqiu knew about the mutiny and the abolition of the title of princess, but he thought she should be given preferential treatment. After all, she was also related to the emperor by blood. He never expected that such a scene would happen today.

Bai Muqiu immediately put down her chopsticks, helped her sit down, and raised her hand to take her pulse to diagnose her.

Skin and flesh injuries, illnesses caused by overwork, severe loss of vitality, and many hidden diseases, this body can be said to be in a state of dilapidation.

Yuliang saw Bai Muqiu's distressed and surprised look. Instead of feeling sad, Yuliang opened her mouth to comfort him.

"Boss Bai, the past is over, there is no need to be sad."

"But, you, even if you start over...you are also...why are you here? What kind of suffering have you suffered?"

Yuliang smiled lightly, "Because I made the wrong choice, but he may not be right."

She paused and glanced at the waiter who was looking at her in surprise and worry after greeting the new guests.

"Boss Bai, I also want to thank you. You gave me a beautiful dream of a prosperous age. It turns out that the difference between cloud and mud is like this. I know, I knew from the beginning that it was a dream.

And dreams always have a time to wake up. Now, the dream is over and I am awake.

It's just that there is no free lunch in the world, and you have to pay a price for sweet dreams, but fortunately, it is something I can bear. At least, my life is still there! "

Bai Muqiu stared at her blankly. He didn't understand. He didn't understand. How could she laugh?

But the smile bloomed so easily on her face.

Bai Muqiu hesitated to speak, but actually didn't know what to say.

"Boss Bai, do you still remember how you looked when you saw me?"

Bai Muqiu nodded, "Well, remember, you were still very young at that time."

"Well, yes, Boss Bai also ordered me a bowl of noodles, although... they were mushy."

"Ahem, I'm really not good at cooking. Besides, I can still swallow it."

Bai Muqiu felt very guilty.

"It's very delicious. At that time, I was hungry for several days, and that bowl of noodles was very delicious to me!"

"Uh, thank you."

"So, Boss Bai, let me treat you to a bowl of noodles too."

"Ok?"

Bai Muqiu was stunned, and Yuliang slowly got up and went to the backyard.

Bai Muqiu was a little worried, but he was not used to being in the kitchen.

"Sir, do you know Fish Lady?"

"Fish girl?"

"That's her." The waiter pointed in the direction of the kitchen.

"Well, yes, I know you. I've known you for a long time. Brother, I think you're a very nice person. What does she do at this inn?"

"Yu Niang works as a sweeper, but she has been injured and often does wrong things, and her monthly payment is always deducted. Fortunately, food and accommodation are included here, so she is alone, otherwise she would be hungry."

"When did she get here?"

"It must have been two or three years, sir. How is your relationship with her, sir?"

"...So, what's wrong?"

"Then...will you help her redeem her life?"

Bai Muqiu was stunned and looked at the waiter in confusion.