Yang Ruoqing and her party, after ten days and a half of long journey, have already traveled a long way.

After passing Qing'an County and exiting Changhuaizhou, we are probably halfway through the journey to Beijing.

At this moment, it was already time to turn on the lights, and their three carriages finally arrived at a small town ahead.

"Last time we went back to the capital, we also stopped in this small town, but last time it was broad daylight, so we had lunch and then left."

"It seems we have to stay here for the night, have a good meal, have a good sleep, and start our journey again early tomorrow morning!"

Yang Ruoqing said to Yang Huazhong and Luo Tiejiang.

Yang Huazhong nodded: "It's okay, as long as there is a tile above the head to shelter from the wind and rain. When we go out, everything should be more manageable."

Yang Ruoqing smiled and nodded.

Because it has entered late autumn, the closer to the north, the colder it seems.

Especially at night, there were hardly many pedestrians on the streets of the town.

Although there are scattered shops on both sides of the road with lights shining out, these weak lights are simply negligible compared to the darkness of the entire town.

"Am I overthinking it or something? Last time I came back, I thought this town was quite lively. Why does it feel so spooky now, with people everywhere?"

Xiao Yaxue walked beside Yang Ruoqing, holding her arms and looking around as she walked.

Yang Ruoqing said: "Can it be compared between day and night? Don't scare yourself, there are so many of us, what are we afraid of?"

What's more, there is also Wolf King Zhuiyun escorting us!

Xiao Yaxue continued: "I feel like this town is a bit evil! Could it be that we have entered a ghost town?"

Yang Ruoqing shook her head directly: "There is no such thing as a ghost town, the real troublemakers are people."

"Anyway, we just need to be more careful. After all, we are in a foreign country."

The sound of the carriage wheels rolling over the bluestone floor was particularly clear.

Luo Fengtang originally led everyone straight to the inn where they had dinner last time, but when they got closer, they discovered that the inn was dark and there was a seal on the door.

"Seized?" He was surprised.

"Let's change houses again. I remember there should be an inn on the corner ahead." Yang Ruoqing said.

"Um!"

Everyone then walked forward, and on the street corner in front, there was indeed light coming from an inn.

When everyone saw the light, it was like seeing a lighthouse on the dark sea.

They couldn't find any supplies all day long, so they all speeded up and entered the inn.

The inn is not closed yet, but business is a bit quiet. There are only two tables in the lobby with three or five people eating in silence.

A man dressed as a shopkeeper stood behind the counter, flipping through the account books.

Hearing the noise, he quickly came out from behind the counter to say hello.

"Guests, would you like to stay in a hotel or stay in a hotel?" he asked.

Luo Fengtang told him that he wanted three guest rooms and prepared a table of meals.

The shopkeeper ordered a waiter next to him to go down and prepare, while he himself led Luo Fengtang and his party to a table to sit down and make tea.

"Shopkeeper, I want to ask you something." Yang Ruoqing said to the shopkeeper after sitting down.

"Sir, please tell me."

The shopkeeper said very enthusiastically that business has been terribly slow these days.

He finally got a big deal tonight. He was so happy that he had to serve it carefully.

Yang Ruoqing asked: "When I came here earlier, I saw a restaurant over there with a seal. What's going on?"

When asked about this, the shopkeeper's expression changed.

He looked around and said in a low voice: "It's so miserable!"

"Tell me about it!" Yang Ruoqing said.

She still remembered the restaurant she went to for dinner last time. The restaurant was not big, but the shopkeeper was very kind.

Although we only had a meal, we left a good impression on each other.

That's why Yang Ruoqing asked so much.

At this time, the shopkeeper in front of him also sat down and said to everyone: "The shopkeeper of that house is actually a distant cousin of mine. His wife passed away early, so he left him a daughter, who is still blind."

"That cousin of mine never went there again in his life. He maintained that restaurant to support him and his daughter."

"But last month, a local bully went to his restaurant for dinner and fell in love with my poor niece."

"If you want to forcefully take her back as a concubine, my cousin will definitely not agree."

"That bully took advantage of my niece's sleep at night, climbed in through the window, and ruined a beautiful young lady!"

"My niece has a strong personality and she sought death that night."

"My cousin went to the government to file a complaint, but the bully was so powerful that he colluded with the government."

"My cousin got a beating and was kicked out."

"We all tried to persuade him to bow his head, but we couldn't do it!"

"My cousin is still angry. Just three days ago, he grabbed a knife and rushed to the bully's house, wanting to die with him."

"I chopped the bully's arm and didn't kill him, but my cousin was arrested by the government and put in jail."

"I heard that the sentence has been pronounced and will be executed at Washikou three days later."

"His restaurant has also been closed down. All the relatives in our family have been warned by the bully, and no one dares to cause trouble."

"In the past few days, no one dares to go to the streets at night, let alone go to Wasikou. Oh, how pitiful!"

After sighing for a while, the shopkeeper went to the backyard to work on the dishes.

Here, Yang Ruoqing and others frowned.

Xiao Yaxue said: "No wonder there were no people along the way since I entered this small town. It turns out that such an unjust case happened. It's so abominable!"

Yang Huazhong said: "The shopkeeper and his daughter are so pitiful."

"Any father would fight for this kind of thing with a knife!"

Blacksmith Luo sighed: "How come there are bullies who bully others wherever I go? What kind of world is this!"

Luo Fengtang frowned: "I still remember that shopkeeper, he treated us very well last time."

"It was just one meal, and he even helped us feed the horses for free."

Yang Ruoqing nodded: "If it were another shopkeeper with a slightly crooked conscience, wouldn't he kill a customer like us who speaks with a foreign accent?"

“Their food is reasonably priced and the portions are generous. From the first glance, they are kind-hearted people.”

"The girl who was blind that day is also pitiful. If I remember correctly, she seems to be one year younger than me, right?" she asked.

Xiao Yaxue nodded, "The last time we talked to her, she seemed to be one year younger than you."

Yang Ruoqing said: "Poor child!"

Just as everyone was discussing this, there was a sudden commotion at the door of the inn.

Before anyone even entered the inn, an arrogant voice came in first.

"Shopkeeper, is the shopkeeper here?"
Chapter completed!