I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

Chapter 218: Even the Emperor Didn’t Spend Money

So, at the last moment, Huang Po was brought along.

Mrs. Lin hadn't slept well for several days. She was worried that Ji Xiaobei might feel uncomfortable on the road and she wouldn't be able to handle it herself.

That’s good now, I feel relieved!

The next morning, Ji Xiaobei and his team set off.

Everyone in the village came out to see him off.

"Nephew Haixia, do your best in the exam and don't worry!"

"Xiaobei, be careful on the road and have a safe journey..."

……

Ji Xiaobei's mother, daughter and Huang Po rode in Ji Decai's carriage, with Shitou driving the car.

The rest of the people took Ma Debiao's car, while Haixia and the three boys took turns driving.

Two donkey carts swayed out of Jijia Bay.

……

Before leaving Cishui Town, Ming Dahai, the chief clerk of the county government, received the news.

"Miss Ji is leading a group of people to Anzhou Prefecture. They have already left Cishui Town and will soon arrive in Wei County..."

Ming Zhubo was surprised: Ah! How come the message has only been delivered so late... What are you doing? Go find a few capable people to escort it secretly...

After saying this, he hurriedly picked up his robe and went to find County Magistrate Zhang.

Magistrate Zhang was puzzled: "What are you going to Anzhou for?"

Ming Zhubo said: "Examination!"

Magistrate Zhang almost fell off the rosewood chair.

"What? She's a woman taking the imperial examination. When will women in our Great Northern Dynasty be allowed to..."

"No, she sent her teacher to take the imperial examination!"

Ming Zhubo took a breath and explained.

County Magistrate Zhang still looked puzzled. As a woman, she had to escort her husband to the imperial examination. What was her relationship with her husband?

He looked at Ming Zhubo.

Ming Zhubo: You ask me, who should I ask?

Magistrate Zhang was worried, so he asked Ming Zhubo to send a few people from his personal guard team.

Magistrate Zhang took some more silver and asked Guard Zhang to take it with him for use on the road.

Magistrate Zhang's father used to be a governor, but he has since retired and has accumulated a considerable fortune over the years.

When he came to Wei County to take up his post, he was afraid of insecurity, so he brought the palace guards with him to form a private guard team.

When Ji Xiaobei and his companions left Cishui Town, they found that there were still beggars on the road, but not as many as the last time they went to Wei County.

This shows that after the new county magistrate distributed relief grain and reduced taxes, people gradually returned home.

She began to have some favorable impressions of County Magistrate Zhang.

But there were also beggars who stopped the donkey carts and asked for food.

Before leaving, Ji Xiaobei told them that if they met beggars on the road, they must not give anything, otherwise it would bring disaster upon themselves.

If something happens, no one is allowed to act on their own without Ji Xiaobei's order.

Everything on the road was under the command of Ji Xiaobei.

The four boys nodded vigorously.

Now when they encountered old women and children begging, although they felt sorry for them, they still turned their heads away stubbornly.

They were almost reaching Wei County. Chazi, Fugui and Tieliang, who had never been out of the house, had their eyes shining with excitement.

Strait teased them: "When we walk at night, there's no need to light torches with you three here!"

The three young men didn't understand what Haixia meant, so they asked humbly, "The lanterns in Wei County are all hung outside the city. It's amazing, much better than our Jijiawan!"

"Even the wild wolves could be scared away by you three!" Shi Tou said with a smile.

Chazi touched his head embarrassedly: "Even if the three of us join forces, we are not as powerful as Shitouli. Can you scare away a group of wild wolves..."

Shitou puffed out his chest and said, "Hey, you guys guessed it right. Last time, my sister and I went shopping and were walking home at night when we heard the howling of wild wolves. We were so scared that the hairs on my back stood up..."

Chazi and the others leaned forward to listen to Shitou's story of the thrilling scene...

Ji Xiaobei lay down on his side and closed his eyes, trying to let himself fall asleep to avoid having to listen and jump out of the car and punch the stone.

Amid the boasting of Stone, the donkey cart entered Wei County.

Stopped in front of a donkey noodle restaurant and prepared to eat something!

This time when he goes to Anzhou, Ji Xiaobei plans to take the same route as last time.

After leaving Wei County, passing through Anqing and Qingfeng counties, and then crossing Yanghua County, you will arrive at Anzhou Prefecture.

Just walk along the official road.

Shitou glanced at the people in the car and said, "Sister, just eat some dry food, no need to eat noodles!"

The last time Shitou went to the food street, he ate noodles. A bowl cost more than ten cents. With so many people, how much would it cost?

Anyway, it was a lot of money and he couldn't figure it out.

When they heard that they wanted to eat noodles, Haixia and the three boys immediately jumped off the donkey cart.

Ma Debiao felt a lightness behind him.

Ji Xiaobei said, "Eat, we all eat. If you don't want to eat, mother, give Shitou some dry food. When we finish eating, make him some noodle soup."

Haixia winked at Shitou and said, "Okay, I'll drink less and leave more for you!"

After that, they followed Ji Xiaobei and swaggered in.

Mother Lin pushed Shitou and blamed him: "What did your mother tell you? The countryside is poor but the roads are rich. If you don't eat, the two donkeys still need some fodder!"

Shitou made a bitter face and followed Mrs. Lin inside.

Mrs. Lin also secretly calculated in her mind what to do if she didn't eat enough and got sick on the way.

If one person gets sick, everyone will be dragged down.

If we arrive at Anzhou Prefecture one day later, our daughter will be in more danger...

Mrs. Lin gritted her teeth and followed him in.

Ji Xiaobei didn't ask the price, but waved his hand and said, "Young man, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight... eight bowls of donkey meat noodles."

Shitou shuddered with fear, Oh my God, eight bowls of donkey meat noodles.

"Young man, add an ounce of donkey meat to each bowl..." Ji Xiaobei said again.

Mrs. Lin really wanted to go up and cover her mouth. It was already donkey meat noodles, why did they add donkey meat to it?

Even the emperor is not as wasteful as you!

"Little brother, feed some fodder to my two donkeys!"

As he spoke, Ji Xiaobei stuffed a handful of copper coins into the boy's hand.

Seeing his mother frowning, Ji Xiaobei hurriedly helped her sit down:

"Mom, Xiaoyao and I have eaten at this donkey meat restaurant before. It tastes delicious. We have walked a long way, so let's eat more.

After we finish eating, we will go straight to Anqing County and reach the inn on the edge of Anqing County before dark."

"Okay, let's walk faster after eating!" Haixia said excitedly, rubbing his hands.

Chazi, Tieliang and Fugui were even more excited. They could not sit still and rubbed back and forth on the bench.

Shitou said angrily: "You broke someone else's bench, you should pay for it yourself~!"

The three of Chazi were so scared that they calmed down a lot.

These stools are quite new, we can’t afford to pay for them.

Mrs. Lin asked tremblingly, "Young man, how much is a bowl of noodles?"

"Donkey meat noodles are 15 coins a bowl, and one ounce of donkey meat is 5 coins. Your bowl is 20 coins, eight bowls, a total of 160 coins. Grandma, don't rush to pay. Pay after you finish eating."

After the waiter finished speaking, he threw away the white towel in his hand and quickly went to greet other customers.

Mrs. Lin: It’s damn expensive. What a rip-off. I can’t go out with so many people anymore…