Chapter 1497

鈥淒addy, is this our old home?鈥�

Standing in front of the Wang residence from the past, Wang Zhenzhen was a little dazed and lost.

She had left Qing’an County when she was three years old, and this was the first time she had returned after ten years, and she had very few childhood memories left.

But Wang Zhenzhen still clearly remembers that there was a towering tree in the courtyard at the entrance. Whenever summer came, the dense canopy of the tree shielded the scorching sun, and she was so happy playing on the swing under the tree.

However, the Wang family home of yesteryear has now changed hands, and even the tree is gone.

Looking at the 鈥淶hang Mansion鈥� plaque hanging on the doorpost, the young girl can’t help but feel lost.

鈥淵es,鈥�

Wang Chen said, stroking his daughter’s hair, 鈥榯en years have changed everything.鈥�

鈥漌hat do you do?鈥�

At that moment, a doorman came out and rudely shooed people away: 鈥楧on’t block the doorway, do you know my master…鈥�

The next moment, he was swept by Wang Chen’s gaze, and suddenly his entire body felt as if it had fallen into an ice cave, a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

He was unable to move.

鈥滾et’s go,鈥�

Wang Chen said, 鈥淭here’s nothing left to cherish here.鈥�

Today’s Qing’an County is in no way comparable to what it was ten years ago, looking rather rundown and depressed.

It is said that a few years after Wang Chen left, there was a riot that left many dead, and things slowly settled down afterwards.

He continued north with his daughter, passing through many towns and villages along the way, meeting all kinds of people.

The long journey gave Wang Zhenzhen a feeling that started out fresh and exciting, but gradually became numb.

It even became exhausting.

But this was exactly what Wang Chen wanted his daughter to experience.

Reading ten thousand books is not as good as travelling ten thousand miles. Many life lessons and experiences can only be gained from the outside world, and it is difficult for others to teach them.

Only by experiencing them yourself can you truly remember them and they will then become an important part of your life.

The two were hurrying along one day when suddenly dark clouds gathered and a fierce wind began to blow.

Wang Chen glanced at the sky and said in a low voice, 鈥淚t’s going to rain heavily. Let’s find a place to rest.鈥�

鈥淗m,鈥�

Wang Zhenzhen nodded, and with a whip stroke, she spurred her horse to speed up.

Before long, she exclaimed, 鈥淔ather, I see an inn ahead!鈥�

There was no one in the fields, and what Wang Zhenzhen found was a roadside inn that looked quite large. There were quite a few horse-drawn carts and wagons parked nearby, and there were also some horses, cows, and sheep in the enclosure.

Tongfu Inn.

Wang Chen nodded: 鈥淭his is the place.鈥�

It was getting dark, and rain and wind were approaching. There was probably only this inn within a radius of several dozen li, and it was not known whether there were any vacant rooms.

“May I ask if you two are staying the night? Or just stopping for the night?鈥�

Wang Chen and Wang Zhenzhen had just arrived at the front door of the inn on horseback when a young shop assistant came up to them bowing and scraping.

Wang Chen jumped down and threw the reins he was holding to the other person, saying, 鈥淲e’d like to stay overnight. Do you have any rooms left?鈥�

The shop assistant skillfully took the reins and smiled apologetically, saying, 鈥淵es, yes, please come inside.鈥�

Wang Zhenzhen also handed over the reins to the other party, and said, 鈥淭ake good care of it, and feed it with the best feed in your store.鈥�

As she said this, she threw a silver coin to the waiter, 鈥淎s a reward for you.鈥�

The waiter was overjoyed, and his face beamed with a smile, 鈥淧lease rest assured, young lady, I will take good care of it!鈥�

Although Wang Zhenzhen was young, she dressed like a person from the world of martial arts, and he dared not neglect her in the slightest.

Wang Chen and Wang Zhenzhen had just walked into the lobby of the Tongfu Inn when they heard a loud clap of thunder outside, followed by raindrops the size of beans.

The lobby of the inn was filled with more than ten tables, most of which were occupied. There were both travelers and merchants, and it looked like it was quite lively.

Their appearance immediately attracted everyone’s attention.

Wang Zhenzhen, in particular, was the most eye-catching.

Although she was not a stunning beauty, she had a slender figure, fair skin like snow, and the spirit of a young adventurer. Most importantly, she was young and invincible, and naturally became the focus of attention.

A few of the gazes were not very polite, and the young girl, who was aware of it, wrinkled her nose in disgust.

As a result, it revealed a bit of cuteness.

Wang Chen ignored the strange stares, found an empty table and sat down, then called out to the waiter, 鈥淲e’ll take two rooms, and whatever good wine and food you have on offer.鈥�

He waved his hand, and a silver ingot instantly appeared on the table.

It was a standard five-tael ingot.

As the Great Wei Empire became more stable day by day, the purchasing power of silver ingots had returned to what it had been in the past. This five-tael silver ingot was enough to feed an ordinary family of five for half a year.

It was no small sum.

Wang Chen’s eyes, which had been secretly peering around, suddenly widened.

Generous patrons were always welcome everywhere, and the shop assistant’s smile became even more sincere: 鈥淧lease wait a moment.鈥�

Sliced raw lamb, braised beef, grilled river fish…

One dish after another was quickly served.

Wang Chen tasted it and found that the taste was actually quite good, especially the sliced raw lamb, which was full of fragrance and very satisfying.

The drinks were personally served by the innkeeper’s wife.

The proprietress, a woman of a pleasing appearance and charm, said with a smile, 鈥淭his is our 15-year-old daughter red wine, which we only serve to our most valued guests. I hope you like it.鈥�

With that, she poured a bowlful for Wang Chen herself.

Wang Chen lifted the bowl of wine and gulped it down, then smacked his lips and said, 鈥淣ot bad.鈥�

This aged yellow wine is definitely not fifteen years old, but it has been stored in the cellar for about ten years. The wine is fragrant and mellow, and it is the perfect match for the poached lamb.

The proprietress’s eyes narrowed with a smile: 鈥淚’m glad you like it.鈥�

This is probably what it means by 鈥渉er eyes were like silk鈥�.

Meanwhile, behind the counter, the innkeeper was looking down at his accounts, as if he hadn’t seen his wife flirting.

The standard model of an honest, middle-aged man.

Wang Chen ignored the proprietress’s flirtatious eyes and took out two more ingots of silver and placed them on the table: 鈥淭wo more jars.鈥�

He was completely acting like a big brother.

The proprietress took a gasp, her eyes flashing with surprise. 鈥淵es, it will be delivered right away.鈥�

She skillfully accepted the silver, threw a flirtatious glance at Wang Chen, and then twisted her plump waist to go prepare the wine and food.

Wang Chen glanced around, a faint smile curling his lips, when suddenly he sensed an unusual gaze.

It was the killer glare from his daughter!

鈥淒addy, you’re so experienced!鈥�

The young girl puffed up her cheeks and snorted, 鈥淵ou must know a lot of proprietresses like this, right?鈥�

鈥淚’m not, I’m not, don’t be ridiculous!鈥�

Wang Chen sternly denied it three times, then said, 鈥淓at your vegetables quickly, they won’t taste good if they get cold.鈥�

As a result, he got a glare from his obedient daughter.