coobybook Chapter 370 Entering Beijing
Chapter 370 Entering Beijing
Before leaving, Shen Wanning went to Fuzhou again and picked up Nanny Gui, Bai Zhi and four others to go to Beijing together.
They all came from the capital and were familiar with the affairs of the capital. Moreover, Nanny Gui came from the palace and could teach her well in terms of etiquette.
Fortunately, Shen Wanning had already told Lin He that she would take them with her if she went to Beijing. So long before this, Lin He had already found a good person and had worked at Zui Hong Zhuang for a while, familiar with its operations.
Before setting off, Shen Wanning packed up all her things and filled two whole carriages.
Seeing her posture, Aunt Zhang understood that after this trip, her chances of coming back would be slim.
The Lin family stood at the door, reluctant to leave. Aunt Zhang, in particular, was in tears. "Wan Ning, when you leave, you must be careful and stay safe."
"Okay, I've remembered it, Mom. Once I settle down in the capital, I will definitely send someone to pick up Dad and Mom." Shen Wanning held Aunt Zhang's hands tightly with both hands, her eyes full of reluctance.
"Aunt, I will definitely go to the capital to find you. You must wait for me." Lin He said firmly.
"Okay, aunt is waiting for you three in Beijing, you all should come!" Shen Wanning glanced at the three of them and encouraged.
Then, Shen Wanning looked at Lin Jiang and said, "Xiao Jiang, when the new county magistrate takes office, you should go meet him and try to build a good relationship with him. If you come up with anything good in the future, just tell him about it. Don't be afraid, okay?"
The new county magistrate must have heard about the Lin family. Generally speaking, as long as they don't have any old grudges against him, he won't get along with them.
What's more, if Lin Jiang made something and reported it to the county magistrate, it would be considered the county magistrate's achievement. They hoped that Lin Jiang would make more things.
So Shen Wanning was not particularly worried about this.
Finally, he looked at Lin Hu and said, "Xiao Hu, you must study hard, take the imperial examination in the future, and come to the capital with your two brothers."
Lin Hai was too young to understand why everyone was gathered together. He looked at Shen Wanning and kept asking her to hold him. "Auntie, hold me, hold me, I want to go with you."
Shen Wanning patted his head and said, "Xiao Hai, you must listen to your parents, grandpa, and grandma at home, okay?"
Aunt Zhang was secretly wiping away her tears, and the three little ones were even more reluctant to leave. They stood in front of Shen Wanning, looking like they were about to cry.
Lin Hai didn't know why the atmosphere was so heavy. He looked here and there and suddenly burst into tears.
Mrs. Wen quickly hugged him and patted his back gently to comfort him, "Don't cry, Xiaohai. Auntie will be back in a few days. When she comes, she will bring all kinds of delicious and fun things to Xiaohai."
Of the rest, the one crying the loudest was Xu. She sobbed softly at first, then burst into tears. "Wan Ning, you must come back to see us! You must miss us! Make sure you have enough food, clothes and take good care of yourself outside."
"Okay, sister-in-law, I remember everything! Please stop crying."
Other members of the Lin family also came forward to say goodbye to Shen Wanning.
Finally, Lin Jingcheng and Lin Jingce drove a carriage to send Shen Wanning and her luggage away.
After arriving at the county town, Shen Wanning first went to the county government office and said goodbye to County Magistrate He before setting off for Fuzhou.
When they arrived in Fuzhou, they picked up Nanny Gui and others, and Beichen and Beiji drove the car, and they set off for the capital together.
Because we had a lot of luggage, we walked very slowly and it took us half a month to reach the capital.
Standing outside the capital, Shen Wanning looked up at the city gate.
It is indeed the capital city, and there are many differences between it and a small county town.
The city gate is tall, with mighty soldiers standing on it, staring closely at the people below.
In addition to the soldiers guarding the gate, there were also many people in armor patrolling the streets.
After showing the documents and entering the city, you can wander freely on the bustling streets. The brilliant sunlight is spread among the green tiles and red walls that are everywhere. The abrupt eaves, the high-flying shop signs and flags, the sparkling carriages, the endless stream of pedestrians, and the calm and comfortable smiling faces all highlight the wealth and prosperity of the great era.
"The capital city is indeed prosperous, quite different from Fuzhou City." Shen Wanning lifted the curtain and exclaimed in admiration.
Nanny Gui sat beside her and replied with a smile, "After all, this is the Emperor's place. All the dignitaries in the world are here. Naturally, it's something special."
"I don't know if Beidou and Beiluo have found a place to stay. If they haven't, we still have to sleep in the inn tonight."
Shen Wanning had already asked Beidou and Beiluo to come to the capital in advance to rent a larger house. When Lin Jingyou arrived, the house would be big enough for him to live in.
If Lin Jingyou decides to take up a position in Beijing, it will still be in time to buy it then.
"Hey, Princess, I was just talking about them! Now I see them." Nanny Gui said, pointing at Beiluo who was waiting in the tea stall outside.
"Pull the carriage to the side and let Beichen go ask Beiluo. If the house is rented, just drive the carriage there directly." Shen Wanning ordered.
Nanny Gui responded, opened the door curtain and said a few words to Beichen.
After a while, Nanny Gui said, "My Lord, Beiluo and his family have already rented a house on East Street. The rent there is a bit more expensive, but it's closer to the palace and quieter."
"Okay, then let's drive straight to the rented house and pack our things first."
Arriving at the house, Shen Wanning immediately understood why the rent was so high. This was considered a wealthy area in the capital, and many officials who didn't own houses rented here.
Everyone here is a prominent figure, so naturally there won't be any noise or commotion here; it's quite quiet. Also, since there are many officials here, safety is guaranteed.
Shen Wanning nodded. "The place Beidou and Beiluo rented is good. Money is not a problem, convenience is everything."
After the carriage drove in, everyone quickly took down their things and packed them up before going out to eat together.
As soon as Beichen and Beiluo rented the house, they immediately hired someone to come and clean it. So they only needed to make the bed and put away their clothes, and didn't have to spend time cleaning the house.
"Everyone says that the capital is prosperous, but you have to see it with your own eyes. Let's go, let's go eat something." Shen Wanning ordered.
However, she didn't like having so many people following her, so she only brought Nanny Gui, Bai Zhi and Bai Ying.
The reason for bringing Gui Mama along was that she had been in the palace before and might have met some nobles. If she met them this time, Gui Mama could also give them some advice.
After entering the restaurant, Shen Wanning asked for a private room and ordered some dishes. Then, she sat by the window, watching the people coming and going below.
"Mammy, please sit down and eat together. I'm not used to being served by everyone. Don't be restrained and eat together." Shen Wanning greeted.