With the food prepared by Su Yujin, He Yanxiu finally picked up his chopsticks and had a good dinner with Su Yujin.

The spinach was fresh and tender, the lotus root cubes were crispy, the tofu was fragrant, and the boiled meatballs were even more delicious.

He Yanxiu was very satisfied with the meal.

Ai Cao and Qing Kui also burped after eating.

After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms to sleep.

The next morning, everyone got up very early to hurry on their journey.

Su Yujin asked the inn’s kitchen to boil some eggs, make steamed buns, and cook rice porridge. She also made two side dishes of radish and cabbage for everyone to eat.

After breakfast, Su Yujin took the opportunity to rest and pack up while giving He Yanxiu acupuncture needles.

He could get on the carriage directly with the silver needles later. He just needed to rest for a cup of tea before removing the silver needles. This would not delay the treatment or the journey.

But after the acupuncture, Su Yujin wanted to keep an eye on He Yanxiu’s condition to prevent any mistakes, so the two of them rode in He Yanxiu’s carriage together.

He Yanxiu’s carriage was the largest and most spacious, and it was also the softest and most comfortable to sit in. The blankets inside felt soft and skin-friendly, and the soft pillows were very comfortable to lean on. Most importantly, it was wide enough and had a low stool for the feet, so the legs could be completely straightened and flat, and there would be no swelling or discomfort in the legs from sitting in the carriage for a long time.

What should she do if she didn’t want to leave a carriage like this once she got on it?

“What are you thinking about?” He Yanxiu asked Su Yujin when he saw her in a daze.

She was wondering if there was any suitable reason to keep sitting in this comfortable carriage.

Su Yujin coughed lightly, “I was thinking, it would take several days to get there, and the Second Master would surely be very bored along the way, so why don’t I tell him a story?”

Tell him a story?

He Yanxiu paused while drinking tea with a straw and tilted his head. “What kind of story?”

“Well, a story about a white snake repaying a favor and a scholar…”

“Could it be the Legend of the White Snake “Legend of the White Snake” is a famous Chinese folk tale about a white snake spirit, Bai Suzhen, who transforms into a woman and falls in love with a human man named Xu Xian. After they marry, a monk named Fahai discovers Bai Suzhen’s true identity and tries to separate them, believing her to be a threat. Despite Bai Suzhen’s love and good intentions, Fahai imprisons her under Leifeng Pagoda. The story symbolizes the struggle between love, duty, and supernatural forces, and has been retold in various forms throughout Chinese literature, opera, and film.?” He Yanxiu asked, “I’ve heard such a story before.”

“Then, the story of a monk and his four disciples going to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures?”

“Journey to the West“Journey to the West” is a classic Chinese novel that follows the adventures of the monk Tang Sanzang as he embarks on a pilgrimage to India to retrieve sacred Buddhist scriptures. He is accompanied by three magical disciples: the mischievous Monkey King, Sun Wukong, the gluttonous pig demon Zhu Bajie, and the loyal river demon Sha Wujing. Along the way, they face numerous trials, battling demons and overcoming obstacles. The novel blends mythology, religion, and allegory, highlighting themes of redemption, loyalty, and enlightenment, and is one of the most beloved works of Chinese literature.? I’ve heard of it, too.”

“What about the story of the 108 heroes going to LiangshanThe tale of the “108 Heroes of Liangshan” comes from the Chinese classic “Water Margin” (also known as “Outlaws of the Marsh”). It tells the story of 108 outlaws who, after being wronged by corrupt officials, band together at Liangshan Marsh to form a rebel army. Led by Song Jiang, they vow to fight against injustice and defend the oppressed. Each hero, with unique skills and backgrounds, contributes to the group’s cause. Throughout their adventures, they battle corrupt government forces and criminals, embodying loyalty, brotherhood, and a desire for justice in a lawless world.?”

“I remember that there seemed to be a story about Wu Song fighting a tiger in it, but this book is suspected of treason and is considered a banned book.”

Su Yujin, “…”

In this fictional era, there were so many classic masterpieces that were widely circulated.

This simply cut off her chance of survival as a time traveler!

After thinking for a while, Su Yujin spoke tentatively, “Then I’ll tell you a story about the vast universe and the other side of deep space?”

Universe, deep space?

What was that…

He Yanxiu immediately became interested and said, “Tell me about it.”

There was hope!

It turned out that no one could resist the charm of online novels!

Moreover, this story was so long that she was afraid she could never finish telling it even in Hedong Prefecture. Who knows, when she comes back, she might be able to continue riding in this extremely spacious carriage.

Su Yujin was very excited. After taking a sip of tea, she cleared her throat and said, “First of all, I want to tell you about the background of this story. The background of this story is the vast universe, and there are many galaxies and planets in the universe…”

Universe, galaxies, planets.

These were all new words that he had never heard before.

He Yanxiu couldn’t help but sit up straight and listen carefully to Su Yujin telling this wonderful story.

Su Yujin, relying on her memories of modern society, slowly and unhurriedly told He Yanxiu the contents of the book in the form of storytelling.

The story structure was huge and the plot was exciting. He Yanxiu listened attentively, and Su Yujin was also telling the story with great interest. They only paused when it was time to take out the needle for He Yanxiu.

After removing the needle, Su Yujin also rested for a while and drank two cups of tea to moisten her throat.

He Yanxiu was eager to hear the rest of the story, but seeing that Su Yujin looked quite tired, he was embarrassed to rush her, so he had to wait for her to take a short break before listening to the next two chapters.

She spoke like this for a while, then took a break, then took a break, and then continued speaking for the next while, and soon it was noon.

As there were no towns or villages to stay in, they had to eat lunch outdoors.

Fortunately, they had brought some dry food, as well as some dried meat and other foods. They simply lit a campfire, boiled some hot water, and had a simple meal.

Dry food was served with hot water. Even if the dry food was exquisite pastries or meat patties with plenty of ingredients, it would inevitably taste like a makeshift meal. It was also cold when you put it in your mouth and the taste was really bad.

Looking at the burning bonfire, Su Yujin placed the iron baking tray from her carriage over the bonfire, baked the meat patties on the baking tray until they were golden and crispy, and then gave them to He Yanxiu to eat.

Su Yujin did not drink the boiled water directly but made a bowl of fried noodle soup.

He Yanxiu was very satisfied with the hot meat patties paired with the sweet and sticky fried noodle soup.

Even Su Yujin felt that this was just a barely edible meal and narrowed her eyes.

Su Yujin brought a lot of fried noodles, and even servants like Xing’an and the guards who followed him got a bowl each. They imitated her and baked the meat patties before eating them, one bite thin and the other thick, and they enjoyed it very much.

After eating and taking a short rest, we continued on our journey.

Seeing Su Yujin drink a cup of tea and yawn loudly, He Yanxiu felt that he couldn’t say the words that urged her to continue telling the story.

After hesitating for a moment, he said, “If you are tired, take a rest for a while.”

“Thank you, Second Master.” Su Yujin responded with a smile.

Although the Second Master didn’t like women, he was still very considerate of his servants.

After getting He Yanxiu’s consent, Su Yujin didn’t hesitate. She adjusted the soft pillow, spread the soft blanket on her body, and closed her eyes comfortably.

The carriage moved forward slowly, swaying like a cradle.

Su Yujin, who originally just wanted to close her eyes and rest, fell asleep unknowingly and began to snore softly.

He Yanxiu, “…”

She fell asleep so quickly?

He didn’t know how long she would sleep. She just talked about someone trying to steal the parchment scroll, which was the most exciting part. He didn’t know what thrilling things would happen next. He really wants to know…

He Yanxiu felt anxious and troubled but was too embarrassed to call Su Yujin, who looked very tired.

Moreover, he wanted to take a nap at this time, but most of the carriage was occupied by Su Yujin, so he could not lie down. He could only support his head with his hands and lean on the soft pillow for a while.

Just as the carriage continued to sway forward, making He Yanxiu feel a little drowsy, he vaguely felt his body suddenly sink.

When he opened his eyes, he saw Su Yujin rubbing against his chest. When she finally rubbed against his chest, she seemed to think this position was very good. She pulled the blanket on her body and continued to sleep soundly.

He Yanxiu, “…”

(End of this chapter)

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