Zhenfubao waved his hand and the warehouse was full of grain, and the whole family regretted it

Chapter 761: Isn’t it said that Qingshui County is so poor that it can’t even afford to eat?

The maids' subtle complaints were heard in the cabin.

A maid frowned and shook her head worriedly:

"I heard that Qingshui County is a very poor and remote place, with wasteland all along the dirt roads.

If we go there, I'm afraid we won't even be able to drink the tea we like."

Another one immediately took over, his tone full of worry:

"Everything is fully prepared on this ship, so we don't have to worry about food, clothing, or daily necessities, but what will we do when we get there?

I heard that Qingshui County suffered a disaster last year, with victims everywhere, and some families couldn't even afford bran to eat.

If you want to buy some fine salt, you have to run dozens of miles. If you really need it, you won’t even have anywhere to cry.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the other maids echoed them, discussing the poverty of Qingshui County one after another, and were full of uneasiness.

However, Shen Wei, who was sitting by the window, seemed not to hear these discussions. He just stared at the reed marsh slowly receding outside the window, his eyes a little dazed.

Others may not know what Qingshui County is like, but she knows it very well. However, she just hurriedly evacuated from Qingshui County three days ago.

Originally, she had made up her mind to stay with Gu Sinian, and even planned to use some means to make him care about her, but she didn't expect that Gu Sinian saw through her plan at a glance.

In fact, Shen Wei’s love for Gu Sinian can’t be said to be very deep.

She knew very well that there were only a few decent-looking young men of noble birth who were of marriageable age in Bianjing City.

Several of them had already arranged their marriages, and the only two left were Gu Sinian and Shen Tao, if you counted them on your fingers.

Gu Sinian is a man of both civil and military talents, and his potential is evident to all. As long as he is willing to take another step forward, he may have the possibility of becoming the emperor in the future.

Shen Wei has been extremely talented since she was young, and she has always been very ambitious. In her eyes, only a man with such potential is worthy of her and will not be in vain for her wisdom and ambition.

That's why she was so determined to stay with Gu Sinian at first, even if it took some effort.

But Gu Sinian just didn't fall for her tricks. He saw through her thoughts and didn't give her any chance at all.

Since this road was blocked, Shen Wei didn't want to fight any longer and immediately turned around and stared at Shen Tao.

Everyone thinks Shen Tao is a playboy who looks dishonest all day long, but Shen Wei finds out that the Queen Mother and the eldest princess are behind him.

There were even rumors that the Queen Mother had long intended to support Shen Tao to ascend the throne.

In this way, Shen Tao's weight in her heart became heavier. Even though he seemed inferior to Gu Sinian at the moment, he had the support of the empress dowager and might become another Gu Sinian in the future.

As for Bai Wanwan? Shen Wei only thought of her as a child who had not grown up. In terms of wisdom and tactics, she was not even qualified to compare with him.

She was certain that with her abilities, she would be able to hold on to one of them, whether it was Gu Sinian or Shen Tao, and would never let herself end up living a dull life.

"Miss, we've arrived in Qingshui County!" Suddenly, a high-pitched voice from the maidservant echoed from outside the cabin, her voice filled with surprise and joy. "Look! Why is this dock so bustling?"

Shen Wei put down the teacup in his hand, opened the curtain and looked outside, only to see that the dock of Qingshui County was full of large and small ships.

Some were busy loading and unloading goods, while others were carrying pedestrians to the shore. The shouts of the boatmen and the hawking of the vendors mixed together, making it even more lively than the docks in the suburbs of Beijing.

Looking at the shore again, the bluestone road is paved neatly, and the shops on both sides have bright signs hanging. How can it look like a remote and poor place at all?

The maids behind her also crowded to the window, each staring in shock.

The maid who complained earlier murmured subconsciously:

“Isn’t it said that Qingshui County is so poor that people can’t even afford to eat, and that there are disaster victims everywhere?

This...how come this is completely different from what I heard?"

Another maid also nodded, her tone full of doubt:

"Yeah, I thought I'd just have to eat steamed buns when I got here, but I never thought the dock would be so prosperous?

Even the houses on the street looked solid and bright, not like they had been hit by a disaster at all."

When they stepped onto the pier and walked into the street, the maids were completely dumbfounded. There were hundreds of shops in front of them, including silk shops, grain shops, pharmacies, and snack shops.

What is even more surprising is that the houses along the street are of uniform style, with green tiles and white walls that look particularly neat. There are also people in uniform patrolling on the road, and the whole town exudes an indescribable sense of order.

"Well... let's find an inn to stay in first?" A maid asked blankly, her tone still filled with shock.

They walked along the street and soon saw the largest inn in Qingshui County.

As soon as I opened the door, the bright room caught my eye. The mahogany counter was shiny enough to reflect one's reflection, exquisite palace lanterns hung on the beams, and the tables and chairs were all made of high-quality wood.

There is also a celadon vase with fresh flowers in the corner, and the grandeur of the place is not inferior to the big inns in Bianjing City.

"Oh my God..." The maid behind him couldn't help but exclaim, her eyes wide open, obviously shocked by the scene.

"Miss, I never thought Qingshui County would be like this. It's so different from what we heard!" The maid beside her also came over, her voice full of disbelief.

Shen Wei nodded slightly, stroking the edge of the table with his fingertips: "It's indeed better than expected."

The last time she came to Qingshui County, her heart was solely focused on seeing Gu Sinian. She took a secluded path straight to her destination and didn't even have time to properly explore the town, let alone stay in a decent inn.

As soon as he sat down at the table, he saw a steward in a green robe walking over quickly. He first looked at Shen Wei for a few times, then frowned and shook his head: "No, it doesn't look like it... Our young lady never dresses like this."

He quickly put aside his doubts, stepped forward and bowed, his tone respectful: "Excuse me, where are you from? Do you need to stay at the hotel?"

"We are from the capital and want three upper rooms." The head maid stepped forward and replied.

The steward immediately nodded in agreement and called to the waiter, "Quick, check in these distinguished guests and send their luggage to the Tianzi room on the third floor!"

Two clever waiters quickly stepped forward, greeted with a smile, "Please come this way, distinguished guests", and nimbly picked up their luggage and led everyone to the stairs.

The wooden stairs were very stable to step on, and the corridors on the second and third floors were covered with clean carpets. The maids couldn't help but secretly exchange a few surprised glances.

As soon as they entered the room, the maids couldn't help but gather together and whisper:

"I didn't expect this place to be so nice!

I used to think it was a place where no one would poop or lay eggs, but now I see it’s not the case at all! ”

Someone pointed at the small room inside, his eyes lit up:

"It even has a study! Look at this desk. There's a small bookshelf next to it with lots of books on it!

It is convenient for young ladies to read and write."

Another maid ran to the bedside and touched the edge of the bed:

“This bed looks like it’s made of wood, but it’s different from the ones we usually see!

Look at this bedside, it has a circle of small flowers carved on it, how delicate does it look?

And this bed is laid out flat, and the mattress feels soft to the touch, so it will definitely be comfortable to sleep on at night."

The cabinet in the corner is also thoughtfully designed, with layers and grids, making it easy to put things away when packing.