vrcanaries Chapter 524 Plague Chicken
Chapter 524 Plague Chicken
It wasn't until mid-afternoon, when the sun was setting, that the passenger ship slowly approached Changsheng Wharf, the largest wharf in the prefectural city.
At this time, they were queuing up with other ships in the waterway, waiting to enter the port.
Old Lu stretched and strolled slowly out of the cabin.
Fatty Wang was tidying up the various seasonings he had brought from town.
Lin Ke's wedding banquet was prepared by a special chef, but he also invited Xu Yiyi to add a few more dishes.
As the restaurant owner and Lin Ke's good friend, Xu Yiyi couldn't possibly stay in the kitchen on her wedding day, could she?
So, Fatty Wang followed along.
He worked with the other cooks to prepare the banquet.
Old Lu walked over to Xu Yiyi, who was leaning against the railing, and let out a long sigh: "Oh dear, this journey has been quite tiring."
As A-Yue gazed at the gradually clearing dock scenery, she rolled her eyes at him, annoyed, "You're tired? How dare you say that? You've been lying in your cabin since you boarded the ship, and now you're complaining about being tired?"
Old Lu shrugged, speaking with self-righteousness: "How can you not be tired from a boat ride? It makes your bones feel weak from all the rocking."
He glanced at A-Yue and said, "I'd say your temper has really gotten worse! You were so shameless before, wanting to become my disciple. Is this how you treat your master? I'm so glad I didn't agree, or I would have been furious with you..."
A-Yue scoffed, "Isn't what I said true? If you really find it tiring, why did you come along?"
As she spoke, she looked at Xu Yiyi, who was slowly carrying Wu Yuan to the side: "Besides, it was Yiyi who was invited to the wedding, not you. Why did you come along to join in the fun?"
Old Lu snorted, his eyes filled with arrogance: "Who does Lin Ke think he is! Even if he sent an invitation, I might not even give him the honor. I'm just going back to my own home, is that not allowed?"
He paused for a moment, then said, "Didn't you say that my old house was all repaired recently?"
As they were talking, the boat shuddered slightly and came to a stop at the dock.
The gangplank was set up, and the boatmen shouted instructions.
"Didn't you say you gave that house to Yi Yi?" A Yue retorted.
Old Lu said smugly, "They gave it to me, but I still have my house to live in."
Xu Yiyi carried Wu Yuan and was the first to disembark.
Perhaps due to the long and bumpy journey, the little chubby child was seasick and was now listlessly perched on her shoulder, his little face lacking energy, like a dehydrated cabbage.
Sanchuan and Sihai, however, could no longer contain themselves. They followed behind their eldest sister, their little heads turning around and their eyes full of curiosity.
This is their second time visiting the prefectural city.
Unlike the grand layout of Ping'an Town, the wharf here is very spacious and imposing.
The boats were packed tightly together, the houses on the shore were lined up one after another, and pedestrians and carriages came and went in an endless stream, creating a bustling and noisy atmosphere. The air was filled with a prosperous atmosphere.
Even the officers patrolling the docks looked quite different.
His clothes were crisp and his sword gleaming; his expression was solemn—he looked incredibly spirited.
"How impressive!" Sihai muttered softly.
Sanchuan, who was holding his little hand, nodded. Some of the town's officials were like sick chickens, and he sometimes wondered if they could even defeat the pirates.
However, the officials in the prefectural city were different; they seemed capable of taking on ten men each.
Xu Yiyi led the three children off the boat to the officials to check their household registrations.
Sihai and Wuyuan haven't registered as separate households yet; they were registered together with her.
After verifying their household registration and disembarking, standing in the crowd was even more dazzling.
Xu Yiyi quickly took Sanchuan's hand, and Sihai was also picked up by Ayue.
Old Lu followed behind, hands in his pockets, at a leisurely pace.
"Are you hungry? Do you want to go get something to eat first?"
Old Lu made the suggestion.
I ate a big meal when we set off in the morning, but I just grabbed a quick bite on the boat for lunch, so I must be hungry now.
"Go to your friend's place?" Xu Yi asked, puzzled.
But then Old Lu rolled his eyes.
"I must be out of my mind to go to his place. If he tries to set me up with Jiang Qinshui, do I even want to live?"
The thought of this gave Lao Lu a headache.
"Who is Jiang Qinshui?" A Yue asked in confusion.
Old Lu waved his hand impatiently, "Go away, why are you asking so many questions, you little kid?"
A-Yue immediately looked at Xu Yiyi and gave a soft snort.
"I don't want to know yet."
As he spoke, he carried Sihai to the front.
"Since you haven't decided where to eat, come with me, I'll take you to eat something delicious."