The next day, before dawn, four carriages quietly left the city under the protection of 50 guards.
Although the real owners were Liu She and his father, they had prepared four carriages.
Liu She had one carriage, Jiang Pengji had another, and the respectable servants had another. The last carriage was filled with miscellaneous items such as clothes, food, clean water, money, and other items to keep warm. The parcels of the entourage and guards were also placed in that carriage.
That was after several reductions. According to what the second lady and Madam Hu had prepared, there would have been at least six carriages.
To put it simply, it was not easy to go on a long journey in ancient times when all aspects of living conditions were abnormally backward.
The viewers in the streaming room were shocked and learned something new.
Jun Muyi: "When I watched TV series, I felt that the actors and actresses were all light and simple when they went out. They basically brought a servant girl and a manservant. So … those were fake TV series. The streamer's extravagance is the correct way to go out in ancient times?"
Jinghong Youlong: "Tsk, it's really an entourage. It's so awesome. I feel that the streamer didn't suffer a loss on this trip."
Many viewers were very envious. They wished they could experience such luxurious treatment for the streamer.
Of course, there were some who were more rational.
Laosiji Lianmeng: "So jealous! Can you believe the TV series? Do you know how undeveloped transportation was in ancient times? Not only transportation, but even the roads were the same. Things like courier stations could not be everywhere. It was common to not see a single living person for three to five days after a long journey. There were no villages and no shops. Without enough food and water, were they going to starve or die of thirst?
Those who had the means to travel far would naturally consider all aspects and take into consideration any unexpected situations.
Those who did not have the means could only carry a parcel and some dry food. Everything was light and simple.
Not only was the speed slow, but they would also encounter all kinds of dangers along the way.
The ancient world was not like the modern world that the audience was living in. There were many tall buildings in the modern world, which greatly reduced the living space of wild animals. Many people had eaten pork, but they had never seen a pig run. However, the ancient world was different. There were dangerous animals running around, and snakes often visited homes.
Shaggy Gongji: "No, did the person above eat dynamite today? I was just envious. Do you have to be so angry?"
The bullet screen in the streaming room was filled with the smell of gunpowder. Jiang Pengji did not care. She leaned half of her body on the table and rested.
They hadn't left Hejian County yet, so the vibration of the carriage was still within an acceptable range. However, as it was approaching noon, the carriage jolted violently.
The audience in the livestream room wondered if the carriage would break apart from the jolting.
Jinghong Wandering Dragon: "All of a sudden … I'm not envious anymore. I can endure it for a while, but after a while, my bones will be shattered."
There were even some audience members who said that the camera was shaking so much that their eyes hurt and they felt a little nauseous.
"He's already on the main road?"
Jiang Pengji lifted her hand and lifted the curtain of the carriage. The scenery outside had already turned into a rustling autumn scene.
Taxue did not sit in the third carriage. Instead, she followed Jiang Pengji.
"Judging from the time, we should have left the official road by now. Your servant has prepared a cushion so that you won't feel uncomfortable from the bumps."
Why was the traffic in ancient times so blocked?
Outdated transportation was one of the reasons. Another important reason was that the roads in this era were not good.
Apart from the smoothness and spaciousness of the official road, there wasn't even a "road" anywhere else.
The Liu Mansion's carriage had a more advanced shock absorption system, but it was still so bumpy, let alone an ordinary carriage.
"No need. I'm going out to ride for a while."
Jiang Pengji's physical fitness was excellent, but such a bumpy carriage was too much for her, let alone the frail ancient people.
Liu She was speechless when he saw Jiang Pengji riding on a tall horse.
"Naughty girl, be careful on the horse," he reminded her.
Riding in a carriage was actually more uncomfortable than riding a horse. He thought that his daughter had gotten off because she couldn't stand the bumps.
"Okay."
Jiang Pengji rode the horse and followed the carriages leisurely. The sun gradually rose in the sky and shone on her body, making her feel warm.
It was not convenient to travel in ancient times. Fortunately, Liu She was experienced and had prepared everything he could.
Liu She lifted the curtain of the carriage and said to Jiang Pengji, "Let's stop and rest for a while. Eat something."
"Okay."
Jiang Pengji responded and informed the carriages to rest in place. Everyone had something to eat before they continued their journey.
"Xiaoyu, look at your face. Are you sick?"
When Xu Ke got off the carriage, his pale face caught her attention.
Look at his lips, they've turned deathly pale.
At this moment, Xu Ke felt that his whole body was about to fall apart. His legs gave way and he almost knelt on the ground. In such a difficult situation, his Langjun's teasing laughter rang in his ears, making him feel even more hopeless.
It took him a long time to straighten his back. Xu Ke managed to maintain his elegance and smiled at Jiang Pengji.
But the smile was … very forced.
"Set up a campfire over there and boil some water to cook jerky. You can drink some later. If the carriage is too bumpy, you can ride a horse. "
Jiang Pengji was not worried that Xu Ke did not know how to ride a horse. The Six Arts of Gentlemen were skills that all students in that era had to master.
Xu Ke cupped his hands and thanked her. "Thank you, Langjun."
"What are you thanking me for? Didn't you ask for it?" Jiang Pengji looked him up and down with teasing eyes and said in a low voice, "Xunmei went to see you yesterday, right? Alas, if you weren't a blockhead and didn't understand a girl's mind, you would still have a beautiful companion … "
Xu Ke's face turned pale and then green. He hurriedly said, "Langjun, don't misunderstand. Xunmei is not …"
In a rich family, the Langjun's personal maids were mostly concubines. How could Xu Ke dare to think about it?
"Why are you in such a hurry?" Jiang Pengji approached him and sneered. "Xunmei came back with red eyes …"
Xu Ke kept his mouth shut.
"I treat her like my own sister. I don't have any other thoughts. Plus, Xunmei has her own thoughts. She may not be willing to be a concubine of a rich family … She likes you very much. "Jiang Pengji opened her mouth and Xu Ke lowered his head." What do you think? "
"Ke … rejected Xunmei."
Xu Ke's voice was as soft as a mosquito. His cheeks were slightly red.
"Actually, I don't think Xunmei's choice is a good one. You are not a good match."
Xu Ke was not good at the moment, but he had a bright future. Jiang Pengji was confident in Xu Ke and herself.
There were too few men in that era who had their original intentions.
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