The innkeeper saw a woman acting erratically among the group and immediately put on a sour face. "No, no, absolutely not. If this woman makes a fuss and screams in the middle of the night, how will the other guests rest? You should find somewhere else to stay..."
Upon hearing this, Yun Sanman became furious. "What do you mean no? We're not short on money, so why can't we stay here?"
Kong Xingzhuo, Xiao Ying, and Xiao Jun were also quite angered and raised their fists, ready to strike.
"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing? Trying to start a fight?!" The innkeeper narrowed his eyes. "Even if you offer me money, I won't let you stay. What are you going to do about it?"
Xiao Xi Tian: "..."
So annoying!
This person clearly had some connection to the county yamen, otherwise, he wouldn't be so arrogant.
Xiao Jin Heng frowned. "Excuse me, besides your inn, are there any other inns in the county town?"
"Don't you have eyes? Look for yourself. Get out, get out, don't delay my business. Hurry up..." The innkeeper impatiently shooed them away.
Several employees also crowded over and started pushing Xiao Xi Tian and Yun Jin He.
Yun Sanman was struck by lightning. This was the treatment outsiders received when traveling. The innkeeper was looking down on them, thinking they were all paupers...
It was understandable. After the fall of the Chen Kingdom, countless refugees had flooded into the prefectural county. A group of people were still lying haphazardly on the streets.
Xiao Jin Heng closed his eyes, about to order Kong Xingzhuo to teach the innkeeper a lesson, when Gu Zhenshan suddenly walked over.
He was tall and imposing. Without a word, he knocked down the group of employees, then grabbed the innkeeper by the collar and questioned him, "You black-hearted innkeeper, the guests aren't refusing to pay, so why are you kicking them out?"
The innkeeper was completely stunned and pointed tremblingly at Shangguan Fang'er. "You, you... look for yourself, that woman is acting foolishly. If she causes trouble, how will I do business?"
Gu Zhenshan heard this, turned to look at Shangguan Fang'er, and sneered, "Has she caused trouble or made noise since she entered? Or not?"
"No... no!" the innkeeper shook his head.
"No, and you're spewing that crooked, foul-smelling nonsense?" Gu Zhenshan's eyes blazed with anger, his voice booming like a bell. "Believe it or not, I'll smash your black-hearted inn and throw you in jail!"
The innkeeper turned pale with fright, sweat beads like soybeans falling from his forehead, pitter-patter...
Oh dear, this guest's strength was too great! His collar was almost torn to shreds!
Besides, why were you interfering in this matter? What business is it of yours?
Xiao Xi Tian tilted her little head, secretly observing Gu Zhenshan...
Wow, this uncle had bright eyes and a clear brow, and a sense of righteousness emanated from him. Moreover, Xiao Xi Tian seemed to see a familiar shadow in his eyes.
Xiao Jin Heng also blinked slightly, staring at Gu Zhenshan for a moment.
His mind felt a bit hazy, as if he had seen this person somewhere before...
"Immediately get rooms for these guests, and prepare more food!" Gu Zhenshan threw the innkeeper to the ground and clapped his hands.
Steward Cao and the others narrowed their eyes and glared at the innkeeper. This foolish fellow, if he dared to utter another word, the young general would cut out his tongue.
The innkeeper no longer dared to argue. He scrambled behind the counter and asked weakly, "How many rooms... how many rooms do you want?"
"Are you blind?" Gu Zhenshan cursed angrily, making the innkeeper flinch.
"Don't you see they're a couple?" Gu Zhenshan pointed at Yun Sanman and Shangguan Fang'er.
Xiao Xi Tian heard this and let out a 'puchi' laugh...
What a great assist!
Yun Sanman quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands towards Gu Zhenshan, and said, "Thank you, esteemed warrior, for your help. We, we are not a couple. Innkeeper, just open three rooms, alright!~"
He would share a room with Jin He and Young Master Xiao, Kong Xingzhuo and Xiao Ying and Xiao Jun would share a room, and his sister would share with Murong Qing and Shangguan Fang'er...
The innkeeper said 'oh' and nervously handed over the room numbers and keys.
After settling in, everyone went downstairs to eat.
The inn's food wasn't great, but the guests ate heartily.
Braised cabbage with tofu, stir-fried mushrooms, and a basin of dough drop soup...
There wasn't even a speck of meat in the dishes.
Coincidentally, Gu Zhenshan and Steward Cao were sitting by the window. The two ordered a pot of wine and chatted while drinking.
Seeing Yun Sanman and the others approach, Gu Zhenshan waved to them. "Come, come, let's all sit together and eat. The food is the same anyway!~"
The steamed buns Steward Cao had bought were almost inedible, as hard as pebbles...
Fortunately, the inn's food was edible, otherwise, neither master nor servant would have had the energy to travel.
Yun Sanman smiled and cupped his hands, pulling his sister and Jin He to sit opposite Gu Zhenshan.
"How old is this little one? She's so lovely!" Steward Cao pursed his lips and smiled, looking Xiao Xi Tian up and down.
Gu Zhenshan also narrowed his eyes. Whose daughter was this? Why was she born so fair, so cute and spirited, like a soft and cuddly big cat? He really wanted to pick her up and kiss her twice...
"I'm five years old!" Xiao Xi Tian said crisply.
Seeing Steward Cao and Gu Zhenshan staring intently at the little village girl, Xiao Jin Heng coughed lightly and sat closer to her.
"You're not from around here, are you?" Gu Zhenshan put down his wine bowl and asked, "Where are you from?"
Those who came here were either seeking education or fleeing from the Chen Kingdom...
Seeing Yun Jin He wearing white disciple robes, Gu Zhenshan had an idea.
"We're from Dashui Village!~" Yun Sanman gave his sister a piece of tofu and smiled. "This time we're here to send my nephew to school. Thank you just now for helping us teach that innkeeper a lesson. May I ask the esteemed warrior's name? If there's an opportunity in the future, I'll visit to express my gratitude..."
Gu Zhenshan waved his hand dismissively. "It's just a small matter, what's there to mention? Also, my surname is Gu. You don't need to call me esteemed warrior!~"
He was long past the age of wielding a sword in the martial world.
"Surname Gu?" Xiao Xi Tian was stunned for a moment. "What a coincidence! My mother's surname is also Gu!"
"Is that so?" Gu Zhenshan glanced at Xiao Xi Tian, not thinking much of it.
There were too many people with the surname Gu in this world; there was nothing to be suspicious about...
"My surname is Yun, my name is Yun Sanman. This is my sister and nephew, Yun Xi Tian and Yun Jin He respectively. Mr. Gu, if you happen to visit Dashui Village, our family will definitely host you well!~" Yun Sanman introduced.
Gu Zhenshan grunted, drained the wine in his bowl, and then looked at Yun Sanman with drunken eyes, scrutinizing Xiao Xi Tian carefully.
Was he seeing things?
Why did these siblings look like his sister?
Especially this little girl, she looked exactly like his sister did when she was young...
"Alas, sister, where are you?" Gu Zhenshan lowered his head with a bitter expression, a tear rolling down his cheek.