My Promotion Story Through Time Travel

Chapter 199 Li Mansion

"My uncle said that those who can go to the inner city are usually nobles, and even a small amount of money they leave behind is enough for us to live a life of luxury," Xiao Si said, perhaps imitating the shopkeeper, rubbing his stomach with his free hand.

Lin Ziping looked at his funny face and couldn't help but smile: "I'm sorry to disappoint you, I'm not some important person."

Xiao Si waved his hand: "It's alright, it's alright. They're either important people or just like us. Let's just consider it helping each other out. Anyway, we have to run between the inner and outer cities several times a day."

"Then thank you very much, Brother Xiao Si," Lin Ziping said. "Did your uncle tell you all this?"

Xiao Si nodded: "Yes, yes, my uncle is the smartest person, and he said all of this."

"He also said that the capital is so big, and if we say a few more words or make an extra trip, even if it doesn't do us any good, it will save others a lot of trouble," Xiao Si said, puffing out her little chest.

Lin Ziping nodded inwardly; this shopkeeper was indeed good at handling things and had a strong sense of service.

"Your uncle is indeed very clever; no wonder the inn's business is better than others. You are also very clever," Lin Ziping praised.

"Of course," Xiao Si said, then realized what he meant and praised him for being smart, smiling sheepishly.

Lin Ziping continued, "What if the people who come don't go to the inner city?"

Xiao Si didn't take it seriously: "It's just a matter of saying a few words, there's no loss."

I never expected the shopkeeper to be so shrewd; it makes me seem like I was judging a gentleman by my own petty standards.

Bringing his thoughts back, Lin Ziping smiled and continued, "That's true, Xiao Si, does your uncle know you're praising him so much?"

Xiao Si nodded: "I know, everyone says the same thing in front of him."

"Haha, your house is really interesting," Lin Ziping said.

As the two chatted and laughed, they arrived at the inner city gate.

Sure enough, there were guards on duty here, and a group of people patrolling nearby.

There was a queue at the city gate, one line of carriages and one line of people.

Each carriage is different. Some carriages have canopies carved with auspicious clouds and patterns, and wooden plaques hanging from the eaves of the carriages, which are also carved with words when viewed from a distance.

Guards on both sides conducted a thorough search.

But it was clear that the carriages moved much more smoothly than the people.

Lin Ziping could only watch from afar, envious of the carriages that passed by without leaving their seats, while he obediently followed Xiao Si into the queue.

It took about an hour before it was their turn.

Lin Ziping took the gift box that was meant for Xiao Si and followed behind her.

Xiao Si took a token from his waist, on which was engraved a large character "Zhou".

“Brother Cha, we are from the Zhou family. The master sent me to pick up people,” Xiao Si said respectfully.

The guard didn't speak, took the token and examined it, then looked Lin Ziping and Xiao Si up and down.

Lin Ziping nodded to the guard and smiled.

"Just the two of you?" the guard asked after a long pause.

Xiao Si flattered, "Brother Cha, it's just the two of us."

The waiting time was too long, and Lin Ziping's heart slowly rose to his throat.

The guard returned the token to Xiao Si: "Go in."

"Thank you, Brother Cha, thank you, Brother Cha." Xiao Si bowed repeatedly in gratitude as he put away the token.

Lin Ziping nodded to the guards while holding the gift, and then left with Xiao Si.

The two walked quickly to a street corner.

Xiao Si, panting, rested his hands on his lap: "Thank goodness I got in. The check was really strict today."

Lin Ziping patted his chest and said, "Luckily I was with you, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to get in."

"It wasn't this strict before. There must be some important person coming and going today," Xiao Si said.

Lin Ziping nodded solemnly.

The streets of the inner city were wider and cleaner than those of the outer city, and the ground was paved with bluestone bricks. Apart from the patrolling guards, there were hardly any people on the streets.

It is evident that the inner city has a very high level of security.

"Let's go, the Li and Zhou residences are still ahead," Xiao Si said, leading the way.

Lin Ziping followed Xiao Si for about an hour before stopping.

At a pace of 60 centimeters per step and 80 steps per minute, it is approximately 4.3 kilometers from the inner city gate to here.

This was the shortcut that Xiao Si led us on.

How many ring roads are there in Beijing?!

"Zhou, Li, Fang, and Wang are located in the four directions: east, west, south, and north. If you go this way, you'll reach the Li family. I'm going to the Zhou family to find my mother," Xiao Si said, pointing to a road.

Lin Ziping nodded and handed the gift box to Xiao Si: "Thank you, take this to your mother."

Xiao Si took the gift box, waved his hand, and ran away in a flash.

Lin Ziping walked and asked questions, and after walking for about an hour, he saw two gilded characters "Li Mansion" hanging high above the gate.

Although it was winter, I walked nearly 10 kilometers in one go and was still drenched in sweat.

Lin Ziping straightened his clothes and stepped forward.

"Who goes there?!"

Before they could even get close, they were stopped.

Lin Ziping stopped, put down the gifts, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying, "I am Lin Ziping, a friend of Miss Qiongying. I have come to visit her today."

"Do you have a visiting card?" the person blocking the way asked.

“This…” Lin Ziping shook his head.

"Where did this lecher come from? You want to see our young lady without a visiting card? Get out of here! This is not a place for you."

Lin Ziping was pushed and stumbled.

It knocked over things on the ground.

"What are you doing! How did you make such a mess of this place!"

Lin Zi steadied himself, put his hands on his hips, and shouted, "Why did you push me?"

"Kid, do you know where you are?"

"Where is it possible to be unreasonable?" Lin Ziping retorted.

……

During the argument, a crowd gathered around them, including several people wearing the same clothes as the arrogant and domineering person in front of them.

A wise person knows when to yield and avoids unnecessary trouble.

These people must be servants of the Li family.

As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn; two fists can't fight four hands, so it's not advisable to linger here.

"You just wait!" Lin Ziping shouted before turning and running away.

He didn't care about the laughter coming from behind.

He ran to a place out of sight and made an international friendly gesture towards the Li residence.

Lin Ziping ran too fast.

Unbeknownst to them, after they left, a well-dressed man and woman emerged from the crowd, followed by maids and servants, carrying exquisitely decorated treasure boxes.

The servants, who had been so arrogant and domineering just moments before, became like cats before mice upon seeing the two, bowing respectfully and addressing them as "Miss and Young Master."

This is Li Qiongying's older sister, Li Qionghua, and her husband, Qin Zhenghong.

Li Qionghua glanced indifferently at Lin Ziping's gift box and said, "Clean it up. Don't let these filthy things pollute your eyes. My little sister has only been back for a few days, and all sorts of scoundrels are already showing up at her door. In the future, just beat them up if you encounter these kinds of people."

"Yes," the people behind him replied.

Qin Zhenghong said, "There's no need for the Second Miss to know about this."

After they finished speaking, the two stepped over the things on the ground, and Qin Zhenghong helped Li Qiongying away gracefully.

In the end, Lin Ziping slunk back to the inn, and the gifts he had prepared were disposed of as trash.

The reunion with Li Qiongying is expected to end hastily.