I looked and, well, they did seem quite small. These donkeys clearly had a mother-child relationship, and the baby donkey looked very young…
But now wasn’t the time to be soft-hearted. If you want to walk to the city, I have no objections! Surprisingly, she actually led the donkey and walked, even going ahead of me!
Ugh, no one told me donkeys don’t run. How long will it take to sway into the city like this!!!
Despite the journey being merely a few li long, I dragged on for most of the afternoon, and by the time I entered the city, night had already fallen. At this moment, all I wanted was to find a spacious inn and take a fragrant hot bath. However, after checking several inns, they all claimed to be fully booked.
Upon careful inquiry, I learned that Mochi City would be hosting an unprecedented flower viewing festival in a few days, and many flower enthusiasts had come from far and wide!
Yu Rao immediately laughed more brilliantly than flowers, exclaiming, “How wonderful, how wonderful…” But I had no interest at all! My mind was solely focused on my hot bath, and finding a place to stay was the most critical thing right now!
“Young master, if you don’t mind, our shop still has an attic that hasn’t been occupied. It’s been cleaned and tidied, though it’s simple and a bit small…” The innkeeper, being quite kind-hearted, knew I had been unable to find lodging and offered helpfully.
I was delighted, “In that case, please trouble the innkeeper to arrange it!”
“Young master doesn’t mind?” The innkeeper was somewhat surprised, seemingly unused to such an accommodating guest.
I quickly waved my hand and laughed, “Not at all, not at all… A wanderer like myself can’t be too picky. Innkeeper, please arrange it!” Alas! At this point, I couldn’t be choosy – any later and I might not even get the attic!
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He might have been a bit embarrassed, but more apologetic and worried, “This house is so dilapidated that it can no longer be inhabited. Miss, why don’t you stay at my humble residence for a few days!”
