The Husband’s Little Inn

That evening, Shu Rui planned to buy a perch to make pickled fish. In the heat, something sour and spicy […]

“Young sir, if you’re interested in this small venture at the Academy, I could assist.” “I can promote it to

“Your meat buns are perfectly seasoned—each has a different flavor. It’s lucky you have such patience.” Shu Rui sat at

Dou Zhuang captured the pickpocket and earned credit at the authorities, faithfully passing along the dock’s ship arrival information to

In the late afternoon, strong winds blew at the riverfront, making the tavern flags flutter noisily. Shu Rui squeezed into

Shu Rui humbled himself to make a living, but he was still a scholar’s son. Though clever and thick-skinned, he

The next morning, Shu Rui prepared breakfast with Lu Ling and then set about cooking the food for delivery to

Chaoxi Prefecture lay along a river that flowed all the way to the sea. The city had three main docks,

The dry rations they brought had been eaten. About half a liter of rice remained, just over a pound of

Dr. Zhou examined the dead snake and finally relaxed. “This is just an ordinary flower snake, non-venomous. But you acted

Once the stove was in place, Shu Rui lit a fire and boiled some water. Although the season was already

The next day, at first light, Shu Rui went to the shop again. Before leaving, Lu Ling asked for ten

The two unloaded the tiles at the shop, neatly stacking them against the wall as dusk fell. Behind the inn

Shurui hurried upstairs, asking Sun Qing to fetch the spare key to open Lu Ling’s room. Both lived in small

Shurui bought a fresh four-pound green fish at the market, along with a few ingredients, and returned to the inn

After resting a night at an inn near Ten-Li Street, Shurui led Lu Ling to the Dexin Clinic Madam Yang

“This is our shop?” Lu Ling looked up at the moss-covered, broken-tile roof. He had no memory of it—the shop

Over the next few days, Lu Ling drove the carriage while Shurui solicited passengers. They picked up some travelers along

“The skull is delicate. Externally, the bump at the back of his head is minor, nothing serious. But we can’t

Realizing he had caused a serious accident, even the usually calm Shurui panicked. Forcing himself to regain composure, he dismounted,