A journey to the heavens starting from the Red Mansion

Chapter 3 Yangzhou
It has been nearly a year since the family came to Yangzhou from Suzhou with Lin Ruhai taking office, and they haven't gone out for a walk yet.

Lin's father was busy with the turmoil in the officialdom, Lin's mother was recuperating in the mansion, and Lin Yao was usually busy practicing.

Everyone has neglected Xiao Daiyu a little, but she is also very sensible and not as messy as ordinary children.

Today I broke through Ming Jin. In my spare time, I should spend time with her to go out and see. It happened that Lin Yao was also a little curious about the scenery of Yangzhou City in this era.

"Sister Daiyu, please wait a moment. After I finish bathing, I will ask my mother for instructions, and then I will take you out to visit Yangzhou City." Lin Yao smiled and said to the energetic little Daiyu.

"Ah, then go quickly, go quickly." Xiao Daiyu's tone was very exciting, with a bit of coquettishness.

"Xueyan, look at Daiyu." Lin Yao said to the maid who was following Daiyu with a clear face and lively eyes.

"Yes, son."

Lin Yao had great trust in Xue Yan, Lin Daiyu's maid.She was the personal maid who accompanied Daiyu from her hometown in Suzhou to the Jia Mansion in the original time and space. She has served Daiyu since she was a child and is the most capable person around her.

He is smart and generous.She is experienced and steady in dealing with things, has keen insight, cares about others, and has deep feelings for Daiyu.Especially in the end, she escorted Daiyu's body to be buried in Suzhou.

After Lin Yao finished bathing in the room, he took Xiao Daiyu to the backyard to ask Mother Lin for instructions, and then took her and Xue Yan out of the back door of Lin's mansion.

Yangzhou is a famous city in the past dynasties. It controls the Huaihe River by the Yangtze River, and connects Chu and Wu. It is famous for its long history, outstanding cultural relics, and majestic beauty at home and abroad. Yangzhou is geographically located in the north of the Yangtze River, but culturally it is in the south of the Yangtze River.

Yangzhou City is now very lively. After the city gate opened at Mao Shi, businessmen, travelers and farmers began to rush in and out of the city gate.

The cargo of the boat that arrived yesterday was unloaded at the dock and was brought into the city at this time. There was a noise of carriages and horses, a crowd of people, and a commotion.

From Yangzhou east to the Yangtze River, you can go to the sea to Japan, Ryukyu and other places in Southeast Asia. It is also an important place for water transportation.Therefore, Yangzhou has become one of the most important external transfer stations in the country, busier than other cities.

There are five markets in the city, among which the Nanmen Market facing the Yangtze River is the most prosperous. There are at least dozens of restaurants offering various kinds of food with different delicacies.It is an ideal place to eat and refresh for travelers who are preparing to take a boat trip to the river.

In addition to being a transportation hub, Yangzhou is also a scenic spot that has been famous all over the world since ancient times, whether it is a wealthy businessman with a millionaires, a celebrity who prides himself on his literary talent, or a libertine who excels in fencing.

If you had not visited here and experienced the dream of Yangzhou once in ten years, the moonlight night of 24 bridges, and the fireworks under Yangzhou in March in the popular poems and songs praising Yangzhou, you would not dare to brag to your fellow travelers.Therefore, the prosperity of its situation can be seen from this.

Lin Yao held Daiyu's hand, and Xueyan followed Daiyu beside her.Daiyu looked at the crowded street, feeling a little nervous, and couldn't help but hold Lin Yao's hand harder.

"Let's go, I'll take you to taste the special food here in Yangzhou." Lin Yao looked at Xiao Daiyu who was a little nervous and understood that she hadn't been out for too long.However, when things go wrong, food can relieve most of the emotions.

Speaking of Yangzhou snacks and delicacies, Lin Yao immediately took his second child to order three bowls of tofu curd.

This Yangzhou tofu is as white as jade, as tender as fat, and melts in your mouth.The unique formula of marinade is paired with Yangzhou's assorted pickles, dried shrimps, minced garlic, coriander, and topped with secret soy sauce and other seasonings. This bowl of tofu has a unique Yangzhou flavor.

This snack is deeply loved by the two little girls. Even though they have tasted other salted tofu cakes before, they still have an unusual feeling here.

But in his previous life, Lin Yao was a sweetie. When he first heard about salted tofu pudding, he had never tasted it and thought it was heresy.But now that I taste it more carefully, I feel that it has a different flavor.

Then Lin Yao and the others bought a pack of spring rolls.Yangzhou spring rolls are a famous local traditional snack. According to legend, they evolved from spring cakes.It was founded in the Tang Dynasty and is mostly long-shaped. It is usually stuffed with pork, bamboo shoots, leeks, fungus, mushrooms and carrots. It tastes fresh, salty and delicious, and is very delicious.

Then came another Thousand-Flower Cake, which is characterized by layers of sugar and oil, soft and sweet.Finally, let’s have a Yangzhou soup dumpling. Xiao Daiyu couldn’t stand it after eating just one. Even though the soup dumpling is fragrant and tender, the skin is soft and tender, the shape is exquisite and translucent, the soup is mellow and rich, and the entrance is oily but not greasy.Its three-dimensional integration has an integrated charm.

Yangzhou, because of the existence of delicious food, has extended its existence over time.One day will also become very fulfilling and full.When the stomach is full, life will also be filled with a little perfection.

It is these delicious foods that form part of Yangzhou.

"I said before that I wanted to taste delicious food from all over the world, but you don't have enough appetite." Lin Yao teased Xiao Daiyu.

"It's okay, you will definitely be poor when I grow up." Xiao Daiyu was a little unconvinced when she heard Lin Yao's joke. She patted Lin Yao's arm and said coquettishly.

"Yes, I will wait for you to make me poor." Lin Yao had a sunny smile on his lips.

Xue Yan beside her looked at their affectionate brother and sister with a smile in her eyes.

"Let's go and visit the most famous Slender West Lake here." Lin Yao said, picking up Xiao Daiyu and walking towards the northwest suburbs of the city.

By the time they arrived at Slender West Lake, Lin Yao was already carrying Xiao Daiyu on his back, and the child was prone to sleepiness.

Lin Yao looked at Slender West Lake, like a graceful woman.Among them, he thinks Wuting Bridge and Xiaojin Mountain in Slender West Lake are the most worth seeing.

Wuting Bridge is not only the scenery of Slender West Lake, but also the most distinctive building in Yangzhou.

Wuting Bridge, as its name implies, is a bridge with five pavilions.Some people would say, isn’t it just a bridge with several pavilions built on it?The artistic effect of Wuting Bridge is unmatched by all bridges.

The five pavilions on the Wuting Bridge are exquisite and meticulous. The cornices on the roof soar into the sky, which have a strong decorative effect. Coupled with the snow-white piers below, it makes people feel extremely exquisite.

The exquisite pavilion and the majestic piers are like the colorful belt on the beautiful woman in Slender West Lake, extremely gorgeous.

There is Jinshan Mountain in Zhenjiang, and there is also Xiaojinshan Mountain in Slender West Lake in Yangzhou.Although this small Jinshan is not as majestic as the real Jinshan.

But it reflects a kind of meticulousness. There are pavilions, flowers, trees, etc. on it, which is unique and interesting. It is a good place for tourists to rest.

Standing on Xiaojin Mountain, Lin Yao gently woke up Xiao Daiyu. Xiao Daiyu opened her eyes and instantly became refreshed. Sure enough, beautiful scenery can heal people's spirits.Here you can have a panoramic view of Slender West Lake and is an excellent sightseeing platform.

This is a clear lake. The surface of the lake is as level as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and green trees. Everything is so beautiful that it makes people feel as if they have stepped into a painting, making them linger and feel relaxed and happy.

Waves of mist rose from the lake, and the mountains and broken bridges in the distance were covered with a layer of misty white mist.

The green peaks are looming, and sometimes the mist drifts away, and the peaks float clearly in front of you. Even the towering ancient trees on the top of the mountain are clearly visible.

Sometimes it was annihilated by the mist, and everything could only turn into a dark green mass, like a slight ink-colored drop of water on rice paper.

Another example is the girl covered in a mysterious veil, who seems to be far away in the horizon, but yet very close to her eyes. There is emptiness within reality, and there is reality within emptiness...

(End of this chapter)