The waiter did as instructed, boiled hot water, and took it to the upper room. Madam Wen was soaked in sweat; how can people from Jianghu truly remain untainted by worldly concerns? She went upstairs to wash and bathe immediately.
Li Xian handed the wild rabbit and wild boar to the innkeeper. He instructed them to use these as ingredients, add salt, scallions, garlic, and stir-fry with oil to make a side dish for their guests. The remaining wild boar meat was left for the innkeeper.
That evening, they had a satisfying meal. The exhaustion of the past few days was entirely soothed away.
Li Xian opened the window. Snowflakes drifted into the room, and as he gazed into the distance, his mood was both calm and excited.
They rested for the night.
They set off again the next day, passing through Huazhi State, bypassing Jianlong Prefecture, and crossing Kunlai Prefecture.
