Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

"Your Majesty, perhaps we should find an inn to stay at first."

Emperor Jing nodded: "Very well, it seems we will be staying here for a few days."

Afterward, the two began to stroll along the street.

Finding an inn wasn't urgent, as Peach Blossom County had many novelties, which Emperor Jing found dazzling.

"If all the counties and cities in the world were like Peach Blossom County, then I wouldn't have to worry..." Emperor Jing thought to himself.

Suddenly, Guo Tianyang's eyes lit up!

"Your Majesty, there's an inn here!"

Emperor Jing looked up and was immediately speechless.

It was indeed called 'Youjian Inn' (Inn with Rooms), and there was a small 'official' character in the lower right corner of the signboard, the meaning of which was unknown.

Emperor Jing lifted his leg and entered, Guo Tianyang breathed a sigh of relief behind him.

Seeing guests enter, the innkeeper enthusiastically greeted them.

"Welcome, esteemed guests! Are you here for a meal or a stay?"

"A stay."

"Alright! Our inn has first, second, and third-class rooms. First-class is five taels, second-class is three taels, and third-class is one tael. Which class would you like?"

Five taels a night!?

Guo Tianyang was displeased and stepped forward: "Why is your inn so expensive? Five taels a night, are you trying to rip off outsiders?!"

The innkeeper quickly waved his hand, smiling apologetically: "How can you say that? Our inn is honest with everyone, young and old. Just ask around, this is the price!"

"We are also a government-run hotel, so the price is at least 20% cheaper than outside!"

Emperor Jing became interested upon hearing this: "Government-run? The government runs an inn?"

The innkeeper nodded: "That's right! All the major industries in the county are basically government-run. This 'Youjian Inn' was even named by our county magistrate himself, built to facilitate traveling merchants."

"Let me tell you, don't think five taels for a first-class room is expensive. When the merchants come to purchase goods on a large scale, you might not even be able to get a third-class room!"

"Very well! Book a first-class room!"

Emperor Jing pondered slightly and made a decision.

This Peach Blossom County is becoming increasingly strange!

A porter guided the two upstairs, carrying a pot of tea in his hand.

After arriving in the room, the porter diligently poured two cups of tea for the two.

"Esteemed guests, please try this tea. The water in our Peach Blossom Town is famous for its sweetness!"

"I'll head out now. If you need anything, just pull the red rope by the door and I'll know."

Pulling a rope to call someone, that's interesting. The palace could use this!

Emperor Jing nodded, and the porter closed the door and left.

"Your Majesty, have a cup of tea. You haven't eaten well on this trip. I'll go get you some wine and dishes."

"Not urgent!"

Emperor Jing raised his hand, then picked up the teacup on the table and examined it carefully.

The light yellow tea soup was crystal clear, with two unfolded tea leaves at the bottom.

"This tea is also different from the capital."

Guo Tianyang also picked up the teacup and smelled it: "Indeed! It has a unique fragrance, and it seems to have a hint of medicinal aroma, far superior to the tea soup in the capital! The tea is good, and the water is good too! I never thought tea could be drunk like this!"

Emperor Jing took a big gulp, he was indeed a little thirsty from the journey.

"Indeed! Refreshingly fragrant! Haha, this Peach Blossom County is becoming more and more interesting..."

"Your Majesty! Look at this wall! I didn't notice it just now! The wall is covered with white cloth! No wonder it looks so clean and tidy."

Emperor Jing curiously touched the wall, feeling a rough texture, it should be white linen.

However, it looked particularly refreshing.

Guo Tianyang walked to the other rooms, and soon a scream came from inside!

"Ah! Your Majesty! There's a well in this room!"

What!? A well? How could there be a well on the second floor!?

Emperor Jing quickly walked over.

He saw Guo Tianyang lying on a ceramic toilet, marveling at the water inside.

There really was a well! Emperor Jing was shocked.

Guo Tianyang knocked on the toilet, exclaiming: "It's even made of porcelain! It must be difficult to fire such a huge piece. It's too extravagant to use it as a wellhead!"

"Moreover, the shape of this well is very strange. Why don't we ask the porter? This innkeeper is truly ingenious, actually moving the well into the room. But why is the wellhead so small?"

After Guo Tianyang finished speaking, he scooped up a handful of water from the toilet and drank it.

He exclaimed: "Indeed, it's clear, sweet, and refreshing! Good water! Truly good water!"

"Your Majesty, you should try it too! I'll go call the porter!"

After speaking, Guo Tianyang ran to the door and pulled the red rope. Soon, the porter came up.

Guo Tianyang led him to the toilet and pointed to the "wellhead", saying: "Porter! Why is there a well here!??"

The porter had obviously seen this scene many times and explained skillfully: "Esteemed sirs, this is not a well, it is a chamber pot, also called a toilet."

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A chamber pot!?

Guo Tianyang was struck by lightning! He glanced guiltily at Emperor Jing, only to be met with a murderous look.

Guo Tianyang's old face turned red, and he said with a flushed face: "How can this toilet be placed in the room! Why is the outhouse indoors!"

Emperor Jing also had a strange expression. Fortunately, he didn't drink it just now, otherwise, where would the Emperor's face be placed in the future!

The porter continued to explain: "Esteemed guests, you don't know, many new-style inns in our Peach Blossom County are like this."

"This toilet is very convenient. You see, there is a rope connected to the water tank above. After you are finished, pull the rope, and the waste will be flushed away."

Guo Tianyang tried his best to suppress the disgusting feeling in his heart: "Where is the water tank?"

"You see, many inns have a huge water tower specially erected next to them. Someone will replenish the water every morning. As for the water tank in your room, it is hidden in the ceiling."

Emperor Jing nodded thoughtfully. When he came earlier, he was wondering why many buildings in the city had a large bucket erected on a high rack next to them, not knowing what it was for.

It turned out to be a water tower specially used for storing water.

Guo Tianyang's disgusting feeling became stronger and stronger, and he finally couldn't suppress it.

He leaned over the toilet and vomited.

The porter excitedly said: "Yes! Yes! Many people vomit like this when they drink too much!"

After Guo Tianyang finished vomiting, he got up and glared at the porter.

The porter stepped forward and pulled the rope, and a stream of water rushed down, cleaning the toilet again.

The unpleasant smell from just vomiting also disappeared.

Emperor Jing watched in amazement!

Then he asked curiously: "Where does all this waste go?"