The northwest had plenty of yellow sand.
She condensed a bucket of water to wash up, changed into a white fitted outfit, dried her long hair and tied it behind her head, then donned a veil, picked up Hengdao, and went downstairs to the main hall for a meal. Meat, hard to come by in the Central Plains, was cheap and generously portioned here. Bai Yujun was starting to like this place.
The main hall was where meals were served—a simple shop built from dried wood, with crudely made tables and chairs and large porcelain bowls.
Bang~ Hengdao slapped down onto the table.
"A basin of mutton~"
"Please wait a moment~"
Liangzhou was home to many mixed ethnic groups, and plenty of people spoke the Central Plains tongue. Perhaps once she passed Jade Gate Pass and continued northwest, she would have to learn foreign languages, or no one would understand her when she asked for information.
A large basin of mutton was brought over, steaming hot and fragrant. Though it had not gone through countless steps or been loaded with spices, its flavor was authentic. Too many seasonings and overly complicated preparation would instead ruin the original taste; one could not have both fish and bear's paw.
She grabbed a chunk of meat and bone and stuffed it into her mouth, smacking her lips as she ate, drawing plenty of attention.
After finishing all the stewed meat, she began crunching through the bones and eating every bit of them. The long stewing had soaked them through with fragrance and made them less hard. Besides, with such a large body now, she needed to eat more bones to replenish her calcium.
Inns and restaurants were good places to gather news. Passing merchants and travelers loved to boast and ramble once they