In the evening, the pharmacy delivered two jars of soaked wine. Manbao opened one to take a look, then sealed it up again, "The herbs are good, and the wine smells nice too. Let it soak for longer, the longer the better."
So they packed the wine deep inside their luggage to let it mature properly.
As they had to set off early, the next day they rose before dawn. This was a stark contrast for the Post Station Steward, who had grown used to their late morning routines, knowing that during their stay, they didn't wake up until well into the morning.
Well, except for the day they climbed the Great Wall.
Fortunately, they informed the Post Station Steward of their departure time the night before, so he got up early to arrange breakfast for them.
When court officials stay at a post station, there's a strict limit on the number of dishes, and the quantity they can eat each meal, as well as what they can take with them.
