For the past few days, everyone had been in a wretched state, especially those who hadn't prepared straw rain capes. By the time they reached the next post station, entire families couldn't scrape together a single dry piece of clothing, causing many to fall ill.
Everyone knew that arriving at this post station meant they had entered Lingnan. More than half of their journey was complete.
This should have been a cause for celebration, but looking at the weather, no one could muster any joy. If the rain continued like this, the road would not only become arduous, but it remained uncertain if they would even survive the trip.
Perhaps anticipating this, a thick, fragrant scent of medicine wafted through the air the moment they entered the post station. Breathing in the medicinal aroma, everyone felt an overwhelming urge to gulp down a large bowl just to preserve their lives.
