ly said, "Mother, please rest assured, I promise not to ask Fu Niu for money."Jia Yin immediately became happy, running over with little legs, hugging her mother's neck and rubbing her face against he..."Alright, thank you, County Princess." This time, Old Hei didn't refuse.
They quickly returned to Er Cun, and over a meal, they assembled ten or so veterans.
These veterans, some lost half a palm, some lost an ear, some blinded in one eye.
In short, without delaying their journey, they hopped on horses and excitedly followed Lao Hei and the others.
In Li's courtyard, Mao Ge, having eaten and drunk his fill, wanted to tell the family about his experiences on the road, but was directly driven to sleep by his grandmother.
Jia Yin chased after her brother, bringing him a bowl of calming tea, hoping he'd sleep soundly.
As soon as he stepped inside, he heard the sound of snoring like rolling thunder...
Needless to say, she caused the brothers worry and trouble once again...
Two days later, Lao Hei and his people returned with their convoy.
Because of worries about the county lord's illness, the caravan also traveled day and night, so it was only over two hundred li behind.
As we approached Xindu, the roads were smooth and flat, so we got home quickly.
The whole village came out to see the commotion and offered to help carry things.
The Ganzhou Prefecture was very poor and barren, but it produced a lot of good things.
This time, Lao Hei and his crew brought a lot of good medicinal herbs, ginseng, lily, Angelica sinensis, Astragalus, etc., all measured by sacks.
And I also bought dried yellow flowers, red dates, and even local white gourds and fragrant peaches. Unfortunately, no matter how carefully I packed them, half of them were damaged on the way.
But Jiayin doesn't feel bad either, because as long as there are seeds, she's not afraid. She can throw them into the spatial nursery and grow even more, and the quality will be better.
Just so, she felt that the village had always been planting jade melon and golden fruit, which was a bit monotonous.
Next year, if we add white gourd and fragrant peach, the money will definitely flow in like water.
Besides, Lao Hei and others also bought several bags of Da Hong Pao tea, peppercorns, over a hundred catties of dried yak meat, and more than ten cans of Longshen tea.
Among them, the most eye-catching are three sets of luminous cups.
This night-light cup is a specialty jade carving from Ganzhou Prefecture. It has a deep emerald color and beautiful patterns.
At night, infused with liquor, it shines brilliantly, a beautiful sight.
Every year, this luminous cup is also an offering.
Previously, the imperial court had bestowed upon the Li family a set similar to this.
It is now kept at the Earl's mansion and is only taken out occasionally when entertaining guests.
Lao Hei brought back these three sets. They weren't made by the imperial workshop, but were carefully carved by a famous jade craftsman in the local area.
Jiayin played with it for a bit, then put it away.
When visiting someone's home for a special occasion, you can add a large item to the gift list as the finale.
Just as Lao Hei and the others had settled down, Li Ma Niu also shared some fresh food with the villagers. Li Zhen Sheng also led the fleet back!
Clearly, he was also anxious, afraid of missing his grandson's birth.
Li Lao'er and Jia Ren, along with their men, went to the military camp dock to greet them, bringing two carts of jade melon as well.
The Lord Marquis, Li Laosi, and Jiang Cheng are all campaigning in the north. Now, it is Li Yong and several generals who have followed the Lord Marquis for many years guarding the camp.
Seeing the jade gourd sent by Li's family, everyone was very happy.
Li Zhensheng also sent hundreds of catties of seafood to the camp, adding some vegetables for the soldiers who stayed behind.
And the soldiers in the camp were also pleased and lent their dock to Li's fleet of ships.
The dock in Xindu was crowded with so many ships coming and going that it was packed.
Occasionally, someone would leverage connections to have their goods unloaded and docked at the military camp pier.
These people would also send some food to the military camps, but they only gave it to a few generals and never considered the soldiers.
Only the Li family, no matter what they sent, the soldiers would never miss out.
Perhaps each time, everyone only received a small portion, such as a piece of jade gourd or a slice of fish meat.
But they were very happy.
Because this is respect, it acknowledges their hard work...
When it got dark, the managers stayed behind to slowly unload and transport the goods.
Li Zhensheng returned to Suijintan with Li Laoer and Jiarren.
The Li family courtyard was brightly lit, with Old Mrs. Li standing under the big tree at the village entrance, constantly looking out and waiting.
Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru persuaded her several times, but she refused to go back, so they went to call Jiayin.
Jia Yin put a plate of grapes and walked to Grandma's side. Seeing that she was still looking ahead without any awareness, Jia Yin couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
Perhaps parents' reluctance to travel far is due to this very reason.
As one grows older, it's natural to think about one's children and grandchildren who may be living elsewhere.
My uncle, although he would go to Quanzhou twice a year, would always come back.
Caishan's elder brother had been gone for three years, while Ji and the two younger brothers, Jixi and Jian, were also nowhere to be found. Their fates remained unknown...
Grandma yearns not only for her eldest brother's safe return, but also for news of her grandchildren...
Jia Yin pulled her grandmother forward and sat her down on a large stone under the tree. While she teased and joked with her grandmother, making her laugh happily, she also peeled grapes and fed them to her grandmother's mouth.
Not until moon high in the sky did the carriage finally return.
Li Zhensheng got off the car and saw his mother. He was about to kneel down, but the old woman pulled him up.
The old woman eagerly looked back at him and asked, "Where is Jia Yi Where are Jia Xi and Jia An None of them have come back"
Everyone who heard it felt heartbroken.
Li Zhensheng was even more ashamed, bowing his head. "Mother, this season is when the Japanese pirates are running rampant. Jia Yi can't leave and hasn't returned. As for Jia Xi and Jia An..."
He didn't say anymore, but everyone understood.
The glimmer in Lao Li's eyes quickly faded, and she forced herself to stay composed.
"Oh, I was being silly. The children all have important things to do; if they don't come back, that's alright. Perhaps they'll all be back for the New Year!"
Jia Yin quickly said, “Grandma, you’re right! My third older brother is busy right now, but he will definitely be back for the New Year.”
As for my fourth and fifth older brothers, they are the most mischievous. They might be hiding somewhere, planning a big surprise for Grandma.
Thinking about it, Lao Li felt it was quite possible. A smile blossomed on her face, "Those two are mischievous! They caused a lot of trouble when they were young!"
"I won't mention anything else, but when I first arrived at Suijin Beach, I almost baked Funiu on the stone slab
"Still going to pull the goose's feathers, chased all over by the goose, don't even mention how pissed off I am..."
Li Lao Tai bluntly pointed out her grandson's faults, causing everyone to burst into laughter. They surrounded the old woman and escorted her towards the courtyard.
As a result, when one foot was inside and the other outside the door, Chunxiu panicked and rushed out, shouting loudly.
"Madam, our young mistress is in labor! She's about to give birth!"
"Oh my, Wan'er is about to give birth! Quickly, quickly find a midwife!"
Li Laotai could no longer worry about the two unruly grandsons. She ran to the backyard, preparing for her soon-to-arrive great-grandson.
Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru were also busy, boiling water, preparing scissors, and clean towels.
Most importantly, we invited a renowned doctor to be in charge!
Jia Ren's usual composure was gone, his face pale with worry, pacing anxiously by the window.
Waner is a first-time mother, so it's certain she won't give birth quickly and she's destined to endure a lot of suffering.
But Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru, when they saw him, didn't persuade him to rest.
After all, Wan'er was risking her life for his bloodline inside the house. It was natural for him to worry and be anxious.
Jia Yin felt sorry for her elder brother, who was so busy all day and still had to endure such torment.
So, she found a stool for her older brother and brought him a pot of iced tea.Brother Jiahuan, it’s all my fault. I am willing to compensate, as long as I am able.”Li Laotai reached out her hand to help her, feeling the thin calluses on her fingers and sighing softly.Since she...