At 14 years old, in this era, if the family is in a hurry, it's not uncommon for them to get engaged and married.

Seeing her children healthy and well made Ms. Huang very happy.

Next stop: the orphanage in Qingyang County. The brothers from the escort agency were completely numb to it.

The Zhao family is truly virtuous and kind, yet they remain completely unnoticed in the capital.

Back in his hometown, he was raising so many orphans. Putting aside everything else, just the daily expenses for their food and drink were enormous.

There wasn't just one orphanage, there were three.

The brothers from the escort agency couldn't help but feel a deep sense of respect.

The Zhao family's snack shop in Qingyang County and Wufang Town is still thriving.

Over the course of a few years, many branches have also opened in other towns and county seats.

Otherwise, where would all those children from the orphanages find so many places to be placed?

We can't just have children who have enough to eat and wear one minute, and then kick them out the next minute after they turn 14, leaving them homeless.

Even if a tiger is released into the forest, it takes time, let alone a child.

Only when they have gone through trials and tribulations and acquired a certain ability to survive independently can we truly let go.

Upon arriving at Wufang Town, Huang settled the accounts with the brothers from the escort agency and told them to stay in the town for the time being.

There are still many good things in Lingnan that you can bring back with you.

For example, various dried fruits and candied fruits can be taken back to the capital and resold for a good price.

If you can make money by escorting goods, why not make money by selling goods online?

Huang gave only a hint before returning to Zhao Family Village with her guards.

The patrol team at the village entrance is still there, but the men on patrol have more wrinkles on their faces, and the whole village has been enclosed by a wall.

It surrounds the village.

The village workshops are still there, with smoke constantly billowing from their chimneys.

The sound of reading still echoes in the clan school.

No matter how long we've been apart, my hometown is still the best.

The return of the elderly couple caused a great sensation in the village.

Zhao Jinfa had long since resigned from his position as village chief, and his hair had turned completely white, which looked rather sad.

My second great-uncle and third great-uncle are now completely unable to walk, and they have to be carried by their great-grandchildren wherever they want to go.

He's also very hard of hearing.

You have to shout at the top of your lungs to understand a little, and you'll only get more and more confused.

And so, he met all the elderly people in the village at the village entrance.

There's no need to deliver the things I brought back to everyone individually; let's just distribute them like this.

Your house has one box, and her house has one box.

Of course, there were also his second great-uncle, third great-uncle, and Zhao Jinfeng, among others.

We will definitely send extra gifts, not only to those with close relationships, but also to the elderly, to make them happy.

It's only been seven or eight years since we left home, and everyone has changed so much. It's really quite poignant.

Half an hour passed amidst greetings and reminiscing, before Huang and Zhao Qianci were finally able to escape and return to Qingshan Xiaozhu.

Reaching the foot of the mountain, looking at my long-lost home, I was overwhelmed with emotions.

The brambles used as a fence appear to be thicker and taller than before.

It has been kept neat and tidy for a long time and looks very pleasing to the eye.

Before the group could get close, the gatekeeper had already opened the gate.

Then he shouted, "Grandpa and Grandma are back!"

Suddenly, a lot of people came running out from various parts of Qingshan Xiaozhu.

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that many of these people were children.

Some were five or six years old, and others were three or four.

She toddled over from the gatehouse, bowed like an adult, and spoke in a childish voice.

"Hello, Grandpa and Grandma."

That adorable little face is truly heartwarming.

Mrs. Huang immediately reached out and patted the child's head, "My dear, whose children are you?"

The children happily asked who their parents were.

Mrs. Huang asked someone to get candy for the children from the car, marveling at how quickly time had passed.

The boy who used to be the goalkeeper now has a son and a daughter.

That shy and awkward young man has now become a mature man.

I glanced around Qingshan Xiaozhu. Although my family hadn't been back for many years, the courtyard was still very well maintained.

The vegetables in the garden are growing very well; you can't even see a single weed.

The flowers on both sides of the road are blooming in a riot of color.

Walking up to the middle of the mountain, the small wooden building looks quite well-maintained from the outside.

The doors were all locked, and the old woman in charge of sweeping quickly ran over to open them.

"Grandpa, Grandma is back! That's wonderful!"

The servants would clean the room every other day to ensure there was no dust.

If there is sunshine, the bedding will be taken out to sunbathe every other day.

Therefore, it is not damp at all, so the old man and woman can use it with peace of mind.

As you instructed, every ten days, we sprinkle snake and insect repellent powder.

The house you shared with the old man was just smeared yesterday.

"I'll go and run the water in the bathroom first, then the old master and old lady can take a shower."

Aunt Guan's face was beaming with joy; finally, one of the masters had returned.

This courtyard can still be lively, and I have work to do, so I don't feel guilty about taking the wages.

Huang walked to the chair, wiped it with her finger, and looked at her finger. Just as Aunt Guan had said, there was not a speck of dust on her finger.

The coffee table was the same, and the cushions on the chairs still smelled of sunshine when you picked them up.

They have all been sun-dried.

"Ah, it's so nice to be home, so comfortable." Mrs. Huang sat down in her chair and sighed with relief.

Zhao Qianci expressed his agreement.

Aunt Guan quickly ran out of the bathroom.

"The water in the bathroom is ready to use, sir and madam. Would you like me to fetch you a change of clothes?"

The clothes left in the closet are washed every now and then, so they're all clean and wearable.

Huang nodded.

Aunt Guan happily went back to work.

She's over forty years old, yet she runs around incredibly nimbly. What's more, despite all her busyness, she still has a smile on her face.

After sending the people away and settling the guards in, Madam Huang and the elderly couple Zhao Qianci took showers and changed into clean clothes.

To be honest, very few of the clothes on the carriage were clean. Washing clothes was inconvenient along the way.

Then wear it for a day and change it up.

Seeing that the weather was nice, we decided to stay at the inn for a day to wash and dry our clothes before setting off again.

Others rest because their bodies can't take it anymore, but Huang and his family rest purely for personal hygiene.

If they hadn't brought so many clothes, the elderly couple probably wouldn't be able to dress cleanly and presentably right now.

Aunt Guan is really dedicated to her duties.

The next day, before Huang had even gotten out of bed, a servant came to report that a large number of people from the village had arrived and were gathered at the gate of Qingshan Xiaozhu.

They said they wanted to come in and pay their respects to the old master and old lady.

Huang was half asleep, and it was a very comfortable sleep.