"Since your grandfather can read and write, how come he still lives in the mountains?" Ji Changying couldn't help but feel curious.

You have to know that not many people can read and write, and the status of scholars has always been high. Even if they go to the village to enlighten some children, they will not go to the mountains and become a completely helpless mountain dweller.

Wan Ling'er shook her head, feeling a little sad: "I don't know, Grandpa never told me."

Seeing her like this, Ji Changying felt that he had said something wrong: "Your grandfather is an extraordinary person. Even now, few people in Xiaotian Village can read."

Wan Linger's face was filled with pride, and her smile was much more genuine: "My grandfather is very respected. Everyone in the village admires him very much."

After finishing the work, Ji Changying did not stay long. After agreeing with Wan Linger on a time to take her to meet someone, he got up and left.

She had decided on the candidate, and Jiang Qianruo had also set the departure date with Ji Fengyi and others.

It is already the end of July, leaving time for shopping and saying goodbye. They will set off immediately in early August. Calculating the time, they will arrive in Kyoto just before the New Year. Jiang Qianruo wants to hold a banquet at that time to announce Zhou's identity to the public.

The Zhou family had no objection at all. They would leave whenever the Ji family set off.

Several people in charge of the Ji family were still in Xinyangguan and had not returned yet. Faced with this sudden change, the rest of the people were all a little panicked. They called the two brothers Ji Fengshou together to ask them.

"Are you really going to the capital? So suddenly? Are you coming back?"

"Why are you suddenly going to Beijing?"

"Why are you going to Kyoto for no reason? Did something happen?"

Ji Shitou looked at Ji Fengshou with a sad face: "Brother Feng, what will we do if you leave?"

Aunt Li slapped him on the head and said, "What nonsense! No matter what, it's a good thing to be able to leave here. Do you really want to follow me for the rest of my life?"

Ji Shitou stiffened his neck, not frightened by his mother at all: "What's wrong with following him for life? After my eldest niece saved my mother's life, Brother Feng is my half-brother!"

Aunt Li was so frustrated by her child's lack of understanding that she clenched her fist and punched him on the back: "You idiot! I didn't say you can't treat Fengshou as a brother. I just wanted you to have some sense!"

Sometimes I really want to beat this kid to death to avoid the upset I see.

Ji Fengshou quickly stepped forward and pulled the two apart: "I haven't even opened my mouth to say anything yet, why are you guys already fighting each other!"

Ji Fengyi sighed deeply. "I can't reveal the details of our trip to the capital this time. You'll know later. Anyway, we have permission to go to the capital, so it's not a big deal. We're just not sure whether this trip will be auspicious or not. But please rest assured, no matter where we go, always remember that we are the Ji family of Lianhua Village in Qingzhou. Our roots will always be there."

Ji Hu pondered: "Chen Yan, Xiu De, Zhi Heng and the others are not here, and there is no one to discuss things with. Brother Chen Yan in Kyoto should be more familiar with the situation. With his advice, it should be much better."

"They are at Xinyangguan and definitely can't come back now. I left a letter when I left, and I will give it to them when they come back."

Ji Fengyi took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Ji Qingyu: "Give this to your father when he comes back."

Ji Qingyu took it solemnly: "Uncle, I understand! Since your family is going to the capital, you probably won't be able to make it back in the spring of next year. What will happen to Mingxuan and the others?"

Ji Fengyi looked at him deeply and said, "The three of them discussed it and decided to stay in Kyoto. Whether they can pass the exam or not, they will just consider it as gaining experience."

Ji Qingyu clenched her hands: "Then let's meet in Kyoto next year!"

"Okay! I hope to see you in Kyoto next year!" Ji Fengyi looked at Ji Qingyu, who had become much more taciturn, and patted him on the shoulder to show encouragement.

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Ji Changying took Wan Ling'er directly to "Five Grains and Abundant Harvest" and met Liu Shicong who was counting the goods.

Seeing Ji Changying, surprise flashed across Liu Shicong's face: "Why are you here?! Come in!"

"Are you busy?"

"I don't have anything to do here. I've been in Liangzhou for a while now, and I just came back a few days ago to take inventory of the goods. How are you doing recently?"

Liu Shicong looked in good spirits, as if he had rejuvenated ten years and was full of energy. He had completely lost the decadent look he had when he first met Ji Changying.

"Since you have nothing to do, let's go to a restaurant and talk. I have something to talk to you about."

Liu Shicong glanced at Wan Ling'er who was looking at them curiously behind her, nodded, and told the waiter to book a private room in a nearby restaurant. He then handed over the work at hand to the newly hired manager, washed his hands, and went out with them.

After ordering the dishes and sitting down in the room, Ji Changying almost choked when she said the first sentence.

"I'm going to Kyoto. When the crops are ripe, I'll ask her to help you get started at Oda Village."

"Ahem! Kyoto? You want to go to Beijing?" Liu Shi never thought that his boss would not come easily, and when he came, he would always come to give him a 'surprise'.

"It happened suddenly. I found someone for you as soon as I received the news. You two should discuss the future purchase matters. Plant the potatoes next month, and you can harvest another batch before winter. After saving some seeds, there should be some left to sell. The rest can be put in the shop and sold elsewhere."

After listening for a long time, Wan Ling'er finally realized what was strange. Why did Miss Ji speak in the tone of voice as if she was the one in charge of the shop? How could the owner not think there was anything wrong?

"Are you not planning to come back?" Liu Shicong looked at her in disbelief.

He was just planning to expand the business, but his boss seemed to be so far away that he wanted to sell the business completely.

"I probably won't be able to come back in the short term, but you can go to Kyoto to open a business!" Ji Changying looked at him with a smile.

Liu Shicong smiled awkwardly, "Kyoto is a place we ordinary people can't even set foot in. Every merchant has a backer, and we small families wouldn't dare to go there! When I have this kind of strength in the future, I will go and give it a try no matter what."

Ji Changying smiled: "Then I'll wait and see."

"But... what are you doing in Kyoto? Is there anything I can help you with?..."

"No hurry, we'll talk later."

Ji Changying interrupted what he was about to say.

Liu Shicong glanced at Wan Ling'er beside him and instantly understood what he meant. He nodded and tactfully changed the subject, then questioned Wan Ling'er in detail.

He was a little nervous about Ji Changying bringing a girl with him.

He always felt that men were more reliable in this kind of matter, but after asking Wan Ling'er about her knowledge of Xiaotian Village, he had an idea.