Old Mrs. Qiao instructed Feng Shi and Ling Yin, "We're going to the capital. Pack your things quickly. You're probably not coming back. Pack everything you need to pack."
"Yin'er, drive the carriage back and tell your parents."
When the Qiao family first heard the news, they were all stunned, but when they thought about how it was the capital city and that they would be with their whole family every day again, they were all incredibly excited.
Lingyin realized that she would be far away from her parents in the future, and she felt a pang of reluctance. However, when she thought that Lian'er could take her back to her parents' home at any time, she immediately dismissed her worries and went to the stable to hitch up the carriage.
Grandma Qiao went into the room and came out again, carrying a heavy box, which she then shoved into Ling Yin's hands.
"It will be difficult to see your in-laws again in the future. Take these things to your parents so they can live in peace and not worry about you."
"If you want to see your parents, have Lian'er take you there."
Lingyin opened the box and saw three hundred taels of silver. Just as she was about to refuse, Old Madam Qiao said in front of her, "Your parents are very well-mannered. It is a blessing for the Qiao family that you married into our family. You can go back to visit anytime you are in Datian Village, but even though you have a sickle in the capital, it is not as convenient as it is here. This silver is a compensation for your parents. If they accept it, they will be able to take care of you. You can rest assured in the future. Our Qiao family is not short of money. Don't be shy. Go and come back soon. There are still many things to pack."
Lingyin had no choice but to accept the money. The Qiao family had given her family a lot of money over the years, and her family had now built a spacious tiled house and was living a prosperous life, all thanks to the Qiao family's kindness.
Because it's a swap with a post 700 miles away, the process is quick, and we expect to depart in five days.
The Qiao family delivered gifts to each household, including sugar cakes, cloth, and some local specialties from the capital.
The villagers were moved to tears, feeling reluctant to part with the Qiao family as they thought they would soon be gone and would hardly see them again.
But they're going to the capital to enjoy a life of luxury, where their descendants will settle down and enjoy wealth and honor—something many people would envy.
Despite their reluctance to part ways, everyone could only offer their congratulations.
The Qiao family gave gifts to the villagers, and the villagers couldn't leave without giving anything in return. Besides, they probably wouldn't see each other again after this parting. So they all took out smoked bacon, spicy sausages, pickled bamboo shoots, and wild honey they had found in the mountains.
Give away whatever is expensive.
The fine fabrics sent by the Qiao family were something they could never afford in their entire lives, and the local specialties of the capital were something they had never seen before.
The Qiao family couldn't refuse, so they accepted it with gratitude.
Their ancestors have lived here for generations; this is their root. They have lived here for decades, and the mountains and rivers here have long become a part of their blood.
The thought of leaving this place forever sent a sharp, stabbing pain through my heart.
However, for the sake of a better family, and for the sake of a good life and a bright future for all the descendants of the Qiao family, they had to go to the capital.
"We will come to visit you all." Grandma Qiao held her old friends' hands, letting go several times before holding them again.
"You can stay in the capital and take good care of yourselves. It's too much trouble for you to come all this way. You're all getting on in years and your health can't take it. It's enough that we all care about each other."
Qiao Lian'er looked at the huge courtyard, knowing that it would become empty once the Qiao family left.
She could have sold it, but she decided not to, and instead left some people here to manage it.
If the Qiao family ever wants to come back for a visit, then they'll have a place to call home.
She shared her idea with everyone, and the Qiao family all agreed.
After all, our roots are here. If we sell this house, it will feel empty.
Having a place you cherish always makes a difference.
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