Zhuangzhuang nodded obediently and helped Xiaoguo light the fire and carry the bowls.

Xiaoguo also had a lot of things to prepare, so she just cooked a simple meal.

After Zhuangzhuang finished his meal, Xiaoguo took out the imperial edict from his arms.

Zhuangzhuang had never seen an imperial edict, so he didn't know what it was. However, he didn't ask because he knew his mother would tell him everything and he just had to listen obediently.

Xiaoguo simplified the matter. Although Zhuangzhuang still didn't quite understand it, he understood the general idea.

The purpose is to escort grandpa and grandma back to the capital to rest in peace.

"Then mom, should I go with you?"

After hearing this, Xiaoguo nodded and said, "Yes, Zhuangzhuang wants to go too."

Zhuangzhuang must go. As the only descendant of the Jiang family, he needs to kowtow to the grave wherever he goes. In the future, on days like the Qingming Festival, Xiaoguo will take Zhuangzhuang to the capital to kowtow to the grave.

Zhuangzhuang nodded in understanding. Beijing? He still remembered two things his grandmother often talked about, besides his father, Beijing. However, he was still young and it had been so long that he had long forgotten what his grandmother said at that time.

Zhuangzhuang nodded seriously, "Don't worry, mother. I will escort grandpa and grandma to the capital for burial safely."

Xiao Guo looked at Zhuang Zhuang lovingly and held his head with both hands, "Good boy Zhuang Zhuang, my dear Zhuang Zhuang, you really didn't let me down!"

He pouted his little face and smiled with a row of red little teeth showing.

They will set out the day after tomorrow, so Xiaoguo doesn't have much time. Although most of the things are taken care of by the village chief and the county magistrate, she still has to prepare the burial and the paper and incense for the journey. In addition, there is the problem of the animals at home. Before returning, Xiaoguo asked the old village chief how long it would take to get from the county to the capital.

The old village chief had been to the capital before, so when he heard Xiao Guo's question, he pinched his moustache and said, "A good trip would take seven days without stopping. If you stop to rest, it would take at least ten days."

After hearing this, Xiaoguo frowned. According to the ten-day schedule, the round trip would take at least twenty days. If there was bad weather in between, it would take almost a month. He would still feel uneasy if no one was at home for a month.

Xiaoguo left Zhuangzhuang at home. She had originally planned to go to the county town first, and if that didn't work out, she would bring her brother back. But it was too late today. If she went now, she would probably not be back until dark. She was worried about taking Zhuangzhuang with her, and she was also worried about leaving him at home. So she decided to go early tomorrow morning.

After dinner, Xiaoguo went to bed early. He would set out before dawn the next day to prepare all the things and not forget anything or miss buying any item.

Xiaoguo fell asleep in deep thought. Zhuangzhuang knew that Xiaoguo was very busy and had a lot on his mind, so he did not disturb Xiaoguo and fell asleep quietly beside Xiaoguo.

The next day, Xiaoguo got up and set out before dawn, because he had told Zhuangzhuang yesterday that he had to go to the county today. He had a lot of things to buy and a lot of things to do, so he couldn't take him with him. Zhuangzhuang also expressed his understanding.

Xiaoguo wasn't sure when she would be back, so she made a little more breakfast so that Zhuangzhuang wouldn't be hungry if she didn't come back at noon.

After arranging everything, Xiaoguo set off.

Arriving at the county, Xiaoguo knocked on the door of the restaurant first. Although it was a bit disturbing, Xiaoguo had no choice. She was still afraid that she would not be able to buy everything. After all, she had no experience in this area. Qin Anming was different. He handled the funeral of Qin's parents, so he knew what to buy.

In addition, we will probably need help with the burial tomorrow. Xiaoguo is not really used to taking Zhuangzhuang with her. She will feel more at ease if Qin Anming is with her.

Xiaoguo waited for a while and knocked on the door three times.

In the hotel, Linglong, who was cleaning the lobby, heard a knock on the door and was a little surprised. It was too early.

“We’re not open yet.”

Linglong spoke to the outside through the door.

"Linglong, it's me, Xiaoguo."

Xiaoguo recognized Linglong's voice.

When Linglong heard that it was Xiaoguo, she quickly put down the broom and picked up the wood chip.

"Sister Xiaoguo? Why are you here so early today?"

Linglong asked Xiaoguo curiously.

"Is my brother here? I have something to talk to him about."

When Linglong heard this and saw Xiaoguo's anxious look, she hurried to the backyard to find Qin Anming.

"Xiao Guo!"

After a while, Qin Anming came running in from the backyard in a hurry. His clothes were in disarray, and it was obvious that he had just run out from under the quilt.

"Brother! It's okay! Don't worry!"

Xiao Guo said hurriedly, fearing that he would trip her.

"What's wrong?"

Qin Anming breathed a sigh of relief. He was relieved when he heard Xiaoguo say that everything was fine. He had just woken up when he heard Linglong knocking on the door hurriedly, saying that Xiaoguo was in trouble. As soon as he heard that, he ran out without even having time to put on his clothes.

Xiaoguo felt a little guilty. It was all his fault that he did not explain clearly, which led to Linglong misunderstanding and almost scared Qin Anming.

"It's okay, brother! I just want to move my mother-in-law and father-in-law's graves to the capital for burial."

Xiaoguo told Qin Anming everything as simply as possible.

"How can you, a girl, go with Zhuangzhuang and a child? No! I have to go with you! Otherwise, I will be worried!"

My good friend has been gone for nearly a month. How can I feel at ease?

"It's okay, brother. County Magistrate Liu is going with us, and there are soldiers escorting us. I'll take Zhuangzhuang with me and sit in the carriage. It's okay!"

Xiao Guo comforted Qin Anming, and seeing that his hair was about to explode, she hurried to comfort him.

Even though Xiaoguo said this, Qin Anming was still worried and wanted to continue talking. Seeing this, Xiaoguo quickly told him the purpose of her visit.

"Brother, I came here today because I wanted you to go with me to buy some paper money and other things for tomorrow's burning. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to buy everything myself. Also, there will be no one at home for almost a month, and what will happen to the small animals at home? So I wanted you to stay at home for a while. I'm really worried about leaving the house empty."

Qin Anming agreed as soon as he heard it. It was true! There were still a lot of things at home! What if someone with a suspicious mind went to destroy them after Xiaoguo left?

"Okay! I'll talk to Ruyi later."

When Xiaoguo saw Qin Anming nodded, she prepared to talk to Ruyi.

At this time, Ruyi also came out, because Linglong also woke her up and was also talking about what happened to Sister Xiaoguo in a panic, so she came out in her slippers. As soon as Ruyi came out, almost everyone came out, and everyone looked panicked, asking Xiaoguo what happened.

The worry on everyone's face was urgent. Xiaoguo felt a little hot in the eyes and his heart was swollen.

"Thank you, I'm fine, don't worry."

Xiaoguo first calmed them down, and then told them everything, including that she wanted Qin Anming to go home and live for a while.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. Linglong embarrassedly stuck out her tongue at everyone. Hehe, it was impulsive.

"No problem! Of course I can."

After listening to this, Ruyi immediately expressed her opinion and gave Qin Anming a day off on the spot, allowing him to go back with Xiaoguo today.

Xiaoguo had a lot to prepare, so she couldn't stay and left with Qin Anming.