We won't go into how the soldiers of the defending army were laughing and joking because they got to eat meat, but Wen Yao kept the portion that was supposed to be intercepted by the defending army and made a list of the rest and reported it.
"Deputy General Han, you have made great contributions in this bandit suppression. I have already reported it to the imperial court, and I believe you will be rewarded handsomely. I have high hopes for you."
Han Hu listened, his face blank with surprise.
"General Wen, this is not my achievement at all; it is entirely the credit that the chivalrous man bestowed upon us."
Wenyao really wanted to say, "How could you be so stupid?" but he swallowed the words back.
"Deputy General Han, we've worked together for many years. Do you really just want to be a deputy general guarding the city forever?"
The fact that the chivalrous person gave us credit shows that they didn't want to show their face at all. Strange people are often eccentric; since they've given us the benefits, we have to clean up the mess.
If we spread the word, and we reap the credit, won't people suspect that the hero took the valuables from the stronghold?
If we get investigated, not only will we brothers not get anything, but we might also be criticized and questioned.
"It's good to be confused sometimes..."
Wen Yao patted Han Hu on the shoulder, speaking earnestly.
As for what Han Hu was thinking, Wen Yao didn't care.
He had just received a secret letter from home informing him that the Minister of War was retiring, and his uncle was the most likely successor.
Once his uncle takes office, Wenyao will be transferred back to the capital.
After returning, not only will his official rank be promoted again, but most importantly, he will no longer have to stay in this remote place.
Putting everything else aside, Old Wen just can't stand the food here.
Zhao Qingyan traveled day and night for another five days. When she returned to the space that evening, she found Zhao Han brushing sauce on a whole roasted lamb.
Several large pots were simultaneously simmering beef of different flavors. The air was filled with the aroma of beef and mutton.
Zhao Qingyan's heart and eyes were filled with thoughts of her father, who was cooking for her.
"Dad, does this mean you've finally emerged from seclusion?" Zhao Qingyan said, tears streaming down her face.
After brushing on the last bit of sauce, Zhao Han turned around.
"Oh dear, why is my daughter crying? Don't cry, Dad's perfectly fine."
You wouldn't believe it, but Dad has been studying the essence of Dharma cultivation these past few days, and he's even entered the realm of food cultivation.
If there were more spiritual energy here, your father could ascend to heaven right now.
Do you understand what this means? It means your dad's spirit will never die.
Alas, there is no spiritual energy here. If I had known I would have a daughter like you, I would have saved up more spirit stones while cultivating immortality.
Now, no matter how many skills your dad has, he can't teach you anything.
Oh, my daughter, she's so pitiful.
As Zhao Han spoke, he wiped away his daughter's tears.
Zhao Qingyan could tell that Zhao Han was genuinely disappointed that he couldn't teach her how to cultivate immortality.
"Dad, it's really not a big deal not to cultivate immortality. Everyone can only live for a few decades. If I were the only one who lived for hundreds or thousands of years, how lonely would I be?"
Long life has its hardships, and short life has its blessings.
We won't force it. How's your body feeling after all these days of meditation, without eating or drinking?
Zhao Han ruffled Zhao Qingyan's hair. "My daughter is the most understanding. Dad is doing well."
After ruffling Zhao Qingyan's hair, he raised his hand and realized that he seemed to have made a mistake.
Zhao Qingyan felt the stickiness on her head and touched it with her hand. "Dad, are you doing this on purpose?"
If it weren't for Zhao Han's current bad situation, Zhao Qingyan would definitely be furious.
Zhao Family Village, Green Hillside Cottage.
Today, the men of the Zhao family who were studying away from home returned to Zhao Village together, and they also brought back the headmaster of the county school.
"Your Majesty is wise; a special imperial examination will be held next year."
In recent years, the imperial examinations in our dynasty have placed greater emphasis on practical matters, and the Master suggested that we go out to study and broaden our horizons.
I've discussed it with the children and consulted the headmaster. Our family has always been a family of farmers and scholars, and we only started studying later in life.
They are not those bookworms who have studied since childhood but are ignorant of practical matters.
I've decided not to go on a study abroad trip. Instead, I'll stay home and study, and I can also help out with some chores around the house.
The true meaning of people's suffering cannot be grasped without experiencing it firsthand. A cursory glance at the surface may not lead to a profound understanding.
Besides, with Mr. Yun and the headmaster backing us up, it's a blessing that others would kill for.
Zhao Qianci stroked his beard as he spoke.
When Huang and the others heard this, they were very happy. Who would want a family to not see each other for years?
Liu Xiaohua and Zhang Cuicui were even happier.
Erbao, Sanbao, and Erya have only seen their father a few times since they were born, let alone know him. The fact that they don't cry when they see him is all because of the bond of blood.
Since returning, Zhao Qingshan has been carrying Da Ya in one arm and his second child in the other.
Zhao Qingling held a small cannonball in each hand. Sanbao and Erya were just learning to crawl and had already started on solid foods.
Because we have dairy goats at home, and they've been weaned for about a month.
She was incredibly sturdy, and sitting in her unfamiliar father's lap, she would always twist her little body, trying to escape her father's embrace.
The usually composed Zhao Qingling was at a loss because of his two children. He wanted to lift the children up a little more, but he was afraid of using too much force and hurting them.
And so, the two children were held in an extremely uncomfortable and awkward position by their father, who had his arms around their knees.
"So, now you know how hard it is to raise a child, right?"
My child has grown so much bigger and stronger. When he was little, he was such a soft little thing, I was afraid to hold him at the same time.
They were afraid of hurting their backs.
But if I don't hold them together, they start to cry, and I'm at my wit's end.
When I had absolutely no other choice, I started crying like them, and surprisingly, it worked!
Now I have to keep a close eye on it; if I'm not careful, it will fall off the bed.
If you dare put them on the mat on the ground, they'll disappear in the blink of an eye. Now that you're back, if you're tired from studying, take these two little guys out for a stroll.
While you're at it, think carefully about how to teach children; it might even help you with your imperial examinations..."
Zhang Cuicui really wanted to get rid of these two hot potatoes in her hands.
Even though the old women may occasionally lend a hand, what mother would feel at ease leaving her child in the care of an outsider?
You can't see into someone's heart; people's hearts are treacherous.
These children are the most vulnerable, so Zhang Cuicui would rather exhaust herself than not take care of the two children herself when she goes to bed at night.
I never rely on others.
During the day, she leaves the child in the main house where the grandmothers and maids look after him, so she can go back and get a short nap.
After listening to Zhao Qingling's complaints and having his position adjusted so he could hold the baby, Zhang Cuicui didn't linger for a second and went straight back to her room to sleep.
Watching Zhang Cuicui's carefree figure disappear into the distance, Zhao Qingling felt that his wife no longer loved him.
"Mother, what's wrong with Cui Cui? Do I look ugly now? Why won't he even look at me?"
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