Was he afraid his granddaughter would illegally excavate ancient tombs? Or was he afraid she would get hurt?
The ancient tomb does exist, and the ancestors of Qinjiagou were indeed the guardians of the ancient tomb. But it was precisely because they were the guardians that they knew how dangerous it was inside.
Not all the people of Qinjiagou follow the ancient teachings and honestly guard the ancient tomb. Qinjiagou has also produced many scoundrels. Especially with this ancient tomb as a lure, and a large amount of gold and silver treasures right in front of them, how many people can resist the temptation?
Those who sneaked into the ancient tomb all died inside without exception; none of them came out alive. The ancestors later issued a decree that no one was allowed to enter again, or their entire clan would be exterminated.
In ancient times, being expelled from one's clan was a very serious matter, even worse than starving to death. People in ancient times valued their families more than their own lives. You could be a dissolute or a street urchin, but even these people were afraid of losing their family's support and not being able to be buried in the ancestral grave after death.
After liberation, Qin Aiguo reported the matter of the ancient tomb to the state. At that time, due to limited conditions, the scientific researchers could only enter the outermost layer and found that the ancient tomb could not be entered with the current technology. It could only be temporarily sealed and excavated when the country's technology advanced in the future.
Of course, this matter was kept secret. Even Su Zhiyuan and his group didn't know about it, and only a few respected elders in the village knew a thing or two.
Qin Xiaoxiao became obedient, and Qin Ye glanced at her with a smile in his eyes.
My sister loves money, so it seems he'll have to earn more in the future.
Su Lu also gave his wife a deep look.
The plan needs to be accelerated; the money he's earning now is still too little, and he needs to work harder.
Next, the group discussed when to leave, what to do with their belongings, where to write the address in the capital, and how they would live once they arrived in the capital.
The discussion lasted until midnight before everyone dispersed. Qin Hai and Sun Zhirou didn't return to the county town; instead, they slept at the Qin family's house.
The next day, Qin Hai and Sun Zhirou went back before dawn. They hadn't gone back the day before, and Qin Yue was home alone. They weren't worried about the child being scared or anything; it was good enough that that little devil wasn't causing trouble for others. They weren't afraid at all. They were only worried that Qin Yue wouldn't buy breakfast in the morning and would go to school hungry.
After returning to the county town, the two went home first. Qin Yue had just gotten up when they told her about their trip to the capital and asked her to keep it a secret, only telling her to inform her best friend before they left.
Upon hearing that she was going to live in the capital, Qin Yue jumped up with joy, clapping her hands and saying that she needed to take the day off to pack her things at home.
Sun Zhirou wouldn't let her take leave. She didn't even know when she could go yet, so why would she take leave so early? So she slapped her and sent her away.
After Qin Yue left, the couple discussed it and decided that they should continue working this shift and wait for news from the capital before making any further decisions.
Su Lu also went to work. Before leaving, he only had three days off to pack his things, and he had to work the rest of the time. He even thought about making another trip to the south to earn more money to buy a house in Beijing.
Qin Xiaoxiao immediately rejected the idea upon learning this. Going south would take too long, and there wouldn't be enough time. Besides, she didn't have that many items left to exchange in her space. She could sell them locally near the capital or keep them for herself. There was no need to make another trip.
After Su Lu left, Qin Xiaoxiao began packing her things.
There weren't many things in the house, so tidying up wasn't a hassle. Many inconspicuous items and things that weren't taken out much were put away. The winter clothes and quilts were packed up and mailed to Beijing to avoid arousing suspicion.
Most of my clothes will be packed and mailed away; I'll only keep two sets for changing.
Children have a lot of things, and you can't pack everything. The clothes, toys, and formula you leave outside must be enough for them to use for three to five days, which means you have to carry a lot more with you.
Qin Xiaoxiao planned to save the firewood in the woodshed for Qin Ergou. Liu Meijuan was also pregnant, and Qin Ergou was very busy with work and taking care of Liu Meijuan. It would be good to lighten his burden.
The only furniture was a kangqin (a type of heated brick bed), chests, and cabinets, which had been used for less than two years. Qin Ergou and Qin Erzhu could take it if they wanted, without having to pay.
Su Lu also had plans for the two men. He intended to send them to the capital in two years. Two years would be enough time for them to establish themselves in the capital, and by then the policies would be more relaxed, making money would not be so difficult. Once the two men were there, the three brothers could finally make a name for themselves.
Qin Xiaoxiao tidied up at a leisurely pace, playing with the children in her spare time and making some noodles and dishes to put in her space. It wasn't an easy day.
May 10th arrived in the blink of an eye, and the children were almost four months old. They didn't sleep much during the day anymore and started looking for people. If they couldn't see Qin Xiaoxiao for a while, they would cry and waile. But when Qin Xiaoxiao came into the room, the two of them would look at her happily and smile.
Looking at the two little ones with not a single tear on their faces, Qin Xiaoxiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
She tapped the noses of the two children and said, "They're already lying to their mothers at such a young age. What will they be like when they grow up?"
Qin Chenxi and Qin Chenrui thought Qin Xiaoxiao was playing with them, so they showed toothless smiles and accurately grabbed Qin Xiaoxiao's fingers, then put them in their mouths.
Qin Xiaoxiao pulled her fingers out, but the two of them still protested and were about to cry again. Helpless, Qin Xiaoxiao put two pacifiers into their mouths.
The child has become quite mischievous as he's grown up. After sucking for a while and finding no milk, he stuck out his little tongue and started pushing the nipple out. After spitting it out, he looked at Qin Xiaoxiao with a happy grin, as if waiting for her praise.
Helpless, Qin Xiaoxiao poured two bottles of water and fed them one in each hand until they calmed down.
After putting the two children to sleep, Qin Xiaoxiao was exhausted and took a nap.
Qin Xiaoxiao spent the entire afternoon leisurely cooking and taking care of the children. When Su Lu came home from get off work in the evening, he washed his hands, picked up one child in each arm, and kissed Qin Xiaoxiao before smiling and saying, "Are you ready? Is there anything else to pack? I don't have to go to work starting tomorrow."
Qin Xiaoxiao shook her head and pointed to the two large packages at the end of the kang (a heated brick bed), saying, "All that's left is to mail things. You can make a trip there tomorrow, and while you're at it, tell my brother what he's mailing. If necessary, we can take an oxcart to transport it over."
Su Lu glanced at the package and nodded, "Okay, I'll go ask my brother tomorrow morning."
Oh, by the way, the Su family in Beijing called and said they found two houses, both with one courtyard. One is bigger, which is perfect for my grandparents, and the other is smaller, which is just right for the four of us.
The house is a bit old and needs time to be repaired. I plan to repair the smaller one first, and we'll stay with my grandparents for now. Once our house is repaired, they can move in with us, and then we'll repair the bigger one. If it doesn't require major renovations, it should take about a month.
Qin Xiaoxiao nodded, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
With Su Lu involved, she didn't need to worry about these things at all. Even if she were given the task, she might not be able to handle it well. It's better to leave professional matters to professionals. (End of Chapter)
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