Chapter 257 Zhao Houming is a clever little guy
Zhao Lingmeng had sent her two older sons away, leaving only the youngest at home. She didn't know if it was her imagination, but she felt the house had become much quieter. She wondered where her two sons were going, and whether their journey had been smooth.
Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming hadn't realized they'd only just left when Zhao Lingmeng started nagging them. They were both quite excited. What young person wouldn't want to be able to make their own decisions, to go wherever they wanted and do whatever they wanted?
Because Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming had different routes, even though they walked one after the other, they bowed to each other and parted ways at the next intersection.
Zhao Houming took Dong Shui and Mo Yun directly out of Yuanjing City. The three of them did not go far after leaving the city gate of Yuanjing, but waited beside the official road.
Yesterday he had found a caravan with a good reputation that was traveling the same route as him, and he planned to follow them, thinking it would be safer that way. When traveling, he felt safety was the most important thing.
Moreover, Zhao Houming always felt that he was implicated by his eldest brother. His mother must have wanted his eldest brother to see how stupid he had been in the past few years and to drive him out to study. It must be said that some people can guess the truth without realizing it.
Zhao Houming and his three companions changed their attire beside the pipes. Suddenly, they couldn't even recall the glamorous appearance they had when they first left the mansion. He looked like a man with a bit of money, but his family wasn't particularly wealthy, barely enough to support his education and two servants.
He wouldn't be looked down upon, nor would he be feared. Zhao Lingmeng had instructed that unless there was something serious going on, the young master would make the decisions for the people around him. So, the two people serving him would do whatever Zhao Houming said.
After Zhao Houming and his companions changed their clothes, they didn't have to wait long on the official road outside the city before the caravan he had signed up for arrived. A quick look revealed that besides the thirty-odd escorts and ten carts of goods, there was also a mother and daughter, and several scholars. These people were likely seeking protection like him.
Although Zhao Houming was only ten years old, he ate well and was quite tall, so he lied about his age and said he was eighteen. This time he wanted to go on a study tour. His family sent two people to protect him, but he was afraid of his safety, so he went with the caravan.
The escort had no doubts. Jing State was at war every year and many people did not have enough to eat. Although Zhao Houming looked a little short, it was normal in the eyes of the escort.
Zhao Houming greeted them and quickly entered the escort team with Dong Shui and Mo Yun. The three of them were assigned to a carriage loaded with goods. The three of them felt very safe sitting inside the cargo.
Zhao Houjing was not as cautious as Zhao Houming. He just rode straight to his destination with two servants. He stopped to rest at any inn or post station he came across on the way. Now he was still in the area of Yuanjing, so he could travel safely.
The money in hand was a bit tight. Before Zhao Houjing had gone far, he regretted the 200 taels he had given to his father.
Regardless of Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming's respective circumstances, this year will depend on them to experience it on their own. There are many things that can only be understood through personal experience, and they are considered the happiest people in the world.
After Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming left for their study tour, Zhao Lingmeng's life returned to normal, sleeping in and tending to the land. Occasionally, when she felt like it, she'd take Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen on a trip to Yuanjing and have a meal at a famous restaurant.
But today she was taking these two little guys to see a heavy crossbow test. She had been teaching them for so long, but she hadn't formally introduced her to them yet. Zhao Houyang had a pretty good guess, but Yang Chengchen had no idea.
Over the past few years, Yang Chengchen had been following Zhao Lingmeng obediently, learning all these strange things without asking too many questions, just a little surprised. Occasionally, he would ask Zhao Houyang about his curiosity, but Zhao Houyang was really tight-lipped! He didn't reveal anything at all.
So when Lord Fan sent a message a few days ago, asking Zhao Lingmeng to go and watch the heavy crossbow trial today, Zhao Lingmeng suggested taking the two little guys with him.
The emperor, not only wasn't angry at the news, but he was so happy he ate two more bowls of rice. This meant Zhao Lingmeng was ready to formally teach the two little ones. Especially since one of them was his grandson, he was overjoyed and agreed readily.
At this time, Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen were already waiting for Zhao Lingmeng in Menglinyuan. She had agreed with them two days ago that she would take them out today.
Zhao Lingmeng was dressed very neatly today, with tight cuffs and trouser legs.
Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen immediately saluted. They were both dressed quite formally today. "Greetings, mother/aunt!"
"Get up! You two will follow me the whole time today. No talking or interrupting. If there's anything, we can talk about it when we get back. Do you understand?"
Today's occasion was important, and she was afraid that the two children might say something wrong out of ignorance, so she couldn't help but remind them repeatedly.
Seeing that Zhao Lingmeng spoke so seriously, Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen immediately nodded seriously, indicating that they both remembered it.
At this moment, Yang Chengchen always felt that his aunt was different today than usual, and there was a different kind of domineering aura in her.
Zhao Ling dreamed that both of them had agreed, and seeing that it was getting late, he smiled and said, "Okay, let's go!"
Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen followed Zhao Lingmeng like two little followers, stepped on the carriage together, and headed out of the city.
Yang Chengchen couldn't hold back his words, "Aunt, are we going to the farm?"
Zhao Lingmeng smiled and nodded, "I guess so!"
Zhao Lingmeng was actually in a good mood right now. Although the heavy crossbow she designed had some prototypes she had seen in her previous life, the precise design inside was truly her own. Being able to create something of her own could also contribute to the country.
She felt very happy, so she was willing to answer Yang Chengchen's questions.
Yang Chengchen also noticed that his aunt was in a better mood, so he boldly asked, "Are we going to meet someone important?"
Zhao Lingmeng looked at the two little ones staring at her eagerly and said with a smile, "You'll know when we get there."
When Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen heard Zhao Lingmeng say this, they knew that they could not get any information from Zhao Lingmeng, so they huddled in the corner of the carriage and whispered to each other, and no one knew what they were talking about.
Zhao Lingmeng ignored the two of them and ate her snacks by herself, gathering her strength and waiting to reach her destination.
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