"It's good that things have settled down, but I don't know what will happen in the future?" Xu Han said anxiously.
"What's meant to happen will happen, there's no use worrying about it," the Taoist priest replied while teasing Ze'er.
"Let's focus on making the best of our own lives first. Let's plant more crops this year, otherwise we won't even have enough to eat during the famine years," Xu Han said with a sigh.
I'm already in dire straits myself, barely able to save myself, so how can I have time to worry about others?
"Is there not enough food to eat?" Grandpa Zhao and the Taoist priest asked at the same time.
"Why didn't you say so sooner, child?" Grandpa Zhao couldn't help but mention Xu Han.
"It's not that we don't have enough to eat, it's just that we haven't been controlling our eating habits in recent years, so we've been eating too much."
"The food in the space can last for a little over two years. If we continue eating it the way we did before, it will be gone in about two years," Xu Han explained.
"It's okay, we'll definitely have enough in the end. We don't need to be stingy. We can eat and drink as we please."
We haven't been idle and just sitting around doing nothing for the past three years.
"Isn't there still three years? We're capable enough to go hungry," Lu Chuan replied.
"Yes, yes, this is something Lu Chuan and I planned a long time ago, so there's no need to worry."
It wasn't a big deal, so I didn't tell you.
We don't levy grain taxes in these deep mountains; whatever we plant is ours.
"We'll harvest some from the field, enough to feed us for a long time," Xu Han said with a smile.
The Taoist priest and Grandpa Zhao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing what the two said.
Both of them were right, and I just couldn't believe that a living person could starve to death.
There are so many edible things in these mountains; if someone were to starve to death, it would be a laughing stock.
"You two children, you can't do this again. If something happens, tell us so we can all figure it out together. You can't bear it all by yourself," Grandpa Zhao said with concern.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely tell you if anything important happens. You two are the backbone of this family, and we rely on you to make decisions," Xu Han flattered.
"Alright, alright, let's eat quickly, the food's getting cold," the Taoist priest said, changing the subject.
The group stopped talking about these things and started sharing stories of recent events, both big and small, that had happened in their families.
Of course, the most talked-about topic was the two children, followed by the future plans for the courtyard.
After hearing Xu Han's later plans, the Taoist priest's eyes lit up. "If this is really built, wouldn't it be a paradise on earth?"
"Haha, that's right, you can retire here from now on," Lu Chuan laughed.
"And another thing, when our energy is limited and things are more stable outside, we can also make some extra money by using the mountains."
"Life will be incredibly wonderful then."
"You little money-grubber, all you ever think about is money. You're already so rich, isn't that enough for you to spend?" The Taoist priest rolled his eyes at Xu Han.
“Who would complain about having too much money? Besides, Mu’er and Ze’er are still so young. We have to earn a living for our children.”
"You don't need to worry about money. I have enough money. Even if we do nothing, it'll be enough for us to live comfortably for the rest of our lives," the Taoist priest said.
“Yes, yes, I have money too. I don’t have to worry about money at all,” Grandpa Zhao chimed in.
"How can we take your money? You should keep it for your retirement."
"And we both have money in our hands, quite a bit of it," Xu Han said slyly.
"Haha, that's right, Grandpa Zhao, you don't need to worry, we really have money. We made a small fortune selling ginseng before. It's enough for us."
Xiao Han just didn't want to be too bored. It wasn't that she really wanted to make a lot of money; she just didn't want to be idle.
"Otherwise, there would be no purpose in life, and living the same life every day would be too boring," Lu Chuan explained.
Xu Han nodded frantically, afraid that the two wouldn't believe her.
Seeing this, Grandpa Zhao and the Taoist priest said nothing more, only leaving the words, "If you need money, just say so. What's ours is yours."
"Okay, okay, I promise I won't be polite."
After dinner, the Taoist priest unpacked the bundle he had brought back.
Oh, by the way, besides the big bundle the Taoist priest was carrying, the ox was also carrying two big bundles.
"Come and see, I've brought gifts for each of you," the Taoist priest said enthusiastically.
Everyone really enjoyed this part; even Ze'er craned his neck to look into the package.
"You carried all of this back with you?"
"Otherwise, they would have grown legs and run back on their own." The Taoist priest looked at Xu Han with an expression that said, "Is she an idiot?"
Thinking to myself, "Why does this girl seem less bright after not seeing her for half a year?"
When Xu Han asked the question, she immediately realized what she had asked.
There's a saying that goes, "Pregnancy makes you stupid for three years." That saying is incredibly accurate.
Xu Han was still not completely out of her mind after three years, and then she went through another three years of being mentally impaired.
Oh no, I can't have any more children. What if I end up with an idiot?
Lu Chuan noticed that Xu Han's face had turned red, and quickly said, "Who said the Taoist priest carried it back? It was clearly the ox in the backyard that did the heavy lifting."
Everyone burst into laughter at this remark, instantly enlivening the atmosphere.
"Come and see, this is the most fashionable fabric in the capital. I brought you a lot back," the Taoist priest said, handing the fabric to Xu Han.
"These fabrics feel really nice to the touch. They're so soft."
"You can take a look at the tailoring when the time comes, and I'll make some new clothes for you and the two kids."
“Okay, we have plenty of fabric at home. I’ll make a set for everyone after spring planting,” Xu Han replied with a smile.
"Great! I have new clothes!" Mu'er was the happiest when she heard that she was going to get new clothes.
Xu Han patted Mu'er's head and looked at her with affection.
What child doesn't love wearing new clothes? Even adults are sometimes no exception. Everyone likes wearing new clothes.
"And these too, all sorts of things, a real hodgepodge. I've mixed them all together, you can pick some yourselves in a bit, I've bought one for each of you."
"Oh right, these are all the gifts bestowed upon me by the palace, and I brought them all with me." After saying this, the Taoist priest unpacked the large bundle he was carrying.
Paintings, calligraphy, jewelry, rare and exotic treasures—all sorts of things were on display.
It's practically a giant treasure chest; it has everything imaginable.
There were so many that everyone couldn't take their eyes off them all; they were truly beautiful and there were so many of them.
Just like last time, the Taoist priest brought it back without the original packaging boxes, leaving only a few nice-looking boxes, which were also stuffed full.
The main idea is to make the most of every inch of space, filling it completely.
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