"It's almost autumn, isn't it? We're planning to take Mr. Qian up the mountain for some fun. After the exams, we'll go to that mountain and stay for a couple of days."
Xiao Lei: ...I'm so jealous. My wife and her family are going on a family trip, but he can't go. I don't dare ask for a day off from school.
"How many days are you staying? Actually, there's nothing much to see on the mountain. There are just a few trees. If you look closely, it's not much different from the mountain behind our village.
It might not be as good as the back mountain. At least I can find some wild game for you there, but there are too many people there and nothing to eat."
"Different mountains have their own unique scenery. Why don't you want us to go out and play?"
"That's not the case, it's just that my family will miss you."
"What are you thinking about? Don't you go to the study right after dinner at home?
Be good, you have to adapt. We may go out and play more often in the future, so just focus on your studies."
It's pitiful, the life of the kids who study is really miserable.
"Do you still need to go out frequently?"
"Why not? Our home is so boring. Do you want us to stay at home every day?" Zhao Xiaoyu looked unkind. If he was really so selfish, she would immediately take her family back to the village.
"That's not the case. I'm just torn. If you don't go out, I'm worried you'll be bored and I'll definitely let your parents down. If you go out and don't come home at night, I'll feel bad too."
Wife, it's okay for my parents to go out. I just want you to accompany me tonight." Xiao Lei said shamelessly, pulling her aside.
"Come on, if I don't go out every day, you might get tired of seeing me again."
"Absolutely not, I swear!"
"It's no use if you don't know. I will definitely take parents to travel all over the city. You have to try to get used to it."
Xiao Lei also knew that he couldn't lock her up, as that would be too selfish.
She has already paid enough for him. A daughter-in-law is lively and it is better for her to enjoy traveling than to stay at home bored all day.
"Just be careful when you go out. There are many snakes, insects, rats, and ants in the mountains, and the dew is heavy. Remember to bring enough clothes and medicine. Also, come back early.
Keep an eye on Dad, he's always running around, and give him some medicine too."
Zhao Xiaoyu was stunned. "Why did you change your attitude so quickly?"
"When did I ever turn against you? I was just being a spoiled brat. It's always good to get out and about more, especially since Mr. Qian is getting older. I'd better go out and see him more while I can."
"I think so too. I should go out and explore more while I can still move, so that I won't have regrets when I grow up."
"I envy you guys, you can go around and see the world."
"You can come with us and stop studying."
"That's not right. What if I don't read your imperial edict?"
"I'll bring back something fun and delicious for you."
"Thank you, my lady!" Xiao Lei bowed, and the two of them laughed and fell together...
"By the way, I haven't asked about things at home lately. What about Lai Fu's last mention of the caravan? Has he started working on it yet?"
"No, isn't he studying lately? He also went out with us on Sundays. He said we'd talk about it later. Right now, we're just looking around the city and thinking about what to sell.
It's almost autumn, and it would be inconvenient for the caravan to travel back and forth if the snow starts in winter. Let's wait until spring."
"That's fine. There's really no need to rush now. Have you looked at the land? Don't you want to build a farm in the city?"
"It's not easy to buy. I've told the middleman, and they'll let us know when they find something suitable.
There are too many rich people in the capital. Even a piece of land is in their hands. Why would they sell it? They are not short of money. "
"Then you have to stop growing things?"
"Let's stop for now. I want to see if there's any land further away."
Xiao Lei felt a little choked up, "It's really not possible. Why don't you go back to the village? We can handle it here. We are not children anymore."
"Let's wait and see. If it doesn't work, we can buy a few acres of land and fence it off to try it out."
He held her in his arms and said, "Wife, if I don't pass the exam, I will really let you down for all your efforts."
"Complaint?" He really dared to think about it. How often does a complaint come out? "I'm waiting to be the wife of the complaint!"
Hahaha! Madam Zhuang! I’m afraid the emperor will appoint him as the third place in the imperial examination, right?
Thinking of catching a son-in-law from the list, Zhao Xiaoyu's face darkened.
"Once you file a lawsuit, I'm afraid a lot of high-ranking officials will want you to divorce your wife and marry their daughters."
"Then I'll put a note on my clothes saying, 'I already have a good wife at home, please don't disturb me.'"
"Hahaha……"
This time they planned to sleep for at least two nights and go down the mountain on the third day. They had to walk all the way up the mountain, so it was impossible for them to carry too much luggage. Everyone only prepared two sets of clothes, and Zhao Xiaoyu brought an extra packet of medicine.
Just like Xiao Lei said, there are still many snakes and insects on the mountain right now. They are most active now that they are storing food.
"Everyone carries a packet of realgar and anthelmintic powder."
The mountain road is paved with steps and is absolutely safe on the way, but it may not be safe once you go up the mountain. There may be snakes in the wooden houses.
When she was a 㹓, didn't she just let go of a scared milk?
Mr. Qian took it with a smile, "Xiaoyu is really thoughtful. Preparation is just for fun."
"There are many snakes and insects on the mountain. Everyone, please be careful and don't go into areas with lots of grass."
"Girl, can you stop scaring people? Are we afraid of snakes? It's a good thing it dared to come out. Roasted snake meat tastes pretty good."
See how capable he is?
You can't learn without doing it?
"Dad, there are not only rat snakes on the mountain, but also poisonous snakes. We are at the top of the mountain, which is very dangerous."
Song glared at Zhao Dashu, and he didn't dare to show off anymore.
One person and two carriages went up the mountain. Zhao Xiaoyu had already arranged Xiao Lei's daily life for the next two days. Only one person followed them up the mountain, and the others stayed at home.
They had been on the mountain before and had everything they needed. Zhao Xiaoyu didn't like others to sleep on her quilt, so she found two strong men to help them carry the quilts up the mountain first, and then they would carry them down the mountain on the third day.
"Let's go!"
When they reached the foot of the mountain, everyone walked down the mountain.
"Old man, if you can't walk anymore, just stop. Don't force it."
"Why should I force myself? If it were in the past, I would be harvesting right now. Villagers are not pampered." He looked up at the top of the mountain and said, "This mountain is not even as high as the mountain behind our village."
"It's too high for city dwellers to climb; they're too delicate and fragile."
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