Zhao Dawen didn't expect Zhao Dashu to send them to his house. He thought that once they arrived in the prefectural city, they would part ways and told them to go straight to the inn.
I never expected him to take them home.
That's true. If people in the village knew that they had gone to the prefectural city and hadn't even visited their home, the scholar would lose face.
"You live here? You don't live in the city?"
"No, it's quiet here."
When Zhao Dawen went in, he was stunned. Good heavens, the third brother had actually built a farm in the prefectural city that was almost the same as the one in the village. Where did he buy the land?
Don't think he's a country bumpkin who doesn't know anything. Land in the prefecture is incredibly valuable, especially farmland. Ordinary people simply can't buy such large plots of land.
So what exactly did this extraordinary third brother do in the prefectural city? Who did he curry favor with?
No, how come this person can get along well anywhere?
Such a large piece of land cannot be acquired simply by having money.
Zhao Dawen felt that he had been provoked again, and that the third brother had probably called him over to provoke him.
"Third brother, what's this farm of yours?"
Zhao Dashu was pleased; finally, someone recognized his farm was something special.
"How is it? Not bad, right? Living in the city is nothing compared to the comfort here. You can go out for a stroll, fish, catch chickens, and raise birds whenever you want. It's so relaxing, don't you think, brother?"
"It's very comfortable."
When he got tired of copying books, he could only wander around in his own little courtyard. Once he stepped out of the courtyard, he would find himself on the village road. Every few steps, he would run into someone, and he would not only have to greet them but also chat with them about everyday things, which was incredibly annoying.
If he had that much space at home, he and his son could take a leisurely walk with their books when they got tired of studying, or sit in the yard to read, or sit by the river fishing while reading, or...
In short, it's so much more comfortable and carefree than the small courtyard I live in now.
He was so envious, so incredibly envious.
Such a large plot of land would cost a lot of money even in the village, not to mention in the prefectural city. How much silver does the third brother actually have? Why does he seem to have an inexhaustible amount of money?
When they arrived home, Grandpa Qian's bird was overjoyed, flying around frantically and calling out repeatedly, "We're home! We're home!"
"Brother, come in. You must be tired after your journey."
"well!"
Zhao Dawen and his son sat in the main room, looking somewhat awkward.
My third uncle (third brother) has so many servants here, and so many servants in his household. Just the servants alone cost him so much. It seems that the gap between them and him is really too big.
No wonder I usually look down on them; they certainly have reason to be proud.
Zhao Dawen's arrogance had dissipated considerably, and he sat on the stool looking rather dejected.
"Is your older brother feeling unwell?"
"No, don't worry about me, it'll be fine in a bit."
Zhao Dashu: ...
After having two rooms prepared for them, Song went straight back to her room to rest, as everyone was exhausted.
"Take a nap first, then eat when you wake up."
Zhao Xiaoyu and the old man rushed back to their room as soon as they got back, their backs aching. It wasn't until evening that everyone gathered at the dining table.
"I'm finally a little better now. Traveling was so tiring."
It wasn't that I was tired, but sitting in the carriage for a long time made me feel uncomfortable all over.
"You'll be fine after a few more days of rest. Let's eat first."
Old Man Qian had previously thought he was in good health and might even live to see his great-grandson grow up. Now, however, he was less certain. Going home once nearly killed him, especially when he returned; his arms and legs felt completely numb, and he felt uncomfortable all over.
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