Traveling through ancient times, the spy princess had everything going smoothly

Before they reached the entrance of the village, they heard a loud noise.

"Here they come, it's He girl and Prince Chen who are back."

"Yes, yes, it's He girl."

Hearing the noise outside, Qinghe asked someone to stop the carriage, and then got off the carriage with Baili Ye.

After getting off the bus, we saw villagers from Shangao Village gathered on the roadside, led by the head of the village and the village chief.

Pang Ziqian and Huang Yuting also got off the carriage with their children.

The head of the village and the village chief came forward with joy on their faces, and the villagers behind them also showed happy smiles.

Everyone knelt and kowtowed, saying in unison: "We, the humble people, pay our respects to the King of Chen, the Queen of Chen, and the County Magistrate."

Qing He, Baili Ye and Pang Ziqian hurried forward and helped them up.

"Grandpa Lizheng, Grandpa Village Chief, Grandma Zhang, Aunt Chen, please get up. I grew up in our village, so there is no need to perform such a grand ceremony."

Li Zheng said excitedly:

"He girl, Prince Chen, sir, and the county magistrate's wife, you are finally back. We in Shangao Village have been thinking about you and looking forward to seeing you."

Qinghe pulled the village head and the village chief together and responded with a smile:

"Grandpa Lizheng, Grandpa Village Chief, we miss you too.

Grandparents, uncles, aunts, how have you been lately? "

Grandma Zhang and several aunts came over and took Qinghe's hand to greet her: "He girl, how are you doing recently? I see you've grown up beautiful again after being away for a few months, as beautiful as a flower."

"Yes, He girl has become more beautiful. We were not able to attend your wedding with Prince Chen last time. We are all very sorry."

Baili Ye stepped forward, nodded slightly and said:

"When Xiao He and I got married, we didn't invite the folks from Shangao Village because we were afraid that everyone would have to travel back and forth, and the New Year was coming soon. This time we are back, we will host a banquet for everyone in the village, so remember to come and join us."

"Yes, when the county magistrate returned to Beijing a few years ago, he also brought the gifts that everyone gave me. Qinghe thanks everyone for thinking of me."

Everyone said:

"He girl, you have helped all the villagers in our village to become rich. We all remember your kindness. Giving you some gifts is just a small token of our appreciation."

The villagers gathered around, expressing their thoughts and welcome to them one by one.

The head of the village said, "He girl, Prince Chen, the county magistrate, and the county magistrate's wife, let's go back to the village and talk slowly."

"Okay, let's talk while we walk."

The villagers gathered around a few people and walked on the newly built road in the village. The headman excitedly introduced them to the newly built roads, schools and ancestral halls in the village.

The village head pointed at the road they were walking on and said with a smile: "He girl, do you think our road is well built?"

Looking at the brand new road, Qinghe said with emotion:

"Grandpa Lizheng, this road is so wide and flat. It will be much more convenient for everyone to travel in the future."

Li Zheng smiled and nodded:

"Yes, thanks to you He girl, our village can have such a good road.

The dirt road used to be bumpy, but now it becomes muddy when it rains.

Now it’s good, whether it rains or not, the ox carts and horse carts in our village run fast on the road. "

Everyone laughed when they heard what the village head said. Qinghe looked at the smooth road, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

"Grandpa Village Head, after this road is repaired, it will be more convenient to transport goods in the village, right?" Qinghe asked.

The head of the village nodded repeatedly:

“Of course, after this road is built, it will be very convenient for our village factory to ship out its products.

It will also be easier to bring in things from outside.”

Qinghe smiled and said, "To get rich, we must first build roads. Our village will get better and better in the future."

The village chief also continued, "That's right, this is all the blessing brought to us by He girl, Prince Chen, and the county magistrate."

Pang Ziqian said with a smile: "If we all work together, the future of Shangao Village will be even better."

As they walked and talked, they came to the ancestral hall which had just been built.

The ancestral hall is simple and solemn. The vermilion door is thick and majestic, and the copper ring on the door shines with a warm luster in the sun.

The roof of the ancestral hall is covered with black tiles, which are stacked layer upon layer in an orderly manner, as if telling the story of the passage of time.

The roof is carved with exquisite auspicious animal patterns, which are lifelike and add a mysterious atmosphere to the ancestral hall.

"He girl, this is the ancestral hall you funded and built, let's go in and take a look."

"it is good."

They all walked into the ancestral hall together and found it spacious and bright.

Thick wooden pillars support the entire building, on which are engraved some auspicious patterns and couplets, highlighting the family's cultural heritage.

The tablet of the ancestors of Shangao Village is placed in front, and the offering table in front of the tablet is filled with offerings such as flowers, fruits, incense and candles.

There is a perpetual lamp on each side of the altar, the light flickers as if guarding the heroic spirits of the ancestors.

On the walls of the ancestral hall are hung portraits of family ancestors and introductions to their deeds, so that future generations can understand the family's history and heritage.

The ground is paved with bluestone slabs, which is clean and tidy. Walking on it gives you a sense of calmness and solidity.

In the corners of the ancestral hall, there are some ancient farm tools and utensils. These are testimonies of the life and labor of the ancestors of Shangao Village. They remind people of the hard times in the past and the hard work and wisdom of the ancestors.

Qinghe, Bailiye, Pang Ziqian, Huang Yuting and others stood in the center of the ancestral hall with solemn expressions.

"Grandpa Lizheng, let's burn some incense for our ancestors!"

"it is good."

The village head came forward and handed them the incense and candles.

Qinghe was the first to take the incense and candles. She stared at the ancestral tablets with awe in her heart.

She held the incense in both hands, lit the candle, held the incense in front of her chest, slowly raised it to the height of her eyebrows, slowly walked to the altar, and gently inserted it into the incense burner.

After lighting the incense, take a few steps back, put your hands together, and pray.

Baili Ye followed closely behind, his movements steady and solemn.

He lit incense and candles, and his eyes revealed respect for his ancestors.

Pang Ziqian and Huang Yuting also came forward one after another and burned incense reverently.

After burning incense, everyone stood quietly in the ancestral hall, feeling the solemnity and tranquility.

Qinghe said softly: "We must not forget the efforts and dedication of our ancestors. We must inherit their spirit and make Shangao Village better."

"He girl is right. Our village will get better and better in the future."

After leaving the ancestral hall, we went to the school, which was simple and solemn, full of cultural atmosphere.

"This school is really magnificent. The children will definitely learn a lot of knowledge when they study here in the future," Huang Yuting exclaimed.

The head of the village said proudly: "This school was built according to the drawings given by He Yatou. When school starts, the children in the school will have a good place to go."

Pang Ziqian said, "The emperor's decree will be issued soon. From now on, all boys and girls over the age of six in the village will go to school. The head of the village must do a good job of this."

When the village head heard this, he was slightly surprised and said happily, "Is what you said true?"

"nature."

"Oh, then my granddaughters will be able to go to school in the future. That would be great. Life is better now. My wife even said that it would be great if the girls in our family could go to school and do great things like He girl."

Baili Ye smiled and said, "Li Zheng, this decree was proposed by Xiao He to the Emperor. From now on, both boys and girls can go to school, take the imperial examinations, and even become doctors like Xiao He."

After hearing this, everyone knelt down, facing the direction of the capital, and thanked the emperor: "Our emperor is wise. Long live the emperor."