Traveling through ancient times: living a different life

The Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion was decorated with lights and the family sat around the table to eat lunch. The Crown Princess was in a good mood today and ate two bowls of rice. She was especially grateful to her father-in-law for not caring about anything and using the name given by the wandering monk, which saved her youngest son from a disaster.

After the meal, the old marquis solemnly said to his two wives, "I have something to tell you. I will go to the palace to see the emperor this afternoon and prepare to pass the title of Marquis Dingyuan to Chengyuan. He is over 40 years old, and I can spend my remaining years at home."

The two daughters-in-law looked at each other, not understanding why the old marquis suddenly brought up this matter today. The old lady of the marquis understood her husband's thoughts and said to him, "Your Highness, it is right to do this. You are already sixty-five, you can retire."

In the afternoon, the old marquis went to the palace and met His Majesty in the imperial study. He expressed his attitude and the emperor agreed to his request. The fifth prince Jiang Shaoxuan heard it outside and walked in. The old marquis saw him and bowed, "Greetings, fifth prince."

"No need to be so polite, old general."

The old marquis bowed to the emperor at the top and said, "Your Majesty, I will take my leave first.

"Please do as you wish, old marquis. I will send someone to the border to convey my order soon."

Han Baoqing came out of the emperor's study, feeling relaxed all over. After receiving a secret letter from his son in the family letter, he learned that the wife Chen'er found was an immortal cultivator. It was she who saved his grandson and taught Chen'er martial arts and immortal cultivation. Shangyou City was captured by Biyue and Chen'er without any soldiers. They also said that they would let Dachang Kingdom destroy the two countries, merge the three kingdoms into one, and unify the world.

This was such a big thing that he couldn't sleep well the whole night after reading the letter. He discussed with his wife and decided to pass the title to his son.

The emperor saw that his son was in a good mood, so he asked, "Is there any good news, Xuan'er?"

"Dad, I know Luo Chen is at the border. He has been missing for more than three years. I want to see him. Please let me go to the border. I am here to help you pass on your wishes."

The emperor looked at his youngest son. He liked him the most since he was a child. This child was sweet-mouthed and could coax people. Other princes and princesses called him father when they saw him, but he called him daddy. He said that Han Luochen's family called him that. He was the king of a country and a father. He could have such an ordinary title. Only this youngest son dared to call him that. "If you really want to go, I, as a father, will allow it."

"Thank you, Dad. Father is the best."

"You will be 18 soon. It's time to choose a concubine. Do you have anyone you like?"

"Father, you talk about this every day just like mother. I'll tell you after I meet Luo Chen." He said as he ran away.

The emperor looked at his little son lovingly and shook his head helplessly. He hadn't met the woman that moved his heart yet, but he would know when he met her.

The next day, the emperor sent five thousand guards to protect the fifth prince and to escort cartloads of supplies to the border. The fifth prince sat in the cart, with two guards sitting beside him for close protection. The person driving the cart in front was also a master from the palace. They marched towards the border in a mighty manner. Along the way, they met soldiers recruited from various counties, who also followed the fifth prince's convoy, and the team became increasingly larger.

Since taking over Shangyou City, when the people woke up the next day, they found that the army of Dachang Kingdom had taken control of the city overnight. How did they capture the city without any sound? It was amazing.

In order to appease the people, Bi Yue wrote some rules and regulations and handed them to Han Shaoqing. He supported all the decisions made by this designated daughter-in-law and posted notices in the city, asking those who could read to read them aloud.

It was stipulated that soldiers in the army should not harass the people, soup kitchens were set up in the city, and military doctors were invited to provide free medical treatment to the people. Families in need could receive silver or rice flour while repairing the city facilities.

A new orphanage was opened in the county town, where widowed, lonely elderly people, disabled patients, and orphans without parents can all be cared for and provided with cotton-padded clothes, trousers, and shoes, etc.

After being occupied by Yasukuni, this place became a mess and dilapidated. In order to repair it, Bi Yue asked the residents of the city to sign up for the construction, which could be considered an income.

At noon, snowflakes began to fall from the sky, getting heavier and heavier. Soon, a thin layer of white snow covered the city. Tomorrow is Chinese New Year. In order to let the people in the city have a good year, the warehouses were opened and sold to the people at low prices. Rice that used to cost 20 wen per catty is now 10 wen per catty. Brown rice used to cost 12 wen per catty is now 5 wen per catty. Daily necessities such as sugar and salt are also sold at low prices. The people in the city are excited and thank General Han for his kindness.

Because of concerns that some people might buy and hoard goods in large quantities, the government stipulated that each household must bring their household registration to make purchases. Each household was required to purchase rice in accordance with the number of people in the household, with five catties of rice per person, three catties of flour, one catty of salt, and one catty of sugar, with purchases being made in fixed quantities based on the number of people in each household.

Luo Chen told his father that he just needed to delegate power and leave the rest to his three sons. Bi Yue bought so much grain in the system and sold it to the people in the city. Not only would she not lose money, but she could also make some money. She could use the money she earned to buy grain again. It was a virtuous circle.

Bi Yue and her companions found a large courtyard with three entrances in the county town. This was the former owner of the enemy leader. The house was quite luxurious, with pavilions, towers, flowers, plants and trees, and was very well kept.

The house is quite big, so Biyue asked Luo Chen's father and two brothers to move in as well. It would be a pity to leave it empty, so she thought they would refuse, but they agreed very readily. New Year's Day is tomorrow, so everyone started preparing for tomorrow's New Year's Eve dinner today.

I was busy from morning until noon. I will cook a few stir-fried dishes tomorrow morning, but you don't have to be polite today. You can put a big bowl of the stir-fried dishes on the table and everyone can sit down and enjoy them together.

The next day, after a busy morning, everyone worked together to prepare all the dishes and served them on the big round table. Eight people sat around the table. Chen Chen took out Wuliangye, drinks and beer from the warehouse and placed them all on another table.

Luo Chen poured a small glass of Wuliangye for his father and his two brothers. He and Chen Chen drank beer, while Xiaomai and Chen Chun drank beverages.

Han Shaoqing spoke first, "I am very happy to have a different New Year in Shangyou City today. I am especially grateful for everything Biyue has done for the army and the people in the city. You are a girl with great love. It is not only his luck to let Luo Chen meet you, but also a blessing for our Han family. Thank you again, and we toast Biyue."

After that, everyone raised the wine in their hands and took a sip. They realized that the wine was dry, mellow, fragrant and had a long aftertaste. It was really a top-quality wine. The two brothers also took a sip and praised it as "good wine". They started to eat the food, which was also delicious. It took more than an hour to eat and drink their fill. Several men were drunk.

Biyue and Xiaomai helped them back to bed one by one and asked Chen Chun to cover them with quilts. The drunk people would be fine after a good sleep.