Jiang Zeyuan picked up a piece of duck meat for grandma, "Grandma, try this, it's very soft and tender."

Grandma smiled and nodded, "Mm, it tastes really good, the cooking skills are extraordinary."

There is also a squirrel mandarin fish dish, the fish body is fried until golden and crispy, just like a squirrel, and it is topped with a sweet and sour sauce.

Yaoyao praised: "This fish is so beautiful, I can't bear to eat it."

Jian Yue smiled and said, "Try it quickly. This fish is not only beautiful, but also tastes great."

While tasting the peony bird's nest, Jian Yue told the children the story behind this dish.

"This dish is very famous. Legend has it that during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, a farmer in the east gate of Luoyang grew a particularly large radish and presented it to Empress Wu. The imperial chef then made it into this bird's nest dish. Later, after continuous improvements, it became the current Peony Bird's Nest."

Brother Xiaoyi listened with great interest, "It turns out this dish has such an interesting story."

The family ate and chatted, with laughter all the time.

The next morning, the sunlight shone into the room through the gaps in the curtains, and Jiang Zeyuan woke up the whole family early.

With a look of excitement, he announced, "Today is my day off, let's go climb the Great Wall!"

When Xiaoyi and Yaoyao heard this, they immediately cheered.

Jian Yue couldn't help but smile when she saw the energetic appearance of the father and his two sons.

When we arrived at the foot of the Great Wall, the majestic sight unfolded before our eyes like a stunning picture scroll, and everyone couldn't help but hold their breath.

The ancient city wall winds and coils among the mountains like a giant dragon that has been sleeping for thousands of years. Every ancient brick and stone seems to be telling the vicissitudes of time.

Jiang Zeyuan held Xiaoyi and Yaoyao's hands and stepped onto the steps of the Great Wall with excitement on his face.

As we walked, he began to tell the children the history of the Great Wall as if he had opened a box full of treasures.

"Look, this Great Wall is not an ordinary building." Jiang Zeyuan squatted down and let the two children come closer. He pointed at the wall, his eyes revealing deep awe for history.

"It was built in ancient China to defend against foreign enemies and has gone through countless dynasties. The prototype of the Great Wall began in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. At that time, various vassal states built walls on their borders to protect their territories. Just like we have to protect our homes now, they also have to protect their country."

As he spoke, he touched Xiaoyi's head and pinched Yaoyao's face.

Brother Xiaoyi blinked his curious eyes and tilted his head to ask, "Dad, building the Great Wall must have been very hard, right?"

Jiang Zeyuan stood up and nodded.

He held Xiaoyi's hand and continued walking forward at a very slow pace.

"That was really hard work, son. It is said that a lot of manpower was mobilized and many ordinary people participated in the construction."

As he spoke, he stopped and let him touch the bricks and stones of the wall. "Look, each of these stones is very heavy. Imagine how difficult it was for the ancient people to transport them to such a high mountain. This Great Wall can be said to be built with the blood and sweat of countless working people. Moreover, there were various difficulties in the construction process, such as complex terrain and difficult material transportation."

Yaoyao blinked her big eyes and asked, "Dad, can the Great Wall really stop the enemy?"

Jiang Zeyuan put Xiaoyi down with a smile and walked to Yaoyao.

He picked her up and pointed to the beacon tower in the distance and said, "At that time, the Great Wall played an important defensive role. It was tall and solid, and it was difficult for the enemy to cross it easily. There were also beacon towers on the Great Wall. Once the enemy was discovered, the soldiers would light a beacon on the beacon tower. The flames and smoke could be seen from a long distance. In this way, the army in the rear could quickly get the news and prepare themselves."

Jiang Zeyuan held Yaoyao in his arms, rocked her gently, and looked into the distance.

The family walked and stopped, and Jiang Zeyuan continued to talk about the wars and repairs that the Great Wall had experienced in different historical periods and the cultural significance it carries.

Brother Xiaoyi and Yaoyao were fascinated by the story. They stared at their father without blinking, their eyes full of desire for historical knowledge.

Jian Yue followed behind with a smile on her face, quietly watching the interaction between the father and son.

Seeing beads of sweat on Jiang Zeyuan's forehead, he walked up to him, took out a tissue and gently wiped them away.

"Don't be too tired. Speak slowly."

Jiang Zeyuan held Jian Yue's hand and squeezed it gently.

"It's okay. The children are listening very carefully. I have to tell them all this knowledge."

Jiang Zeyuan continued: "During the Han Dynasty, the Great Wall was repaired and expanded on a large scale. At that time, the Great Wall was more solid, resisting the repeated attacks of the Xiongnu in the north and protecting the people and farmland in the Central Plains."

Brother Xiaoyi excitedly imitated his father's movements and shouted, "I want to be a brave guard and protect our home!"

Jiang Zeyuan smiled and encouraged him: "Good son, you must be as brave as the soldiers in ancient times!"

Yaoyao was not to be outdone and ran to her father.

"Dad, I can protect our home, too. I can deliver water to the soldiers!"

Jiang Zeyuan picked up Yaoyao and kissed her forehead, "Yes, our Yaoyao is also very good!"

The family walked and stopped here and there, and finally walked the entire Great Wall.

......

When Jian Yue returned home in the evening, she collapsed on the sofa as soon as she entered the door.

"My feet don't feel like my own anymore. They're almost useless."

Brother Xiaoyi and Yaoyao also echoed weakly: "Mom, our legs are so sore."

Jian Yue felt sorry for the children and suddenly remembered something. She got up and went back to her room, then took out two buckets of spiritual spring water.

"Aunt Li, could you please boil some water with these two buckets? We are all very tired from walking today. Let's soak our feet to relieve our fatigue."

Aunt Li responded and went to prepare.

After a while, the steaming hot foot bath water was ready.

The whole family sat together and started soaking their feet.

After a while, Yaoyao cried out in surprise, "Mom, this water is so strange! How come my feet don't feel tired at all after soaking them? Moreover, my feet are a lot smoother!"

Brother Xiaoyi also nodded, "Really, Mom, it feels so good."

Jian Yue paused for a moment, a smile forming on the corner of her mouth, hiding her achievements and fame.

Jiang Zeyuan laughed secretly on the side.

He naturally knew the magic of this spiritual spring, but he still made up a reason.

"Well, this water is taken from deep underground and contains many minerals that are beneficial to the body, so you feel comfortable."

Brother Xiaoyi asked curiously: "Dad, why can these minerals make us not tired?"

Jiang Zeyuan touched his head and said, "These minerals are like little soldiers. After they enter our bodies, they can drive away the bad things that make us feel tired."

Yaoyao blinked her big eyes and said, "Dad, can we use this water to take a bath often in the future?"

Jiang Zeyuan smiled and said, "This water is precious. You can't use it often. It's good to soak your feet occasionally."

After soaking their feet, the whole family felt relaxed.

Brother Xiaoyi and Yaoyao skipped back to their room and prepared to go to bed.

Jian Yue and Jiang Zeyuan looked at the children's backs and smiled at each other.

Then, they walked towards the bedroom hand in hand.

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