A tragic journey through ancient times, trying to make money

After saying that, Xiao Qiang's eyes were focused on the mahjong table in front of her again.

The group played mahjong until the end of the evening, and everyone, young and old, had their faces painted.

But no one minded. Instead, they found playing mahjong very enjoyable.

Grandma Zhang knew that the Mo family had been traveling from the provincial capital for several days, although they had rested for the night yesterday.

But it is better to rest early, so I suggest that everyone rest tonight and continue tomorrow.

The others also knew of Grandma Zhang's good intentions, so they all stood up, stopped playing, washed up and went back to their rooms.

Xiao Qiang was sitting on a stool in the guest room while Nanny Qin was making the bed for her.

"Madame Qin, you've been here all day today, what do you think of the Zhang family?"

Nanny Qin stopped making the bed and stood respectfully beside Xiao Qiang and said, "Madam, I have been watching all day. The Zhang family is simple and honest. There are more than ten people living together, but they don't have the problems and conflicts that other families have. Moreover, their family is now considered a wealthy family in the surrounding villages, but they don't hire people to serve them. They do it themselves, which shows that this family is diligent and hardworking."

"Well, what you said is the same as what I saw today. I walked around the village this afternoon and went to the workshop. I realized how many people the Zhang family's workshop supported. This is precious."

Seeing that the lady didn't say anything else, Nanny Qin went back to the bed and continued to make it.

"Madam, the bed is ready. You should go to bed early. You have been exhausted from the journey. If you don't rest well, even a strong body will not be able to bear it."

Xiao Qiang shook Nanny Qin's hand and patted it twice: "I understand, Nanny, you should go down and have a rest too. There are not so many rules in the village."

Nanny Qin bowed and said, "Yes, ma'am." Then she left the guest room.

Because Zhang Xingfeng was going to take the college entrance examination soon, and he had already taken a day off yesterday, he had to go back to the private school today.

It happened that I didn't go to see Shen Luo yesterday. Today, after Zhang Xingyun sent Zhang Xingfeng to the private school in town, he went to Shen Luo's stall to help.

When Zhang Xingyun arrived, Shen Luo and his sister had already started selling bean paste cakes.

"Luoluo, I'm here." After saying that, Zhang Xingyun stood beside Shen Ming and helped pack food for the customers.

Shen Luo saw Zhang Xingyun coming and said, "Huh? Why are you here today? Have the guests left?"

Zhang Xingyun shook his head: "I haven't left yet. I sent my brother to the private school in town today, so I thought I'd come and help you."

Shen Luo blushed a little after hearing what Zhang Xingyun said.

But Shen Ming was happy on the side. He had always been worried that his sister would never get married because of him.

Zhang Xingyun thought that he would set off again in a few days, so he had to say to Shen Luo first: "Luoluo, I guess I won't be able to help you in a few days. You know I have a workshop at home, and I have to take people to other counties to find cooperative grocery stores, so I won't be able to come for a while. When I come back, I'll come to see you."

Zhang Yunyue had slowly revealed some of their family's situation before, so she could completely understand what Zhang Xingyun said now.

"It's okay, just do your thing, I've got Ming here."

"Well, wait until I come back."

Xiao Qiang and a few others stayed at Old Zhang's house for four days.

The people in Zhangjia Village learned the day after Xiao Qiang and her friends arrived that Zhang Yunyue and Mo Yan were engaged and became an engaged couple.

During these days, everyone ate a lot of food that was not available elsewhere and enjoyed a different rural life.

Grandpa Zhang brought out two sets of mahjong with the men in his family.

Because it was for Xiao Qiang to take back to the capital, the set of mahjong was much smoother and flatter than the first set, with more edges and corners. Except for the carved parts, the surface of the wood was also painted.

It feels good to the touch and the mahjong looks pretty good too.

The night before everyone left, Zhang's father and Zhang Cheng went to the workshop and prepared a lot of barbecued chili powder, chili oil, and crispy snacks for their in-laws.

Zhang Yunyue has also spent quite a bit of time at home, and this time he is also planning to go back to the city together, and then start opening a store in the county town under Yunzhou Prefecture.

Zhang Xingyun and his guard team also went to the provincial capital. They also had to continue looking for cooperation with grocery stores in other county towns.

Zhang Yunyue and her friends were packing their luggage at home and moving the packed luggage onto the carriage.

Zhang Xingyun led his guards to load goods in the workshop. This time, dozens of horse-drawn carriages set off together to the provincial capital.

When Zhang Xingyun and his team returned from the workshop with the goods, Zhang Yunyue and his team's luggage were also loaded onto the carriage.

People from the Zhang family also came out to see Xiao Qiang, Zhang Yunyue and the others off.

Zhang's mother: "My dear relatives, please be careful on your journey. We are in the village here, and we don't have anything good to bring you. We just took some food from the workshop. You can take it back and eat it slowly. If you want to eat it again in the future, send a letter and we will find a post station to send it to you."

Xiao Qiang: "Really? I've been captivated by all the delicious food my in-laws have brought back these days. My family will definitely like what I bring back. By the way, in-laws, if you have the opportunity to come to the capital in the future, you must come to our house and stay. We will also do our best to be the host when the time comes."

"Okay, I'll definitely visit you when I have the chance."

Mo Yu came over and interrupted them: "Mother, everyone has packed up, it's time for us to leave."

He cupped his fists and gestured to the Zhang family: "Grandpa Zhang, Grandma Zhang, Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang, thank you for your hospitality these past few days."

"We are a family from now on, so let's not talk about these things. Have a safe journey."

"it is good."

Xiao Qiang looked at the Zhang family again and said, "Everyone, we'll be leaving first."

"Well, take care, my dear relatives. Come and stay here again next time you have the chance."

After saying that, Xiao Qiang turned and walked towards the carriage.

The others followed closely and got on the carriage.

Zhang Yunyue also said goodbye to her family: "Grandpa, grandma, dad, mom, we are leaving too."

"Well, you guys should be careful along the way too."

Zhang Xingyun pulled A Niang aside and whispered, "A Niang, I'm out of town. Please go and see Luo Luo for me. She and A Ming don't have parents. I can only ask you to go and see them when you're free, so they won't be bullied."

"Don't worry, your second aunt and I will go to see them when we have nothing to do, and we won't let anyone bully them. Xiaoyun, wait for you to come back next time, or we can arrange your marriage first."

"Okay, mother, but you can ask Luoluo. As long as she agrees, we will go next time I come back."

"Oh, okay, I'll leave this to you, and I'll definitely take care of it."

After talking to Zhang's mother, Zhang Xingyun also got on the carriage.

Wait until everyone is on the carriage.

Mo Wen drove the carriage in front to lead the way, followed closely by the other carriages of the Mo family, Li Da with Zhang Yunyue, and at the end was the guard team led by Zhang Xingyun.

As soon as everyone left, the Zhang family instantly returned to their former tranquility, without the bustle of the previous few days.

Because there were so many people in the team, everyone didn't walk very fast.