Space Food Storage: Daily Travel

Liu Yuhan and his parents met Liu Lu and Yang Zhi outside the government office.

Most of the candidates who came out had pale faces, haggard expressions, messy hair, and unshaven beards. Some of them were even carried out.

Liu Lu and Yang Zhi exercise regularly, so except for their somewhat sloppy appearance, they are in good spirits.

"Come on, let's go home." Liu Shinan helped them into the carriage.

"If you feel tired, just rest in the carriage. I'll call you when we get there." Liu Yuhan said to the two of them.

It was already dark when they returned to Fulai Village. The Liu family hadn't eaten dinner yet and were sitting in the yard waiting for them.

"They're back, they're back." Liu Lu ran over.

The Liu family gathered around.

"The children are so tired. Don't hang around them. Zhi Ge'er, Lu Ge'er, go wash up first and eat later."

After they washed up and the food was heated up, the family gathered around two square tables put together to eat.

"How did you two do in the exam?" Liu Lu couldn't help but ask.

"It's okay." Liu Lu said.

"I'm done too." Yang Zhi said.

"That's good."

"The results will be out in half a month. We'll know then. You two should take a good rest in the meantime."

"Okay, sis."

....................................

Liu Neng told Liu Yuhan and Bai Zhi the news he had found out.

"Xiao Han, the Bai family's house and land are quite large. They are indeed occupied by the clan members. They also say that Miss Bai Zhi gave it up voluntarily. It is also rumored that she died in a foreign land these years."

"Liu Neng, they don't have any property deeds, so they just took it over like that?"

"No, I heard they went to the county government office to reapply for the title deeds for the house and land."

"Oh, the person is still alive, and the house deeds and land deeds are also in Baizhi's possession. They are really bold and have a big appetite."

"I heard that the county magistrate helped with it."

"It's the County Magistrate again. The one who helped the Lan family bully Kuwa and the others last time must be this County Magistrate."

"It seems that either Lord Zhu is too busy to supervise properly, or this County Magistrate is good at disguising himself."

"Girl, those people are a group of vampires. If I hadn't left, I might have died at their hands." Bai Zhi's usually calm face flashed with anger. She clenched her fists slightly and her voice couldn't help but tremble.

"Jiang Hu, you should know Changle County better than us, right?" Liu Yuhan said to Jiang Hu who was sitting next to him without saying a word.

"I know the county magistrate. He is related to the Lan family by marriage. The Lan family has indeed committed many evil deeds. Because I know they are mean people, I have never led anyone to do anything at the Lan family's farm."

"Boss, I have a plan."

"Oh? You said."

"Write a petition and go directly to the government office to file a complaint. I heard that the boss has a good relationship with the prefect, so you can use this relationship to your advantage."

"You're quite thoughtful."

"I'll go explore again tomorrow to see if I can find anything."

"Are you trying to steal the new title deed?"

"It's not impossible."

"This, Jiang Hu, is it too dangerous?" Bai Zhi couldn't help but say.

"No problem, I have martial arts skills and won't be exposed."

"Well, be careful. If you can't figure it out, come back first. There's no need to rush."

"Okay, boss."

....................................

After the watermelons were planted, the matter of Baizhi was finally settled.

Liu Yuhan took Baizhi and Jiang Hu to find Huo Jinhai with two land deeds and a field deed.

Baizhi's ancestral home was originally in a county town not far from Fu'an City. Huo Jinhai learned of the situation and sent his men to summon the group to the government office for a public confrontation. Those who deserved punishment were punished, and those whose belongings belonged were returned to their original owners.

Even Zhu, the magistrate of Changle County, suffered an unexpected disaster because of his lax governance.

County Magistrate Zhu was not a man who would take things lightly. He investigated the county magistrate thoroughly and found out that the county magistrate had been committing corruption and bribery for many years, and had allowed his wives, concubines and brothers to bully and harm others. He removed the county magistrate from his official position and held him accountable.

The Lan family, the county magistrate's brother-in-law, was involved in a murder case and their property was confiscated and investigated. The Lan family farm and 500 acres of land were later purchased by Liu Yuhan, but that's a story for another time.

The ancestral home, land and Baizhi's good property returned to Baizhi's hands.

After leaving the government office and returning to the small courtyard she rented in the city, Bai Zhi felt that the air was fresh. She even insisted on kneeling down to express her gratitude to Liu Yuhan.

"Bai Zhi, you are a free man now. What are you going to do in the future?"

"Miss, the contract signed by Bai Zhi has not arrived yet. Bai Zhi is willing to be with you. Please take her in."

"Why do you have to do this?"

"Bai Zhi has made up her mind."

"What about the ancestral home and fields?"

"I'd like to trouble Jiang Hu to come with me. I want to sell the ancestral home and land and help my parents move their graves. I believe my parents will agree to this. They are not pedantic people."

"Okay. It's up to you to decide. I'll go find Butler Huo and see if I can send you some more people."

"Thank you girl."

"Jiang Hu, what about you? So, Magistrate Jiang Jun of Luoyang County is your father? Did you know that the prefect recognized your father, and that your maternal family has been looking for you?"

"We met your father when we were fleeing the famine. He was a man of integrity and dedicated to the people. He certainly wouldn't want you to continue to escape like this..."

"I killed someone..."

"So what? How can those who harm innocent people be called human beings? You are only avenging your family and ridding the people of harm. The prefect asked me to tell you that you are already a scholar, and your father will surely hope that you will continue to take the imperial examinations and become a good official in the future."

"I..." Jiang Hu's eyes were slightly red.

"Jiang Hu, look at me, a woman who has waited for seven years and still dares to take this step. I believe you can do it." Bai Zhi also said to him.

"Yeah. Thank you."

With the Huo family's help, Bai Zhi sold her ancestral home and land. She also bought the small courtyard that Liu Yuhan was planning to retire after the Lunar New Year. She also bought a piece of Feng Shui-savory land for her parents outside Fu'an City and relocated their graves.

Jiang Hu returned to his grandparents' home.

It turns out their maternal grandfather's family had some connection to the Huo family. Jiang Hu's grandfather had served under General Huo and still held an official position. Jiang Hu's grandmother was from Luoyang County and had brought her daughter to visit relatives there. It was there that Jiang Hu's mother met County Magistrate Jiang.

Jiang Hu's uncle and aunt are now helping the Huo family manage the Jiang family's wharf and other matters.

"Boss, I'm sorry, I'm going to take the imperial examination again. I want to go to the government school. These kids..."

"Just study hard. We, the Liu family, will take care of them."

"Also, I want to marry Miss Baizhi. Please help me."

"Ah! Are you serious? Does Bai Zhi know?" Liu Yuhan didn't expect that Jiang Hu wanted to marry Bai Zhi in just half a year, and she didn't know anything about it.

"Yes. I, Jiang Hu, want to marry Bai Zhi because I like her and think we are the best match for each other."

"Bai Zhi rejected me. She said she was three years older than me. These are not the most important things. She probably didn't think it through."

Liu Yuhan couldn't help but raise her voice when she saw the hem of the skirt in the corner.

"Jiang Hu, you said you like Bai Zhi and don't care about her age. You two are suitable for each other. Have you ever thought about whether Bai Zhi doesn't like you?"

"Oh, that's right. I don't have a home now, and I have to continue taking scientific exams. I can't give her a stable life. She's so good, so smart and brave. I'm not worthy of her..."

"Ahem... What I mean is, you have to make sure the girl likes you, not just blindly express your feelings. Feelings are mutual, do you understand?"

"Have you ever had a girl you liked?"

"No. I used to be so focused on studying and practicing martial arts that I never thought about love. It was only through my interactions with Bai Zhi that I gradually realized my feelings."

"Bai Zhi is a good girl. If you marry her in the future and pass the imperial examination, will you take a concubine?"

"No, having one wife is enough for me. My parents taught me to be loyal in love, but I don't think I am that kind of person."

"Okay, go back first. Girls always think more about it. Give her some time."

"Okay. I'll wait for her." Jiang Hu left.

"Angelica dahurica."

"Girl, I didn't mean to listen, I came to see you..."

"I know, Baizhi, did you hear what Jiang Hu said? It seems that he is indeed a little absent-minded and can't even feel that there are people around him."

"I…I'm so much older than him."

"A woman three years older than you is a treasure trove of gold. Uh, what I mean is, if you truly love someone, age isn't a problem. Besides, the age difference between you two isn't that big. You two look very well matched together."

"It seems I'm a little slow. I didn't even know that my sister Baizhi was being missed."

"Girl..." Bai Zhi blushed.

"Baizhi, I once told you that a person's time is very precious. Don't waste it on useless things or get caught up in meaningless speculations. Just follow your heart."

"Just based on the fact that Jiang Hu has been able to lead a group of people and never abandon them in the past two years, I think he is a good person. He has a steady temperament, is loving, and has a sense of responsibility. He will definitely be a good husband and father in the future."

"You like him too, right?"

"Um…"

"Then get married and go to the capital with him."

"That…"

"Don't worry about the work, I will hand it over to someone else. I'm already engaged, and I'll go to the capital city in the future."

"I listen to the girl."

"Sister Baizhi, from now on we can call each other sisters. You can call me Xiaohan."

"Sister Xiaohan."

"Oh." They both looked at each other and smiled, with tears in Bai Zhi's eyes.

It’s great that lovers finally get married.