Men, listen, grab the top of the mountain and stand in the center position

Ji Shou asked for a meeting, but Wangshu, who was watching his children and Ji Laoer practicing calligraphy, agreed and let them in.

"Uncle Ji!"

"Uncle Ji!"

"Uncle Ji~"

After three different greetings, Ji Shou, holding a peach blossom crown in his hand, smiled warmly and cordially, "Okay, okay~"

He knew the rules, and while putting the flower crown to Wangcai's nose, he pulled out the petals and ate them. Wangshu took it and put them on the three of them one by one, "Run that long way."

Due to excessive deforestation, there were only three or two manors in Chang'an City with trees and flowers, and the rest were bare and without any vegetation.

"It's just on the way! Little brother, just keep watch. It's just a matter of a word."

The crowns were a cause for mirth, and Wangshu simply arranged for the children to rest for a quarter of an hour. The brother and sister were so excited that they rushed over to their mother, kissing and hugging her. Instead of going out to watch the fish playing in the water, they huddled on Wangshu's thighs, shaking their arms and asking questions.

Are there still flowers? Is the peach blossom forest far away? Do peach blossoms turn into peaches? When can we eat peaches?

Wangshu was squeezed so hard that his face was filled with helplessness. "Mom's arms and legs are almost broken!" The brother and sister were also obedient. Upon hearing this, they leaned on Wangshu on either side and did not move. It was indeed a heavy burden...

When it was time to practice calligraphy, the two of them left the small study. Wangshu sat in the courtyard to enjoy the cool air and said seriously, "Ji Shou, go and do your thing. I'll send someone to find you if there's anything."

Ji Shou saw her expression and knew that she had eaten on time and spent time with her children. He felt relieved after two days of worry. "Okay!" He then quietly shared his surprise with her: "Miss, Chang'an is really rich!"

The prices of goods from the south have increased fivefold, but customers are still coming in an endless stream, especially for various foods, which they are eager to buy as if they were free!

"We are so hungry and poor that only money is left." Wangshu was not surprised. Chang'an was rich because it was the most exquisite and luxurious city in the world, but the food reserves were too small. After being besieged for three years within the city walls, people even dug up grass roots and soil to eat. People would not starve to death now, but the abnormal appetite caused by the famine would probably cause withdrawal symptoms within a few years.

"Young lady, you're so clever! The three families are counting silver until they're almost cramped, and they're grinning all day long!" Ji Shouyu was very proud. "We'll ask Fugui to take the escort team back to the south to stock up!"

Whoever has connections in the south has the opportunity to make a lot of money!

The army escort can earn money while taking the opportunity to adapt to the north-south training and visit relatives and friends, killing two birds with one stone. Fugui is now a father, but the child is still young and the woman and children are at home. After taking the escort, he wished he could grow wings and fly back.

As a proponent of innovation, Wangshu naturally rejoiced. Perhaps she should take a long-term view, focusing more on the vastness of the world. While men are wonderful, she can't control them. So be it, Wangshu consoled herself, thinking she should change her mindset, looking forward to the rising sun of tomorrow rather than lingering on the fading warmth of the evening glow.

Ji's father and mother were surprised and delighted, "Really?"

"Of course, Master and Madam, please get ready quickly. The young lady is afraid of a strong wind tomorrow and can't wait a moment!" Ji Shou urged again and again, asking Tang Bo to prepare the carriage and Chun Yang to prepare milk tea and food. Xiao Qing was so confused by his instructions to "prepare two sets of flowery clothes for the child and thick-soled shoes for the young lady" that she quickly pushed him out, "Oh, my mind is in a mess."

In just half an hour, two carriages at the gate set off one after the other towards Taohua Manor on the outskirts of the city, with soldiers guarding them on both sides.

Arriving at the bustling main street, Ji Shou's excitement finally cooled down. He wanted to slap himself twice in the face for thinking about something!

"Oh my god!" He was annoyed. He rode his horse close to the window and said to the coachman, "Miss, Ji Shou did something wrong! I picked the tree with the most flowers in bloom to make a wreath this morning!"

A smiling voice came from the carriage, "If you break it, we can enjoy this spring's peach blossoms in the morning. Mingxi, tell Uncle Ji to ride safely."

Soon, "Uncle Ji, just ride your horse safely and lead the way quickly~" the little girl said in her childish words, imitating the words of a parrot.

The riders in the lead cleared the road in a large and fast manner. The vendors setting up stalls on the road and the people passing by all made way for the road and stretched their necks to get a clear look at the woman and girl in the carriage.

"The General's wife and the young lady."

"The last time I saw the general, he was holding a baby girl... the eyes were exactly the same..."

Inside the carriage, Mingxi lifted the curtain and boldly looked out. Some people were caught off guard by her light gray-green eyes, gasped in surprise, and moved away.

The little girl felt lost and leaned against her brother without saying a word. The fat man, who was always nervous, hugged his sister back sensibly. His mood was relatively stable, and he imitated his mother's words, "They have no taste!"

That's not the case, Mingxi felt depressed. Wangshu pinched her little face, "What is such a beautiful girl thinking? The one and only Mingxi, tell me."

Mingxi was shy when her mother praised her, but she insisted on asking, "Mom, is Mingxi really beautiful? Is she unique?"

"Of course!" Wangshu scolded Xiaoqing, "The bronze mirror in the room needs to be polished. It's blocking Mingxi from looking at the beautiful girl in the mirror."

"Yes, ma'am." Xiaoqing laughed out loud. Seeing Mingxi hiding deeper in the fat man's arms, she suggested, "Ma'am, please invite two more painters to draw new portraits for Yunxiao and Mingxi."

A good suggestion, "Ji Shou!" Wangshu ordered outside, "Invite two painters who are good at landscapes and figures to the peach forest to paint."

"Okay!" Ji Shou waved his hand and called a little brother over to give him some instructions, "Be good at painting girls beautifully."

When they reached the city gate, Zheng Da, who had met Wangshu, sent another hundred vanguards to accompany the team. Yue's parents, his sister-in-law, his wife, the young master and the young lady, and all the precious children were in the two carriages. After some thought, he assigned Qin Er to accompany them closely with two female soldiers.

Qin Er felt that most of the tough guys in Chang'an who could stir up trouble had died when they rebelled against General Qin. Since his master and several sisters were always by his side, there was no need for him to tread on thin ice.

"Qin Er, the general's only son." Zheng Da smiled slightly. "You're not so foolish as to realize your importance later. I'm letting you go because I'm honoring you. Doing nothing is the greatest achievement."

Qin Er was shocked by these words and dismounted, bowing, "Yes!"

Peach Blossom Forest, the family estate of Prince Consort Zhou Wuxie, spans over three mu (approximately 1,000 hectares) and encompasses two hills: a wild peach forest and a newly planted peach forest. The understory is covered in verdant grass, neatly trimmed to a finger's height. Interspersed with gravel paths are exquisite, sturdy pavilions, each overlooking the other. For over 130 years, the Zhou family has been a family of nobles for five generations, and the Peach Blossom Forest has long been a favorite destination for Chang'an's royal family and aristocrats to enjoy the blossoms in spring, escape the summer heat in summer, and pick fruit in autumn.

Looking down at the mountain, you can see flowers blooming all over the mountain, and the peach trees are in full bloom. Looking closer, you can see bees busy collecting nectar, tapping the branches lightly.

"Wow!" Children always run faster than adults. Wangshu, who was short of breath, heard the three children in front of her screaming in unison. Ji Shou quickly found a walking stick for her to use to slowly climb up.