The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

"It's okay, I just remembered some past events." Tang Youyou gently closed the wooden box and put it back in the cabinet.

Wu Dehua didn't ask any further questions. He knew that everyone had some past that they didn't want to talk about. He just walked over to Tang Youyou and handed her a cup of hot tea.

"Have some tea to warm yourself up."

Tang Youyou took the teacup and took a sip. The fragrance of tea filled the air, dispelling the chill of the night.

"I've already started preparing," Tang Youyou put down her teacup, her eyes gleaming with confidence, "I will design some items that are more characteristic of the Tang Dynasty, and have them take them overseas so that more people can understand our Tang Dynasty culture."

Wu Dehua looked at Tang Youyou with relief. He knew that she would be able to do it.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Tang Youyou's children have grown up.

Tang Wan inherited her mother's deft hands and artistic talent. She combined traditional Tang Dynasty embroidery with foreign painting techniques to create exquisite works of art, which won wide acclaim internationally.

Tang Jin developed a strong interest in the architecture and garden art of the Tang Dynasty. He traveled across the ocean to learn foreign architectural styles and incorporated these elements into his own designs, creating a series of unique buildings that became a bridge for cultural exchanges between the Tang Dynasty and foreign countries.

Tang Youyou looked at the achievements of the children in their respective fields, and her heart was filled with satisfaction and pride. Her story, along with those exquisite handicrafts, beautiful paintings and magnificent buildings, spread throughout the Tang Dynasty and foreign countries.

People call her the "messenger of cultural exchange" and her name will be forever engraved in the long river of history.

"Mom, look, this is my latest garden design. What do you think of it?" Tang Jin spread out a design drawing in front of Tang Youyou and asked expectantly.

Tang Youyou looked at the drawings carefully, a relieved smile on her face.

"That's great, Jin'er, you've really grown up..."

Suddenly, a childish voice came from outside the door...

Suddenly, a childish voice came from outside the door: "Mom, I'm back!"

Tang Xiaoya, dressed in exotic clothes, ran in, looking exhausted, followed by several foreigners of different skin colors.

"Xiao Ya, you're back!" Tang You You stood up in surprise and went forward to greet her.

"Mom, I've been to so many places this time and seen so many different cultures. It's so interesting!" Tang Xiaoya said excitedly, then turned to introduce the foreigner behind her, "This is my mom. The dim sum she makes is so delicious!"

When the foreigners heard the word "dim sum", their eyes lit up and they all said in the not-so-standard Tang dialect, "Hello, Madam!"

Tang Youyou welcomed them into the house with a smile and served them hot tea and fragrant snacks.

"Xiao Ya, how long do you plan to stay this time?" Tang Wan asked.

"I plan to stay home for a while, spend some time with Mom and Dad, and then go out again." Tang Xiaoya said, pulling out many rare little gadgets from her bag and distributing them to everyone. "These are the gifts I brought back from all over the place. I hope you like them."

Tang Youyou looked at her lively and cheerful little daughter, feeling a surge of emotion in her heart. The little girl who used to only follow her and call out "Mother, Mother" had now grown into a brave, confident, and charming woman. She had traveled all over the world, spreading the charm of Tang culture and becoming a bridge between the Tang Dynasty and the world.

As night falls, the family sits in the yard, looking up at the starry sky.

"Mom, do you still remember the leader of the Ma Gang?" Tang Jin suddenly asked.

"Of course I remember. What happened to him later?"

"I heard that he traveled all over the Western Regions with your designs, and his business grew bigger and bigger. He even shipped Tang silk and tea to even more distant places..."

Tang Youyou listened to his son's words, and it seemed as if he saw the high-spirited leader of the horse gang back then. He was leading a camel loaded with goods, slowly walking towards the setting sun...

"Yes," Tang Youyou smiled, his eyes drifting into the distance, "He also said that he would open snack shops all over the Western Regions with me."

"Mom, the snacks you make are so delicious, it must be okay!" Tang Xiaoya giggled.

Tang Jin continued, "And Captain Zheng. I heard his fleet has reached even further afield, bringing back many rare treasures we've never seen before. He's also spreading the culture of the Tang Dynasty around the world."

"Mom, do you still remember the set of nautical charts you taught Captain Zheng? I heard that many people now regard it as a treasure!" Tang Wan also joined the topic.

"Yes," Tang Youyou's eyes were filled with reminiscence, "Back then, Captain Zheng was still a young and energetic man, eager to set sail. It was I who supported and encouraged him, and I also drew a nautical chart based on my memories of my previous life, hoping to help him realize his dream..."

Tang Youyou's voice gradually faded, and her thoughts went back to many years ago, when she had just traveled to the Tang Dynasty and faced an unfamiliar environment and life. She had felt lost and helpless. But she did not give up. Instead, she relied on her wisdom and courage to overcome difficulties step by step and create a happy life of her own.

"Mom, you're so amazing!" Tang Xiaoya looked at Tang Youyou with admiration, her eyes sparkling. "You're like a legend. Your story inspires me to bravely pursue my dreams!"

Tang Youyou's story, echoing along with the ringing of camel bells and the whistles of merchant ships, spread to every corner of the Tang Dynasty and even across the oceans, reaching distant foreign lands. Her name became a symbol of an era, and her spirit inspired generations to bravely pursue their dreams.

Many years later, Tang Youyou's story was written into books and filmed into movies. Her pastry shops opened in every city in the Tang Dynasty, and even opened branches overseas. Her designs were regarded as the golden rule by countless craftsmen, and her nautical charts helped more fleets sail into unknown territories...

And all of this started on a quiet night. Tang Youyou sat in the yard, looking up at the starry sky, and suddenly asked: "Children, did you hear..."

"Mother, what do you want to say?" Tang Wan asked gently. Tang Jin and Tang Xiaoya also looked at their mother curiously. The moonlight sprinkled in the yard, stretching their figures to be particularly slender.

Tang Youyou smiled slightly, her eyes filled with love and nostalgia: "I seem to hear the sound of camel bells and ship horns. They are intertwined together, like a melodious song, coming from far away..."

The children looked at each other. They heard nothing but the chirping of insects in the summer night and a few dogs barking in the distance.

"Mom, do you miss daddy and our friends?" Tang Xiaoya snuggled up to Tang Youyou, her childish voice carrying a hint of comfort.

"Maybe," Tang Youyou gently stroked his daughter's hair, "They are all remarkable people who have made great contributions to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. Their names will be remembered forever in history."

"Mom, don't worry, we will study hard and contribute our strength to the Tang Dynasty just like dad and you!" Tang Jin clenched his fists and spoke in a firm tone.

"Good children," Tang Youyou looked at her children with relief, her eyes full of hope, "Mom believes in you, you are all the best!"

It was late at night, and the children had all gone to bed, but Tang Youyou had no desire to sleep. She walked to the window, looking at the stars in the sky, her mind full of thoughts.

"Youyou, what are you looking at?" A familiar voice sounded in my ears.

Tang Youyou suddenly turned around and saw a tall and straight figure standing at the door with a warm smile on his face...