Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

That morning, a large group of guards came to Banzhong. Little Naibao led them to open the warehouse door and said, "Take the things and set up tents in the back. There are simple folding beds." Simple tents were set up for the students to live in.

A large group arrived behind the Chai Mansion. Thousands of acres of land had already been cleared. A row of forty or fifty squat toilets had been dug at the northernmost edge. Someone carried the poop away behind the wall. Little Milk Bag had a table set up outside the Chai Mansion's main gate. Qiuju and Dongshuang took down the names of the students, recording their accommodations and making arrangements. They kept a clear record of who was staying and how many, allowing them to cook and eat outside their tents. Ten wen per person per day was incredibly cheap. A set of bedding and pillows cost twenty wen, along with a table and stool. Many students came to stay, solving the housing shortage and high costs. The tents were neatly arranged in rows, with cameras at the edge. Little Milk Bag had them secretly installed, allowing users to see what was happening outside the tents from home. All the men in black were recalled to patrol the perimeter. Three hundred men were enough to work three shifts, taking turns resting and standing guard. Little Milk Bag had each person equipped with camouflage uniforms and combat boots. Guoguo had spent a fortune. A badge on the left chest made it easy to tell who was on duty! Special military treatment was granted, with large numbers of pigs and sheep released to cook in the mansion to improve the food supply. The candidates could also eat if they wanted, thanks to a backdoor, with one lunch provided daily, albeit a bit expensive at one tael of silver per meal, and they could also cook their own meals. Meat was provided to the students and their servants.

That night, when the emperor was on a secret visit, he came here and said, "So clean and tidy, my princess is really talented! Genius! Genius! If this were a boy, his future would be limitless." Ye Heng said, "Brother, isn't it also limitless for girls?" "Yes, yes."

When the little kid saw the emperor coming, he ran up to him, looked up at his little face and said, "Uncle Emperor, why are you here?" Ye Di: "Can't Uncle Emperor come to see you?" Little kid: "Of course. Welcome, welcome, shall we go home?" Yes. Ye Heng picked up Guoguo, but the emperor snatched Guoguo away and held the child himself, saying, "Uncle Emperor will hold you, okay?" Little kid: "Okay." Guoguo kissed the emperor and said, "Hahahahahahaha, this child is really smart." Chai Zhen hurried over to greet the emperor. Just as they were about to kowtow, the Emperor stopped them, saying, "Old brother, no need for formalities." Everyone settled into the living room. Lu Xi and Xiao Dong also arrived. After greeting everyone, they sat down. Some officials, learning that the Emperor had come to the Chai household on an incognito tour, came bearing gifts, but Butler Ye turned them away, saying, "Go back. The Master does not see guests." Later, Duke Lu and Duke Huo arrived. Ye Heng went out to the main gate to invite them in, saying, "The Emperor attaches great importance to this visit of the imperial scholars to the capital. Let's see how it goes." "Please come in, my Lords," Chai Zhen said, stepping out to greet them. Chai Zhen then replaced the tea with fresh, small-bottled Maojian tea. Zhang Baohua, in the back kitchen, supervised the cooking and also helped. One of the cooks said, "Master, please don't move. We'll do the work." Zhang Baohua replied, "I'm used to it. I can't help but want to work. Well done, you guys. Well done. I'll be leaving now."

In the living room, there was a set of blue and white porcelain teacups and glass cups. The emperor looked at them and asked Guoguo, "Do you have any glass cups left? Could you give me a set?" Little Milk Bag: Guoguo went to get them. Ye Heng followed him into his room. Little Milk Bag waved his hand, and several boxes appeared on the table. Ye Heng helped open them. "They're so beautiful! Much better than what we make in our factory." Ye Heng opened them one by one. "All glass cups." Five sets of glass cups, three sets of ceramic cups. Little Milk Bag: "You spent a lot of money. I feel so sorry for it!"

The two of them carried the glasses to the living room. The little one said, "Three sets for you, Uncle Huang. Two sets for Grandpa Lu, two sets for Grandpa Huo, and one set for Brother Ye. If you run out, just tell me and Guoguo will give you more. We have plenty in our glass factory!" The emperor said, "We can sell them in the market!" The little one said, "Yes, Guoguo has this idea. We will sell them after the candidates have finished their exams and are in the mood to play!" "Guoguo is really thoughtful," praised Duke Huo. Duke Lu said, "Such wisdom for such a young child. Good, good. He is a treasure of our Great Yan Kingdom!" "Who says he isn't?" said Duke Huo.

At noon, we ate at the Chai family's house. There was rice and flower rolls. Dishes included braised pork, stir-fried vermicelli noodles, stir-fried vermicelli, roasted eggplant, braised chicken, roasted fish, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stewed pork elbow, stir-fried carrots, corn, and shrimp, roast goose, and braised beef. At the table were Chai Zhen, the emperor, the two dukes, Ye Heng, Guo Guo, who Ye Heng held in his arms, and Xiao Dong. Four beauties, all in cheongsams, served the dishes. The meal was beautiful, fragrant, and delicious. Finally, there was shrimp dumpling soup. It looked simple, but tasted wonderful.

Lucy was eating in the side hall and was taken care of by Zhang Baohua.

After the meal, there was a fruit platter. Everyone could have whatever they wanted. The two durian addicts asked, "Are there any more durians?" Little Milk Bag said, "Grandpa has some. Guoguo will give you a big durian when you leave." "Okay, okay."

Xiao Nai Bao and Ye Heng went out to the warehouse, prepared several large baskets, and with the door closed, they entered the space. "Brother Ye, go up the tree and pick the ones that are open; they're delicious when they're ripe." Ye Heng said, "Okay," and picked a large basket. The durian tree had added more, enough for them all. Apples, bananas, pears, dragon fruit—each basket was fully stocked with a variety of fruits. Each basket held five durians and a watermelon.

Little Milk Bag waved his little hand, and the basket disappeared. Little Milk Bag pulled Ye Heng out of the space and appeared in the warehouse. The baskets stayed quietly in the warehouse. Ye Heng asked someone to carry them out to the door of the hall. Little Milk Bag ran in and said, "It's ready, uncles and grandpas. Two big baskets of fruit each." "Thank you, Guoguo, thank you, Guoguo." "You're welcome. Everyone loves to eat fruit. When Guoguo grows the saplings, grandpa will plant them at home and we can pick and eat them anytime." "Okay," "Okay." "Okay."

The Emperor was about to return to the palace. Ye Heng had the baskets loaded onto the carriage, and he personally escorted the Emperor back to the palace. The two Dukes' fruits were loaded onto the carriage, and they happily returned home. Each contained two large baskets of fruit.

Xiaodong and Luxi are going to stay here for a few days, so Chai Zhen arranges a house for them to stay in. Xiaodong looks at Chai Zhen, "Grandpa, Xiaodong is still willing to live with you." Chai Zhen: "Of course, Grandpa will be happy. I haven't seen you for a long time. Let Grandpa see how much taller you have grown!" Xiaodong and Chai Zhen stood side by side, and he was already taller than Chai Zhen's shoulder. He said, "Eat more and you will grow taller. Do you still practice martial arts?" "Grandpa, Xiaodong is still practicing." Chai Zhen: "Good, good, to keep fit. You have suffered a lot of disasters since childhood! Well, it's finally over. Tell Grandpa if there is anything." Chai Zhen touched Xiaodong's head and said, "We are still family." Xiaodong helped Chai Zhen to go to bed to rest. Xiaodong also took off his shoes and lay beside Chai Zhen and fell asleep quickly.

After sleeping for an hour in the afternoon, Chai Zhen woke up and quietly went out. He found Zhang Baohua and said, "Wait for Xiaodong to wake up and measure the child and make a few sets of clothes. It's getting cold. Make two more cotton coats." Zhang Baohua: "I know, Grandpa. Let's make Xiaodong first." "Okay, go ahead." Chai Zhen held the child and played with him.