Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

That afternoon, Ye Heng arranged for a carriage to bring Huanhuan the spiritual spring water, various fruits, preserved fruits, bacon, stewed pork ribs, braised pork in pots and pots, etc. Huanhuan kept all of them in his tent and only had the whole pork sent to the kitchen for everyone to eat.

Huan Huan called the fourth brother, Sun Shu, over that evening to have tea, some snacks, and some fruit. He also cut a large plate of bacon. The fourth brother was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. Sun Quan said, "We brothers are really lucky." Huan Huan called the deputy general and said, "Let's take a day off tomorrow. Anyone who wants to go home can go. Don't forget the time to return to the team." "Okay!" The deputy general ran out and told everyone to rest.

The fourth brother said, "Huanhuan, do you have any wine?" "Yes." Huanhuan took out a jar of wine and gave each of the three a bowl. The fourth brother said, "With wine, meat, fruit, and snacks, we can get by." Sun Quan also said, "Fourth brother, take a rest tomorrow. I want to go home and see my family. Will you come back?" The fourth brother said, "I can't go back tonight. I'll go back early tomorrow morning." "Okay. Let's go at dawn. Go to bed early tonight." Sun Quan finished his drink and went back to sleep. The fourth brother looked at his eldest nephew, "What about you?" Huanhuan missed him and didn't go back, "Next time." Next time he would take a rest and go home to see his family.

After a good night's sleep, as soon as the day broke, Sun Quan and the fourth brother rode their horses towards the city. When they arrived at the city gate, the gate opened and the two of them rode towards the capital. When they reached a fork in the road, they separated and went home separately.

Sun Gui bought a two-story house in the capital for his two brothers, and they all lived there. Sun Quan's wife would sometimes stay for a while. Upon entering, Sun Quan would call out to his wife, "I'm home." She gave birth to another baby girl and cried, "Daddy, hold her." Sun Quan tied his horse to a post and picked up his daughter. "Do you miss Daddy?" "Yes, I do, Daddy." Sun Quan kissed his daughter and laughed heartily! The little girl pursed her lips, laughing happily. Sun Quan's wife said, "Quan, come wash your hands and eat." "Okay." He casually handed his wife his monthly salary and said, "Spend it this month." The wife put the money away and said, "I'm saving it. Dad gave me a lot of money when I came here. I can't spend it all, so I'm saving it for my son to marry." Sun Quan said, "You can do whatever you want. This kid won't come to the capital." Sun Quan's wife said, "My son works at home with his father. When he came here, he heard that grandpa wanted to build roads and sell coal. There are many ways to make money in our family, so he listened to grandma and grandpa. We've saved a lot of money over the years!" The wife smiled. Then she said, "Quan, I've made a lot of money at home too." Sun Quan knew that his family was doing well. After dinner, Sun Quan took his daughter and wife out shopping.

Then the fourth child ran back to his room, shouting, "Li Ru, I'm back, daughter-in-law." Li Ru was dressing her son and tidying the bedroom. Seeing the fourth child, she asked, "Have you eaten yet?" "Not yet. I rushed back early in the morning."

Li Ru said, "Wash up and let's go to the main hall for dinner." "Okay." He kissed his wife and ran away laughing. Li Ru: ...Exactly, don't you see that your son is here?

"Mom, I didn't see anything. I covered my eyes." The more Li Ru said this, the more embarrassed she became. She picked up her son and went to the basin to wash his face, apply perfume, comb his hair, and style it in two small buns, dressing him like a girl. The fourth child finished washing and picked up her son. Li Ru packed up, and they went to the main hall to eat together.

Chai Zhen saw Jia Yu coming back and asked, "How many days do you want to rest?" The fourth brother replied, "Just one day. I have to go back tonight." Chai Zhen said to him, "You're just giving up your leisure time and it's your own fault." Chai Ping'an said, "Fourth brother! Hey..." Old Lady Li said, "Don't worry about Ping'an. He has never been disciplined since he was a child." The fourth brother said, "Mom and Dad, your son is still young. In a few years, he will be at home with you!" Chai Ping'an said, "It's up to you." He knew what kind of person his son was. There was no point in saying more.

Ye Heng fed his son, and Lao Si also fed his son. The two boys were about the same age. Xiao Xiao was less than a year older than Huang Bao, just a few months older. Xiao Xiao looked much bigger, while Huang Bao was still a tiny little ball. After dinner, Xiao Xiao said, "Huang Bao, uncle will take you out to play." Guo Guo smiled as the two children left, and Ye Heng followed behind.

Jiale's son, Xiaochen, followed soon after. Guoguo shouted, "Brother Ye, keep an eye on Xiaochen." Ye Heng looked back and saw another one behind him, saying, "You kid can also play! Brother-in-law thought you only knew how to study!" Chai Li raised his little head proudly and said in a baby voice, "Combine play and study." Ye Heng touched his head, "You kid is smart. You are still young and playing with your brothers, so don't rush to study." "Yes, brother-in-law, Xiaochen knows." Ye Heng saw that the weather was a little cold and the New Year was coming soon. He watched the children playing from a distance, called his subordinates and said, "Find the housekeeper to prepare for the New Year." "I'll go right away." The subordinates thought that their prince was becoming more and more humane.

Fu Chaoxia worked alongside her third sister-in-law and her mother. The maids and servants in the courtyard cleaned and washed. Young women wiped the windows, gleaming them brightly. Fu Chaoxia surveyed the mansion; it felt remarkably noble! The staff seemed small, yet those who worked were meticulously organized. Later, she realized the prince had a large staff, deployed when needed, and generally not around. Little did she know how many others were hiding in plain sight.

Only Ye Heng and Guo Guo knew everything about the mansion. Chai Zhen knew there were secret guards in the mansion, but he didn't know how many there were.

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After lunch, Ye Heng accompanied his son Guoguo for a nap. After waking up, Ye Heng brought tea, snacks, and fruit, and the three of them ate and drank. Later, the three of them went to the greenhouse, which was warm and stocked with fruits and vegetables, sofas, tables, and chairs. Guoguo began drawing again. Ye Heng held his son, coaxing him to play. After a while, several more children wandered in. Huangbao went down to the field to play with his brothers, crawling around in the vegetable patch. Guoguo took a look and continued drawing his own picture. Ye Heng walked over and looked at the children.

In the afternoon, Yan'er walked in. "Wow, so many people are here! Xiaochen, Xiaoxiao, Huangbao, why are you all covered in mud? Look what Auntie brought you!" Yan'er was carrying a large plate of pastries. "Freshly made! Come wash your hands and eat!" The little ones ran away quickly, and Yeheng helped wash their hands. The boys sat on the sofa. Yeheng took off their coats and, barefoot, Yan'er served them pastries. "Take your time." A moment later, Grandma Li brought someone to bring hot milk, and everyone drank a portion. Grandma Li said, "This greenhouse is well built. It's beautiful to be here when you're free!" Yeheng stood up. "Grandma, sit down." Yeheng served her tea. "Grandma, have some tea!" "Okay. Grandma, have some." They enjoyed the happy afternoon.

These guys are so naughty, playing in the mud every day.

Li Ru and Fu Chaoxia arrived with clean clothes. "I knew you little ones..." Before they could finish their words, Granny Li said, "Play! You've grown up and don't even have time to play." Xiaofu arrived just then. Ye Heng said, "Come sit here, brother-in-law." He offered them some tea. "First, drink some water, then have some snacks." "Thank you, brother-in-law." Ye Heng only liked hearing the children call him brother-in-law because it made him feel younger. "Is it vacation time?" "Yes, starting tomorrow, there's no school. The brothers will be back soon." Granny Li said, "Chaoxia, Ru, you two go to the kitchen. The boys are all back today, make some delicious food!" Li Ru smiled and said, "Okay. I'll go right away." Chaoxia stood up and said, "Let's go together, third sister-in-law." The two chatted and laughed while arranging dinner.

Butler Ye was in the kitchen, arranging for the cabinets to prepare more delicious food, including pastries and milk tea for the women. Fu Zhaoxia and Li Ru arrived just in time. Li Ru smiled and said, "Uncle Ye, the boys are all coming back from vacation, and Mother said to make more delicious food tonight." Butler Ye replied, "Fourth Madam, I know about this and am asking the chefs to add more dishes." "Thank you, Uncle Ye, for your concern." "This is what I should do. Don't worry about it, Fourth Madam. Just tell me if you need anything." Li Ru said, "Okay, I'll take the snacks and milk tea away." She and Fu Zhaoxia brought a few other women with them to deliver the food.

Old Mrs. Li looked at the hot snacks brought in and said, "Everyone have some snacks. Guoguo, you should also take a rest and eat something." "Okay, grandma." Ye Heng helped Guoguo pack up her things, handed Guoguo milk tea and snacks, and served Guoguo food. There was also fruit, which Ye Heng peeled and cut into small pieces, and Guoguo ate with a fork.

It was getting dark, and Chai Zhen drove the carriage to pick up the children from the academy. A group of young boys came back laughing and joking. The gatekeeper took the carriage and drove it back to the stable in the mansion.

Chai Zhen followed the children back to the house and went to the greenhouse. He saw his daughter was there, but his wife had not returned yet. Ye Heng saw this and said, "Grandpa, come in and have a cup of hot tea first, then go out." "Okay." Someone at the door took Chai Zhen's cloak, walked to the sofa and sat down. Ye Heng handed him some tea. Chai Zhen took a few sips to warm his stomach, and then he felt much better. "It's cold out," Guo Guo asked, "Why didn't Grandpa bring gloves?" Chai Zhen smiled and said, "I forgot."

Guoguo was thinking about preparing things for the New Year for her family. In fact, she had already prepared it a long time ago, and there were gifts to give. Guoguo said to Yeheng, "The New Year is just a few days away, isn't it time to give gifts?" Yeheng hummed and said, "I'll go out to take a look tomorrow and give them the day after tomorrow." Guoguo continued, "Duke Lu's Mansion, Duke Huo's Mansion, my aunt's family,... Zuo Mansion, my uncle's family, the emperor's,..." Guoguo counted. Yeheng said, "You don't need to give a lot, just have a big banquet in the palace during the New Year, and give gifts to a few elders." "Okay, I'll listen to you." Yeheng continued, "Let the emperor reward his meritorious officials." Guoguo thought about it and said, "Okay. Let's just give gifts to a few families, and give them to relatives." "Okay. I'll arrange it, and you just take out the fruit." Guoguo said, "Okay, we'll prepare it after dinner."