Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

Chai Jingren called all the soldiers to a meeting. He stood on the podium and spoke: "Clean up this afternoon. The ships will dock. One team will remain on duty. The others will be on holiday at the end of the evening. We will be here for five days. All will be here early on the fifth day of the first lunar month. Dismissed."

Huanhuan returned to her room, made her bed, and packed her belongings. She packed all her treasures into her backpack, especially the pistol and ammunition. She'd take them with her when she left. She also packed two books. She figured she couldn't leave anything here any longer, so she packed everything up and had someone come and take it away tomorrow. She'd only leave her bedding. She glanced at the kettle, stove, and tea set. "Hey, let's leave them here."

Ye Heng went to the palace again. In the imperial study, important officials from the six ministries, the Duke of Guo, and Chai Zhen were all present. Guibao rushed 600 miles to inform them to come back. After two days of discussion, the emperor finally decided, "Ye Heng will personally lead the troops to the East China Sea to set up the Naval Protectorate. The Chengzhong Prefecture and Duanping Prefecture will obey his command." The imperial edict was given to Ye Heng. The emperor said, "As for which generals to take with them, the regent and the Ministry of War will decide. The officials of the Ministry of Personnel will be transferred, and the coerced ones will obey the orders of the regent. The Ministry of Revenue will prepare food and grass...." The Minister of Revenue, Yan Jiye, looked at the prince. The recent transfer of food, grass, clothing, etc. was too urgent. He decided to go to the princess. The Ministry of Revenue has also saved a lot of money and food in recent years, but it is afraid that it will not be enough, so it prepares in advance. The Minister of War, considering the weapons and other things to be used, Ye Heng specifically said, "The Ministry of War, military equipment and ships are ready and ready for use at any time." The Minister of War, Lin Zhijian, stood up and said, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will prepare it right away." The emperor looked at him and said, "Disperse."

Ye Heng and Chai Zhen were riding in a carriage. In the carriage, Ye Heng said, "Grandpa, after the New Year, you have to stay and look after the family." Chai Zhen: "Well, let Xia Hua go. I'm sure Minmin and Yangyang are there." Ye Heng: "I'll arrange for bodyguards to watch over them. They're all women and children. I won't feel safe without you." Chai Zhen said, "Fengxing, Minmin is more sensible, and Yangyang looks after the children. She knows a lot and can handle things." Ye Heng: "Yes, it's true. Women hold up half the sky there, and there are many women officials. Some women do things better than men and are independent." Chai Zhen asked: "Will there be a war?" Ye Heng: "Not necessarily. There will be small battles! But they can't be underestimated." Chai Zhen patted Ye Heng on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry about the family. I'll let the fourth child follow you. I trust Huanhuan's steady work. Let's go. Whoever in our family has good martial arts skills will follow you." "Okay. The children we brought back this time all know some martial arts. They can stay in the mansion to help with the work." "Well, I'll make arrangements for the family."

On New Year's Eve at the Chai Mansion, the Emperor, the Empress, and Guibao all came. After they had a happy gathering, Guibao greeted everyone and then left with Yan'er.

Inside the main hall, tea, cakes, and fruits filled the tables. Outside, people busily posted couplets and built a fire. This year, they had coal blocks, which they arranged into a fire as tall as a person, ready to be lit on the first day of the Lunar New Year, symbolizing a prosperous year ahead.

In the kitchen, Butler Ye was personally directing the cooking: stewing, frying, and deep-frying. Xia Hua led the team in making pastries. Guo Guo also helped with the cooking: braised pig's trotters, braised lamb, and beef. Several of the palace's chefs showed off their skills, creating delicious dishes! ...

Lunch arrived, and the entire family gathered around. The Emperor raised his glass and said, "Let's raise our glasses and say goodbye to the old year!" Little Sibao exclaimed, "Yes!" "Hello, Uncle Emperor!" He raised his glass and drank. Guoguo: "Drink slowly, don't choke!" The children drank juice, the adults drank wine, and the women, whoever they wanted, were welcome to drink. There was both white wine and red wine.

After finishing his drink, Ye Heng said, "Let's have another drink. I wish everyone good health and all the best in the new year!"

"Hello!" Huang Bao said, "May wealth and prosperity come to you!" "Haha! Hahaha!" Many people laughed. Ye Heng: "Yes, yes, may wealth and prosperity come to you!"

The meal was eaten with a smile on their faces. "Delicious! Delicious!" exclaimed one of the four little treasures. Another said, "Delicious!" One treasure only sought out the spicy food, slurping it up non-stop. Guoguo said, "Eat less spicy food, you're still young." The little baby said, "I know, Mom. It's New Year's Day, so we'll just have this once." The men drank, ate meat, and chatted.

The women and children were at the same table, but the meal was not so formal. The five children were laughing and joking, and Mrs. Li was smiling as she ate while feeding Huang Bao. Mrs. Li looked at the five children, Huang Bao was the youngest, and she felt sorry for him but could not say it.

Guoguo ate stir-fried pork with green peppers, pork elbow, beans, and vermicelli noodles, mostly vegetarian dishes. Yangyang and Minmin had a delicious meal, choosing only the meat. The braised pork elbow was the most common, and it was the last one to be devoured. They didn't leave any of the Dongpo pork, but devoured almost all of the meat they could find. They didn't finish the fish or beef, and the braised dishes were almost completely gone.

Let's just say that there was almost no food left over from the meal. After the meal, Qin led the others to clear the bowls and dishes, and served tea and fruit. Everyone moved to sit on the sofa, drank tea, and chatted. The Queen asked Old Lady Li: "Sister-in-law, Yan'er is sixteen years old this year, right?" Old Lady Li: "Yes. It's time to hold a wedding for the children!" Guibao pricked up his ears to listen, and all the adults in the room pricked up their ears when they heard it. The Queen: "Sister-in-law, it's time to do it. Guibao is grown up, and Yan'er is not little either. Let's do it after the New Year. After returning to the palace, ask the Imperial Observatory to choose a date and marry Yan'er!"

The Emperor also spoke: "It's time, get ready! It's a national celebration! First, enthrone the Crown Prince, then the Crown Princess." Ye Heng: "Let's do it together, let's enthrone the Crown Prince and Crown Princess together!" The Emperor: "That's fine!" The Queen: "Okay! Hurry up."

Guoguo looked at Chai Zhen and said, "Grandfather, look!" Chai Zhen thought for a moment and said, "Xiaodong is old, let's do it." Turning to Xia Hua, he said, "Prepare the betrothal gifts for our daughter." Guoguo: "I'll go talk to my uncle and ask him to pack the boxes. One hundred and twenty. Grandfather, do you think it's enough?" Chai Zhen said, "Of course it's not enough." Xia Hua listened. She couldn't even imagine a one hundred and twenty-unit dowry. She had a lot of money, and she could have that much if she just scraped it together. She couldn't just give up! Guoguo looked at her great-grandfather, then at Xia Hua. "We can't give too much, but we can't seem to give too little either." Chai Zhen thought about it and agreed that Guoguo was right. So he said, "Your Majesty, my family is preparing one hundred and twenty units of dowry!" Lu Xi understood what she should contribute, and it couldn't be too much! The emperor said, "Let the Ministry of Rites prepare it!" A group of people discussed the dowry. Guoguo went out and asked her uncle to order the boxes.

Huang Bao: "I also have a gift for Aunt Yan'er, not more than ten boxes." Old Mrs. Li also said: "I'll give five boxes." She added, "The eldest, the second, the third, and the fourth, each of you will give five boxes." Ye Heng: "I'll give thirty boxes." Chai Zhen thought about it, that would make sixty-five boxes, and he could give fifty more boxes himself, all right.

Guoguo came back and saw the family discussing how many boxes of dowry they would give. Ye Heng said, "Guoguo, I'll give thirty boxes. Don't you think it's too little?" "The value of a dowry lies in its practicality. Yan'er will need something in the future! Everyone, take out what you can and don't argue about who will give a certain number of boxes. Let's see how many we can pack. Let's see first. The boxes I made are different from the ones used by big families nowadays. The boxes I designed are locked and cannot be opened without a key! - It's equivalent to a box with a lid or a wardrobe nowadays. There is only one of its kind in the world!"

Huang Bao: "I'm so excited! I hold my cheeks with my hands, and my eyes are full of stars." "Mom's design must be good." One of the four little treasures said. Xiao Dong: "I'll take a look at the drawings and make a box like that!" Guo Guo: "Okay, you can see the first one when it's made." Xiao Dong: Okay.

Seeing everyone talking, Xiaodong called Yan'er and went to talk somewhere else. Arriving at Yan'er's room, they sat down. Yan'er went to make tea. Xiaodong asked, "Yan'er, did you miss me?" Yan'er: "You're so mean! Shame on you." Xiaodong stood up and walked over to Yan'er, saying, "It's been so long, and you really don't miss me! Hmm!" Xiaodong slurred his words. A grown man's voice was particularly captivating! "Yan'er!" Xiaodong boldly reached out, hugged Yan'er, and whispered in Yan'er's ear, "Hmm, did you miss me?" Yan'er shuddered! Having never experienced such a situation before, her face flushed with shame. She lowered her head and whispered, "Yes." Xiaodong finally heard what Yan'er said, "I missed him." "I missed Yan'er too. A lot." Xiaodong said, lowering his head and kissing Yan'er's lips. "Bang!" Yan'er lost consciousness. She let Xiaodong kiss her, demanding it! Xiaodong felt that the girl in his arms was out of breath, so he let go of her mouth and said, "Hey, why don't you know how to breathe?" Yan'er took a deep breath.

, her body slumped in Xiaodong's arms. Xiaodong picked up Yan'er and sat her on the sofa, holding her in his arms. Xiaodong thought again, and he did what he thought. He lowered his head and kissed Yan'er on the mouth again. Xiaodong felt his body heat up, and the girl in his arms softened in his arms. He couldn't continue. He opened his mouth, suppressing his desire. He closed his eyes. Neither of them spoke for a long time before Xiaodong recovered. Looking at the girl in his arms, "Hey, hold on a little longer, it's almost time. Wait until the wedding night, Brother Dong will let you enjoy happiness!" Yan'er said sullenly in Xiaodong's arms, "Hmm." Xiaodong: "You're still a little small! You're growing so slowly!" Yan'er said: "I've been eating very hard! I've grown a lot taller!" Xiaodong smiled: "Hmm, I've grown taller. Let me test your literary ability!" "Okay. Ask." As they talked, Xiaodong would occasionally sneak a kiss, asking for interest! ...

In the main hall, after dinner, the emperor, the empress, and Xiaodong returned to the palace. The gate to the Chai Mansion closed only after they watched the sedan chair drive away.