Traveling Through Farmhouses: Taking the Baby on a Famine Escape

Hearing this, Zhou Yuhao gritted his teeth and said angrily, "I've already married you, and there won't be anyone else. I won't get a divorce either. You don't need to say that anymore."

Why are you angry? Isn't this the reality of our times?

If there are so many scumbag men in modern times where monogamy is the norm, it goes without saying that in ancient times, when having multiple wives and concubines was commonplace!

"We're not discussing this. I think it's better to keep the divorce on hold, just in case."

Zhou Yuhao knew that his little wife hadn't listened to him at all, so he decided not to say anything more and let her prove him with her actions!

"I'd also like to discuss the child with you!"

Zhang Xixi looked puzzled as to what they had to do.

"Haven't you noticed that Da Bao doesn't like reading?"

She's always known about this!

“I know that Da Bao wants to be a general and likes riding horses and practicing martial arts. It’s good that you’re back, so you can teach him a bit.”

"You actually don't object!" Zhou Yuhao exclaimed in surprise.

"Why should I object? I support children in learning whatever they like, unless it's something bad."

Zhou Yuhao thought that Zhang Xixi would definitely not let the child join the army, after all, the battlefield was too dangerous and one could easily lose their life.

"As for joining the army, let's talk about that when he's older!"

"I thought you were really comfortable with Da Bao joining the army!"

Zhang Xixi rolled her eyes at Zhou Yuhao, "What mother would send her child to their death!"

Ancient warfare was nothing like modern warfare. With outdated weaponry, once you were on the battlefield, it was truly a matter of life and death.

Suddenly, a tiger's roar rang out!

It must be Xiao Jin and the others who are back. "You rest first, I'm going out!"

When Zhang Xixi arrived in the courtyard, the Jin family was already waiting for her, with two wild deer nearby.

"You've finally decided to come back!"

Little Jin barked a few times, "Master, we've missed you so much!"

The two tiger cubs tried to rub against her thighs, but Zhang Xixi stopped them.

"Wait a minute, you're too dirty, wash up first."

Upon hearing the tiger's roar, Zhou Fu and Sun Xiuxiu had already prepared the handkerchiefs, wooden brushes, and wooden basins that Xiao Jin and the others used, and brought them to the yard.

The two went back to fetch hot water, and Zhou Yujie and the others came out to help bathe Xiao Jin's family.

After finally managing to clean up both wild deer, I washed up and went to bed!

After taking a bath, Zhang Xixi fed them some spiritual spring water.

Two days later, Zhou Yuhao was able to get out of bed and walk around.

Zhang Xixi's family decided to go to the county to buy some New Year's goods.

They set off early in the morning, before dawn, with torches in hand. Zhou Damu drove a horse-drawn carriage with Zhang Xixi and the others inside, while Zhou Fu drove a mule cart with Zhang Wenbo and the others inside.

Except for Zhou Yuhao, who stayed behind to recover from his injuries, the rest of the family went to the hospital.

Upon arriving in the county town, they left their carriages and horses at the gate and then split up to continue their journeys.

Zhang Wenbo and Zhou Yujie took several children to watch the excitement and buy snacks.

Zhang Xixi and the others went to the West Market first to see if there were any fresh vegetables to buy and take back.

Afterwards, they went to the general store and did a big shopping spree, buying a lot of seasonings and candies.

Finally, they went to buy fabrics and jewelry, and Zhang Xixi and the others were carrying loads of things.

The big shopping trip is over, but Zhang Wenbo and his team haven't returned yet.

"Let's go have lunch first, and they'll come to the carriage to find us later."

Little Chen hesitated and said, "What if something happens to them? There are so many people here today!"

"Sister-in-law, don't worry! With your brother here, everything will be fine."

"Let's go!"

Zhang Xixi took them to eat a few bowls of wontons.

When they got back, Zhang Wenbo and the others were already waiting at the carriage storage area. Each of them had their hands full of things, including food and toys, and the children were playing and laughing.

"Big brother, have you had lunch yet?"

"Mom, we ate big meat buns," Da Bao said first.

"Is it delicious?" Zhang Xixi asked with a smile.

"It's so delicious!"

Zhang Wenbo also handed the steamed buns in his hand to Zhang Xixi and the others, saying, "These steamed buns from this place are really delicious. I bought these for you."

"We've already eaten, let's take it back and eat it again!"

Zhang Xixi took the steamed bun and handed it to Xiao Chenshi.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Zhang Wenbo said, "Then let's go back!"

They carefully drove the horse-drawn carriage out of the county town, because there were too many pedestrians on the road, and they were afraid that the carriage would hit someone.

I got home just as the sun was setting.

Hearing the sound of the carriage, Zhou Yuhao slowly walked out.

The two children jumped off the carriage, grabbed their toys, and went to show them off to him.

"Father, what do you think of my bow and arrow?"

"Father, look at my horse!"

"All is well, all is well!"

Zhou Yujie walked up to Zhou Yuhao and asked, "Big brother, have you had lunch yet?"

Zhou Yuhao nodded, "I ate it!"

"You didn't buy anything fun, didn't I give you money?"

Zhou Yujie whispered, "I'm an adult now, I don't play with toys anymore, I bought books!"

"So sensible!"

Zhang Xixi and the others then carried all the things they had bought downstairs.

Zhang Wenbo and the others took their belongings, said goodbye to Zhou Yuhao, and prepared to go home.

"Brother, wait a minute, take this meat back!"

Zhang Xixi gave Zhang Wenbo a ham and a string of sausages, but they couldn't carry them all.

"Little sister, this is too much!"

After Zhang Wenbo finished speaking, he glanced at Zhou Yuhao, wondering if his brother-in-law would have any objections.

Zhou Yuhao quickly called out to Zhou Damu, "Damu, help my brother-in-law and the others take them back."

"Brother-in-law, please don't refuse. This is a gift from us, so please make sure to take it back with you."

Zhang Xixi gave Zhou Yuhao an approving look, "You're pretty perceptive!"

Not stingy at all, that's good!

After Zhang Wenbo and the others left, Zhang Xixi and Sun Xiuxiu were tidying up their things. Seeing this, Zhou Fu took the two children to the back to change their clothes and then went to herd the cattle.

Put all the food in the kitchen first, and put the cloth in the main room first.

"Sister Xiu, take some time to make new clothes for Zhou Fu and the others with this fabric."

"Okay, thank you very much, boss!"

Because Zhang Xixi doesn't know how to sew, her family members all buy ready-made clothes, which she distributes to them one by one, even buying a set for Zhou Damu.

Before we knew it, it was Lunar New Year's Eve. Everyone in the family was busy cleaning the house, putting up couplets and window decorations, and preparing food.

Last year during the Spring Festival, we were still on the road fleeing famine, and no one was in a good mood.

This was Zhang Xixi's first New Year here, and it was a memorable occasion.

Today's meal is also very plentiful, with chicken, duck, fish, pork, venison, and white rice. This is what makes New Year's Eve dinner so satisfying.