Traveling Through Farmhouses: Taking the Baby on a Famine Escape

If they pass the imperial examination and become scholars, wouldn't that be an even greater achievement? Their new bride's family would also look at them with more respect.

If all goes well, Zhou Yujie's marriage is settled, and now she'll be busy with her own important matters.

Zhang Xixi told Zhou Yuhao about her idea of ​​going on a trip.

"My wife, I'll go too. It's too dangerous outside; I can protect you!"

Zhang Xixi wanted to go alone, so that it wouldn't seem strange if she took out anything along the way.

"What about the children? Someone has to look after them at home!"

Zhou Yuhao looked at Zhou Fu and the others, "Zhou Fu and the others can take care of things at home. Erbao and the others don't need to be worried about at the academy. As for Dabao?"

Da Bao quickly raised his hand, "I'll go with you guys too!"

Just as Zhang Xixi was about to refuse, Da Bao pleaded, "Mom, take me with you, please!"

Zhou Yuhao then said, "Honey, if you don't agree to take us with you, I'll take Da Bao and follow you wherever you go!"

Zhang Xixi raised her hand to her forehead, "Let me think!"

The man isn't worried about himself, but he can't take care of his baby.

Who knows if he might be careless and lose Da Bao?

"Dabao, how about Mom takes you out again next time? Let's just stay home this time!"

Da Bao looked at Zhou Yuhao and saw his father gently shake his head, so he knew what his father was thinking.

He turned back to look at Zhang Xixi and shook his head.

“Mom, I’m already ten years old. I’m all grown up now. I should go out and see the world. Unlike Erbao and the others who are good at studying and can leave here for a bigger stage, I stay in the village every day and have little experience. This will definitely not be good for my future life.”

Hearing these words, Zhang Xixi felt a pang of emotion, thinking that her son had grown up and had his own ideas!

"This is your own idea!"

Zhou Yuhao also looked at Dabao with suspicion. This didn't sound like something his silly son would say!

"Of course, after Erbao and the others went to school, I thought a lot. I used to say I wanted to be a great general, but I felt that was impossible. Now I have to think about what I want to do in the future!"

Da Bao is so sensible!

Looking at Da Bao who is growing up so fast, Zhang Xixi felt a little sorry for him.

For ordinary people like them, becoming a general is a very difficult thing; the only chance is to go to war.

"Dabao, you're still young. Right now, the most important thing is to learn your skills well, just in case you have the opportunity in the future!"

"real!"

Zhou Yuhao looked at Da Bao and said, "If you still want to be a general when you turn sixteen, I'll send you to the Northwest. I have some brothers there."

"Father, are you telling the truth?"

"Really, but only if you learn the skills well enough to beat me."

Da Bao nodded in agreement, "Okay, Dad, let's continue practicing martial arts tomorrow!"

Zhou Yuhao was taken aback; how did he get caught up in this too?

“If you don’t want to go out with your mother anymore, then you can leave your mother alone.”

Da Bao was in a dilemma. He was definitely worried about leaving his mother alone, but...

"Dabao, you know your mother's abilities. I can do it all by myself."

Zhou Yuhao found another reason, "Dabao, there are many tricks up your sleeve when it comes to bad people outside. I'm just afraid your mother will be fooled!"

Da Bao looked at his father and then at his mother, and fell silent.

This is too difficult!

Two little voices were fighting inside Da Bao's heart, but in the end, he was worried that his mother would win.

Moreover, being able to go out and play is something he has always dreamed of, and he can also practice martial arts outside.

This time, he plans to learn how to drive a horse-drawn carriage.

"Mother, please take Father and me with you! I'm really worried about you traveling alone."

Seeing Da Bao's pleading eyes, Zhang Xixi couldn't bear to refuse.

"Okay, but you have to do as I say on the way."

Since that's the case, I guess I'll have to bring these two burdens along, and having them around should make it easier to get past my mother.

Zhou Yuhao and Da Bao happily exclaimed in unison, "We understand!"

Zhou Yuhao immediately started planning the trip, saying, "The three of us should bring two horses and a carriage. Our carriage isn't very sturdy, so we need to reinforce it."

Since someone else is using it, why bother doing it yourself!

Zhang Xixi became a hands-off manager.

"You can arrange these things as you see fit. You can find Zhou the carpenter to make the carriage. As for the timber, take Wang Daniu and the others to the mountains to cut it. If you don't have enough money, come to me for it."

“Okay, I’ll arrange it right away!” Zhou Yuhao replied loudly.

Two days later, Zhou Yuhao had prepared the carriage and other things.

Zhang Xixi went to tell Chen Shi and the others about her trip, but Chen Shi and Zhang Dacheng both tried to dissuade her from going out.

However, when Chen learned that Zhou Yuhao was also going on this trip, she immediately changed her attitude.

"Since your son-in-law is going too, then you two go ahead! We'll take good care of things here at home. Have a good time!"

Chen silently hoped that her daughter and son-in-law's relationship would improve this time, and that they could have another child.

Zhang Xixi nodded, "Yes, but Mom, your double standards are too severe!"

Chen waved her hand, "There's no double standard here. You should go back and pack your things, or it might be too late by tomorrow!"

Zhang Xixi didn't say much!

After returning home, Zhang Xixi made arrangements for Zhou Fu regarding household matters, telling him to ask Chen Shi and the others at the Zhang family if he encountered any problems he couldn't solve.

The next day, Zhang Xixi drove a carriage containing two quilts and some other daily necessities.

Zhou Yuhao and Da Bao rode on the same horse, which Zhang Xixi often fed with spiritual spring water.

Although its appearance remains unchanged, its internal structure is now in its best condition, and it has excellent stamina.

We arrived in the county town at noon and went straight to the academy to pick up Erbao and the others.

We took them for a walk around the county, ate some good food, and then I sent them back home in the evening.

They also told them about their upcoming trip.

Erbao was very reluctant to be separated from his family when he heard the news. He was about to say that he would go too, but then he thought of his studies and swallowed his words.

"Go inside quickly! Study hard, we'll bring you gifts."

"Sister-in-law, please be careful when you're out!"

"Mother, please be careful!"

"Well! Come in!"

Zhang Xixi and the others only turned back after watching Erbao go inside.

They planned to stay here for one night and then head to Lingzhou Prefecture the next day.

"Let's go back and get some rest so we can leave early tomorrow."

"Ok!"