Armed with a machete and a gun, armed with a system, they fled the famine.

Chapter 450 Achieving Twice the Result with Half the Effort

Zhao Yan and her group traveled on the road, stopping frequently. What should have been a two- or three-day journey took them two extra days to reach the capital.

There were still soldiers guarding the city gate, but these soldiers were clearly different from those of the previous dynasty.

The soldiers of the previous dynasty treated the common people entering the city with rudeness and contempt, but now these soldiers are much better. When they see elderly women, they will even ask those in front to give way and let them go first.

Zhao Yan and the others entered the city very smoothly.

As soon as they entered the city, Zhao Yan told Yang Sanlang to head to the house that Dou Qingran had found for them.

Fortunately, the place was not hard to find, and Yang Sanlang quickly found it based on his memory.

"Finally here."

Tian Xiu'e got off the carriage carrying her youngest son, Gou Dan, and whispered to Zhao Yan, "If we don't get to our destination soon, my back will be ruined."

The main problem is that her dog, Gou Dan, is only a few months old and can't walk yet. She has to carry him when getting in and out of the car. If it weren't for so many people helping to share the burden, she would never dare to take such a small child on a long trip.

Zhao Yan gave her the same relieved smile.

She doesn't have to hold any of her kids, they're just too noisy.

Throughout the journey, the group never had a moment of peace, constantly arguing over inexplicable reasons.

Zhao Yan has acted as their referee countless times along the way, and she's starting to get scared of them.

"Let's go in first."

Zhao Yan said something to Tian Xiu'e, then took one of them by the hand and walked inside.

This is the first time they've all been to this courtyard, so we need to arrange their accommodations first.

To avoid any trouble, Zhao Yan finally suggested that the family simply find a courtyard to stay in.

Yuan Yutang and the others naturally agreed.

The group quickly found a place to stay and settled in.

After resting for a night, everyone except Yuan Yutang, Su Yanzhi, and Yuan Gang stayed behind. Everyone else went with Zhao Yan and Yang Sanlang to the Dou residence to find Dou Xingyan.

"Sister Zhao, Sister Tian, ​​what brings you here?"

When Dou Xingyan saw them, she immediately grabbed Zhao Yan and wouldn't let go.

"I thought you wouldn't come to the capital until next month."

Zhao Yan and the others were welcomed into the private room by Dou Xingyan and took their seats.

Zhao Yan smiled and pointed at Zhao Xiaomi and the others.

“Ask them, isn’t it them who insisted on coming to the capital?”

Tian Xiu'e smiled, glanced at Zhao Xiaomi, and said, "Xiaomi and the others must want to see Aunt Xingyan as soon as possible, right?"

Zhao Xiaomi and Yuan Tianbao nodded their heads so hard they looked like they had epilepsy.

Zhao Xiaomi said without blinking, "Yes, I want to come to the capital to see Aunt Dou as soon as possible. I miss her."

It's definitely not that they wanted to skip school.

Yuan Tianbao naturally used the same rhetoric.

As for Zhao Yunjie and Zhao Yunqi, the two brothers were completely led by Yuan Tianbao and Zhao Xiaomi; they could go anywhere.

Dou Xingyan chuckled and then hugged Zhao Xiaomi and gave her a good rough time.

After a round of laughter and banter, Yang Sanlang asked her about her marriage to Shen Yu.

How are the wedding preparations going? How far have they progressed?

Dou Xingyan said shyly, "I've basically finished the tour."

Zhao Yan couldn't help but tease, "Then only the last step is left: the groom to marry the bride, hehe."

Hearing this, Dou Xingyan became even more embarrassed.

"Sister Zhao, you're teasing me again."

"Hehehe."

Zhao Yan couldn't help but smile and ask, "How am I teasing you? Isn't it your wedding with Shen Yu in just over a month? Xingyan, are you embarrassed? Hehe."

Everyone wore a relieved smile.

After that, Zhao Yan and her group settled down in the capital.

After resting at home for a few days, Zhao Xiaomi and the others started clamoring to go out for a stroll.

Thus, Zhao Yan was forced to follow behind several little children and begin a carefree life of eating, drinking, and having fun in the capital.

After going out for half a month straight, Zhao Xiaomi and the other kids were so tired that they said they never wanted to go shopping again.

Zhao Yan smiled at them, but said, "Don't be like that. The capital is so big, there are still so many places we haven't visited. We've come all this way, if we don't see everything in one go, who knows when we'll be able to come back next time? Everyone, please rest well at home today, and we'll continue tomorrow."

"Ah! Mother (Auntie), no!"

Zhao Xiaomi and the others immediately wailed in despair.

They were just a few little kids under ten years old!

If we keep walking like this, my legs will give out.

Tian Xiu'e watched them compete from the sidelines, laughing so hard she couldn't stand up straight.

After laughing for a while, she said to Zhao Xiaomi and the others, "Alright, alright, if you don't want to go out, then stay home and rest for a couple of days. Once you've rested, you'll need to get back into the swing of things and continue learning from Uncle Yuan and the others at home."

It's in children's nature to be playful.

But after playing around, it's time to start studying.

After hearing Tian Xiu'e's words, Zhao Xiaomi and the others all drooped their faces again, looking utterly hopeless.

Oh my God!

No!

They don't want to learn anything!

"Ok, deal."

Zhao Yan made the final decision, deciding on the upcoming schedule.

From then until the day before Dou Xingyan's wedding, Zhao Xiaomi and the others could only stay at home and study diligently.

Early May, the day before Dou Xingyan's wedding.

Zhao Yan and Tian Xiu'e left the children with their husbands and went to the Dou residence to make the bed for Dou Xingyan and tidy up the bridal chamber.

Dou Xingyan has now been granted the title of Princess by Dou Qingran. Shen Yu and she have discussed getting married, which means that Shen Yu will marry into the royal family as a prince consort.

That evening, Zhao Yan and Tian Xiu'e did not leave, but stayed at the Dou residence to accompany Dou Xingyan.

The next morning, Zhao Yan began to do Dou Xingyan's makeup.

The palace naturally sent etiquette matrons and servants to attend to her, but Dou Xingyan disliked their makeup as being too old-fashioned and serious, so she didn't use them and only had Zhao Yan do her makeup.

Zhao Yan bought a set of top-tier cosmetics from the system's store and applied them to Dou Xingyan's face.

In less than half an hour, she had completed her task.

"Alright, see for yourself if you're satisfied?"

Dou Xingyan slowly opened her eyes and looked up at the woman in the mirror.

Upon seeing it, they were immediately stunned.

Is this... her?

Why is her makeup completely different from her usual look?

The woman in the mirror had rosy lips, white teeth, and exquisite features; she was simply stunning!

Tian Xiu'e couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

"Xingyan, snap out of it! Were you startled by your own beauty?"

Dou Xingyan quickly came to her senses and said rather embarrassedly, "No, I was just amazed by Sister Zhao's makeup skills."

"Sister Zhao, you're amazing."

She gave Zhao Yan a thumbs up.

Zhao Yan smiled, her eyes and brows beaming with joy.

"It's alright, mainly because you're naturally beautiful, so makeup is much easier to do."