Zhong Xingwang always paid attention to the two carriages of the Ye family, especially noticing a young man’s unusual gaze among those transporting the grain.
Thus, Zhong Xingwang invested a bit of thought in this young man, yet it was inconvenient to probe for information during the search.
He certainly didn’t want to be oblivious to a rival in love nearby, but he also knew that for a girl as outstanding as Ye Luoqi, it was natural for young n to like her.
Falling in love with her secretly, being from the sa village, was a possibility.
Over the past few years, there had been no suitors at Zhong Xingwang’s door, but he simply didn’t fancy anyone else. This ti, in choosing a fiancée from a remote county, he found a girl to his liking.
He believed there must be so hearts broken, but he was not one to leave a trail of romances behind, and such secret crushes were buried deep in his heart.
As the person in charge of this grain transport, Li Zhihao had been preparing for over two days, and his family had packed his luggage for him.
In this venture, he took his son along for the challenge of "Father and Son Soldiers"!
Li Zhihao’s son, Li Anning, was only ten years old and was already nearly as tall as his father’s ears. He didn’t ride in the carriage but sat with the team hauling the grain.
Originally, he attended a private school, and like his cousin, he felt he wasn’t cut out for academics. Wanting to join his father in business, he seized the opportunity to go to the Capital City to learn a trade.
Li Zhihao agreed. If they could settle down in the Capital City, he could find a teacher there to instruct his son, perhaps even in bookkeeping, which would be beneficial.
After all, this profession was in demand, and their business would definitely need soone to do the job.
Li Zhihao knew the work of a bookkeeper, but since he was out creating a business, he was often busy and had to attend to many matters personally.
Having the chance to teach his son and let him gradually learn the skill would be ideal.
Li Anning sat in a grain-filled carriage, right next to the driver’s seat, spared from the fatigue of horseback riding.
That was also because he wasn’t tall enough yet and hadn’t mastered horse riding skills.
As they neared the county, his youthful face was filled with excitent. He longed to shout loudly, "I’m going to venture out into the world!"
Sitting in another carriage was Ye Wenjie, who was right beside his parents, his expression also brimming with excitent.
His young mind imagined visiting the Capital City, savoring its delicacies, and buying its toys.
The farthest he had ever been was a couple of visits to the county, and he thought that big cities might be better than their small places.
In the future, when chatting with others, he could recount the joy of his adventures and the noble and elegant items he had seen.
Hongji was also restless at this mont. Inspired by his daughter’s suggestion, he harbored ambitions of leaving the mountains within his lifeti.
This was the progress they had made step by step in their business over the years.
Through all the hard work and difficulties, he had gained much experience and had gradually beco a small business owner.
No longer would his children have to toil so hard, nor would he fret over every penny. Now, as long as he worked hard, money was not a concern!
Being able to protect his children and create a warm, prosperous ho for his wife and family was his duty as a man.
Mrs. Li’s heart was equally stirred; never in her dreams had she imagined that one day she would ride a carriage to the Capital City, not only marrying her daughter into a wealthy family.
She would also beco a landlord, envied by the village won, and one day go to the Capital City.
This was beyond reach for those from small areas like theirs, where walking was not an option, especially for those with hos and children.
Unless they were fleeing disaster or visiting relatives, she pictured not only having a house in the Capital City but also having relatives there.
The carriage was to reach the county gates but wouldn’t enter through them; it would pass by the gates and then head into the distance. Their caravan arrived by the gates.
It was already broad daylight, and more than half an hour had passed on their journey.
They saw a group of people waiting there—familiar faces, it seed, who had co to see them off. Their caravan paused montarily.
"Wet nurse..."
Tang Shunyan approached the two carriages; he and his friends had agreed to give their farewells at the city gates and then, after saying goodbye, go to the estate to play.
Last night, they had stayed at ho for the evening, and their families thought they had all returned ho.
Learning they still wanted to play, their families reluctantly agreed to continue ensuring soone protected them.
Once the carriage stopped, Ye Shiqi heard Tang Shunyan’s voice, instantly waking her. Her eyes looked outside... to be sent off so early in the morning, how thoughtful!
"Look, it’s the Tang Family’s schoolmates and those boys!" Ye Fengqi said joyfully.
"Their presence for our departure is truly thoughtful!" Ye Luoqi nodded in agreent.
Tang Shunyan saw the sisters looking out the window and Mr. and Mrs. Li and their son in another carriage.
He pulled out a bag of silver from his pocket, knowing that having wealth was beneficial on the road. He handed the silver to Mrs. Li, so he could feel more at ease.
"Young Master Tang, we have money; you should keep yours. You are still a child, you need not worry about these matters!" Mrs. Li, with a soft gaze, looked at Tang Shunyan and refused the money.
Hongji also said, "Young Master Tang, we are well-off, no need to give us money. In the next few days, if you play at the estate, be careful and stay safe!"
Zhong Xingwang also arrived and said, "Tang Shunyan, I’m here, so don’t worry!"
Ignoring him, Tang Shunyan, seeing the wet nurse wouldn’t take the money, approached the other carriage and handed the silver to Ye Shiqi.
"Qing, take this money, buy yourself so tasty treats, and don’t worry about spending it. There’s our Tang Family’s jade token inside. If you encounter any urgent situations or need silver, you can use the token at every Tang Family shop, Silver Tower, and bank in the Capital City."
Ye Shiqi... this young Master was so warm-hearted, a truly gentle soul. They might not need the bag of silver he offered, but that jade token was incredibly important.
She reached out to accept it, nodded, then placed the silver and the jade token into her space, examining the jade token with her Divine Sense.
The token bore the character "Tang," and its edges were inlaid with gold forming a sunflower, perhaps the emblem of the Tang Family.
This token was much more useful than money—using it, they might be able to enjoy food, drink, and entertainnt at all Tang Family properties without paying!
Hehe, it would save them quite a bit of money!
"Thank you, Brother Tang."
The other sisters of the Ye family... also expressed their thanks in turn.
Tang Shunyan quite liked Ye Shiqi’s straightforward and quick-witted intelligence.
"Take care and be safe on the road, and don’t eat food from strangers. Make haste to the Capital!"
"Mhm, mhm."
Mrs. Li watched the exchange and saw her daughter accept Tang Shunyan’s silver. She felt sowhat helpless; Young Master Tang was too kind to their family.
"Thanks, huh?" Zhong Xingwang finally understood Tang Shunyan’s intentions.
There were so things he couldn’t do himself, but he communicated with a man’s understanding, giving Tang Shunyan’s arm a pat.
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