The lucky girl in the village has a good way of making money.

Chapter 533: Trip to Beijing (Two chapters in one)

The school started the next day. Old Man Li walked around the foot of Nanshan Mountain with his hands behind his back, listening to the sound of reading coming from the school. He looked at Clan Leader Li and Village Leader Liu who were also strolling around, and they both couldn't stop smiling.

As soon as I got home at noon, I couldn't help but mutter to Old Yuan, "You can take a walk in the afternoon and go to the foot of Nanshan Mountain to listen to the sound of children reading. It's really nice to hear."

Old Yuan poured him a cup of hot water from the table and said, "I don't have as much free time as you do. Shi Liu will be leaving tomorrow, and Rong Zong's wife and Kang Ge'er will also be leaving. I don't have the energy to think about this."

"Leaving tomorrow?" Father Li was shocked. "Didn't you say you would leave after the Lantern Festival? And where is Shi Liu going? Isn't she going to the state capital?"

Having said that, he simply got up, not even bothering to drink the hot water, and went quickly to the backyard.

Before entering the garden, he ran into Shi Liu who was running and playing with Bao Zhu in the garden. Old Man Li strode over and said, "Shi Liu? Why are you leaving tomorrow? Where are you going now?"

Seeing that Father Li had arrived, Shi Liu waved her hands, so Sui Lu and the others took her place to play with Bao Zhu first, while coming over to answer Father Li's words, "Grandpa, looking at the weather, it may rain in a few days. Tomorrow is a good day to go out, so let's set off tomorrow. I plan to send my eldest sister-in-law and Kang Ge'er to the state capital to find my eldest brother, and then continue north to the capital."

"Going to the capital?" Old Man Li was shocked. The capital, that's where the emperor lives, a place he had never thought about in his life. His granddaughter was going to the capital?

Oh, his heart is so full of pride.

"Grandpa doesn't ask you why you're going to the capital, but you've never been there before. The journey is long and winding, and it's under the emperor's rule, so there are many rules. You'll have to bring more people with you!"

Shi Liu nodded, "Grandpa, don't worry. I'm going north with Liu Dongjia this time. You don't have to worry about my safety. When I get familiar with the capital, I'll buy a large house. Next year, I'll take you and grandma to the capital to play and see the world!"

Hearing that they were going north with Liu Dongjia, Old Man Li felt relieved. Liu Dongjia often went to the capital and was familiar with the place. What's more, the Liu family's relatives were from the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion, and it was said that the crown prince was the fifth prince, so they were relatives. With Liu Dongjia taking care of them in the capital, nothing would happen.

Hearing his granddaughter say that she wanted to buy a house in the capital, and that she would take them to the capital to broaden their horizons in the future, Father Li became excited. "Lijing is so far away, it's not like going to the prefectural capital. Your grandma and I are old, I'm afraid we can't afford it, right?"

Shi Liu said, "How can you and grandma be old? You are still young! As for you, just eat and drink well every day, drink medicinal food often, and practice the Tai Chi I taught you every morning. You will definitely be in good health and live a long life! Not to mention going to the capital, even traveling around the world will be no problem!"

Father Li laughed, "Hey! Don't worry, Grandpa will take good care of himself and make sure your grandma practices with me every day. The little old lady just doesn't like to move, I'll tell her later!"

Then he said, "Then you play with Baozhu first, and Grandpa will go to the front to have a drink of water!"

Having said that, he turned around and strode away.

Shi Liu looked at them, shook her head and laughed, then turned to look at Bao Zhu who was having a great time playing Eagle Catches Chicken with Sui Lu and the others, and went over to pick them up, "You must listen to your grandma and great-grandma at home, okay? When your aunt comes back, I'll buy you lots of fun things!"

Baozhu hugged Shiliu's neck, her eyes moving quickly, and she said eloquently, "Okay, little aunt, can I have something first?"

"What do you want?"

"I want a big goose, a big soft goose, a big goose like a little girl!"

"You have a very cunning look in your eyes," Shi Liu laughed. "Okay, I'll ask Aunt Bai Cui to bring you a big goose later."

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Shi Liu was planning to go to the capital city, which was a plan she had made before the New Year. The puppet workshop had already stockpiled a lot of goods, and now that it had started production, it was working intensively. So it was a matter of no delay to open a shop.

This novelty must be sold in the capital, so she had to go to the capital to investigate and develop the shop. Then, she could start selling it at the same time as Damingfu.

This time, she will not be in partnership with Liu Dongjia in the toy puppet business. Shi Liu has already told Liu Dongjia about this. Moreover, the Liu family's focus this year is on the imperial business, so they can't spare the time to be in partnership on this. Liu Dongjia said that he would help her from the side, and she can always ask him for help if she has any problem.

Therefore, Shi Liu must go to the capital city in person.

Another thing is, if Fan Jin can really pass the provincial examination this year, he will definitely have to go to Beijing to take part in the metropolitan examination next year. It would be better to go to Beijing early and have a place to stay so as to avoid being hurried in the future.

Even though Fan Jin doesn't need it here, he will need it sooner or later to buy a property in the capital. The money will be wasted in his hands, and if he can buy property, the more the better.

This time, she had arranged who she would take with her and who she would not take with her. Hu Zhen and Liang Zheng would stay at home to protect the house, and she would only take Zuo Cheng. In addition, she would take Wei Xing's brothers, Ke Hu, and Geng Biao, the top escort, and they would be traveling with Liu Dongjia, so there was more than enough manpower.

You can also bring some Sui Lu and Fu Dong.

On the fifth day of the first lunar month, Fudong, Jiang and others came back from Erlizhuang to receive orders. As for the family affairs, Shi Liu asked Tian Li to assist his second brother Li Rongyu, while Lu Dong continued to keep an eye on the sheep workshop.

As for Jiang Bing, Li Chunxi and Ma Xiwen, she took them all away.

Jiang Tongze was appointed as the chief steward, and was going to inspect the businesses in various places for her. He had already set out yesterday.

With Mrs. Lu and her second sister-in-law watching over the puppet workshop, Shi Liu was completely relieved.

Everything is arranged and there are no mistakes, that's it.

But that night, Shi Liu had to call Hu Zhen and Liang Zheng to give them some serious instructions, reminding them that no matter what time it was, they must protect the safety of everyone at home. If there was any unusual movement, they should immediately take shelter in Dazaozhuang - even if they had to give up their workshop and other external properties, personal safety was the most important thing.

Early in the morning, when it was just daybreak, the Li family mansion at the east end of the village was already brightly lit and the gate was open. Sui Lu and others were going outside to get things. There were four carriages and several horses parked in a row at the door.

In the main hall, Song was holding Kang Ge'er with tears in her eyes, feeling very reluctant to let him go. Next to her, Lin was holding Baozhu, kissing her and crying.

Old Mrs. Yuan, Old Man Li, and Li Jihe were also secretly sad.

This kind of farewell is truly the most tearful moment.

Li Rongzhang looked at Shi Liu with eyes full of reluctance, "Second sister, it's a long way to the capital, you have to take good care of yourself!"

Li Rongyu looked at Shi Liu and said, "Shi Liu, be careful when you go out. Don't worry about home. Don't worry, your second brother is here. He will take good care of your grandparents, parents, and the workshop."

Shi Liu nodded, and couldn't help but tell Li Rongzhang and Li Rongtan to study hard and let the second brother take care of the family. Seeing that it was getting late, she walked towards Song and comforted her, "Mom, don't cry so much that your eyes are damaged. You cried enough last night. It's not that far away. When I come back from the capital, I will take you to the state capital to stay for a while. Our family has a big house in the state capital, and dad personally had people make furniture for us. We should stay there more often, right? Then you will be able to see Kang Ge'er."

Song nodded, handed Kang Ge'er back to Mama Liu, reached out to hold Shi Liu's hand, and gently said, "Be careful when you go out, take care of yourself, mother is waiting for you to come back home, ah."

"Got it, Mom, I'll be back soon."

Song responded, and then took the pearl from Lin's hand, "Don't worry, I will take good care of it."

How could Mrs. Lin be worried? Her daughter has been taken care of by her mother-in-law since she was born. Her mother-in-law loves Baozhu very much and she just can't bear to let her go. Now she is gone, she won't be able to look after Baozhu every day. As a mother, how can she bear to let her go?
After a reluctant farewell, they finally left the house, but before they got on the carriage, the Jiang and Huang families next door came to see them off. They kept talking to each other and delayed the process further. After that, the workers in the workshop also came to work one after another. Knowing that Shi Liu was going on a long journey to the capital, they inevitably gathered around to see her off, wishing her a safe journey and coming back soon.

When they finally got on the carriage, they drove all the way to the village entrance. Song and others were still following behind. At the village entrance, clan leader Li and village head Liu were also waiting.

There was another delay, and when we finally walked down the stone bridge and went up the official road, Mrs. Lu and Mrs. Zhu were actually standing by the roadside waiting for us.

Seeing this, Shi Liu hurriedly got off the carriage and asked, "Aunt, why are you waiting here? Didn't I tell you yesterday not to come and see me off? It's cold this morning, why didn't you wear more clothes?"

Lu smiled and said, "I'm wearing a lot of clothes, so I'm not cold."

When her future daughter-in-law goes on a long journey, how can she, as the mother-in-law, not come to see her off?

As he spoke, he took the porcelain bowl wrapped in cotton from Mrs. Zhu and handed it to Shi Liu, "This is the bird's nest I stewed on a low fire last night. Take it and eat it while it's hot."

Then he handed over a food box, "These are some snacks made by Mrs. Zhu. There are the almond cakes that you said were delicious last time. Take them and eat them on the way."

Shi Liu took it and gave it to Sui Lu and Fu Dong to carry. She was very touched and said, "Thank you for your concern, Auntie."

Unexpectedly, it was not over yet. Mrs. Lu took off the bag on her back and said, "This is a small blanket I made for you. It was made by imitating your doll. It was Jin'er who reminded me to use goose feathers for the inner layer. It is very thin and light, and it is also very warm. It is cold all the way, and it is uncomfortable to sit in the carriage. You can put this small blanket on your body to protect your legs and knees, and you will be more comfortable."

Shi Liu really didn't know what to say. "Aunt, I appreciate your kindness. Please take care of yourself at home."

Lu nodded, smiled and took a step back, "Let's go, it's getting late, don't delay and hurry on."

After getting on the carriage, Shi Liu lifted the curtain and looked back, waving at Lu, "Aunt, please go back soon!"

Just then, Mrs. Fan and Huang Chunni came out from the back and were going to the puppet workshop. Mrs. Lu nodded, watched the carriage go away, and went back to the village with the two of them.

During this journey, Shi Liu and Lin took a carriage so they could talk. Looking at the things that were brought up, Lin also teased Shi Liu, "Your future mother-in-law is so kind to you."

It's really good.

Shi Liu was sure in her heart, but she teased Lin and asked, "Is your mother-in-law not treating you well?"

Lin smiled: "Of course that's good, we are all good, we have met the best mother-in-law in the world!"

Kang Ge'er, who was held in Mother Liu's arms, just woke up and cried for milk. Lin took him over and fed him. The little guy burped and snuggled in his mother's arms and fell asleep sweetly.

Lin looked at her son's sweet sleeping face, raised her head and looked at Shi Liu again, and couldn't help saying, "Fan Jin came to give us a New Year gift before the New Year. I saw that he was very respectful and polite to our family, and he was also very considerate in his words. He made Grandpa and father-in-law laugh so hard that they couldn't stop. Everyone likes him very much. I think when you, Shi Liu, give birth to a child, the child will definitely be smart, cute and beautiful."

She gave birth to a child?

Shi Liu glanced at Kang Ge'er, but smiled without saying anything.

Seeing that she was just smiling and not talking, Lin said, "You are so pretty, smart and capable, and Fan Jin is also a scholar. You two should have more children, otherwise it would be a pity."

"It depends on fate." Shi Liu smiled and quickly shifted her gaze. She took out the porcelain cup and took out two tea bowls to hold the food. "This bird's nest must be eaten while it's hot. It won't be good if it gets cold later."

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Because I got up early to see him off, I was delayed and hurried all the way. By the time I entered Luoshui City, it was already noon.

Geng Zhong and the others took the ceremonial carriage to have dinner and then went directly to the dock to wait. Shi Liu and Lin's mother and son took the carriage driven by Zuo Cheng, and with Ke Hu, they went straight to the Meng family.

Li Xiangli didn't know that they were leaving today, and Shi Liu didn't tell her when they came back on the night of the second day of the Chinese New Year.

I'm about to leave, so I came over to see my niece and say hello.

When they arrived at the Meng family, Li Xiangli was surprised that the two sisters-in-law came together. She hurriedly invited them in and asked the maid to cook. They had just eaten and Meng Dongsheng had already gone out and returned to the shop.

After sitting down and talking, he was shocked to hear that his sister-in-law was taking the children to the provincial capital, and Shi Liu was going to the capital. After coming to his senses, he hurriedly reminded Shi Liu to be careful and pay attention to safety on the way.

Shi Liu had heard this many times today, but she still responded with a smile, "Don't worry, big sister. I have so many people accompanying me. How can I not be able to take care of myself? I'm not a child anymore."

Li Xiangli thought about it and it made sense. This little sister whom she had raised since childhood had grown up without her noticing. She was more mature and capable than her sister, and more like an elder sister.

"I know you are capable and can take care of yourself, so I am worried. When you arrive safely in the capital, please send someone to send a letter back to let me know if it is convenient."

"I see, big sister. You, on the other hand, should take good care of yourself as well. If anything happens, just send someone to send a letter home. My second brother and the others are all at home."

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After staying here for lunch, Shi Liu and his group didn’t sit for long. They quickly said goodbye and set off to the pier to meet up with the others.

The big ship chartered by the Liu family can go directly from here to Tongzhou. It's all waterway and it takes half a month to travel.