Rebirth: The whole family travels through time together: Fubao Koi is busy eating melons

Mr. Zhang took a sip of tea and nodded approvingly, "Good idea! In addition, the children are still young, so the three small courtyards in the backyard will be idle for the time being. They will be used when they grow up and set up their own families. The two-story building in front is spacious, the children can live upstairs, and I can live downstairs alone."

Xu Liyun agreed: "I think so too. Each yard is of moderate size, just enough for one person, so you won't feel lonely, nor do you have to worry about crowding. We maintain it regularly to keep it clean."

In the front garden, the sun shines through the sparse clouds, dappling onto the emerald green grass. Three children are swinging on the swings as happily as little birds, and their clear laughter sounds as sweet as wind chimes on a summer morning.

Their figures are intertwined with laughter, as if forming a warm and harmonious picture.

If any one of them is missing, this balance will be broken, and their parents will surely be filled with anxiety and worry.

Zhang Laoer looked up at the sky with a gentle gaze, and suddenly seemed to remember something important. He turned to Zhang Mingyi, who was enjoying the swing, and said, "Mingyi, have you heard? The village chief mentioned that the provincial examination will begin soon. Are you interested in signing up for the Tongsheng examination and giving it a try?"

"I've already signed up," Zhang Mingyi responded easily. His voice rose and fell as the swing swung, but he couldn't hide his confidence. "Teacher Tan personally helped me with the formalities. He thought I should seize this opportunity and try my hand. They have full confidence in me and think I am fully capable of becoming a Tongsheng. Teacher Tan also said that if I can really succeed, I will become the second youngest Tongsheng in the history of Chengguan County!"

Hearing this, the young lady turned her head curiously, with surprise in her eyes, "Why is he only the second youngest? Is there already an even younger child? This is simply unbelievable! We all know your age, so how talented must the other child be!"

"It is indeed amazing. It was about 20 years ago. I can't remember the specific name of the child prodigy named Jiang. But Teacher Tan always praised him highly. It is said that the child passed the Tongsheng exam at the age of seven, became a Xiucai at the age of ten, and won the Liyuan exam at the age of twelve. At the age of fifteen, he directly won the No. 1 spot and entered the palace to hold an important position. Maybe because he was from Minghua College, he was always regarded as a role model by the teachers."

The young lady couldn't help but give a thumbs up and exclaimed: "That's amazing!"

Grandpa Zhang stood by, his face filled with a loving smile, "Good boy, you should learn more from this senior, and strive for the honor of a top scholar for our family in the future."

"Hey, such achievements are not so easy to compare. I will try my best."

Although Zhang Mingyi was a little nervous, he was not completely without confidence. After all, he had completed his university studies and practiced calligraphy for more than a dozen years. With further studies in the academy, even if it was difficult to win the top spot, he should still have a good chance of winning the title of a juren.

Changing the subject, Zhang Mingyi seemed not to want to talk about studying anymore. "Dad, speaking of moving to a new home, which guests do you plan to invite? Personally, I would like to invite Tan Yulin to have dinner with us, so that he can witness our family's new look and status in the village with his own eyes."

"Invite as many people as you like, and invite all the classmates you are close to in the academy to have a good time. As for me, I plan to invite the folks in Taohua Village to gather at home. We can arrange a banquet of about 20 tables in the cafeteria. We will invite the relatives and friends who are closer to us to sit in our yard. Of course, we must also invite Mrs. Hu's family and Mr. Zhang. After all, our family can't be what it is today without their help and support. As partners, it is natural to invite them."

Xu Liyun then added: "Also, don't forget the kind-hearted Ling Wen. He helped us transport the saplings without asking for a penny. Although we did save him first, he has already done more than enough in return."

"I'm sure I can invite him, but how can I contact him? He's always busy and running around, and I've never heard him tell me where he lives."

Xiao Hei planted his hooves firmly in front of the gate of the villa. He seemed to be able to feel the atmosphere of the upcoming long journey, and a light white mist came out of his nostrils.

Zhang Laoer and his wife had expressions of reluctance and expectation. They spoke to Ding Yunfeng and Aunt Guo in gentle and detailed tones, explaining every matter in the villa in detail, fearing that there would be any omissions.

Xu Liyun swiftly picked up two cloth bags full of dry food. The bags were heavy and exuded the warmth of home. She stepped lightly onto the carriage, her movements dignified.

As soon as Xia Yue saw Grandpa Zhang and the three children, she bowed and saluted, her voice clear and respectful: "Grandpa Zhang, three young masters, the master and the mistress have carefully arranged a carriage and are waiting for you in the carriage."

Xiao Youniang had just returned from the market, carrying a few lively chickens and ducks in her hands. Her cross-body bag, which contained her precious computer, was tightly pressed against her body. A sly smile flashed in her eyes.

Well, this trip was just a simple trip to the temple to burn incense and worship Buddha. She thought that even if the computer was not taken out, no one would notice this small conflict between modernity and tradition.

"Hey, mother, didn't you say you would prepare two carts to go out? How come only Xiao Hei, the loyal old horse, is left to pull our cart?"

Zhang Mingyi climbed into the carriage nimbly while asking his mother questions curiously, with confusion written all over his innocent face.

Xu Liyun smiled slightly and answered with gentle eyes, "The manor is short of manpower recently, so it's perfect for Xia Yue to stay and help mix a new batch of perfume. Besides, an extra carriage can also help with transportation to the county. Your father and grandfather are both good drivers, and Xiao Hei is even stronger. The carriage is spacious enough to carry the warmth of our family."

Xiao Hei seemed to understand his owner's praise. He held his head high, wagged his tail gently, and his deep eyes seemed to sparkle with pride, as if he was the proudest horse in the world.

In Zhang Laoer's memory, the route to Hongsi Temple is still vivid.

The Taoist temple is located in a quiet place at the junction of Yanzhou and Pingzhou. I remember there is a winding path leading directly to it.

Just follow the river downstream to Hecun, pass through the peaceful and quiet Anhe Town, and then head straight north. It will take about two hours to reach your destination by horse-drawn carriage.

Along the way, in the fields full of spring, the hardworking figures of villagers can be seen everywhere. They are either plowing or planting, sowing the seeds of hope, their faces filled with expectations for a good harvest in the future.

The carriage sped along the country road, raising dust but also carrying a unique pastoral poetic feeling.

As the sun set in the west, when the afterglow of the setting sun spread over the earth, they finally arrived at the long-missed Hong Temple.