Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 11904

Yang Ruoqing was amused by his words, "You silly child, you're a father now, and you still say such childish things!"

Dazhi, however, said earnestly, “This isn’t childish talk; it’s serious. Mother’s life experience far surpasses what I, your son, can gain from a few years of dull-witted reading. I still want to hear what you have to say!”

Hearing her son's words, Yang Ruoqing felt truly relieved.

Everyone hopes that when their son grows up, he will still be close to his mother, obedient, and a mother's "leather jacket" (a metaphor for being devoted to her).

Nobody wants to raise a rebellious child who goes against their wishes.

but--

Yang Ruoqing's ideas are somewhat different from those of other parents. She believes that raising children will be a gradual process of letting go.

Parents cannot always maintain a strong desire to control their children's decisions.

Children are people, individuals with their own thoughts, and people should learn to respect others' ideas.

In particular, the fact that he has come this far is due to the hardship of studying. This is a height that Dazhi has reached through his own efforts. His family's help to him was only material.

He has to put in the real hard work himself, so Yang Ruoqing won't take on everything for him.

“Zhi’er, I’m very relieved to hear you say that,” Yang Ruoqing said again. “However, I can’t make this decision for you; you have to weigh it yourself. You’ve grown up now; you’re a real man.”

"After all, I am just a woman. I am not very knowledgeable about the career path and cannot give you advice."

"You can discuss it with your uncle later. Also, your father should be home in the next few days. If you have any questions, you can discuss them with him!"

When Dazhi heard that Luo Fengtang was coming back, his eyes lit up.

"That's great, Mom! My dad's coming home for the New Year this year, right?"

"correct."

There was something Yang Ruoqing wanted to ask, but she didn't dare. In fact, she even hoped that she wouldn't ask, and that Dazhi and Xiao Qiao wouldn't bring it up either.

That is--

"By the way, Mother, I was just about to discuss with you where I, Xiao Qiao, and Nini will spend the New Year this year."

Geek!

Yang Ruoqing's heart skipped a beat.

Just what she feared most came true. She really hoped that the three of them could stay here for the New Year and not go back to Yangzhou.

However, if they decide to go back, Yang Ruoqing can't stop them.

After all, they have relatives and friends in Yangzhou, and the three of them came here in February and have been living in Changping Village for more than half a year...

Logically speaking, Yang Ruoqing should be content after spending so much time with him this year. But how can one truly be content with something like a reunion?

The longer I spend with her, the less I can bear to be apart from her, especially watching Nini grow from such a tiny little baby with a soft neck to now learning to walk and even calling out "Nai Nai"...

How could Yang Ruoqing bear to be separated from her beloved granddaughter!
"Zhi'er, tell me, Mother is listening!"

Yang Ruoqing's smile was somewhat bitter, and her eyes were evasive and dazed.

“Mother, this is what I’m planning,” Dazhi said, “because we’ve been away from Yangzhou for more than half a year, and our relatives and friends, as well as Xiao Qiao’s family, probably all want us to go back.”

"Moreover, although the good news was delivered to Changping Village, many classmates and teachers in Yangzhou are still paying attention to this matter,"

"On this trip to Beijing, I met several classmates from Yangzhou. We made an appointment to get together during the Spring Festival and then visit our teacher to express our gratitude."

Hearing this, Yang Ruoqing basically understood what Dazhi meant.

"You're right. Ten years of hard study go unnoticed, but one success brings fame throughout the land. It's time to go back, not only to thank our teachers and maintain our friendships, but also to return home in glory with our relatives, friends, and fellow villagers!"

"Mother, it's not that bad. I'm not the top scholar, nor did I achieve the third-highest rank like my brother-in-law Jinling. I can't say I'm returning home in glory..."

"Zhi'er, it's already incredibly remarkable that you passed the imperial examination!"

The top 50 in the country—just think about what that means!
If this score were placed in the national college entrance examination system of later generations, it would be among the top 50 in the country. Those are the talents that the country will focus on cultivating. The admissions officers of several top universities and top majors would fight in your living room to snatch you up as a promising student!
Let alone the top 50 in the country, even the top 50 in your province, your scores are essentially hidden and protected. Admissions officers from prestigious universities will practically wear out your doorstep...

Therefore, Dazhi's achievement of this level is already incredibly impressive!
Even if Yang Ruoqing were to live ten more lifetimes, she still couldn't do it!

"When are you planning to set off? I'll prepare the things and contact the merchant ships in advance," Yang Ruoqing asked again.

This time when she goes back, she doesn't plan to rent a boat. Instead, she plans to buy a large boat, along with the captain and other professionals.

The ship's crew included skilled martial artists who escorted Dazhi and his companions back to Yangzhou.

After the New Year, they will definitely head north to the capital. They will travel by water, and since they have their own boats, manpower, and bodyguards, it will be much more convenient.

what?
Buying a ship and the related personnel would cost a considerable sum of money.

Sorry, Yang Ruoqing is so poor that all she has left is money.

Problems that can be solved with money are not problems for her.

“Mom, I originally planned to take them and the two of them with me after we finished the banquets for our relatives and friends in the last couple of days. I’m afraid that if we delay, the river will freeze over.”

"But I heard that Dad is on his way back, and I want to spend some time with him, so we'll set off after he gets back!"

"Alright, I'll do whatever you say. I'll arrange the boats for you in advance."

……

The next day, Luo the blacksmith, Yang Huazhong, Wang Cuilian, Sun Shi, Dazhi, Xiao Qiao, and Luo Wuyou, along with Tuantuan and Ehuang Yuanyuan, went to the Zuo family in Huguang County for a banquet, escorted by their family guards.

Zuo Jinling, the third-ranked student in high school, is hosting a banquet for his relatives and friends.

The Luo family are legitimate in-laws, so I definitely have to go and offer my congratulations.

Yang Ruoqing and Nini stayed at home instead of going because they had many things to do, and because Nini was too young and the journey was inconvenient.

Moreover, in the past, when they attended banquets, they would go and return on the same day, without staying overnight.

As evening fell, Yang Ruoqing was helping Rong Gu tidy up the quilts that had been drying in the yard, while Linglan played with Nini nearby, and Shaoyao and Ping'an were busy preparing dinner in the kitchen.

Xingwang peered out onto the main road outside the courtyard, waiting for the group of guests to return. He would rush into the courtyard immediately if anything happened.

Sure enough, a moment later, Xingwang's excited voice came from the front yard: "Madam, Madam, you're back, you're back!" Yang Ruoqing was holding a patter and patting the fine dust off the bedding. Even if the quilts were very clean after drying, this patting action was still necessary before bringing them back inside.

"Judging by the time, they should be back soon, but Xingwang is so excited that his voice is distorted," Yang Ruoqing said with a laugh.

The next second, a familiar voice, which I hadn't heard in a long time, came: "Qing'er, I'm back!"

……

Upon first seeing Luo Fengtang, Yang Ruoqing was somewhat dazed and dared not go forward to acknowledge him!

why?
Yang Ruoqing couldn't explain it!
It was clearly the Tang Ya Zi she knew—broad shoulders, long legs, his usual black robe, and a long sword hanging from his cold silver belt.

That face was one she recognized, a face so realistic it could be modeled, possessing the looks of a future top star.

However, Yang Ruoqing felt a long-lost, unfamiliar feeling towards Luo Fengtang!

"What's wrong? Weren't you just rushing out excitedly? Why are you refusing to acknowledge me now?"

While Yang Ruoqing was preoccupied with this strange feeling in her heart, Luo Fengtang had already thrown the reins to Xingwang and strode straight towards Yang Ruoqing.

He pulled off his black leather gloves, his large, warm hands gently supporting Yang Ruoqing's shoulders. He leaned down slightly, observing the astonishment on her face, but a mischievous glint flashed in his eyes.

When his voice reached Yang Ruoqing's ears again, she was greeted by his familiar aura... Yang Ruoqing finally came to her senses.

She looked up and sized up Luo Fengtang. "Tang Ya Zi? I feel like you've changed a bit?"

Luo Fengtang smiled but remained silent.

"It has to be my Qing'er, so clever!"

"Really? You look younger!"

Yang Ruoqing wasn't just making things up. When she first saw Luo Fengtang dismount and walk towards her, she felt a little dazed because it reminded her of the feeling she had ten years ago when Luo Fengtang returned from his campaigns and dismounted to walk towards her.

Ten years have passed, and the couple has entered middle age. Yang Ruoqing is 34 years old, and Luo Fengtang is 38. Their children have all started to get married, and even their granddaughter Nini has been born.

So even though others say that the couple takes good care of themselves, no matter how well they take care of themselves, it's just a comparison with their peers.

If you had photos from ten years ago, you could immediately see the ups and downs of the past decade. Time has left its mark on our faces and in our eyes...

But when Luo Fengtang returned this time, Yang Ruoqing felt as if time had turned back. The aura he exuded was just like it was ten years ago, full of vigor and soaring like the sun!

It's like... it's like seeing Chen'er's older brother!
"My God, Tang Ya Zi, you, you, how did you do that?" After confirming it, Yang Ruoqing covered her mouth in surprise.

Just as Luo Fengtang was about to speak, Rong Gu, who was standing to the side, also came back to her senses from the shock and brought over the brewed tea: "General, you must be tired from the journey. Please have some tea."

Luo Fengtang didn't look at Rong Gu, but simply raised his hand: "Let's not drink yet, let's talk to Madam first."

Ronggu then took the tea and returned.

Luo Fengtang looked around and realized that something was strange about the house since he came back.

“What about the others?” he asked.

Yang Ruoqing suppressed her urge to ask him how he regained his youth and explained first, "They went to Huguang County for a banquet and should be back in an hour or so."

“Okay,” Luo Fengtang nodded and looked away. “Qing’er, go back to your room first. I have a surprise for you!”

"what?"

Before Yang Ruoqing could react, Luo Fengtang scooped her up in his arms and strode towards the backyard.

Before leaving, he told Xingwang and Ronggu behind him, "I won't see anyone for the next half hour!"

Half an hour?

Xingwang and Ronggu looked at each other in bewilderment.

The two remained silent, but both saw the same suspicion and shock in each other's eyes.

Xingwang: Absence makes the heart grow fonder, half an hour... General, you're amazing!
Ronggu: Compared to the time it took her to serve a bowl of tea at her previous master's house, half an hour... Madam is truly blessed!
……

On the way to the backyard, Yang Ruoqing snuggled into Luo Fengtang's arms, inhaling his familiar scent, and recalling the words he had just spoken to Xingwang and Ronggu... Yang Ruoqing felt her face turn red and she was mortified!

Upon entering the dormitory, Luo Fengtang did not rush to carry her to the large bed as she had guessed, but instead placed her on a stool by the round table.

"Qing'er, sit still and don't blink. Let your husband perform a magic trick for you!"

Then, he knelt down in front of her, raised his hand, and turned the dragon-shaped ring on the ring finger of his left hand, a ring Yang Ruoqing had never seen before.

He had only turned the ring slightly, but the next second, something happened that almost made Yang Ruoqing's eyes pop out.

In his palm appeared a small, square wooden box that looked completely ordinary.

"My God, am I still half asleep?!"

Yang Ruoqing blinked hard.

This ring... She was just about to tease him, asking him why a grown man like him, who used to refuse to wear even half a piece of jewelry, was suddenly wearing a ring.
Was it a gift from one of your lovers?

As a result of what he did, Yang Ruoqing was dumbfounded.

"My goodness, Tang Ya Zi, what did you do on this trip? You even managed to get your hands on a spatial ring!"

Luo Fengtang originally thought that giving Yang Ruoqing this ring would give her a big shock, as he enjoyed seeing his silly wife's shocked expression. However, it turned out that she seemed to know something.

"A spatial ring? No, this is called a Qiankun Ring," Luo Fengtang said.

Yang Ruoqing nodded repeatedly: "I'm just asking you, can this ring hold a lot of things? Is storing and retrieving things connected to your thoughts?"

"That's exactly how it works. What, Qing'er, did you also have this ring?" This time, it was Luo Fengtang's turn to be surprised.

Yang Ruoqing's eyes were already shining: "How could I possibly have one? But in our world, there are tons of these rings in those online novels, the really awesome ones can hold an entire city!"

Luo Fengtang was even more shocked.

I thought to myself, my wife really is a time traveler, she knows so much. In front of her, there's no chance for me to show off at all.

"My ring can't hold that many things. I only put some weapons in it. I got them from a chance encounter in Bozhou." Luo Fengtang truthfully explained the origin of the items to Yang Ruoqing.