I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 219 Preparing to Go to the Capital

Xiao Siyue had previously made 10 times her initial bet at Qianlai Casino.

And he guessed correctly; some gamblers did indeed have bad intentions and secretly followed Lan Ming when he left. In the end, it was Shi Hai who helped resolve the situation.

This trip took more than a month in total, and they didn't return to Xiaojia Village until late August.

As soon as she arrived home, Old Mrs. Xiao gave her a big hug: "My precious granddaughter is finally back."

"Grandma," Xiao Siyue rubbed her head against Old Lady Xiao and called out in a soft, sweet voice.

"Grandpa, we're back." Xiao Sizhe and Xiao Siyu bowed to Grandpa Xiao at the same time.

"Yes, it's good that you're back." Old Master Xiao was overjoyed. He already knew about Xiao Sizhe's results and was very happy. This was the second top scholar in their family. He would go and tell the ancestors about it in a little while.

Offer a couple more sticks of incense to our ancestors, so that they may continue to bless the Xiao family.

"Grandpa and Grandma, have you finished harvesting the corn in the field?" Xiao Siyue asked with great concern.

"Haha, all harvested, all harvested." Old Master Xiao was even happier when he thought about the corn yield.

"Yes, Yue'er, you wouldn't believe it, every household in our village harvested several bushels of grain. Everyone is very grateful to our family." Old Mrs. Xiao's eyes narrowed with laughter.

"That's good." This time they planted more than 100 mu of corn, so the harvest is naturally much better than before. In addition, with the corn planted in Qianyuan County, there should be plenty left.

Xiao Siyue originally intended to bring it with her when she went to the capital, but it seems that it will be difficult for them to carry it. They should write a letter to the court and ask them to come and get it themselves.

Thinking of this, Xiao Siyue hurriedly went back and wrote a letter to Xiao Qinian, explaining what had happened.

The next day, the Xiao family gathered together.

Grandpa Xiao sat at the head of the table, looking at the Xiao family members.

"Now that the provincial examinations are over, it's time for us to prepare for our trip to the capital. You all take care of your own affairs, and we'll leave in a month at the latest."

Upon hearing this, everyone smiled.

"Also, you should take this time to visit your parents' home. Once you go to the capital, you don't know when you'll be back." Old Master Xiao was actually a little reluctant to leave Xiao Family Village, after all, this was their family's roots.

Upon hearing this, everyone who had just been happy stopped smiling.

Seeing the somewhat somber atmosphere, Xiao Siyue quickly said, "Grandpa, we're not too far from the capital. If you want to come back sometime, we can come back and visit. Don't be reluctant."

Upon hearing this, everyone realized, "Yes, it's not like they're not coming back."

"Yes, yes, Yue'er is right. Grandpa misunderstood." Grandpa Xiao's face relaxed.

"Father, I wonder what the capital is like?" Xiao Qiren's face was full of longing. The capital.

“It must be incredibly prosperous there. The best things in our Great Zhou are all in the capital,” said Old Master Xiao. Although he had never been there, he had heard of it.

"Alright, you all go about your business, hurry up, especially the eldest brother." Old Master Xiao began to urge everyone on.

"Father, don't worry, I've already started taking care of it." Ever since Xiao Qinian mentioned going to the capital before the New Year, he has been making preparations.

After the others left, Xiao Siyue said, "Grandpa, do you want my aunts and uncles to come to the capital with us?"

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Xiao said, "Your younger aunt is willing, but your older aunt is somewhat hesitant."

Xiao's family has a business and has made a lot of money in recent years, so they are confident and not afraid even if they go to the capital.

However, in Aunt Xiao's family, Uncle Xiao was only a scholar. He could work as a teacher in this small town, but it would probably be difficult for him to do so in the capital.

Xiao Siyue understood this, but there was no need to worry about it. Her cousin Le'an from her aunt's family was a good person and capable. He used to deliver goods with the escort agency. Actually, she had an idea.

"Grandpa, you can talk to Auntie about this again. If it doesn't work, then forget it and we can talk about it later." Xiao Siyue didn't press the issue.

"Yes, Grandpa knows."

Grandma Xiao looked at Xiao Siyue with loving eyes. Her granddaughter was very thoughtful. She knew that part of the reason why Xiao Siyue helped her two aunts was because of the old couple.

After talking with her grandparents for a while, Xiao Siyue left and went to her room.

Previously, Grandma's family had agreed to go to the capital, and Xiao Siyue had even written to Lin Qin, asking her to see if she could find a shop with a small courtyard in the capital so that Grandma's family could be settled in.

She's starting to think about her future plans. She can still hide herself in these small places, but if she goes to the capital, she'll probably be found out very quickly if she does anything.

She lacked confidence in protecting herself, so she had no choice but to seek refuge, and the best option was Emperor Zhou.

Xiao Siyue was feeling melancholy in her room, but Old Master Xiao in the main room had already happily gone to find the village chief.

"Hey buddy, busy?" The village chief was drying corn in the yard.

"Dayong, what brings you here? Is there something good?" The village chief asked, looking at Grandpa Xiao's bright smile.

"Haha, yes, brother, you really have a keen eye." Old Master Xiao laughed heartily and found a stool to sit down.

"What good news? Tell me quickly." The village chief was intrigued and sat down opposite Grandpa Xiao.

Grandpa Xiao stroked his beard: "It's like this, our third son was transferred to Beijing a while ago. After settling in, he asked our whole family to move to Beijing. We plan to leave next month, so I wanted to tell you."

Grandpa Xiao's words startled the village chief so much that he stood up: "Dayong, what you just said is true, you're not joking with me."

"Of course it's true. Who am I, Xiao Yong? Why would I lie?"

The village chief looked at Old Master Xiao with a complicated expression, sighing inwardly, "People really do have different fates. He and Xiao Yong are not much different in age, but Xiao Yong has a good son who is about to take the whole family off to new heights."

The village chief sat down again and patted Grandpa Xiao on the shoulder: "Dayong, you are very lucky."

Grandpa Xiao agreed with the village chief. Wasn't he incredibly lucky? He had successful sons, grandsons, and granddaughters, and a harmonious family. No one was luckier than him.

"What will happen to this whole family after you leave?" The village chief was naturally referring to the paper mill, the shop, and the fertile fields.

"These are all fine; we've left people to manage them specifically."

The village chief agreed, saying that the Xiao family was now so wealthy that he didn't need to do things personally.

"Alas, it's probably going to be hard to see you all again." The village chief was still a little reluctant to part with Old Master Xiao.

Grandpa Xiao quickly replied, "How could that be? We come back every year. This root is from Xiao Family Village."

The village chief laughed immediately after hearing this: "Yes, yes, you're right."