The wedding banquet was held as scheduled.

At the wedding banquet, Qin Zhao delivered a speech as a witness, and Yu Zai also acted as a flower girl, bringing tea to the two newlyweds.

The boy is wearing a red coat with a simple fish tail sewn on the back using red silk. He is dressed as a koi carp and walks with his tail swaying. He looks so cute no matter how cute he looks.

‌ was Jing Li’s idea, which meant that the koi carp would bless his family with good fortune, and that the husband and wife would respect each other as guests.

On the second day of the wedding banquet, Qin Zhao went to his home in the village to say goodbye.

Qin Zhao first went to his home in the village to say goodbye.

"The mountains are so high and the rivers are so far away, why bother taking your husband and children with you? And it's so early," the villager sighed.

After hearing what he said, Qin Zhao said with a smile: "The villagers don't dare to say anything. Last time I wanted him and his children to stay in the village and he was taught a lesson."

Jing Li sat next to Qin Zhao with his baby in his arms, and glared at him after hearing this.

Is the village ‌ talking about the same thing?

If Qin Zhao came to Beijing just to rush for the exam, it would be okay if he didn't cause trouble, but if he was going to investigate the prime minister of the year, wouldn't it be normal for him to be worried?

"I'm wrong. I can't bear to be separated from you." Qin Zhao changed his original words.

‌That said, ‌ is correct. Even if Qin Zhao was just rushing for the exam, it would take him at least half a year.

The separation between the two places is not only unbearable for them, but also for their children.

As for why he set off now, Qin Zhao had already thought of an explanation early on: "It's uneasy to walk on the mountain road. My husband and I plan to take a boat to Beijing. If it's too late, the river may freeze in winter and we won't be able to sail."

"Moreover, Jiangling Weaving and Textile Co., Ltd. just has a batch of goods to be transported north, and they promised to give us a ride."

Qin Zhao was the teacher of the young master of the Gu family in Jiangling weaving and spinning. Gu ‌zhou simply sent a merchant ship to transport goods north and take Qin Zhao to the capital along the way.

This is used to deceive people.

The head of the village: "Your ‌ patrons are very kind to you. ‌‌ also ‌, merchant ships will hire ‌ thugs to protect you, so they can keep you safe."

While several people were talking, the village lady and several peasant women came in.

"Qin hasn't left yet, it's too bad. Come and see, the folks have brought you something!" The village lady was carrying a bamboo basket in her hand, which was full of eggs.

The peasant women around her also held something in their hands. At a glance, they showed that they were dry food, dried meat and other local products.

Qin Zhao looked at the big bamboo basket and was silent for a moment: "No, you are too polite..."

"Why are you so polite? I'll bring you food for the road!" The village lady interrupted him and advised, "Don't you want to take a boat ride for a few months? Bring more dry food for you to eat on the road. Our village is poor.

I can’t give you anything, but I have to have my heart. Even if you don’t eat, you can’t wrong your children and husband!”

‌The fish cubs had already smelled the aroma of the bread in the basket, and they didn't even turn around, just looking at it.

Jing Li and Qin Zhao looked at each other and covered their faces.

I don’t know who the kid is following. As long as he likes everything he eats, he has never been picky about it.

It was difficult to resist the kindness of the neighbors, and Qin Zhao refused. As a result, the carriage sent by Gu Zhou to pick them up was jammed like a truck, with large bags and full of mountain products.

For those who didn’t know, they thought Qin Zhao and his family had returned to the village to buy goods.

The carriage took Qin Zhao's family to the dock and boarded the ferry that had been waiting there all morning.

The town where Linxi Village is located is in two directions from Jiangling. It is inconvenient for the Gu family's merchant ship to come here. Therefore, the Qin Zhao family must first take a ferry to the dock outside Jiangling City and switch to a merchant ship.

When the ferry arrived at Gangneung Pier, we saw a merchant ship clearing goods from a distance.

As soon as the boatman docked, he saw Gu ‌zhou leading several people over.

"Mr. Qin." Gu ‌zhou gestured towards Qin Zhao‌.

In front of outsiders, he and Qin Zhao always pretended that the relationship was between employer and teacher. They were not alienated, but not close either.

Qin Zhao cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Gu, I've been in trouble this time."

"What's the matter? Mr. Qin has shown kindness to the dog, and it's nothing to say that it's a little effort." Gu ‌zhou said, and pointed to a middle-aged man dressed as a businessman next to him, "‌

This is Boss Li, and you are going north on his boat this time."

Qin Zhao politely saluted the other party: "Boss Li."

Boss Li quickly returned the courtesy: "Mr. Qin, you're welcome."

Gu ‌zhou glanced at him again and said, "Aren't you clamoring to come see Mr. Qin off? What are you doing hiding behind him?"

He stepped aside and Qin Zhao saw Gu Heng following him.

The boy's eyes were red, and his ears turned red when his father said something like this: "Whoever is making a noise is coming, I am——"

Everyone's eyes fell on him. Gu Heng murmured and couldn't continue.

Qin Zhaodao: "Gu Heng, don't miss out on your homework while I'm gone. If a new teacher comes, you must also listen to him. Do you understand?"

"What do you mean, you won't come back?" Gu Heng asked back.

Gu ‌zhou scolded: "‌Is this the way you should talk to your husband?"

Gu Heng snorted coldly and looked away.

Qin Zhao said calmly: "Even if I come back, I will not be your husband. Our fate as teacher and student ends here. Didn't I tell you?"

"I..." Gu Heng sniffed and said dullly, "I know, it's just to take the exam, and you won't be able to do it."

Qin Zhao nodded: "Then I'll wait for your news."

Gu Heng's eyes were red again, and Jing Li asked: "Why are you crying? You can give us a letter, and you can come to play with us. It's not like we'll say goodbye forever."

Gu Heng opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but stopped.

Qin Zhaodao: "Just say whatever you want."

Gu Heng said in a ‌ voice: "I ‌...I ‌ can I still go to the capital to find you?"

Jing Li's smile froze: "?"

Gu Heng lowered his head and said quickly: "I'm afraid that if you win the first prize and become a high official, you won't want to associate with our family. You haven't taught me how to play horse riding yet!"

Qin Zhao smiled and shook his head

If he didn't want to associate with them because of his status difference, how could he have agreed to be Gu Heng's teacher in the first place.

Qin Zhaodao: "Don't worry, come find me when you come to the capital, and I'll take you to play when you get there."

After Qin Zhao agreed, Gu Heng's mood seemed to lighten up. Gu Hengzhou ordered the men to carry Qin Zhao's family's luggage onto the ship. After a while, the goods were finally cleared, and Boss Li gave an order and announced

sail.

There are three floors in the merchant ship. The bottom floor is used to load goods, the second floor is the residence of the clerks, and the third floor has several guest rooms.

Qin Zhao stood in the corridor on the third floor of the merchant ship, watching the Jiangling Pier gradually go away. On the pier, he could vaguely see Gu Heng waving to him. Qin Zhao waved in response, tilted his head, and saw Jing Li Zheng thinking thoughtfully.

Looking at him.

Qin Zhao asked: "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just saw Gu Hengzhi and suddenly wanted to understand something." Jing Li said, "If the emperor still misses you until now, I will definitely not feel strange."

After only teaching for one year, the arrogant young master Gu shed a few tears because of the separation, let alone the emperor who had taught for seven years?

Do people treat students well?

Jing Li put down a sour word and carried the baby into the house.

Qin Zhao: "..."

‌The boat ride lasted nearly a month.

At first Jing Li felt that the scenery was new, but after a month, except for the occasional brief stop when passing the Dacheng Pier, the scenery remained the same for the rest of the time.

The fish cubs are not even interested in playing on the deck.

Finally, one morning more than 20 days later, Boss Li knocked on Qin Zhao's door: "Mr. Qin, the boat will arrive at the dock near the capital in the evening. You can only sit there.

There is a post station near the pier. Find a carriage and you can reach the city in time for the night curfew."

Qin Zhao thanked him and watched his husband, who had been sleepy just now, suddenly wake up and start packing his luggage happily.

For the first time, he felt the horror of inconvenient transportation. He never wanted to take a boat again in his life.

At noon, Qin Zhao and Jing Li got off the boat at the pier.

The wharf is not big. It is used for merchant ships to dock for supplies. It is not a dedicated ferry wharf. Nowadays, ships and horses entering and leaving the capital must go through paperwork. Boss Li did not plan to enter Beijing this time, so he did not go through the paperwork in advance and could not go there.

Stop at the ferry terminal.

‌There are a lot of merchant ships coming and going around ‌, and there are all kinds of restaurants at the inn.

The group had lunch at the dock, and Ah Qi went to the inn to rent a carriage.

The driver was a young man, dressed in ordinary clothes, with tanned skin. Ah Qi told him the address, and the other party immediately eagerly helped to move things and work. His legs and feet were very agile.

Naturally, Gu ‌zhou helped find their residence in the capital. It was a house in the inner city.

Everyone rested for a while. Before setting off, the coachman brought someone over: "A few of you, please, would like to take a ride along the way. Is it convenient for you?"

The man was dressed as a peddler. He was carrying an empty basket and had a thin figure. "I'm going back to the city on the way. I'll just take the front of the car. I won't disturb you."
To be continued...