The Transmigrated Life of a Salty Fish Family

Chapter 894 Departure—Beijing

"sister!"

"Waiter!" Yan Qianchu called out happily.

The two sisters took down the sign that read "Buying Grain" that had been placed at the door and closed the shop together.

Yan's shop charges one copper coin more for grain than other grain shops. Although it's only one copper coin more, people who have heard of it are willing to walk a few extra steps to sell their grain here.

Yan Qianchu frantically moved the abacus, verifying the day's accounts.

Yan Yu weighed each grain bag again, then tied the bags tightly and carried them to an empty room in the backyard for temporary grain storage.

"Sister, do you have enough money?" Yan Yu asked.

The grain storage room was already piled high with grain bags.

“It’s enough. My father gave me some more before I went into the exam hall,” Yan Qianchu said with a smile.

"Today is the twelfth, the second exam. The third exam is on the fifteenth. We won't be able to return until the next day after the exam, which means my uncle won't finish until the sixteenth," Yan Yu muttered to herself.

The provincial examination consisted of three sessions, held on the 9th, 12th, and 15th of the eighth lunar month.

Candidates must enter the examination hall one day in advance, which is the 8th, 11th, and 14th of the month. The last exam is completed on the 15th of the month, and candidates are not allowed to leave until the following day.

The first round of questions included the Analects, the Doctrine of the Mean, the Great Learning, and Mencius, as well as one five-character, eight-line poem and four essays on the interpretation of the classics.

The second round consisted of one section on the Five Classics, and one section on imperial edicts, judgments, memorials, and proclamations.

The third session included five policy proposals.

Uncle will be fine in the first round.

In the second round, my uncle will have no problem either.

In the third match, my uncle remained steady.

Yan Yu considered everything carefully, her smile widening.

And then they unconsciously apply it to themselves.

The first round was a real headache. Although she could recite the entire text and understand the interpretations fluently, she was still just reciting from the book. Her understanding of the classics was not thorough enough. Simply put, her insights were not deep enough, and she couldn't write any thought-provoking articles.

Writing poetry...I'm afraid of dying (PASS)!
The scriptures... they'll kill me!
The second question was about official documents. She didn't have much trouble with that. She just needed to use the fixed templates and make some minor modifications. She didn't get a high score, but she passed.

The third match, Shi Ce! Five rounds back!

You're going to kill me!

After comparing them, the difference between her and her uncle was not small.

Yan Yu was very convinced.

"Sister, we should be heading to the capital ahead of schedule. Are you waiting for Uncle to come along, or are you coming with us first?"

Yan Yu knew her sister would definitely choose the former, but she still had to ask.

"Why is it ahead of schedule?"

"We have no choice but to obey the orders from the Duke of Dingguo. Military orders are absolute."

This was the reason Yan Yu gave herself.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to explain to my uncle why I was in such a hurry to go to Beijing.

It wouldn't be right to say that I know Dad is being bullied in the capital and I'm furious!
"Then you go first, I'll wait with Father for the results to be announced." Yan Qianchu held her younger sister's hand and said softly, "Father and I will try to walk as fast as we can to see if we can catch up with you."

"My uncle is escorted by the Prince's personal guards, so his safety is not too bad. My aunt and I have already agreed that their family will not travel with us, but with you."

Our aunt is very capable. You know Big Dog and Little Dog well. If you need anything, just call them. Our uncle can take care of minor illnesses like headaches and fevers without any problem.

From Guanzhou to the capital, this journey is even longer than the famine-stricken road we traveled last year. Sister, you and Uncle must take good care of yourselves. Don't rush the journey; safety comes first. If you feel unwell, be sure to see Uncle. Don't drink raw water; boil it first. Try to cook your own meals as much as possible. Food bought on the road may not be to your liking or clean, and you might get sick. Also, if you encounter people selling their children, hay, or even themselves, stay away and let Uncle make the decisions. Sister, don't talk to strangers..."

Yan Yu kept rambling on and on, her heart filled with worry for her sister.

What to do? Her sister is just too beautiful!

I'm really worried.

"Sis, why don't you come with us? It'll be safer with more of us."

“You said you yourself that Father has guards from the Prince’s mansion, so there’s no need to worry.” Yan Qianchu smiled gently. “Little Er, Sister is different from before.” She said softly, “I’ve also taken bounties for heads.”

“And look.” Yan Qianchu found a veiled hat, put it on her head, and showed it to her sister.

"I'll put it on as soon as I get out of the carriage, and I won't get off unless there's something wrong during the journey," Yan Qianchu said earnestly. "Don't worry, waiter, just wait for us in the capital."

"Sister!" Yan Yu buried her face in her soft, fragrant arms and said in a muffled voice, "I'll leave the hiding place to you. If there are any bad guys, just unleash the dogs to bite them to death!"

Yan Qianchu held her chubby little sister in her arms, feeling that her heart and soul were completely filled.

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

……

The next morning.

Yan Jiajun broke camp at Xiao'an Village.

"Mother, you go first, we'll be there soon."

Yan Yu wanted to take his men to Zhuyuan City in Xizhou first, where the Duke of Dingguo's army was currently stationed. After receiving the supplies, they would then escort them to the capital.

“Go ahead,” Li Xuemei said.

Yan Yu nodded, gently pulled the reins, turned the car, and shouted, "Let's go!"

Yan Jiajun split into two groups.

A hawk cried out from high above, hovering above Yan Yu's head and flying alongside her.

Li Xuemei sat in her own oxcart, with Rong Mama driving.

Her entourage was much larger.

There were so many trucks carrying goods that you couldn't count them all at a glance.

The grains people eat, the grass that cattle, horses, and mules eat, all kinds of dried meat, dried vegetables, dried fish, and cakes...

Even more impressive is the small crossbow produced in Xiao'an Village – an absolute weapon of mass destruction.

Large crossbows are difficult to maneuver, but small crossbows don't have this limitation.

Although Yan Yu wasn't going to the capital to fight, he hadn't originally planned to bring these things with him.

but!
Her dad was bullied!

She not only wanted to get revenge, but she was also determined to make sure everyone knew about it.

Your grandpa is your grandpa no matter where he goes!

If you don’t agree, come and fight me!

……

"Don't go so fast! Little Yan, little Yan, little brother!"

Pan Zheng shouted at the top of his lungs, only to have his mouth filled with air.

He was quite skilled at horsemanship and quickly caught up with Yan Yu ahead. He controlled the horse with one hand and waved with the other to attract the attention of his underlings.

Yan Yu looked over as he wished.

"Don't run so fast! The people behind you can't keep up."

“It’s your people who can’t keep up, not mine,” Yan Yu corrected.

"Yes, yes, my men, aren't your Yan family army men good?" Pan Zheng said helplessly, "They're good at arguing, good at fighting, and their horses run fast too."

Yan Yu chuckled, "We're quick at killing enemies too, one slash at a time!"

"Okay, okay, it's all my fault, alright? If you're angry, take it out on me, or you can punch me a couple of times, right?" Pan Zheng said gently, "It's my fault for not handling this well..."

"If I punched you twice, you'd be dead." Yan Yu rolled her eyes and said seriously, "I'm really not angry. What's wrong with deliberately dragging things out when you're doing a job? Our Yan family army joined halfway through. It's impossible for us to be so close right away. We need to work things out and get to know each other. After this experience, things will go smoothly next time."

Pan Zheng thought to himself: It's not going smoothly. If they had just delayed a little, it wouldn't have been a big deal. But the Yan family army couldn't bear it. They started cursing on the spot and even rolled up their sleeves and started moving the boxes themselves. Luckily, it was just a few shovings and nothing serious happened.

How do you say it in Guanzhou dialect?

Yes, that's a real tiger!
Finally, it's time to move to Beijing!
Sorry it's so late today, I had to revise it several times, it took up so much time~