Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

With such a huge temptation right in front of him, yet unable to obtain it, Chen Dafu could only dismiss the idea. Since there was no benefit to be gained anyway, he might as well do his job well and see if he could get a promotion when he returned, which would be a reward in itself.

Now Chen Dafu is even more worried about his wife and his children and grandchildren, wondering if they have returned to Beijing safely.

His Majesty also said that it was just an act for his family, and everything in the mansion would be sealed off. But after being away for so long, who knows if something might change?
He didn't go back with her, fearing his wife wouldn't be able to control the boys under her wing.

His Majesty is really stingy. He won't let me get any of these things, but at least he could increase my salary. Look at this little county magistrate, even his nephew from a collateral branch is richer than me.

"I can't bear to look. The more I look, the angrier I get." Chen Dafu stood up and said to the guard beside him, "Let's go and take another look at the prison. It's come to this point, and they still refuse to confess everything."

He had to go and see their miserable state, and also to wake himself up, otherwise he was afraid he would no longer be able to stick to his principles.

……

Gu Kaiyuan and Bai Suihe followed them all the way to Haicheng, a city surrounded by the sea on three sides, where dried goods are the most common items on the market.

Merchants from some inland counties come here to buy dried goods. As soon as you walk down the street, you are filled with the smell of the sea. Bai Suihe was worried that the baby would not be able to adapt, so she pulled out a scented handkerchief and placed it next to the baby's swaddle.

“Mother,” Gu Xingyang waved her hands, “You like seafood, right? This is a great place.”

Gu Kaiyuan glanced at Bai Suihe and said, "Let's walk a little further. I heard there's a small fishing village ahead with the freshest seafood."

Bai Suihe nodded. She also wanted to feel the sea breeze. The smell in the market was indeed a bit unpleasant, but she really liked the dried goods. They were all the most natural and there was no need to worry about pollution. "Let's buy some of these dried goods to take back later. I remember they sell them in Zhang County, but the quality isn't as good as here."

Gu Kaiyuan said, "If the quality is good, it will have been carefully selected and sent to the capital. Since we are here, we should pick some good ones to take back. You and your daughter rest here for a while, I will go and give you some instructions."

Bai Suihe knew he had instructed someone to do something, so she stood to the side holding her daughter. Zisu and the others were already used to it; whenever the master and mistress took their young lady out, they would do everything themselves. Only for some special reasons would they be entrusted with the task.

Gu Kaiyuan went and returned quickly. As soon as he came back, he picked up Gu Xingyang, and the family headed towards the fishing village.

"Why didn't you mention buying land here?" Bai Suihe was a little surprised that Gu Kaiyuan hadn't sent anyone to see the estate this time, only the shops.

“There’s not much arable land here, so buying a few shops should be enough.” Gu Kaiyuan felt the sea breeze blowing in his face and didn’t forget to reach out to shield his daughter from the wind.

Bai Suihe nodded. Here, as fishermen, they had no choice but to farm a few acres of land and live a peaceful life, rather than risk their lives against the sea.

Don't be fooled by the idea of ​​living off the land or the sea; for those small fishing boats, surviving on the waves is no easy feat.

I wonder how many fishermen spend every day at sea each year and still can't support their families.

The closer they got to the sea, the stronger the fishy smell became. Soon, they saw the bay and a few lonely small fishing boats drifting there.

"The sea," Gu Xingyang waved her hands, so this was the taste of the sea.

For Zisu and the other inland children, it was their first time seeing the sea, and they couldn't hide their excitement.

Bai Suihe smiled and said to them, "The beach is just ahead. Go and take a look, but remember to be careful and don't get cut by the rocks."

Zisu and the others hesitated at first, after all, they were serving their master, how could they leave their master?
"Go ahead, I'll keep an eye on your mistress and young lady." Gu Kaiyuan hadn't neglected his martial arts training along the way, practicing morning and night. These people knew his strength, and with the master by the mistress's side, they had no worries. Bai Suihe watched them excitedly rush towards the sea, shaking her head with a smile, "Your words are still the most agreeable."

Gu Kaiyuan glanced at her sideways, his tone relaxed, "Madam, then I'll have to call them back and give them a good scolding."

As soon as you get to the beach, you unconsciously relax. With the blue sky and white clouds today, you feel refreshed and invigorated.

Bai Suihe chuckled, "Let's not. We're not going to be the ones to spoil the fun. Let's go take a look; maybe we can even pick up some seafood."

The sea here is undeveloped, with reefs and sandy beaches intertwined, unlike the fully developed beaches we see in later generations.

But this also creates a more artistic atmosphere, with the sound of the waves crashing against the shore, carrying the rhythmic melody of the sea.

"So beautiful," Bai Suihe exclaimed, her gaze fixed on the sea below. The tide hadn't come in yet, and the stranded reservoirs were her next target.

Bai Suihe tiptoed carefully toward her goal. There were no rubber boots or water shoes here; getting her shoes wet would be a real ordeal.

With her eyesight, she could already see the large blue crab hiding behind the rocks, its eyes already gleaming.

"I saw a big crab," Bai Suihe said excitedly, pointing to the large blue crab. "Our seafood for today is sorted."

Gu Kaiyuan said, "You hold the baby, I'll go get it."

He didn't want Bai Suihe to take any risks; the rocks here were covered with sharp seashells.

Moreover, he didn't think the crab was anything special; it was all shell, and eating it would be a waste of time.

But since his wife was so interested, he didn't want to spoil the fun, so he tried to coax her into holding the baby while he did the chores.

Bai Suihe was unwilling to give up. In just a short while, she also saw the seashells on the reef and the conches in the puddle. This was much richer than the resources she had seen in short videos. It was practically waiting to be picked up in the open. She would be doing herself a disservice if she didn't take action.

Gu Kaiyuan had no choice but to let her be. The main problem was that the baby in his arms was also causing trouble, waving her hands and being even more excited than her mother. If the baby wasn't still so young, she probably would have already jumped down and joined in.

Her joyful shouts still echoed in my mind, "Mother, Mother, I saw several sea urchins over there..."

"Mommy, Mommy, that big starfish is so cute, please help me get it back."

"Mommy, I want a big seashell..."

"Mother, there's a giant octopus hiding under that rock..."

She gently patted Gu Xingyang and said, "Quiet down! How can your mother enjoy the treasure hunt if you keep behaving like this?"

Gu Xingyang, "..." Baby wants to have fun too... (End of Chapter)