After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 340 Arrival in Beijing, Don't Stop! Go Home, See Grandfather!

We traveled for more than half a month without incident.

Jiang Hao cleverly and naturally extracted some information about Wu Juren besides his name.

Wu Xinghui's decision to go directly to the capital wasn't out of fear of being chosen as a son-in-law after passing the imperial examinations; he knew his ranking wouldn't attract the attention of local gentry.

I'm planning to try it out next spring anyway, so I'll settle in there early to avoid the roads getting cold and snowy later.

That makes sense; traveling in winter is indeed difficult and more dangerous.

"Any more?"

Jiang Xiaoqi picked up the jasmine tea and skimmed off the foam.

"That's all. Oh, by the way, he seems to have relatives in the capital, probably officials."

However, they didn't specify which official it was, but I'm guessing it must be a high-ranking one.

Jiang Hao felt that Wu Xing, despite his seemingly gossipy nature, actually knew very well what could and couldn't be said.

They were very eager to inquire about the Jiang family, but once the topic turned to their family members and background, they became very evasive.

It's not that they have an elder in the clan who has settled in the capital, or that they are just a branch of a collateral branch and are not valued in the clan.

Please, they're not going to climb up there. This is to keep an eye on them, so why bother sticking up to their colleagues?

Although the food and lodging did not cost the Chiang family any money, the Chiang family did take on the responsibility of escorting and taking care of them along the way, didn't they?

Seeing that Jiang Hao was somewhat annoyed, Jiang Xiaoqi gently put down her teacup and comforted him: "Brother Hao, don't be upset."

His evasiveness must have its reasons. No need to worry too much; just consider it an extra horn on the road to keep it from being too deserted.

"Well, let's just use him as a way to pass the time. But this guy's got a really big mouth. Is his mouth borrowed? Is he in such a hurry to give it back?"

"Haha, maybe, but Brother Hao, your voice... doesn't seem so hoarse anymore."

"Oh? Really? I haven't felt so bad these past two days. Do you think it's because I drank your 'Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup'?"

My throat isn't dry and itchy anymore, and my voice seems more steady.

Jiang Xiaoqi knew that this meant the boy's voice changer was about to end, and he was about to slowly transition from adolescence to young adulthood.

But he's almost thirteen, so why isn't his voice changing at all?

Jiang Hao seemed to see through his thoughts: "Don't worry, everyone has to go through this. You're still young. My dad said some people don't start to change until they're sixteen or seventeen. Don't rush it."

"Cough cough, no rush. Alright, Brother Hao, you should go and rest too. We still have to keep going tomorrow morning and try to get to the capital before winter."

"Okay, you should get some rest too. Don't secretly read books behind our backs."

I really didn't!

Jiang Hao waved his hand, clearly indicating that he didn't believe it.

After traveling for more than half a month, they finally arrived at Tongzhou Prefecture. Jiang Lin and his companions thought of visiting their cousin Jiang Wenqing at the county government office, but Jiang Xiaoqi stopped them.

“My father is busy with government affairs, so he doesn’t have time to see us. We can see him when he returns to the capital for the holidays. Why make a special trip?”

With so many of us going, he still has to put in extra effort to entertain us. Isn't that just adding to my father's burden?

Besides, Aunt Pan is the only female relative present at the county government office. If we go, would it be appropriate for my father's concubine to greet us? That wouldn't be right at all!

Jiang Xiaoqi, the filial son: Yes, I am just that understanding and don't like to cause trouble for my dad.

Upon hearing this, everyone thought it made a lot of sense. "Well, then we can only apologize for our rudeness and make it up to our uncle during the New Year."

Eager to return to the inner city to see his grandfather, Jiang Xiaoqi finally achieved his wish and did not stay in Tongzhou, thus saving a day so that he could see his beloved grandfather sooner.

"Ah! Ah!"

Jiang Wenqing, who was preparing fish bait, suddenly sneezed twice.

First think, then scold, then worry.

Who's talking badly about him behind his back?

Aunt Pan, whose appearance was no longer young, brought in a bowl of sweet soup. As soon as she entered the door, she heard the master sneeze.

She still depends on this man for food and to live a stable life for the rest of her days. Saying a few words of concern won't hurt her.

"Sir, has he caught a cold? I'll go and make some more ginger soup."

"No need, I've been drinking nothing but soup and water all day, my stomach is starting to bulge out. Just leave it there, I don't want to drink it now."

Jiang Wenqing didn't even look up, continuing to mix the bait.

Aunt Pan pursed her lips and placed the sweet soup on the Luohan table beside her.

After all, the desk is full of soft-bodied creatures of all sizes, and there's really no room for them, which is quite annoying.

Jiang Xiaoqi entered the inner city and wanted to ask Wu Xing where he could stay.

Sure enough, the other party asked for his home address, saying that he would visit to express his gratitude for the escort when he had the chance.

The location of the Jiang family's residence in the capital was not going to be kept secret anyway; it could be easily found out with a little inquiry. So Jiang Xiaoqi simply told them.

Jiang Hao raised an eyebrow, "Young Master Wu's relatives in the capital will surely take care of you then."

Wu Xing's eyes flickered, and he chuckled dryly, "What do you mean by taking care of me? It's just giving me food and shelter."

"They're not exactly close relatives; they're just showing me some kindness out of respect for our ancestors."

I haven't seen that uncle for many years, so it's rather presumptuous of me to visit him. I don't know if he still remembers me, his distant relative.

Jiang Xiaoqi saw all this but didn't comment. The people had arrived safely in the capital, so it was no longer their business.

If we meet again in official circles in the future, whether or not we greet each other is up to us, so why bother with this?

"Okay, then, take care!"

"Take care! You all go ahead, don't worry about me, I'm nearby..."

After parting ways, Wu Xing watched the carriage drive away before turning around and entering a dark alley, seemingly deliberately misleading those around him.

However, he had gone to unnecessary lengths, as Jiang Xiaoqi had not arranged for anyone to follow them.

That's really a bit petty.

After circling around a few times, he realized it himself, smirked, and started walking briskly with his only piece of luggage.

Before long, they were back on the wide street.

Looking up, the large plaque of the Wu residence was quite impressive.

Li Mo and Wangchuan had already ridden ahead to inform the old man at home.

Come to think of it, today is a day off for court officials, so the old master is probably waiting for the young master at home.

"What? Still in the Ministry of Revenue?"

Li Mo knew that his father was currently acting as the butler, but with Butler Wen back, his father naturally had to step down.

"Father, are you sure? Young Master will be home soon. He'll be so disappointed if he doesn't see the old master when he gets back!"

We didn't even stop in Tongzhou Prefecture; we headed straight back!

Li Shan wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Don't rush, don't rush. You're almost of age, how can you still be so immature?"

"I'll hitch up the carriage right now and personally go to the Ministry of Revenue to snatch the old master back!"

Li Mo didn't notice that his father used the word "steal," and now he was only worried that his young master's expectations would be disappointed.