125: Chapter 125 Her cousin was reborn (12)

Although Mother Jiang was very reluctant to part with Jiang Wan and was very worried about her going to such a distant place,

she felt this was a good opportunity; if she missed this chance, she might never get another one.

The capital! What a wonderful place that was. It was the nation's capital, with countless talented young men. Others wanted to go but couldn't!

So, when Grandpa Jiang and Grandma Jiang said they would let Jiang Wan go as well, Mother Jiang was absolutely thrilled.

"Wanwan, this is wonderful. There are many talented young men in the capital. You must choose carefully when the time comes, understand?"

Jiang Wan also knew her mother had always been worried about her marriage. She didn't know if she could make it happen, but to put her mother's mind at ease, she still nodded.

"Don't worry, Mother, I'll keep an eye out. If I meet someone suitable, I'll definitely hold on tight. When the time comes, I'll bring you to the capital as well."

Mother Jiang lovingly stroked Jiang Wan's hair. This was the first time Jiang Wan would be away from her for so long, so Mother Jiang didn't disagree with her daughter this time.

"Alright, then Mother will wait for your good news."

As a mother, Mother Jiang was naturally very worried about Jiang Wan, so she gathered all the money from their small household, intending to give it all to Jiang Wan to take with her.

After all, one should travel with plenty of money even if they live frugally at home! Being away was different from being at home; everything required money.

Jiang Wan refused. To stop her mother from worrying, she had no choice but to take out two silver banknotes that Xiao Yanci had given her before and wave them in front of her mother.

"Mother, don't worry, I have money. This was given to me by the young master I saved back then. He told me to keep it safely hidden and not to tell the family, so I've been keeping it all this time."

Mother Jiang was extremely shocked. She hadn't expected that young master to have planned ahead like this!

However, this truly put Mother Jiang's mind at ease.

"Good, then hide it well. Take good care of yourself on the road, don't try to be a hero when things happen, and protect your own safety. Do you understand?"

Jiang Wan nodded obediently.

"Don't worry, Mother, I understand."

Renting a carriage and finding an escort agency took a few days to arrange. Once everything was settled, Jiang Wan and the others were ready to set off.

Mother Jiang and Aunt Jiang shed tears, reluctantly seeing them off again and again. Even after the carriage had disappeared past the village entrance, they still stood there watching for a long, long time.

Jiang Wan was also very reluctant to leave her mother, and her eyes turned red. This mother of hers was wonderful, holding her dear to her heart and caring for her with all her soul.

Not only was Jiang Wan reluctant, but Jiang Ju and Jiang Chun also felt miserable. This was their first time leaving home!

If they actually found husbands in the capital this time, they would have very little time to return home in the future.

However, the scenery along the way soon distracted them.

Jiang Wan and the others rarely even went to the town. Now that they were going to such a distant place, they felt not only reluctance but also excitement.

There was the reluctance of leaving home, but also anticipation for what lay ahead.

They traveled by carriage and then switched to a boat a few days later.

This was their first time on a boat.

Jiang Ju and Jiang Chun were extremely happy. Standing on the deck and looking at the sparkling river surface, they were beside themselves with excitement.

On the river, there were not only passenger boats like theirs but also fishing boats of local residents.

And there were quite a few boats. How could girls like them, who had never traveled far from home, have ever seen such a sight?

"Fifth Sister, Sixth Sister, look! That man casts his net so accurately. He catches fish as soon as he pulls it up. That's amazing. Fifth Sister, if you had that kind of skill, our family would never lack fish to eat. It's much faster than your angling."

Of course, Jiang Ju was only joking and did not mean to criticize Jiang Wan. She then turned the conversation to the meals on the boat.

They had already eaten one meal and felt that the food on the boat was quite good, as they actually got to eat fish.

Back in their town, fish wasn't cheap either.

But after eating fish for several days in a row, Jiang Ju and Jiang Chun shut their mouths.

Fish was delicious, but they couldn't eat it for so many days straight, especially when the cooking method barely changed. Was there really no other food on the boat?

Yes, of course there was, but supplies on the boat were scarce, and they didn't dock at every stop.

Fish was the one thing they had plenty of. If they wanted something else, they would have to spend money to buy it.

Hearing that it cost money, Jiang Wan and the others could only endure it.

They silently told themselves that once they reached land, it would be fine; once they arrived in the capital, they could eat other things.

But Jiang Wan and the others didn't know that reaching land didn't mean they had arrived at their destination; they still had to continue their journey.

Just like that, they first took a carriage, then a boat, and then switched back to a carriage. It took them nearly twenty days to finally reach the majestic gates of the capital.

Their initial excitement had gradually been worn away by the long journey.

After traveling for so long, now that they had arrived at their destination, Jiang Wan and the others only wanted to get inside quickly and lie down for a good sleep.

Heaven knew, after riding in a carriage for so long, they felt as if their bodies were about to fall apart from all the shaking.

Jiang Zhu had calculated the time beforehand and sent someone to pick them up.

She had sent the same servant who often went to the Jiang Family to deliver gifts. As soon as the servant saw the members of the Jiang Family, he recognized them instantly. After confirming their names, he guided the carriage to the entrance of the Zhou Residence.

Third Brother Zhou's official rank was not high, so the house he was allocated was not very large, but it was still more than enough for their family to live in.

Jiang Zhu was pleasantly surprised to see that Jiang Wan and Jiang Chun had also come.

She had originally wanted to invite the other sisters from the family to come along, but since she wasn't their parent, it wasn't right for her to make decisions for them. She hadn't expected her grandparents to let Jiang Wan and Jiang Chun come together.

Jiang Zhu felt exceptionally happy.

However, the Zhou Family's house was not large, and with so many people arriving, it was impossible for everyone to have their own room. Thus, the three Jiang sisters had to share one room, while Jiang Xiaoxi got another.

After Jiang Zhu brought Jiang Ju and the other two to their room and got them settled, she told them to freshen up first while she went to have food prepared to welcome them.

Only after taking a bath did Jiang Wan feel like she had come back to life.

Once she felt comfortable, she naturally grew sleepy.

But this was not her own home, after all, and the hosts were preparing a welcoming feast for them, so they couldn't be so inconsiderate.

In the lifetime before Jiang Zhu was reborn, after Third Brother Zhou passed the imperial examinations, he had brought his parents and older brothers to the capital to live together.

After all, it was because the whole family had worked together that he didn't have to worry about money.

Once he passed the examinations, became an official, and began living a good life, he naturally brought his family over to share in the prosperity.

After Jiang Zhu arrived, she only brought over the two elders, Auntie Zhou and Uncle Zhou.

Meanwhile, Eldest Brother Zhou and Second Brother Zhou still remained in the village.

Jiang Zhu had tactfully told the two elders of the Zhou Family that although Third Brother Zhou was now an official, his rank was too low and his salary was not high, and he had to pay for social engagements in addition to supporting the family.

With such a large family moving there, every single daily necessity would cost money. Third Brother Zhou simply could not afford to support so many people for the time being.

She also promised the two elders of the Zhou Family that if her husband was promoted in the future, she would definitely bring the two older brothers over as well.

Jiang Zhu also handled things very well. Although she didn't bring them over, she would occasionally send money or gifts back so that the two Zhou brothers wouldn't struggle too much.

Jiang Zhu was also very sincere; to entertain them, she prepared a very sumptuous meal.

Even Jiang Wan, who was not usually a big eater, couldn't help but eat a bit more this time.