Chapter 1835: Eager to Join

Chapter 1835: Eager to Join

Coincidentally, Lu Sanzhu was very interested in traveling far, even more so than the children, and he was enthusiastic about it.

He had never been outside Dong'an Prefecture before and had been eager to go out and see the world, especially after hearing his second brother talk about the customs and places he had visited in Linzhang Prefecture. However, at that time, he lacked the money and time, so he could only dream about it.

Now that such a good opportunity had arisen, and he didn't even need to spend money, it would be a shame to miss out.

Lu Sanzhu immediately went to ask for leave from the Jidong family of Peach Blossom Forest. Unlike the previous minor quarrels, this time he was planning to be away for several months, which put the Jidong family in a difficult situation.

Lu Sanzhu put in a lot of effort, using reason and evidence, and finally managed to sway the Jidong family.

The Jidong family wasn't concerned about much, but Lu Sanzhu had a point. As a steward, he couldn't stay complacent and needed to gain experience by going out.

Especially now that Jiangyuan County was becoming more prosperous, there were visibly more tourists in Peach Blossom Forest, and many people from other counties came to visit. However, Peach Blossom Forest had remained unchanged over the years, and it was beginning to feel a bit lacking.

As a steward, Lu Sanzhu occasionally received important guests. However, due to his limited experience, he often couldn't engage in the topics the guests talked about. Continuing like this was not acceptable, and Lu Sanzhu had long been facing a professional crisis.

Upon hearing his words, the Jidong family was intrigued. They agreed to let him go out and explore for a few months. However, there was a condition: this journey wouldn't be free. When he returned, he had to write a detailed account of his experiences. If he proposed suggestions beneficial for the future development of Peach Blossom Forest, he would receive a pay raise.

Lu Sanzhu readily accepted the condition.

With the Jidong family settled, he went before Grandma Lu and stubbornly insisted on going as well. He argued that both Grandma Lu and his second brother were leaving, so as the eldest son, he should stay behind to hold down the fort. If he, the third son, stayed at home, without anyone to keep him in check, he might cause trouble.

This argument caused Grandma Lu to roll her eyes. But Lu Sanzhu wasn't lacking in cleverness. Despite other shortcomings, he was quite cunning, and he would fare well outside.

As a result, Lu Sanzhu became a member of the travel group.

Along with the experienced Hua Xian, who usually attended to the old lady, and the skilled Ying Dong, the group of eight was complete.

In addition, they found several other escorts in the prefectural city who were heading north like them. They traveled together all the way until they reached the boundary of Changjin Prefecture before parting ways.

Originally, Grandma Lu's plan was to reach Chenggu County before the New Year. However, considering her advanced age, she might claim to be in excellent health, but her sons, Lu Erbo and Lu Sanzhu, unanimously decided to slow down.

Furthermore, the three young teenagers were on this journey to explore, and they couldn't be rushing non-stop. If they encountered meaningful events like poetry gatherings along the way, Grandma Lu would request a stop, allowing the three children to participate, gain experience, and observe the knowledge of scholars from other places.

With these stops and detours, they finally arrived in Chenggu County today.

Upon hearing the story from Lu Erbai, Shu Yu suddenly realized and turned to Shu Rui and the others, saying, "Since you are traveling, and now that you've reached Chenggu County, take the time to explore and observe. Rest well today, and I'll find someone to help you become familiar with Chenggu County another day."