My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 312: Climbing the Great Wall

Zhang Lei returned to his seat, and his older brother Ye Jianjun asked with a smile, "Zhang Lei, why did you take so long?"

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "I don't know what I ate last night, but I have a bit of diarrhea."

Ye Shuqin quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Big brother, we're eating, don't ask these questions."

Ye Jianjun quickly smiled apologetically, "It's my fault, it's my fault."

Ye Shouhe also scolded, "Jianjun, just eat properly, why are you talking so much?"

After finishing their meal, Grandma Li Xiumei smiled and said to Zhang Lei, "Zhang Lei, the food at this restaurant is really delicious. This is the best meal I've ever had in my life."

Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Grandma, their food is cheap and delicious. If you want to eat there, I'll bring you anytime."

Grandma smiled and said, "I'm content with your kindness. It's always best to eat at home."

At this moment, Ye Shouhe quietly walked to the front desk and asked the manager, "Comrade, how much is the total for these meals?"

The manager smiled and said as agreed, "It's not expensive, fifty yuan for three tables in total."

Ye Shouhe was startled, and Zhang Lei quickly came over: "Dad, what are you doing? I said I'd treat you today."

Ye Shouhe said, "Zhang Lei, I know you're filial, but this meal costs almost a month's salary. I can't let you pay for it all by yourself."

Zhang Lei quickly gave Ye Shuqin a look, and Ye Shuqin hurried over: "Dad, Zhang Lei has already paid the money, so don't worry about it."

Ye Shouhe looked at Zhang Lei in surprise: "When did you pay?"

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "Dad, don't worry about it. It's really not expensive for so many people to eat this one meal."

Ye Shouhe looked at everyone and finally nodded: "Alright, but you can't do this again next time."

Zhang Lei readily agreed.

After leaving Fengzeyuan, Grandpa Ye Zhenshan suggested going to the Great Wall.

Zhang Lei asked with some concern, "Grandpa and Grandma, are you both physically capable of handling this?"

Ye Zhenshan laughed and said, "Don't worry, we practice martial arts all year round, so we're in great shape. 'He who has not climbed the Great Wall is no true hero,' and I absolutely must go to the Great Wall."

After obtaining everyone's consent, Zhang Lei arranged for Ding Qiunan, Lou Xiao'e, Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua, who were pregnant, to wait at the foot of the Great Wall, while the others accompanied the elderly to climb the Great Wall.

Upon reaching the Great Wall, everyone was awestruck by its magnificent sight. At this time, the Great Wall had not yet undergone later renovations, and the road conditions were not easy to walk on, but the four elderly men were full of energy and showed no signs of fatigue.

Zhang Lei regrets not having a camera now, otherwise he could take more photos to remember the occasion.

Chen Xueru, panting heavily, said with a pitiful expression, "I'm exhausted. How long will this take?"

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "I told you a long time ago not to come up. You should wait downstairs with Shuqin and the others, but you wouldn't listen."

Chen Xueru gasped for breath: "How was I supposed to know that my grandparents were in such good health?"

Zhang Lei squatted down: "Get on, I'll carry you."

Chen Xueru said embarrassedly, "Honey, this isn't right, there are so many people watching."

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "What's wrong with that? You're my wife."

Chen Xueru hesitated for a moment, then climbed onto Zhang Lei's back, wrapped her arms around his neck, and playfully shouted, "Giddy up!"

Zhang Lei carried Chen Xueru on his back and caught up with the group. Several of Ye's nephews and nieces chattered and laughed beside them. Chen Xueru felt a little embarrassed and asked Zhang Lei to put her down.

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "Don't mind them. They won't be laughing when we get down the mountain."

When they reached the front, Chen Xueru insisted on walking by herself. Zhang Lei went to his grandfather Ye Zhenshan's side and praised him with a smile, "Grandpa and Grandma, you are in great health, even more robust than us young people."

Ye Zhenshan laughed and said, "I'm getting old and useless. In the past, I could run for two days and two nights without getting tired, but now I'm already a little tired after only half a day."

Zhang Lei chatted with the elderly for a while, and when he saw that it was almost time, he suggested that they return home, since Ye Shuqin and the others were still waiting downstairs.

On the way down the mountain, Zhang Lei carried Chen Xueru on his back and took the lead, even racing with Ye Mingyu and the other younger ones to see who could reach the bottom first.

The children were not convinced and rushed forward, but they were soon left far behind by Zhang Lei.

When Zhang Lei carried Chen Xueru back down the mountain, Ye Shuqin and the others who were waiting were quite surprised. Chen Xueru got off Zhang Lei's back, feeling embarrassed.

After waiting for quite a while, Ye Mingyu and the others returned, panting heavily, their legs trembling with exhaustion.

Zhang Lei asked with a smile, "How about it? Do you admit defeat?"

The children nodded repeatedly.

Seeing her nephew and niece so exhausted, Ye Shuqin gently patted Zhang Lei: "Look at you, how old are you, still getting angry with the kids."

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "I was just joking with them. Besides, I was carrying Xue Ru on my back, and I still managed to run down the hill."

Since it was getting late after climbing the Great Wall, everyone decided to head back first and visit other attractions another day. So, they slowly walked back.

Zhang Lei looked at his several pregnant wives around him, busy taking care of one and looking after another, unable to stop. Everyone couldn't help but laugh at his anxious appearance.

Ye Shuqin said, "Honey, we're fine. We can walk slowly like this, so don't worry."

Ding Qiunan chimed in, "Yes, honey, walking like this is good training for us too, so don't be nervous."

Zhang Lei looked at everyone and explained with a smile, "I wasn't nervous. When was I nervous? I was just worried that the road ahead would be bumpy."

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

Just then, the group passed by the gate of an impressive courtyard house. Above the gate hung a plaque with three large characters: Prince Gong's Mansion.

Upon seeing this luxurious mansion, everyone stopped in their tracks, their faces filled with astonishment.

Lou Xiao'e ran forward with a smile and introduced, "This is the residence of Heshen, a notorious corrupt official in the Qing Dynasty."

When people mention Heshen, they immediately think of his countless riches.

Looking at the people coming and going, Zhang Lei was surprised that Prince Gong's Mansion was now open to the public. However, after looking inside, he felt that there should still be restrictions inside.

Just then, Zhang Lei suddenly remembered a piece of news about Prince Gong's Mansion from his previous life.

It is said that during the renovation of Prince Gong's Mansion around the time of the 2008 Olympics, a treasure was discovered in the underground palace in the rear garden. An insider revealed that about 36,000 taels of gold were unearthed, which is about 1.36 tons. He didn't remember the exact number, but he had heard about it at the time.

At that moment, Zhang Lei immediately had an idea.

Rather than letting these treasures remain buried underground for so many years without anyone knowing, it's better to keep them safe and secure.

He looked around at his family members again. The expenses would only increase in the future. Moreover, the three sisters, Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua, were pregnant with nine children, not to mention the other wives who might be pregnant.

Zhang Lei silently made up his mind.

Back near Nanluoguxiang, everyone was tired after a whole day of fun, so they all went home to rest.

Zhang Lei returned to the courtyard house at No. 90 with his wives. As soon as he entered, he saw the mute aunt gesturing at him.

Lou Xiao'e helped translate: "Honey, Aunt Ya said that Yu Li left after resting, saying she went to the hospital."

Zhang Lei nodded: "Okay, I understand."

He knew that Yu Li was worried about her mother's health, so he didn't worry too much.

Soon, Zhang Lei led everyone back to the living room to rest.