When Mu Wanqing and her daughter entered the room, the two people in the room jumped up at the same time, looking cautious.

The nurse looked at Mu Wanqing timidly, her legs shaking, "Second Madam, Third Miss, you are back."

She actually had the guts to talk back to Miss Mu San before. She was so bold.

He was magnanimous and didn't bother with her. Otherwise, her tendons in her hands and feet would have been cut and she would have been dragged away like a dead dog.

Thank you Miss Mu San for your kindness.

Fourth Miss Yu was also feeling nervous and didn't dare to look Mu Wanqing in the eye.

Mu Wanqing's mouth twitched. Was this really necessary for this master and servant? Did she scare them?

Her eyes fell on Miss Yu Si, "Have you had dinner?"

"I'm full." Miss Yu's voice was very soft, but the food was still delicious.

Mu Wanqing waved at them and said, "Come and help me move the boxes."

There were more than a dozen boxes stacked in the corner, all locked. They were all personal belongings that Mu Wanqing brought back.

Miss Yu Si hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward to help, and the wet nurse naturally did not dare to refuse.

The four of them worked together to move the boxes one by one and lined them up in a row. There was almost no room left in the house.

Mu Wanqing first opened a box numbered 1, which contained several sets of clothes she had worn and personal items, such as toiletries, a mirror, tea sets, tableware, and bedding. She packed up and took away everything she had used.

They are all top quality stuff.

Madam Mu flipped through the books curiously, "Why are they all men's clothes?"

These sets of brocade clothes are made of high-quality materials and finely crafted. They are also equipped with hair crowns and belts, making them the gorgeous attire for noblemen.

Mu Wanqing smiled and said, "It was given to me by someone else. I wear it occasionally." It's quite intimidating when I wear it to show off.

She opened the second box and found four cloaks inside, brand new and never worn, which were gifts from Boss Pan to Cheng Yi.

There were four boxes in total, and Mu Wanqing opened them all. One box contained snacks and food. "Mom, please share some with the tribesmen who have a good relationship with my family."

"good."

Both boxes were filled with furs, one high-end and the other more ordinary.

Madam Mu was overjoyed. She no longer had to worry about the cold this winter.

Mu Wanqing picked out a green cloak and said, "Mom, this is for you. Cloaks are not for men or women."

Madam Mu Er did not refuse and happily put it on to try it on. It was a little short, but very warm.

Mu Wanqing took a look and said, "This is made according to my body size, but it won't be a problem. If I modify it slightly, it can be a few inches wider."

"Okay, I understand." Madam Mu was very afraid of the cold. It was already winter now. The further west she went, the colder the weather became. Sometimes she felt very cold at night.

Mu Wanqing took out a pomegranate red cloak and handed it to Fourth Miss Yu, "This is for you. Thank you for saving my mother."

Fourth Miss Yu was flattered. "No, no, this is what I should do."

"In my place, I reward meritorious deeds and punish mistakes. Rewards and punishments are clear." Mu Wanqing thrust the pomegranate red cloak at her. "I'm a straightforward person. I don't like guessing. I just say what I want to say."

Miss Yu Si took it silently. The delicate and smooth wool made her feel warm.

It's already winter, and the weather is getting colder day by day, but she didn't prepare any winter clothes, so these thick clothes came at the right time.

Seeing her thin clothes, Mu Wanqing was speechless. Didn't she bring clothes for all four seasons when she went out? "Have you thought about it? Do you want to be adopted as your adopted mother? As long as you behave yourself, I will protect you for a day."

"I am marrying above my station..." Fourth Miss Yu now knows what it means to be Mu Wanqing's sworn sister.

Safety will not be a problem, and you may even live a good life. It is true that you are marrying above your station.

Madam Mu Er interrupted her directly, "Then I will acknowledge you as my adopted daughter."

This is a good choice for the fourth young lady and their second wife.

First get through this road of exile, and then consider other things when you reach the border.

Fourth Miss Yu was not stupid. She bowed down and said, "Please accept my greeting, mother."

Madam Mu II happily helped her up, "Let's get along well in the future, discuss everything, and have someone to rely on."

"Qing'er, can you help me think about what kind of recognition gift should I prepare for Fourth Miss Yu?"

Fourth Miss Yu pursed her lips and said, "Stepmother, my name is Yu Wanrou, you can just call me by my name."

"Okay, Wanrou."

Mu Wanqing hesitated for a moment, "Mom, I have some fabrics here, you can give them to Yu...Yijie."

Four pieces of medium-quality cloth would make a very decent gift.

"Okay, let's do it this way. We'll hold a ceremony in public." This is also a way to announce it to everyone and shut others up.

Mu Wanqing made the decision directly, "Then tomorrow."

The mother and daughter discussed the matter carefully and decided it. Miss Yu Si couldn't interrupt even if she wanted to.

The wet nurse, on the contrary, felt relieved. With the protection of Miss Mu San, they, the master and servant, should have a good life.

The next day, Mu Wanqing gathered everyone together and announced the matter in public.

Some people can't understand, what's going on? Daughter-in-law becomes adopted daughter?

Smart people, however, understood it and said nothing, after all, it was Miss Mu San’s family affair.

A simple yet grand ceremony was held in front of everyone. Fourth Miss Yu knelt down and bowed to Mr. Mu and his wife, calling them her adoptive father and mother, and presented them with the thousand-layer shoes that had been made overnight.

Mr. Mu and his wife gave four pieces of cloth and openly acknowledged this adopted daughter.

The status was decided, and everyone came forward to congratulate. Madam Mu II took out candies and snacks to distribute, and everyone was happy for a moment.

After the ceremony was over, Mu Wanqing called everyone over and said, "Now that everyone is here, I will talk about some rules. Everyone listen carefully."

She took out a document covered with calligraphy and said, "I am issuing the first order in the name of the 35th patriarch of the Mu clan. From today on, the clan rules I have established will be used. There are 30 rules in total. Everyone must memorize them and follow them. Otherwise, there will be severe punishment."

Compared with the previous clan rules that were as detailed as a cow's hair, Mu Wanqing's version is much simpler, but the requirements are also high.

She distributed the papers, and the audience started to talk. "Ah, what does that mean?"

"Abolish the previous clan rules. What she is doing is..." She is not recognizing the rules passed down by the ancestors and is making new rules.

When everyone heard this, they all disagreed, "Chief, this is inappropriate, this is the rule set by our ancestors."

"I don't support it. This is against our ancestors..."

Mu Wanqing seemed not to have heard and continued to speak, "Second order, all children under the age of seven will have one egg to eat every day. Remember to come to me at 12:00 every day."

Having an egg to eat on the road of exile was a luxury, let alone eating it every day, which made parents with children very excited.

"The third order is that all elderly people over 60 years old will receive 10 kilograms of rice, 10 kilograms of flour, 1 kilogram of sugar, 2 ounces of salt, two sets of clothes and two pairs of shoes every month, all year round, until they die."

She then stopped and smiled brightly, "By the way, what were you talking about just now?"

Everyone was stunned and couldn't believe it. "Chief, are you serious? You are not joking?"

Mu Wanqing referred to the modern pension system. Modern pension is a big problem, and it was even more so in ancient times.

Older people are afraid of being alone and helpless, and having no one to see them off when they die.

“So people should not only love their own relatives, nor their own children. They should also ensure that the elderly have a place to live, the strong have a place to work, the young have a place to grow, and the widowed, the lonely, the disabled and the sick are all taken care of. This is the promise I make to everyone as the head of the clan, and it is also the iron rule of the Mu clan.” Note (1)

This is unprecedented. Although there were clan rules to take care of the weak, lonely and elderly before, they were just clan rules, which were just spoken of and relied entirely on the conscience of the clan leader.

However, the patriarchs of the Mu clan were ambitious and only thought about power, ignoring the suffering of others.

Mu Wanqing put the elderly care and child care into practice.

Several elderly lonely men had tears in their eyes, their excitement was beyond words, "Chief, as long as you can do it, I will support you all my life, and anyone who dares to oppose you will be my enemy."

Wow, the clan leader is so caring, so kind, and so thoughtful. This is the advantage of having a girl as a clan leader.

"Chief, whatever you say is what we will obey you."

Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, "Is there anything wrong with the rules I set?"

Those who had been against it just now changed sides, "No, no, that's absolutely right."

Even if some people disagree in their hearts, they dare not stand up and oppose it, as that would arouse public anger.

Besides, everyone will grow old. How can you guarantee that your children will be filial to you? Will they live longer than you?

Therefore, there is such a rule in the tribe, which is a retreat for everyone.

Anyone who dares to oppose is a public enemy.

The head of the Fang family watched from afar with a very complicated expression.

He watched as Mu Wanqing gradually won over the hearts of the people, rebuilt order, and created an era of her own.

In the near future, the Mu family will prosper because of her.

On the other hand, his own children are of mediocre talent and are far inferior to him.

If a son is not filial to his father, he will only be left with regrets.

Mr. Fang came running over and said, "Father, are you really going to let me attend Mu's training class? I'm not good at studying."

Patriarch Fang looked at his sleepy son, feeling even more upset. "Just go if I tell you to. Why are you wasting your time? Look at what others are doing at the age of thirteen. Then look at yourself. You are nothing at the age of sixteen."

He wanted his son to explore the way and see what he learned and whether it would be useful.

But Mr. Fang was a hopeless person. He felt wronged. "Father, I am a human being, and she is a demon. How can we compare?"

Patriarch Fang wanted to sigh even more. "It's decided. Go to school and behave well. You must respect Third Miss Mu and treat her like... your own father. Our Fang family's carriages are still counting on Third Miss."

Young Master Fang shuddered, terrified, "Dad, you're not going to sell your son for fame, are you?"

Patriarch Fang slapped him, "Who would want you? Even if Miss San is blind, she won't look down on you. Don't be so self-indulgent. If I find out that you don't respect me enough, I will beat you up."

Mu Wanqing is very busy. She has a lot of complicated things to do, and she has to sort them out one by one.

"Master Fang, come here for a moment."

Patriarch Fang rushed over immediately, "What do you want?"

Mu Wanqing held the information in her hand and said, "I looked at the statistics. A total of 61 carriages are needed, and your Fang family occupies 37 of them. Do you plan to pay part of it in advance, or take out a loan for the whole thing?"

Patriarch Fang looked embarrassed, "I only have five hundred taels, what do you think?"

It’s not that he doesn’t want to give it all, it’s just that there isn’t enough.

He should keep some money for self-defense.

However, sixty-one carriages would require more than six thousand taels of silver. Who could come up with so much money all at once?

Miss Mu San is still a little young and doesn't think things through thoroughly enough.

Mu Wanqing closed the documents and stood up. "Okay, I understand. Let's take out a loan for all of it. After completing the process, you can bring thirty-seven people with me to get the carriage."

Patriarch Fang stood up unconsciously and asked, "When?"

"today."

The calm and composed expression of the head of the Fang family cracked in disbelief, "Today? Are you sure?" Is the carriage that easy to get?

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Note (1) This sentence comes from the Book of Rites, Li Yun, compiled by the Western Han Dynasty ritual scholar Dai Sheng.