The next day, Jiang Shuyun took Mu Yi'an to the county town to see the private school that Master Wei had mentioned.

“The private school is right there. The teacher wrote a letter of recommendation. We can bring Shao Ming over next year on the second day of the second lunar month. The living environment here is quite good. I'll feel at ease if you stay here. I'll go say hello to my second brother later, and then go to the real estate agency to take a look. If there's a suitable house, we'll buy one.”

"Yes, the environment here is nice, quiet, and the streets are clean and tidy. The people living around here must be people of a certain status and position, so getting along with the neighbors will save a lot of trouble."

Mu Yi'an was quite satisfied with this. Although she grew up in a mountain village, she genuinely disliked arguing over trivial matters. She also disliked the lack of boundaries between neighbors and the tendency to pry into other people's privacy. Just like in Jiangjia Village, almost no one had any secrets; even a small matter would be widely known within a day.

Jiang Shuyun and Mu Yi'an went to Mu Erge and told him about their plans. Mu Erge promised to help them keep an eye out, as houses in that area were in high demand and expensive, making them difficult to find.

Brother Mu also took them to a reliable real estate agency, told them his requirements, and told them to go to the county government office to find him if there were suitable properties.

With the matters in the county town settled, Mu Yi'an went to a large general store and bought a considerable amount of cotton and cotton cloth to make bedding for Jiang Shuyun to take to Bailu Academy. He also bought all the other daily necessities. He then went to a fabric shop and bought several bolts of cloth to make a few more sets of clothes for Jiang Shuyun. Fortunately, the climate here is pleasant, and the winters aren't too cold, so there's no need to make cotton-padded clothes, which saves a lot of trouble.

For the last few days, Jiang Shuyun stayed at home and didn't go out, wanting to spend time with her family. The next time she would come back would be during the Chinese New Year.

Before leaving, Jiang Shuyun went to the old house to say goodbye to her parents.

"Once you're at the academy, study hard. Don't worry about things at home. We'll take care of things. We'll try our best to be on the list of successful candidates in the next autumn imperial examination."

"Take good care of yourself. I wonder if the food at the academy is any good?"

Jiang's parents gave him all sorts of instructions, as a mother worries when her son travels far away, and he won't be back for several months.

"Don't worry, Father and Mother, everything is arranged. You can bring a page to the academy to help with daily life."

Jiang Shuyun also had some feelings deep down. In his previous life, his parents provided him with material security, but they didn't have time to spend with him. From childhood to adulthood, he had spent most of his time alone.

Upon arriving here, the original owner's parents gave him normal paternal and maternal love. Although there were many brothers and sisters in the family, the two elders tried their best to treat each child fairly, which was truly remarkable in ancient times.

"That's good. Second daughter-in-law is reliable. Shuyun, a virtuous wife reduces trouble for her husband. You must be chaste and self-disciplined, and don't be blinded by lust. In our Jiang family, we don't take concubines, and you can't go to brothels."

Jiang's father spoke earnestly, not wanting Shuyun to have her mind unsettled after broadening her horizons.

"Father, don't worry, I won't."

Jiang Shuyun hadn't expected her father to be so insightful. In ancient times, it was normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines. However, more women meant more trouble.

In his past life, he had seen too many examples of couples falling apart, and their families were not far from being separated.

Jiang Shuyun, accompanied by her young page, and Li Hong, driving a horse-drawn carriage loaded with their luggage, bid farewell to their families and headed to the county town to catch a boat.

After watching Jiang Shuyun leave, Mu Yi'an and the children returned to their room with a dejected expression. They had come to this unfamiliar place together, surrounded by strangers, and had gradually become familiar with each other, relying on one another and developing a dependence. The sudden separation left Mu Yi'an feeling somewhat lost.

Jiang Qi understood her sister-in-law's disappointment, so she took the children to play, allowing her sister-in-law to have some peace and quiet without being disturbed by the children.

Mu Yi'an was down for two days, but she adjusted herself. Honestly, Mu Yi'an, why are you becoming so dramatic? You lived alone for so long in your past life and nothing happened to you, did it?

After recovering, Mu Yi'an went to the watermelon field. The watermelons were almost ripe, and in another half month, the first batch of watermelons could be picked.

Manager Zhou wanted to transport the watermelons to the capital before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and now it seems there shouldn't be any problem.

When Jiang Shuyun's letter reporting that she was safe arrived, Jiangjia Village also welcomed the yamen runners who brought good news.

What was that sound?

"Madam, it seems to be county officials, making a lot of noise with gongs and drums. Is there some happy occasion?"

Li Hong went out to inquire and then quickly ran back.

"Madam, Master's elder brother has passed the imperial examination and become a scholar. The person who just delivered the news was the one who brought the good news."

"Really? That's wonderful news! Li Hong, go to my parents' house and see if they've sent any good news."

Li Hong knew that his wife's younger brother had also participated in the imperial examination and might have received good news as well.

"Understood, Madam, I'll go right away."

Li Hong left, and Mu Yi'an called Jiang Qi; they needed to visit the old house, as was customary.

The two women, sister-in-law and aunt, didn't bring their children because they were worried that with so many people around, they wouldn't be able to take care of them.

At the Jiang family's old house, the messenger who brought the good news had already left. The neighbors, who had heard the gongs and drums earlier, all came over to watch the excitement and offer their congratulations.

"The Jiang family is amazing! Three scholars have been produced from one family!"

When Mu Yi'an arrived, her third grandfather and eldest grandfather were already there, along with the village head, the village chief, and many other people.

Sister-in-law Jiang smiled like a flower, standing in the middle of the courtyard. Her sister-in-law from her maternal family said something to her, which made Sister-in-law Jiang laugh non-stop.

Brother Jiang hasn't returned yet. Father Jiang is greeting his third grandfather and the others, while Mother Jiang is chatting and laughing with her sisters-in-law and relatives. The whole courtyard is filled with joyful sounds.

"Second sister-in-law, eldest sister-in-law, you've come over."

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