Jiang Shuyun asked the two Xu boys to cut bamboo and make some bamboo skewers.

Previously, the village was busy harvesting wheat and planting rice, and everyone was exhausted.

While the watermelons were still unripe, everyone took a break. Mu Yi'an had specially brought a lot of pork and mutton, which he asked Sister Xu to stew. Today, everyone was having a better meal.

Since there was no ready-made barbecue grill, Butler Li found some blue bricks and built a simple barbecue grill according to the design Jiang Shuyun had described.

The adults were busy preparing for the barbecue, and the children ran over from a distance, with three furry dogs following at their feet, barking.

"Mao, Mao, come here."

When Chuyue saw the three hairs, she clapped her hands excitedly and shouted, "Hair, hair!"

Mu Jin is five years old and a very resilient little girl. When she saw the three dogs, she ran straight over to them.

"Mother, are there fish in the water?"

Shao Ming's eyes were bright, full of anticipation.

"This mother really doesn't know, you're going to catch fish?"

"Auntie, is it okay?"

Mu Xuan was also full of anticipation; they wanted to play in the water.

"Li Li, go check how deep the stream is."

"Yes, madam."

Li Li walked towards the stream, and the children followed.

"Don't go into the water yet, okay?"

"I understand, Mother."

"Okay, Auntie."

The children laughed and agreed, especially Mu Xuan and Shao Ming, who were very sensible.

Li Li took off his shoes and socks, went downstairs and walked around himself, and then he had a better understanding of the situation.

“Madam, the stream is not deep, less than half a foot, and the stones below are quite smooth.”

"Let them go have fun. You and the Xu brothers keep an eye on them."

Mu Yi'an now understands that the ancient units of length are different from the modern ones. At that time, one chi (尺) was roughly equivalent to fifteen centimeters.

Li Li and the Xu brothers, who had finished shaving the bamboo skewers, went to the stream to check on the children, while Mu Yi'an and the others started skewering meat and preparing for a barbecue.

Mu's mother and father strolled around the neighborhood together, occasionally glancing at the children playing.

Jiang Qi was looking for medicinal herbs nearby; she now recognizes many kinds of herbs.

Li Mei, the daughter of Sister Li, also liked to learn about herbs with Jiang Qi. The two of them chatted happily together.

Soon, a unique aroma wafted through the air, attracting everyone; Mu Yi'an and her friends' skewers were ready.