Jiang Shuyun looked at Mu Yi'an; this woman was about to explode. Fine, Jiang's sister-in-law was a woman, and it wasn't appropriate for him, as her brother-in-law, to argue with her.

"Sister-in-law, I don't agree with what you said. Shao Qin is eight years old and has already started school. He doesn't have to be perfectly proper in his words and actions, but he should at least know what he can and cannot say."

Although our family isn't as powerful as those aristocratic clans, we still need to adhere to the proper rules. Leaving aside the issue of being the eldest son and grandson, as the elder brother of all my younger siblings, I can't possibly expect him to have all the good things!

The saying goes, "Brotherly love and respect come first. If an elder brother doesn't love his younger siblings, how can he expect them to be respectful?"

Mu Yi'an spoke clearly and calmly, without any anger or sarcasm.

Li Qiuniang looked at her second sister-in-law with admiration practically written all over her face.

Jiang Shuwen tugged at his wife, saying, "Don't wear your heart on your sleeve."

Sister-in-law Jiang was surprised that Mu Yi'an would say such a long thing; she had been silent until now.

"Jiang Shaoqin, did you hear what your uncles and aunts said? Do you understand what they mean?"

Jiang's father, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up. It was rare for all the children to express their opinions; it was time to make some things clear.

"Grandpa, I... I don't quite understand. Aren't the things in the family mainly distributed among the eldest son's family? I'm the eldest son of the eldest son's family, so don't I have an advantage?"

"That's the custom, that's true, but now the family not only has public property, but also the private property of other uncles and aunts, which has nothing to do with you. Also, as the eldest brother, how can you only think of yourself and not consider your other younger siblings? The eldest son's family owns the majority of the family property, which means that the eldest son's family has to bear the majority of the responsibility."

The eldest son's family is responsible for supporting their parents, helping their brothers when they encounter difficulties, and negotiating family matters. They are not just people who take benefits without doing anything.

Remember this: a man should not rely on others or take advantage of his parents; he should strive to establish himself in the world on his own.

The younger children might not understand what Jiang's father said, but they learned a lesson from their grandfather: people should learn skills and not rely on others.

"Shuheng, reading is important, but we should not neglect children's education."

After Jiang's father finished speaking, he got up and went back into the house.

"Everyone, you can all leave now. You know what to do from now on."

Jiang's mother waved and followed Jiang's father into the house.

Mu Yi'an carried Chu Yue, while Jiang Zhonglin led the two boys towards their own side room.

Jiang Shuwen extinguished the bonfire in the courtyard, and the family returned to their rooms.

Mu Yi'an was putting the little girl to sleep when Jiang Zhonglin came in after washing up.

"Are the two little ones asleep?"

"Go to sleep. It's late today. You fell asleep before I read you a story. Go wash up and let's rest too. We're exhausted today."

Jiang Shuyun climbed into bed, while Mu Yi'an went to wash up. They had their own bathroom, which was quite convenient.

"Weren't you tired? Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"Your breathing is my sleeping pill. I haven't taken any pills, how can I fall asleep?"

Mu Yi'an shivered, goosebumps rising on her skin.

"Don't tell me you've been using this one trick to pick up girls for over forty years?"

“I’m telling the truth. I can only fall asleep by counting your breathing rhythm. I’m not lying.”

Jiang Shuyun was also helpless; his insomnia hadn't been cured just because he'd transmigrated to another time and space. Moreover, the original owner of this body also had trouble sleeping—they were truly in the same boat.

“Jiang Shuyun, all the family property I earn in the future will be recorded on my dowry list. That is my private property and has nothing to do with the Jiang family. I will not hand over 40%. The amount you hand over yourself is enough for our family to live on.”

I don't want to work so hard to earn money only to have it benefit someone else. Besides, if you ever have feelings for someone else, we can get a divorce. I've read the law; divorce is legal in this dynasty, and the law supports it. After a divorce, the dowry belongs to the woman.

I'm not going to earn money to support your mistresses, pay them salaries, and help raise their children. I'd willingly give up that kind of wife. We know each other, and I hope we can uphold each other's bottom lines so that we don't end up hurting each other.

Mu Yi'an made it clear from the outset that she had no interest in sharing a man with a group of women; she despised the idea of ​​using a shared cucumber.

“I know, from the first time we met, I knew you were a woman not to be trifled with. Since we are comrades, I would never betray you; every traitor comes to no good end.”

Jiang Shuyun wasn't actually that enthusiastic about matters between men and women. He was a lonely person, always alone, and very wary of others.

He didn't want to live like his parents; for each other, children were superfluous. He wanted to ask why they had children at all, more than once, but never voiced it. Therefore, he didn't want to get married, didn't want children, and wanted to maintain a relatively independent space with his partner, only fulfilling their needs when physically required.

"I hope we can keep our promise. Money is what I believe in the most, so I won't change my mind. All the money I earn in the future will become my dowry."

"Yes, that's reasonable. I don't want the whole family to be arguing. Although I know I'm an outsider, this body is native, and we have a responsibility to support both sets of parents. It would be best to avoid some trouble and save us from wasting time arguing later."

The two reached a consensus, and as sleepiness overcame them, Mu Yi'an fell asleep almost instantly and even started snoring softly. It seemed that she was exhausted during the day.

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