Once they have names, they no longer address each other as "older brother" and "younger brother." Based on their birth times, the older brother's name is Jiang Shaorong, and the younger brother's name is Jiang Shaoke.

Sister-in-law Wei and the others kept calling him Young Master Rong and Young Master Ke. Mu Yi'an wanted to laugh, but she held it in.

That's what everyone called it in ancient times.

Mu Yi'an has only one thing to do lately: her two children's 100-day celebration.

The first three children had simple 100-day celebrations.

It wasn't really a big event, just a family meal together. We had limited resources, but we did our best.

The two younger ones were fortunate to have such good times; things at home improved, especially after the barbecue stall was set up, and the monthly income was quite substantial.

That evening, Mu Yi'an and Jiang Shuyun discussed the banquet arrangements.

"Shuyun, should we also send invitations to Jiangjia Village?"

My third grandfather, eldest grandfather, uncles, cousins, eldest brother, and third brother—they haven't come to visit since we moved.

Mu Yi'an knew that in ancient times, moving, getting married, and having a funeral were all major events.

"We will invite them, but I'll discuss with my parents who we should invite."

We're not very familiar with the people of Jiangjia Village, but we can't lose touch with them. Maintaining a relationship that's neither too close nor too distant is the best approach.

Besides my third grandfather and his family, I'll ask my parents if there's anyone else I need to invite.

We don't know if my parents-in-law and brother-in-law can come; we'll have to ask them too.

"My parents are unlikely to be able to come, mainly because my mother just went back not long ago. My eldest brother and sister-in-law probably can't come either, they need to prepare to plant watermelons."

Mu Yi'an felt it didn't matter whether her parents came or not; there was no need to save face for them.

Her parents don't like going out, and besides, her mother had been here for almost two months before going back home a few days ago.

"I'll write down the list that's already confirmed first, and then I'll think about the rest later."

"We should also send an invitation to Manager He and Manager Zhou in the county town."

We've kept in touch over the years.

"Yes, I wrote it down. It's a pity that Master Wei has returned to his hometown, and I don't know when I'll see him again."

Jiang Shuyun felt a pang of melancholy as she thought of the teacher who had devoted himself to her instruction.

"The worst thing about this era is the underdeveloped transportation; it's too much trouble to go out."

"Didn't you plan to take Shao Ming and Shao Yun on a study tour next year? You could go and visit the Master."

"Hmm, that's a good idea, but unfortunately, we might not be able to go that far next year."

"My two students, both scholars, will be taking the imperial examinations the year after next. I don't have that much vacation time."

Jiang Shuyun planned to wander around the neighborhood first, and then go further afield after the autumn imperial examination when he had a long vacation.

"It's good that you have this idea. As for when to go, we'll discuss that later."

Mu Yi'an didn't want to go out; the thought of sitting in the car for such a long time made her butt hurt.

The couple finished organizing the list, didn't say much, and went to bed.

Mu Yi'an is still recovering, and Jiang Shuyun can't do anything about it. It's too cruel to see her but not be able to have her.

"Go to sleep, your eyes are terrifying."

"You wait, there are still two months left. Then we'll settle all the big and small accounts together."

"Hehe... I'm waiting, who's afraid of who."

Taking advantage of the fact that he was still in the recovery period, Mu Yi'an boldly provoked him.

The next day, Jiang Shuyun showed the guest list to her father and asked him to check if there were any others she needed to invite.

"You can leave it here for now, I'll take a look later. There are some people in Jiangjia Village who need to be invited."

That's your root. Even though the chances of going back are slim, you should still maintain a good relationship with it.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Father. I'm off to the academy."

After Jiang Shuyun left, Jiang's father carefully looked at the list and added the names that needed to be invited.

After the list was finalized, Mu Yi'an asked Manager Wei to take people back to deliver the invitations and also to visit the estates and shops in the county town.

Steward Li began preparing for the banquet, and invitations also needed to be sent from the prefectural city.

The academy's teachers, Jiang Shuyun's former classmates with whom she got along well, Master Wan and the others, and Uncle Mu...

Mu Yi'an and Jiang Shuyun decided to hold the 100-day celebration at the estate, as their home was not big enough.

The main reason is that some people from Jiangjia Village are coming over; it's too crowded at home.

The village is large, so there are many things that can be done.

The guests were all people she knew well, so Mu Yi'an planned to keep things relaxed.

A few days in advance, Mu Yi'an and his family moved to the estate.

Jiang Shuyun was the happiest, as it made going to the academy much easier for him. Shao Ming and Shao Yun, on the other hand, had a more difficult time, as they had to get up early to take a carriage back to the city to study.

The courtyard on the estate is quite large, with side courtyards and dormitories for the farmhands, some of which are empty.

At that time, it will be quite convenient to find a place to stay.

"Madam, Butler Li is here."

"Please let him in."

"Madam, we've signed an agreement with the restaurant. They'll send a chef to cook the main courses. We'll find our own kitchen helpers; they'll send three chefs in total."

Butler Li found a well-known restaurant in the prefecture, as Sister-in-law Li couldn't handle such a large banquet by herself.

"Okay, we'll find cooks from the tenant farmers' homes. You should decide on the number of people in advance and explain the rules to them."

Tonight, we'll have a barbecue; it'll be good publicity for our shop.

"This is a good idea. We have people specifically responsible for skewering the meat, so we don't have to worry about running out of supply."

Various side dishes are readily available, and if all else fails, every household in the surrounding villages grows vegetables.

Manager Wei has already reached an agreement with the village closest to the estate, the village where the tenant farmers live, to purchase their vegetables.

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