Jiang Shuyun was fishing intently by the pond.

The headmaster and Mr. Liang sat in the pavilion, looking at the tiny pink buds peeking out from among the lotus leaves.

"Chief, this matter should be discussed with the General. If the watermelons are successfully grown, they can be traded with other small countries in exchange for their horses, furs, and other valuables."

This would alleviate the army's food shortage and also improve the lives of the local people.

Although Mr. Liang left the Northwest, he could not forget his comrades and the people of the Northwest; it was something ingrained in his very being.

"I need to discuss this matter with His Majesty first. Whether it succeeds or not, we must trust His Majesty."

Jiang Shuyun and her husband may seem timid and fearful, but their actions were correct.

Never act rashly; you must first protect yourself before you can have a future.

I know you all cherish everything in the Northwest, but you are no longer members of the Northwest Army. In some matters, you must consider your own needs while also being considerate of others.

The headmaster knew that Wenxuan was confused because he was worried.

"The headmaster is right; I was too hasty."

Liang Wenxuan touched his numb legs. He was genuinely worried that he might not be able to stand up again and would slowly become despondent.

"Don't be too hard on yourself. You're still young. Take it easy. There are other options in life. Don't give up easily."

The headmaster noticed Wenxuan's dejection, and his unconscious stroking of his thigh did not escape the headmaster's notice.

"Alright, you don't need to worry about this anymore. Just relax here, look at the crops, and see the people who are working hard to make a living."

The headmaster didn't stay for dinner and went straight back to the academy.

After seeing the headmaster off, Jiang Shuyun returned to the courtyard with Mr. Liang and the others.

Shao Ming and Shao Yun returned home from school in the evening.

After the two brothers finished dinner, they went to Mr. Liang for a lesson.

Jiang Shuyun and Yi'an, along with Chuyue and the two little ones, were playing on the tatami mat in the living room.

The two little ones lay side by side, and Chuyue held a cloth tiger in her hand, guiding her two younger brothers to practice rolling over.

"Shao Rong, Shao Ke, look here, look at your sister, turn it over and take it."

Shao Ke remained unmoved, glanced at the scene, and continued to lie there, gnawing on his fist.

Upon hearing his sister's voice, Shao Rong turned to look at the cloth tiger that his sister was shaking incessantly. With a sudden effort, he rolled over and lay face down on the couch.

"Shao Rong is awesome! Climb over here and catch the tiger!"

"Ah...ah..."

Shao Rong tried to grab the cloth tiger, but despite using all his strength, he couldn't move an inch and cried out in frustration.

As he shouted, drool flowed out, forming a silvery thread.

"Mommy, little brother, little brother is drooling, quickly get a handkerchief to wipe it."

Although Chu Yue was a little disgusted, she still took out her handkerchief and wiped Shao Rong clean.

"Our Chuyue is so amazing, wiping her little brother's drool."

"Mom, that's my little brother. He's a bit dirty, but it's okay. I'll wash the handkerchief clean in a bit."

Chuyue's favorite game right now is washing things, and she enjoys it immensely.

To put it simply, she just loves playing in the water.

After playing for a while, Chuyue started yawning, and the two little ones started rubbing their eyes.

Mu Yi'an took Chu Yue back to her room, told her stories, and coaxed her to sleep.

Jiang Shuyun asked Sister Wei and Yun Duo to take the two babies downstairs to breastfeed, as she was also getting ready for bed.

After the three children fell asleep, Jiang Shuyun went to check on the two older children before the couple returned to their own room to rest.

"Jiang Shuyun, how does it feel to raise five children?"

"It's painful yet pleasurable."

These words made Mu Yi'an burst into laughter, and she felt the same way.

"Yi'an, what do you want to do with the cotton you asked about today?"

"I do have some ideas. I know why cotton yields are low, and there are ways to increase yields."

With military connections, we could buy land in the Northwest to grow cotton. This would not only generate income but also give us leverage over border affairs, ensuring we're prepared for any eventuality.

Mu Yi'an thought this idea was feasible, but it would have to wait until the matter of the watermelon was settled.

"Yi'an, why are you suddenly thinking about these things?"

Jiang Shuyun knew that Yi'an always thought about being content with a modest life and that the family should live a simple and happy life.

"Shuyun watched as Shaoming and Shaoyun practiced martial arts and learned knowledge from dawn till dusk, and they had their own ideals."

I suddenly realized a fact: we have experienced the prosperity of thousands of years later and seen the scenery of various places.

I don't have many expectations for the future; I just want to live a simple life like this.

However, the children have expectations for the future; they want to see scenery further afield.

We cannot hold them back. Success or failure is their life, and they must make their own way.

All we can do is try our best to clear some obstacles in their path and make their journey smoother.

Scholarly pursuits, especially the emergence of outstanding individuals from humble backgrounds, are extremely rare occurrences.

In your previous life, you came from a wealthy family, and your parents had a certain social standing.

Whether it's pursuing higher education or finding a job, besides your own efforts, the support from your parents is also a very important part.

I come from a poor family, and I've been through it all. I know how incredibly difficult it is for a child from a poor family to achieve greatness.

Mu Yi'an suddenly realized that while they wanted to live a life of retirement, their children longed for the outside world.

"Yi'an, I didn't think about those things."

Jiang Shuyun felt a little ashamed. He left early and returned late every day. What had he done for this family?

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