Third Grandfather's actions brought those carefree members of the Jiang clan to their senses.

Jiang Shuyun is no longer the same Jiang Shuyun from the village. Even if he doesn't become an official, he still has more say than them and is not someone they can control.

Take Jiang Laosan's family as an example. They rely on renting land from Jiang Shuyun's wife's dowry, which is 40/60 and tax-free. Their situation has improved in recent years.

Once everyone in the family is married off and has enough to eat, they'll have the energy to cause trouble.

Jiang's father, representing Jiang Shuyun's family, said that the land would not be rented to Jiang Laosan's family next year.

No one knows how much Jiang Shuqi's wife regretted it, but everyone understood one thing: work hard, be self-reliant, and don't covet what doesn't belong to you.

In the village in the county town, Wang Hu managed things more effectively, and no one tried to cause trouble. They knew that if they didn't work hard, they could be replaced at any time, regardless of whether they were still under the Jiang family.

The matters in Jiangjia Village and Zhuangzi in the county town were all resolved, and Steward Li told his wife about them in detail.

"What are Manager Jiang's wife's responsibilities on the estate? How old is his younger brother?"

"She works with Manager Wang's wife to take charge of the farmhands' meals. I didn't see her younger brother; he should be in his teens and not married yet."

Butler Li did not see Jiang Shuhe's brother-in-law, saying that he had gone back to the village to do odd jobs.

"Send a letter to Steward Wang and ask him to inquire with Steward Jiang's wife and younger brother whether they would like to work at the estate in the prefectural city."

With Jiang Shuhe away, his family's troubles will inevitably reach his wife, so it's better to stay far away. Jiang Shuhe is sensible; otherwise, those people wouldn't have come looking for trouble while he's away.

"I understand, madam. I'll write it when I get back."

Steward Li kept this in mind and then brought up the matter of Jiang Huatian's land.

"When you write the letter, tell Steward Wang to go back to Jiangjia Village and let the old man decide which family in the village is in trouble, and then give the land to that family."

It's still a 40/60 split, no taxes, and tenants aren't limited to the Jiang family; other surnames are preferred.

Mu Yi'an felt that sometimes being too easy to talk to and doing too much can lead to people taking advantage of you.

Having finished explaining the matter, Mu Yi'an handed the completed letter to Steward Li, instructing him to take it to the post station the next day.

Things in the Northwest are going quite smoothly for now, and there haven't been any troubles at the estates and shops in the prefectural city, so Mu Yi'an can take a break.

During this time, Sister Fang handed over some tasks to the newly arrived Sister Wu, which made her life a little easier.

"Madam, would you like to go and check on Miss's class?"

"Let's go take a look."

Mu Yi'an specially arranged a study for Chu Yue, next to her bedroom.

When Mu Yi'an and the others came in, Chu Yue was practicing fingering techniques. Some time ago, Jiang Shuyun bought several guqin (a seven-stringed zither), one for each of the three older ones in the family, and Chu Yue practiced playing the guqin with Granny Hai.

Shao Ming and Shao Yun learned some things at the academy, and Granny Hai could also give them some pointers.

In ancient times, students were required to learn the Six Arts of a Gentleman. Since they had the opportunity, they could learn them in advance, saving them from going to the academy and not knowing anything.

“Madam, Miss is doing quite well in her practice. She is still young and doesn’t want the title of ‘talented woman,’ so it’s much easier for her when she practices.”

"Thank you for your hard work, Granny Hai. As for Chuyue, we don't plan to marry her into any high-ranking family. However, you should still talk to her about many things step by step."

Even if you are well-matched in terms of social status, there is no guarantee that the person you will meet in the future will be a good one.

People's hearts are fickle. What I can teach her is that no matter what happens in the future, she must remain calm and find the aspect that is most beneficial to herself.

As for Granny Hai, you need to teach her that while one shouldn't harbor malicious intentions, one must be wary of others. If nothing unexpected happens, you will marry Chuyue along with her, if you have no objections.

Your fates are intertwined; if you teach Chuyue well, you will all benefit in the future.

Mu Yi'an was not a native of this era, and she did not understand or have any experience with many of the methods used in the inner quarters of ancient times.

But Chuyue is different. When she grows up and gets married, she will face the real married life of this era.

As her mother, she hoped that Chuyue would meet a good man who would be devoted to her. But as the saying goes, people's hearts are fickle, changing with age, environment, and status.

Mu Yi'an wouldn't instill in Chu Yue the idea of ​​a lifelong, monogamous relationship; that would only harm her.

In an era where polygamy and frequenting brothels are legal, what's the point of talking about lifelong monogamy? The real challenge is learning how to protect your heart in an unequal marriage and not be swayed by emotions.

However, you can't be too direct about it, otherwise it might have the opposite effect.

Granny Hai had spent decades in the palace; she was able to escape because she had both luck and skill.

Now, it's up to her to choose.

"Madam, I will teach Miss well, so that she can grow up happily without being too naive."

Granny Hai herself never received her parents' love, and in the end, she was sold into slavery.

However, seeing the little girl playing outside with rosy cheeks and constant laughter, she wanted to help protect her and ensure she would have a carefree life.

"Thank you, Granny Hai!"

Mu Yi'an spoke from the perspective of a mother, not from the perspective of a matriarch. Granny Hai understood.

"Miss is lucky, we will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Granny Hai made a promise; having witnessed so much misfortune, she also wanted to see some beautiful things.

"By the way, Granny Hai, my great-aunt's family also has a little girl a few years older than Chuyue. She might need you to help her learn some skills."

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