After seeing Gu Zheng and his group off, Mu Yi'an tidied up the New Year's gifts sent by the Gu family.

Some foods need to be shared so that everyone can try them.

The fabrics and exquisite jewelry are mostly suitable for young girls of Chuyue's age.

It seems that the Gu family has carefully inquired about their own situation.

Some of these exquisite pieces of jewelry were packed away to be given as gifts to the girls in each family when they returned home for the New Year. The rest were sent to Chuyue.

Mu Yi'an has already prepared the New Year's gifts for the prefectural city. Once Jiang Shuyun returns and writes the gift list, they can be sent out.

Uncle Mu's family, the teacher at Shaoming Academy, Master Wan's place, and the teachers, hall masters, and study hall masters at Jiang Shuyun Academy with whom I have good relationships. Of course, the headmaster cannot be left out.

In short, it took into account Jiang Shuyun's colleagues, junior managers, and senior managers.

In daily life, social interactions are essential.

When the academy was on holiday, Mu Yi'an and her friends took New Year's gifts, boarded a boat, and returned to the county town to celebrate the New Year.

The Jiang family's house in the county town remained unchanged, as did the people there.

Jiang's father and mother appear to be in good health.

"Father, Mother, are you still taking the medicinal meals that my brother-in-law prescribed?"

“I’m eating, one meal a day. Your father and I are in good health.”

Looking at her grandchildren, Jiang's mother thought it was wonderful, but the most eye-catching were Shuyun's children.

The overall feeling is different; even in a crowd wearing the same clothes, they are the most conspicuous.

"That's good. Don't find it troublesome. Just keep eating as your brother-in-law says. It will be good for you."

Jiang Shuyun thought to herself that he was only in his thirties, which in modern times is the age to focus on building one's career.

In ancient times, he was almost old, and in a few years, his daughter-in-law would be moving in.

“We know that only when we are healthy can you be free from worries while you are out there.”

Jiang's father reassured Shuyun that he knew what was important.

Now they have nothing to worry about. The eldest son has Shuyun's help, a stable job, and a stable income.

Shuyun doesn't need to worry about anything; the couple raises their child well and manages their family business quite well.

Shuwen's small business was thriving, and he also acquired some land.

Not as good as the best, but better than the worst.

The couple lived a good life.

As for her two daughters, Jiang Qi had nothing to worry about. Her son-in-law, Chu, had some assets, and Jiang Qi had given birth to two sons. Life would only get better and better.

Jiang Lan, as the saying goes, has ambitions that are higher than the sky. She always wants the best, but does she have enough ability to match it?

I just hope she gives birth to a son this time, so that she will have both a son and a daughter and won't be disliked by her future husband.

Children and grandchildren have their own lives to live; they are old and won't worry too much.

Every year during the Lunar New Year, the things to do are pretty much the same, nothing is different.

The only difference is that Mu Erge's family came back this year.

It's been several years since Brother Mu left.

Mu Yi'an and Jiang Shuyun took their child back to her parents' home to catch up with her second brother and his family.

"Shuyun, Yi'an, it's been a long time."

"Second brother, you've changed quite a bit!"

Mu Yi'an never expected that her second brother would become so serious and profound after not seeing him for several years.

"There's no other way. When working for Lord Zhao, you have to be serious to keep him in line."

Brother Mu is currently considered Lord Zhao's personal attendant, without any specific official position.

"That's true, my second brother is over thirty now."

After expressing his feelings, Mu Yi'an gave gifts to his second brother's four children.

Several years have passed. Mu Yang is now a fifteen-year-old boy, Mu Jin is twelve, and the twins are eight.

You really don't realize you're getting old until you see your children growing up.

Sister-in-law Mu also prepared gifts for Shao Ming and the others, and the children went to the study to chat.

Shao Ming wanted to know what was happening in Jiangnan, Mu Yang wanted to know about the scientific expedition, and the others joined in the fun.

"Is Ziyi still studying?"

"They said they have an article that they're halfway through writing, and they'll finish it and come out in a bit."

Mu's mother was also worried, feeling that Ziyi had been a bit anxious lately.

"Don't push yourself too hard. In scientific research, anything can happen."

Mu Yi'an felt that Zi Yi was under a lot of pressure. Next year, he and Zi Yu from his third uncle's family would both participate in the provincial examination.

"He needs to figure this out himself. He's a father of two now, so he needs to learn to adjust himself."

Mr. Mu didn't say much. His youngest son had had a relatively smooth life before and hadn't experienced any setbacks.

"Second Brother, is Lord Zhao going to be transferred back to the capital after his recent return to report on his duties?"

Jiang Shuyun had a good impression of Lord Zhao; he was a man of action.

"No, after this assessment, Lord Zhao may be promoted, but the specific location has not yet been decided."

There are many officials in the capital, and things are very complicated. Sometimes, there's a lot of maneuvering involved, and the outcome is unpredictable.

Mu Erge has been following Lord Zhao for several years and is no longer the junior constable he once was. He knows a lot about the workings of officialdom.

"Second Brother, will Mu Yang be playing next year?"

Jiang Shuyun didn't want to know about officialdom, so she changed the subject.

"Yes, he has been studying with a teacher in Jiangnan these past few years, and he's doing quite well."

Mu Erge looked proud. He worked so hard just to create better conditions for his child.

Otherwise, who would willingly leave their parents, siblings, and wander far from home?

“There are many great scholars in the Jiangnan region; it is a true cradle of literati.”

"Brother-in-law, Yi'an, if the trial in Muyang County is successful, we'll need to trouble you to take care of him for a while."

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