Time flies, and it is Chinese New Year in a blink of an eye. This year, because the Ji family came, the family went to Banshan Village with a small entourage.
"Dad, Mom." Ji Yiwan walked towards the two elders.
"Why are you here?" Ji Wenxiu asked.
"It's been a long time since I celebrated the New Year with you guys. Now that you're here, I'm coming too." Ji Yiwan said. In previous years, because Gu Shiliang's parents had passed away, they all went to the Ji family to celebrate the New Year. Later, when they came here, they couldn't go back, so naturally they lived behind closed doors. This year, when the Ji family came, it was natural for them to celebrate the New Year together.
The New Year celebrations at this time are still very festive, and with many people in each family, it is quite lively to celebrate together. This year, the family has a youngest child, Ji Yannan's eldest son, the great-grandson of the Ji family, Ji Heming. The birth of Ji Heming makes the Ji family very happy.
Every time Gu Can came, he would poke the little bun. She was so chubby, white, and tender, and super cute. Ji Heming also liked her very much. Every time he grabbed one of her fingers, he would hold on for a long time, laughing so hard that his saliva would flow. Gu Can now carried a fine cotton handkerchief with him just to wipe his saliva.
While the whole family was busy, Gu Can's job was to keep an eye on the little boy, Ji Heming. Gu Can was also happy to have some free time. Ji Heming was well taken care of, and at just six months old, he was incredibly energetic, constantly trying to crawl around. Gu Can would let him crawl for a while, then bring him back to her. He didn't get angry, but just kept crawling, having a blast.
For the New Year's Eve dinner, several tables were occupied by guests of all ages. The Ji family didn't have a tradition of barring women and children from the table. The first thing to happen was, of course, a speech by the head of the family, Ji Wenbo. He'd been talking about how this year had been full of ups and downs, but everyone had adapted well, and how they were able to be together again, how the family had a new baby, and how the coming year would be even better. Then, the meal began.
The climate here is suitable and crops can be grown twice a year, so there is basically no slack season. The only time we have free time is during the Chinese New Year, and the Chinese New Year here does not end until the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
"Come on, the Lantern Festival here is so lively." Gu Can's favorite thing every year is to go to the Lantern Festival. Especially in recent years, due to Gu Shiliang's management, Qingshan County has become more prosperous than the provincial capital.
"You, I never get tired of looking at you every year." Gu Pan tapped her forehead.
"But Xueling, since this is your first time here, you can go and have a look. The Lantern Festival in Qingshan County is quite lively, with all kinds of snacks and gadgets, as well as lantern riddle guessing activities and acrobatic performances. And Qingshan County is under the jurisdiction of Daddy, so it's very safe." Gu Pan said to Ji Xueling.
"Okay, okay, I'll go." Ji Xueling had already been excited by Gu Can's talk. Finally, they decided to go with the whole family to visit Qingshan County, which was managed by Gu Shiliang. Because of Gu Can's mountain god ability, those who came to follow him couldn't find anything.
"Wow, it's so lively!" Arriving in Qingshan County, the bustle was palpable from the city gates. Locals were setting up stalls and carrying small backpacks. Everyone's face was filled with happy smiles. It felt as if Ji Xueling and her family of three had returned to the 21st century, a new era of peace and tranquility.
On this street, every household, young and old, men and women, was very happy. There was no such thing as women being in a lower position. They walked freely on the street, talking and laughing loudly. There were also many women guessing lantern riddles, and when they guessed correctly, everyone would cheer for them.
There were also patrols of yamen runners coming and going, and the common people were not afraid at all. Some children would even rush over and cling to their thighs. The yamen runners did not get angry, but instead smiled and comforted the children before returning them to their families. It seemed that the sense of security was overflowing.
"Of course, the Lantern Festival in Qingshan County is even more lively than the one in the provincial capital. Last year, the prefect brought his family to Qingshan County to visit the Lantern Festival." Gu Can said proudly.
Listening to the people around me, expressing their bright visions for the future, I felt a genuine sense of security. The whole family was having a blast at the Lantern Festival. Gu Can also won a rabbit lantern by guessing a riddle. But he gave it to a child who didn't get one. She didn't need a lantern anyway, and getting a little innocent smile in return was nice.
On the 16th day of the first lunar month, the whole family got up early. For no other reason than today was the day that Gu Hean and Gu Heju were going on a study tour. The whole family got up, had breakfast together, and saw the two brothers off. With no certain date for their return, they were reluctant to leave.
But the two were quite skilled, so Gu Can gave them a jade talisman to save their lives and also brought out a pair of elves to quietly follow them and provide protection, which made him feel at ease. Gu Pan and Gu Hele were both very excited and eager to try, wishing they could grow up five years later so they could go on the journey with him.
Gu Shiliang and Ji Yiwan each took one of them home. After five years of preparation, Ji Yiwan will also be busy this year. Her life as the dean of Tianchao No. 1 Women's College will also start from this year!
They had already discussed that if they didn't have the ability, then it would be fine, but if they had the ability, they would naturally do something for the world. Especially for women who had an extremely low status in feudal society, Gu Can's golden finger was so powerful that she would really feel uncomfortable if she didn't do something.
Of course, the most important thing is Ji Yiwan's system mission. She wants to become a culinary god and bring delicious food to the world, but she can't do it alone. So the establishment of this women's college is imperative.
This was actually more of a technical school, as women during this dynasty were not allowed to take the imperial examinations. Therefore, the academy's curriculum included literacy, arithmetic, cooking, pharmacology, and even basic martial arts, primarily to strengthen the girls' bodies. The women's academy was built with great fanfare.
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