Old Mrs. Ye had talked about this at home before, and afterwards the eldest son Ye also told the second and third sons about it, because the five children were from both families, so naturally they had to be informed of this matter.
Recently, because the emperor had to leave the palace to offer sacrifices to heaven, the Yulin Guards were also very busy.
Ye Lao Si came back not much earlier than Ye Lao Er today, so Ye Lao Da didn't think of telling him about this.
Unexpectedly, when Ye Lao Si saw Old Lady Ye calling her four brothers to talk to her so seriously, he immediately thought of dividing the family property. Coupled with his hangover, he couldn't hold back any longer.
Now he knew that he had made a fool of himself, so he simply fell headfirst onto the kang in Old Lady Ye's room, groaning and saying that he had drunk too much yesterday and now had a headache.
Old Madam Ye slapped him on the back and said, "You're already a grown-up, but you're still acting like a monkey and playing tricks.
"You've been working in the Imperial Guard for quite a while now. Do you have any idea of any good academies in the capital?"
When Ye Lao Si heard this, he also became serious and said, "Mom, you really asked the right question.
"I've already asked around and listed a few academies to consider.
“The teachers in these academies are all well-read, and many newly-appointed Jinshi graduates come from these academies.
"There's no need to rush this. We can visit each academy one by one, consult with them, and then make a final decision."
After saying this, Ye Lao Si immediately boasted to Old Madam Ye: "Mom, I just didn't think clearly for a moment. I have been thinking about the family affairs all the time."
"Okay, you're thoughtful." Old Mrs. Ye comforted her son with a few words, and then urged him to hurry up and take her to see those academies, and quickly settle the children's studies, so that everyone could prepare for the New Year with peace of mind.
Speaking of the New Year, Old Lady Ye recalled something and said, "This year, you four have all had many good things happen to you, and your lives are getting better and better.
"So I thought, I have to do a good job when I go to pay respects to my ancestors during the Spring Festival this year.
"First, it's to announce the good news to our ancestors and your father. Second, it's to thank them for blessing you in the underworld. Third, it's to show the rest of the clan, so they won't criticize you behind your back and say you've forgotten your roots."
The four sons knew that what Old Lady Ye said made sense.
His family is doing so well this year, and many people in the village and clan have seen it.
There are also many people who are jealous and gossip behind others' backs.
Now everyone in the village wants to curry favor with Ye Laoer so that they can get good rice seeds next year and learn how to grow crops from Ye Laoer. So no matter what they think in their hearts, they are still harmonious on the surface.
But there are so many people in the tribe, and they don’t even recognize many of them.
But recently, more and more people have come to the village to make connections and ask for money.
With these people spreading rumors and gossiping, the Ye family roughly knew what these people were saying about them behind their backs.
That's why Old Lady Ye brought up this matter specifically so that the four brothers would have an idea.
Although the Ye family usually keeps a low profile, they have to do some more things to show off to outsiders during the Chinese New Year this year, and to shut them up at the same time.
After finishing the discussion, Old Lady Ye said, "Okay, you guys can go back to your own business."
Upon hearing this, Ye Lao San hurriedly said, "Mom, Lao Si's furniture is already pretty much done. Do you want to go over and take a look?"
When Mrs. Ye heard this, she became excited.
"You guys are pretty fast, I'll go with you and take a look!"
If there is anything at home that Old Mrs. Ye is worried about now, it is only Ye Lao Si's marriage.
Although the engagement has been completed, as long as the wife has not been married, there is no way to say whether there will be any changes.
She really felt sorry for Ye Laosi.
In addition to the fact that Ye Laosi is the youngest son, it is also because the wives of the other three sons are all considerate. In comparison, the youngest son seems even more pitiful.
So now Old Lady Ye is taking out all her savings to arrange the marriage for Old Fourth Ye.
As for future life, I can only hope that all four sons will have a conscience and be filial.
However, Old Lady Ye was not too worried about this matter.
Because not only the sons, but also the daughters-in-law are good children who are sensible and filial to the elderly.
She is still very confident about her retirement.
So Ye Lao Er took Ye Ersao out to look at shops, Ye Lao San drove the car and took Ye Lao Madam to the carpentry workshop, Ye Lao Si went to the Yulin Guard to be on duty, and finally only Ye Lao Da was left with nothing to do.
He went to the kitchen and hung around Mrs. Ye to see if he could help.
But there wasn't much he could do in the kitchen, except chopping wood and making fire.
Instead, when the other chefs and kitchen helpers saw him here, they all started to make a fuss, making Mrs. Ye blush.
"Alright, get out of the way here." Soon, Mrs. Ye couldn't stand it anymore and reached out to push Boss Ye. "Didn't you want to open a mountain goods store before? Why don't you go to other mountain goods stores and see what they sell and how they make it?"
Boss Ye said, "I originally planned to wait until after the Chinese New Year to start this matter, because even if we want to get mountain products, the earliest we can start is in the summer.
"The first few months were enough for me to find a store, hire staff, and make preparations.
"But now I have to go outside the Great Wall at the beginning of next spring, and it's hard to say how long I'll be gone. It's too early to think about these things now."
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