Shen Yejun nodded: "Yes! Miss Chi Yu, is there something you need to see my parents?"
Because of its high elevation, Chijia'ao only has a river on the north side of the mountain.
Therefore, there are only three places in the village where everyone usually washes their clothes.
One place is the threshing ground not far from Lao Chi's house.
There is an old well there, located between two villages.
Whether you're from the upper or lower village, it's convenient for you to fetch water there.
One place is the riverbank on the other side of Beishan Mountain.
The water flow there isn't very strong, but it's still running water. It's much more convenient to wash large items of clothing than at a well.
Compared to the former, people in Chijia'ao prefer to wash their clothes there.
Another place is the clear spring located over Tanshan.
This spring isn't large, but its water is incredibly sweet. In the past, when people went to the coal mountain for water, they would fetch water from there.
Of course, some people also fetch water here to wash their clothes.
However, what was washed were the thin clothes worn close to the skin of the women.
However, no matter where it is, it's all a bit far from Xishan.
Seeing that she seemed quite tired, Chi Yu went over to help her carry the heavy wooden basin.
He then replied as he walked, "I have something to discuss with your parents!"
"It's related to you too, you'll find out in a bit!"
Chi Yu had a very good impression of Shen Yejun, thinking that she was skilled, good-looking, literate, and intelligent.
If she could, she really wanted to keep her here.
Among all the unmarried men in the Chi family, there are a few who are quite handsome.
If we can keep her here, it will be a blessing for the Chi family!
Chi Yu came here now, partly to tell the Shen family about the imperial decree ordering marriage.
On the other hand, they also wanted to see if the Shen family had any plans to keep the girl or marry her into the family.
The situation outside isn't very good right now, and she thinks that if the Shen family is smart, they should know what to choose.
It's good that Shen Zhaochen wants to take the imperial examination, but in times of drought and disaster, it's really not a wise move for him to take his family to the prefectural city.
If he were to wait another three years, he might not be able to afford it!
Adding to the problem, the earthquake was so severe that their house in the county town was also destroyed.
If he wants to continue his scientific research, he can only marry his sister off here.
Then my parents, wife and children stayed here, and my sister and brother-in-law's family took care of them.
Once I pass the exam, I'll consider bringing my parents, wife, and children over.
Of course, if he wants to marry his sister off to a higher social class, that's also possible.
However, there was an imperial decree, so he didn't have much time left!
Shen Yejun was still unaware of the specifics of what was happening. When she heard Chi Yu say that something was related to her, her heart skipped a beat.
Once the two entered the shack courtyard, she called out, "Father, Mother, Sister-in-law, Miss Chiyu is here!"
After several days of treatment by Dr. Tao, Shen's mother's eyesight has improved somewhat compared to her previous state of partial blindness.
On a clear day, you can vaguely see whether it's a person or a dog within a 200-meter radius.
Hearing her daughter's voice, she got up and headed towards the door.
As she stood by the door and saw two figures in the courtyard, she guessed that one of them must be Chi Yu.
She immediately said, "Miss Chi Yu is here? Come in and sit down!"
Mother Shen was grateful to Chi Yu. Having been in Chijia'ao for so long, she knew whose idea it was to hire tutors for the Chi family's sons.
It was also because of this incident that Qin Mu approached her son.
In this way, they can have a warm winter.
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