“Mother, things should be settled in Jinling now. Fangfang and I are preparing to leave Yunshui County and head to Jinling to continue our business.”
After finishing his meal, Qingsong informed the other party of his intention to leave.
He and his wife had discussed it and decided that they would continue to focus on doing business in Nanjing.
"Have you made up your mind?"
Hearing what the second brother said, Jiang Yue asked again earnestly.
"Yes, I've made up my mind."
Qingsong nodded firmly, and similarly, relinquished his right to inherit Yunshui County.
His childhood dream was to have enough to eat and drink and to become a rich man.
He felt his talent for power was limited, so he decided to pass on it.
"Okay, remember to say goodbye to your grandparents properly. When you're not busy, bring Xiaomantou over and come home for a visit."
Jiang Yue responded, not surprised by her second son's decision.
After giving her some instructions, she went back to her room, intending to take a nap.
Not long after I lay down, the eldest brother arrived.
“Mom, my wife and I have discussed it, and we still want to stay in Peach Blossom Town, to guard Wu Family Village, and to protect our old home.”
"If it's Mother, Second Brother, Third Brother, or Little Sister, they can come back anytime they want. We've cleaned the house thoroughly, so you'll have a place to stay when you return."
Unexpectedly, Qingshan also gave up his right to inherit Yunshui County.
Jiang Yue felt refreshed, and her drowsiness disappeared.
After asking carefully, she was at a loss; the eldest brother had no intention of managing Yunshui County, nor did he have the inclination.
Now that's settled. The eldest and second eldest sons have no interest, and the third son has a promising future and will definitely not inherit her Yunshui County.
This is a headache. Who else can I train?
"Mother, may I come in?"
Suddenly, Yao Yao's voice came from outside.
"Come in."
There were no outsiders in her room, and the eldest son was sitting there staring at her.
Qingyao bowed gracefully to her mother, then got straight to the point:
"Mother, my eldest and second brothers don't want to inherit Yunshui County, and my third brother can't inherit it either, so can I?"
"Hmm? Didn't you want to study medicine, open a clinic, and become a female doctor?"
Jiang Yue was immediately surprised when she heard her daughter's words.
At first, she also considered training her daughter to take over Yunshui County.
But her daughter went to the clinic every day and became obsessed with the traditional Chinese medicine courses at school.
Seeing that her daughter and Yueyue had been inseparable lately, discussing medical techniques together, she felt relieved.
If her daughter pursues a career in medicine, she will support her!
“Mother, learning medicine and governing Yunshui County are the same thing. The former is about treating patients, while the latter is about governing more people.”
"My third brother said that what you learn is not important, but what you learn is important for practical application."
"Third Brother also said that girls don't have to be confined to the inner quarters. As long as they have dreams, they can soar through the sky."
"Third Brother still..."
The fact that her mother didn't immediately refuse meant there was still a chance for things to turn around.
Qingyao spoke her mind completely, without missing a single word.
Third Brother also said that if none of his siblings took over Yunshui County, the county would be taken back by the imperial court after their mother passed away.
After the repossession, the people's taxes, livelihoods, and other aspects of life will have to be reshaped and changed.
The result is self-evident.
Those in power only want to profit; how could they possibly understand the hardships faced by ordinary people?
Why was Yunshui County so impoverished before? Wasn't it because corrupt officials lined their own pockets?
Before her third brother left, he told her that if her eldest and second brothers gave up inheriting Yunshui County, then she would step in!
"So, do you genuinely want to inherit Yunshui County, or are you just following your third brother's lead?"
Jiang Yue took a sip of tea and thought to herself, "The third brother is indeed cunning."
Before I knew it, I had given her a "big gift".
"Of course I want to inherit Yunshui County myself. I don't want my mother's hard work to be ruined after she passes away."
Qingyao hurriedly explained, then frankly said:
"For now, I am not sure how well I will govern Yunshui County in the future, but I can spend the rest of my life learning from you, Mother."
"Silly girl, do you know how long the rest of your life is? Aren't you going to get married?"
Jiang Yue gestured for her children to sit down and talk, as she had to stand up and look up, which was tiring and made her neck sore.
Qingyao didn't sit down, but instead went around behind her mother, massaging her neck and cervical spine while coaxing her:
"Mother, I don't care about anything else, I just want to stay with you and live a long life."
From where her mother couldn't see, she frantically gave her older brother meaningful glances.
Brother, please put in a good word for me!
Qingshan misunderstood and said directly:
"Mother, our family is wealthy and powerful; we can find a husband for my sister."
"Finding a son-in-law? Hmm, that's a good suggestion."
Jiang Yue felt much more at ease. At the same time, she also made up her mind that since her daughter was willing to learn, she would teach her.
Yunshui County is her life's work, and also the life's work of countless people.
As long as she holds the title of Princess Xiangyun, and the hereditary system continues, it is unknown how many generations of glory can be maintained and how much peace can be preserved in Yunshui County.
But if we do it, it's better than what headquarters does!
After discussing these matters, Jiang Yue sent her children away; she was sleepy again...
Take a nap, and you'll dream about anything!
After they came out, the two siblings looked at each other and smiled.
"Little sister, I'm afraid you'll have a hard time from now on."
Aoyama felt somewhat ashamed; as the elder brother, he had done far too little for his younger siblings.
"Big brother, you are the pillar of our third branch of the family, and you are the one who works the hardest."
Qingyao shook her head, sincerely grateful to her elder brother.
When she was young, her eldest brother was like a father to her.
When she was old enough to understand, her brother always worked very hard...
“You’ve grown up, and your brother and sister-in-law are very pleased. Although your eldest brother also wants to stay by your side, our family’s roots are in Peach Blossom Town, in that small Wu Family Village.”
“My grandparents are still alive, and my uncles have been kind to our family. Our fellow villagers also helped us when we were going through a difficult time.”
"Brother, you mustn't forget our kindness. Your brother and sister-in-law will stay in Wu Family Village, taking care of our relatives and maintaining the house, waiting for you to come home when you're tired or have free time."
Aoyama gently patted his sister's head and spoke frankly to her.
This is also what he has kept in his heart all these years.
"Big brother~"
Qingyao sniffed, feeling a pang of sadness in her heart.
They've all grown up and can no longer be as carefree as they were when they were little.
Her brothers had their responsibilities, and so did she.
"You're such a grown woman, you shouldn't be crying like that!"
Aoyama comforted his younger sister, but he didn't wipe her tears or blow her nose like he did when they were little.
Qingyao took out a handkerchief from her sleeve, wiped away her tears, and choked out:
"Don't worry, big brother, I will take good care of myself and also take good care of Mother."
"Good, with you saying that, I can rest assured."
Qingshan smiled broadly. With his sister's promise, he and his wife could confidently take their two children back to Wujia Village...
The spring sunshine was bright and warm, reflecting off the glazed tiles and falling on the shoulders of the brother and sister. The scene was beautiful and deeply etched in their eyes, a memory they would cherish for a lifetime.
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