When Prefect Zhao left, he shamelessly asked for a multiplication table.
As for the pulley system, he'll probably only see it next time when he has the chance to return to Peach Blossom County.
Hopefully it's not too late; Mr. Jiang always brings unexpected surprises.
In another two weeks, the school is expected to start summer vacation.
What kind of homework should I assign for summer vacation?
It was at this time that her mother-in-law and second sister-in-law from the old house came to her house, supporting each other.
"Third brother's wife, do you have time? Your mother and your second sister-in-law have something to discuss with you."
With the help of her second son's wife, Old Zhou sat down in a chair, a smile on her face.
Xiao Zhou's face was beaming with joy; by any measure, it seemed like something happy was about to happen.
"My mother and second sister-in-law had time to look for me, of course."
As Jiang Yue spoke, her hands continued to work, and she personally took the teapot that Qiu Hua brought and poured a cup for her mother-in-law and second sister-in-law.
"Xiao Shi has reached the age, and matchmakers have come to our door to propose marriage!"
Old Mrs. Zhou couldn't wait to tell the good news; she was overjoyed.
"Oh, so Xiao Shi has a matchmaker arranging a marriage for him?"
Jiang Yue was surprised to hear this; in the blink of an eye, another little bean sprout had grown up!
"Yes, your second sister-in-law and I were overwhelmed by the choices, so we came to ask you for advice."
Old Mrs. Zhou could not hide her excitement. However, since the matchmaker had introduced many daughters of local gentry, she and her second son's wife were undecided, so they came specifically to find her third son's wife.
"Second sister-in-law, what are you thinking?"
After hearing this, Jiang Yue understood and turned to ask her second sister-in-law what she was thinking.
"Sister-in-law, to be honest, I'm not too keen on letting Xiao Shi marry a lady from a prominent family. As you can see from our family, if we were to marry a sissy, who knows what trouble it would cause."
I think that when choosing a wife, virtue is paramount. As long as the girl and her family have good character, their family background is irrelevant.
While Xiao Zhou was delighted, she also felt a little worried.
This is a matter of choosing a daughter-in-law! My sister-in-law's daughter, Xiaodie, is very good, it's a pity she doesn't have a younger sister, otherwise...
Of course, she was also aware of her own limitations; although her family had saved a sum of money, it was far less than that of wealthy families.
This wealthy family wants to marry their daughter into their family, probably to curry favor with their third brother's wife. She doesn't want to cause trouble for her third brother's wife.
"Second sister-in-law is right. After all, this is about finding a wife for your son Xiaoshi. Xiaoshi should also take a look at the women. Don't rush into a marriage. Let them get to know each other better. Fate is a wonderful thing. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. We mothers can't make decisions for them."
Jiang Yue poured another cup of tea for her second sister-in-law; her second aunt was too nervous.
It seems that the marriages of her three sons haven't caused her too much trouble.
"There's something else I want to discuss with you, Third Brother's wife. The family is growing, and the house isn't big enough anymore. Your father and I are thinking of renovating the old house, expanding it, and even replacing the roof tiles..."
Everything else is fine, but the old couple will be renovating their roof, so the house won't be habitable for a while and they might need to stay at their third son's wife's house for a few days.
“Mother, you and Father are welcome to stay at my house. Qingsong’s house has been empty for a long time, so you can stay as long as you want.”
Jiang Yue thought it was something serious, but it was just a small, simple matter.
"Alright, alright, we're relieved to hear that."
Old Mrs. Zhou felt very comforted after hearing what her third son's wife said.
He chatted on and on about everyday family matters, and then, seeing that it was getting late, he got up to say goodbye and hurried back with his second son's wife.
Although Jiang Yue wanted to invite her mother-in-law and second sister-in-law to have a simple meal, she had no choice but to give up the idea when she saw how hurried the two were.
Old house —
Grandpa Wu, leaning on his cane, paced back and forth in the courtyard, pondering how to expand the space and build a few new rooms.
Having a large family of children and grandchildren is a wonderful experience, but it also brings its own set of troubles.
"Stop spinning, it's giving me a headache."
The old village chief sat leisurely in a bamboo chair, swaying back and forth.
"Old buddy, I invited you here to discuss with me how to expand the house, and you, as soon as you sat down, didn't even think about getting up!"
Old Master Wu angrily "criticized" his old friend, his beard trembling as he spoke.
"Can't you stop spinning around like that? It makes me dizzy."
Since stepping down as village chief, the old village chief has been extremely idle.
When I have free time, I get incredibly bored.
It's rare for Old Wu to come to him, so how could the trip be complete without a little banter?
"Grandpa, Grandpa Yongfa, please have some tea and steamed cakes to tide you over. Lunch will be ready soon."
Jiang Xiaodie had her hair wrapped up with a headscarf, wore an apron around her waist, and had her sleeves covered with white sleeve cloth, giving her a gentle and graceful demeanor.
The old village chief toned it down a bit, stopped arguing with Old Wu, and instead asked with a warm smile:
"Da Shi's wife, where are your Xiao Hao and Xiao Yu?"
"They've gone with their husband to buy bricks and tiles; they'll probably pester him to buy them this and that little trinket..."
Jiang Xiaodie put down her teacup and steamed cake, cleared away the plate, her tone filled with helplessness.
"Old Wu, you're enjoying your old age, surrounded by children and grandchildren. Unlike me and my wife, we're all alone in our old age."
The old village chief was a little jealous of Old Wu. Old Wu had his children and grandchildren around, and his daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law were all filial. Unlike him, whose children and grandchildren weren't around; it was just him and his old wife at home…
Big Black: Woof woof woof~
Translation: I'm not human, but I'm a dog!
"Your Guanghua is quite successful, isn't he? He's the head manager. Your Youjin is married and has children now, and he's the manager of a big restaurant. As for your Youyin, that kid is a good student. You two will have a good life ahead of you."
Grandpa Wu sat down and gestured for his granddaughter-in-law to step aside so he could offer some words of comfort.
Back in the day, everyone in the village envied my old buddy.
As the village chief, he commanded great respect and influence in the village.
Although his son and grandson didn't make much of a splash in the imperial examinations, they all found stable jobs, and the gifts they gave during festivals were the envy of everyone.
The old village chief looked bitter and was powerless to refute.
Others envy him, but he envies others.
For example, Old Wu envied those who had many children and grandchildren, including several great-grandchildren!
The whole family lived in one courtyard in the village. When someone had a headache or fever, their children and grandchildren would surround them and offer their concern.
What's both enviable and enviable is that Old Wu also has a third wife, the famous County Magistrate!
He couldn't even recount all of the county magistrate's great achievements; he sighed with regret. If he had another son, he would have been determined to marry the county magistrate into his family and bring glory to his ancestors!
Sigh, he could only keep these little thoughts to himself.
I'm afraid saying it out loud will upset people.
His illustrious reputation!
"Thank you for your kind words."
He and his wife lived out their twilight years peacefully in the village, hoping their children and grandchildren would make them proud and produce a scholar or a successful candidate in the imperial examinations...
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