"Woof woof woof~"
If it weren't for the familiar front door, Jiang Yue would have doubted whether she had gone to the wrong house.
When did you catch this black-headed, white-bodied stag?
Da Xue had been waiting in the front yard for a long time. Seeing that his mother-in-law hesitated, he quickly explained:
"Mother, this is sesame. Wan'er adopted it from the old house. I hope it didn't scare you."
"Sesame? That's quite a fitting name."
Jiang Yue smiled gently. This was indeed something her eldest granddaughter was capable of doing.
"Mother, your room has been cleaned and the charcoal fire has been lit. It's still early, so go back to your room and take a nap to get some rest. Your daughter-in-law will come to call you for dinner."
Over the years, Daxue has come to know her mother-in-law's habits to some extent.
With the conscious learning of etiquette and the management of household affairs, she is now quite adept at it.
"Okay, that's thoughtful of you."
Jiang Yue nodded, feeling gratified by her daughter-in-law's thoughtfulness.
He gave a few instructions to Aunt Ge and then went back to his room to rest.
Aunt Ge bowed to the eldest daughter-in-law and then guided her to sort, register, and store the several cartloads of goods brought back to the village.
In addition, based on the household accounts, the upcoming New Year's gifts were divided, categorized, classified, and recorded.
Da Xue studied very carefully, and Qing Yao joined in temporarily.
This was a great opportunity for practical learning, and Aunt Ge was naturally happy to teach the eldest mistress and the young lady.
Qingyao studied very diligently. When she encountered unfamiliar social customs, she would take the initiative to ask questions. After understanding, she would look at Aunt Ge with bright eyes.
She thought to herself, "No wonder my mother trusts Aunt Ge the most, and even told me to learn from Aunt Ge."
It turns out that Aunt Ge is so amazing; she knows everything and is knowledgeable about everything!
Da Xue thought so too. She wasn't a young lady from a wealthy family, but she had been taught these things since childhood.
The household is not what it used to be; there are now more than a dozen servants and maids.
There are thousands of acres of fertile land and more than a dozen shops.
The amount of silver was beyond her wildest imagination. If she couldn't learn these skills, how could she face her mother-in-law who trusted her and entrusted her entire fortune to her husband?
She will surely succeed in managing the household affairs and becoming the matriarch of the Wu family!
Perhaps it was the familiar bedroom and its familiar furnishings that made Jiang Yue take a nap until evening before waking up.
After a quick wash, Aunt Ge very considerately informed the guards of their arrangements.
In addition, my mother-in-law and sister-in-law brought over a bowl of chicken soup from the old house.
At dinner, chicken soup was placed in the center, and everyone who saw it got a bowl.
They're all home-style dishes, but they taste different.
After the meal, the children were escorted back to their rooms by the maids, while the adults chatted idly.
Qingshan asked his mother with concern if she was having any trouble adjusting, and told her to tell him if she was.
Another question is, how long will Mother be able to stay this time?
"It's my own home, how could I not be used to it?"
Jiang Yue shook her head and continued:
"Let's go after the New Year. Everything is settled in Yunshui County. We can go there after the New Year. I'm just a little worried about home. Besides, it's the New Year, so I have to come back to spend the New Year with you and your grandparents."
I never knew why, during the Spring Festival travel rush, train stations were always full of people with luggage.
By the time I understood, there was no way back home.
Things are different now; she has many children and her parents-in-law are still alive.
It's only right that the elderly person comes back for the New Year, as they wish.
"That's good. Are my second and third brothers coming back this year?"
Qingshan grinned and got up to pour his mother a cup of hot tea.
"Your second brother and sister-in-law can come back before the New Year. It's the third brother who's tied up with work, so it's hard to say."
Jiang Yue shook her head. Officials are always very busy during the New Year.
If the third brother is like this, then Changjun will naturally be the same.
When she thought of Changjun, she thought of Xiaoxue.
Before she left last time, it seemed that Xiaoxue had been proposed to, but I wonder how it went.
"By the way, how's Xiaoxue's marriage going, Daxue?"
"Replying to Mother, my younger sister got married in the fall."
Da Xue smiled slightly. Her younger sister had married into a good family. Her brother-in-law had always been fond of her and had gone to great lengths to propose and offer betrothal gifts...
Nowadays, everyone in the village says that the sisters are very lucky; the older one married well, and the younger one also married well!
My mother, who used to be looked down upon, now stands tall and proud in the village.
Considering that her mother was lonely at home alone, she and her husband decided to buy two maids to serve her mother.
Now, my mother doesn't have to do any dirty or tiring work; the maids do it for her.
The family doesn't have much land, but the medicinal herb field is enough for my mother to eat for a year.
She and her husband would give each other a sum of money as a filial gift during festivals.
Her mother-in-law didn't restrict her, and she never said that she only cared about her own family.
Her husband cared even more about her clothes for all four seasons and the two thin and thick quilts she received each year, sending them to her parents' home regularly.
Sometimes when she goes back to her parents' home, her mother treats her husband like her own son. If her younger brother were home, he might not even be as affectionate as her husband.
"I brought back some fabric this time. It's all the fashionable material outside, suitable for you young ladies to make clothes. I'll share some with you tomorrow, and you can save some for Xiaoxue."
Xiaoxue was someone Jiang Yue watched grow up, from a little girl to a young lady, and then to a young woman.
Yao Yao is never stingy when she has something good; she always saves a portion for Xiao Xue.
As her mother and elder, she naturally was too.
On second thought, wouldn't Liu be all alone at home?
"Mother, don't worry, my wife and I bought two maids for you so they can take good care of you."
Seeing his mother's expression, Qingshan quickly added something.
"I see, that's well done."
Jiang Yue nodded, saying that this arrangement was excellent.
“Mother, as our family business has grown, I discussed it with Uncle Jiahu and we expanded the house and built some new buildings.”
"In addition, some wealthy people in Peach Blossom Town and Ping'an Town sold off some farmland and shops, and after thinking it over, my son picked out some to buy..."
"The family's servants, maids, and laborers, and my son has also bought twenty-two more this year..."
"We bought two shops in town this year..."
Qingshan reported in detail what he had done this year, of course, using the savings of the eldest son's family.
Although he didn't need to tell his mother, he was still uneasy.
“Well done, Aoyama. You are now fully capable of handling things on your own and are a true head of the family.”
"Your mother is proud of you. Keep up the good work, and your future achievements will be no less than your brothers'."
Jiang Yue praised and encouraged her son without reservation.
Along the way, she knew that it had not been easy for Qingshan as the eldest son.
"Mother, with your words, your son will definitely work hard!"
Aoyama gained confidence from his mother's affirmation.
He also has a grand and long-term plan: to become the richest man in the area so that he can take care of his mother when she retires!
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