When Jiang Shuyun and the others returned, Mu Yi'an had already instructed Sister Li to prepare lunch.
"Mother, please rest for a while and have some food. Husband, what did the doctor say?"
"With acupuncture combined with herbal decoctions and medicinal diet therapy, patients can basically recover in two or three months."
Jiang Shuyun didn't know if what the doctor said was true or false. He knew that traditional Chinese medicine was very powerful in ancient times and hoped it would work.
"If it can be cured, that's fine. It's a chronic disease, and it takes time to manage."
Mu Yi'an thought that it would be good if it could be cured. Jiang's mother wasn't very old, and if she became bedridden, she would suffer, and the daughters-in-law wouldn't have an easy time either.
In ancient times, the country was governed by the principle of filial piety, and there was a saying about caring for the sick.
"Second sister-in-law, let Mother and I live in the same room. I can take good care of her."
Jiang Qi was grateful to her second sister-in-law. Both she and her mother had benefited from her sister-in-law's influence.
"Okay, you take care of Mother, and let Chuyue sleep with me."
Mu Yi'an was wondering which room to arrange for Jiang's mother to sleep in.
According to custom, the east side is considered the most important, and Jiang's mother, being the elder, should sleep in their room. Mu Yi'an was unwilling; she felt awkward, as the bedroom is a very private place, and she didn't want outsiders coming in or out.
"Mother, do you think this is okay?"
"Okay, I'll have to trouble you for a while."
Jiang's mother knew in her heart that she would have to trouble her second daughter-in-law this time because of her illness.
"Mother, you're too kind. This is your son's home. It's only right that you stay here to recuperate."
When people understand each other, everything can be discussed.
After lunch, Jiang Qi helped her mother to rest.
Jiang Shuyun and Mu Yi'an returned to their room. Jiang's mother had fallen ill, which was an unexpected turn of events.
"Shuyun, should we send a message to our eldest brother? He's at the county school, and Mother is sick. It wouldn't be right not to inform him."
"Have Steward Li make a trip tomorrow. We need to inform him; after all, Father and Mother live with my eldest brother. Also, inform Shuwen. I need to go back to Jiangjia Village to tell Father about Mother's situation."
Jiang Shuyun wondered what other things he hadn't considered.
"Yes, Mother is sick. My uncles and other relatives from the village may come to visit her."
Mu Yi'an sighed inwardly, thinking about how many people would be coming and going at her home for a while.
Having spent a long time in the city in my past life, I got used to living my own life, and I would get annoyed by crowds.
Here, most people live together as a large family; you're surrounded by people everywhere, and there's almost no private space.
"I think they'll come. You'll have to go through all this trouble, honey."
"Once I adapted, it felt like going back to square one. I also came from the countryside, and in my previous life, I lived that kind of life for seventeen or eighteen years."
Mu Yi'an has a great mindset now. Most things don't cause her too much of a mood swing. She accepts things as they come. She already has a lot. People should learn to be content. You can't have everything.
“Yi’an, your life experiences are enough to write a history of struggle. I can stay for four days this time. After I leave, you will have to work hard at home again.”
"It's alright, I'm used to it. You focus on your studies and strive for success this time, then we won't have to be apart anymore."
Mu Yi'an still hopes that the family can be together. The long-term absence of the father in the children's lives will have a great impact on them.
"Yes, I'll try. I don't want to be separated from you guys either; I feel like that kind of life is meaningless."
Jiang Shuyun has become accustomed to having Mu Yi'an and children in her life.
The two chatted about everyday things, and Mu Yi'an also mentioned that her family had given her a dowry.
“Keep it. It will make your brother-in-law and the others feel better. After all, you deserve a lot of credit for this, and the benefits all go to your family. They know that perfectly well.”
"I didn't expect it to have such a big impact. My initial goal was just to make money. If the county magistrate had known that I was the one who proposed the technology, perhaps none of this would have happened."
"That's true. In ancient times, there were too many restrictions on women. This is actually a good thing. Your brother-in-law and his family have benefited from your kindness, so they will treat you better. In this era, if your family prospers, you will prosper too."
Mu Yi'an had no particular thoughts on this matter; she was wondering whether she should buy property in the prefectural city.
"To purchase property in the prefectural city?"
"Well, now that I have some extra money, I'm thinking that money is inanimate, and I need to find a way to make it come alive. I'm still a little worried about keeping it all at home."
Mu Yi'an prayed to heaven once again, asking for a Qiankun bag. She didn't even need a space; she just wanted a Qiankun bag to put things in.
Jiang Shuyun was unaware of the rambling thoughts in Mu Yi'an's mind. He was thinking about the property prices and shops in the prefectural city. He planned to find time to visit a real estate agency when he got back and ask around.
Nothing happened overnight. The next morning after breakfast, Jiang Qi and Sister-in-law Fang took Jiang's mother to the clinic.
Mu Yi'an stayed home watching over Chu Yue and Shao Yun, while Zhao Wu's training ground was already prepared.
Mu Yi'an had Steward Li build a gatehouse at the training ground so that Zhao Wu could live there alone.
The house is right next to the hospital, so it won't delay anything.
Jiang Shuyun and Mu Yi'an took their two children and Li Qiang to the next house to see how the construction was going.
The neighboring plot of land is also quite large, about half the size of the main courtyard.
The gatehouse, which was built by Steward Li, was located on the same side as the main courtyard, and a three-meter-high wall was built on the other two sides.
The ground is paved with bluestone slabs, so that it won't become muddy after it rains.
Zhao Wu also made plum blossom stakes according to the way he had done on the mountain.
The courtyard wasn't very interesting; it was empty. The children liked it, especially Shao Yun, who ran around the courtyard several times, laughing and joking, and even tried his hand at climbing the plum blossom stakes.
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