Jiang Lan's major life event has come to an end. At the homecoming banquet, she gave people the impression of someone who had suddenly become rich despite being poor. I wonder if she will show the same obvious signs in her husband's family.
Mu Yi'an wasn't very interested in Jiang Lan's affairs; he was just going through the motions.
It's almost the end of the year, and she's very busy with the accounts at the shops on the estate.
We also need to prepare New Year's gifts and make new clothes.
"Jiang Qi, you'll be in charge of things at home this Chinese New Year. You'll have to face these things on your own next year, so get some practice first."
"Second sister-in-law, I understand."
Jiang Qi didn't know how to thank her second sister-in-law, and she always thought of the past for her.
"Alright, stop with that 'I'm ready to offer myself' look on your face, haha... I still prefer your second brother."
"Second sister-in-law, what are you saying!"
Jiang Qi was stunned for a moment, then realized she was being amused.
"Go find Sister Fang and discuss with her how to handle the New Year's clothes and tips."
Mu Yi'an stopped teasing Jiang Qi; she needed to prepare the New Year's gift list.
Master Wei didn't return, nor did Manager He, Manager Zhou, the teachers from Shaoming Academy, the teachers from Jiang Shuyun Academy, Uncle Mu's family, both sets of parents, and the elders of the clan...
Mu Yi'an's quills are about to take flight, listed one by one, item by item.
Most of the supplies are from our own farm: pork, mutton, and chicken from the estate. Seafood and dried goods from the shop—we don't need to buy these from outside.
After some editing and revisions, Mu Yi'an compiled a list and had Butler Li prepare everything and send it over.
"Steward Li, after you finish delivering these, you still need to go to the prefectural city and deliver them to a few other families there as well."
"Understood, madam."
After Mu Yi'an handed over the instructions, she was free of any further trouble.
Shaoming Academy hasn't started its holiday yet, and Shaoyun will also be going to school after the New Year, leaving Chuyue alone at home.
After the New Year, we still need to prepare for Jiang Qi's wedding. I don't know how long Jiang Shuyun will be able to stay.
"Yi'an, I'm back."
Mu Yi'an vaguely heard Jiang Shuyun's voice. Could it be that he was hallucinating because he had been thinking about it all day?
"Yi'an, I'm back."
Jiang Shuyun, looking travel-worn, went up to her wife, who was clearly in a daze, and put her arm around her.
"Jiang Shuyun, you're back! Is it really you?"
"I'm home, honey, you've worked so hard!"
"Oh dear, I thought I was hallucinating."
Mu Yi'an patted Jiang Shuyun; it was real, not an illusion.
"Where did you go on your study tour? You've gotten so dark and thin!"
Jiang Shuyun and the others rushed back, enduring wind and rain, and their journey was truly miserable.
"This time I went to the north, and when I came back it was freezing cold. I was in a hurry to get back, so that's how it went."
"Honey, is there any hot water at home? I want to take a bath."
"Wait here, I'll go prepare."
Mu Yi'an could tell that Jiang Shuyun was exhausted.
"It's so good to be home!"
Jiang Shuyun sat in the chair, watching her daughter-in-law's hurried departure, and her heart finally relaxed.
In the evening, the family gathered together.
"Dad, can you stay a few more days this time?"
"Father, are you still leaving?"
"Father, you can't leave, you have to stay with us."
The three children, each speaking a sentence, had six eyes fixed intently on their father.
"I won't go yet. I'll go to the academy after the New Year."
Jiang Shuyun patted the child's head. He should work hard and strive to pass the imperial examination next year so that they wouldn't have to be separated.
"That's good!"
The three children breathed a sigh of relief; they now understood the importance of studying.
“Here, these are gifts your father brought back from the north.”
Jiang Shuyun brought over a small box containing interesting trinkets he had encountered during his travels.
"Wow, I love Daddy the most!"
Chu Yue gave her favorite title to her father; she had lost count of how many times it had changed hands today.
Seeing their father's delighted expression, Shao Ming and Shao Yun thought to themselves, "My sister's started fooling people again."
The three children pulled their aunt to look at the gifts. Jiang Shuyun took out a box and handed it to Mu Yi'an.
"Honey, this is for you."
"My gift!"
Mu Yi'an took the box, opened it, and found a jade bracelet inside.
“When I saw this bracelet, I really liked it and thought it would suit you.”
"It looks quite nice and is pleasing to the eye."
Mu Yi'an has no knowledge of jewelry and doesn't care much about it.
In my past life, I was busy with part-time jobs and didn't have spare money to buy jewelry. Later, when I had the means, I had to go to the experimental fields, and wearing jewelry was inconvenient.
Over time, he stopped wearing any accessories other than a watch.
But women, when they see something beautiful, they can't help but take a second look.
"Here, let me put it on you and let you try it on."
Mu Yi'an reached out her hand, and Jiang Shuyun took the bracelet and slipped it onto her wrist.
"Perfectly sculpted, so beautiful. Slender fingers, untouched by worldly desires!"
Jiang Shuyun suddenly sighed and said something in a sour tone.
"His moral character has also been influenced by the ways of scholars and poets."
Mu Yi'an was unusually shy.
"Haha... I'll just read it to you at home. Tonight, I'll read you a few other lines."
Jiang Shuyun whispered something in Mu Yi'an's ear, which made Mu Yi'an blush and pinch him.
"Mother, look at my big sword, isn't it impressive?"
Shao Yun walked over carrying a large wooden knife, constantly twirling it in his hands.
"Wow, that's really impressive! The way you wield that broadsword is so majestic!"
"Yes, I think so too. Dad, I like this gift, thank you, Dad!"
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