After returning from Jiangjia Village, Mu Yi'an began to arrange the move.
Steward Li has already set off for the prefectural city, while Mu Yi'an and Jiang Shuyun will go to the estate first.
"Master, Madam, you've arrived. Congratulations, Master, on your success in the imperial examination!"
Uncle Li and Xu Wu and his wife congratulated the host family, and they were also happy.
"Here you go, so you can share in the joy."
Mu Yi'an handed over six red envelopes, which were given as a reward for any happy occasion in the family.
"Oh, thank you, sir and madam."
Xu Wu's family received five red envelopes; everyone received one, including her three children!
"Thank you, sir and madam."
Uncle Li happily accepted the red envelope, sharing in the joy.
"Uncle Li, Xu Wu, Sister-in-law Xu, I've come here today to talk to you about something."
"As you command, Madam."
They understood to some extent that once their master passed the imperial examination, they would likely have to move house.
"Master is going to take up a post at Bailu Academy in the prefectural city, and he will be moving there in a few days. However, this estate will continue to be managed."
Uncle Li, you stay on the estate for now and work with Shuhe to harvest this batch of watermelons and cantaloupes. Xu Wu, Sister-in-law Xu, you are the family's loyal servants. After Uncle Li leaves, you and Jiang Shuhe will be in charge of this estate.
During this time, you should follow Uncle Li and familiarize yourself with everything on the estate. If you trust the children at home, let Xu An and Xu Ping come with us to the prefectural city.
Mu Yi'an thought that once they arrived in the prefectural city, they would need to acquire land and manpower. The servants in the household had been there for over a year and had all performed well, showing no disloyalty for the time being.
“We will listen to the master and mistress. It is their good fortune that Xu An and Xu Ping can follow the master and mistress. We are very relieved.”
Sister-in-law Xu smiled broadly. The master and mistress were both well-mannered and kind-hearted people. Xu An and Xu Ping were both adults; after a few years of training under the master and mistress, they would be given important responsibilities in the future.
"Since you're willing to do it, let them come with you when you leave this time."
Mu Yi'an also needs to train capable servants, as the family's businesses will continue to grow, requiring even more manpower.
"Understood, madam, I'll go pack their luggage right away."
Aunt Xu happily went to pack her two sons' things. Boys should go out and make their own way in the world when they grow up. What future can they have if they always stay by their parents' side?
After talking with Uncle Li and Xu Wu, Mu Yi'an went to find Jiang Shuhe and Wang Hu.
"Brother Shuyun, sister-in-law, you're here. Congratulations, Brother Shuyun, on passing the imperial examination!"
"Shuyun, sister-in-law, congratulations!"
Cousin Wang Hu also offered his congratulations, saying it was wonderful that their Wang family had produced a scholar who had passed the imperial examinations. Now, Cousin Shuyun had passed the highest level of the imperial examinations, and things would only get better for them.
"Thank you, cousin and Shuhe. We came here because I will be teaching at Bailu Academy in the prefectural city soon, and Yi'an also needs to make some arrangements for Zhuangzi."
After exchanging a few pleasantries and laying the groundwork, Jiang Shuyun handed the conversation over to Yi An.
"Cousin, do you plan to continue working this job on the estate long-term?"
"Yes, I plan to do this long-term. If possible, I'd like to bring your cousin-in-law and her child over. There are schools in the nearby villages with good reputations, so I'm thinking of having the whole family together."
As you all know, I am the eldest son in the family and should stay at home to take care of my parents. However, the family's land is limited, and we don't have the capacity to acquire much more in a short period of time.
I was thinking there's plenty of work to be done on the estate. If possible, I'd like to bring your cousin-in-law and the children over. It's always better for the family to be together."
Wang Hu is the eldest child in his family, with two younger brothers and a younger sister.
His second brother is already married and has children, while his younger sister and younger brother are not yet married. His eldest son is seven years old and is studying at the village school.
As the children grew up and their younger siblings got married, money was needed for all of this. If the couple could both work on the estate, they could save a considerable amount of money each year.
“In that case, cousin can bring his wife and child over.”
Mu Yi'an had a good relationship with his cousin-in-law Li Yueniang and knew her well. They had a lot of contact when they lived next door.
"Shuhe, after the harvest of these watermelons and cantaloupes on the estate, Uncle Li will also be going to the prefectural city. You will be in charge of the fields on the estate from now on."
Cousin, we'll continue planting medicinal herbs in the woodlands on the estate, and fruit tree seedlings will be planted gradually. You'll mainly be in charge of the woodlands, and you'll also assist Uncle Hua in managing the livestock farm.
Uncle Hua is getting old, and his two grandsons are still young. But the number of livestock is increasing, and his family can't take care of them all.
There's not much to do with the woodland; you and your cousin-in-law should focus your main energy on the livestock farm.
Mu Yi'an had no intention of closing the vegetable shop in the county. Now that the business was established, there were many repeat customers, and the net profit each month was several hundred taels.
"Thank you, thank you. Your cousin and I will work hard."
Wang Hu's cousin was very grateful. He and his wife could earn more than ten taels of silver a year, which solved a lot of problems for their family.
"Shuhe, cousin, you are doing the work of a manager, and I will pay you the corresponding manager's wages."
During this time, you should work with Uncle Li to go over the daily tasks. If you don't understand something, don't hesitate to ask; Uncle Li won't keep anything from you.
"Understood, we will."
Jiang Shuhe and Wang Hu were surprised by an unexpected bonus: their wages were increased.
"In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Xu will continue to stay on the estate. If you need to buy anything, just tell them."
"Okay, I understand."
Jiang Shuhe and Wang Hu understood that Uncle Li and Xu Wu were servants of the Shuyun family, with indentures, and were completely obedient to their masters.
After finishing their business, Mu Yi'an and the others went to the breeding farm to inform Uncle Hua.
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