Mu Yi'an took the newly purchased servants to the clinic and examined them one by one.
This was in ancient times; health was more important than anything else.
Fortunately, they are all healthy.
"Wei Fu, you and your wife take some people to tidy up the yard. If you don't have enough manpower, or if any part needs repair, you can hire some odd jobs."
Get everything ready as soon as possible; Butler Li and the others will be arriving in the next few days. We'll make other arrangements then.
There's a row of courtyards in the back; those with families can choose one to live in—it's family property too. You can go back to live there when you're not on duty.”
After giving his instructions, Mu Yi'an took out some silver and gave it to Wei Fu, asking him to make arrangements.
Mu Yi'an also wanted to take this opportunity to see if Wei Fu was capable enough to be a manager.
After explaining everything, Mu Yi'an and the others returned to Uncle Mu's house.
"Yi'an, everything is arranged. Do we have enough manpower? Should I send a few people over?"
"Third Aunt, no need. I've bought a few more servants. The children in the family are getting older, and the yard is being divided into smaller sections, so the original staff isn't enough."
Mu Yi'an had no intention of asking her third aunt for help. Her family didn't have many servants, and everyone had their own things to do.
“You’re a shrewd person. Although we haven’t seen each other for many years, I’ve heard Ziyi and your parents speak highly of you.”
Aunt Mu looked on with envy, wondering when her daughter Yi Si could learn even a fraction of Yi An's skills!
"Auntie, you're too kind. I just love farming; I'm really not good at anything else. Now that I'll be living in the city permanently, and Shuyun will be starting to teach, I'll be meeting different people. I'll need your guidance on many things in the future."
Mu Yi'an was self-aware; she hadn't had much contact with people of high status in either her past or present life. Especially in ancient times, class consciousness was quite strong, and she had a lot to learn.
"Those are minor matters. As long as a person has the ability, everything else, even if it's wrong, is right."
Aunt Mu's access to people and things was limited. Her husband's position was not high, and he only came into contact with people at the same level.
Jiang Shuyun, though seemingly just a teacher at the academy, is a genuine Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), with many classmates and fellow students. Moreover, the headmaster and teachers at Bailu Academy all have connections and backgrounds—these are all unseen networks of influence.
"I just want to live a peaceful life and raise my children. As for what will happen to them in the future, that's up to fate."
Mu Yi'an didn't want to push her child too hard, nor did she want to be overly strict. Currently, Jiang Shuyun's status gave them a certain social standing. Although her family's wealth couldn't compare to that of aristocratic families, it was still at a comfortable level.
"Your idea is good; peace is a blessing."
Aunt Mu knew from Jiang Shuyun's decision to give up her official career and choose to teach at the academy that neither of them had much ambition.
After chatting for a while, Mu Yi'an left the living room and returned to their guest room.
"Mother, when are we going home?"
When Shao Yun saw his mother, he quickly came over; he missed the martial arts training ground at home.
“In a few days, when Butler Li and the others arrive, we’ll go back to our own homes.”
Is this your old home?
He remembered his mother saying that they were going to move to a new house.
"No, we're moving to a new house this time. Don't worry, Mom has already talked to Master Zhao about building a new training ground."
Mu Yi'an knew what Shao Yun was worried about. Fortunately, there was a small courtyard in the outer courtyard, which could be set up as a training ground.
"That's good, I'm relieved."
Shao Yun patted his chest, looking relieved.
"Alright, go read with your brother. I'll pack my things."
"I understand, Mother."
Shao Yun skipped away.
Mu Yi'an smiled and shook her head. This child, why is he so obsessed with martial arts?
Wei Fu and the others tidied up the courtyard. In the afternoon, I went to the fabric shop to order a batch of bedding. We couldn't bring everything from the county town; we needed to keep some as spares. We'd need to stay there when we returned to the county town.
Things were arranged one by one, and it wasn't long before they moved into their new home.
A few days later, Butler Li and his entourage arrived, and the new courtyard was ready.
"Third Aunt, the people and things from the county town have all arrived, so we're moving there today."
Once everything is settled, please come over and have a good time.
"Okay, no rush. We'll visit each other more often when we have time, so we don't become estranged."
"No, that won't do. It depends on what Auntie said."
Mu Yi'an and the others left, their steps light as they headed home.
Wei Fu and Zhao Wu went to the dock to pick up Steward Li and the others. When Mu Yi'an and the others arrived, they hadn't returned yet.
"Master, Madam is back."
Old Man Wei was at the gatehouse. As soon as he saw the carriage stop, he quickly came out and saw that it was his master and mistress.
"Old Man Wei, have you been adjusting well these past few days?"
"Replying to Madam, I'm adapting very well."
Mu Yi'an and Jiang Shuyun led their three children through the main gate; this was their home.
Wow, this wall is so beautiful!
Shao Yun ran to the screen wall and touched the uneven patterns on it with his hands, very curious.
"Mother, there's another door."
Chuyue ran to the hanging flower gate, somewhat puzzled as to why there was another gate here.
"Master, Madam, you're back."
Hearing the commotion, Granny Wei opened the hanging flower gate and saw her master and mistress. She quickly bowed.
"Yes, we'll move in today."
Mu Yi'an and the others stepped through the hanging flower gate and entered the main courtyard.
The main house has six or seven rooms in one row. Mu Yi'an and the others live in the suite on the east side, which is the master bedroom. The two rooms are connected, and there is also a small study in the inner room.
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