Mu Yi'an started the attack before lunch, when she was talking to her mother.
"Mother, is Ziyi's wife settling in well in the county town?"
"It's alright. That child is the eldest sister at home, and she helps her mother-in-law with many things at home."
After arriving at our house, there was suddenly nothing to do, so Ziyi went back to the academy; she was probably a little bored.
Mother Mu was quite satisfied with her youngest daughter-in-law, after all, she was a girl from a scholarly family and knew a lot about etiquette and manners.
"If she's bored, she can do something. The county town isn't small; if she wants, she can use her dowry money to do something."
It could both pass the time and save some money. Ziyi had been studying all the time, and his older brothers had taken care of everything at home.
"From now on, my older brother and his family will have to separate and live independently."
Mu Yi'an believes that after starting a family, one should have the ability to support the family.
Ziyi is the youngest in his family, and he has never earned a single copper coin in his life.
Although he passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, which improved his family's status, it didn't mean much to his elder brothers.
If he continues his studies and passes the imperial examinations, he could change the Mu family's reputation and help the younger generation.
However, at that time, he also had children of his own. People always have degrees of closeness and distance. Having his own children naturally made him treat his other nephews and nieces a little differently.
Although family ties were strong in ancient times, when resources were limited, no one would bypass their own children to help their nephews or nieces.
"Mother knows that part of the family's wealth came from your father's division of the family property, and most of it came from your eldest brother's watermelon farming."
Your second brother earned only a limited amount, and Ziyi never earned a single copper coin.
If the family divides the assets in the future, your eldest brother will receive the majority of the inheritance.
Your second brother left with Magistrate Zhao this time, and they will gradually build up their own property.
Only Ziyi, if he can get into high school, that would be fine, but if he has to continue studying, it will be the most difficult for him.
Mother Mu knew very well that she would not favor any of her three sons.
Before they got married, the brothers cared for each other and were inseparable.
After getting married and having children, people's hearts will become biased, which is understandable; everyone goes through this.
"Ziyi is a good student, and he has a good chance of passing the imperial examination. However, even if he passes the examination and becomes an official, his salary will not be much."
To be an honest official, one needs a certain amount of wealth. Having money in hand keeps one calm and prevents them from recklessly taking what they can.
Therefore, if Ziyi's wife has any ideas, as long as they don't violate principles, you and Dad can consider them.
Mu Yi'an didn't know much about Zi Yi's new wife, only that she was the eldest daughter in the family, quite efficient, and had her own ideas.
"Okay, I'll go back and discuss it with your father. Actually, your second brother's departure this time is no different from dividing the family property."
When they left, your father gave them a lot of silver, which was more than half of what he was entitled to when the family divided the property.
Your father left some money, in case they couldn't make ends meet out there and came back penniless.
Mu Yi'an felt that although her father didn't talk much, he really thought deeply about his children.
She did her best for both her three sons and her daughter.
Mu Yi'an and her mother talked for a long time, and Mu Yi'an felt a little tired and wanted to lie down for a while.
"Mother, mother..."
"What's wrong? Yi'an, does your stomach hurt?"
As soon as Mu Yi'an moved, she was attacked by wave after wave of pain.
Moreover, she felt something was about to flow out, and she felt like she needed to urinate.
"Mom, my stomach hurts a little and I need to pee. Can you help me? I need to go to the outhouse."
"Oh dear, are you confused? Why are you going to the outhouse at this time? She's about to give birth."
Mother Mu panicked and shouted towards the outside, "Sister Fang, hurry and call for help, Yi'an is about to give birth!"
"My wife is about to give birth. I'll go call the midwife and send someone to fetch Doctor Chu."
Fang's wife remained calm and directed the maids and servants to get to work.
"Is your wife about to give birth? I'll go boil some water."
Sister-in-law Li also heard the noise, ran over to check, and then ran back to the kitchen to boil water and prepare food.
Sister-in-law Wei called the midwife, and Jiang's mother also came in; the whole family was in an uproar.
"Steward Li, go to the academy and bring the master back."
Remembering the master's instructions, Sister Fang quickly went to remind Butler Li.
"We've already sent people over. Sister Fang, Dr. Chu has also sent someone to pick them up. Is there anything else we need?"
This was also the first time that Butler Li had experienced the birth of the master's wife. In his previous master's household, he was just a minor steward and had no access to such matters.
"It's all over. Keep an eye on the outer courtyard and make sure no one disturbs the main courtyard."
The master will be back soon; just follow his instructions then.
Fang's wife had experienced the wife of the master of the house giving birth, so she was relatively calm.
The midwife had already entered the room and was directing people to take the wife to a specially prepared room where she would give birth.
Although Mu Yi'an had never given birth, she knew that hygiene was very important during childbirth.
So, several days in advance, Mu Yi'an had a room prepared, cleaned very thoroughly, and ventilated for several days.
They fumigated the area with mugwort several more times, doing everything they could think of, just in case.
Dr. Chu arrived first, followed by Jiang Qi, and Jiang Shuyun was the last to return.
"Yi'an, how is Yi'an?"
Jiang Shuyun got off the carriage and ran into the courtyard.
"Sir, Madam is all ready. The midwife and Doctor Chu are here, and they say everything is normal."
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