Sister-in-law Mu was busy preparing the meal in the kitchen. Her married sister-in-law was returning home, and it was also her mother-in-law's birthday, so the meal had to be prepared properly.
Sister-in-law Mu was worried about her sister-in-law, who was still suffering from morning sickness. This was her third pregnancy, and she was still experiencing such severe symptoms.
In the courtyard, Mu Hui and Mu Jin played with Shao Ming and Shao Yun, while the other slightly older children had gone to school and wouldn't be back until evening.
In the study, Mu's father and Jiang Zhonglin were also talking.
"Shuyun, are you really not going to the county school?"
"Yes, father-in-law. The teacher at the county school said that I have a solid grasp of the book knowledge, but I need to integrate it and broaden my horizons. I have to go to the county school once a month, and the teacher will test me."
Jiang Shuyun shared his thoughts with his father-in-law, who had also traveled to many places. Although his family only owned a few hundred acres of land, they were quite wealthy.
"That's good. Studying at home can also help take care of Yi'an and the children. Shaoming is also growing up and needs his father to teach him some things."
Mu's father enjoyed studying, but his talent was limited, and he didn't achieve much academically. After the family divided their assets, he used his share to establish a business here and lived a comfortable life.
The father-in-law and son-in-law were talking about their experiences in the study. Jiang Shuyun found her father-in-law's life experiences to be a novel experience.
In Mu's mother's inner room, Mu Yi'an took out clothes she had made herself, which were her birthday gifts.
“It’s really beautiful, but it’s too much work. You’re still young, so don’t bother with these things in the future. I just hope you’re healthy and live a comfortable life.”
“I know, I’m doing quite well now. My husband isn’t going to the academy for the time being; he’s studying and copying books at home, and he can also help me take care of the children. My mother-in-law doesn’t have much to do either. The three of us sisters-in-law take turns cooking, so there’s not much hard work.”
Mu Yi'an sometimes thinks that life is pretty good now, with a touch of returning to simplicity. Without the hustle and bustle of the city, without the bright lights and revelry, life has become much simpler. Every day is a simple routine; she doesn't worry about not doing her job well, doesn't feel depressed about working overtime, and doesn't stay up late scrolling through her phone. She lives a very healthy life.
"That's true. Compared to many people, your life is really good. After Zhonglin goes to university, your life will only get better and better."
Yes, we are all living our lives earnestly.
Mu Yi'an was afraid to come to the original owner's family home, afraid of being exposed. But thinking about it, it shouldn't be that easy to be exposed, after all, this body belongs to the original owner.
"Mother, how is Second Sister-in-law? Is she feeling better?"
"She's still the same. There's nothing you can do about her health. This is her third pregnancy, and her morning sickness is still quite severe. It's only because your second sister-in-law is in good health that she's able to cope. Otherwise, most people would have been vomiting themselves to death by now."
Mu Yi'an thought about it. Her second sister-in-law's family were in the escort business, and she also knew some martial arts. Her physical fitness was really good.
"Yi'an is here. I was so weak from vomiting, but I've just recovered a little."
Mu Yi'an looked at the woman who entered. She was dressed in blue, not wearing a traditional Chinese dress, but rather a combination of trousers and a top. She was in her early twenties, with a wheatish complexion and a rather dashing appearance.
"Second sister-in-law, we were just talking about you. How are you? You're still throwing up quite a bit?"
"It's getting better. It's been more than three months already. Just hang in there a little longer, and it will be fine after four months."
Qian Ying already had experience; the first two were basically like this, and the third one started the same way as the previous two.
"Drink more goat milk. I bought a ewe a few days ago and I boil goat milk to drink every morning. It's good for your health. Mom, you and Dad should drink some too, to prevent leg cramps later."
"Would the kids be willing to drink it? My kids at home dislike the strong smell of mutton."
Mu's mother also knew that goat milk was good, otherwise she wouldn't have insisted on sending goat milk to Mu Yi'an when she was pregnant.
"I saw a recipe in a book that said adding two grains of coarse salt and an almond when boiling goat milk would remove the goaty smell. I tried it, and it worked. The boiled goat milk didn't have a goaty smell, and it had a very rich milky flavor. The kids love to drink it."
"Okay, talk to your sister-in-law or Aunt Wang later. If this method works, all the adults and children in the family can drink some goat milk. No matter what you do, having good health is important."
Mu's mother values the health of her family members. She believes that no matter what you do, it's all in vain without a healthy body.
The mother and her children were chatting happily in the room when Brother Mu returned to the courtyard.
"Big brother, you're back?"
Hearing the sound, Jiang Shuyun came out to greet her brother-in-law.
"Shuyun is here. Where are Yi'an and the children?"
"They're talking in my mother-in-law's room."
Brother Mu was also a man of few words. After exchanging greetings, there was nothing more to say. Jiang Shuyun returned to her study. She could still say something to her father-in-law, but she could forget about her brother-in-law. They remained silent.
The eldest son of the Mu family was renowned for his love of farming. The Mu family owned two hundred mu of paddy fields, as well as dry land and woodland, all managed by the eldest son. The second son was a constable in the county, a government official. Mu Yi'an also had a younger brother, Mu Ziyi, who was unmarried and currently studying for the imperial examinations.
Mu Yi'an is the only child in her family and has been pampered since childhood, and she is still pampered now.
In the afternoon, several younger members of the Mu family returned from school. Mu Ziyi, who was studying in the county, and Mu Ziwu, who worked in the yamen, also returned, making the whole family together.
Mu Yi'an has met everyone in the Mu family this time; the rest are relatives, but they are no longer important.
"Brother, how are the crops at home?"
"This year is good. The rice ears look good. They feel quite heavy when you hold them in your hand."
Mu Zichen became interested when the topic of crops came up.
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