In the prefectural city, Mu Yi'an was also very busy. She needed to ask Jiang Qi if he would participate, select the personnel to go to the Northwest, and write down and draw diagrams to explain the cotton planting methods...
Meanwhile, once Butler Li arrived in the county town, he went straight to the Mu family without delay.
"The steward of my great-aunt's house, please rest for a while, I will go and inform him."
The new doorman of the Mu family didn't recognize Steward Li, so he quickly went to inform him.
"The steward from the An family has arrived. Is something the matter? Quickly invite him in and also fetch the master."
When Mu's mother heard that Steward Li had arrived, she knew it must be something important.
"Mother, have people from the Yi'an family arrived?"
"Well, since he says it's Butler Li, he must have something to discuss. He'll be in a bit, so you can listen in."
Mu's father wasn't home; he had gone out for a stroll. Mu's older brother happened to be home.
"Grandma, greetings to your uncle!"
"Is there something you need, Yi'an?"
"Otherwise, we shouldn't have sent Steward Li," Mu's mother asked anxiously.
"Grandma, everything is fine at home, nothing's wrong. Uncle, this is a letter from Madam, everything is written in the letter."
I still need to go to the estate; I'll come back later.
Butler Li handed over the letter with both hands, presented the gifts prepared by his wife, and then took his leave.
"Zichen, what's wrong, Yi'an?"
"It's not a bad thing. Yi'an has connections to grow cotton in the Northwest. She has found a way to increase cotton production and wants to buy land in the Northwest to grow cotton. She asked me if I had any ideas?"
Upon hearing that nothing had happened to Yi'an, Mu's mother was relieved.
"The Northwest is very far away, isn't it? Why would Yi'an want to go to such a far place to grow cotton?"
"Mother, don't worry, I'll have someone bring my father back, and then we'll discuss it together."
Brother Mu took the letter and went out. He sent a servant to fetch Father Mu.
Upon entering the study, Brother Mu carefully read Yi An's letter.
This is an opportunity, Brother Mu clearly knows, and it's a great opportunity.
He has three sons, all of whom are in school, but who can guarantee that they will all succeed?
Studying wasn't the only way out; he needed to think things through. The Northwest... he was somewhat tempted.
"Master, the old master is back."
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Brother Mu took the letter and returned to the living room.
"What did Yi'an say that made you so anxious to bring me back?"
"Father, Yi'an said that she has coincidentally cooperated with the Northwest Army and is taking the opportunity to buy land in the Northwest to grow cotton."
"If An has a method to increase cotton production, would you like me to take a chance?"
When Mu's father looked at Yi'an's letter, he understood what Yi'an meant.
"You want to go?"
“Dad, I want to go.” Yi’an said that she had given the Northwest Army the method of growing watermelons.
This time, the army will be protecting us on the way to buy the land, so there won't be any danger. When we get to the Northwest, the people there will also take care of us.
"Dad, if the cotton crop succeeds, it will not only make money, but it will also be a great thing for the country and its people."
Brother Mu knew that this time, he would be benefiting from his sister's fame again.
“I know this is an opportunity. Yi’an is thinking of her family, which is why she’s involving you. But if you go in person, you won’t be back for a while, will you?”
"Well, I won't be back until the end of next year at the earliest. The cotton will be planted next spring and harvested in the fall."
The journey is so far, and it's impossible to turn back halfway. Going there now, first buying land, and then dealing with all the preliminary tasks of planting will keep me very busy.”
Brother Mu was full of ambition; his family's estate and fields were already taking shape.
With his father and the butler around, there shouldn't be any problems. He's going to take a gamble.
"If you've made up your mind, I won't stop you. You can discuss it with your eldest daughter-in-law yourself."
"I understand, Father and Mother. I'll discuss it with the child's mother right away. Butler Li will be coming over later; it's quite urgent."
Brother Mu went back to his own room. I wonder if his wife will agree to this.
"Are you going to grow cotton in the Northwest? Do you want to go there yourself?"
"Yes, I went there myself. There's no one in the family who can handle things on their own."
"That's tens of thousands of taels of silver at once. I won't go; I'm worried about it."
Sister-in-law Mu fell silent. She didn't want her husband to go so far away, fearing it might be dangerous.
"Can I not go?"
"Wife, we have three sons in our family. We don't know if we'll have more in the future."
It looks the same now, but the second son is doing well in Jiangnan with Lord Zhao, and the third son will take the imperial examination in the future. I have to make plans for Mu Xuan and the others!
Whether the three children will achieve academic success is still unknown, and they can't all rely on this one path.
I thought, while I'm still young, I should take a chance. An has already paved the way; I can't just sit back and reap the rewards without taking any risks.
When her three sons were mentioned, Sister-in-law Mu fell silent. As a mother, how could she not want her children to have a better future?
"How long will it take you to come back?"
"It will probably be by the end of next year at the earliest. I'll take a few trustworthy servants with me, and once things are sorted out, I'll have them stay there and keep watch, so I won't have to go."
"Then you have to be careful, my children and I can't live without you."
Sister-in-law Mu choked up; she was truly worried.
If it weren't for the child, she would never have agreed to let Mu Xuan's father go to such a far place.
They themselves can eat and drink as much as they want.
"I will. I'll bring a few skilled guards, as well as people from the Yi'an faction. It'll be fine."
After the couple discussed it and agreed, Sister-in-law Mu began packing her luggage.
"Bring more warm clothes, it gets very cold there in winter. We don't have any cotton-padded clothes, I'll get some later."
"Yes, buy a few more outfits, so you don't get cold."
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