Mu Yi'an and his party disembarked from the boat, where a carriage was already waiting.
"Mom and Dad, get in the car first, let's go home and rest."
Jiang Shuyun didn't go to the academy; instead, she came in person to welcome her parents, wife, and children.
"Okay, let's go back first."
Jiang's father was doing relatively well, but Jiang's mother was a bit seasick.
Mu Yi'an was also worried. Although Jiang's mother was not yet fifty, she had worked hard when she was young and her health was not very good.
In addition, the average lifespan in ancient times was not comparable to that of modern times, and there were very few people who lived long lives.
In a county, if there are several elderly people in their eighties or nineties, it is a beautiful story.
Just like in the imperial court, if an elder is in good health, the emperor will be more lenient with him.
Mu Yi'an invited the two elderly people over not only for the sake of the children, but also because she thought that they were getting old and wouldn't have many opportunities to come over in the future.
Everyone boarded the carriages in batches and arrived at the Jiang residence without incident.
"Sister Zheng, arrange for everyone to take a bath, and prepare the food as well."
Mu Yi'an also wanted to take a shower first, as she felt that she smelled of the sea.
"Yes, madam. The hot water is ready. It's prepared in the inner courtyard, the outer courtyard, and the east wing."
As for the East Courtyard, I bought it by chance.
My previous neighbor was a scholar from Bailu Academy who passed the imperial examinations last spring and was appointed to an official post.
If he takes office, there's no need to keep the house in the prefectural city.
The house was originally purchased for studying at Bailu Academy. Now that he has passed the imperial examination and is about to become an official, he wants to get rid of it.
Knowing that Jiang Shuyun was a teacher at the academy and that the Jiang family's courtyard was right next to it, he first asked the Jiang family if they had any ideas.
When Mu Yi'an found out, she bought it without hesitation.
Although the neighbor's yard isn't as big as ours, it's big enough to make a side yard.
Mr. Liang and his family also moved there; he felt it would be more convenient for them to live there.
The main gate over there was renovated and turned into a smaller gate.
A house cannot have two main gates.
With so many people coming to our house this time, I'm not worried about the inconvenience of staying here.
After washing up and having a light breakfast, Mu Yi'an began arranging everyone's accommodations.
Jiang's parents knew that there was an extra courtyard there and that they would be moving there, which they thought would be convenient.
Mu Yi'an asked Sister-in-law Zheng to clean the main house in the east courtyard again, and Jiang's parents would stay in the east room.
Sister-in-law Jiang lived in the west room with her two daughters; the middle room was the living room.
The house next door only has three main rooms, but fortunately it has side rooms for the east and west, which makes it convenient to use.
Sister-in-law Mu lives alone in the room where Jiang's parents used to live, next to Chuyue.
Several boys, Shao Qin, Shao Ning, Shao Kun, and Mu Xuan, lived in the side rooms of the east courtyard, one room for each of them, which was just right.
The side rooms in the main courtyard were already full, so Shao Ming and Shao Yun stayed in the east wing, each with their own study.
After Shao Rong and Shao Ke turned three, Mu Yi'an arranged for them to live in the west wing, each with their own bedroom and study.
With her accommodations arranged, Mu Yi'an was tired and needed to rest.
The children can sleep if they want, and if they're not tired, they're free to do whatever they want.
Shao Ming passed the county examination and will return to school tomorrow to continue his studies.
Jiang Shuyun went to the East Courtyard to find her father and see how to arrange the children's schoolwork.
"Father, has Mother gone to rest?"
"Yes, your mother's health isn't what it used to be; she got a bit seasick this time."
"Have Doctor Chu come over tomorrow to take Mother's pulse, prescribe some medicinal food to treat her symptoms and help her recover."
The previous time, the results were quite good.
Jiang Shuyun thought that medicinal cuisine could be gentle and nourishing, and would not harm the body.
"Alright, it's time to show it to your mother."
Jiang's father was also worried, as a young couple should be companions in old age, and he hoped that the child's mother would be well.
"I'll have someone make a trip tomorrow, Father, so you can also have your pulse checked and have some medicinal food."
"Yes, I'll eat too. Our good health is also helping you."
Jiang's father thought about it and agreed. As he got older, if he was healthy and free from illness, he wouldn't be a burden to his children.
"Shuyun, I'm sorry to have troubled you by bringing several children with me this time."
However, this concerns the prosperity of the family, so please bear with it.
Now that you've become estranged from your clansmen in Jiangjia Village, you brothers should try to maintain a better relationship.
Shao Qin and his generation should also support each other; you should understand the principle that one tree cannot make a forest.
Jiang's father thought more deeply. Fighting alone is very hard, and one always needs some followers.
"Father, I understand."
I'd like to discuss with you the matter of Shao Qin and the others going to school.
Shao Ming and Shao Yun will go back to school tomorrow to continue their studies. As for Shao Qin and the others, will they study at home on their own or find a school to study with a teacher?
The teacher at Shao Ming's school is quite good. I'll go ask tomorrow if a few of my children can study with him.
Jiang Shuyun and Yi'an just briefly mentioned that ancient times were not like modern times, where one could close the door and live a simple life, minding only the needs of one's own business.
In ancient times, family and filial piety were highly valued, from top to bottom.
Even if they are not used to it, they will try to adapt gradually.
Regardless of the circumstances, Shao Ming and his group are cousins of Shao Qin and his friends. Even though they have separated their families, they cannot completely cut off contact and must support each other.
"That would be the best if it could be like that. Shao Qin's talent for studying is average, and he doesn't work hard enough. He can basically only pass the county-level exam and become a Xiucai (a successful candidate in the county-level exam).
Shao Ning is much better than Shao Qin, but his personality is a bit dull and needs to be changed.
Shao Kun's personality is similar to that of the third brother; he doesn't have much interest in studying, and it's hard to say what he will be able to do in the future.
The third son has done well in business these past few years. Shao Kun can study for a few more years, and if things don't work out, he can follow in his father's footsteps in the business. As long as he doesn't commit any crimes and lives an honest life, that's fine.
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