The children were all very happy to know that they could spend the day at the farm tomorrow, and even Shao Ming was happy.
He was really nervous during that time.
After passing the imperial examination and becoming a Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations), he studied diligently, hoping to gain admission to Bailu Academy.
We can't really relax until the results are in.
"Shao Yun, is your estate big? What kind of things are there? Do you have all kinds of animals? Do you have a big garden? Do you have a racecourse?"
Gu Zheng was quite looking forward to it; he hadn't been to the estate in a long time.
He even visited the princess's large estate in the capital before; there were so many things to do there. It's just that the people there were boring.
“Gu Zheng, my family’s estate may be different from the estates you’ve seen before.”
Our family's estate is primarily used for farming.
Shao Yun didn't quite understand, but Shao Ming knew a little. He had read unofficial histories, which contained passages describing the luxurious life in the capital.
“Really? That should be quite interesting. The manor I visited before was too artificially renovated and lost its spirit.”
Gu Zheng used the opinions he had overheard about some people regarding the princess's estate here.
Shao Ming smiled and reminded Gu Zheng that he didn't think there was anything wrong with his family's estate, but just wanted to prepare the young master so he wouldn't be disappointed.
The carriage stopped at the gate, and Mu Yi'an led the children into the manor.
The estate in the prefectural city had no opportunity to expand, and no one around was selling their land.
Sister Xu and her entourage came out to greet us; the courtyard had been carefully tidied up yesterday.
Mu Yi'an arranged for Shao Ming and the others to stay in the outer courtyard, while Jiang Qi and the child stayed in the west wing.
He Chengwen did not come alone; he brought his elder brother and his second elder brother's nephew, who was also around ten years old.
Since the two families have become related by marriage, there will be interactions between the in-laws at future gatherings.
Mu Yi'an was quite welcoming and asked He Chengwen to take good care of his nephew.
Both children were accompanied by servants.
Although it hasn't rained for several months this year, the pond hasn't dried up.
In this season, the lotus flowers are gone, but the lotus seeds are truly ripening.
Mu Yi'an had a lot of lotus seeds picked so that the children could have a taste.
"Xu Wu, take some men and keep an eye on the pond. Don't let the children get close to it."
"Understood, Madam. Don't worry, I will keep an eye on the young masters."
Xu Wu knew the seriousness of a child drowning, so he specially found several long-term workers who were good swimmers to come over, just in case.
"It feels so good to be in the village. The view is wide open and even breathing feels easy."
Although there is no environmental pollution problem now, there is no smog, the sky is blue, and the clouds are white.
However, I always felt that the air in Zhuangzi was fresher.
Mu Yi'an decided that once the children were all grown up and had flown away, she would move to the estate.
"Mom, we want to go to the stream to catch fish. Brother Gu Zheng wants to pick fruit."
Shao Rong came over with a small fishing net and discussed with his mother that he didn't want to pick fruit.
"Go ahead, and have Li Qiang and the others follow you. Don't let them wander off."
"Okay, Mom, I won't run around."
Shao Rong and An Kang, along with a few other younger ones, went to catch small fish.
Shao Yun accompanied Gu Zheng and He's two nephews to the orchard to pick fruit.
Shao Ming and the other older kids went fishing; he really enjoys fishing.
Following behind was a little boy named Shao Ke, who also enjoyed fishing quietly or observing the changes in different plants and animals.
Mu Yi'an felt that if Shao Ke were born in modern times, he could have become a scientist.
He enjoys research and can concentrate without finding it tedious.
Chuyue and Anran didn't run around wildly with their older and younger brothers. Instead, they played the zither in the pavilion, finding it evocative.
Ignoring the children, Mu Yi'an invited Jiang Qi to sit in the pavilion outside, not far from Chu Yue and the others.
"Second sister-in-law, I think the youngest son of the He family is really good."
He's handsome and has a good personality. Now that he's been accepted into Bailu Academy, he'll do well in the future.
When Jiang Qi first saw He Chengwen, she thought he and Chu Tong were a good match.
"Yes, the He family are good people, and the children they raise are bound to be good too."
I've met him a few times recently, and I think Chengwen is quite good at dealing with people.
Mu Yi'an felt that it was good to meet a family like the He family; the elders were sensible, and the man was quite capable.
As for what will happen in the future, no one can guarantee it.
"Second sister-in-law, you know, the child is growing up day by day. Anran is eleven years old this year. In a few years, she will be looking for a husband."
I don't know what to do. My doctor Chu's senior colleague has a suitable young man, but the closer they live, the more problems arise.
"No rush, let's wait and see. I'll wait until I'm fourteen or fifteen before we meet again. It would be best if we could postpone the wedding until I'm seventeen or eighteen."
Mu Yi'an knew that getting married too late was unrealistic in this era. However, she still couldn't quite accept getting married at fifteen or sixteen.
"Has your maternal uncle's family mentioned anything about a future marriage alliance?"
Jiang Qi remembered that her sister-in-law's family was still thinking of arranging a marriage between Chu Tong and her cousin from her uncle's family.
"I will not consider marriage between cousins; this is something I firmly oppose."
Just kidding, what if a child born from incestuous marriage is mentally challenged?
Although this was common in ancient times, Mu Yi'an didn't want to gamble.
Moreover, relatives who were originally on good terms can become estranged because of their children's issues.
"Second sister-in-law, why don't you want to strengthen the family ties?"
"If the blood relation is too close, the children born later may have this or that problem. You can ask your Dr. Chu about this."
Mu Yi'an couldn't explain the issue of inbreeding to her; it was too advanced a topic.
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