After returning from the county town, Mu Yi'an's main task was to be idle.
The children have teachers to instruct them, and the husband has his own things to do, including continuing to compile literacy books in addition to regular teaching.
The previous booklet was basic, simply about recognizing characters. For the second booklet, Jiang Shuyun wanted to compile a book about common sense based on existing laws.
This will let ordinary people know how to resolve problems and how to file a complaint with the authorities when something goes wrong.
Using a combination of text and images, we tell stories and show people how to solve similar problems.
Jiang Shuyun now prefers editing these practical booklets to teaching.
Shao Ke loves books about the law. Although he is only seven years old, he has already read a lot of books.
Moreover, Shao Ke also learned medicine from his uncle-in-law and has a good understanding and mastery of various herbs.
Children who have already formally started their education spend their time learning this knowledge, in addition to completing their daily homework.
With children and adults all busy at home, Mu Yi'an continues to write agricultural books in her spare time, using existing methods to increase crop yields.
Life goes on as usual, seemingly without any changes, but in reality, every day is different.
The following year, Shao Yun and Shao Ning returned to the county town to participate in the county examination, and Mu Yi'an and the others also went back. Mu Xuan's wedding day was after the county examination.
Stepping into the county town, Mu Yi'an felt that not much had changed, but when she saw Shao Qin's wife, who was five or six months pregnant, her scalp tingled. She would soon be a grandmother.
Shao Yun and Shao Kun passed the county examination smoothly. After attending Mu Xuan's wedding, they hurriedly returned to the prefectural city.
In April, both Shao Yun and Shao Kun passed the prefectural examination.
Shao Kun wasn't particularly gifted at studying, but he had studied with Shao Yun and the others for many years.
Diligence can make up for lack of talent, and it can be quite effective.
There will be no provincial examination this year, but the provincial examination will still be held in August.
Jiang Shuyun and Mu Yi'an discussed their upcoming trip; it was time to take the children out for a walk.
"Study abroad?"
Mu Yi'an knew that Jiang Shuyun had always had this plan, wanting to take the children out to see the world.
"Yes, we'll set off after Shao Yun's college entrance exam is over and the results come out."
"Yi'an, are you going or not?"
“I’m not going. Traveling at this time of year would be too tiring and I’m afraid I won’t be able to handle it.”
Mu Yi'an felt uncomfortable just thinking about it; her butt hurt.
Mu Yi'an felt that her son Shao Ke had perfectly inherited her lazy and inactive nature.
"Alright, it won't be an easy journey. It's better if you don't go; just thinking about it makes my butt hurt."
You should stay at home. This trip will take about a year.
After returning and resting for a while, it will be almost time for Shao Mingqiu's imperial examination.
Jiang Shuyun didn't want to go out either; he had already seen all the beautiful landscapes he wanted to see.
In his past life, he spent three years wandering, traversing the beautiful landscapes of his motherland.
He has not only been to many places in China, but also visited some tourist attractions abroad.
However, this is a trip to give the child a valuable experience, and it may be the only one.
"Shuyun, are you planning to bring all the children with you?"
"Take them all with you. Shao Ming and Shao Yun can ride horses, while Shao Ke, Shao Rong, and Chu Yue are small and can lie down in the carriage if they get tired."
Especially for Chuyue, this might be her only chance to travel before her wedding.
Jiang Shuyun felt a pang of reluctance as she thought of her daughter, who had grown into a beautiful young woman.
"That's true. Girls are trapped in the inner quarters their whole lives. It's really not easy for them to get out."
Mu Yi'an thought that they were all his own brothers, so it wouldn't matter if Chu Yue came along.
The matter was settled. In the following days, Shao Yun and Shao Kun prepared for the academy examination, while Mu Yi'an made preparations for the trip for the grandfather and his family.
Personnel, vehicles, supplies, and money must all be fully prepared.
When traveling, being fully prepared will ensure everything goes smoothly.
"Auntie, Aunt Jiang, I want to go with Uncle Jiang too."
Gu Zheng rushed in; he hadn't taken the imperial examination this time.
"Are you going too? Did your family agree?"
“He agreed, my grandfather agreed. After this study tour, I will return to the capital to prepare for the imperial examination.”
Gu Zheng has been studying at the school for the past few years and has achieved good grades.
"Okay, when your Uncle Jiang comes back, if he knows about this, I'll help you pack your luggage."
Mu Yi'an didn't know exactly what the headmaster meant. He had been gone for almost a year, so she dared not act rashly.
"Thank you, Auntie."
Gu Zheng is no longer a child and understands the implications of this situation.
That evening, when Jiang Shuyun returned home, Mu Yi'an asked her about Gu Zheng.
"Yes, this time not only Gu Zheng is going with us, but He Chengwen is going with us too."
The headmaster said that Gu Zheng was determined to travel all over the mountains and rivers of the Dali Dynasty, and this was a good opportunity to let him experience it in advance.
There are different levels of enjoyment when it comes to sightseeing. Some people simply enjoy the scenery, while others can do something meaningful while doing so. The headmaster certainly hopes that Gu Zheng is the latter.
However, with Gu Zheng around, safety is guaranteed.
The guards in General Gu's household are all battle-hardened; they are far superior to our guards.
Of course, apart from Master Zhao.
By the way, Mr. Liang said he's going too, and he can tell the children stories along the way. It'll be like a live lesson, so they won't forget what they've seen.
Mu Yi'an did a quick mental calculation and realized that there were quite a few people on this trip.
The family has five children: Mu Lin, Shao Kun, Shao Ning, An Kang, He Chengwen, and Gu Zheng. In addition, there are Mr. Liang and his servants, guards, cooks, maids, and old women, making up dozens of people.
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