The day after the results of the college entrance examination were released, Jiang Shuyun and her group set off.
Those who know them think they're going on a study tour, but those who don't might mistake them for a merchant caravan.
In this imperial examination, Shao Yun and Mu Lin passed and became scholars, while Shao Kun failed.
Shao Kun himself didn't feel much, as he never liked reading.
If he hadn't been with Brother Shao Yun, he would have left the school long ago and might be managing the food stall with his father right now.
Who would have thought that he would actually pass the prefectural examination and become a student of the lowest rank?
Because I had to go out, I didn't have time to go back to pay respects to my ancestors.
With the man and child gone, Mu Yi'an felt that her good days were about to begin.
She asked Sister Fang and Sister Li to pack their things, as they were moving to the estate.
I had thought a lot about farming before, but I had only done some simple experiments at home. This time, with plenty of time, I can finally do a proper experiment.
Leaving Steward Li and his wife to watch the house, Mu Yi'an, along with Manager Wei and his wife, Ge Da and his wife, several maids, and old women, went to the estate.
Ge Da is a guard, and Ge's wife is a cook. Mu Yi'an doesn't want to make herself suffer.
It's rare to be able to live a carefree life alone; how could I not be happy?
This is the only time in my life I'll ever experience the joy of being able to feed myself and not worry about anyone else.
Mu Yi'an went to the estate. Jiang Lan, along with Jiang Qi and Chu Tong, came to look for Mu Yi'an, but they found no one there.
"Second sister-in-law really knows how to enjoy life. She just left without a word. Second brother and the children aren't home. She's living a really good life."
“What a rare opportunity! Second brother and the children are not here, and second sister-in-law has gone to the farm to study farming. She doesn’t have to be distracted by other things.”
Jiang Qi felt envious; her second sister-in-law always managed to arrange her life in an orderly manner and lived comfortably.
She couldn't leave; Anran's marriage was arranged, and she was busy preparing her dowry.
Chu Tong glanced at the baby in her arms, who was looking around. The baby was seven or eight months old, chubby, and already recognized his mother.
This was her first child, a boy, and she felt at ease.
This time, her husband went on a study tour with her second uncle and others, leaving her at home alone. Her husband's elder brother and sister-in-law take care of everything, so she doesn't need to do anything.
My parents-in-law live in Xinyuan County, and they occasionally come back to stay for a few days.
She had maids and servants at home, so she didn't have much to do; all she had to do was look after the children.
Chu Tong was grateful to her second aunt. She had learned a lot from her second aunt and had also been taught by Granny Hai, which was really helpful.
Jiang Lan was disappointed. She wanted to stay a few more days, hoping her two daughters could study with Chu Yue, and her precious son could study with Shao Rong and the others.
All her thoughts were in vain now; her second sister-in-law wasn't home, and everything had become a pipe dream.
"Let's go, Second Sister-in-law is busy at the estate, let's not disturb her."
Jiang Qi thought that her second sister-in-law had gone to the estate to stay in peace and quiet, and they shouldn't disturb her.
"Sister, why don't we go to the village to find Second Sister-in-law and keep her company?"
Jiang Qi wanted to try again; she really didn't want to stay at home and just wanted to find a place to relax.
Zhou Zilin failed the imperial examination in the spring. He will participate in the next spring examination, but he is busy studying.
Her father-in-law decided to open a restaurant in the prefectural city. Her husband's elder brother and sister-in-law have already come over, and the children have been sent to school.
She couldn't get involved in family matters, and her husband was busy studying, so she really had no interest in anything.
There's no one I know in the city, and I can't think of anyone to chat with.
Her second sister was also busy, and the two of them couldn't see eye to eye.
"Forget it, Second Sister-in-law isn't going to the estate for fun. She has things to do, so don't bother her."
Jiang Qi stopped Jiang Lan. Honestly, Second Sister-in-law finally got some peace and quiet, how could she be so clueless?
Jiang Qi was responsible for bringing Chu Tong back. Jiang Lan came in her own carriage, so she didn't need to worry about her.
"Sigh, let's go home, this is so boring."
Jiang Lan looked disappointed and took her child home.
Mu Yi'an was unaware of all this. She was at the estate, dressed in simple and comfortable trousers, conducting experiments with Sister Fang, Sister Wei, and two maids.
She had Shuhe designate an experimental area on the dry land of the village, just like the experimental fields of the agricultural college where she had studied.
It's already September, the temperature is low, and many crops have passed their growing season.
Mu Yi'an plans to build the experimental area first, and then start the experiment next spring.
Having something to do without having to lift a finger, only needing to give instructions, was something Mu Yi'an really liked. Thinking back to her past life, all her experimental projects were done entirely by herself.
"Master, is this how it's done?"
"Yes, they all need to be built to this size. Next spring, I might try planting other things."
When the children return, they might bring back other seeds.
This was a task Mu Yi'an gave to Jiang Shuyun: to bring back the seeds of any novel varieties she saw.
She likes fruits like strawberries, which haven't been discovered yet.
Mu Yi'an lived a carefree life on the estate, and every now and then she would receive letters from Jiang Shuyun and the children.
Their destination this time was Jiangnan, a place with many academies and a gathering place for scholars.
Chuyue wrote the most letters, and each time I received several sheets of paper.
You can feel her excitement from the letter. She wrote about her experiences and feelings along the way in a very vivid and detailed way.
Chu Yue also knew that this trip might be her only chance, and she might not have another one in the future.
Mu Yi'an felt sorry for Chu Yue, but there was nothing she could do. She was born in this era and had to abide by its rules.
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