"Yes, the power of families in this era is immense. I'll go and talk to my great-grandfather and third grandfather later. With the help of these two great families, things will be much easier for us."
Jiang Shuyun hadn't thought of this either; like Mu Yi'an, he didn't have any real feelings for his clansmen.
The couple discussed it and then went their separate ways.
The next day, my cousin also went to work in the melon field. He and Jiang Shuhe took turns keeping watch at night, constantly patrolling the field, not only to keep out people but also to guard against small animals. As the watermelons grew, the small animals, with their keen sense of smell, might come looking for them.
What made Mu Yi'an happiest was that his second brother came over one afternoon, bringing two colleagues. All three of them were dressed as constables, looking very imposing and intimidating.
Mu Erge and two colleagues accompanied Jiang Shuyun and Mu Yi'an around Jiangjia Village twice, but they didn't go to the melon field and left directly.
Everyone in the village knew that Jiang Shuyun's brother-in-law was a constable in the county government—a position that put him on the government payroll. Some people put aside their ulterior motives; after all, the common people couldn't fight against the officials.
In mid-June, Mu Yi'an looked at the watermelons that were about to ripen and felt very happy!
She immediately started pasting paper tubes again. Her older brother had already gone to the prefectural city to contact buyers and also buy watermelon seeds.
Preparations for the second batch of watermelons need to begin; time waits for no one.
Jiang Shuyun had been frequently visiting the county school to seek instruction from Master Wei, as the entrance exam for Bailu Academy was less than two months away. He was determined to give it his all and try to get into Bailu Academy. With Yi'an working so hard, he couldn't fall behind; teamwork makes the dream work. A united couple can achieve anything!
Jiang Shuyun, keep it up!
After encouraging herself, Jiang Shuyun once again embarked on the road to the county school.
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