After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 54 Let's go to the prefectural city together.

The snow in front of the Jiang residence had been cleared, and the servants returned with their tools.

Sisters Jiang Xiwen and Jiang Xiyue, wearing cloaks, went together to their grandparents' courtyard.

When her younger brother returned, he would always go to his grandparents' courtyard first, and Lin Yueniang, supported by Cui'er, followed closely behind her two daughters.

"Grandson greets Grandfather and Grandmother!" Jiang Xiaoqi shed his frostiness and bowed.

"Greetings to Grandfather and Grandmother," Jiang Xiwen and Jiang Xiyue's voices rang out in unison.

Madam Jiang smiled, took Jiang Xiaoqi's hand, and said "good" repeatedly. She then asked if the journey had been smooth.

Jiang Xiaoqi answered them one by one, and only then did her grandmother notice Lin Yueniang and the others following behind.

"You two are really well-informed, arriving almost at the same time," Old Madam Jiang teased.

“Mother, we know that Ming-ge’er misses his grandparents the most, so we came along to enjoy their company. After all, Father and Mother love Ming-ge’er the most, so they must be in a good mood today. If they reward him with something delicious, we mother and daughter can shamelessly take a bite,” Lin Yue-niang teased.

"You, you're getting older, but your mouth is getting sharper and sharper. I don't want Wen'er and Yue'er to learn from you and say that our Jiang family only produces sharp-tongued daughters. I'd be so wronged!"

Madam Jiang used to be satisfied with this daughter-in-law, especially after she gave birth to her eldest grandson in recent years. Even though Aunt Pan was a relative, she didn't show her any special favor.

Thinking about his daughter-in-law, who was approaching forty, not only did she look younger and prettier, but she also became more and more lively. It was only because his unfilial son was blind that he could not see the beauty in front of him.

"Isn't it all because my mother spoiled me? If you were to treat your daughter-in-law like other mothers-in-law, do you think I would still have the temperament?"

Lin Yueniang's words were enough to make her mother-in-law smile uncontrollably. If she had spared even a little of that affection for her husband, the two wouldn't have grown so distant.

"Alright, then I'll have to learn from other wicked mothers-in-law and teach you a lesson about your strange nature."

"Oh dear, Mother wouldn't want to part with it!"

Seeing the changes in Lin Yueniang, Jiang Xiaoqi was very pleased: winning over the mother-in-law is the same as winning over the whole family; there's no need to care about husbands or concubines.

The family chatted happily for a while, and then Jiang Xiaoqi brought up something she had been thinking about all the way.

"Grandmother, I have something I would like to ask you to grant me."

Madam Jiang smiled and said, "Oh? What has made my dear grandson use the word 'beg'? Please speak freely."

Jiang Xiaoqi looked at Lin Yueniang and her two graceful older sisters and said, "Grandmother, I would like to move the whole family to the prefectural city. I mentioned this to Grandfather in my previous letter. The house in the prefectural city is very large and large enough for our whole family to live in."

Madam Jiang looked at Jiang Xiaoqi in surprise and asked, "Fucheng? It's so far away, and our family's businesses are all in Changshou County. How can we move there?"

Lin Yue lowered her head, lost in thought.

Jiang Xiaoqi: "Grandmother, Steward Wen is very capable and loyal. We can let Steward Wen and his family stay in Changshou Village to manage the family business."

After listening, Madam Jiang pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Butler Wen is a good candidate. But your grandfather and I are getting old and really don't want to move. What do you think, old man?"

Jiang Changshou frowned. It wasn't that he was worried that Steward Wen couldn't handle the situation, but rather that he didn't want his troublesome son to go to the prefectural city and affect his grandson's studies.

He could keep an eye on his son in Changshou County, but once they arrived in Xinghe Prefecture, he feared his son would cause even greater trouble. His son was poor at judging people and was easily associating with those with ill intentions. He was also easily swayed by a few words, which would affect his grandson's imperial examinations, and that would be a great loss.

He knew his grandson's intentions, but his grandson probably didn't know that his father had arranged a marriage for his eldest sister without his consent.

Sending the two granddaughters to the prefectural city is a good thing, since there are many more talented young men there than in Changshou County, and the chances of them finding a suitable husband are much higher.

My two granddaughters are getting older every year, so it's time to make plans for them early.

Old Master Jiang pondered for a moment, but made his decision instantly.

“We will go, but not all of us need to go. Yue Niang, you take your two daughters and move to the prefectural city with Ming Ge’er after spring!”

When Grandpa Jiang said this, everyone present was stunned. This did not include Jiang Wenqing's meaning. The two elders would not go themselves, nor would they let their son go.

"Master, what are you doing...?" Madam Jiang had a rough idea of ​​her husband's intentions, but she did not quite agree with sending several women to the city alone.

It's not just about safety, but also about reputation. Mingfei is still young and can't be considered the head of the household.

Although Yue Niang is thirty-seven years old this year, she looks no more than twenty years old and doesn't look like an old woman in charge of the household.

I heard that the martial arts master hired from the county town is thirty-six years old this year. He is tall and strong, and also very energetic. He is still unmarried and lives in the house his grandson bought in the prefectural city.

But she couldn't say it outright, because her daughter-in-law would lose face, and it would be awkward to say it out loud.

Jiang Changshou naturally knew what his wife was thinking, and gave her a reassuring look: "Let Wenqi's family go with them, so as to avoid a long separation between the grandfather, grandson, father and son."

Wen Qi is the name of Steward Wen. It must be said that Old Master Jiang made a good arrangement. Steward Wen is already fifty years old, and his two sons and daughters-in-law are both dutiful.

Wenbin is from the younger son's wife's side, while the older son's wife's side only has a daughter, who is already married. The two daughters-in-law of the Wen family get along well, and the eldest uncle and aunt also value Wenbin highly.

It can be said that Wenbin is the only son on whom the whole family has placed high hopes, and his status in the Jiang family is similar to that of Jiang Xiaoqi.

Although he was the only son of two wives, Wenbin was well-educated by his grandfather, otherwise he would not have been able to become the young master's personal attendant.

"This arrangement is not bad, but there's no one to manage the household affairs for the time being," said Madam Jiang.

She was constantly worried about one thing after another.

"Otherwise, let the eldest son of the Wen family take over his father's job, and let the second son of the Wen family go to the prefectural city with him. I don't think he would have any objections to that."

No parent would refuse to be able to stay with their son and watch over him every day, especially since Butler Wen originally intended for his more mature eldest son to take over his job.

"This arrangement is excellent; the master is very thoughtful!" Madam Jiang praised her husband without reservation. All her worries were dispelled, and with the old housekeeper in charge, she felt much more at ease.

Jiang Xiaoqi understood her grandfather's arrangement, and Lin Yueniang was not stupid either, so she naturally understood as well. However, she remained an outsider from beginning to end, not offering any opinions and leaving everything to the two elders. She was happy just to be able to stay by her son's side.

This pleased Mr. and Mrs. Jiang greatly. Their daughter-in-law was always sensible and reasonable, so they could rest assured. Lin was not the type to cause trouble.

My grandson is so young and it must be hard for him to go away to study. It's reassuring to have his mother and older sister taking care of him.

Moreover, the clan school is full of talented people who have passed the county and prefectural examinations. Perhaps, with the help of his grandson, he can find good marriages for his two granddaughters.

Jiang Xiaoqi had no idea that his grandmother had thought so much. His idea was simple: he wanted his sisters to leave the village and see the outside world.

I don't expect them to undergo any major changes, I just hope they can be more clear-headed about their lives.

Without informing Jiang Wenqing, the matter was decided swiftly. The Wen family, including the housekeeper, also received the notification. Jiang Wenqing was the only one in the family who was unaware of the situation.

Even the illegitimate daughters knew about it, since Jiang Xiaoqi had told them that in two years, when they were older, he would take them to the prefectural city.

The third sister is eleven years old this year, the fourth sister is ten years old, and the fifth and sixth sisters, who are twins, are eight years old this year.

Aunt Pan showed no dissatisfaction that she couldn't go to the prefectural city; as long as her two daughters had a bright future, she didn't care about anything else.

Over the years, she has come to realize that the mistress has no ill intentions. As long as she behaves herself, her daughters will have a good future.

She couldn't make a foolish mistake and end up like that person...