She transmigrated into a widow and farmed to raise vests.

With this in mind, she began to consider it as well.

When I have to leave this mountain area, what should I do with the villagers who originally lived here?

In her view, it would naturally mean moving everything out, but it's not as simple as just saying it.

If you're going to relocate them, you must make sure they have a way to survive and earn a living.

Otherwise, there's no way they would have moved away.

Thinking about this, she realized that there were many things to consider.

Fortunately, she still had time.

"I need to go to the county government office to handle some matters these next couple of days, and I might be back too late at night. Why don't you take Xiao An and stay there for a few days as well?"

Firstly, Lu's mother was worried about Lu Zhou.

Secondly, it would also let Lu's mother know the address in town, so she could visit Lu Zhou from time to time and feel more at ease.

Third, naturally, it's also because of her.

She is a widow. Even if Lu's mother trusts her character, she should still inform her of her daily schedule so that Lu's mother won't worry.

To avoid being criticized, it's always wise to act cautiously before you've become truly powerful!

"No, what should we do with these fish balls?"

Now, as she sees the daily income coming in, Lu's mother is happy; at least she has something to look forward to.

If you don't work, you won't have any money.

"It's alright, I'll talk to Manager Du and make some extra spice packets just in case. I'll go back and make them in a couple of days!"

Qin Yu understood Lu's mother's concerns and knew that every penny had to be used sparingly.

A dozen or so coins a day is enough to buy several kilograms of grain, so it's definitely necessary!

In late April, the sun rises earlier and earlier, and patches of sunlight shine through the window onto the floor, bringing a touch of warmth.

When Qin Yu finished exercising and returned home carrying three or five large grass carp, Lu's mother had also woken up.

The water was already boiled, so I took the fish from her and started cleaning it.

Working together, the two of them made six or seven pounds of fish balls in less than an hour.

Today was the day the whole family was going to town, and Lu's mother was worried that she would forget something, so she kept running to check on things.

I'm afraid I'll forget something.

Lu Zhou was somewhat nervous when he heard that he was going to register at the school, and remained quiet, not daring to speak.

Lu Xiaoan's chattering didn't bring him back to his senses.

This time, they rode in Lin Erniu's oxcart again, and were first taken to Yunlaiju.

I greeted the shopkeeper and told him that I had to go out for a while and wouldn't be able to make fish balls for three or four days.

They only said that Lu's mother would send over a packet of braising spices every day.

Manager Du was finally relieved.

The group then turned and arrived at No. 13 Qionghua Lane.

"Madam!" Yueji opened the door and was clearly taken aback when she saw Qin Yu leading a group of people in.

I followed them in obediently.

"The house is big and quiet!" Mrs. Lu looked around and nodded from time to time.

He looked at three or five maids and three young girls, and was somewhat troubled.

"You bought all of this, how much did it cost?" Mrs. Lu was a little unhappy because she felt it was a waste of money to have so many people taking care of them, especially since they didn't live here often anymore.

"It didn't cost much; I bought it because I felt sorry for them!" To be honest, I bought Winter Snow, Summer Lotus, and Autumn Frost because I felt sorry for them. If you really asked them to do anything, they wouldn't be able to do a single thing.

The only plants that actually need to do the work are roses and wild roses.

The old woman who cooked left after only two days; originally, we were just worried that they wouldn't know how to cook.

Knowing that both Rose and Rose could cook, she told the old woman to leave, as she found the old woman too nosy and was quite annoyed by her.

As for Zhui Feng, he either sits quietly in the yard all day or is nowhere to be seen.

This was something she had promised, so naturally she wouldn't ask him what he did every day.

"Take a look and see if there's anything else we need to buy. Take Xiao An and go buy it. I'll take Lu Zhou to see the teacher!"

"Xiao An, come with Grandma to buy things, don't run around!"

Before leaving, Qin Yu didn't forget to tell Lu Xiaoan not to wander off.

Lu Xiaoan nodded vigorously, then ran around and played in the yard again!

At such a carefree age, even the slightest novelty makes him incredibly happy.

After passing through an alley, you will arrive at the Master's school.

It was a private school. The teacher at the private school was Zhao Lin.

I heard that he was originally a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) from Liuzhou. He passed the provincial examination at the age of sixteen, but due to the death of his mother, he had to observe a three-year mourning period.

I don't know why, but I suddenly stopped being so dedicated to reading.

Even his teacher felt it was a pity and tried to persuade him repeatedly, but to no avail.

He then moved to a different place and three years ago went to Baishui Town in Linshu County, where he opened a school!

Lu Zhou stood in front of Zhao Lin, feeling somewhat at a loss, and could only clench his hands, not daring to look up.

"A letter of recommendation from the county magistrate?" Zhao Lin took the letter but didn't even want to look at it.

Everyone knows the magistrate's character, yet there's nothing anyone can do about it.

"Don't think you're safe just because you have a letter of recommendation. I'm very strict. If you can't keep up, I don't care who introduced you!"

Zhao Lin's words made Lu Zhou, who was already nervous, even more uneasy.

"It's natural!"

In ancient times, scholars were considered superior to others, so this statement is already considered mild.

Actually, she didn't quite understand either. At first, she was worried that Zhao Lin would refuse because of Lu Zhou's age, so she asked the county magistrate for a letter of introduction.

To be honest, I wanted to be absolutely certain!

"Can you read?" Zhao Lin looked down at Lu Zhou.

"I know a thing or two!" Lu Zhou answered honestly.

Lu Zhou learned quickly and recognized characters quickly. He had already read all the characters in the Thousand Character Classic and knew them all.

The humble answer earned the Master's satisfied nod.

"Write down your name, and you can sit at the very back!"

After Zhao Lin finished speaking, he gestured to the last spot, stood up, and said something before leaving.

"One meal at noon, nothing else, and a monthly stipend of two taels of silver!"

"Sister-in-law!" Lu Zhou was relieved when she saw that her husband had left.

"It's alright, go and study hard. You'll be able to get home by yourself tonight, right?"

Lu Zhou was stronger than she had imagined. So she wasn't too worried.

However, she still secretly gave Lu Zhou the only crossbow, which was exquisitely crafted.

"Don't use this crossbow unless absolutely necessary. Be careful!"

Lu Zhou stroked the crossbow in his hand, clearly delighted with it.

Knowing that his sister-in-law meant he couldn't reveal it, he immediately hid it in his sleeve.

Because I had to go to class, I could only watch my sister-in-law leave!

After checking out of the inn, I changed into men's clothes at a clothing store and walked out the back door towards the county government compound.

When she arrived, there were already three or five carpenters standing and waiting inside.

Everyone was quite surprised to see her, and all of them looked puzzled.

"Lord Li, is this the Young Master Qin you were talking about?" One of the men, a man in his fifties, glared at her, his beard bristling.

Hearing that the county magistrate was looking for a carpenter to do something important that would benefit the country and its people, he came with his two sons without hesitation!

After waiting for a long time, I never expected to see a pale-faced scholar.