She transmigrated into a widow and farmed to raise vests.

Qin Yu thought about how he had been trying to find a teacher, but it had been delayed because of Lin Jingui's matter.

I'll probably be very busy from now on, so I'd better take care of what I have on hand first.

Before the gentleman arrives, let's take care of things for the children in the village first.

So Qin Yu also started his busy mode.

Qin Yu sat in his study that evening.

I adjusted the thirteen-spice seasoning. I separated the thirteen-spice seasoning for crayfish from that for braised meat.

I also made some other things, such as oden, mala tang (spicy hot pot) powder packets, tea egg packets, and...

This opens up even more possibilities.

Smaller chambers of commerce don't need to consider too much.

However, it requires a large number of workers.

This means that not only the workshops need people, but the merchants also need people on-site.

Lu Xiaoan stopped writing.

He stared at Qin Yu's face for a long time.

Qin Yu looked up again and saw Lu Xiaoan looking at him.

She asked, somewhat surprised, "What's wrong? Is there something on Mother's face?"

Lu Xiaoan didn't say anything, put down his pen, and hugged Qin Yu's neck.

"No, Xiao An just wants to look at you like this!"

Lu Xiaoan recalled overhearing her grandmother and maternal grandmother talking, and hearing them say that her mother missed her father very much.

But they said we couldn't mention Father in front of Mother.

Although he had never met his father and missed him very much, he couldn't say it.

"Mother, Xiao An will stay with you!"

"Okay, I got it!" Qin Yu didn't know why Lu Xiaoan suddenly said that.

Just hearing him say that, I felt that he was naive and cute.

Because she was busy making money, she didn't spend much time with Lu Xiaoan for a while.

The weather was getting hotter and hotter, and Lu Xiaoan felt a little hot holding her.

The room was ventilated at night, so it was quite cool.

During the Grain in Ear season, Lu Zhou also took a few days off.

I just don't know if there are winter and summer vacations.

"Xiao Zhou, do you guys have summer vacation?"

Lu Zhou looked up at her, somewhat bewildered, clearly unaware of what she meant by "summer vacation."

What is summer vacation?

"It's because of the extreme heat during the height of summer that we're taking a two-month break!"

Qin Yu gave a brief explanation.

"Two months?" Lu Zhou had obviously never heard of that.

“Sister-in-law, the opportunity to study at school is rare, and we absolutely cannot rest for two months.”

Lu Zhou never imagined there would be a summer vacation.

These students learn as long as they can, and if they really rest for two months, they will definitely forget everything.

Qin Yu couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy upon hearing Lu Zhou's words.

Isn't that what happens when you get prickly heat in the summer and chilblains in the winter?

It's said that being a scholar in ancient times was difficult, and it's certainly true.

"Not entirely! It's important to balance work and rest. People tend to feel drowsy in the summer afternoons, and the hot environment makes it hard to sit still!"

The summer vacation was usually extended due to the excessively hot weather.

The other half also wanted to give the children a holiday so they could participate in the Grain in Ear season.

There is a lot of knowledge involved in farming.

During this period, we can not only celebrate the Grain in Ear season, but also do some meaningful things.

Therefore, summer and winter vacations are necessary.

"I have a suggestion for you, sister-in-law: you can take a two-month break. Studying is important, but it's not everything. Summer vacation isn't about not studying at all; it's about looking up at people's lives in your spare time."

Lu Zhou was stunned by Qin Yu's words.

I never imagined that my sister-in-law would think that way.

Hearing his words, he also fell into deep thought.

"It's hot today, I'll bring you some snacks tomorrow!"

Lu Zhou looked up and awkwardly refused.

"Sister-in-law, it's too hot, you shouldn't go out!"

"It's alright, I'll just bring you some refreshing snacks to cool you down!"

Qin Yu did not miss the fear in his eyes.

Although she didn't understand what he was afraid of, she pretended not to see it.

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Lu Zhou stopped trying to say no and buried himself in his books.

The next day in the afternoon.

Qin Yu took out the saltpeter from his spatial storage.

These were found in the corner of the wall and on the earthen wall of the toilet; they were originally just some small fragments.

She collected them and placed them in the space.

Unbeknownst to her, those tiny saltpeter fragments merged into one large saltpeter in the space.

She took out the saltpeter and found two wooden basins.

Pour some boiled and cooled water into the wooden basin.

Place the saltpeter in a large basin, and then place a smaller basin inside the large basin.

Wait for the saltpeter to slowly freeze the water in the small wooden basin into ice.

"Mother, what are you doing?"

Lu Xiaoan was somewhat puzzled.

"Make something delicious!"

I bought some milk and cooked some mung beans to make a sweet red bean paste dessert.

Because there were many people, Qin Yu prepared a table full of food.

Everyone in the courtyard can eat.

"Miss Qin Yu, how did you learn to cook like this? It's a little cool and crunchy, so delicious!"

Zhou Moli has been living here for some time.

He became very close to the people in Qin Yu's courtyard.

Life is quite pleasant!

"Yes, Madam. Mung beans relieve summer heat. After eating this bowl, I feel much less hot."

Rose chimed in.

"Mom, it's delicious!"

The whole family praised it as delicious and refreshing, saying it was very comfortable.

After everyone had eaten, she made some more.

This time, I'll just make a small wooden bucket, which will be more convenient for a large group.

"Mother, I want to go too. I want to see my uncle's school."

Lu Xiaoan ran over and begged Qin Yu to go with her.

Qin Yu was good at everything, except for his son, with whom he shared some blood ties.

What's more, he was looking at him with his big eyes.

Qin Yu had no choice but to agree.

The two people, one big and one small, walked towards the school.

The journey wasn't far, and it was midday, when the sun was at its strongest.

Qin Yu brought Lu Xiaoan to the school.

The servant saw the two of them and said that the lunch break was over and it would be time to start reading soon.

Tell them not to waste too much time.

He pointed out the way and led the two inside.

Qin Yu hadn't gone far when he heard a sound coming from his ear.

"Serves you right for being so arrogant. You'll just have to stand right here!"

"You think you're so great just because the Master praised you? You're just a bookworm who reads books all day long."

"You don't really think you're qualified to take the imperial examination, do you? What a joke!"

Several childish yet unfriendly voices reached their ears.

Lu Xiaoan peeked over and saw several children standing around Lu Zhou.

Lu Zhou stood motionless in the sun.

Qin Yu also looked over.

The boy was a bit chubby and looked about eight or nine years old.

Two boys followed behind her.

They followed the lead of this chubby boy.

The three people surrounded Lu Zhou in the middle, looking at him with smug expressions.

Lu Zhou's face showed restraint, calmness, and resentment.

The chubby boy was a little angry at the slight pursing of his lips.

"You're really not happy about it, aren't you? You've gotten used to standing like this every day, haven't you?"

"In my opinion, we haven't been standing long enough; we could have stood there a little longer!"

"Or you could skip meals tomorrow and just come stand here!"

"Hahaha......"

Upon seeing this, Lu Xiaoan immediately tried to rush out.

"Uncle!"