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

The holiday season slipped away so quickly.

The snow had not completely melted, and Jiang Xiaoqi stayed at home every day, spending her days eating, drinking, and playing with her older sisters, doing things that children should do.

After all, he had finished the lessons assigned by the teachers at the clan school early on, but he still studied hard in the study space at night. In the past, it was five hours, but now that the days are short and the nights are long, it has been extended to six hours.

Including the time spent doing schoolwork during the day, I spend most of my day reading, practicing calligraphy, and writing articles. When I get really tired, I look at chess scores to 'relax' a bit.

Even so, he had indeed become much more lax compared to when he was in the clan school. After all, the Scroll King System had been nagging him the most lately: "Host, other people's systems have been upgraded again. We need to hurry up and accumulate points!"

Jiang Xiaoqi, burdened with over 9,000 points of debt, was speechless. "Are you crazy about leveling up? Don't you even look at your current strength?"

Besides, back in his home in Changshou Village, all six of his older sisters, regardless of whether they were legitimate or illegitimate, loved to play with him. He could only come back a few times a year, so naturally he would try to spend as much time as possible with his family.

The seven siblings went to the lantern festival, listened to excerpts from operas, and watched magic tricks and acts of breaking stones on their chests at the market. Every day was extremely exciting.

Every time they went out, Steward Wen would bring his eldest son and arrange for more than a dozen servants to protect the young masters.

The maids and servants kept a close eye on each of the young ladies, holding them tightly and refusing to let go.

Since Jiang Xiaoqi had Grandpa Jiang buy a shop and estate, a batch of rent has been collected, and some more people have been hired to help the family.

Nowadays, people travel in two or three carriages together, and maids and servants can attend to them closely in the carriage.

After a year of fun-filled celebrations, Jiang Xiaoqi finally saw the carriage of Li Shan and his son Li Mo on the day after the Lantern Festival.

The father and son did not spend the Lantern Festival at their home in Xinghe Prefecture. On the thirteenth of the year, they set off in a carriage, afraid of delaying their young master's return journey.

Upon seeing the Li family father and son, Jiang Xiaoqi's wild thoughts finally returned to their senses.

On New Year's Eve, Lin Feng sent a message saying that a good friend had come to visit and he wanted to entertain him, so the plan to spend the New Year with the Jiang family was naturally canceled.

When the Li family arrived, Lin Feng had already seen off his friends and rode his horse to the Jiang family in Changshou Village. This was the first time he had actually stepped into the Jiang family's door.

The three of them were arranged by Butler Wen to rest in the guest rooms in the front yard, waiting for Jiang Xiaoqi to finish packing so they could set off together.

The housekeeper is going to visit a family of five this time. In addition to the housekeeper and Wen Bin, there is the housekeeper's wife, the second son of the Wen family and his wife.

During the Lunar New Year, the eldest son of the Wen family had already taken over most of the Jiang family's affairs, with Butler Wen personally providing guidance, and he was gradually becoming familiar with everything.

The rest of the Wen family had already packed their luggage, since the trip would be quite long and they needed to bring everything they needed. Prices in the prefectural city were high, and it wouldn't be worthwhile to buy more later.

Wenbin's parents and grandmother were unaware of the things he brought back; Wenbin only told his grandfather.

After all, in his heart, his grandfather was the most reliable and dependable member of the family.

Actually, he overestimated his grandfather. Heaven knows that when Butler Wen saw those things, his heart almost stopped!

Wenbin was questioned repeatedly, fearing that his grandson had become a thief in the family. Wenbin had no choice but to call his young master to come and corroborate the story.

Butler Wen didn't inquire about the origin of the items. Some things were not for a lowly butler like him to ask. His young master was no ordinary person, and his family should just obediently follow along.

However, the bundle that Wenbin carefully carried home was wrapped up again by the steward in layers of luggage, and was prepared to be taken to the prefectural city.

It's too dangerous to leave it at home when no one is home.

Boss Wen: Am I not considered a person?

Before leaving, Mr. and Mrs. Jiang Changshou were reluctant to part with Jiang Xiaoqi again. Jiang Wenqing was also reluctant, but not to his own son.

He's now somewhat reluctant to part with his first wife. This man is shameless; before, he was either holed up with his concubine or in his study, but now he's clinging to her again.

But by this time, Lin Yueniang had lost interest in him and only allowed him into the courtyard when it came to serious matters. Ever since her eldest daughter's marriage, she felt that her husband was becoming increasingly unreliable.

Jiang Wenqing wasn't thick-skinned enough. After being given the cold shoulder a few times, he stayed in the study in the front yard. Occasionally, he would go to Aunt Pan's place and find that the concubine had lost her former enthusiasm.

But as for taking another concubine, he had no interest in it; he was already too old, and it would be a laughingstock.

In the end, this person doesn't have any major flaws. At most, he's muddle-headed, unambitious, and somewhat selfish and arrogant. He's not inherently bad, but he has a lot of ulterior motives and is timid.

They won't cause big trouble if they're kept in check, but if they're out of sight, they're easily fooled and taken advantage of; they're the type who's easily swayed and cares a lot about saving face.

Since being expelled from the county school, Jiang Changshou had given up on him. He was content to keep him around, since he still had his grandson to rely on.

I ruined my main account, so I focused all my attention on my alt account.

Jiang Changshou quietly called his grandson aside, pulled out a stack of silver notes from his sleeve, which looked to be worth over a thousand taels.

"A poor home needs money on the road. Everything costs money when you're out and about. Listen to me, here you go!"

Grandpa knows you don't lack money, but it's never right to refuse a gift from an elder. Take it with you; it'll put the family at ease!

Jiang Xiaoqi felt a lump in her throat. Carrying her grandfather's love, she took one last look at her own front door. She was afraid she wouldn't be able to come back for the Spring Festival next year.

After all, this trip back will lead to entry into the top class, and by this time next year, they'll probably be preparing for the county exam. Going back and forth will take too much time and energy.

It would be good to send someone to pick up my grandparents and take them to the prefectural city for the New Year. The whole family can be together, and it's a reunion no matter where we celebrate the New Year.

Jiang Xiaoqi directed Li Shan and Li Mo to load things onto the carriage. Li Shan then drove over in another carriage, bringing the total number of carriages in the Jiang family to three.

There are four horse-drawn carriages in total, which is enough for both luggage and passengers.

Jiang Xiaoqi, Li Shan and his son, and Wen Bin were in a carriage. The carriage was filled with Jiang Xiaoqi's books and clothes. In fact, these were only part of the contents; the rest had been stored in his spatial storage.

These things on the car were just for show; otherwise, it would be too strange if there wasn't a single piece of luggage.

Lin Yueniang and her two daughters rode in a horse-drawn carriage, which also carried some luggage, all of which were daily necessities for the mother and her daughters. The driver was Datou.

Cui'er, Granny Zhou, and Steward Wen's daughter-in-law rode in one carriage, driven by the second son of the Wen family.

The last carriage carried the Wen family, including most of their luggage, such as Wenbin's bundle wrapped up like a dumpling. The Wen family insisted on driving the carriage themselves, refusing to let anyone else drive.

Lin Feng, still riding the rented, shabby, skinny horse, led a group of fifteen people on their way to Xinghe Prefecture.

With so many people and so much luggage, it took two or three days to get there, but four or five days to get back. After all, there were female relatives with us, so the journey couldn't be rushed.

Just as everyone was suffering from backaches, leg cramps, and general discomfort, they finally saw a tiny glimpse of the city gate of Xinghe Prefecture peeking out.