It wasn't until the 11th that Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan finally took a break and headed straight to Cloud Water Town with Lixia and their companions.
On the farmland in Cloud Water Town, land lay bare and untended. The earliest they could start cleaning and preparing the land would be February. Actual farming would commence when the weather warmed up, with the subsequent two rounds of spring rain nurturing the soil.
Despite the barren fields, the manor was brimming with activity.
Qiao Xuan had become a favorite among the children, who adored her warmth and the abundance of sweets, snacks, and fruits she shared.
Qiao Xuan enjoyed preparing various foods. With a sizable crowd around, cooking might be inconvenient, but barbecue, dumplings, buns, and steamed rice cakes proved to be practical choices.
Laughter echoed through the entire courtyard every day.
