At this time of year, the outdoors teemed with mosquitoes and various insects, especially in the mountainous regions where strange bugs and ants abounded. Anan, being fair-skinned and delicate, was a prime target for mosquitoes.
Staying within the confines of the manor provided a safer environment.
Anan remained captivated by the novelty of the surroundings. Spotting a pair of rabbits in the farmstead, she gleefully fed them vegetable leaves, her delight evident.
Qiao Xuan had purchased 100,000 mu of land in Liuhe Manor. However, developing such vast acreage required time and resources. Currently, they had successfully developed around 70,000 mu, but due to a labor shortage, their workforce had dwindled to just 40 individuals—down from a peak of 300.
Considering the challenges posed by the mountainous terrain—mosquitoes, snakes, ants, and rampant wild grass—Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan decided to halt further exploration for the time being and wait for autumn and winter.
