I trade in both worlds

"Through your studies and passing the imperial examinations, slowly, the Xu family will no longer be a commoner family, but may become a farming and reading family."

"A farming and reading family is one that not only farms but also reads. They know the hardships of farming and understand the etiquette of poetry and books. Such a family can often maintain stability in troubled times and prosper in prosperous times."

Xu Jin nodded thoughtfully: "Then, how about going from a farming and reading family to a noble family, or even a wealthy family?"

Li Wenyuan smiled slightly: "This will take time and effort. To become a noble family, not only do you need talented people from generation to generation, but you also need family members to be able to uphold the right path and accumulate virtue."

"The reason why aristocratic families can stand firm is that they have a profound cultural heritage and extensive social connections, which can maintain the stability and prosperity of the family in various changes."

"As for wealthy families, they are often closely linked to power and are not achieved overnight. Moreover, the rise and fall of wealthy families are unpredictable, often accompanied by changes in power and the vicissitudes of the world."

"Xu Jin, you must remember that no matter how the family changes, remaining humble, hardworking, and kind is the foundation of the family. Being a wealthy family is great, but without a foundation of virtue, it will not last long."

Xu Jin seemed to understand what he said, but he knew that studying was essential to everything he did: "I must study hard, pass the imperial examinations, bring honor to my family, and contribute to the Dayun Dynasty."

Li Wenyuan looked at Xu Jin, feeling relieved: "Xu Jin, you must remember that studying is not only for the purpose of passing the imperial examinations, but also for the purpose of understanding reason, cultivating oneself, managing one's family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world. At the same time, you must study hard, accumulate knowledge, and cultivate your own character and talents."

Xu Jin nodded vigorously. He hoped that Dayunchao would have cement roads, glass windows, electric lights, and even mobile phones and the Internet.

The ceremony was still going on. Officials took turns to deliver speeches on the stage. The villagers cheered and the atmosphere was warm and cheerful.

Li Wenyuan's words planted a seed in Xu Jin's heart, which began to sprout and grow slowly from that day on.

At the entrance of Xu Zhuang village, Li Laidi and Deng were also standing on the outskirts of the crowd, watching the lively celebration of the Xu family with sinister eyes. The jealousy in their hearts was like a raging wildfire, difficult to quell.

Thinking about how Xu Xu's life was getting better and better, the jealousy and resentment in their hearts grew like weeds and were difficult to suppress.

"Seeing her so smug now, I'm so angry." Li Laidi said gritting his teeth, with a vicious light flashing in his eyes.

"Yeah, why can she live such a good life?" Deng also echoed, her face full of indignation: "We have to find a way to not let her live so comfortably."

Thinking of the letter he had sent out before, Li Laidi became even more anxious: "That letter has not been replied to yet, and I don't know if Erzhu received the letter."

Hearing this, Deng's eyes flashed with cunning: "How about we write another one?"

Li Laidi's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he nodded in agreement: "Okay, then write another one."

So, Li Lai Di came to the ghostwriting shop again.

Upon hearing this, the ghostwriter had some doubts in his mind, but due to professional ethics, he did not ask any further questions.

He just picked up the pen and started writing the letter according to Li Laidie's dictation.

The letter read: "Son, your wife gave birth to a daughter. You cannot be such a high official without a son to inherit. Since your wife can't give birth, take your son back to the Yang family."

The letter was handed over to the housekeeper again through the doorman and finally fell into Xiao Xiangxiang's hands.

Xiao Xiangxiang had regained some of her former spirit at this time. She took the letter, opened it and her face turned from pale to blue, then from blue to black, and finally fixed on an indescribable anger.

"Can't give birth to a son? Inheritance? How dare they look down on me like this." Xiao Xiangxiang was so angry that her voice trembled. She clenched the letter paper in her hand tightly. "Why doesn't this old man die?"

Seeing this, the nanny beside her hurried forward to comfort her: "Madam, please don't get angry and make yourself sick. Why bother with the words of these villains?"

"This old bastard, even if I really can't give birth to a son, don't even think about taking that bastard back." Xiao Xiangxiang said gritting her teeth.

Her eyes were gleaming with anger. "Bastards, my Xiao family won't recognize them. They didn't want them in the first place, and now they want them back? No way."

After saying that, Xiao Xiangxiang sneered, moved the letter closer to the brazier beside her again, and threw it in without hesitation.

Watching the letter gradually turn into ashes in the flames, she felt a little relieved.

But then, she frowned again, thinking to herself, "I can't just let this go. Since that old thing dared to scheme against me like this, I have to teach her a lesson."

"Mammy." Xiao Xiangxiang turned to look at the mammy with a firm look in her eyes: "Get ready and leave for the master's hometown tomorrow."

"I want you to go and tell that old woman in person that some dreams are fine to have, but if you really dare to act on them, I, Xiao Xiangxiang, will never tolerate them."

"If Yang Erzhu dares to think about taking his son back, don't blame me for being ruthless. It's best to maintain the status quo, live our own lives, and have nothing to do with each other."

Upon hearing this, the nanny nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Madam, I know what to do."

"Humph, if she dares to have any evil thoughts again, I will let her know how powerful I am." Xiao Xiangxiang snorted coldly, with a hint of ruthlessness in her eyes: "My Xiao family is not to be trifled with."

When the nanny appeared in front of Li Laidie and Deng, they were stunned at first, and then they showed a smug smile.

"Mammy, you're back? Did Erzhu ask you to come back? What did he ask you to come back for?" Li Laidi asked impatiently.

Li Laidi and Deng thought that Yang Erzhu sent a nanny back to help her ask Xu Xu for gold.

The nanny looked at them with a gloomy face and snorted coldly: "Old lady, our lady asked me to bring you a message."

"Madam, please stop making such a fuss. The gold was given to Madam Xu by the Emperor. It's useless for you to claim it's yours."

"As for the child, our Xiao family will not acknowledge him. Madam asked me to tell you that it is best to maintain the status quo and live our own lives without any connection to each other."

"If you continue to make trouble, don't blame our wife for being cruel. By then, let alone enjoying happiness, it will be a problem whether you can even save your life."

Li Laidi and Deng were so frightened by the nanny's vicious expression and cold tone that they trembled all over. They finally realized that Xiao Xiangxiang was not bluffing, but really dared to attack them.

"No... we don't dare anymore... we don't dare to make trouble anymore..." Li Laidie said tremblingly, with fear flashing in his eyes.

Deng also nodded in agreement: "Yes... yes... we will go back now... we will never dare to do it again..."

Seeing that they were frightened, the nanny turned around and left with satisfaction.