The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the country road, making the figures of Tang Youyou and his family look particularly slender. The children's cheerful laughter, accompanied by the creaking sound of the cart, formed a warm picture.

"Mom, we have money now and can buy a lot of things!" Tang Jin waved the copper coins in his hand excitedly, his eyes shining.

Tang Youyou smiled and touched his head, "Well, let's go to town first..." Her eyes fell on a brightly lit shop not far away. It was the largest furniture store in town.

Walking into the store, the children were dazzled by the dazzling array of furniture. Tang Youyou carefully selected and finally chose a sturdy eight-immortal table and several matching chairs. She also bought a small stool for each child.

"Mom, this table is so beautiful!" Tang Wan gently stroked the table top, her eyes full of love.

"We don't have to squeeze together for meals in the future." Tang Youyou said with a smile.

After leaving the furniture store, Tang Youyou took the children to the cloth shop and the grocery store. She bought Tang Wan a piece of light pink cloth to make her a new dress; she bought Tang Jin a pair of sturdy cloth shoes so that he could run faster; and Tang Xiaoya got a pair of beautiful red hair accessories that made her even more lovely.

After returning home, Tang Youyou began to get busy. She first wiped the newly bought furniture clean and placed it in the main room. Then she started to sew new clothes for the children. The needle and thread flew between her fingertips, and soon, one piece of beautiful clothing after another was made.

"Mom, you are so awesome!" Tang Wan put on her new dress, turned around in front of the mirror, and said happily.

"Mom, my new shoes are so comfortable!" Tang Jin also jumped up happily.

Seeing the children's happy faces, Tang Youyou showed a relieved smile on her face. She knew that everything she had done was worth it.

It was late at night, and the children were all asleep. Tang Youyou sat by the bed, looking at the children's innocent sleeping faces, her heart filled with happiness and satisfaction. She gently stroked the children's faces and whispered, "Tomorrow, let's go to the city..."

The next morning, Tang Youyou set out with the children. The ancient town was full of novelty and curiosity for the children. Shops lined the streets, the cries of hawkers echoed one after another, and the fragrant snacks made the children unable to move their legs. Tang Youyou took the children to taste the fragrant meat buns and hot wontons, and even bought them a few strings of candied haws. The children walked and looked along, chattering excitedly.

"Mom, what do you see there?!" Tang Jin asked, pointing to a tall tower in the distance.

"That's the City God Temple. Let's come and worship next time." Tang Youyou explained patiently.

Unconsciously, the sun had already set, and Tang Youyou and the children set out on the road home. Although a little tired, the children's faces were filled with happy smiles. This day left them with beautiful memories.

After returning home, the children seemed to have become much more sensible. Tang Wan took the initiative to help clean up the dishes, Tang Jin helped sweep the floor, and even the young Tang Xiaoya staggered to help.

"Mom, let me help you!" Tang Jin snatched the broom from Tang Youyou's hand and swept the floor carefully.

Tang Youyou looked at the children's sensible appearance and felt extremely relieved. She gently stroked the children's heads and said softly, "You are all good children..."

As night fell, Tang Youyou looked at the bright moonlight outside the window, and suddenly an idea popped up in her mind...

The moonlight was like water, gently falling on Tang Youyou's face. She looked out the window, her thoughts drifting far away. As the children grew older, their expenses would also increase. Relying solely on the few acres of thin land they had now would probably not be able to support their future development. Tang Youyou decided to take advantage of her current savings to expand the scale of her farmland and create better living conditions for her children.

The next morning, Tang Youyou took Tang Wan and Tang Jin to the town to look for suitable land. Hearing that Boss Sun from the east end of the village wanted to sell some land recently, Tang Youyou decided to try her luck.

Boss Sun was a well-known businessman in town. He was shrewd but fair. Upon hearing that Tang Youyou wanted to buy land, he warmly received her. "Youyou, you're a rare guest! How come you have time to come to my place today?" Boss Sun asked with a smile.

"Boss Sun, I heard that you wanted to sell some land, so I wanted to come and take a look. I wonder if there is anything suitable?" Tang Youyou said straight to the point.

"Yes, of course!" Boss Sun pointed to a map hanging on the wall and said, "Look, this piece of land is close to the river, with plenty of water and fertile soil. It's perfect for farming."

Tang Youyou looked at the map carefully. She was very satisfied with the location and area of ​​the land. However, the price was also an important factor to consider. "Boss Sun, how much is this land?"

Boss Sun held up two fingers and said with a smile, "Two hundred taels of silver, how about that? Pretty fair, right?"

Tang Youyou calculated in her mind that two hundred taels of silver was not a small amount for her, but considering the value of this piece of land, it was still acceptable. So, she tentatively asked, "Boss Sun, if I want to buy this piece of land, can you give me a cheaper price?"

"Youyou, you know this piece of land is a Feng Shui treasure land, the price really can't be lowered any lower." Boss Sun said with difficulty, "How about this, if you are really interested, I can cooperate with you and we can invest together. What do you think?"

Joint investment? Tang Youyou's heart moved. This is a good suggestion. Boss Sun has experience and channels, while she has funds and ideas. Joining forces, they might be able to create greater profits. "Boss Sun, please tell me your ideas in detail."

Seeing that Tang Youyou was interested, Boss Sun explained his plan in detail. He planned to divide the land into two parts, one for growing rice and the other for growing vegetables and fruits, which would reduce risks and increase profits.

Tang Youyou listened attentively, raising questions and ideas from time to time. After some discussion, the two finally reached an agreement and decided to jointly invest in the purchase of the land and share the profits according to the investment ratio.

Things were going very smoothly, and Tang Youyou's heart was filled with anticipation. She seemed to have seen a golden rice field and a happy family life. However, at this moment, she received an anonymous letter...

Tang Youyou left Boss Sun's place, her mood as bright and warm as the winter sun. Holding Tang Wan and Tang Jin's hands, they walked home, chatting and laughing all the way. The children had no idea what was going on; they just thought their mother was bringing them to town to play, chattering excitedly along the way.

Back home, Tang Youyou told the children about the land purchase plan. Tang Wan, who was older and more sensible, smiled with relief upon hearing the news. Although Tang Jin and Tang Xiaoya didn't quite understand what buying the land meant, they were happy with their sister because they knew that as long as their mother was happy, good things would surely happen.

Looking at the innocent smiles of the children, Tang Youyou's heart was filled with motivation. She wanted to work hard to make money, give the children a better life, and let them grow up without worries.

A few days later, Tang Youyou and Boss Sun signed a cooperation agreement. She used the silver she had saved over the years as capital for purchasing the land and initial operations. Boss Sun was responsible for providing experience and channels, and promised to manage the land with all his heart and soul.

Everything seemed to be going very smoothly, and Tang Youyou's heart was filled with anticipation. She seemed to have seen a golden rice field and a happy family life. However, at this moment, she received an anonymous letter...

The letter was written on rough paper, the handwriting was illegible, but it was filled with a strong sense of malice. "Don't be too proud, your good days are over!" This short sentence was like a basin of cold water, extinguishing all the joy in Tang Youyou's heart.

Tang Youyou's heart suddenly sank, and a feeling of unease surged in her heart. Who wrote this letter to her? Was someone jealous of her land purchase and wanted to ruin her plans? Or, was someone trying to warn her about something?

She clutched the letter tightly, her fingertips turning white. The children were still young, and she would never allow anyone to hurt them!