Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

Half a month later, an imperial edict arrived at the Li residence. Zuo Xiaoqian sent a horseman to summon Li Dong. Everyone in the mansion had gathered. The eunuch produced the edict and said, "The Emperor has issued an edict. Li Dong, please accept." Everyone in the courtyard knelt. Li Dong replied, "Your Majesty, I am here." The eunuch read the edict: "The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Li Dong, a son of the Li family, is a man of modesty, intelligence, and exceptional skill. He has dedicated much to the service of Great Yan. He has invented water wheels, new furniture, and other ingenious creations. Now, he has also created an oil press, benefiting the people of the land. He is hereby granted the title of Marquis of Fulu, a fifth-rank official. He will receive a salary of one hundred taels of silver. His mother, Ma Xiaohong, will be the old marquis' wife, and his father, Li Guang, will be honored with the title of old marquis and receive a salary. Li Dong will continue to serve in the Ministry of Revenue as a fifth-rank assistant minister. This is my decree!" The eunuch added, "Official uniforms will be delivered in a few days and are being hastily made." Li Dong accepted the edict and thanked the emperor. Zuo Xiaoqian distributed red envelopes to everyone. The young horseman touched the bag and said with a smile, "I will return to report to the emperor. Goodbye!" Li Dong and his family walked him out of the mansion. Li Dong looked around at his family, only about twenty people. Not many, but they lived comfortably.

The family returned home, and Zuo Xiaoqian said, "Husband, let's celebrate at home?" Li Dong: "Okay, I'll listen to you, madam. I'll go call the people from the Chai Mansion." Zuo Xiaoqian: "Okay." With the child Ma Xiaohong watching, Zuo Xiaoqian personally took people to the kitchen to cook.

After a while, the Chai family came and brought a chef to help with cooking.

Chai Zhen spoke first: "Dong! Are you happy?" Li Dong: "I'm happy, thank Guoguo for the drawings. We have made a lot of furniture in these years and made a lot of money. Especially the mahogany furniture, which costs tens of thousands of taels of silver!" Chai Zhen: "Well, not bad." Chai Zhen said to Li Guang, "Brother, enjoy yourself! Work less in the future and don't get tired!" Li Guang: "Uncle, I know. I just planted a small piece of land at home, and in my spare time I weave baskets and cut brooms. I don't do much!" "That's not a lot of work, don't get tired, look at your grandson, it's time to enjoy yourself!" Li Guang smiled: "Yes, this is enjoyment! The two grandsons are well-behaved and sensible." Ma Xiaohong hugged her grandson and smiled happily from ear to ear. Old Lady Li: "We have finally come to a happy ending after all the hardships! Let's eat." Li Dong brought wine and poured it for the men, "Let's have a few drinks!" Chai Zhen: "Okay, I wish Li Dong's grandson all the best! Prosperity!"

There were no outsiders, and those who drank enjoyed themselves, and those who ate enjoyed themselves. Old Mrs. Li: "Xiaohong, live a good life with your wife. It's so good to have no worries at home." Ma Xiaohong: "Yes! My daughter-in-law is very good, I am content. My daughter-in-law is very good.

She often makes clothes for my grandson and me. I don’t make clothes anymore, and I cook less. I just watch my grandson talk and I don’t have to worry about anything. I have a good wife! She knows a lot and works hard! Old Mrs. Li: "Xiao Qian is the daughter of an official. She was well raised and educated by her parents. You must treat her well when she comes to our family!" Ma Xiaohong: "Yes, yes, elder sister is right."

The whole family enjoyed the meal and were in a good mood! Chai Zhen drank a few more glasses and was sent back by Li Dong. ...

Later, Zuo Xiaoqian went to her mother's house and told her mother about this. Her mother was also happy! Zuo Xiaoqian: "Li Dong said that he would also earn me an imperial decree later. I am the only one who doesn't have one in my family. This time, it is my parents, Li Dong, who are being conferred the title." Zuo's mother said: "Don't worry, my son. Li Dong is a good boy. It doesn't matter if we don't want an imperial decree. It's enough that the Li family treats you well." Zuo Xiaoqian: "My daughter knows. It's enough that our family lives comfortably." Zuo's mother: "It's time to find a wife for your younger brother. I don't go out often, and I don't know which girl is good." Zuo Xiaoqian: "Don't worry, mother. When Guoguo comes back, I will ask her to help find a solution." Zuo's mother: "Okay. Your younger brother will take the college entrance examination this year. Let's see. If he passes, it will give him a bargaining chip." Zuo Xiaoqian: "Yes, your younger brother is also excellent, don't worry."

The mother and daughter talked for a while, and Zuo Xiaoqian went home in the afternoon.