A blessed wife leads her husband to wealth and prosperity!

Two years later, the Lin and Wen families had firmly established themselves in the county town.

Another winter has arrived, and Lin He'er has turned fifteen.

In previous years, when they lived in the village, Lin Niangzi never celebrated her children's birthdays because of her family's financial difficulties.

Now that life is better, Lin's wife is planning to throw a big celebration for her daughter's birthday this year.

Over the past two years, thanks to Lin He'er's continuous adjustments, the business has been booming. Lin He'er has now handed the shop over to Cao'er to manage.

Because business was booming, the shop was planning to hire another person to help out. After much thought, Lin He'er sent a letter to Xiao Yang Village.

In Xiaoyang Village, ever since Wen Dazhuang and his wife learned that their son had passed the prefectural examination and was now a student of the lowest rank, they had been showing off in the village for quite some time.

After all, in such a remote place as Xiaoyang Village, there are very few scholars. Currently, in the village, apart from the old scholar who had already passed the imperial examination, there is only one scholar from the village chief's family. Wen Yuning is one of only three scholars in the village who has achieved official rank.

To be honest, the status of a student who has completed the preliminary examinations is not considered an official title. However, Madam Liu did not think so. When she was out and about and chatting with people, she often referred to herself as the mother of a student who had completed the preliminary examinations.

Today, after finishing her chores in the courtyard, Liu put her hands in her pockets and said she was going out to chat with someone.

Just as I stepped out onto the village road, the village chief's daughter called out to me.

Aunt Liu, a letter has arrived from your hometown in the county.

The visitor was Rongjie, the village chief's youngest daughter.

Yang Rong'er took the letter, intending to deliver it to Liu's home, but unexpectedly, she ran into her on the way.

Sister Rong, my daughter-in-law has sent me another letter!

When Liu received a letter from the county town, the first person she thought of was Lin He'er.

She prefers reading letters written by her daughter-in-law to those written by her son.

My son usually writes a few words to let me know he's safe and sound, not as well as his wife. Every time he writes, besides asking about the health of the family, he tells me to go to the county town to enjoy life.

It has been more than two years since the two moved to the county town, and they have only returned home for the Chinese New Year. Every time Lin He'er asked the two of them to stay in the county town for a while, Liu refused.

Therefore, to this day, the two of them have never been to the county town.

It wasn't that they didn't want to go to the county town, but neither of them could let go of the chores back home.

Besides having to do chores, it was also because my daughter was at home.

If the two of them went to the county town, their daughter would always be left alone at home, which would always make them worry.

Thinking of her daughter Yuyu, Liu felt a little sad.

It's been over two years since my daughter divorced her husband's family. I've tried to persuade her, thinking that she's so young and it would be better for her to find another family.

However, my daughter was unwilling to accept this topic, and she would immediately avoid it whenever it came up.

After being brought up too many times, my daughter got really angry one time, saying that if I kept trying to persuade her to get married, she would cut off her hair and become a nun.

Alas! When Liu thought of her daughter's resolute appearance at that time, she dared not persuade her any further.

Putting aside her worries, Liu smiled at Yang Rong and said;

Thank you, Rong-jie, for sending me the message. Come on, let's go to your aunt's house. There are some fresh preserved eggs from yesterday. I'll take a few home for your dad to try.

When Yang Rong'er heard Aunt Liu say she wanted to give her some preserved eggs, she quickly waved her hand and refused.

Auntie, I dare not accept the preserved eggs you give me. My father scolded me last time because I didn't know the price of those eggs. I just took them home last time!

As Yang Rong'er spoke, the little girl looked quite embarrassed. The eggs were delicious, but she was shocked when she heard her father mention the price.

That was such an expensive thing; if I ate one, it would have cost me several coins.

It's alright, Rong-jie. Your aunt gave it to you, so just take it. Our family is in this business, we can't afford to give out a few eggs. Take it and eat it. If your dad scolds you later, just say that your aunt insisted you take it. Otherwise, I won't dare to let your dad send me a message from town next time.

Liu took the little girl's hand and led her home. She took a few preserved eggs from the storeroom, removed the shells, and gave them to Yang Rong'er.

"Thank you, ma'am," the young girl said, appreciating the sincerity of the gift. She was also craving the preserved eggs, so she clutched the eggs to her chest, thanked Liu, and skipped off home.

After receiving the letter, Liu called the other two members of the family to read it together in the main hall.

Although she said she was reading a letter, Wen Yuyu was actually reading it aloud to everyone.

Since Lin He'er started sending more letters back from the county town, Wen Dazhuang would take the letters and ask the old scholar to read them to him every time. It wasn't good to keep bothering him like this.

Finally, Wen Dazhuang gritted his teeth and spent money to buy a copy of the Thousand Character Classic in town. He gave it to his daughter, telling her to learn to read and to read letters to him at home.

At first, Wen Yuyu was unwilling to learn, but seeing her parents always asking others to read letters, she became shameless and would ask the village children who were studying for her to teach her the words in the books whenever she had free time.

After a year of stumbling and learning, I finally managed to recognize all the words in the book.

So now I can barely recognize what's written in the letter, and even if I don't recognize a word, I can still guess the gist of it based on the content.

Today, Wen Yuyu took the letter, sat down on the stool at the table, and began to read the letter to her parents as usual.

Dear Father, Mother, and Sister Yuyu, this is He'er. It's been a long time since I wrote home, and my husband and I miss you all very much.

My husband is doing well in his studies at the county school, and the business at the shop is getting better and better.

If you have time and have finished arranging your chores at home, why don't you come and stay in the county town for a while?

The main reason I'm writing to you today is to discuss something with you all.

The shop is too busy right now, and with only one employee, they're struggling to keep up. I hope...

Yu Yu, why did you stop reading?

When Liu saw her daughter reciting so well, she suddenly stopped and wondered what was wrong.

As Wen Yuyu read on, she suddenly saw in the letter that her younger sister-in-law wanted to go to the shop in the county town to help out, and she was stunned!

Yu Yu, what's wrong? Did something happen to Sanlang and He'er?

When Liu saw that her daughter looked unwell, she assumed that her son and daughter-in-law had run into trouble.

No, Sanlang and He'er are both fine, it's...

Tell me, what exactly was written in the letter?

Seeing her daughter stammering, Liu was so anxious that she stopped sitting down!

Mother, nothing really happened. He'er said the shop is too busy and she wants me to go to the county town to help her!

Hey, you scared me! I asked you to help, so why did you suddenly stop reading? I thought something terrible had happened.

Mother, I think I'll pass. I don't know how to do things in the shop, and what if I don't do them well...

Wen Yuyu was somewhat reluctant to go out and meet people. Since returning home after the divorce, she had rarely gone out.

Even so, I still feel very uncomfortable when I occasionally need to move around the village for some reason!

I always felt that the villagers were talking about me behind my back.

Yu Yu, you should go. Since He'er has written a letter, it means the shop is really too busy. Going outside to find someone is not as reliable as using our own people.

The shop is just for selling things, and it's not hard to learn. If my mother weren't so old, I would go and help your younger brother and sister-in-law.

Mom, I can help you and Dad at home. There's a lot of chores around the house.

Wen Yuyu was still very reluctant to go out, thinking about having to face so many people, and that she was still a divorced woman returning home, which made her feel somewhat inferior.

Mother doesn't need your help. How can you be so inconsiderate? The family needs your help, why are you making excuses? Your younger brother and sister-in-law are easy to get along with, unlike others who are petty and can't tolerate you. The shop is short-staffed and they're thinking of using you. Why are you unwilling to do your part?

Seeing her daughter's unhappy face, Madam Liu felt a little angry!

This child is becoming more and more irresponsible!

Alright, honey, the child has his own ideas. If he doesn't want to go, then that's fine.

Wen Dazhuang knew the bitterness in his daughter's heart, and now seeing his wife scolding her, he had no choice but to speak up and offer some advice.

Alright, think it over carefully. He'er has treated you well. Your younger brother and sister-in-law also helped with your divorce. I won't say anything else, but now that you've come home, you should be of one mind with the family and everyone should work together towards the same goal.

After speaking with her daughter, Madam Liu turned and went back into the house. She left her daughter to think for herself.

Yu Yu, don't overthink it. Your mother just talks too much. Your father won't force you. You can make your own decision.

Go or not, it's up to you!

Wen Dazhuang comforted his daughter, then turned and went to the room to comfort his wife.

Inside the room, Madam Liu sat on the bed, wiping away tears with her sleeve.

Hearing someone enter the room, he quickly wiped his face.

Honey, don't cry. I know you're upset. You said those things for our daughter's own good, but she has a problem, so we need to give her more time.

I didn't want to say those things to my daughter. It's been more than two years, and I've watched her bury herself in work every day, unwilling to even go out. All I feel is anxiety and heartache.

Today is a good opportunity to push her a little and help her get over that hurdle in her heart.

After Liu finished speaking, she couldn't help but shed tears again.

Standing at the door of their room, Wen Yuyu covered her mouth after hearing her mother's words, tears streaming down her face.

It's my fault for being so immature, causing my parents to worry about me every day. My mother is right, I just can't get over that hurdle in my heart. Does that mean I can stay home forever?

Mom, I'm going, don't be sad!

Wen Yuyu ran into the room, hugged her mother, and cried her heart out!

Good child, it's good that you can think positively!