"Clan leader, when should we go and get the paperwork done?" Li Rouniang asked anxiously.

Actually, the current outcome is the best, at least Zhao Dayou has agreed to everything she wanted so far.

Whether it was heaven's mercy or Zhao Dayou's change of heart, no one knows.

"This is his divorce agreement, which he has already signed. It includes his intention to sell the house and land. So, I can go through the formalities with you in the county tomorrow."

Zhao Youtian took out the divorce papers and solemnly signed them in front of Li Rouniang. Li Rouniang also signed them.

The document will be valid once it's stamped at the county government office tomorrow.

I never imagined that this incredibly difficult task would be solved so easily.

Li Rouniang stared blankly at the divorce papers for a moment. Was it really over just like that?

"Rou Niang, what are your plans for the Zhao family's house? If you don't want to sell it, I can consider putting the house in your name. However, you might have to register as a separate household. But if a woman registers as a separate household, she will need to pay a head tax. Please be prepared for that. Also, do you plan to keep the household registration in Zhao Family Village or return to Li Family Village? If you plan to return to Li Family Village, we will need to contact the clan chief of Li Family Village."

Zhao Youtian listed all these practical problems one by one.

"Clan leader, I think I should stay here. After all, I've lived here for so long, and my three children are all of Zhao family blood. I'll prepare the money for establishing a female household myself. Thank you for the reminder, group leader. As for this house, I think I should sell it. I don't want to live in that sad place. I just don't know if our clan has any suitable houses for my mother and me to live in. We need the cheapest ones. You know I don't have much money on hand."

"Yes, there is one. There's a family that moved away at the end of the village. The house is a bit small, but it's enough for you and your daughter. It's not expensive, only two taels of silver, but it's a bit dilapidated."

After some consideration, Zhao Youtian decided that this was the cheapest house in the village. Although it was dilapidated, the basics were still there, and with some simple repairs, it would be perfectly habitable.

"Then may I go and take a look today?" Li Rouniang asked.

Zhao Youtian nodded and led Li Rouniang to the end of the village, where there was a small house with a kitchen, a main room, and a bedroom, surrounded by a small fence. The front and back yards were overgrown with weeds, and from a distance it looked a bit desolate and impoverished.

Even so, the price was cheap and the location was good, being at the end of the village and close to the Mo family's house, which made things convenient for Li Rou Niang. So overall, she was still very satisfied.

From now on, this will be her own home; she will finally have a little place of her own to settle down!

"Rou Niang, look, although this place is a bit dilapidated, we can clear the weeds, have someone repair the house, and um, have someone rebuild the fence. We can put on a simple door and windows, and you could even get a pot, a table, a cabinet, or something. That would be fine, hahaha~"

It was indeed too dilapidated; Zhao Youtian was almost speechless, thinking that cleaning it up would be a lot of work.

"Clan leader, I am very satisfied, but can the house deed be transferred directly to my name tomorrow?" Li Rou Niang asked directly.

“Of course. Tomorrow I will take you to town to find Mrs. Zhao and explain this matter clearly. Actually, this was originally her in-laws' old house, but they later moved to town and no one lived in the house.”

“Clan Chief, I’ll go back and pack my things today. Then, after we complete the formalities tomorrow, I’ll move in. That way, it won’t delay the clan chief from selling the house,” Li Rou Niang said.

After leaving Zhao Youtian's place, Li Rouniang returned to the Mo family.

Old Man Mo and the others gathered around and asked, "What does the clan chief want with you? Is it about Zhao Dayou?"

Li Rouniang nodded and said, "Zhao Dayou proposed a divorce."

"What? How can he have such a face?" Mo Bei was a little angry. Rou Niang was so good, he really didn't know how lucky he was!

Erni was delighted, but Dani was worried. Old Man Mo asked, "What did the children say?"

“He didn’t want any of them. But he also said he would sell the Zhao family’s house and leave the money to me and the children.”

In reality, everyone knows that the money for that house is hardly enough for a woman to raise three children; it's just a cover-up.

"Well, at least he has some conscience," Old Man Mo said comfortingly.

"Mother, will Father never come back?" Zhao Dani stepped forward and asked. She was a little uneasy and afraid of her father, but she didn't want to be a child without a father, because she was afraid that she would be bullied by others in the village.

And without a father, how will they support themselves? A mother can't be a wet nurse forever.

“Your father will come back, but he won’t live with us anymore,” Li Rouniang said tactfully.

“That’s great! From now on, it’ll be just Mother, me, and my sister Sanni living together. I’m so happy. Don’t worry, Mother, I’ll grow up quickly. Then I’ll go hunting in the mountains and earn money to support you and my sister Sanni.”

Erni patted her little chest optimistically. She hated her father; Zhao Dayou never paid any attention to her when he came home and would even hurt her mother.

"Good girl, Mommy is waiting for you to grow up." Li Rouniang patted Erni's head and sent Dani and Erni into the house to watch over Sanni and Xiaoshan.

"Rou Niang, what are your plans for the future?" Mo Bei asked with concern.

He actually wanted to say that he could support them, but he knew Rou Niang's personality and that she wouldn't accept help without a reason.

"The clan chief told me to go to the yamen with him tomorrow to complete the formalities and get the divorce papers. After that, I'll move out of the Zhao family's old house. I just went to look at an old house at the end of the village. Although it's a bit dilapidated, the price is cheap, so I'm thinking of buying it. That way, my children and I will have a place to stay." Madam Li Rou briefly explained her current plans.

As for the rest, I'll think about it as I go. But thankfully, life is back in my own hands, and I can control my own life, which makes me incredibly happy.

"It's always difficult for a woman after a divorce, but don't worry, Mo Bei and I will help you," Old Man Mo comforted her.

The immediate problems are easy to solve, but looking to the future, without a long-term source of income, life will likely be very difficult.

"Rou Niang, I'll go with you tomorrow to buy everything we need, and I'll help you tidy up the house," Mo Bei said eagerly.

"Thank you, Mo Bei," Li Rouniang said with a smile.

Mo Bei looked at Li Rouniang's smile and his heart fluttered. He blushed and said, "You're welcome. After all, you're my son's wet nurse."

Old Man Mo rolled his eyes at his silly son, unable to bear the sight.