The next day, Li Rouniang settled the children early and went to the county government office in town with Zhao Youtian.

However, the imperial court did not advocate establishing female households.

After much persuasion and using some connections, Zhao Youtian finally persuaded the clerk to open an account for Li Rouniang, who then paid a tael of silver for each account.

After leaving the yamen, they naturally went to find Zhao Niangzi from the original village. Zhao Youtian was also willing to help and negotiated the price down. Since she had no intention of looking at the house anyway, the deed was processed smoothly.

"Clan leader, thank you. I'll invite you over for a drink once I'm settled." Li Rouniang carefully placed the divorce papers, house deed, and household registration into her spatial storage while putting away a package.

"Don't mention it. I know you're busy right now. Let's talk about it after this period is over. If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know."

Zhao Youtian didn't really think highly of Li Rouniang, but her determination to stay in Zhao Family Village gave him a sense of responsibility. However, they were both women, and they would all get married sooner or later. Rouniang was so young now, she certainly couldn't stay a widow for the rest of her life.

But he still had to say the polite words.

After exchanging a few more polite words, Zhao Youtian waved and left.

Mo Bei then walked over. He had actually been following her, but he hadn't gone up to her, thinking that Li Rouniang had just divorced and he didn't want the clan leader to have too many misunderstandings about her.

The two bought many tools and other necessities for the house. Then they returned to the village, where Mo Bei worked tirelessly from morning till night, and in one day, the house was almost completely renovated.

It's a simple house with a main room, a bedroom, and a kitchen. The small courtyard is fenced off and has a pebbled path. There's a vegetable garden in the back, and the furniture is made of solid wood. Although it's not expensive, it's very practical. The original earthen walls are also lined with wooden planks, giving it a rustic feel.

Li Rouniang then used her skillful hands to do some simple soft furnishings in the house: she installed curtains and door curtains, and laid out tablecloths. It looked like a warm and cozy home.

Mo Bei took a jar from somewhere and put some wildflowers in it, and the room was instantly filled with their fragrance.

"Mo Bei, thank you." Li Rou Niang was surprised to see such a tender side to Mo Bei. It was the first time in her life that she had received flowers from someone, which made her very happy.

"Don't mention it. I already promised you yesterday." Mo Bei didn't catch Li Rou Niang's point, assuming she was referring to helping tidy up the house.

"Well then, I'll cook some nice dishes tonight, and invite Uncle Mo over so we can have a drink together to celebrate my housewarming," Li Rou Niang generously invited.

Mo Bei nodded, then blushed a little as he thought of Li Rou Niang's drunken behavior last time.

"Mommy, is this our home from now on?" Erni excitedly ran around in the yard. She loved it here; it felt safe and warm.

Dani also likes this place; she feels very safe standing here.

“Yes, this will be our home from now on, and we will be together forever,” Li Rouniang said gently to the two children.

"Okay, Mommy, I love it here. I want to plant lots of little flowers in this yard. I also want to raise chicks, and when they grow up and lay eggs, I can feed them to Sanni," Erni said wistfully.

“Okay, you’ll be responsible for feeding them every day,” Li Rou Niang replied with a smile.

"Mommy, you agreed! That's wonderful! That's wonderful! I'm going to have chicks! Sister, I'm going to have chicks!" Erni cheered excitedly.

This is their home. It all belongs to them. She can laugh loudly, shout happily, and do whatever she wants here. She's so happy!

“If Da Ni needs anything, I’ll buy it for you,” Li Rou Niang said, looking at Da Ni.

Da Ni shook her head and said, "Mother, I don't have anything to support. I will help you with housework and take good care of Er Ni and San Ni."

"Da Ni is such a good girl."

A gentle breeze blew by, and Li Rouniang squinted her eyes. It was the wind of freedom, as free and unrestrained as her future life.

That evening, Li Rouniang invited the Mo family father and son, as well as Zhao Youtian's family of three.

Rou Niang settled San Ni and Xiao Shan in the house to sleep. She served the dishes and wine that she had prepared beforehand, poured a glass for everyone, and raised her glass, saying, "Thank you for your help to my daughter and me. Please continue to take care of us in the future."

Li Rouniang forced out these two sentences, not knowing what to say. This was the first time in her life that she had raised a wine glass to entertain guests as the head of the family.

I felt a little nervous, but also a strange sense of excitement and pride.

"Rou Niang, why are you being so polite? You can come to me anytime if you need anything in the future," Zhao Youtian's wife said with a smile. As the wife of the clan chief, she was very adept at handling such occasions, and she was genuinely happy for Rou Niang.

A woman's life is not easy. At home, she has to listen to her father and brothers; after marriage, she has to listen to her husband; and finally, when she becomes a mother-in-law, she has to be controlled by her son.

"Then everyone, eat more," Li Rouniang said with a smile.

"What's on this plate, Rou Niang? It looks so pretty with all those colors," Zhao Youtian's wife asked.

"These are some snacks I made this afternoon. Please try them and see how they taste."

"It's good, very delicious." Mo Bei was the first to affirm, and the others echoed.

"Please don't keep praising me. Point out my shortcomings so I can improve in the future. To be honest, I wanted to take this pastry to town to sell, but I don't know if that's possible."

Li Rou Niang made this plate of pastries based on her childhood memories and the techniques her mother taught her.

She thought about making a living by selling pastries to support her three children, but currently she only knows how to make pastries and doesn't have a sales strategy yet.

"I must say, this is a good idea. Rou Niang's pastries are really good, they can rival the pastries in those restaurants." Zhao Youtian, as the clan leader, had been to restaurants a few times and gave a fair evaluation.

“Yes, Rou Niang, I also tried the pastries that my husband You Tian brought back from town, and they are indeed better made by you,” said You Tian’s wife.

"Mmm, Aunt Li's pastries are really delicious, even better than the ones Dad buys for me," Zhao Xiaopang said with his cheeks bulging, making everyone laugh.

"If it's delicious, eat more. I'll have Erni bring you more later," Li Rouniang said with a smile.

She had heard about the conflict between Zhao Xiaopang and Erni last time. Inviting Zhao Xiaotian's family over this time was actually to try to resolve the conflict. After all, her family would be living in this village in the future, and she also had some desire to please the clan chief's family.

Furthermore, Zhao Xiaopang himself is not a wild child; he's just a bit of a simpleton.

The children quickly finished eating and then ran around the yard playing.

The adults sat around the table discussing the harvest, the environment, and so on. Occasionally, the laughter of children chasing and playing could be heard, along with the occasional low chuckles of the adults. Under the moonlight, the scene was peaceful and harmonious.