The days were busy and the weather was getting colder. Fortunately, all the houses had been built and everyone was busy clearing land and collecting firewood.

A horse-drawn carriage slowly approached the village entrance. Li looked at the low adobe house and was inspired.

"Oh... this village looks a lot like my grandpa's house when I was a kid!"

Suihe was a little surprised. "Madam, these adobe houses are so neatly arranged, unlike other villages where they are scattered here and there!"

Li smiled and nodded, "It shows that the leader of this village is very organized and the villagers are very united!"

"Madam, you're absolutely right. Look at the land. It's so neat, like blocks of tofu. It's really amazing!"

The two of them had an inexplicable fondness for this village.

Sui He suddenly covered her mouth and pointed in one direction, "Madam, look, is that the young master?"

Following her finger, I saw Li Hongyuan digging the ground in straw sandals, but his movements were a bit stiff, in stark contrast to the person working swiftly next to him.

The corner of Li's mouth twitched. She had thought that Tang would take extra care of him, but she never expected that this woman was so cruel.

I never thought that when I saw Tang Youyou, she was sitting on the recliner in the main room, leisurely roasting the fire and eating roasted rabbit.

"Mom...a guest is coming!"

Tang Youyou's mouth was full of oil, and she looked at Li with some embarrassment.

"Sister, you are here, please sit down!"

Then Xue'er brought a cup of hot tea and handed it to Li, who smiled so hard that her mouth curved.

"Oh... this is your daughter, she looks a bit like you!"

As he said this, he took off the jade bracelet on his wrist and put it on her.

"Ma'am, this... this is inappropriate!"

Li held her hand tightly and refused to let go. "Girl, this is a gift for meeting someone. You can't refuse a gift from an elder. You must accept it!"

Xue'er looked at Tang Youyou nervously, and nodded, "Since your aunt gave it to you, just keep it!"

Mrs. Li laughed heartily, "Yes, call me aunt from now on!"

"Thank you, aunt! This is your first time here, please try my cooking!" After saying that, she walked out.

Li's eyes curved with laughter. "Sister, it's a shame we met so late. To be honest, I've never met anyone as capable as you in all these years!"

"What nonsense are you talking about, sister?"

"Hahaha……"

The two exchanged pleasantries, chatting about all sorts of things, local customs and practices, and it was indeed as Li had said, that they felt they had met too late.

"Sister, what are your plans from now on?"

"Sister, it's not easy for me, a woman, to raise several children. I don't have any big ideals, I just want to live a good life!"

"Sister, to be honest, I really admire your courage! Don't think I'm being blunt, but your unfaithful husband is now an official. If your mistress still doesn't have a son, I'm afraid she won't let it go. I suggest you let your child go to school and change your family!"

Tang Youyou understood, knowing that she was sincerely thinking about him, and felt a little warm in her heart.

"Sister, you reminded me that we should send all the children to school next spring. However, they are illiterate and it's a bit late to start their education now. I don't know if the academy will accept them!"

What she said was indeed her current concern. It would be best to hire a teacher for the children. She wanted all the children to learn to read and did not want to favor one over the other. The eldest and the second child were already past the age of enlightenment. If they went to school, they would probably be laughed at.

Given their personalities, their self-esteem would probably be damaged. She didn't want her children to be hurt. After all, they were only in their teens and had great years ahead of them.

Li frowned slightly and said carefully, "Sister, please forgive me for being blunt, but these four children are all studying, and the tuition is not a small amount."

Tang Youyou waved her hand: "Sister, in my opinion, anything that can be done with money is not a problem. I can earn money."

Li's eyes lit up instantly. It was really strange. She looked at Tang Youyou with a burning gaze. She looked ordinary, but her words were calm and composed, and she acted without panic, as if she had been a businessman who had been traveling for many years!

"What's wrong?"

"Hey... in that case, why don't you hire a teacher for them? That way the children can learn to read and you can save some money!"

Tang Youyou grinned, "Then I'll shamelessly ask my sister for help! I don't have such connections!"

Li was unconcerned. "Don't worry, Master knows many scholars and will definitely pick the best one for you!"

Tang Youyou pressed the issue further: "Sister, it doesn't matter how knowledgeable the other person is, as long as he isn't pedantic. To be honest, I also want to learn to read!"

Li was extremely surprised and admired her at the same time. She was already old enough to be a grandmother, but she was not afraid of being laughed at and was thinking about learning to read.

"Why did you scare me, sister? You never stop learning. You need to learn all the time in your life!"

"You never stop learning, sister. It was a pleasure talking to you today. I learned a lot. No wonder the master once said you are unique!"

Tang Youyou laughed: "When he said something different, he was probably referring to my great strength!"

"Hahaha……"

Loud laughter could be heard throughout the ears, and Suihe in the kitchen breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this trip was the right one. The lady had been staying in the yard for a while and was almost getting moldy, complaining all the time. Now she was in a good mood, which would also help with the pregnancy.

However, before leaving, Mrs. Li never asked a single question about Li Hongyuan, and the latter only found out that his mother had visited him a few days later.

When Master Lin arrived at the village, Tang Youyou was in the greenhouse teaching the villagers how to plant chives.

Xiao Si ran out of breath, "Mom... there are guests coming to visit!"

She was a little confused. "Guest?"

When he saw the person coming, he couldn't help but frown slightly. He was an old man with a half-white beard, sitting in the main room with his legs crossed, looking at the furnishings in the room.

"Tsk tsk... so poor! Bo Song said this family has good food? Could it be that they only eat steamed buns every day?"

Tang Youyou had some guesses in her mind, but she concealed her excitement and bowed slightly: "Hello, Master!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Master Lin's eyes. "How did you know I was the master?"

Tang Youyou thought that the time to flatter had come.

"The Master smells strongly of ink, and has an otherworldly demeanor, unlike any other human being!"

Master Lin's mouth twitched. He smelled his sleeves, but there was no smell at all!

"Ahem... Bo Song and I are old acquaintances. He said your family wanted to hire a teacher, so I came to see who wants to study. I don't teach just anyone!"

Tang Youyou understood in her heart, he was still a proud old man, this was easy to deal with, just stroke him.

"Xiao Si, invite everyone back!"

After a while, the family stood in a neat row.

"Are these four children going to school?"

"No, it's those boys who are studying, and the three of us who can read!"

"Cough cough..." Master Lin choked on the tea he had just taken, his face turning red.

Xiaoshan was smart and quickly stepped forward to help him carry his back.

Master Lin glanced at him and nodded slightly to express his gratitude.

"Why do you three need to learn to read?"

Xue'er and Lin Huahua turned their gazes to Tang Youyou. Why did their mother ask them to learn to read? Did the family have the money? They were both excited and worried!