Tian Sangui's family had a bumper harvest this year. However, due to the division of the family property, his own small family members were not many. After handing over five shi (a unit of dry measure), they still had seventeen shi left, along with corn and potatoes.

When spring comes next year and the villagers harvest their crops, she will have more than enough food to eat and can supply the restaurants.

Amidst everyone's joy, Tian Laowu, who had passed the imperial examination and become a successful candidate in the imperial examination, returned to the village in glory, greeted by the congratulations of the villagers.

Upon learning that he would no longer pursue officialdom and that he had found a document in the capital for taking up his post as county magistrate, and that he would be setting off to assume office in a couple of days, the imperial decree could not be delayed.

The entire Tian family cheered, happily laying out all the best food, and tearfully celebrating that Tian Laowu had finally made it through.

The family members also benefited.

During the meal, the eldest brother honestly mentioned, "The third brother is no longer a part of our relationship, but the second and fourth brothers, although we've separated, are still brothers, so we should help each other out if we can!"

Yun was the first to jump out and complain, "What help are you offering? Aren't they all living better than us? Have you ever thought about helping us?"

"My son finally passed the imperial examination and became a county magistrate. What credit do they have for him?"

"Now that the family has separated, you are no longer a member of the Tian family. Son, your parents and your eldest brother's family can go with you. We don't need to worry about anything else!"

Yun smiled and gently instructed Tian Laowu.

In the shadows, Tian Laoda and Wang Shi exchanged a glance, and their lips curled up in unison.

As the eldest brother, he was finally a head taller than the second and fourth brothers, and no longer had to be humble and fawn over his two younger brothers.

Upon hearing Yun Shi's words, Tian Laowu's hand suddenly paused, and his face showed difficulty: "Father, Mother, Eldest Brother, and Sister-in-law, I haven't even established myself in Yun County yet. Wouldn't it be more comfortable for you to go there and suffer now than to stay in the old house!"

"In that case, I'll stay for three months. Once I'm settled, I'll send someone to pick everyone up by carriage. That's when we can truly enjoy life!"

The old man thought about it and realized it made sense: "Alright, it's just three more months. Brother, you can wait with your parents!"

After a pleasant dinner, Mrs. Yun thoughtfully helped her son pack his luggage for the first time, bringing along all the good food from home.

This caused Wang to roll her eyes repeatedly, unable to bear watching any longer.

When the news reached Tian Laosi, as the older brother, he should express his gratitude to his younger brother.

"San Gui, I think..."

Having lived with Tian Laosi for so long, Tian Sangui could tell what he was thinking with just a glance.

He pulled out a tael of silver from his sleeve and placed it on the table: "That's all!"

One tael of silver was a lot to Tian Laosi, and he thanked Tian Sangui with a smile.

Holding the silver and some good food, they hurried to the old house.

Tian Laowu thought his successful fourth brother would give him several hundred taels to live on, but it turned out to be only one tael.

What difference is there between this and giving money away to a beggar? But he didn't show it on his face. Every tael of silver counts, and he couldn't turn down money.

He cursed Tian Laosi in his heart, hoping that his family's business would be ruined and that he would kneel at his feet and beg the county magistrate to take him in.

When the time comes, I'll have their whole family watch the door for him, especially that wild girl Tian Sangui, I'll have her serve him by washing his feet, hahaha.

Tian Laosi was immersed in his own joy, unaware that his good younger brother didn't take him seriously at all.

Autumn ends on the last day of October, ushering in the long-absent winter.

The sunlight changed from blazing to a cold, soft light, and the withered yellow locust leaves seemed to have been swept away overnight, leaving only a bare branch standing at the entrance of the village.

People gradually put on thick winter clothes, and the village was filled with the smell of smoke and firewood.

At this time of year, elderly people in the family start burning firewood for warmth. The north wind sometimes howls past their ears, cutting their faces painfully.

Today, Tian Sangui and his family dressed in new clothes and moved into their new house.

Amidst the intense gazes of the villagers, Tian Sangui personally opened his black lacquered front door, and with a creak, a fresh breeze wafted in from his new home.

After the host family had all stepped through the gate, the curious villagers then rushed in, looking around and commenting.

Zhang told Tian Sangui in advance that this was called "human energy"—the more new family members there were, the more vibrant the house would be, and the better the feng shui of the new house would be.

Tian Sangui didn't care about these things, but when in Rome, do as the Romans do and follow the rules.

Several curious girls begged Tian Sangui to show them around and introduce them to this beautiful mansion.

Tian Sangui was initially unwilling, but under Zhang's urging, he reluctantly gave an introduction.

This is a three-courtyard house. The first courtyard has a main gate, with five rooms on each side. The main hall is for receiving guests and hosting banquets. Passing through a small door in the main hall, you enter a large courtyard with a row of green bamboo planted along the corner of the wall.

Under the bamboo is a small pond where three golden koi carp are kept.

Passing through the corridor, you arrive at the second courtyard, which is a place to entertain friends for tea. The main building in the middle is a two-story building, with the upper floor being a study and the lower floor used to receive guests.

The side rooms on the left and right are wing rooms used for guests to rest.

Exit through the left-hand gate into the long corridor, go down the stairs, and you'll find the residence of Zhang and Tian Lao Si. Open the small wooden door, and you'll find a large courtyard with a ginkgo tree.

Behind that is the main house, and on the left and right are rows of side rooms, which Tian Sangui prepared for his servants to live in.

"San Gui, your house is so big and beautiful!"

"I wish my family could live in a house like this someday!"

Arriving at the next courtyard, this was the courtyard arranged for the older brothers, with the eldest brother in the main courtyard.

The second brother lives in the back courtyard, while the fourth and fifth brothers live behind the rockery and pond. All the courtyards are the same size to avoid arguments when the wives move in later.

The children looked on with envy as Tian Sangui introduced them to him.

Arriving at the Third Gate of the Garden, where artificial hills serve as hanging flower gates, there are three courtyards in total.

One of them is Tian Sangui's residence, and the rest are reserved for his grandchildren.

Due to limited space, Tian Sangui transformed the garden into a series of staggered artificial hills scattered throughout the estate.

It can serve as a garden and also decorate your home in three dimensions.

When spring arrives, the courtyard will be filled with the beauty of spring breezes, and being there will never feel boring.

After the villagers finished watching, the women all held Zhang's hands and exclaimed in admiration.

"Young lady, you'll be living a life of luxury from now on!"

"Your house is one of the most prestigious in our village! I'm so envious, hahaha!"

Zhang was embarrassed by the praise: "Old ladies, just come over to our house for a chat anytime!"

"Okay, we'll come every day, but you can't complain about us!"

"No way!"

After seeing off their fellow villagers, the mother and daughter busied themselves with preparations for tomorrow's housewarming celebration, which would inevitably involve a lot of work.

Thinking about being busy, something she had forgotten suddenly flashed through her mind, but she just couldn't remember what it was.

Tian Sangui shook his head, not paying attention to the matter, and continued to help Zhang Shi with her work.