Three days later, Xichun couldn't wait to return to the restaurant. Everything was fine there. With the accountant hired by the Fu family, there was no need to worry about settling the bill.

"Sister Xichun, did Young Master Fu bully you at the Fu family?" Taozi asked quietly while Fu Changfeng was away.

"No, don't worry, I'm fine. The New Year is just a few days away, so you should pack up and let's go home for the New Year as soon as possible."

"It's okay, we're used to it. Let's just go at the usual time. Anyway, we're all thinking about making money."

Fortunately, life didn't change much after arriving at the Fu family. Xichun still went to the restaurant every day to keep watch, so that any problems could be dealt with in time. Fu Changfeng stayed at home reading books. The difference between the Juren exam and the Xiucai exam was not only a difference in knowledge, but also a difference in rank. If he could pass the Juren exam, then at least becoming a county magistrate would not be a problem.

The Temple of the Matchmaker has finally been repaired. I heard it will be put into use during the Lunar New Year next year. Families with eligible unmarried men and women will come to the Temple of the Matchmaker to offer incense, and maybe they will meet their destined one then.

Madam Fu also wanted to find a wife for her eldest son. Throughout the year, Fu Changjin had repeatedly made excuses, which made Madam Fu impatient. So she made a promise that she would make him go to the Temple of the Matchmaker to pray during the New Year.

Madam Fu is now in charge of the household. Originally, Madam Fu wanted Xichun to help manage the household, but Xichun politely declined. Her eldest brother is the head of the family, and if she were to take charge now, her future sister-in-law's family might not be happy.

Therefore, for the sake of family harmony and to be able to devote more attention to her career, Xichun did not agree, but only helped with the arrangements during major holidays such as the Lunar New Year.

The Fu family had quite a few gifts to send out. Xi Chun and Madam Fu were busy for several days, and finally managed to organize all the New Year's gifts and send them out.

"Gift-giving is such a hassle. We can just take advantage of the foundation laid in previous years and distribute this year's gifts according to the situation. You are still young and will have to take care of your own families in the future. You should learn these things and know our relatives and how to distinguish between close and distant relatives."

"Mother, I've remembered. If I don't understand something in the future, I'll come and ask you again."

"Alright, there's still plenty of time. You can learn slowly. Your shop is so busy, yet you manage it all so well. I'm sure you can manage the household affairs just by learning." Madam Fu was the kind of person who loved to praise others. Every time Xichun did something small, she would praise her endlessly, which made Xichun feel quite embarrassed.

However, she felt that the way the two got along was quite good. Because she had had enough of being made difficult by her mother-in-law, Madam Fu never deliberately tormented Xichun. The family was harmonious, and Fu Changfeng could study more peacefully.

The atmosphere of celebrating the New Year in the city is different from that in the village. The most important thing is that Xichun doesn't need to do anything herself. The cook will prepare all the dishes arranged by Madam Fu.

“Mother, I’ve been living here for so long, but I haven’t cooked a single meal for you and Father. So I thought I’d cook a few dishes myself for the New Year’s Eve dinner to show my and Changfeng’s filial piety.” It was only after Xichun suggested it that Madam Fu agreed.

She even went to the kitchen door herself to watch Xichun cook with concern. For Madam Fu, who had never lifted a finger in the kitchen, cooking was truly an art. Seeing Xichun tame each dish and make it smell delicious, even more fragrant than what the cook would make, Madam Fu naturally continued to praise Xichun.

After the dishes were served, even Master Fu kept praising them, which made Xichun feel embarrassed.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Fu Changjin was called by his parents to the Temple of the Matchmaker. Xichun and Fu Changfeng also returned to Taoyuan Village on the same day. When Wang heard that Xichun was back, she rubbed her hands together with joy, afraid that the dishes she made would be unpresentable and make Xichun lose face.

"Mother (mother-in-law), we're back." Wang Shi, Old Lady Ma, Ma Dawei, Xiaofeng, and Ma Xiaobao and his wife all came to the door to greet us. Looking at the tall carriage, the whole family felt instantly inferior.

"Hehe, father-in-law and mother-in-law, you've arrived! Come in, come in and sit down. We've lit some charcoal and prepared a meal. You can eat first before you go up the mountain," Wang said shyly as she stepped forward.

"Hehe, my dear mother-in-law, you've really thought things through. Let's sit down for a bit. It's still early, so there's no rush." ​​Master Fu didn't refuse and instead followed Ma Dawei inside.

Madam Fu then launched into praise mode, complimenting Wang Shi, Xiao Feng, Mo Xiaoling, and everything in the house, which made her seem even closer to Wang Shi.

The mountain was still a bit cold in January, but the cold did not dampen the hearts of the young men and women who longed for a happy marriage. The path leading up the mountain was paved with stone slabs and had a total of 199 steps, symbolizing that the devout men and women who came to the Matchmaker Temple would have a perfect and lasting relationship.

This wasn't Xichun's first time climbing the mountain. Since the Yue Lao Temple was repaired, the villagers had walked up it countless times. The joy and the taste of money made them not mind the hardship.

“You two fellow Daoists can go to the Marriage Temple to draw lots. There are also wooden plaques there where you can write your wishes on and throw them onto this peach tree. The higher you throw them, the faster they will come true,” a young Daoist priest said, stepping forward and seeing that the two did not enter the temple.

"Young friend, we are already married, so it might not be appropriate for us to go in. Let's wait for each other here," Fu Changfeng said with a smile.

"It's alright. Besides those seeking marriage, our temple also enshrines other deities, such as the Three Pure Ones. If you're seeking children or success in the imperial examinations, you can go in and ask for help," the young Taoist priest said kindly.

So this is for business expansion, even these things are included, Xi Chun thought to herself, and she and Fu Changfeng went into the temple to find the Sanqing Temple to draw lots.

An elderly Taoist priest was sitting to the side, helping to interpret the divination slips. If it was a good omen, one could offer incense as one pleased.

The two of them each drew a fortune stick and took it to the Taoist priest. Sure enough, both of them were very auspicious fortune sticks. Xichun didn't know if there were any unlucky fortune sticks in the fortune stick container, but since the temple was still in Taoyuan Village, they could pray for the village to have a smooth life and for themselves to have a smooth life as well.

They threw the written sign onto the peach tree by the door, which was said to have been transplanted from the deep mountains, and then continued to wait for news from Fu Changjin.

Fu Changjin had just finished offering incense and was strolling around the temple when he came across a girl who had accidentally twisted her ankle in a secluded spot.

"Young master, could you please help me? I twisted my ankle, and my maid is nowhere to be found. I can't find anyone to help me right now." The girl's face was as beautiful as a peach blossom, but she was pale because of her injury.

"Miss, be careful, I'm coming to help you." Fu Changjin looked around and finally found a clean stick. He told the girl to hold one end of the stick while he held the other end in his hand and pulled her up.