Butler Li thought his wife's arrangement was excellent, making it convenient for them to travel back and forth.

After dinner, Butler Li, accompanied by his guards, went to the Mu family's residence.

"Grandpa, this is a letter sent back by my uncle. It arrived yesterday."

"The letter has come back! That's wonderful! Zichen's father, take a look and see what our eldest son wrote in the letter!"

Mother Mu was very excited. A mother worries when her sons travel far away. Now, both of her sons have gone on distant journeys. Ziyi is at the academy, leaving only the elderly, women, and children at home.

Sister-in-law Mu was also excited; she had no idea how much hardship Mu Xuan's father had endured along the way.

"Aunt, this is a letter from your uncle."

Butler Li was surprised to find that her uncle was quite thoughtful, writing a separate letter to her aunt.

"My letter?"

Sister-in-law Mu was surprised to find a separate letter for herself, and tears instantly streamed down her face.

She took the letter but couldn't bear to open it.

Mr. Mu had finished reading the letter and told his family about its contents.

Knowing that they are doing well in the Northwest puts my mind at ease.

"Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt, please write your reply. I'll come and get it before I leave."

The wife said, "We'll send them all to the post station together, and then to the Northwest."

"Okay, we understand."

Butler Li had other matters to attend to, so he left first.

Without stopping, carrying the master's letter and the gifts prepared by the mistress, they hired a carriage and headed to Jiangjia Village.

After Jiang's father returned from the prefectural city, he busied himself with the matter of the literacy booklet.

Now, almost everyone in Jiangjia Village, adults and children alike, knows how to use this booklet.

Jiang's father felt a great sense of accomplishment. This was a rare achievement; everyone in their entire Jiang family village could now recognize a few characters.

Seeing Butler Li arrive, Jiang's father knew that something must have happened to Shuyun.

Butler Li gave the letter to the old master and briefly explained the trip to the Northwest.

He didn't say much, only that I was going to the Northwest to farm; the rest was to be kept secret.

Without eating, they returned to the county town and stayed at the village that night.

What a fulfilling day!