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

However, the imperial court did not advocate the establishment of female households.

Zhao Youtian used all his persuasion and connections to get the clerk to take bribes and reluctantly open an account for Li Rouniang. For this, Li Rouniang paid as much as one or two taels of silver for each account.

After leaving the government office, he naturally went to look for Mrs. Zhao from the original village. Zhao Youtian was also willing to help and lowered the price. The other party had no intention of looking at the house, so the house deed was passed smoothly.

"Thank you, clan leader. I'll invite you to my house for a drink after I'm settled." Li Rouniang carefully put the divorce letter, house deed and household registration into the space as if she were putting a package.

"Why are you being polite? I know you're busy now. Let's talk after you're done with this. If there's anything you need my help with, just let me know."

Zhao Youtian actually didn't think highly of Li Rouniang, but seeing that she was so determined to stay in Zhaojia Village, he felt a sense of responsibility. But they were all women after all, and they would get married sooner or later. Rouniang was so young now, it was definitely impossible for her to live as a widow for the rest of her life.

But he still had to say some polite words.

The two of them exchanged a few polite words before Zhao Youtian waved his hand and left.

Mo Bei then came over. He had actually been following, but he didn't step forward because he was thinking that Li Rouniang had just divorced and didn't want the clan leader to have too many misunderstandings about Rouniang.

The two bought a lot of tools and other things needed for the house. Then they returned to the village. Mo Bei also worked hard from morning to night. In one day, he decorated the house:

It is a simple house with a main room, a bedroom, and a kitchen. The small courtyard is fenced and paved with gravel. There is a vegetable garden at the back. The original wooden furniture is not expensive but very practical. The original earthen wall is also covered with wooden boards, which has a log style.

Li Rouniang also used her skillful hands to do some simple decoration in the house: installing curtains, door curtains, and laying tablecloths. It looked like home.

Mo Bei got a jar from somewhere and put some wild flowers in it. In an instant, the house was filled with the fragrance of the flowers.

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

"Don't be polite. I promised you yesterday." Mo Bei didn't catch Li Rouniang's point, thinking she was talking about helping to clean up the house.

"Then I'll cook some delicious food in the evening and ask Uncle Mo to come over. We'll have a drink to celebrate my new home." Li Rouniang invited generously.

Mo Bei nodded, and blushed again when he thought of how Li Rouniang behaved when she was drunk last time.

"Mom, is this our home from now on?" Erni ran around in the yard excitedly. She liked it here so much. She 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, mother, I like it here so much. In the future, I will plant a lot of flowers in this yard. I will also raise chickens, and when the chickens grow up and lay eggs, I can give them to Sanni to eat." Erni said with anticipation.

"Okay, you will be responsible for feeding them every day." Li Rouniang agreed with a smile.

"Mom, you agreed. That's great. That's great. I'm going to have a chick. Sister, I'm going to have a chick." Erni cheered excitedly.

This is their home. It's all theirs. She can laugh loudly, shout happily, and do whatever she wants. She is so happy.

"Dani, if there is anything you want to raise, mother will buy it for you." Li Rouniang said to Dani.

Dani shook her head and said, "Mom, I don't have anything to support. I will help you with the housework and take good care of Erni and Sanni."

"Dani is so good."

A breeze blew, and Li Rouniang squinted her eyes. This was the wind of freedom, as if her future life would be as unfettered as it was.

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

Rou Niang put Sanni and Xiaoshan to sleep in the house. She served the dishes and wine that had been prepared long ago, poured a glass for each person, and said, "Thank you for helping us mother and daughter. Please 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, as the head of the household, picked up a glass of wine to entertain guests.

Some nervousness, but also some inexplicable excitement and pride.

"Why are you being so polite, Rou Niang? You can come to me anytime if you have any problem in the future." Zhao Youtian's wife said with a smile. As the clan leader's wife, she was able to handle such occasions with ease, and she was also truly happy for Rou Niang.

Life is not easy for a woman. She has to listen to her father and brothers at home and to her husband after marriage. When she finally becomes a mother-in-law, she has to be at the mercy of her son.

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

"What's this plate, Rouniang? There are so many beautiful colors." asked Zhao Youtian's wife.

"This is the snack I made this afternoon. Let's try it and see how it tastes."

"Not bad, very delicious." Mo Bei was the first to affirm, and the others agreed.

"Don't keep praising me. Tell me your shortcomings and I'll try to improve them. To be honest, I want to sell this snack in the town, but I don't know if it's possible."

Li Rouniang made this plate of dim sum based on her childhood memories and the techniques her mother taught her.

She wanted to make a living by selling snacks to support her three children, but at the moment she only knew how to make snacks and didn't have a sales strategy.

"It's a good idea. Rou Niang's snacks are really good. They are comparable to those in restaurants." After all, as the patriarch, Zhao Youtian had been to restaurants several times, so he gave a fair evaluation.

"Yes, Rou Niang, I also tasted the snacks that my husband Youtian brought back from the town. Yours is indeed more delicious." said Youtian's wife.

"Well, the snacks made by Aunt Li are really delicious, better than the ones my dad bought for me." Fat Zhao said with puffy cheeks, making everyone laugh.

"It's delicious, so eat more. I'll ask Erni to give it to you later." Li Rouniang said with a smile.

She had heard about the conflict between Zhao Xiaopang and Erni last time. This time, she invited Zhao Xiaotian's family over, actually thinking of resolving the conflict. After all, their family would live in this village in the future, and she also had some intention of trying to please the clan leader's family.

Besides, Zhao Xiaopang himself is not a wild child, he is just a little silly at ordinary times.

The children soon ate their fill and got down from the table to run around in the yard to play.

The adults sat around the table discussing the harvest, the environment, and so on. From time to time, the laughter of children chasing and playing and the occasional low laugh of the adults could be heard. The scene seemed peaceful under the moonlight.

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