I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

After Xiao Wan went upstairs and returned to the room, Xiao Ze and Xiao Ye were reviewing their homework in the room, and Xiao Yizhuo had already prepared the meal.

Seeing Xiao Wan coming back, Xiao Yizhuo looked behind her a few times, but did not see Wen Shutang.

"Where's your mother?"

"Aunt is crying. Mother is downstairs with her. She also told us to eat first. We shouldn't go to Poetry Street today." Xiao Wan walked to the table and sat down, responding obediently.

Hearing what she said, Xiao Yizhuo nodded in understanding. When Xiao Ye came back, he only told him that Wen Shutang and Xiao Wan were downstairs talking to the proprietress.

Perhaps something happened suddenly, Xiao Yizhuo didn't think any more about it and left some space for Wen Shutang and the proprietress to be alone.

He looked up and called the three children to eat. Xiao Yizhuo didn't know that Zhao Fu was also in the room downstairs, chatting enthusiastically with his wife.

If Zhao Fu saw Xiao Yizhuo's face at this moment, she would definitely be shocked. After all, no one could have imagined that the god of war who had been invincible on the battlefield back then would appear in such a remote place.

Moreover, he even married a wife and had three children. Zhao Fu would never have believed this back then.

Although Xiao Ye really wanted to go to Poetry Street, he knew that Wen Shutang was busy right now, so he was sensible and did not make a fuss. Instead, he followed his older brother and younger sister to eat and wash up.

Anyway, they will stay here for several days, so there is no need to rush. They will always have time to visit.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ye suddenly became happy and stopped thinking about Wen Shutang. Instead, he focused all his attention on the exquisite dishes in front of him.

"Time to eat."

Downstairs, in the lobby.

The three of them walked into the room, while Lian Ye was left outside by Zhao Fu, who did not allow anyone to come in.

Lian Ye stood respectfully at the door, not letting anyone get close.

The three of them sat on stools. Wen Shutang raised his eyebrows when he looked at Zhao Fu and Qing Niang. These two knew a lot of secrets.

Moreover, this Miss Zhao Fu actually came from the capital. She originally thought that Zhao Fu was just the daughter of a local wealthy man in Fengzhen, but she didn't expect that she had such a strong background.

Wen Shutang turned to look at Qingniang: "I roughly understood a little bit just now."

Qingniang nodded. She had regained her composure and was no longer as excited and out of control as she had been when she saw the sachet and the letter.

She sighed, then slowly began to tell her story.

"I have known Qu Lang since we were young. He has a talent for studying. In order to give him the opportunity to study, I worked as an embroiderer to earn money to support his studies..."

Wen Shutang and Zhao Fu both listened quietly to Qingniang telling her story with Qu Jie.

Qu Jie was originally a poor scholar who could do nothing but study. However, he was extremely gifted. Qing Niang didn't want him to waste his talent, so she worked hard to earn money and saved it for Qu Jie's studies.

It was also because of Qingniang's hard work that Qu Jie had the opportunity to study.

From then on, Qingniang earned money by embroidering in the embroidery workshop, while Qu Jie studied in the academy.

Although life was a little hard, both of them felt it was very sweet.

Knowing that Qingniang was tired from embroidering, Qu Jie would go out to find odd jobs to do after reviewing his lessons.

The two of them supported each other for a long time.

Qingniang recalled the situation at that time, the corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously, and she said with a faint smile.

"Although it was very hard at the time, I felt that it was the happiest period of my life."

Later, Qu Jie did not disappoint Qing Niang's expectations. He passed the final examination and became the first top scholar in Fengzhen.

Qingniang was embroidering at home at that time. She heard the sound of gongs and drums outside. The next second, her young man walked in wearing a luxurious brocade robe with a red silk on his chest.

Qu Jie smiled and told her that he had passed the exam and become the top scorer.

"I was so surprised at that time that I didn't feel anything when my finger was pierced by the embroidery needle. Qu Lang even laughed at me." When Qing Niang mentioned this, she smiled shyly.

Wen Shutang had never seen Qingniang so lively before.

Later, Qu Jie was about to go to the capital to take up a post. He was afraid that the intrigues in official circles would harm his beloved wife, so he chose to settle Qing Niang in Fengzhen, and wait until he had firmly established his foothold in the capital before taking Qing Niang over to enjoy a good life.

Qingniang originally wanted to go directly to the capital with Qu Jie, as she was not afraid of any monsters or demons. But Qu Jie was worried and persuaded Qingniang to stay.

Qu Jie had been gone for a year, during which time he often wrote to Qing Niang. But on an ordinary day, Qing Niang received a letter, also written in Qu Jie's handwriting, but the content was like a bolt from the blue, breaking Qing Niang's heart.

The letter said that Qu Jie had married a new wife and they were very loving and harmonious. The letter told Qing Niang not to write to Qu Jie anymore. It also said many more unpleasant things.

Qingniang couldn't believe that her young man would treat her like this, so she wrote many letters and sent them out, but they all fell into the sea and there was no response.

She struggled to hold on for another year, and just when she was about to give up and was about to believe that her lover Qu Jie had really changed his mind, Zhao Fu brought her a letter written by the real Qu Jie.

That's why Qingniang burst into tears after reading the content of the letter. She was crying that her true love was not misplaced, she was crying that her young man did not change his heart and let her down, she was crying that she trusted others too easily and even doubted Qu Jie.

When Qingniang said this, her face was already in tears. She held the sachet tightly in her hand, her body trembling slightly.

"I almost gave up. I almost wanted to leave here. Luckily you came and brought me news about Qu Lang. Thank you, Miss Zhao." Qingniang said with a choked voice.

Zhao Fu was also worried about Qing Niang. She couldn't imagine how she had managed to survive so many days and nights filled with loneliness and suspicion all by herself.

"No need to thank me, Lord Qu helped me in the past, and I will naturally repay you. Lord Qu is now a second-rank official, and is already the respected Minister of Personnel, in charge of the appointment of all officials." Zhao Fu responded with a faint smile.

Hearing Zhao Fu's words, Qing Niang smiled with relief and joy, and there seemed to be a tiny light flashing in her eyes.

"I knew Qu Lang would be able to show his talents."

Wen Shutang touched her chin. After listening to this story, she couldn't help but sigh that it was really admirable that someone could endure such loneliness and despair.

Fortunately, Qingniang's persistence was not in vain, and Qu Jie was a man who knew how to repay kindness, and he did not let down this silly girl who was waiting for him so eagerly.

Qingniang wiped away her tears, turned to look at Wen Shutang, and spoke softly.

"Miss Wen, I have to thank you as well. Thank you for letting Wan'er come to comfort me. I understand your good intentions."