The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 103 The Goddaughter
We should also choose a good day for the wedding banquet. It was just time to take a rest and we were exhausted, so Lijiacun held a family banquet to entertain the Zhang family.

The clan banquet was prepared by Qing'er and the clan school girl, and everything was done properly and thoughtfully. This was not the first time that the clan banquet was held. Everyone had taken turns doing this job in the past and was familiar with it.

This time, every part of the seat was very thoughtful and considerate, making Mrs. Zhang nod her head with satisfaction.

Talking to Xiu Niang in a low voice, "You are trying to teach the girl to be a clan wife. You are trying to make a big deal out of it."

"That's not true. I just think that if a girl doesn't study or read, she will be bullied when she goes to her husband's house. What's the value of sharing some of the ready-made benefits with the girl? It can also improve our family's reputation and make the girl live a good life."

"I've taught them their skills. Whether they can gain a firm foothold in their husband's family in the future depends on their own abilities and scheming."

"That's right. A capable girl can also arrange a good marriage. All the things that should be given are given, and the last one is given. The rest depends on the children's own ability."

Mrs. Zhang also raised her daughter in this way.

"You still understand me."

"I know that you have put a lot of effort behind this family relationship. I want to thank you on behalf of my child. Don't worry, Brother Heng is my son-in-law. I can't do anything wrong to him. I can also take care of Brother Qun."

"I know, just because your family has good character, otherwise you can't get married."

Xiu Niang also sincerely established relations with Mrs. Zhang.

That night Lijiacun invited a theater troupe and acrobats to come over for fun. The Zhang family discovered that the Li family divided their meals into two groups. The elders ate first, and the stronger ones ate later. They lined up to patrol the village, and waited for the elders and younger children to finish eating. , and then took over from them to patrol the village.

This was because after joining the opera troupe, too many outsiders came to the village, so the second uncle asked people to start patrolling.

We started digging traps years ago, and asked the children of ethnic groups to get up early to patrol, and patrol once again in the afternoon after school. In the evening, old people or young people who watched the land formed a team, and patrolled once or twice late at night to smear the area.

Everyone strictly followed the second uncle's instructions and patrolled carefully. Everyone also realized that the village was getting richer and there were indeed a lot of people watching. They noticed that there were streetwalkers wandering around, and they were also worried that the children at home would be stolen. There is always something wrong in my heart, patrolling has become a daily routine, and no one dares to relax.

Mr. Zhang is very satisfied with Lijia Village. The overall family style and villagers are very educated and simple. It is not a poor village and has great development potential.

The most important thing is the development of ethnic studies, not only for scholars who pass the imperial examination, but also for professional considerations. Some learn crafts, some learn carpentry, and some brew wine. There is a way out for everyone.

This year, I gave a gift to the county magistrate and opened up another way to send two children to learn autopsy and handle cases.

These two children took the initiative on their own. They liked solving crimes. They often ran to get land deeds and so on. They always ran behind people. They became familiar with each other when they came and left, but they couldn't speak.

Xiuniang took advantage of the time of giving the festival gift to talk to the county magistrate, and he agreed to send the person there to learn his skills for a few years. This is also a real skill.

Those who have solid skills in these majors can stand out, and the process is faster than the imperial examination. The Ministry of Punishment also needs professionals to handle cases, so his food is still safe.

All roads are smooth, it depends on whether you are willing to work hard to learn.Mr. Zhang learned that these things were all guided by Xiu Niang Zhang Luo, and he was deeply impressed and fond of her talents and abilities. She is indeed capable. If she develops this skill well, the Li family can be lifted up in the future. A lot of talents can be produced, and there can be opportunities to turn around even at the lowest level.

The old man of the Li family has a long-term vision, is open-minded and decisive, dares to use a woman as the head of the family, and has a sharp vision, so he will be greatly rewarded.

Privately, the Zhang family's mother and daughter were also chatting in the house. The yard was new and had been dried, and the bedding was ready. Mother and daughter could sleep together and talk.

"What do you think of your mother-in-law, and the elder sister-in-law and the second sister-in-law?"

"Mom, I see that my mother-in-law is generous and honest, and it is not difficult to get along with her. I am a junior, and it is always right to have a lower profile and respect my mother-in-law. Besides, my mother-in-law has taken the initiative to say that she and her second sister-in-law will not live with me in their old age. I will coax her. Just be respectful, this is also my upbringing as a junior."

Mrs. Zhang nodded and acknowledged her daughter's words.

"My eldest sister-in-law is an honest person, without any selfish ideas or entangled interests. She is a kind person. It is a good family tradition for a person like this to be the eldest sister-in-law."

"well said."

Mrs. Zhang smiled and praised her daughter for seeing clearly.

"What I respect and fear the most is this widowed sister-in-law. She has her own account in her mind. It seems that the old man is in charge of the Li family and the father-in-law is in charge. But in fact, everything is progressing steadily according to the arrangement of the second sister-in-law. All the rhythm is in her hands, and Grandpa Zeng is also secretly supporting her to make the decision. Even her sister-in-law trusts her very much and obeys her."

"I saw the second sister-in-law scolding my niece. I glanced at the eldest sister-in-law, thinking she would help smooth things over and explain. Unexpectedly, the eldest sister-in-law turned around and left without saying a word to protect her. It was obvious that she was used to it. This shows that the second sister-in-law was accustomed to it. My sister-in-law has done a lot at home and has a very high status. She is the real power behind the scenes of the Li family."

"If you can let the widowed sister-in-law join the family and learn to be a wife, and let the children call her sir, you can see that her ability is not just a waste of fame, but the real deal. I remind you, you must respect the second sister-in-law. If you have different opinions, Listen to your second sister-in-law."

"Yes, my daughter has remembered it. Today, Brother Li had a sincere talk with me. We talked a lot. He also apologized to me and told me his thoughts. He hoped that he could live an honest life with me in the future. He also asked me if he could let me do it in the future. My parents-in-law went to the capital for a short stay, and he couldn't leave all the responsibility for old age care to his eldest brother and second sister-in-law. He felt sorry for the family, so he even explained to me the origin of the yard."

Mrs. Zhang nodded, "Brother Heng comes from a farm family, the same as ours, except that ours took a few steps ahead. He suffered hardships as a child, and he told us the reason for the yard incident earlier. The Xu family is dishonest and took away his second brother's money. Your second sister-in-law is a kind and generous woman, and you must respect her in the future."

"Yes, I have it in mind."

"He is willing to talk to you sincerely about his feelings, which means he is showing great sincerity and wants to live a good life with you. In the future, if your parents-in-law miss their son, they will take him over and live there for a few years. As your mother-in-law said, she is not suitable for the capital. You can't live without your hometown, you won't live there for a long time, but you can't show off."

"No, mother, I have already promised Brother Li, but if I don't even support my parents-in-law, then what kind of person have I become? I have defiled the lintel of the Zhang family."

"Your mother-in-law is kind and not confused. On the contrary, she is very wise. Just because she has read few books does not mean she is stupid. Don't be careful, be honest and speak your mind. Don't let our old slave control you."

"Yes."

(End of this chapter)