The skilled widow is busy farming

Brother Chun went to teach in the academy, which was Li Rui's decision after comprehensive consideration.

But I didn't tell Xiu Niang about returning the favor. Now that she's not in good health, she won't tell her about many of the family's troublesome problems.

Zhou Yi is going back to the capital and comes to say goodbye to Xiuniang.

"Sister, I'm going back to the capital. Is there anything you want me to take with me?"

"There's nothing else. Xin'er is also in the capital. Brother, please help me check Xin'er's marriage for the last time. I don't trust her."

"Okay, don't worry, Xin'er has to choose a good husband. I know it well, just leave it to me. But you, you have to take good care of your health and don't let me worry."

"Okay, brother, you are old too. I see that my nephew can do the job as well. You should make plans early and retreat bravely. Don't risk your life later. The emperor's mind is unfathomable."

"I know, I am also planning to retire, but I still need to make some preparations. No matter how soon, it will take four or five years."

Zhou Yi is getting older and wants to quit.

"When you retire, come and teach in the academy. You can also accumulate some connections for the son of the family."

"Yes, I think so too."

It's rare for the brother and sister to sit down and chat, and there won't be many such opportunities in the future. I wonder if the brother and sister will have the opportunity to drink tea and talk together.

Xiuniang sent her elder brother, sister-in-law and others away with tears in her eyes.

The children were very worried, but Xiu Niang survived another winter safely and ushered in spring.

At the beginning of spring, Xin'er also started talking about kissing.

Zhou Yi told her that he was the grandson of the Grand Tutor's family. His family background and status were all equally matched. The two families were well matched, and they got engaged in May.

The two children also fell in love with each other. Considering that the elderly on both sides were not very strong, they decided to get married next year, fearing that the elderly would not be able to wait.

Xiu Niang said to the children, "I want to see Xin'er get married. They must observe their filial piety when I leave, for fear of delaying the children."

After hearing this, Xu Jing and Xiaoya secretly wiped their tears behind their backs.

Li Jing helped Xiuniang go to the entrance of the village to bask in the sun.

Xiu Niang sat on the armchair with squinted eyes, enjoying the comfort and warmth of the sun shining on her body.

"Brother Jing, after I leave, withdraw the share of our weaving workshop. I have written everything I need to say in the letter. Do as I say."

"Yes, my nephew has memorized it. It's correct."

"Brother Jing, after I leave, I will ask the children to come back to Ding You to observe filial piety for me and wait for three years before entering the court. I hope I can avoid the court battle for you this time."

"Auntie, don't worry about us. We are all grown up and it will be fine."

"Fool, the emperor is old and the children are old. They have to fight for that position. I am very worried about the children in the capital. I am afraid that they will get involved. Brother Jing, I am counting on you for the last time."

"Yes, don't worry."

Li Jing turned away, his eyes red.

After all, Xiuniang survived for almost three years. Xin'er gave birth to a son. She was very happy when she got the news and passed away with a smile on her face at night.

After her death, Li Jing summoned his family sons back to his hometown to observe filial piety.

Children gathered from all over and rushed back to their hometown to observe mourning. No matter what their seniority, whether close or close, many people came to see Xiu Niang on her last journey.

Zhou Yi and Li Rui presented a memorial to the emperor, donating 10 taels of silver and a tapestry picture. Emperor Longyan was delighted and full of praise for the Li family and the Zhou family.

These 10 taels are part of the profits earned by the weaving workshop and wine shop over the years. This is Xiu Niang's decision after careful consideration.

I hope to protect the Li family and my brothers again after my death.

Li Rui begged the emperor to let Ding You go. He wanted to go home and observe filial piety for his aunt. Without his aunt's teachings, he would not be what he is today. He would have to go back and observe filial piety no matter what.

Although the emperor was reluctant, he agreed and released brother Li Rui to return to his hometown Dingyou.

Zhou Yi was deeply saddened by the death of his sister and fell ill. He submitted his third resignation letter to the emperor.

Considering that Zhou Yi was really old, and the last gift showed the loyalty of the Li family and the Zhou family, there was really nothing fishy or evil intentions, and they didn't even have much money, so the emperor agreed.

After Zhou Yi resigned, he tidied up and took his old wife back to his hometown. He planned to go home to rest for a while and maybe go back to teaching.

He was also glad in his heart that he listened to his sister's advice, otherwise the emperor might have left a hand to control him.

Now that the reputation of the Wanjie Festival can be preserved, it couldn't be better.

Almost all the children of the Li family have gone back to Ding You, and no one is attached to the official position. Ding You wants to withdraw from the official position and wait for another chance in three years. This will also cut the official's future in half. Many people are not willing to Ding You, but human ethics must always be followed. To comply.

The son of the Li family returned to his hometown of Dingyou, and Li Rui and others came back. They mainly taught in the school and kept filial piety to Xiu Niang.

The next year, the emperor suddenly died of illness, and the dynasty changed. Li Rui and others sat together with Zhou Yi to talk, sweating from their backs.

"I didn't expect that my aunt would take care of it."

"She just analyzed the situation in the court. Looking at the age of the emperor, she estimated that he is not far away. Unexpectedly, by such a coincidence, we caught up with your aunt's remaining shadow and saved the family from loss."

"Yeah, I didn't think of that either."

"When the changes pass, you will definitely have a place in the court when you return. Don't worry. The new emperor's accession to the throne is the time for hiring people. Your reasons are upright. You have never participated in court battles in the past. You are not as good as your direct descendants, but you are comparable. There are many more opportunities to establish a sect. Neutrality is the core foundation of our family and cannot be changed. We must live to enjoy the power of Conglong."

"Isn't that true? Who would have thought that the sixth prince would break out of the siege in the end. Even I thought he was the fourth prince at first. The emperor took the fourth prince alone to teach him, but in the end it was the sixth prince who ascended the throne. It's really unexpected. Thanks to us. It’s a neutral faction, otherwise it would be death.”

Li Rui was terrified. If he hadn't followed Xiu Niang's advice and didn't dare to disobey the guidance of his elders, he would probably be part of the Four Princes faction now. After all, the situation was clear at the last moment. Who knew there would be a shocking turn of events? A group of people were all in the wrong line.

After Xiu Niang left, the weaving workshop was jointly managed by the family and the school. Part of the profit was attributed to donations from the school and the academy, and the other part was used for the poor people. Another function was to provide a way home for the married daughter.

If the husband's family treats her harshly, life is really unbearable and the marriage is divorced. No matter how difficult it is, the married girl must be brought back and work in a weaving workshop to make money, which will give the married girl a way out.

This was written in the clan diary.

Li Jing read Xiu Niang's confession at the clan meeting.

The villagers and girls, including the married women who came to attend the funeral, howled and cried in grief.

Even at the last moment of her life, Xiu Niang left a way out for them and a way home.

The letter finally said: "Girls, I will teach you crafts, study, calculate accounts, housekeeping, and management, so that you can have more capital and trump cards. No matter what situation you fall into, you can muster the courage to start your life again."

"Don't think too well of people, and don't think too badly of people. You have to keep a few more trump cards for yourself. Being independent and brave is what we women should stick to throughout our lives."

The reputation of the Li family reached its peak in this generation. When the three-year Dingyou period expired, the son of the Li family returned to the capital to wait for replacements. Because the new emperor had a good impression of the Li family, he quickly enabled the Li family and the Zhou family, and did not treat them poorly. .

Zhou Yi went to teach in the academy, taking over his sister's position, teaching and educating people.