Before the house was raided, the maidservant of the Prime Minister's residence absconded with t

"What can a teenage girl like you do?"

Since ancient times, people have not fought with officials!

Your father, your two older brothers, and I are all farmers who make a living from the land; we can't help you at all.

"If I'd known, I wouldn't have made such a fuss; I would have just given them a few pounds of pork."

Zhang Su'e felt some regret; she should have stopped her daughter back then.

"It's easy to appease the old man and Wang Shi with money, but the fourth son is selfish, ruthless, and vindictive. He will definitely retaliate."

Peach Girl, if all else fails, and he really becomes an official, you should take the two children and Qingge and leave Xinghua Village to settle down somewhere else.

"When I get married, I'll find a good husband and then send word back to my family that everything is well."

"If you're not home, there's nothing he can do!"

If he goes too far, he won't get any benefit either.

Liu Daniu shared his thoughts.

"Father is right, little sister. If that day ever comes, just take your people and leave. My second brother and I will take care of things at home, so don't worry."

"That's what the eldest brother, Liu Tiezhu, said."

"Little sister, why don't you take them and leave tomorrow?"

Tao'er felt a warm glow in her heart; her family truly cared for her and had her best interests at heart.

They would rather take the risk themselves than let anything happen to her.

She suppressed her emotions and shook her head at everyone. "I'm not leaving. Don't worry, I'm fine. Liu Tianbao can't do anything to me."

Even if he were incredibly lucky and passed the imperial examination, he would have no connections and it's uncertain whether he could become an official.

At most, he'd be a seventh-rank county magistrate.

"He became a county magistrate. Although he was indeed an official in the eyes of the common people, he didn't dare to arbitrarily accuse us of crimes!"

We have written evidence, and the elders and villagers of Xinghua Village can testify to it, unless he's not afraid that I'll expose Wang's affair.

Moreover, we can't just sit here and wait to die. I'll have someone investigate Father's background, then we won't be afraid of Liu Tianbao anymore.

"There's another point: even if he becomes the county magistrate, he has to be able to hold the position firmly."

Parents, have you forgotten that I have business dealings with Master Li and the second young master of the Li family?

They must know many high-ranking officials and dignitaries. If we get their help, we can subdue Liu Tianbao.

If he wants to secure his official position, he should think twice.

Besides, whether he can even pass the exam is another matter entirely!

"Father, Mother, eldest brother, second brother, you are worrying too much."

There are still two months until the provincial examination!

After the exams, it will take several more months before we are assigned jobs, so we still have a long way to go!

"With so many vegetables, let's eat them and not talk about these unlucky people."

"Okay, I'll listen to my daughter and not talk about these people who have nothing to do with us."

"Your father and I were confused. Tao'er finally came home, how could she go somewhere else!"

Zhang Su'e felt much relieved after hearing her daughter say that.

"Father and Mother, I will not leave you. I want to watch you live a good life."

I want to see my eldest and second eldest brothers get married, and to see you all have children.

She had grown accustomed to the company of her family; how could she possibly abandon them?

"Yes, yes, let's eat vegetables. Peach Girl is right. Let's not talk about those unlucky people."

Brother and sister-in-law, have some food!

"Peach Girl has done a great job, eat more!"

Madam Xu smiled and placed a piece of meat on Tao'er's plate.

"Eat up, eat up, brother, let's have another drink."

Liu Erniu raised his glass, feeling a rare moment of relaxation and joy.

Everyone quickly forgot what had just happened, and their faces were full of happy smiles.

Although Ayan and Huanhuan didn't quite understand what the adults meant, they knew that they would only follow Sister Tao'er.

Wherever Sister Peach is, that's where they will be.

"Honey, we've moved houses and Peach Girl is back. I was thinking we should have a feast and invite the villagers over for a drink and to make it more lively."

What do you think?

She didn't have the means before, but now that she does, she wants to do something for her daughter.

Upon hearing this, Liu Daniu took a sip of wine and beamed, "Su'e, that's a good idea."

We should celebrate. You take charge of the arrangements; just tell me what to do.

"We should hold a banquet and treat everyone to a meal."

My husband and I will come over and help with the cooking.

However, we need to pick a good day.

Xu said with a smile.

"No need to buy meat and vegetables. My older brother and I will go hunting in the mountains and hunt as much as we can."

"Liu Dachui said."

"There's no need to buy vegetables anymore; I've already planted them on the wasteland."

There are also some planted in the yard.

Zhang Su'e said.

"Second brother, can you tell me which day is auspicious?"

"I asked Liu Daniu."

We need to choose this date carefully.

There are only seven or eight days left in this month, and there aren't any good days.

Even if there are good days, they come too soon.

I just did the math, and the eighth day of next month is an auspicious day.

This should take about half a month, which should be enough.

Liu Erniu calculated it carefully.

"Peach Girl, how about the eighth day of next month?"

Liu Daniu looked at his daughter, seeking her opinion.

"Father, Mother, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, whatever you elders decide is fine with me."

Actually, she didn't value this much, but she couldn't refuse their kind intentions as elders.

"Oh no, isn't the eighth day of next month the day my eldest brother is getting married?"

Let's choose another date!

Tao suddenly slapped her forehead and shouted.

Then everyone remembered.

"How about we postpone our wedding date? I'll go to Baozhu's side and explain it to her personally. We haven't notified our relatives yet anyway."

Outsiders don't know the exact date.

"That's what the eldest brother, Liu Tiezhu, said."

"That's not a good idea, is it?"

This might upset the in-laws!

Liu Daniu and his wife shook their heads.

"Nonsense, brother, how can the wedding date be changed so easily?"

This is unfair to my future sister-in-law.

No, we can't move it back.

The housewarming party can be moved to a later date.

That's settled then.

Tao'er said firmly.

"Tiezhu, listen to your sister. The wedding date can't be changed. Otherwise, where will your in-laws and Baozhu put their faces?"

The young lady might think you're going to call off the wedding!

Zhang Su'e also spoke with a stern face.

"Mother, little sister, I was wrong, I know."

I just blurted it out in a moment of impulse.

Liu Tiezhu also realized that what he did was inappropriate.

"Sister-in-law and Peach Girl are right. The date of Tiezhu's wedding must not be changed."

Otherwise, their in-laws would definitely be unhappy.

Let's change the date then. Although there are still auspicious days next month, the two banquets are too close together and too rushed.

How about the eighth day of the month after next? That would also be an excellent day.

What do you think?

Liu Erniu thought for a while and then said.

"Okay, let's do it on the eighth day of next month."

That way there will be enough time, and the new sister-in-law will have joined the family, which would be even better.

There's one more thing. I need to go to the county town tomorrow to find Young Master Li and take care of something very important.

Eldest brother, second brother, you two continue to go up the mountain to hunt, pick mushrooms and such.

"No need to chop firewood. From now on, we can just buy firewood from reliable people in the village."

Chopping firewood doesn't bring in much money, and it's hard work; it's much more lucrative to gather mushrooms or hunt wild animals.

"Okay, I'll do whatever my little sister says."

The two brothers nodded.

"Father and Mother, you just stay home and take care of the vegetable garden and feed the poultry."

There's no need to go do the work in the fields; my two older brothers can handle it."

"Ayan and Huanhuan, come with me to the county town tomorrow."

Qingge, you'll come with us tomorrow.

Tao'er made all the arrangements.

Seeing their daughter's methodical arrangements, Liu Daniu and his wife smiled contentedly.

There's finally something to look forward to!

Liu Erniu's family was relieved that they hadn't sided with the people from the old house.