A fierce wife enters the house: She helps up a house full of spineless people.

Since the victory celebration banquet that night, the atmosphere at the General's Mansion has completely changed.

The young master Li who used to wield weapons and cause chaos in the yard is gone. In his place is a "pedantic scholar" who always has a book of Confucian classics in his hand and walks with a swagger.

There was no other way; Li Jing'an was truly going all out. Every day before dawn, he would stand by Li Jingyue's bedside with a feather duster, euphemistically calling it "rising at the crowing of the rooster to study."

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Tie Zhu, accompanied by twenty strong guards, traveled day and night on two horses each. Whenever they encountered checkpoints or questioning along the way, they only needed to show Wang Tianfang's dark gold general's token, and the local guards would respectfully let them pass. In just over ten days, the group arrived at Yong'an Prefecture, covered in dust from their journey.

Upon entering the city, Tie Zhu led his men directly to the Wang family mansion.

"Knock knock knock..."

Old Li, the gatekeeper, opened the door and was startled to see about twenty men on horseback, swords at the ready, standing outside. But when he recognized Tie Zhu as the leader, his surprise turned to joy: "Oh! It's Brother Tie Zhu! Quick, please come in!"

Tie Zhu handed the reins to his subordinate and strode into the courtyard, only to find the large mansion rather deserted. He asked, "Uncle Li, where are the old master and madam? Why is the mansion so quiet?"

As they were talking, Chen Tianwei came out from the backyard with two maids. She now had her hair styled in a married woman's bun, and her clothes were simple and elegant, giving her quite the air of a mistress of the house.

"Tiezhu? Why are you back?" Chen Tianwei was also surprised to see Tiezhu. "Did something happen in the capital? Are my brother and sister-in-law alright?"

Tie Zhu quickly clasped his hands in a respectful bow: "Third Madam, please rest assured, the General, Madam, and the Old Master are all doing well in the capital. The General and Madam are thinking of their elders and specially sent me back to bring the Old Master, Madam, and all the gentlemen and ladies to the capital together!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Tianwei finally relaxed and smiled, "So that's how it is. I thought something had happened. It's just unfortunate that my parents aren't in the city right now."

"Not here?"

"Yes," Chen Tian explained with a smile, "The charity is taking in more and more girls, and my parents are worried, so they keep an eye on things in Houkou Village every day. My eldest brother and sister-in-law are also at the workshop, and my second sister-in-law is busy with the Zhiji Pavilion. Xiao Bao is constantly running in and out of the various prefectural cities. As for this manor, it's just me with a few servants now, mainly to take care of Yu Rui and Ji Ye who is studying at the school."

Upon hearing this, Tie Zhu nodded in understanding: "I see. Then I will go to Houkou Village to inform the old master and the old lady."

Chen Tianwei nodded and said, "Go quickly. I'll send someone to Zhiji Pavilion to inform Second Sister-in-law. I'll also tell Xiaobao when he returns."

Tie Zhu bid farewell to Chen Tianwei, mounted his horse, and led his guards straight to Houkou Village.

Tie Zhu arrived at the charity hall with practiced ease. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard Wang Guilan's booming voice directing several old women to move things: "Yes, yes, yes, put all those newly made quilts in the storeroom. Be careful, don't let them get damp!"

"Madam!" Tie Zhu strode forward, knelt on one knee, and gave a military salute.

Wang Guilan was startled, but upon closer inspection, she was overjoyed and rushed forward to help him up: "Oh my, isn't this Tiezhu! Get up, get up! Why did you suddenly come back? Where's Jinzhu? Where's Tianfang? And those two little rascals, Yunfan and Yunshu, are they all alright?"

The barrage of questions showed just how much the old lady cared about her daughter's family.

At this moment, Wang Dali also came out from the backyard upon hearing the noise.

"The General and his wife are doing well in the capital!" Tie Zhu grinned and said loudly. "The Madam said that the mansion in the capital is very large, and the business is all settled. That's why she specially sent her subordinates back to pick you two up, along with the eldest and third masters, to go to the capital together!"

"To the capital?" Wang Dali's eyes widened, then he burst into laughter, slapping Tie Zhu on the shoulder. "Good...good...! My daughter has built her family fortune right under the emperor's nose!"

Wang Guilan's eyes reddened, and she wiped her eyes, laughing and crying at the same time, saying, "That silly girl, she's been gone for half a year without even writing a letter! I've missed her so much! Old man, did you hear? We're going to the capital to see Jinzhu and our grandson!"

"I heard it! I heard it!" Wang Dali's face was also full of joy.

Just as things were getting lively, Wang Jinbao and Zhou Xifeng also rushed over from the workshop.

"Father, Mother, I heard you laughing from afar. What's making you so happy?" Wang Jinbao asked as he walked into the courtyard with a smile.

Wang Guilan quickly grabbed her eldest son's hand and said excitedly, "Jinbao, Jinzhu sent Tiezhu back to pick us up! She said our whole family is going to the capital!"

Wang Jinbao and Zhou Xifeng exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes. Zhou Xifeng slapped her thigh and laughed, "Oh my, this is wonderful! I was just wondering the other day whether that rascal Yuxuan had grown taller or fatter since he went to the capital. Now I can finally see him!"

Although Wang Jinbao was happy, he was more composed. After thinking for a moment, he said to Wang Dali, "Father, Jinzhu wants us all to go, so what about the business in Yong'an Prefecture..."

"Don't worry, sir," Tie Zhu quickly replied. "Madam said that if everyone is willing to go to the capital, the business here will be handed over to reliable people below."

After listening, Wang Jinbao pondered to himself.

The industries in Yong'an Prefecture are developing steadily now, and the girls trained in the charity hall have all become experienced and are gradually able to take charge and manage things on their own.

Chen Shujie was also assisting, and Wang Gui and Wang Shun were keeping an eye on the workshop. The fried food shops in the city were now all handed over to the girls of the charity hall to manage, and even Zhiji Pavilion was gradually given more power by Ye Xiaoyu, who let the girls of the charity hall take over.

As for the security of Yong'an Prefecture, they listened to Jinzhu's suggestion and recruited more than a hundred skilled veterans. Now they are all under Zhao Hu's command, so protecting the family business is not a problem.

After considering this, handing over the business here to the subordinates and having the whole family go to the capital isn't out of the question. However, it will take some time to properly hand over all these businesses, big and small.

Then he said to Tiezhu, "If our whole family goes, we can't set off so quickly. The handover of all the workshops, charity halls, and shops will take at least ten days to arrange."

Tie Zhu grinned and reassured him, "Sir, there's no need to rush. Madam specifically instructed that you can arrange things as you see fit."

Wang Jinbao nodded.

Tie Zhu glanced at the guards behind him, then turned to Wang Jinbao and said, "Sir, these brothers are all from Yong'an Prefecture, and they haven't been back for a while. Do you think we should let them go home and visit their families, and then gather at Houkou Village in ten days?"

Wang Jinbao smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, brothers, go home and visit first. We're not setting off anytime soon."

When the guards heard that they still had time to go home and visit their families, they were overjoyed. They all clasped their hands in a salute and thanked them repeatedly.