A Good Country Wife

"Yes, wife, you heard me correctly, that’s exactly what I mean. Once this trip is over, the Emperor’s people will be capable of taking over these matters, and I will be able to retire successfully. And our business here can still continue. I’ve trained several people who are now fully capable of handling things, so there’s no need for me to always be personally involved. However, now that the Emperor is involved, we can only quietly make a fortune, so as not to attract unwanted attention. Even so, the profits will be substantial enough for us to earn a pretty penny."

"Alright, I’ll listen to you. In truth, I’ve long wanted to say that our family’s wealth is sufficient, and there’s no need for you to take such risks, making me and the children worry every time you’re away. From now on, we can live peacefully and contentedly."

"Yes, from now on, we’ll live peacefully and contentedly, grounded and steadfast."

One year later—

"Madam, madam, great news! All three young masters have passed, and our Zhao Family now boasts three Scholars. And, what’s more, the second young master has become Bingsheng. Such joyous news is truly unprecedented, and glorious indeed!"

In this round of examinations, all the brothers, except for the youngest Sishi, participated and achieved rankings. The servant entered with a beaming smile to deliver the good news. Although Lin Yue had confidence in Dalang and his brothers, she was overjoyed to hear the confirmed news, bouncing off the couch with glee. This startled Zhao Erhu greatly, dispelling all the happiness he had felt upon learning that his sons had become Scholars.

"Wife, be careful, you’re still carrying a child. How can you make such big movements? You really make one worry!" Zhao Erhu said while protectively surrounding Lin Yue, fussing over her. Since finding out about Lin Yue’s pregnancy, Zhao Erhu had been extremely cautious and constantly babbling, turning into a hen guarding her chicks, circling around Lin Yue all day, much to Lin Yue’s annoyance.