The villagers were very enthusiastic and helped the old lady build a house. During this period of time, the old lady was staying at Zhuang Lin's house next door.
Zhuang Lin was a capable man. His family was considered relatively wealthy in this village. There was an empty wing room in his house. The mistress of the house, Zhuang Lin's sister-in-law, had also invited them to stay with them.
The old lady thanked him solemnly and secretly left some money. She was not willing to take advantage of others. She was already very grateful that they were willing to help her.
After the house was built, everyone in the village knew that the old madam was skilled in medicine and was kind and enthusiastic.
They had been a little afraid at first, afraid of offending the old madam of this rich family, but after these days of getting along, everyone gradually let go.
There was no doctor in the village, so everyone had to go to town to see a doctor. Therefore, the old madam opened a clinic to treat the villagers.
In addition to carrying a baby in her arms, the old madam also brought along her maid Cai Wei and a coachman Qin He. After settling down, Cai Wei was responsible for taking care of the old madam. She also did embroidery to kill time and earn some money.
Qin He naturally took on the tasks of farming and picking herbs.
Although everyone had become familiar with the old madam as time passed, the grandeur of the old madam still made people feel a little distant. Thus, everyone either respectfully addressed the old madam as Old Madam Lin or Doctor Lin. They gradually got used to it.
The villagers had watched Lin Kongnian grow up, and they all liked this cute little ball from the bottom of their hearts. Lin Kongnian took the initiative to greet everyone she saw, causing the uncles and aunts to smile from ear to ear and repeatedly acknowledge her.
Old Madam Lin often saw the little girl returning from playing with a bulging purse stuffed with peanuts and melon seeds.
The villagers were grateful to Matriarch Lin for treating everyone's illness. They no longer had to travel long distances to the town to see a doctor. Old Madam Lin's medical skills were not bad. She did not charge anyone too much and allowed everyone to live peacefully for the past five years.
During festivals, people would often send a basket of eggs, a chicken, or a small piece of meat. Most of the villagers were honest and kind. Although the things they sent were not precious jade antiques, they were the most practical gifts for them.
Matriarch Lin understood and liked this place very much. She liked to be far away from the disputes of the past and live a stable life. There weren't so many rules and formalities, and there weren't so many twists and turns. When everyone met, they could warmly greet each other and chat. Everyone was so pure and simple.
She felt that this was the best place for the young Lin Kongnian.
But now, Matriarch Lin's thoughts had changed. She began to worry. It was very comfortable for her to retire here, but it was far from the capital, so she couldn't find the best teacher for Lin Kongnian. Naturally, her living conditions weren't as good as those in the capital. Her sisters had all started to learn the four arts, while she grew up in the fields. People would say that she was a wild girl and had no upbringing…
After dinner, Cai Wei accompanied the old madam for a walk in the courtyard to digest her food. The old madam asked with a heavy heart," Cai Wei, was the decision I made back then really the right one? This place is suitable for retirement, but it's not suitable for a young miss to grow up."
Cai Wei consoled: " Old Furen, life here is so comfortable. You can see for yourself that Young Miss likes this place very much. It was better not to go back to that tiger wolf den! Young Lady is so innocent and without her mother, life over there will definitely not be easy."
