In the scorching heat of July, the Holy Decree for the construction of the Empress's birthday residence by the Emperor was finally announced, to be built on Yangming Mountain in the northwest of this county.
The County Magistrate has been preoccupied with this matter lately, so the County Magistrate's Wife often visits the bamboo garden of the bookstore to read and chat with Shuangshuang and Mrs. Wang, passing the time.
Now the County Magistrate's Wife and Mrs. Wang are close friends. Initially, the County Magistrate's Wife thought Mrs. Wang was just an ordinary farmer's wife with exceptional luck, having given birth to a good daughter.
However, after getting to know each other, the County Magistrate's Wife discovered that Mrs. Wang was not a coarse farmer's wife at all, and found she could converse easily with her. Moreover, Mrs. Wang was quite knowledgeable and literate, with no shortage of learning.
