He left.
That night, he chatted with her about the past five years. He told her about his regret for forcing her to pretend to be mute, and he also told her about his yearning for a future life in the mountains. The only thing he did not tell her was his heartfelt thoughts.
At the dawn, he rode his horse and galloped away in a snow-white robe, facing the cold wind and the mist. They were left with a trace of regret. In the end, they did not become a real husband and wife, nor did they follow their mother's orders to leave a seed in her body.
On the cliff at the top of the mountain, Yue Xiuzhen looked at the distant back of the figure facing the morning glow. She knew that it was difficult to predict his life and death, and she also understood that he had no choice but to go. She also understood that he was willing to take the risk to go to the appointment.
"When it's cold and spring is warm, when the flowers bloom, we meet again. Take care!" After scattering a handful of fallen leaves, she resolutely turned around and walked down the mountain peak. The future was waiting and worrying for her, and it was also a day to meet more challenges.
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When he returned home, he saw Li Niu's mother walking over with a basket of vegetables. When she saw that the courtyard door was wide open, she deliberately stopped and waved at Yue Xiu Xin who was in the courtyard.
"Lady Dan, are you still eating tofu today? I happened to be delivering tofu to Old Li's house, so I took two extra pieces.”As she spoke, she had already stepped through the courtyard door. She took out two pieces of tofu from the vegetable basket and placed them on the stone mill." Lady Dan, this tofu is still hot. Quick, try it and see if it's sweet."”
Yue Xiuzhen stood up to thank her, called her sister-in-law to pour tea, and let Aunt Li sit down. He knew very well that she had specially come here. Giving tofu was fake, but inquiring about the marriage was real.
"Aunt Li, I originally had a pretty good girl, but her family's situation…you definitely wouldn't be willing.”Yue Xiu Xin smiled. When her second sister-in-law came out with the tea, she found that Aunt Li was staring at her second sister-in-law. Her bright eyes were obviously counting on her wishful thinking. She laughed coldly in her heart. How dare he have designs on her second sister-in-law.
"Ahem, Auntie Li, what do you think of my second sister-in-law?”
Aunt Li was stunned by the question. She clapped her hands and laughed, saying,"Of course she's a good girl. I'm happy to see her. Who wouldn't be lucky to marry such a beautiful woman? Aiyoyo, this is really the fate of a family. I was still wondering who the good girl the Dan family's wife was talking about was. It was my sister-in-law.”
Yue Xiu Xi took a sip of tea and said," I won't hide it from Aunt Li. These two sisters of mine are treasures in my husband's hands. He dotes on them even more than his mother-in-law. Even if I say something harsh, my husband will scold them for ten days." If they shed a tear, the person who bullied them would bleed dry. Sigh, my husband dotes on them like they are his daughters.”
"Aiyoyo, I've really wronged you.”Aunt Li stole a glance at Tao's house. The two girls who heard this had dark expressions, especially the older one. She clenched her fists tightly as if she wanted to beat someone to death.
Aunt Li secretly laughed in her heart. It seemed that after she left, this Dan family's wife would be in trouble. She lowered her voice, as if afraid that someone would hear her, and said,"Since that's the case, why don't you get married early? It'll save you some trouble.”
Yue Xiu snorted." Who says so?" I also want them to get married as soon as possible. "But my husband said that there's no such number…" He pointed out a finger and said indignantly,"I'm sorry."He didn't agree."
Aunt Li also stretched out her index finger. After a moment of hesitation, she asked,"How much is this? A hundred taels?"
Yue Xiu shook her head." 10,000 taels of gold.”
"What? Ten thousand taels? Gold?" Aunt Li was so frightened that she plopped down on the ground and looked at Yue Xiuzhen in a daze. Not to mention ten thousand taels of gold, even a hundred taels of silver could make her wake up from her dream with a smile. He couldn't help but curl his lips and say sarcastically,""The husband of the Dan family is really dreaming. Could it be that his sister was a beauty with gold and silver ornaments? 10,000 taels of gold was the emperor's treasury. Hmph, I'll see. His sister can forget about getting married in this lifetime.”
Yue Xiuzhen nodded with a smile." Yes." So how much gold does Aunt Li want to marry my sister-in-law?”
"Aiyoyo, you can't joke about this.”Aunt Li immediately waved her hand and pleaded with a smile,"Lady Dan, please find a girl for my family's Da Niu. He didn't need a lot of dowry, as long as the girl had a good temper and the family was friendly.”
"Alright." Yue Xiuzhen nodded." Aunt Li, go home and wait for the news. I'll visit you in two days."”
"Lady Dan, thank you for your trouble." Aunt Li smiled and bowed before walking out of the Dan family with a basket.
Yue Xiuzhen packed up her teacup and came to Tao's house. She saw her angry sister-in-law, her unhappy sister-in-law, and the helpless little bun.
"Pin 'er, come and sit." Tao Zhi waved her hand and called her to sit on the stool beside her.
Yue Xiu Xin replied and bowed. She quietly walked over and sat beside Tao Zhi." Mother, you heard everything?”
"Yes, I am. I heard it." Tao closed his eyes and smiled." You did well.”
"Thank you, Mother." Yue Xiu's eyes turned red. Unexpectedly, her mother-in-law didn't scold her. Instead, she understood her painstaking efforts.
Yue Xiu looked at her two sisters-in-law and said,""Don't be angry. I have my reasons for saying this. Although Li Niu was a simple and honest person, his mother was extraordinary. If you marry into the family, you will only be bullied. If she could foresee that the future would not be good, why should she suffer?”
"Sister-in-law, you said you wanted ten thousand gold taels as a betrothal gift. Who would be willing to come?”Dan Xinru's face turned red as she spoke in a very soft voice.
"Have you forgotten what I said before?" Yue Xiu said with a smile.”
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