"Brother Wu." Zhao Dahua quietly arrived at Wu Yong's door with her things and gently knocked.

Wu Yong hurriedly opened the door, saw Zhao Dahua, quickly pulled her in, closed the door, and hugged her tightly.

"Big Flower, I think about you day and night!" Wu Yong was almost frantic with worry; they were leaving tomorrow!

“I miss Brother Wu just as much. Look, I’ve brought you some money, and not just money, I’ve also brought you some food and supplies.” Zhao Dahua held up the basket in her hand and pulled Wu Yong into the house together.

After Wu Yong went inside, he quickly searched the basket and found the five taels of silver he wanted, as well as clothes, shoes, and some food.

He was instantly moved and said, "Da Hua, you're so good to me."

"Of course, Brother Wu, if I'm not good to you, who else can I be good to?" Zhao Dahua looked at Wu Yong with infatuation.

Knowing that this separation would last for quite some time, Wu Yong hugged Da Hua tightly...

After a heated exchange, the two snuggled together.

Zhao Dahua asked, "Brother Wu, how long will it take you to come back this time?"

"It will probably take about two months." Wu Yong roughly calculated that going to the capital for the exam, waiting for the results, and then staying in the capital for a while after passing would take about two or three months.

"It'll be so long. People will miss you." Zhao Dahua said reluctantly, hugging Wu Yong's waist tightly.

Wu Yong gently patted Zhao Dahua's shoulder and said, "I'll miss you too, Dahua. Stay home and wait for me."

"Brother Wu, I've heard that there are countless beauties in the capital. Will you forget about her when the time comes?" Zhao Dahua asked.

"How could that be? Silly Da Hua, you're my darling. I could forget anyone but you." Wu Yong's sweet words flowed effortlessly, making Zhao Da Hua feel delighted.

"I miss Brother Wu every single day too," Zhao Dahua said coquettishly as she snuggled into Wu Yong's arms.

Wu Yong's expression darkened, and he flipped over and pressed down on her...

When Da Hua was about to leave, it was already quite late. Wu Yong said with some reluctance, "Why don't you stay here tonight? Tell your mother-in-law that you'll stay at Aunt Zhao's place for the night. I'm leaving tomorrow morning, and we haven't seen each other for so long. I'd like you to stay with me tonight."

"But~" Zhao Dahua was conflicted. She naturally wanted to stay, as she didn't want to go back and face that idiot Zhao Daniu, but she was also afraid of being seen by others.

“There are no buts. I’m going to the capital soon. When I come back, I’ll be an official, and you’ll be my wife,” Wu Yong continued to coax.

With the beautiful woman in his arms, he felt rather smug and didn't want to let go.

Zhao Dahua was so confused by what she was being said that she immediately nodded and said, "Then wait for me, I'll go tell my mother."

"Okay, I'll wait for you at home." Wu Yong nodded.

Zhao Dahua hurriedly went to Granny Zhao to tell her what had happened. Granny Zhao felt it was a bit risky; what if someone found out?

But then I thought it was a good thing that the two of them had a good relationship. Besides, Wu Yong would be back in a month or two, and then his daughter would get a divorce. It was the most important thing to keep the man's heart at this time!

So she nodded and said, "Okay, go tell your mother-in-law that I'm not feeling well and I need you to come back and take care of me."

Zhao Dahua hugged Granny Zhao and said happily, "Mother is still the best to me."

Zhao Dahua hurriedly returned to Zhao Dazui's side. Zhao Dazui was naturally unhappy, but although her daughter-in-law was useless at everything, she was very filial to her mother, so she couldn't say anything and could only nod reluctantly.

Zhao Dahua happily finished getting ready and went straight to Wu Xiucai's place.

The two spent the night in a very intimate and affectionate manner.

The next day, just as dawn broke, Wu Yong packed his bags and prepared to leave. Because Zhao Dahua wanted to see him off, the two of them wanted to leave the village early to avoid being seen by others.

However, by sheer coincidence, Li Rouniang and her daughter, who were practicing kung fu early in the morning, saw them.

"Mother, are those my aunt and Scholar Wu?" Erni, with her sharpest eyes, pointed at the backs of the two sneaky figures and asked.

Li Rouniang frowned as well. These two were carrying a bundle so early in the morning. Where were they going? Were they going to elope?

"You two are up early today." Mo Bei arrived at this moment.

“Mo Bei, I think those two people walking ahead look like my aunt and Scholar Wu. I have to go check them out. You take Erni to practice today.” After saying that, Li Rou Niang quietly followed.

Erni tugged at Mo Bei's sleeve and said, "Master, I want to go and see too."

"Little kids shouldn't go and join in the fun. You obediently run three laps around the village, then go to Grandpa Mo's place. I'll go with your mother." Mo Bei was also very curious, but he couldn't let his good apprentice learn bad habits.

Erni pouted: "Only the master is allowed to set fires, but the apprentice is not allowed to light lamps."

Mo Bei tapped Erni's head and said, "That's like saying the magistrate can set fires but the common people can't even light lamps, and you can't just change things."

Erni made a face and started running in circles, and Mo Bei followed quietly.

Li Rouniang hid behind a tree at a distance, while Mo Bei hid behind another tree. Li Rouniang saw Mo Bei, and the two exchanged a brief glance before falling silent.

On the path, one could hear Wu Yong and Zhao Dahua bidding each other a reluctant farewell:

"Brother Wu, you must remember to come back and marry Da Hua after you graduate from high school." Zhao Da Hua hugged Wu Yong tenderly.

Wu Yong was somewhat moved by her sincerity, and he swore, "Da Hua, don't worry, I will always remember your kindness to me, how could I possibly betray you?"

"Brother Wu, it's all Li Rou Niang's fault. If it weren't for her, I would already be your wife." Zhao Da Hua was so sad that tears streamed down her face when she thought about it.

"Dahua, when I return as an official, neither Zhao Dazui and his family nor that wicked woman Li Rouniang will have a good end. You can do whatever you want with them then." Wu Yong gently wiped away Zhao Dahua's tears and said viciously.

“Yes, I believe in Brother Wu.” Zhao Dahua nodded heavily, looking at Wu Yong with deep affection.

It was still early when Wu Yong saw the grove of trees and thought of the day they eloped. The two of them had been in a similar grove of trees when the night was still dark.

Wu Yong thought that he should make up for that regret from back then today.

So he grabbed Zhao Dahua and led her into the woods...

However, what he didn't know was that behind the tree on their left was Li Rouniang, and behind the tree on their right was Mo Bei. The two of them were extremely embarrassed.

Afterwards, Wu Yong packed his bags and prepared to leave.

Zhao Dahua watched Wu Yong's retreating figure, then hugged him from behind and said, "Brother Wu, you must never forget me."

"Dahua, I will never betray you in this life!" Wu Yong said, and strode forward.

"Brother Wu, remember to think of me!" Zhao Dahua waved her handkerchief vigorously from behind.