The woman's voice was very soft, and if you listened carefully, it was even a little sweet. Shen Changliu inexplicably opened his palm to accept the coin. The coin was still warm. Without thinking much, he put it in his pocket and continued walking out.

Pei Lin quickly followed, gossiping, "Senior brother, do you think she's really going to become a female doctor? Will she come to our Ren'an Hall?"

Mind your own business.

Pei Lin's gossip-loving expression intensified. He had mentioned other women to Shen Changliu before, but he always remained silent. This time, however, he replied with four words—a full four words!

No, what if his senior brother marries her? What would he call that silly girl?

What is my senior's wife's name?

What is the name of the younger sister of my senior brother's wife?

Aaaaaah!!!

Never mind, he'll just call her Little Fool!

Meanwhile, the silly Yunling was squatting in front of an oak tree when she suddenly sneezed loudly, startling Yun Ruochun who was standing nearby.

"Ling-jie, have you caught a cold?"

"No."

Even so, Yunling still pulled her collar tighter, picked up her small knife and axe and chopped down the small oak tree in front of her. "Alright, Auntie, let's go down the mountain."

"That's it? You only cut such a small piece?"

"Auntie, don't underestimate this little thing, it can be used to make wax bowls."

"What? Bowls? If they can be used to make bowls, then cut down a few more and take them back."

Yunling was amused by Yun Ruochun's words and laughed without explaining. Yun Ruochun didn't know what Yunling was laughing at, but since Yunling found it funny, she laughed too.

The two men's laughter carried far and wide through the valley, laughing away the winter solstice and soon welcoming the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month. This year, the whole family went to the city to shop again, only this time they met a new acquaintance.

When Madam Hu saw Granny Yun and Yun Ling from afar, she went up to greet them, "Old sister, do you still remember me?"

"Of course I remember." Old Lady Yun quickly told Yun Ruochun and Yun Ruoxia, who were standing behind her, to greet her, "Quickly, quickly greet your Aunt Hu."

"I've met Aunt Hu."

Madam Hu's eyes were fixed on Yun Ruochun. She had taken a liking to Yun Ruochun at first glance; her face suggested an honest and kind person, exactly the kind of simple-minded, guileless person her family needed most.

Whether she is diligent or not, whether she helps with chores or not, is not important at all. They have their own servants and young men, so there's no need for her to suffer this injustice.

Hu excitedly stepped forward and took Yun Ruochun's hand. The moment she touched the calluses on Yun's hand, she knew that this was the daughter that Old Lady Yun had brought a portrait to arrange a blind date with.

"Good boy, have you had lunch yet? Shengfu Restaurant is just ahead, let's go eat together."

Old Lady Yun and Yun Ling already understood, and Zhang Shi and Yun Ruoxia quickly realized what was going on, leaving only the dumbfounded Yun Chu and the bewildered Yun Ruochun.

This meal was eaten at Shengfu Restaurant.

Manager Zhou was already surprised to see Yun Ruoxia bring people to dine, but when he saw Madam Hu and Madam Hu holding Yun Ruochun's hand, he was all mixed with panic, surprise and joy.

When did they become acquainted with Madam Qin, the county magistrate's wife?

Moreover, everyone in this circle knows that the county magistrate is extremely afraid of his wife. When Madam Hu gave birth to Qin Dalang, she complained that it hurt and that she would never have another child. As a result, Master Qin didn't dare to utter a single word and didn't have a single concubine or mistress.

Over the years, many people have envied Madam Hu, and many have wanted to marry their daughters to Qin Dalang, hoping to find a powerful patron in the Qin family. But Madam Hu has always refused, saying there's no rush. Yet today, she has taken the hand of a young woman.

What's going on here? The Yun family is probably on their way to heaven! One daughter married the county magistrate's son, and they have three more. I wonder which influential people they're connected to. They're going to be extraordinary in the future.

Shopkeeper Zhou's face was all smiles as he hurriedly led the people to the private room. Now, Old Lady Yun and the others understood that this Madam Hu was no ordinary person.

Yun Ruochun slowly withdrew her hand, afraid of causing any trouble. Madam Hu's expression changed, and Old Madam Yun tried to smooth things over:

"Little sister, I told you before that my daughter is strong enough to kill a wild boar, and I wasn't kidding. I'm just worried that you might break your hand while holding her."

Mrs. Hu said happily, "I'm not that delicate. I would break if you just pulled me. But it's good that you're strong. Who says women have to be weak and have to stay at home embroidering? We are human beings too, and we have things we want to do."

Yun Ruochun was shocked to hear these words from Madam Hu, but at the same time she realized that this was a matchmaking arrangement for her.

Why was her mother so eager to marry her off? She didn't even know what the man looked like or what his personality was like. What if he was a scoundrel like Lin Sanlang who beat women, or a Wu Sanlang who didn't respect women? Wouldn't she be living in a pit of fire for the rest of her life?

Yun Ruochun was seething with anger, and even the most delicious dishes lost their appeal. She would only eat a few bites before giving up.

Hu believed that Yun Ruochun was shy, and she became even happier when she saw her.

After the meal, after Madam Hu left, Old Madam Yun and Madam Zhang continued shopping, while Yun Ling and the others also sought out peddlers to buy new trinkets. However, Yun Ruochun was not in the mood for this and remained sullen, not saying a word.

Yunling hooked her finger around hers and asked softly, "Auntie, what's wrong?"

Yun Ruochun hesitated, but quickly stopped herself from speaking. In her mind, Yun Ling was just an eight-year-old child, so what could she understand? She decided not to say anything.

"But what about Aunt Hu? Grandma hasn't agreed yet, and you're already getting anxious."

"If she hadn't agreed, would they have been chatting so happily?"

Yunling laughed before she could speak, "You just don't understand, those people..."

Yunling recounted the whole process of how her mother arranged a blind date for Yun Ruochun, which made everyone burst into laughter. Yun Ruoxia snorted, "Who says you have to be stingy if you can't see someone's nose? I'm not that kind of person."

"Talk is no use. We'll only believe you if you buy all of these things."

Yun Ruoxia had just heard the peddler say that it would cost 128 coins in total. 128 coins could buy a lot of things, and she didn't want to be a fool. She immediately took off running, but Yun Ruochun caught her in less than two steps.

Yunling quickly stepped forward to tickle her, and Yunchu also stepped forward to look for her waist bag. The four of them were laughing and chatting, which attracted many people to buy things. To express his gratitude, the peddler gave them an extra box of sour fruit candy.

**

Before she knew it, it was Yunling's favorite day—the second day of the Lunar New Year—when she would return to her maternal grandmother's house. She could go into the mountains to search for treasure again. However, she spotted someone she didn't want to see from afar, instantly ruining her good mood.

"Why is that idiot here too?"

Yun Chu followed Yun Ling's gaze and saw Pei Lin. She couldn't help but chime in, "That's right, why is he here too?"