Chapter 7 Going to the County

Transportation was very inconvenient in ancient times. Jiang Yuyan was almost exhausted just by walking the ten miles down the mountain. The small wound on the sole of her foot, which had already healed, was about to split open again.

Fortunately, when they arrived at the village, there was an oxcart taking people to the town. Xiao Yuanyan was a martial artist and had a fast pace, so he usually didn't ride, but for Jiang Yuyan, he reluctantly squeezed into the oxcart.

There are mostly men in the village, and those who are willing to ride in a ox cart are the elderly with young children or the occasional woman traveling.

It would be extremely awkward if Xiao Yuanyan, a tall and strong man, joined in.

It was still early at this time, so there were only Jiang Yuyan, Xiao Yuanyan, a woman from the same village and her son on the ox cart. The two husbands of this woman were following anxiously behind, probably because they were reluctant to spend the fare but were worried about her.

The woman was fat, dark, with a flat nose and thick lips. Jiang Yuyan saw several village women like this along the way. Her two husbands were handsome, but Jiang Yuyan was really surprised that the men were nervous about her despite their mismatched looks.

While Jiang Yuyan was secretly looking at others, others were also looking at her. Although she was wearing men's clothes, her figure was that of a real woman, and it was really hard to hide it.

Not only does she have a full chest, but her waist is also so thin, unlike the women in the village, who are strong from head to toe. However, she is wrapped up so tightly that you can't see her face at all.

Where did Xiao Yuanyan find this young lady?

The villagers, including the driver Li Erzhuang, were all muttering. Just looking at this figure is enough to make people lose their souls, and I wonder what kind of scenery is on his face?

Jiang Yuyan tried to sit still without looking around. The ox cart was bumpy, and the villagers were used to it, but she was crooked and always fell to one side. Fortunately, Xiao Yuanyan caught her in time, but he let go of her hand soon.

Jiang Yuyan then realized that Xiao Yuanyan was sitting on the outside in a reserved manner because he was afraid that she would roll off. Thinking of his careful care for her in the past few days, she suddenly felt warm in her heart.

It is common to add icing on the cake, but it is rare to help someone in need. Xiao Yuanyan's rescue of her was considered a gentleman's duty. Treating her so gently and considerately was beyond the scope of being a good person and doing good deeds.

It would be fine if she could make some money, but she is a pauper now! She can't be greedy for those beads, right?

Jiang Yuyan was very sure that he was not that kind of person.

Her instinct as a person born into a business family enabled her to quickly figure out the correct approach to the matter.

It can only be about appearance and feelings.

Given the current state of the country, it is not realistic for men to seek beauty alone, and it is impossible for them to easily have a casual relationship like modern men. So they can only seek affection or a relationship based on appearance.

But emotional matters are the most complicated propositions in the world.

Jiang Yuyan was thinking in confusion. She admitted that she was somewhat touched. But she used to be cold-hearted and could not help but feel discouraged and cautious about feelings.

In modern times, the people around her are all very smart. On weekdays, they are drinking and chatting, but few of them are sincere. Men are wary of approaching her, while women are jealous or flattering. She seems to have never relaxed.

That 18-year-old young heart was filled with layers upon layers. She didn't dare, and couldn't give it up easily. Otherwise, wouldn't she be like her mother Gu Ran?

But this doesn't mean that because her parents' relationship failed, she is indifferent to or even rejects relationships. On the contrary, because it is rare, she likes truly good people and respects true relationships. Therefore, she must be very sure and responsible before she can do it.

In her opinion, Xiao Yuanyan was a very good person, different from the men she had met before. He was upright and although he lived in the mountains, he had the demeanor of a gentleman.

She was very relaxed and natural around him, showing signs of letting go of her nature, just as the saying goes, "grey hair is as new as ever, love is as old as ever."

If such a man likes me, I should be more careful, lest I find myself only grateful to him in the end, and he is still involved in it even though we can't be husband and wife. Isn't that turning a benefactor into an enemy?

Jiang Yuyan shook her head, dispelling the mixed thoughts in her mind. Thinking too much is too tiring. Now she should quickly settle down, sell Haizhu, buy a house, and find a living. First, she should find a place to live.

Soon the oxcart arrived at the town, which was also called Qingxi Town. There were many shops on the street, but if you wanted to buy some better clothes, you had to go to the county town of Linxian. So the two of them did not stop, rented a horse carriage at the carriage shop and headed straight to the county.

When Jiang Yuyan saw Xiao Yuanyan paying the money, she couldn't help but be shocked. In ancient times, the cost of raising horses was high and transportation fees were very expensive. It turned out that it cost two hundred coins for this trip.

Anyway, she was not worried about having too many debts. Jiang Yuyan thought that she had a priceless sea pearl in her arms, and she would pay him back with the silver later.

The carriage was indeed much more comfortable than the ox-drawn carriage. She lifted the curtain and looked at the scenery and things outside curiously.

As expected, there are very few women on the street. Even if there are any, they are surrounded by a group of men. Not to mention their appearance, you can't even see a corner of their clothes.

Jiang Yuyan looked at the strange stalls on the roadside for a long time, and even silently evaluated the names and design styles of each merchant. At this time, she suddenly came back to her senses and felt that Xiao Yuanyan had not spoken for a long time. She thought to herself: Will Xiao Yuanyan think that I am a bumpkin who just came to the city?

She turned around suddenly and found that the man was already obsessed with her.

Being caught red-handed, Xiao Yuanyan hurriedly turned his head to look at the scenery on the other side, but his ears and neck were cooked.

Jiang Yuyan watched with great interest, "A man who is so easily shy..."

It's quite cute.

When the two arrived at Lin County, it was almost noon. Xiao Yuanyan took Jiang Yuyan to find a restaurant and sit down.

Jiang Yuyan originally wanted to find a seat downstairs to have a simple meal, but Xiao Yuanyan insisted on going to the second floor and asking for a private room.

This private room has a minimum consumption and tea fee similar to modern times, which costs a lot more than the lobby downstairs.

In fact, when Xiao Yuanyan led Jiang Yuyan off the carriage, he discovered that there were many more tails.

All of these people rushed into the Lotus House. They looked up at the second floor from time to time. This was because the woman's figure was too attractive, with a curvy figure and a waist that could be held in one hand. There was no one like her in the entire Dayue Kingdom. Even if they didn't know what her face looked like, it was enough to make them imagine.

It was a pity that the man took the young lady to a private room upstairs, completely cutting her off from prying eyes.

There were constant whispers downstairs, and some people even shouted loudly, "How could this big and strong man marry such a slim young lady!"

The men of Dayue Kingdom are generally handsome, with a touch of the romantic style of the Wei and Jin Dynasties. It is also common for some of them to draw their eyebrows and put on powder.

In the eyes of the Great Yue country, Xiao Yuanyan is just an average-looking person, not outstanding. In addition, he has a tall stature, about eight feet tall, and his eyebrows and eyes are not very delicate. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is "big and rough" in the Great Yue country.

Xiao Yuanyan had excellent hearing, and his face darkened after hearing this. But when he saw Jiang Yuyan taking off her veil to eat, he thought in frustration: What they said was actually right!

After the meal, Xiao Yuanyan quickly took Jiang Yuyan to pay the bill and left.

At this time, Jiang Yuyan also vaguely realized that some people were following her, and the noise was so loud that she could hear it.

"This must be a beauty!"

"Who is this guy?"

"I bet she's prettier than Yu Zhizhi, the most beautiful girl in the city!"

“You haven’t seen…”

Jiang Yuyan felt a little impatient. Anyone would be annoyed by so many perverts following them. So she turned her head and glared at him silently.

Although her expression could not be seen because she was wearing a veil, her silent posture revealed her displeasure and the desire to keep strangers away.

The young men suddenly became nervous and speechless.

Xiao Yuanyan, who was included in the acquaintance circle, was overwhelmed by the situation. He had been half a body behind Jiang Yuyan to protect her closely, but now he mustered up the courage and stepped forward to hold her hand.

Jiang Yuyan was startled, and lowered her eyes to look at the hands hidden under the wide sleeves of the two people. The palms of her hands were warm and wet, just like the sticky atmosphere between the two people.

And those hands were even shaking a little.

Sensing the other party's nervousness, Jiang Yuyan obediently did not break free, but sighed in her heart.

Although she didn't want to do it so quickly, since she didn't reject it, she had to let it go. Besides, she was gentle and would give face to those she cared about.

Xiao Yuanyan, who was accepted, looked forward and could no longer stop smiling. Her little hands were soft, warm, and as delicate as silk.

He knew what this hand-holding meant. From now on, his body and soul could only belong to her. But he had no choice. How could anyone else be interested in her after seeing her? !

At this moment he felt a pleasure he had never felt before, as if his body and mind had been soaked in hot water, with heat boiling everywhere.