The next day, Xia Huohua drove his mule cart early in the morning with people and goods to work, as there were banquets being held every day for the past few days.
The Jin family's carriage also arrived before 9:00 AM. As soon as Xia Chunmei got into the carriage, Xia Qiumei chased after her, saying, "Sister, I also want to go into the city."
"I have important business to attend to today, so I can't take care of you. Next time when it's convenient, I'll take you, Dongmei, and Yaomei to the city for fun."
Xia Chunmei also planned to go to the population market to buy a man to be her fake husband, so that the child in her womb could be born legitimately, which would be very inconvenient with Xia Qiumei by her side.
Moreover, if we bring her along but not Dongmei and Yaomei, what will they think?
Yaomei is still young and doesn't understand, so she doesn't care about going to the county town. But Dongmei is already so old and knows things. She also wants to go to the county town, but she knows that Xia Chunmei is busy with important matters, so she sensibly didn't bring it up.
In this situation, taking only Xia Qiumei would be hurting Dongmei. Why should the sensible one suffer?
Bringing just one person wouldn't be suitable, and if you bring them all, how can she possibly manage them all? And how will she have time to do anything important?
"Sister, I promise I won't cause you any trouble. I'll be obedient. Please take me with you." Xia Qiumei held onto the carriage tightly.
“Dongmei has to study, take care of her younger sister, and feed so many chickens and ducks at home. Is she able to manage all that at such a young age? Be a good girl and stay home to take care of Yaomei. When you come back, I'll buy you both candied hawthorns.”
"I want to go! I want to go!" Xia Qiumei wouldn't listen to anyone. She had been to the county town once and thought it was so much fun. She could even brag about it to her friends in the village when she got back, so she was determined to go!
Xia Qiumei clung to the carriage, refusing to let go. The coachman, fearing he might hurt her, dared not make a move. After all, it was the eldest master and the young master who had personally instructed him to bring Xia Qiumei into the mansion.
Seeing that she wouldn't listen to reason, Xia Chunmei became very angry and said sternly, "Take your hand away!"
"Big sister..."
Xia Chunmei slapped her hand: "Take it away!"
"Waaah..." Xia Qiumei burst into tears.
Xia Chunmei ignored her and said to the driver, "Uncle, let's go, don't worry about her."
Since Xia Chunmei had said so, the driver had no choice but to comply.
When Xia Qiumei saw the carriage move, she tried to climb on again, but Xia Chunmei said coldly, "If you come along, you won't get any of the new clothes at home. You can try it if you don't believe me!"
Hearing this, Xia Qiumei dared not pursue the matter any further. She really wanted the new clothes, but she knew that her older sister meant what she said. When she said she wouldn't take her to the banquet, she really didn't.
Xia Qiumei watched Xia Chunmei's departing carriage and burst into tears.
*
The Jin residence.
Jin Wenyuan was already waiting at the door. Xu Jiamin felt very uncomfortable seeing Jin Wenyuan like this.
She had long admired Jin Yuntian and knew that he had remained unmarried for Jin Wenyuan's sake. So she had been trying to get close to and please Jin Wenyuan, but he had never been so enthusiastic towards her.
The carriage stopped at the door. Xu Jiamin suppressed her displeasure and stepped forward with a smile to greet her: "Is Miss Xia in the carriage?"
"I am Xia Chunmei." Xia Chunmei lifted the curtain and jumped down. "Xiao Yuan."
"Sister." Jin Wenyuan immediately came forward and took her hand.
Xu Jiamin originally thought that Xia Chunmei was just a country girl, and must be pale, thin, and slovenly, no different from a beggar.
But now that I've seen the real person, I'm dumbfounded.
With her appearance and demeanor, she doesn't look like a country girl at all.
Xu Jiamin immediately felt as if she were facing a formidable enemy!
Jin Yuntian can only belong to her; no one can take him away from her!
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