Chapter 84 Chapter 84 Jinjiang Authentic
Tao Jinrong couldn't control his expression, and the corners of his mouth began to twitch twice, as if he was neither crying nor laughing.
Peach Blossom Madness... What an accurate adjective...
This Taoist priest’s calculations are really accurate.
"Okay..."
She wiped the sweat from her forehead helplessly. Some things just happened, and once they happened, she had to accept them. There was no other way. She could only do her best and leave the rest to fate. Some people just had to go crazy, and there was nothing she could do about it.
"I can naturally protect my wife, don't worry."
Qin Sizhao said this to the old Taoist priest. Tao Jinrong knew that this was also said to her. She couldn't help but feel a warm and secure feeling in her heart.
This feeling of security, stability, warmth and reliability was something she had never experienced in those six years. She thought that this was the feeling she had when she was a child snuggling up to her mother.
Because she had lost something before, she would cherish it extra when she got it again. She looked at the small mole at the corner of his eye and thought that she should also cherish Qin Sizhao.
She must never let down the person who treated her best in the world.
Tao Jinrong took his arm and he helped her into the carriage. The two just smiled at each other and tacitly agreed that neither of them would mention the three words "peach blossom ecstasy".
After getting off the carriage, Tao Jinrong took a look and said with a smile:
"Hey, this place is pretty good."
The three-story courtyard and the independent main house are neither too big to be difficult to manage nor too small to be cramped. The walls are made of clean blue bricks, and behind the house is a tall old tree, casting a green shade.
"This place is considered a city. After all, the conditions in my hometown are still a bit worse. I haven't found a suitable house like this."
He explained.
Tao Jinrong reached out and stroked his hair.
"My parents would be happy for me if they knew I could live in the city."
Seeing that there was no one around, she gently kissed Qin Sizhao on the cheek.
His face felt as if petals were brushing against it, and Qin Sizhao blinked.
He had gotten used to being kissed by her these past few days and didn't show any particular surprise, but he felt sweet in his heart.
He opened the door and led Tao Jinrong in. Turning back, he smiled and said to her:
"I hired Aunt Li to come and clean it every seven days. It should be clean inside."
He led Tao Jinrong into the main room and asked her to rest there for a while. He went to clean the room, boil water and make the bed.
"Rong'er, I've boiled the water. You can go take a shower. Just throw your clothes on the chair and I'll wash them later."
He handed her a cloth for wiping herself.
Although she hadn't done these chores for a long time and was very unfamiliar with them, she still felt a little embarrassed when she was idle and saw Qin Sizhao busying around.
Forget it, I'll just wash the small clothes while taking a shower.
After entering the bathroom, she quickly took off all her clothes and threw them on the chair beside her, then got into the steaming hot tub. The water temperature was just right.
There were bath beans nearby to scrub her. After she washed herself clean, she took a small wooden bucket and squatted on the ground to scrub her bellyband and panties together, and wrung out the underwear with her wrists.
After washing, she simply dried herself, put on her newly bought undershirt, and went out carrying the washed undershirt.
"A Zhao, where do you hang the clothes?"
Qin Sizhao turned his face away, his ears red, and didn't dare to look at her.
Her hair was still wet, as was her body. Her undershirt was only a thin layer, and when it came into contact with water, it clung to her body, leaving no trace of her bellyband... because she was obviously not wearing one, and the bellyband was wetly clutched in her hand.
He held out his hand and said:
"Give it to me, I'll hang it up for you."
He took her panties and bellyband, went to the backyard, and wrung them out. He had strong hands and could squeeze out a lot of water.
He unfolded the bellyband, which was plain and had a few small lavender orchids embroidered on it. Qin Sizhao tried hard to forget her careless behavior this morning. She calmly hung the bellyband on the clothesline and carefully fixed it with a small clip.
He has always been very meticulous in his work, quick and efficient, and is also good at storing things, so this little chore is naturally no problem for him.
He saw a man from afar who was about to walk in carelessly.
"Brother Xiao Qin, you're back? Why didn't you tell me first? Are you still a good friend?"
This man is Li Zhang. He has a carefree and outgoing personality. He was his classmate when he was in school. He was a few years older than him and liked to get close to everyone. He used to be a ninth-rank official, but he couldn't make it and resigned.
"Don't come in yet."
Thinking of Tao Jinrong's clothes hanging on the clothesline, he quickly took the long pole and drove him out through the back door.
"Go through the main entrance."
He frowned, held the long pole, and spoke in a rather tough tone.
Seeing him begging like a beggar, Li Zhang was quite angry. He pointed at his face and frowned and said:
"We are all brothers. We finally meet each other. Why are you chasing me away?"
"My wife is still in the backyard. It would be very inconvenient for you to come in rashly. Please go through the main gate. I will inform my wife first."
Li Zhang seemed to be deflated, rolled his eyes and said with a smile:
"I know. Luckily I brought you flour and chicken, and some vegetables I grew myself."
He raised the live chicken in his left hand high up. The chicken held its head up and made a mournful clucking sound, indicating that it was still alive.
"You can leave your things behind."
There was only a big market in the morning where one could buy food, and the small bag of flour and a chicken he was carrying really came in handy.
"Hey, Xiao Qin, you are so rude."
Li Zhang laughed and cursed a few times, but still walked out of the main gate in an orderly manner.
Qin Sizhao walked in through the back door. If he lived alone, he wouldn't think it was a big deal, but now that he lived with Tao Jinrong, he felt that the place should be home to two big dogs with red eyes that would rush up and bite strangers.
"Rong'er, there are guests coming. Do you want to stay in the dormitory or go out to meet them?"
She had already put on a thick coat and was sitting in front of the mirror combing her thick black hair. Her black hair was like a pure black background, outlining the slender and delicate side profile.
Tao Jinrong looked at himself in the mirror. His coat was thicker, so there was nothing strange about his chest. His hair was almost dry.
The only problem is that the material of the undershirt is a bit rough, and it aches a bit, making me blush with the slightest movement.
"Do you have any strips of cloth? I'll wrap it up for now."
"Why, do you want a bandage?"
He came closer with concern.
"Are you injured somewhere? Let me take a look."
Tao Jinrong's face turned red instantly. She pushed him aside. Her chest felt numb and painful again, and her face turned even redder.
"You take it when I tell you to. You don't understand."
"What's wrong? Are you having your period? I know how to use a menstrual belt. I need to keep it clean. It's normal. There's nothing to be embarrassed about."
"No...I haven't had my period yet."
If she was having her period, she wouldn't blush like this. Menstruation only happens once a month, there's nothing to be surprised about.
She lowered her head and said timidly:
"Go get it quickly and don't ask any more questions."
Qin Sizhao sighed and had to obediently get the gauze and hand it to her.
"You go out for a while."
She was a little angry and her cheeks were slightly red.
Although Qin Sizhao was thoughtful, he didn't understand what was going on and went out with some doubts in his heart.
Tao Jinrong took off his shirt, wrapped the strip of cloth tightly around his chest, fixed it, and then put his middle and outer garments back on one by one.
She simply tied up her hair with a plain hairpin, and after making sure that she looked dignified and fine, she walked out with confidence.
Qin Sizhao was standing outside waiting for her. Her eyes sparkled as she smiled at him:
"Let's go, don't keep the guests waiting."
The chickens crawled around in the yard on their claws, stretching and retracting their necks, and pecking at grass seeds and insects with their sharp beaks.
Li Zhang sat in the guest room outside, feeling puzzled. Qin Sizhao had always said that he went to Beijing to take the imperial examination in order to have money to find his lost wife, but he never believed it.
After all, there are so many fathers-in-law who want to marry their daughters to him. He always thought that it was a pretext to keep away romantic interests, but he didn't expect that he really found one. He wanted to see what kind of beauty could make him think about her for so long. It was really strange.
Qin Sizhao came over with a kettle and a teacup.
"I haven't bought any tea yet. Just have a sip of hot water. It's hard for you to bring so many things here in such hot weather."
He looked up and saw a girl in plain clothes standing behind Qin Sizhao. She had no makeup on and only wore a plain hairpin. She looked a little arrogant and didn't seem to like to talk to people.
When he saw Tao Jinrong's face, he suddenly realized why Qin Sizhao had traveled thousands of miles to find her.
But such a beautiful girl, wandering outside for so long...
He thought it would be better for him to talk less.
"This is my classmate, Li Zhang."
"oh……"
Tao Jinrong was still a little shy and looked a little embarrassed.
"This is my wife, her last name is Tao."
Li Zhang started chatting about family matters:
"Brother Qin, did you pass the provincial examination? I haven't heard from you in a long time."
"No, I just want to save some money for my trip to see my wife."
Li Zhang decided not to ask where he found it, and simply changed the subject:
"What are you planning to do when you get back?"
"Spend some time with my wife first, and then become a teacher when you have some free time."
"The county magistrate's son is ten years old and needs a teacher. Would you like to recommend yourself?"
"Forget it, I don't need money for now."
This was true. He had already made the mental preparation to redeem Tao Jinrong from the brothel. He had saved a lot of money in the past six years by living frugally.
Fortunately, the situation was much more optimistic than he had imagined.
He looked at her standing timidly behind him and felt inexplicably softened.
"This county magistrate has a son in his old age, and he's eager to find talented people. He might even take the initiative to visit the thatched cottage three times..."
Qin Sizhao felt a headache when he heard this, and it would be better not to come.
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