"What do you mean? What nonsense are you talking about, child? Being husband and wife isn't just about words, it also requires..." Fang Yuniang was interrupted by Zhao Shui before she could finish speaking.
“I know, Mother. I’m not a child anymore. I’ve grown up. I know that being husband and wife means getting married and having a wedding ceremony, and doing this and that together. Zhao Di and I have already had our wedding ceremony in the cave and done some mysterious things. We’ve already passed the test.”
Song Zhaodi covered her face, feeling too ashamed to face her future mother-in-law. How could this fool blurt out everything? He has no shame at all.
"Is it true that Zhao Di is being asked? Is Shui'er just making things up?" Fang Yuniang was somewhat shocked. If it was true, these two children were too bold.
“…Auntie, yes, it’s true. I’m willing to marry Ah Shui, and Ah Shui is willing to marry me. I don’t want to leave you, and I don’t want to leave the swamp.” Song Zhaodi had no choice but to tell the truth.
Now that things have come to this, what else can Fang Yuniang say? In fact, she should be happy. Her son has gotten married, and the weight on her heart as a mother has been lifted. She can finally face the ancestors of the Zhao family with a clear conscience.
Not long after, Song Zhaodi became pregnant, and the following year the child was born on a night with a very full moon. Fang Yuniang named the child Zhao Mingyue.
As Zhao Shui gradually matured, he brought back refugees from Chaimu Village one after another.
After the refugees were brought back, they worked with them to clear land, farm, and build houses. As more and more people were brought back, the swamp became more and more like a village.
"I'm old, my grave is almost in the ground, I'm powerless to help. Shui'er's health has always been poor, so there are some things I can only leave to Mingyue. Could you please promise me one thing?" Fang Yuniang looked at Zhu Qiuyu and the other two with a pleading expression.
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