Just as she was enjoying a relaxing bath, a familiar figure arrived outside the Yan family's gate.
Shi Xiaohe knocked on Yan Xia's door, but there was no response.
"Strange, is no one home at my aunt's house?"
Even though the door was open, she wouldn't go in if no one was home.
These are the rules of conduct.
Just as she was about to leave, Jin Fu stood behind her carrying buckets of water and asked her a question.
"Who are you?"
Shi Xiaohe turned around.
Looking at the somewhat familiar man in front of her, she thought he must be Aunt Yan's son.
His age is somewhat similar to Jin Fu's.
"I'm Shi Xiaohe. Before, when I was in town, my aunt lent me money to buy medicine for my grandfather, but he had a fever and stayed at the clinic for several days. He only came back today, so..."
"By the way, are you Brother Jinfu? Please return this purse to your aunt. Tell her you're sorry for breaking your promise. Grandpa is seriously ill, so you're only returning the money to your aunt today. I knocked on the door just now, but no one was home."
Shi Xiaohe handed the purse to Jin Fu.
Although the two were from the same village, Jin Fu had been working in the fields since he was old enough to understand things, and had almost never seen Shi Xiaohe.
It just so happens that the Shi family only has one acre of land behind their house, so Shi Xiaohe rarely appears in the sight of the villagers.
Except when I go to town to sell handkerchiefs.
Looking at the woman in front of him, whose beauty was no less than that of Yuefang.
Jin Fu was stunned for a moment.
He blankly accepted the purse.
"Okay, I'll tell Mom."
"Hey, thank you so much, Brother Jinfu! I heard you were born in spring and I was born in autumn, so is it alright for me to call you 'brother'? Remember to tell Auntie for me, I'll personally visit her to thank her another day. Oh dear, my silly brain! Here's a bag of shortbread, I just bought it in town, it tastes really good, you can have some. I'm off now, see you later—"
Shi Xiaohe hung the bag of pastries on Jin Fu's carrying pole and walked away with a smile.
Jin Fu was left standing there dumbfounded.
This was the first time he had ever met someone with such a personality...
so....
Jin Fu is illiterate and doesn't know how to describe it, if Yan Xia were present.
I should tell him.
Shi Xiaohe's personality is like a little sun.
It makes you want to get closer.
Especially when she smiles, the corners of her eyes crinkle.
So endearing.
Jin Fu felt some discomfort in his chest, so he put down the carrying pole.
He held a purse in his left hand and covered his chest with his right.
My heart is beating so fast...
It seems like this is the first time in his life he's jumped so fast. He's never felt this way when he saw Yuefang before.
That's really strange....
When Yan Xia got home, she had already taken a shower.
What are you holding in your hand?
Seeing that her eldest son had an extra bag in his hand, Yan Xia asked curiously.
"Mother, Shi Xiaohe just came by. She said she's returning your purse. Her grandfather is seriously ill and she only returned to the village today, so she couldn't keep her promise. Mother, please don't blame her. She's had a hard time too. Here, take the purse and these pastries, they were given to you by her too."
Yan Xia was a little puzzled by how much her eldest son cared about Shi Xiaohe.
Her son doesn't seem to know Shi Xiaohe, so why is he pleading for her?
However, she didn't think much of it, took the purse, and weighed it in her hand.
They weighed about the same, so I didn't even count them, and just put them around my waist and tied them up.
"Seriously ill? Wasn't it just a cold? How did it get so serious?"
Looking at the pastry in my hand, it was quite heavy and obviously not cheap.
This girl really knows how to get along with people.
"I don't know. I see dark circles under her eyes, she probably hasn't slept well for several days."
"Mom has nothing to do anyway, so I'll go check on her. You go back to work in the fields. We'll have shortbread for dinner; it won't keep for long. When your younger siblings come back, remember to tell them not to cook."
"Yes, Mother."
Jin Fu picked up a carrying pole, took the buckets, and went to the fields to water the plants.
Yan Xia arrived at Shi Xiaohe's house based on her memory.
Just as I was about to knock on the door, I heard a familiar voice inside.
"Getting married tomorrow? That's too fast. Even if you don't want a dowry, you have to think about yourself. You can't just marry anyone, whether human or dog. I know you want to fulfill your grandfather's wish, but..."
"Grandma Xu, please, my grandpa is dying..." Shi Xiaohe's voice became softer.
"As long as we can get married tomorrow, I'll marry whoever it is. You know, my grandfather is my only family, and I don't want him to leave with regrets."
Shi Xiaohe's eyes were brimming with tears.
"This... well, never mind, Grandma will help you. There's a family in the next village with good family values, they're just a bit poor. Their grandson is filial and capable, you two will surely be able to make a good life together. I'll go ask them later, and if they agree, you can get married tomorrow."
Matchmaker Xu gave in.
"Thank you, Grandma Xu, thank you so much."
The sounds from inside the door were sometimes loud and sometimes soft, making them difficult to hear clearly, but Yan Xia could roughly guess what they were.
It seems that the old master of the Shi family is not going to make it, and in order to fulfill her grandfather's regret, Shi Xiaohe plans to get married before he dies.
I have to say, this girl is truly filial.
As Yan Xia recalled her eldest son's reaction, a plan began to form in her mind.
She pushed open the Shi family's door and shouted to the two of them, "My Jin Fu has agreed!"
Both Xu the matchmaker and Shi Xiaohe were stunned.
"Answer, promise what?"
"I agree to marry you. The bride price is five taels of silver, plus a gilded hairpin and two new sets of clothes! We'll get married tomorrow—"
Yan Xia continued speaking.
Since the Zhao family went back on their word, she would find another wife to marry. As for not asking for a dowry, Yan Xia didn't care at all. She wasn't the kind of person to take advantage of someone's misfortune. Xiao He was a good person and deserved to be treated well.
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