Ding Heli and the other two kept a close eye on the herbal medicine workshop, working diligently to process the last batch of herbs so as not to delay their trip in mid-February.
Time flies when you're busy.
On February 12th, everyone put down their work and gathered at the entrance of the village.
The medicinal herbs were loaded onto the carts one by one. There was only one horse-drawn carriage with a sidecar, while the herbs on the other carriages were wrapped tightly with layers of oilcloth to prevent even a drop of rainwater from getting in.
The strongest men from every household in the village stood at the village entrance, leading their donkeys, knives hanging from their waists, their spirits high, listening to their families' earnest instructions.
Among the crowd, the tall and robust Hu Wenhua stood out.
Ding Jiajia was also among the crowd seeing them off, her cheeks already flushed. Just as she was hesitating, she saw that tall figure walking towards her.
Hu Wenhua couldn't bear to look away and whispered, "If you're feeling down or bored while I'm away, go chat with my sister and the others."
The work at the herbal medicine shop was over, and Jiajia could finally rest, but he was about to go on a long trip.
He wasn't worried about her going on a long trip, but he was worried about her being bored and having nothing to do in the village all by herself.
"Yes, I... I can also go with Aunt Hu to plant medicinal herbs," Ding Jiajia said softly, suppressing her shyness.
Hu Wenhua disagreed: "Working in the fields isn't suitable for you. I've already told my mother."
He even got a scolding from his mother!
Mother said she wasn't stupid. Qin Yilin raised Jiajia to be fair and tender, and she took Jiajia to farm. So, when others raised her like a swan, she raised her like a goose when she came to her own home?
Or did she still think that Jiajia couldn't live without her son, and kept pestering her? When her son came back, well, the promised wife had run away without stopping, faster than a rabbit!
Not worried about farming or hard labor, Hu Wenhua added with concern, "Don't pay any attention to the three Fan brothers! If any other young men dare to make a move on you, tell my sister first, and I'll deal with them when I get back."
Ding Jiajia chuckled, her eyes curving like crescent moons, and whispered, "Everyone in the village knows we're talking about marriage now. I'm not so good that anyone can't live without me, so don't worry."
Besides, which of the village boys doesn't follow Wenhua's lead? They'd love to keep an eye on her for him, to prevent anyone else from offending her.
As for Fan Dazhu and the other two, "My father saw their injured legs once. It seems that Fan Laowu and Sizhu bandaged them up incorrectly, and the recovery was not good. They will probably need crutches in the future."
In the past, the three of them could chase after her and laugh at her, and throw mud and stones at her, but now it's questionable whether they can even outrun her.
Looking at the smiling woman, Hu Wenhua felt even more uneasy. What should he do? He didn't want to go out at all; he just wanted to hold her in his arms.
Taking a deep breath to suppress his chaotic thoughts, he asked with concern, "Is there anything you want? I brought it back with me this time."
It's not easy to go to Yuhang, and I don't know when I'll be able to go again. I've heard that the area is rich in resources, so I can bring back some of the things I need for the wedding.
"I just want you to come back safely."
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