In the end, he chose Zheng Erhe, the second son of the Zheng family in the neighboring village, for Ye Xiaomeng. It was an ordinary farming family, but he had a carpentry skill and could make a living.
After Ye Xiaomeng married into the family, she lived a harmonious and happy life. Whenever she acquired something rare, she would give it to Xiaoli.
Xiao Li did not refuse. Time would tell, and this was the only person in the Ye family worth befriending.
The twins Ye Xianwen and Ye Xiaohui were much less impressive. Perhaps they were too young to remember the kindness the original owner had shown them, and they were closer to their parents in the Ye family.
Ye Xiaomeng brought several fresh lotus pods, their vibrant green color particularly beautiful. There was also a small basket of tender green lotus leaf tips.
"Big sister, you can have this lotus seedpod, and I'll wash the lotus leaf tips. We'll use them to steam glutinous rice chicken later. Look, I brought the glutinous rice and the young chicken too."
Xiao Li glanced at it and saw that the basket contained a small bag of glutinous rice and a young chicken that had already been killed.
"Why bring all this? I have everything at home. After you've finished cooking, take it back for your brother-in-law and the kids to try."
Ye Xiaomeng nodded. Her older sister always only ate a little bit of food and didn't eat the rest. So every time she brought something, it was just for her older sister to try.
Ye Xiaomeng went into the kitchen and busied herself, not letting Xiaoli lift a finger.
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Ye Xiaohui is fifteen years old this year, and Dong Yuxuan should be coming back soon. The story is about to begin.
Xiao Li lived a carefree life, and no one dared to disturb her.
The Ye family, however, is not doing well. Ye Shiqing has had too much bad luck in recent years, which has caused his prestige to decline and he has lost his voice in the village.
After Ye Xiaomeng got married, all the housework fell on Ye Lishi and Ye Xiaohui. Ye Xianwen went to a private school, and the family expenses increased, so the Ye family gradually declined.
Ye Xiaohui was no longer as pampered as she was in her previous life. She wanted to build a relationship with Xiaoli, but Xiaoli was always indifferent to her, so she gradually stopped visiting.
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When Ye Xiaomeng visited again, she brought news that Dong Yuxuan had returned to the village.
After winning a battle at the border, the general led a group of officers and soldiers back to the capital to reward their merits, and Dong Yuxuan also got the opportunity to return to his village.
His military achievements were insufficient to warrant a trip to the capital to report on his duties, and he was unwilling to continue staying at the border, so he could only return to his hometown to find a job.
While not exactly glamorous, they certainly made a splash.
He had already found a job as a constable in the county.
As Dong Yuxuan listened to his mother's rambling, he was thinking about Xiao Li. So many years had passed, and no one had proposed marriage. Xiao Li had remained unmarried. Was she waiting for him?
Thinking of this, his heart warmed. Things were different now; he now held an official position. He believed that Ye Shiqing wouldn't refuse him so heartlessly as last time.
"What? You want to propose again? No, no..."
Madam Dong waved her hands repeatedly, fearing that her son might do something inappropriate again.
“My son, you don’t know, after you left, I heard that Ye Xiaoli is a fairy reincarnated. We are not worthy of her.”
She sighed, "Don't even mention that we're not good enough for her, we can't even dream about it. That girl is not only capable, but she also has great supernatural powers and is protected by divine fire. We can't do anything foolish."
Madam Dong had to ask around to find out that Xiao Li could use divine fire. She didn't dare to show any resentment she felt for her son leaving for a distant place.
Thankfully, my son is back now, and being able to live a peaceful life is more important than anything else.
Dong Yuxuan never expected such a thing to happen, but his heart burned even hotter. Who wouldn't love a girl like that?
But he didn't dare to openly visit and propose marriage; he could only secretly inquire about it.
One evening, he secretly went to the riverbank.
Thinking back to when Xiaoli was tied up and thrown into the river, I wondered how scared and terrified she must have been, which is why she didn't recognize herself.
Now that I'm back, I'll make it up to her properly.
Dong Yuxuan couldn't help but smile as he imagined the scene of the two meeting again.
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Ye Xiaohui is very troubled lately. Her parents want to arrange a marriage for her, but she doesn't want to.
Her father was a scholar, after all; how could she marry a commoner?
Look at my second sister's husband. Although he has a skill, he can only make a living. My second sister still has to take care of the housework. She doesn't want to live like that.
She longed to be like her older sister, carefree and unrestrained—that was the kind of life she wanted.
All of this is predicated on having money, so at the very least she has to marry a rich man, such as the young master Yan who often comes to visit her older sister, who is quite good.
Unfortunately, he's already married. I wonder if he has any brothers. Could you help me find a match?
Lost in thought, she unknowingly walked to the riverbank.
"This is……?"
Ye Xiaohui was stunned when she saw Dong Yuxuan's smiling face. This person was too good-looking. Although his skin was a bit dark, he was tall and strong with regular features. What was even more remarkable was his aura. He didn't look like an ordinary person.
Dong Yuxuan turned around when he heard the voice and saw a face that resembled Xiao Li's.
He knew in his heart that Ye Xiaoli had two younger sisters, and judging from their age, this one should be her youngest sister.
Dong Yuxuan politely bowed and then turned and went home.
Ye Xiaohui was a little disappointed. Why did he leave like that?
Dong Yuxuan prepared a generous gift and, one morning, avoiding everyone, came alone to Xiao Li's door.
Now that Xiaoli hasn't returned to the Ye family, her marriage is entirely up to her.
Xiao Li looked at Dong Yuxuan, wondering what he was thinking. How could he be so sure that she was waiting for him?
"Go back now, I'm not waiting for you. I'm not getting married because I haven't met the right person. When I do, I will naturally get married."
Dong Yuxuan didn't believe it. "It was my fault back then. I shouldn't have framed you. But I know I was wrong. Can't you give me a chance?"
Xiao Li shook her head. "You killed me back then. You owe me a life. Remember this: there's no future for us. Don't bother me again."
Dong Yuxuan carried his things and returned home dejectedly.
He went to the river several more times after that, and each time he ran into Ye Xiaohui. The two quickly became acquainted.
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Ye Xiaohui then realized that he was the one who had almost caused her older sister's death.
"So he was Dong Yuxuan."
Looking at herself in the mirror, Ye Xiaohui saw that she resembled her older sister by about 50%, which gave her even more confidence.
During dinner that evening, she confided in her father about her feelings.
"Dad, I don't want to marry Wang Daniu, I want to marry Dong Yuxuan."
"Who do you want to marry?"
"That one, Dong Yuxuan from the next village, who just retired from the army."
Ye Shiqing almost choked on his breath.
"You wretched child, do you even know who he is? How dare you mention him to me?"
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