“That won’t do,” Aunt Wang shook her head. “I can’t do such a thing.”
As a matchmaker, she values conscience above all else.
Therefore, only those people within a ten-mile radius could trust her.
If her reputation is ruined, who will be willing to believe her in the future?
"Can I pay a little more?"
"This isn't about money." Aunt Wang may love money, but she can't lose her conscience.
Aunt Wang waved her hand and left.
Fortunately, the Ning family didn't agree; judging from Master Gongsun's appearance, he wasn't a good match.
Aunt Wang thought to herself silently—
Ning Hong then decided to move.
In the countryside, if Xiaocao gets old and doesn't get married, it will always attract a lot of gossip, including from himself. If he continues to remain unmarried, people will find it strange.
Moreover, Xiaocao still harbors feelings for Longlin, so it would be unfair to her husband if they were to marry so easily.
Ning Hong and Xiao Cao discussed it and decided to move to the neighboring Linxian Town.
Linxian Town is much larger than their town.
They say they're next door, but there's a huge mountain in between.
If you cross the mountain directly, you can arrive the next day, but most people don't cross the mountain easily, since it's deep in the mountains and forests and you have to face many unknown dangers.
However, Ning Hongze and Ning Xiaocao were already cultivators, so naturally they were not afraid of these ferocious beasts.
Ning Hong then spoke with Ning Xiaocao.
She told him that she wanted to leave the village.
Ning Xiaocao looked somewhat dazed.
She didn't agree immediately, only saying she'd think about it.
She was actually reluctant to leave this place.
She had so many wonderful memories here, and she was a little reluctant to leave.
She raised her head blankly.
They used to sit on the roof together, singing and watching the stars.
When she was cold, Long Lin would put his arm around her shoulder and pull her into his embrace.
Although they were young at the time, she felt a great sense of security in his not-so-strong shoulders.
They would also huddle together in the yard to plant flowers, all sorts of wildflowers. He would pick one and tuck it into her hair, telling her that she was prettier than the flowers.
Although my brother pulled up all those flowers.
Together they tidied up the house, sorting and organizing everything inside.
He always stood in front of her, afraid she would choke on the dust.
They would go to the mountains together to pick herbs, and he would always hold her hand, saying he was afraid she would fall.
That time, she accidentally rolled down the mountain, and Long Lin jumped down after her without saying a word.
Even if he doesn't die.
But for her, that feeling of being moved was real, seeping into her heart little by little.
She had always believed that Long Lin loved her.
However, that's not the case. Long Lin does have feelings for her, but just as he said, he only treats her as a younger sister.
To hell with her sister. She already has a brother, and I don't care.
Ning Xiaocao wiped away the tears on her face.
This was the last time she cried for him.
It will never happen again.
Perhaps moving away is a good thing—
Ning Xiaocao agreed.
Ning Hong felt relieved.
He was afraid that Ning Xiaocao might not be able to think straight and wouldn't want to leave. If she was willing to leave, it would mean that she was willing to let go of everything from the past. If she wasn't willing to leave, it would mean that she was still thinking about Long Lin.
They packed up their belongings and sold everything they couldn't take with them, even the house itself—
"Are you really going to leave here?"
The person asking the question was this body's nominal uncle, who was his father's biological brother.
However, over the years, the relationship between the two families has existed in name only.
"Why?"
"I--"
"Forget it, you don't need to say any more. I don't really want to know the reason either." Uncle Ning waved his hand. "Name your price, and I'll buy it."
His son is all grown up and ready to get married.
This house is a brick and tile house, and it's quite sturdy. With a little repair, it will look almost brand new.
"Uncle, you can give me whatever you think is appropriate."
"Then I can't give you too much."
Uncle Ning lowered his head and handed a money bag to Ning Hongze, saying, "I can only give you fifty taels."
Fifty taels, slightly lower than the market price.
but--
Ning Hong weighed the money bag in her hand; it seemed to contain more than fifty taels.
"Can."
Ning Hong nodded, her eyes softening slightly. "Consider the furniture inside a gift to my cousin."
"Thank you then."
Uncle Ning kept his head down. "From now on—be careful."
After saying that, he turned and walked back.
His shoulders trembled slightly.
You could feel a deep sadness emanating from him.
Perhaps, this uncle does care about them?
However, his own family was not well-off, and his aunt disliked them, so he had ignored them all these years.
He must have felt some guilt after all, otherwise he wouldn't have given eighty taels of silver.
That's enough to build a brand new brick house!
Ning Hong then took Ning Xiaocao and left the village that very night.
"Brother, are we really going to Linxian Town?"
Ning Xiaocao tugged at Ning Hongze's clothes.
She grew up in this village and the farthest place she had ever been was their small town.
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