Chapter 98
In broad daylight, why are you locking the door when you enter a room?!
Ignoring Shu Wanxiu's wide-eyed stare, Xun Yi walked to the brand-new cabinet and took out an ordinary small wooden box.
"Come."
He took Shu Wanxiu's hand again and sat down at the table.
call--
It's so good that it's not near the bed.
Shu Wanxiu secretly let out a long breath, trying her best to sit upright and wait for Xun Yi's next move.
Xun Yi rested one hand on the wooden box, while gently kneading Shu Wanxiu's hand with the other, his eyes quietly tracing Shu Wanxiu's facial features.
As I looked at it, a smile unconsciously crept onto my lips.
"What are you laughing at?" After a long silence, the unexplained gaze, and the unexplained smile, Shu Wanxiu felt a surge of annoyance.
Xun Yi's smile widened, and he embraced her tenderly as if he were holding some rare treasure.
"Don't be angry," Xun Yi said, burying his head in the scent of her hair, finally explaining himself, "I'm just so happy to be able to marry you."
From realizing his own feelings months ago to exchanging heartfelt sentiments and actually marrying her, Xun Yi felt that after arranging a good marriage for Xun Ai, Heaven had once again blessed the Xun family and himself.
Is that so? Shu Wanxiu was speechless for a moment.
Their skin touching was enough for her to feel the other person's heartbeat.
She didn't know how to explain it, but even though they had been more intimate, Shu Wanxiu felt that the flutter in her heart at this moment was no less than in those other times.
She gently embraced Xun Yi back.
After an unknown amount of time, the two parted ways, and Xun Yi revealed the contents of the small box.
"This is all the family's remaining assets after the wedding. You will be in charge of them from now on."
Inside, there were clearly two strings of copper coins, three one-tael silver ingots, and a few pieces of broken silver. Less clear was a seemingly empty purse.
"Is there anything in here?" Putting aside the matter of managing the household, Shu Wanxiu pointed at the purse.
Xun Yi smiled and said, "You'll see when you open it."
She was indeed curious, so she did as he said and took the purse into her hand.
It feels like it weighs only as much as fabric, but when you rub it with your fingers, it seems to have some substance inside, which makes you really suspicious.
She untied the purse's strap, inserted two fingers inside, and pulled out a thin piece of paper.
That book from last night really left a deep impression on her.
Suddenly, she touched on something related, and her whole body flushed pink, like a boiled shrimp.
"This is a five-tael silver note." Shu Wanxiu felt uncomfortable and hesitated to unfold the folded paper, while Xun Yi began to explain.
"Do you remember when Xun Ai visited you once before the marriage was arranged?"
The sudden change left Shu Wanxiu's mind reeling. After a couple of moments, she replied truthfully, "I remember."
Xun Yi took her hand and placed it on his lap. "She came out of your house that day and told me that you have a skill in weaving."
“She said you’ve always wanted to buy a loom, but you’re short on money since you just fled the famine. She asked me if I would be willing to add a dowry and give you a loom.”
When Xun Ai first mentioned it, Xun Yi was indeed interested.
He went to the county town to inquire about the price of looms.
Expensive looms can cost tens or even hundreds of taels, while the cheapest ones cost as little as two taels.
If you want to buy a practical but not too bad one, five taels of silver is enough.
He had exactly five taels of silver with him that day, but he hesitated before paying to make the purchase.
because……
"I married you not so that you would be the breadwinner of the family."
"After I learned that you were willing to marry me, I started thinking about how the three of us, you, me, and Shouyi, would live our lives together."
Xun Yi counted on his fingers one by one, "The money I earn from blacksmithing is enough to make a living. In my spare time, I can have a feast by hunting in the mountains. Occasionally, I can hunt wild animals such as rabbits or foxes, and I can tan their fur and save it up to sell in the county town."
"After you marry into this family, if you feel that buying grain is too expensive, or if you want to save more money, then you can stay at home and guard the shop. I will cultivate the two acres of land, and that way we will have enough to eat."
So that day, Xun Yi ultimately did not buy the loom, but instead deposited the money in a money exchange.
"You can keep this five taels of silver as your dowry and spend it however you like."
“If buying a loom is your wish, then you can naturally use this money to buy a loom that suits your taste. But I must tell you that you don’t need to weave cloth to support your family, because I have enough to support you and Shouyi, and even our children in the future.”
Shu Wanxiu had no idea how to describe her feelings at that moment.
That time, she mentioned to Xun Ai that she could weave cloth, but it was just a casual mention that came between conversations about embroidery. She didn't know that Xun Ai would mention it to Xun Yi.
Furthermore, how did Xun Yi manage to do so much without her even realizing it?!
She really...really doesn't know how to accept this situation right now.
This was the first time in Shu Wanxiu's life that she had held a banknote in her hand.
His fingertips were clenched so tightly they turned white, but he still didn't let go.
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