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Chapter 34: Loving My Wife
In order to get better from her illness, Su Zhi asked for a bath again, even though the weather was getting cooler. She put lotus pollen in the water, thinking that she would get better slowly instead of all at once, which surprised Shen Zian.
Because a spot on her face had already healed, Su Zhi had some idea and thought that if the spot healed in three or four days, it wouldn't seem too sudden.
Although Shen Zian was worried that Su Zhi would get sick if she took a bath in cold weather, she insisted. Worried that her illness would relapse, he still agreed, but asked her to take a bath during the warmest time of the day and he would watch over her. There were not many people coming to their place, so no one would disturb her.
After washing for a day, Shen Zian found that the spots on Su Zhi's face were less. With the psychological preparation before, he was happy but did not suspect anything, thinking that it was due to the medicine. After washing for three consecutive days, seeing Su Zhi's face getting cleaner day by day, his mood also became better day by day.
"Wife, you are finally cured. When your face is healed, I will take you out for a walk. You must have been bored these days. I see you have been taking walks outside all the time."
Shen Zian looked at Su Zhi's face. Although there were still marks on it, it was no longer a cause for concern. Most women in the countryside were exposed to the sun and wind, and the skin care was not perfect at that time. Many women's faces were not very clean, either black and yellow or had spots, so it was very common for Su Zhi to have faint marks on her face. Seeing that his wife's face was getting better day by day in the past few days, he thought that maybe tomorrow his wife's face would become as white and rosy as peach blossoms.
Su Zhi smiled and said, "I am a little bored, but I go out for a walk for the sake of my health. It is better to move around with others. Look, I feel more energetic these days."
Shen Zian nodded. Su Zhi looked better these days. It turned out that she was in good spirits. However, she was far from being as energetic as she is now, walking around and looking so energetic.
"Then take me into the mountains today."
Su Zhi took the opportunity to say that she looked at the mountains covered with red, yellow and green leaves not far away every day and really wanted to go and see them. Shen Zian had not been into the mountains in the past few days because he had gone to help Li Shi's family repair their house. Now that he was done, he was preparing to go into the mountains again and sell them at the next market. So Su Zhi wanted to go into the mountains with him. Her illness was almost healed and she was no longer worried about not being able to bear it.
Shen Zian hesitated and said, "Don't go into the mountains. It's dangerous there. You should wait for me at home. Although you are almost recovered, you still need to rest. I will take you to the market tomorrow."
Su Zhi showed a disappointed expression.
Shen Zian felt a pang in his heart when he saw Su Zhi's disappointment. In recent days, Su Zhi has been very important to him. Even if Su Zhi wanted the stars in the sky, he would think about what to do. Su Zhi never made excessive demands, but was very capable. She suddenly showed such a disappointed expression, and he actually felt that it was wrong for him not to help her realize her wish.
"Brother Zi'an! Brother Zi'an!"
Li Shi called out from outside, and Shen Zian opened the door and let Li Shi in first. Li Shi had a bow and arrow on his back, a knife hanging from his waist, and several ropes tied around his waist, which were used to tie up prey. He really looked like a hunter. He entered the yard, but did not go into the house. He stood in the yard, waiting for Shen Zian to leave together.
Shen Zian also carried a bow and arrow, a sharp dagger on his waist, and a bamboo basket filled with food. Today they decided to go into the mountains to hunt a big game so that they could sell more money to get through the winter. Especially Shen Zian, as there was not much money at home and he did not get much food from the division of the family property, so he had to go out and buy everything. Now that he had Su Zhi, he had to work harder to make money.
Su Zhi also came out with her face covered, and asked Shen Zian to be careful. Of course, she also reminded Li Shi. Li Shi promised that he and Shen Zian would take care of each other, and then the two left.
"Zi'an, you call me brother, I want to tell you something. Although everyone believes what the old saying says that your sister-in-law is a bad luck, I think your sister-in-law is a virtuous person. Marrying her may be the greatest blessing in your life. You must cherish her."
Li Shi looked at Shen Zian who turned back after walking a long way. He also turned back and saw Su Zhi still standing in front of the door looking at them. The figure was frail but peaceful. As a lonely man, he really envied Shen Zian. He had been said to be unlucky since he was a child. Until now, no one was willing to marry their daughter to him. He was not in a hurry. But now that he saw Shen Zian had such a virtuous wife, he suddenly began to desire a woman to see him off when he went out. That would be a good feeling.
Shen Zian nodded solemnly, then looked back and found that Su Zhi was still standing there. He suddenly stopped.
Li Shi asked: "Why don't you leave? Did you forget something?"
Shen Zian said: "Su Zhi wanted to go to the mountains with me today, but I didn't agree. She seemed very unhappy... I want to take her with me."
"Although it's not easy to see ferocious beasts in the mountains, there are still certain dangers." Li Shi said. Seeing Shen Zian pursing his lips and frowning, he knew that he really wanted to take Su Zhi with him. After thinking for a while, he patted his shoulder and said, "Forget it, let's not go into the mountains today. Let's hunt outside and go into the mountains next time."
Shen Zian nodded and ran back quickly.
Li Shi stood there watching, thinking that Shen Zian had always been a quiet and somewhat cold person since he was a child, but he never expected that he would love his wife so much.
Su Zhi looked at the mountains in the distance and sighed. The weather was very good today and she really wanted to go to the mountains. Although the sun was shining brightly and the mountains in the distance were still colorful, she knew that winter would soon be here and there would be nothing to see. But Shen Zian was going hunting and she couldn't hold him back. Just as she turned around to walk into the yard, she heard Shen Zian calling her loudly and she turned around abruptly.
Shen Zian ran to her side, grabbed her hand, and said, "Wife, I'll take you into the mountains!"
Su Zhi opened her eyes wide with joy, and immediately ran back to the house, picked up a small bamboo basket, and then ran out. Shen Zian looked at Su Zhi's joy and felt that he had done the right thing.
The two of them locked the door and quickened their pace to catch up with Li Shi.
"Brother Shitou, thank you for agreeing to take me with you. Don't worry, I won't cause you any trouble."
Su Zhi told Li Shi that it was inconvenient for a man to bring a woman with him when he went hunting, but Li Shi agreed to let Shen Zian bring his wife with him. He was really an easy-going person.
Li Shi smiled and said, "If you want to thank me, please thank me for the meal you cooked. I ate it last time and I really didn't eat enough."
Su Zhi agreed immediately. Shen Zian looked at his wife's bright eyes, said happily, and held her hand.
The three of them headed toward the mountain together. The mountain was named Daqing Mountain. It was not very high, but it had a large area and lush trees. Because there were wild beasts in the deep mountains, there were not many hunters, and wild beasts rarely came out to disturb the villagers, so it was always quiet.
***Sorry, it's a little late. I've been revising this chapter, but I feel it's a little bland. I'll just treat it as a transitional chapter. I'll try to write something more exciting in the next chapter. Thanks to Jin Zimeng for his many PK votes.