Vibrant colors and fragrance

  Zhang Jun followed Su San with a dull expression, and as for the two things Su San had just bought, there was only one idiom that could describe them in his heart: unbearable to look at directly.

  It's really quite unbearable to look at.

  Boss, are you really going to give away those two things we just bought?

  As soon as Zhang Jun finished speaking, Su San immediately turned around, her eyes full of disdain.

  It's not you, I'm fine.

  After finishing speaking, he turned around and left.

  Only Zhang Jun was left, silently shedding tears in the wind. What does this mean? Is it saying he's not normal? He just asked a question, really just asking a question! After being sentimental for a while, Zhang Jun turned around and returned to the inn, but the excitement in his eyes seemed extremely strange.

  Zhang Jun really can't control his excitement, he's really curious about what reaction Eldest Sister will have after receiving the gift sent by Eldest Brother. After Doggie's response, he now looks forward to both Eldest Brother's gift and Eldest Sister's response.

  Su San had two large bundles in his arms, with a look of eagerness on his face, and walked quickly towards Green Bamboo Village.

  When he returned to the White House, it was in the afternoon. The people of the White family were either sewing or sleeping. At this time, the White House seemed quiet and peaceful. As soon as he entered the gate, Su San's footsteps couldn't help but slow down. He quietly carried things back to his room and saw that the little woman was lying on the bed, fast asleep.

  He stood at the door, holding things and staring at An Yan's calm sleeping face, looking a bit dazed. After a while, he withdrew his gaze, turned around with things in his arms and walked out of the room.

  Standing in the yard, he took a deep breath and suppressed the sudden palpitations that had risen in his heart. The refreshing summer breeze blew by, calming down his irritable mood. He lowered his head, carefully looked at the package in his arms, thought for a moment, then strode outwards with big steps.

  He walked along the small village road and soon arrived at the Zhang's house.

  He stood at the door of the Zhang family home and knocked lightly. Before long, Chunniang came to open the door.

  It's Su San, come in quickly, your husband is forging iron in the backyard. You go to the main hall first, I'll call him over.

  Chunniang's face lit up with a smile as soon as she saw Su San, mainly thanks to An Yan's efforts. The medicinal herbs that An Yan had recommended and prepared for her the day before had taken effect after just one day of drinking them, and today she felt much more refreshed and invigorated. With her body feeling better, her whole demeanor also became more cheerful. Naturally, her affection for Su San was also more sincere than before.

  Never mind, I'll just go to the backyard and find Brother Zhang myself.

  Su San originally came for the sake of the Zhang family's iron stove, and he wasn't a nagging person either.

  Spring maiden listened and smiled, nodding her head: Alright, you can go directly then.

  Chunniang no longer considered Su San an outsider, and since the incident with the whip, the relationship between the Zhang and Bai families had become extremely close. Therefore, Chunniang was not so polite anymore, and directly let Su San go himself.

  Su San nodded and carried her luggage to the backyard.

  Arriving at the backyard, he indeed saw Zhang Tiejiang busily making a farm tool over there. Seeing him working diligently, Su San didn't disturb him and instead stood aside with his bundle.

  When Zhang Tiejiang finished this link and stopped to drink water, he saw Su San standing there and exclaimed: Brother Su San, you're here, why didn't you speak up.

  See you're fighting seriously, I'll wait a bit longer.

  Haha...

  When Su San said this, Zhang Tiejiang suddenly laughed heartily and walked to Su San's side in big strides, laughing and saying: What is Brother Su holding in his arms?

  Upon hearing this, Su San put the things in his arms on an empty table beside him and slowly unfolded one of the packages, immediately revealing a dazzling silver color inside.

  What is this?

  Mystic Iron

  Su San's simple two words had a profound impact on Zhang Tiejiang.

  "This is Xuan Tie, a rare and precious thing, worth more than a thousand pieces of gold."

  Zhang Tiejiang immediately stroked the small piece of Xuan Iron in the package with a worship-like gesture. Although Xuan Iron was very expensive, a small piece could still be bought on the market.

  Zhang Tiejiang had always felt that Su San was not an ordinary person, and the aura he exuded was not something that a common farmer could possess. And today, seeing Su San take out this mysterious iron, he was even more certain that Su San's identity was not ordinary at all. However, these thoughts only flashed through his mind quickly. He didn't become afraid of Su San because of this; after all, he himself was also a straightforward and upright person who wasn't afraid of anything.

  Is this going to be used for casting swords?

  Yes.

  Su San replied after finishing, then stretched out his hand to touch the block of mysterious iron, feeling the coldness and hardness on it, imagining its shape in his mind.

  But I can only forge ordinary iron, as for this mysterious iron, I've only heard of it, but when it comes to forging, I'm completely clueless.

  Although the Xuan Tie was hard to come by, Zhang Tie wanted to give it a try. However, he still had some self-awareness, this thing was very rare, if it was damaged, it would be troublesome.

  You lend me the iron stove, I'll make it myself.

  It was borrowing the stove, no problem, I'll clean it up for you now.

  Zhang Tiejiang let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it was just borrowing the furnace. If he had been asked to help with the forging, he would have been truly frightened to death.

  What's this again?

  Zhang Tiejiang cleaned up the furnace and then shifted his gaze to another package on the table. He thought to himself, hopefully this isn't another piece of Xuan Iron, don't stimulate him again.

  Su San opened the package and immediately the iron lychee wood was exposed.

  Zhang Tiejiang blinked, looking at the thing that seemed to be both stone and wood with some confusion. He couldn't help but reach out and poke it, and was surprised to find that the strange object had the texture of wood and the hardness of stone. Suddenly, he had a vague answer in his mind.

  Is this Tiemu?

  Yes, Ironwood in Ironwood.

  Although surprising, compared to Xuan Tie, this piece of iron wood is far too ordinary. This is also a valuable thing, but it's just a matter of a few taels of silver. So, although these farmers have never bought one before, they've still heard of it. It's said that this material is extremely hard and not prone to decay, which is why wealthy households love to use it for furniture.

  What's the use of this?

  As for the ironwood with a diameter as big as a human head, it can't even be used to make furniture, he really couldn't think of what Su San wanted to use it for.

  Carve little people.

  A brief response, yet it made Zhang Tiezhang turn his head in astonishment. Looking at Su San's face with clear-cut features, Zhang Tiezhang had a feeling that he couldn't look straight at him. Such a good thing was actually used to carve small trinkets...

  You go ahead and use it, I remembered that there is still unfinished work in the field. I'll go take a look, Su San brothers you carry on.

  After finishing speaking, Zhang Tieye left with a sigh, really couldn't bear to watch Su San waste his talent.

  Su San, on the other hand, was completely unaware of this. He simply picked up the Xuan Tie and carefully examined it, envisioning in his mind the shape of the short sword that would soon take form. How to forge it so that the little woman would like it, how to forge it so that the little woman could wield it smoothly.

  At dusk, Su San returned to the White family's home, covered in black ash.

  Speechless and silently looking at Su San's black and gray attire, he thought to himself, did this guy go dig coal or something...

  Or perhaps, after receiving her reply, he was enraged and did something earth-shattering. In any case, An Yan felt that his black and gray attire, as well as his even darker complexion, seemed eerie and unpredictable, making it unbearable to look at him directly.

  She quietly turned her head and walked away.

  Su San, however, did not notice An Yan's expression and calmly returned to his room, taking out the iron wood hidden in his sleeve. Then he pulled out a small sharp dagger from his sleeve and began to close his eyes and think deeply about how to make his move.

  After thinking for a moment, Su San finally thought of the shape he wanted to carve. Then, with his hands moving, wood shavings flew everywhere, and in an instant, the knife flashed, dazzling everyone's eyes.

  Half a time later, Tie Li Mu had already been carved by Su San, with sharp knife work and beautiful lines.

  Su San furrowed his brow, feeling that something was missing. He puckered up his mouth and thought for a moment before raising his knife again. With a few more swift cuts, he gazed intently at the result, this time Su San was satisfied, his mouth corners involuntarily curving upwards.

  Su San took out a bright red cloth and wrapped the wooden product, then carefully looked around the room. Finally, his gaze fell on the bed. His eyes flashed, and he hid the red cloth under the bed. Just after hiding the thing, footsteps were heard from behind.

  Su San was startled and hastily turned around, looking as if he were facing a great enemy, his whole body involuntarily becoming guarded.

  An said she was just here to call Su San for dinner, but who knew that as soon as she came in, she saw Su San with a guarded expression. She suddenly became speechless and didn't go in either, standing at the door and saying softly: "Dinner is ready."

  After finishing speaking, he left. Su San's whole body also relaxed at this time, and he secretly sighed that he should be more careful in the future. Just now, he was almost discovered. In the past when marching and fighting, even when facing those secret reports, he had never been so nervous. Now, because of a small gift, he was so nervous that he couldn't calm down.

  He calmed down and went towards the main hall.

  Everyone was already seated, waiting for him. Su San usually had a stern face, so no one could see the expression on his face. Even if they could see it, they probably wouldn't be able to see any signs of embarrassment or awkwardness on his face.

  During dinner, Bai Ping secretly took a few glances at Su San, and was very interested in the blackness all over his body.

  Su San continued eating with an unchanged expression, seemingly oblivious. In the end, Bai Ping couldn't help but ask in a low voice: Brother-in-law, what's going on with you?

  Upon hearing this question, Su San furrowed his brow and pondered for a moment before responding seriously: I went to the Zhang's house in the afternoon to help Zhang Tie work.

  He tells lies with a straight face.

  Bai Ping was shocked by Su San's words and only knew to put the empty chopsticks into his mouth, had he just misheard? Su San actually went to help. This is really a somewhat frightening thing, when did Su San become so approachable...

  An Yan was also startled, a mouthful of food stuck in her throat, and she suddenly burst into loud coughing.

  Su San immediately put down the bowl and chopsticks in her hand and quickly stretched out her big hand to pat An Yan's back.

  Su San, who had never done such a thing for anyone before, couldn't control his strength at this time.

  All she heard was the loud slapping sound on her back, An's breathing stopped for a moment, and the food went down her throat. But, she felt that her back was sore and sore. She thought to herself, her back must have been slapped purple by Su San.

  An Yan looked up, gazing at Su San's worried expression, and the words of blame she wanted to say couldn't be spoken. After all, he had come with good intentions to help her vent. Although, in the end, Su San had actually made things worse.

  She endured for a moment, her mouth twitching, and smiled: I'm fine, thank you for your timely help.

  Su San felt that An Yan's smile was too dazzling, and his heart suddenly rose with a kind of creepy feeling.

  His hand on An Yan's back was also somewhat stiff.

  An's eyes flashed and stared straight at Su San. Su San's hand suddenly seemed to be electrocuted, and he immediately withdrew it.

  An softly spoke as if nothing had happened, continued eating with a gentle expression on his face and a smile in his eyes, everything seemed calm and peaceful.

  The Bai family members looked at the two people with some surprise, was that sound just now really not an illusion? So loud, their eyes fell on An Yan's body. Looking at that slender figure, they only felt that it must have been an illusion just now. Otherwise, such a big commotion, such a delicate and weak body, should have been beaten until pale-faced and tearful long ago.

  He spoke softly with a gentle expression while eating, but in his heart he had cursed Su San one hundred and eighty times.

  But Su San himself still didn't know what had happened. In his opinion, he had already intentionally lightened the force of his previous move...

  After dinner, An spoke hastily and then went back to her room after washing a basin of hot water.

  She put a towel and hot water on the bed, then turned around and locked the door.

  After everything was ready, she sat down on the bed and gently took off her clothes. After stripping her upper body to just a light green camisole, she turned around and soaked the towel in hot water, then wrung it out.

  Then, An Yan gently pressed the wrung-out towel against her lower back. The places where Su San had slapped her were all aching with a burning pain, and she was also trying hard to endure it during meals.

  At this moment, wrapped in a warm towel, she only felt that the originally scorching painful place had become somewhat comfortable. She slightly narrowed her eyes, waiting for the towel to cool down. Next was the repeated action of soaking the cooled towel in hot water again and continuing to bind it to the injured area.

  It feels about the same, An Yan will throw the towel into the water. Thinking in his heart, sleeping at night, tomorrow should be nothing. Otherwise, if it's not handled, I'm afraid this place will swell up a piece. Although he felt that this matter couldn't blame Su San, but in his heart, he couldn't help but complain.

  An Yan glanced at him and curled her lip, then reached out to pull up his clothes.

  She had just pulled the snow-white undergarment over her shoulders, and hadn't even had time to wrap her outer clothes around her, when she heard a loud noise coming from outside. Then, she saw the big gate that she had locked being pushed open from the outside with great force. Next, Su San's face, which looked like it hadn't changed in a thousand years, appeared before her.

  Su San originally intended to come back and check on his wooden products, but when he pushed the door open, he didn't notice the weight of it, and out of habit, he used a bit of force to push it open. Who would have thought that with this one push, what he saw was a vivid and lifelike scene.

  Loose black hair, beautiful face, snow-white undergarment, emerald green bellyband, shiny shoulders.

  That half-revealed spring color, the bright peony on top of the emerald green bellyband, kept enlarging and swirling in Su San's eyes.

  An Yan was startled at first, then tenderly scolded: Get out and close the door.

  While speaking, he quickly pulled up his undergarment and grasped the collar with one hand, assuming a defensive posture.

  Su San only felt his head buzzing at this time, An Yan's words entered his ears, but not all of them entered his heart. He stood there stupidly for a while before reacting and turning around.

  An softly let out a breath of relief, put on his inner garment, and reached for the outer one to wear, but saw that Su San had only closed the door without leaving.

  Her heart suddenly sounded a loud alarm, her eyebrows and eyes were filled with vigilance, and she said coldly: What do you want to do?

  A soft and clear voice seemed to blow over Su San's troubled mind like a gentle breeze, making him slightly more awake. He only then reacted to his own rudeness and hastily wanted to rush out. However, he didn't notice the door had already been closed, so in an instant, that earth-shattering sound rang out.

  An Yan's hand trembled slightly as he held the clothes, and his forehead felt a dull ache. This Su San, had actually bumped into him like that, and with such a loud noise, hopefully nothing was wrong. At this moment, An Yan's slight displeasure in his heart gradually faded away, and instead, a faint sense of sympathy arose.

  Su San was indeed dizzy and staggering, spinning around in place for a few moments before finding the direction of the door. He pulled it open just a small arc, and his figure quickly flashed out.

  When the door was closed again and only An Yan was left in the room, for some reason, An Yan suddenly laughed, with a pleasant smile on his face, and muttered to himself: What an idiot.

  At this time, Su San stood outside the door, still a bit dazed.

  Sister's husband, what just happened? I just heard a loud noise coming from this side.

  At this time, Bai Pingliu and others who came rushing over due to the huge commotion on this side were all asking Su San with suspicion.

  Su San's mouth was pursed tightly, and after a stalemate for half a day, he finally said: There were mice earlier, catching mice.

  Mouse?

  The Bai family was stunned by this answer. When the news came, Bai Shi was still a little uneasy and whispered outside the door: Jinxiu, are you inside?

  Mom, I'm fine, it was just a big rat earlier, and now it's gone.

  Hearing An Yan's voice as usual, everyone guessed that it was okay to relax. Then, the Bai family members discussed how to get rid of the mouse while leaving together.

  Su San waited until everyone left and then rushed out. He ran alone to a secluded place, and soon came to a waterfall on a hillside.

  Looking at the waterfall pouring down, Su San suddenly rushed over. The whole person was soaked under the waterfall, feeling the momentum and coolness of the waterfall, only then did he feel that the heart's heat slowly dissipated a bit.

  Little woman, little woman, little woman...

  Su San stood under the waterfall, his head thrown back, letting the cool water flow down his face. But in his mouth, he was constantly reciting these three words, as if to engrave them into the depths of his soul.

  However, the more he muttered to himself, the more he felt as if a fire had been ignited in his heart. That flame could not be extinguished by any amount of waterfall water.

  He closed his eyes tightly, but the vivid and lifelike beauty of the portrait refused to dissipate, lingering in his mind. It was so captivating that he almost went mad with desire.

  He thought he was a cold-hearted and unfeeling person, but at this moment, he discovered that he could also be a man with a fiery heartbeat, his whole body boiling. It's just that before, he had never met a woman who could move his heart.

  And now, that little woman is the one in his life. She can easily make him angry, easily make him lose control, yet he can't help but be so helpless.

  Ah......, ah......, ah......

  Su San let out a loud roar, instantly startling away the countless wild beasts and birds around him. After a brief moment of chaos, the surroundings fell into an eerie silence like eternal night.

  Su San was also slowly calming down, as his body temperature cooled down, his heart was also slowly becoming calm.

  He clenched his fists and firmly believed in his heart that he must have the little woman.

  He must make her his own little woman, he must take her back to the Su family, and he must let her have children for him. Let her be a virtuous wife and mother, a gentle and obedient little daughter-in-law.

  At night, all was quiet, and everyone had fallen asleep. But Su San was wide awake all night, because he missed his little woman.

  Even with his little woman so close to him, almost within reach, he still felt a strong longing in his heart. He missed every flavor of hers, wanting to hold her and be more intimate with her.

  He sat up abruptly, facing the direction of An Yan. His cold eyes were filled with warmth as he gazed at her delicate face.

  Actually, An Yan didn't look exceptionally beautiful. Su San had seen many women more beautiful than her. However, those beautiful women left no impression on Su San's eyes and heart. Or rather, before An Yan, no woman was able to enter Su San's eyes. Of course, except for his relatives.

  As for An Yan's words, it also started from that time when Zhu Ye Qing was dismissed, and the two of them looked at each other with a glance.

  It was just that one glance, and those quiet and elegant eyes had already entered his heart.

  He thought that by marrying her, it would be over. It was just a marriage for the sake of getting married, just to have children and continue the Su family line, to give his elderly mother an explanation. Originally, things were developing in this way.

  But that gaze, however, slowly derailed his life.

  That gentle and quiet woman, yet with such great courage inside. She went alone to the South County, just to rescue her brother who was trapped in a predicament. Her strength and determination moved him deeply and fascinated him. At the same time, he also felt heartache for her.

  Maybe if I were there, she wouldn't have to work so hard.

  Even if it were herself in that situation, would she, with her strong and proud personality, accept help from others?

  Too many ifs, yet forever can only be a sigh in one's heart.

  He got up and took out the red cloth package from under the bed. He gently opened it, took out the intricately carved wooden iron, and held it in his hand to admire it.

  As he looked at him, he couldn't help but touch his own face, wondering if he was being too serious?

  However, with this thought, the image that emerged in his mind was An Yan staring at him with a raised eyebrow. Instantly, he put away the red cloth and secretly thought to himself that he should be more serious and stern, otherwise the little woman would become even more unscrupulous.

  Su San put away the red cloth package and began to plan in his heart how to forge the Xuan Tie. To forge a good weapon, it's not something that can be done in a short time, at least several days are needed.

  After what happened today, I wonder if the little woman will have any misunderstandings about herself? What if the little woman thinks of herself as that kind of person?

  Su San furrowed her brow, concentrating her thoughts, and after a long deliberation, she finally decided to pretend that she knew nothing.

  Now he's still a bit afraid to look at her overly bright and clear eyes, so for the next few days, he'll be content to stay in the Zhang family and make gifts. When the time comes, as long as the gift is delivered, the little woman will be happy, and today's events should soon be forgotten.

  The next day, when An Yan woke up, Su San was already gone. She didn't pay much attention to it either, yesterday's incident was unexpected, and seeing how close Su San came to getting a concussion, she decided to let bygones be bygones with him.

  After washing and dressing, she went to the kitchen to help with breakfast. Unexpectedly, it was Xiūniáng who was cooking in the kitchen today, and Xiūniáng had a happy look on her face.

  Xiu Niang, what's the good news?

  An Yan couldn't help but smile and ask, although she had already roughly guessed that Bai An's body had taken a turn for the better.

  Yes, your husband can already get out of bed today. Although he needs me to support him and can only walk one or two steps, this is a good start anyway.

  The expression on Xiū Niáng's face was one of joy, and her eyes were also full of light, making it hard to find the despair and desolation that once were there.

  Actually, the people of the Bai family are all very easy to satisfy. Just like Xiū Niáng, who was once deeply trapped in a state of complete despair and would almost collapse. But now, just seeing some hope, she instantly becomes full of vitality. She never hopes to be rich and noble, but only wishes for her husband and children to be safe and sound.

  She is truly happy now that she considers herself a member of the Bai family. Therefore, she also shares in the joy of the Bai family, and her heart is filled with genuine delight and emotion at this moment.

  Yeah, Second Brother's condition has recovered extremely well. At this rate, he will be fully recovered in less than a month.

  It's all thanks to Sister Jingxiu, if it wasn't for you, how would there be the present day of me and my husband?

  The girl's eyes were filled with gratitude, and she pulled An Yan's hand, which was trembling slightly.

  Xiu Niang, you shouldn't say this, we are all one family, saying such things makes it seem like outsiders.

  An Yan's serious face was met with a warm smile from Xiū Niáng, who nodded at him silently, conveying a thousand words of gratitude without saying a word.

  It's just right, Second Brother's medicine is almost used up, I'll give him a new prescription. After breakfast, Xiūniáng, you and I will go to the county for a trip.

  Good.

  Xiū niáng naturally agreed, and her hands had already begun making breakfast.

  By the way, you weren't here early this morning, can Qing Ge bear to part with you?

  An suddenly thought of Qing Ge's doll and asked with a smile.

  When she heard Qing Ge's name, Xiū Niáng's expression softened instantly.

  Qing Ge is very well-behaved and looks a bit like his father. He's usually quiet and doesn't cry or make a fuss much. It's fine to let grandma help take care of him in the morning.

  The young mother looked at her son with great approval, and her eyes were filled with affection and relief.

  Whenever Ah Qing is mentioned, An Yan thinks back to when she first arrived at the Bai residence. Because she heard Ah Qing crying and didn't understand what was going on, she went over to hug her. As a result, she was seen by Xiū Niáng, who treated her like an archenemy. Looking at things now, the two of them are actually here intimately discussing Ah Qing. Indeed, the world is unpredictable, and it's hard to make plans.

  After finishing breakfast, An Yan and Xiu Niang went hand in hand to Hsinchu County.

  They arrived at the pharmacy, grabbed the necessary medicine, and walked back with a rather relaxed mood.

  They were walking on the road when they suddenly saw a large group of people and horses coming towards them from the front. An Yan quickly pulled Xiu Niang to the side to avoid them, letting the team pass by.

  The team of horses and carriages was quite spectacular, with four people riding horses in front, a spacious and luxurious carriage in the middle, and many servants following behind.

  An Yan originally didn't pay much attention, thinking it was just some rich family going out. But as the wind blew by, the moment the car curtain was blown up, An Yan's body froze instantly. After reacting, those eyes that were usually calm and serene were filled with frost.

  It was actually him, Wu Kai!

  It was he who coveted the White family's bamboo leaf green square, framed the second elder brother for theft, wronged the second elder brother into prison, and let the second elder brother suffer serious injury. It was also because of him that her kind and tolerant uncle was beaten to death by the yamen runners, and she didn't even get to see White Ping's last face.

  For the safety of the rest of the Bai family, she endured that bone-piercing hatred deeply, burying it deep in her heart. She only hoped that one day, when she and the Bai family were strong enough, they would tear those scum to pieces. Originally, life was also passing quietly like this. She thought everything would be slow and steady, waiting for the Bai family to become rich and powerful before taking revenge.

  Just then, when she saw her enemy living a bright and beautiful life again today, An Xuan felt that the hatred in her heart could not be suppressed. She suddenly became afraid, afraid that she would not be able to help her uncle take revenge, unable to bring justice to the White family. If she waited slowly, hiding slowly, when would it be the most suitable time? It seemed like a moment that could never be guessed.

  Her hands were tightly clenched under her sleeves, with fingernails digging deep into the flesh. At this moment, all she could see in her eyes was Wu Kai's smiling face and the luxurious car fleet of the Wu family.

  Although the beautiful woman beside An Yan knew that the person who had harmed her husband so badly was from the Wu family, specifically from Qingfeng Wine House and Mingyue Wine House, she had never seen Wu Kai's appearance before. So, at this moment, seeing the team of horses and carriages passing by, she didn't have any special feeling. As she watched the team pass by, Xiuniang pulled An Yan's hand to continue on their journey, but found that An Yan's body hadn't moved.

  She turned back in doubt and saw that An Yan's eyes were dark and emotionless, which was frightening.

  Jin Yu, what's wrong? Are you uncomfortable somewhere?

  Just now it was fine, but suddenly like this made Xiū Niáng very uneasy, she hurriedly and anxiously checked.

  An Yan made a great effort to suppress the sudden surge of hatred in his heart and tried to make his voice sound calmer.

  I'm fine, I just zoned out for a moment and was thinking about something. Xiūniáng, let's hurry back, or else we won't make it in time for lunch.

  An Yan didn't want to let Xiū Niáng know that the person she had just encountered was Wú Kǎi. She could bear this hatred, and it was good enough for her. Xiū Niáng had finally seen hope and regained her joy, and An Yan didn't want to take away her happiness so soon.

  An then pulled Xiumiang's hand, wanting to leave quickly.

  Who is this, so angry?

  This is Young Master Wu, you know Qingfeng Wine House? That's the wine house under the name of the Wu family.

  Just as they had taken two steps forward, the conversation of passersby suddenly stopped Xiu Niang in her tracks.

  Anwen turned her head to look, and saw that Xiuniang's face was icy cold, her eyes were clear and cold. She had never seen Xiuniang like this before, Xiuniang was always gentle, quiet, and had never been so cold.

  An Yan didn't know what to do at this time either, and she also stopped in her tracks. The pedestrian's words continued.

  No wonder he's so dressed up, where is this young master Wu going?

  I know this, I heard that it's Miss Ruan of Qingcheng's birthday, and Young Master Wu went there to celebrate her birthday. The Ruan family is one of the three major wealthy merchants in Qingcheng, if Young Master Wu wins Miss Ruan's heart, then the Wu family will be unstoppable.

  ……

  Two passersby stood still for a moment and then walked away. An Yan pulled Xiu Niang, who was somewhat disheartened, to leave the place as well.

  Beautiful girl...

  An Yan called out in a worried tone and grasped Xiū Niáng's hand tightly.

  I'm fine, let's hurry back, I'm getting a bit hungry.

  As she said this, Xiūniáng's face showed its usual gentle expression, but her eyes shone with tears. ānyán didn't say anything and quickened his pace instead.

  The two of them fell silent afterwards, neither speaking a word, just walking quickly.

  An Yan knew that at this moment, Xiuniang's heart must be very sad, and she couldn't express it. When they returned to the White House, this matter would have to be buried in her heart, otherwise it would only make more people follow in sorrow and resentment.

  At this moment, his heart felt heavy, and the words "revenge" suddenly surged up. It wasn't a reckless thought, but because he heard that Wu Kai had gone to Qing City.