Usually, when Qiu Ju's family collects crops, they would send some to the Xiao family if there is anything good to eat. And when there is a farming matter, Xiao Yiming would also go to Qiu Ju's family to help.

After going back and forth, the two youngsters finally had some vague feelings towards each other. Although the two of them did not break that layer of window paper, in Qiu Ju's heart, she already treated Xiao Yiming as his future husband.

"Qiu Ju, it's all in the past, don't mention it anymore. Besides, I already have a wife."

"Yuming, how can you be like this? You obviously like me, how can that ugly daughter-in-law be compatible with you … "I …"

"Yuming, I know that my father was wrong when he said that he didn't agree to give you face, but after much difficulty, I managed to convince my father that he should go talk about coal. You, who knew that you would just buy a wife, can't you wait one more day for me? Yuming... "

The more Qiu Ju thought about it, the more wronged she became. Thinking about the matters regarding the Xiao Family Wife in the village, and the rumors that had been circulating between her and Xiao Yiming, she felt so sad that she wanted to cry.

Xiao Yiming had originally kept the matter of the Qiu Ju Family in in his heart. Although his relations.h.i.+p with him was not that deep, when his father ran into his house to scold him, he did not want to get carried away.

Moreover, after he had a wife, he discovered that his feelings towards Qiu Ju was very faint, and even when she was crying, she did not feel much fear.

"Yuming, you can't treat me like this. I like you so much, Yuming …" Qiu Ju snot and teared up.

"You, don't cry. Qiu Ju, it's my fault, I'm not blessed. You should look for a good person, it's me who isn't compatible with you. "

Xiao Yiming admitted that he liked her, but he had never thought of marrying her. Maybe he felt that he was too poor to be her match.

"Yuming, I like you. I won't marry anyone, I'll marry you." Qiu Ju was not willing to miss out on such a pure and innocent man.

Xiao Yiming couldn't even take a fancy to a village flower like the rhododendron, proving that he was a good man who didn't covet things based on his appearance. These few days, she had secretly watched his house several times.

Seeing Xiao Yiming being so courteous with that ugly wife, jealousy and hatred filled his heart, all of this was her happiness, why should he give it up to someone else?

Although she did not look very pretty, but she was countless times stronger than Luo Manman.

"Alright, Qiu Ju, go back quickly. Your father will be worried about you later, I'll be going too. My wife is still waiting for me."

With this movement, the wooden bucket in their hands fell to the ground. Water splashed all over the two people's bodies.

"Qiu Ju, what are you doing? Let go of my hand." Xiao Yiming used all her strength to pry open her hand, only to see that Qiu Ju had tightened her grip.

Her face was plastered against his bare back. "Yuming, don't go. Your wife has only been here for a few days. Why don't you just sell her to someone else? I'll follow you …"

Before Qiu Ju could finish her sentence, she was pushed away by Xiao Yiming. One of her b.u.t.tocks fell to the ground, and she was just short of being split into two.

Xiao Yiming originally wanted to help her up, but in order to cut off her thoughts, he turned his head and coldly said: "Don't blame me for being ruthless to you, quickly go back, the night is cool."

After Xiao Yiming finished speaking, he picked up the empty wooden bucket. He did not splash any water as his body was also drenched.

"Wuwuwu. Yuming, how can you treat me like this? Wuwuwu …" The night wind brushed against his face, bringing pain to his crying face, but Qiu Ju's heart was in even more pain now.

"Hmph …" She didn't believe that Xiao Yiming would change his mind so quickly. With how honest and kind he was, he must be afraid that he would be too embarra.s.sed to chase away his new wife.

When Xiao Yiming carried the empty wooden barrel home, the oil lamp in the room had already been extinguished. It had been delayed for a long time just now, but it was already too late.

What was this all about? Xiao Yiming had just put down the barrel when he heard the commotion. "Yi Ming, you're back, why are you so late?"

Luo Manman originally wanted to go to bed early, but she was a little worried if Xiao Yiming didn't answer her.

"I... "I just met some acquaintances from home. It took me too long, my wife. Why aren't you sleeping? Did you wait for me just now?"

"About that, mom just fell asleep. I'm tired too. Let's go to bed early." Luo Manman withdrew her hand. She was most afraid of seeing that pa.s.sionate face of hers, so she had no way to return the favor.

"En, go to sleep early. Tomorrow is the market. I need to get up early." Xiao Yiming sent her back to his room.

"Mm, you should go to bed early as well."

Xiao Yiming closed the wooden door and sighed.

Sigh, he had originally wanted to chat with his wife tonight, to liven up the atmosphere and go sleep in her room when the situation was right. He would be upset by that Qiu Ju and would not think about it anymore.

Alright, there was still a long way to go, so there was no rush.

Inside a dark room with a soft blanket, although he did not do much work these few days, Luo Manman still felt very tired.

She slept soundly, with almost no dreams. When she woke up the next day, a gray light shone through the gap in the small wooden window.

Luo Manman opened her drowsy eyes and looked at the ruined house. She had just heard the only rooster in the house cry.

At this time, he estimated that it was about five o'clock. Thinking that he had to wake up early to go to the market with Xiao Yiming, Luo Manman instantly woke up halfway. Just as he was about to pick up his clothes, he heard a knock on the door: "Wifey, wake up."

After dressing himself, he pushed open the window and looked into the distant horizon. The white glow of a fish belly could be seen. A gust of wind blew past, making the atmosphere somewhat chilly.

She picked up a wooden comb and casually stuck it into her hair. Since she only knew how to make a simple bun, it would save her a lot of trouble.

He went out of the room and went into the kitchen, only to see Xiao Yiming's figure bustling around the stove. Looking at Luo Manman coming out, he smiled: "Manman, the willow branch I went out to pick just now is right beside the window. You can eat breakfast after you've washed up.

"Mm, got it." Luo Manman used a ceramic bowl to scoop out a bowl of water from the water jar.

Previously, she didn't know that these willow branches could have such uses. It seems that the ancient people were quite intelligent.

Luo Manman did not go to the market nor did she know what to prepare, so she quietly stood to the side and watched Xiao Yiming do his work.

He then took out the two earthen jars of kang first, and placed the charcoal inside the jars that were used to burn firewood.

Then, seeing that he had taken a big bamboo basket and stored all of the fruits of his hard work these few days, Luo Manman took a rough look and estimated that there were about thirty wood products s in the basket.

"Manman, go find a clean piece of cloth and wrap up all of my mother's embroidery." Xiao Yiming looked at the motionless Luo Manman at the side.

"Sigh, alright."

Luo Manman went back to her room and rummaged through her wardrobe. Finally, she found a piece of cloth and went to the hall to find an embroidery that was embroidered with cloth from Xiao Niang.

The cart in the courtyard was covered with straw. A few days ago, Luo Manman rode on this carriage and came over.

At that time, she was injured and her legs weren't agile, but now she was alive and kicking, how could she sit on it?

"Um, Yiming, let me walk."

On such a long mountain road, there were two baskets on top of the cart. In addition to her, it was also quite heavy for her, so she was afraid of tiring him.

"Wifey, hurry up and sit down. If you dawdle for a bit longer, the sky will be full of daylight."

Xiao Yiming didn't know what she was thinking and directly pulled her onto the carriage.

"Oh, I'll help you." Since she couldn't refuse, then she couldn't be bothered.

It was not yet full light, and the country road looked dim and unreal.

The gra.s.s by the side of the road was covered with sparkling dew drops. The air was fresh and the breathing was carefree.

Actually, this village was quite large. There were hundreds of families, and the village was very quiet. As soon as the two of them left the village, an ox-cart pa.s.sed by.

The ox-cart was quite large, with three villagers on it and an old man driving it. The old man let out a loud groan, and the oxen obediently stopped.

"Yes, it's good morning Aunt Liang's Sanniang, Big Brother Liu." Xiao Yiming said.

"Ai, isn't it just in a hurry? Isn't it just in order to get a good stall to sell some side dishes, so I can get there in a hurry?" Aunt Liang said.

"It's alright, Brother Liu. It's not too late to get to town. You guys go ahead first, I'll keep up. "

"Sigh, that's also clear. You have to be careful." The big uncle who was driving the carriage politely said a few words and brandished his bullwhip as he hurried on his way.

"Fellow villagers, I'll see you later." Xiao Yiming spoke a few words before speeding up his pace. His footsteps were like the wind, and his steps were as fast as a arrow, not much slower than an oxcart.

Luo Manman was afraid that he would be tired, hence she quickly replied, "Yiming, slow down, won't you be tired this way?"