Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 1014: Shockwaves

Gu Jinli laughed, "Even if you’re biased towards me, you don’t have to praise me like that."

Although she had thick skin, if the one praising her was him, she would still blush.

Qin San Lang, however, said earnestly, "It’s not bias; it’s the sincere truth."

Xiao Yu was already very smart. Though she was young and just a girl, she seemed to understand everything, helping him a lot, and even saved up many good things for him.

In the manor she bought by the four expressways in Great Chu, she hid a lot of grain, livestock, and ironware — many of which were prepared specifically for him.

Especially those vermicelli made from sweet potatoes. He had tasted them before, and when mixed with soybean oil and fried soybeans, they were truly a meal that could fill the stomach.

These things are not only cheap but tasty. If sold, they would definitely fetch a high price, yet she kept them hidden, telling him that if he ever needed them, they would serve as military provisions, ensuring that his men wouldn’t starve.

She hid them for three years, starting when she knew he wanted revenge. Whether or not she had feelings for him before she made these preparations, he was very grateful.

Besides, all these years she has been developing some medicines for treating external wounds. If successful, he would undoubtedly be the greatest beneficiary.

Though she could be fierce, everything she did was beneficial to him.

Qin San Lang was both grateful and heartbroken, wanting to thank her. But remembering her saying that always apologizing or thanking would feel too distant, he decided against it.

They were already engaged to be married, so they should be closer, not exchanging formal words.

Thinking of the engagement, Qin San Lang suddenly looked down at Gu Jinli with excitement and said, "Xiao Yu, how about we get married this year?"

Gu Jinli laughed, "Are you so eager to get married?"

Qin San Lang nodded, "Yes, very eager."

He wanted to live with her, not be apart from her.

But Gu Jinli said, "That’s impossible. The only one getting married this year is my elder sister. The earliest we can marry is next year."

My elder sister and Brother Luo Wu are old enough, and their marriage has been delayed for so long. The elders of both families can no longer postpone it. After the engagement ceremony, they will start picking a date to prepare for a year-end wedding.

So she could only wait until next year.

Qin San Lang was a bit disappointed upon hearing this, knowing he was too eager. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Gu Jinli raised her hand to poke his face, smiling, "Don’t pull a long face; it’s already the end of April, next year will be here soon."

And next year, she’d turn sixteen, which is more acceptable for marriage. Marrying just after coming of age is something she couldn’t agree to.

Seeing it was getting late, she began to urge him, "Hurry back to sleep, or else my big brother will complain."

Gu Jin’an wouldn’t stop them from associating, but he watched closely. If Qin San Lang stayed out too long, he would get angry.

They had to rise early for their return to the village tomorrow, so Qin San Lang, not wanting her to lose sleep, nodded in agreement.

Yet before leaving, he cupped her face and kissed her... Ever since his proposal was accepted, he grew fond of kissing her. Whenever he seized the chance, he would kiss her, leaving Gu Jinli with no strength left to resist.

But she never even thought of resisting; she liked the feeling of him kissing her, as each time it made her feel buoyant, as if she were about to float into the air.

"Daydreaming again," Qin San Lang chuckled. Every time he kissed her, she would foolishly daydream, utterly adorable.

Gu Jinli got angry and pushed him, "Go quickly, say it again, and I’ll call off the engagement."

Qin San Lang held her hand tightly, "No, once agreed, it’s a lifetime commitment, no backing out."

Gu Jinli: "Ha, if you’re not good to me, even after marriage I can still divorce you."

Qin San Lang looked at her, determined and earnest, "That day will never come."

He wouldn’t allow himself to make mistakes, giving her no reason to leave.

Gu Jinli laughed, "Alright, alright, that day won’t come. Get going, each time you need me to urge you."

Qin San Lang laughed along without lingering further, left through the window, and turned around to help her close it.

Gu Jinli quickly went to bed, and only after lying down for a while did she hear Qin San Lang’s footsteps.

She covered herself with the quilt, whispering, "You care too much, Brother Qin, you’re doomed."

Saying this, she giggled foolishly, unaware that she actually liked Qin San Lang, feeling joy in how he treated her well.

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Early the next morning, the Gu Mansion was lively, and Gu Jinxiu was particularly happy today because Luo Wu had brought the escort agency’s mule cart to fetch them.

Luo Wu had left the Prefecture for the county early to fulfill his duty, arriving only when the day broke, now enjoying the breakfast prepared by Gu Jinxiu.

Gu Jinli also wanted to eat, but Third Grandma said, "It’s getting late, let’s not delay the time to return to the village. Everyone just eat pancakes; these pancakes are good stuff, really tasty."

Made entirely from white flour, something unthinkable before, just being given a handful of fried soybeans was considered good.

Gu Jinli knew traveling in ancient times wasn’t easy, and people emphasized setting out at an auspicious time, so she had no time to fuss, grabbed a pancake and ate.

After eating, Third Grandpa called everyone, "Hurry to the carts, it’s unlucky to start traveling after the timely hour."

Luo Wu’s men had already loaded their luggage onto the mule cart, so they just needed to get in to leave.

Gu Jinli and the rest grabbed some valuable items and boarded the cart.

Master Qi also came with his two sons to send them off. Seeing Gu Family People coming out, he handed over generous gifts with a smile, "Knowing you’re setting out for the village today, I specifically came to see you off for a while."

Regrettably, he said, "Originally I wanted to host a banquet today, inviting Brother Gu and family, but it seems so mish-mashed. Next month, I’ll personally come for goods, and host then, you must grace us with your presence."

Master Qi sincerely spoke to Gu Dashan.

But Gu Dashan needed to travel, having no time to say much to Master Qi, just smiling, "Let’s see then, thank you for coming; we need to hit the road."

Master Qi was taken aback, wondering why Gu Dashan was speaking so bluntly now? Wasn’t he formerly timid, even scared to talk to sons of officials? Now he not only wasn’t afraid, but seemed to imply rushing, could it be Gu Family’s daughter said something to him?

Master Qi was quite worried, holding onto Gu Dashan and refusing to let go.

Gu Jin’an watched this and said, "Master Qi, our family indeed must hit the road, please release him."

He added, "Rest assured, now our two families’ business won’t have problems."

As for whether it will falter in the future, he couldn’t say.

Upon hearing this, Master Qi released Gu Dashan’s hand, laughing, "My apologies."

He then bowed to Gu Dashan, "Brother Gu, have a good journey."

Qi Yun and Qi He also bowed to Gu Jin’an in farewell.

Gu Dashan and the others didn’t delay further, accepted the Qi Family’s gifts, gave instructions to the household servants and boarded the mule cart to return to the village.

As they left the Prefecture, news of the Emperor executing the Eldest Imperial Prince’s family, the Yue Family, maternal relatives, and even many officials related to the Eldest Imperial Prince, spread to Jianghuai and Jiangnan regions.

Jiangnan and Jianghuai regions were deeply shaken, everyone was scared intensely, not expecting the Emperor to be so cruel, killing even his own sons and grandsons.

The noble families and official households were especially on edge, hastening to check any ties with the Eldest Imperial Prince’s former associates.

If connections were found, they needed to sever ties immediately to avoid being implicated in this disaster.