Mistakenly Connected to the Jade Flower Branch

Chapter 133 Little Farewell

Nianyao clearly didn't believe it.

Luo An said, "Xu Sheng is here and can testify. Yun Ting looks harmless, but actually... didn't you say last time that he wanted to marry Princess Dongyang? You'll believe it once he marries Duan Yi's daughter."

Nianyao stared at him for a while without saying a word, and Luo An was just thinking that he was about to get through this hurdle.

Nianyao said softly, "I originally wanted to wait for you to come back so I could skin you alive... But you came back and just gave me a few words to fool me, so I think I can accept it..."

Seeing her listless expression, Luo An squeezed her hand: "Nianyao, I'm so sorry about Yan Zeyu. I know you're very upset. I know Uncle Liu is very good to you, and I know it's easier to advise others than to convince yourself."

Nianyao, I can joke, but I won't fool you. You're the only one for me in this life; I have no concubines, no mistresses. Except for betrayal, I allow you to do anything to me, including using, deceiving, and scheming…”

Nianyao intertwined her fingers with his: "I never intended to use deception to scheme against you. Luo An, I understand the道理 (principles/reasoning). I know Yan Zeyi isn't entirely evil; he is indeed a talented person. I know you went to Hengshan because you were worried that Yunting would harm me..."

But I'm really sad. I know Uncle Liu was harmed by them but I can't do anything about it, I know you went to Hengshan for me but I can't stop you... This feeling is terrible, I feel so worthless.

I grew up with my brothers, and I was always competitive, afraid of being inferior to them. I couldn't do chores like weaving, embroidery, laundry, or cooking; I had to earn my place in this man's world through my own abilities. I often doubted myself: what could I do without Dahebang? Wait for you to support me?

"To be my wife, my lover, my family. It's not about you waiting for me to support you, it's about me needing you to walk with me through life." Luo An said, "Nianyao, there is only one you in this world. I love you not because you can sail a ship or do laundry and cook."

Nianyao asked, "Then what do you like about me?"

Luo An said, "I like that you consider the big picture, understand the greater good, are righteous, and know right from wrong, and there's so much more about that... Even though you might be sad, you remain steadfast in your original intentions."

To live life to the fullest is the ideal, but being forced into things is the norm, and accepting what is unavoidable is courage. Nianyao, I used to be cowardly and indifferent, but after being with you, I slowly became brave and warm. Because of you, I've slowly started to like myself.

So Luo An could despise himself? Was she really that good? If anyone else had said that, Nian Yao would have laughed out loud. But Luo An spoke sincerely, and Nian Yao's eyes welled up with tears.

Nianyao was about to say "You flatter me" when Luo An said, "Now that you can farm, I don't have to worry about going hungry... The wars between countries are costing them too much, and if it goes on for too long, they won't be able to take care of themselves. I'll have to rely on you to support me..."

The switch was so natural? Nianyao was stunned for a moment before exclaiming in admiration: "Luo An, how do you seamlessly switch from sentimental to funny?"

Luo An raised his hand and gently stroked her face: "I like your smile, I don't want to see you cry."

Nianyao spat and said, "Who's crying?"

Luo An smiled without saying a word, his eyes revealing a hint of doting affection.

Nianyao slightly looked away, stood up, and pulled him: "The cabbages and radishes that Eighth Sister planted have sprouted, and they're so green and pleasing to the eye. Come on, I'll take you to see them..."

Nianyao was in high spirits, and Luo An certainly wouldn't spoil the fun. As the two went out, Luo An subtly took her hand on his arm.

The two walked from the back door all the way to the vegetable garden, and to onlookers, they seemed to have the intimacy of a newlywed couple after a short separation.

Nianyao took his arm and they walked and talked: "It is expected that a group of people will leave the Great River Gang by the end of this year. After the Spring Festival, we will ask the brothers who are willing to settle on Chongming Island to move their families to the island. At the Shipowners' Conference, I will ask the shipowners to cultivate the land on the island, since the spring planting season coincides with the fishing ban..."

Luo An smiled and said, "After Nanfei and General Yuan finish their battle, let them come over as well."

Nianyao refused: "No."

Luo An asked, "Why?"

Nianyao stopped and looked at him: "No means no."

Luo An didn't argue with her, but pulled her forward and coaxed, "The head of the household has the final say."

Nianyao said proudly, "That's more like it."

A lush green expanse stretching as far as the eye can see! He only left a short time ago, and he's already turned this wasteland into a vegetable garden? At this rate, the Great River Gang could switch to selling vegetables!

Nianyao explained, "This was planted by Hu Zi and his brothers. I dug up a small patch over there and just planted the seeds."

Nianyao pulled him along and said, “These past few days, Ba Mei and I have explored all of Chongming Island. We’ve divided up the rice paddies, wheat fields, vegetable gardens… We’ve decided to allocate the land in teams of ten, so everyone gets a share. Help me out whenever you can.”

Nianyao led her people to measure the land of Chongming Island, dividing it into roughly equal-sized blocks and placing wooden numbered signs on them.

Luo An roughly sketched the shape of the large area of ​​land in his notebook, then drew each small plot within it, recorded its dimensions, and wrote down its number...

The wife leads the way, and the husband follows suit. Nianyao's hidden unhappiness and resentment vanished without a trace thanks to Luo An's excellent cooperation.

After several busy days, Luo An noticed that Nian Yao looked tired and suggested she rest. Nian Yao felt bad that such a refined young man like Luo An was working so hard for her in the fields, so she decided to rest as well.

Luo An and Qin Jiu were playing chess in the tea room, while Nian Yao sat next to Luo An brewing tea, creating a peaceful scene.

Tiger carried the box over: "Young master, these are your things."

Nianyao jumped over and opened the box: two boxes of melon seeds, two sets of clothes (one inside the other), and a fox fur coat. Nianyao lightly shook the fox fur coat, and a letter fell to the ground.

The fox fur was pure white, light, and warm, as soft as silk to the touch. Nianyao was truly envious: "They really know how to differentiate between relatives; they didn't even think to give one to their sister-in-law..."

Luo An said, "This one is for you, I have more."

Nianyao asked, "Where is it? How come I don't know?"

Luo An said, "Eighth Sister put Nanfei's and my things in a box, and Hu Zi put them on the wall of the small hall in Yaochi. You can tidy up another day, put away the summer clothes and take out the winter clothes."

"Okay." Nianyao replied, then realized something was amiss: "Why aren't you accepting it? Didn't you say I'm the head of the household? Shouldn't you be in charge of the household affairs?"

Qin Jiu focused intently on the game, keeping his eyes down and his mind focused on the game.

Luo An said, "Okay, I'll go collect it later."

Tiger complained, "Boss, you should learn from Eighth Sister how virtuous and gentle she is. She never lets me collect the clothes."

Nianyao kicked out, but Huzi jumped to avoid it.

Nianyao put her hands on her hips and said, "I want to eat the sunflower seeds, don't even think about it."

Tiger picked up the letter from the ground and was about to hand it to Luo An when Nianyao snatched it away.

Tiger stood up for Luo An, saying, "Boss, this is addressed to Luo An personally."

Nianyao said, "You're so fussy! If your husband is busy, don't you understand that a wife should take care of him? What young lady's love letter can't I read? Please remember to call me 'wife' from now on."

Tiger protested, "I called you 'Madam' the other day, and you kicked me!"

As Nianyao opened the letter, she said, "The past few days were the past few days, and the present is the present..."

Tiger dared not agree or argue, and sat down next to Luo An.

Nianyao handed the letter to Luo An: "Your love letter!"