novelraw Chapter 434 - 262: Husband, how many women have you said these words to?_3
Chapter 434 - 262: Husband, how many women have you said these words to?_3
The name of this flower really does sound quite nice.
Ji Nanjue let Su Bei tie the straps of the bellyband and said, "Her mother told me that at Little Wind Cliff, the father usually picks it the day before his adult daughter’s birthday."
"Her father isn’t around, and her mother is in poor health. We just happened to pass by. In the practice of cultivation, we value the concept of ’fate’..."
Finally dressed properly, Su Bei nodded, smiling, and said, "Ji Baoer is really thoughtful."
"..."
The two returned to the small mountain village where the girl was excitedly carrying a bucket of water.
"Big Brother Su! Sister-in-law!"
Seeing Su Bei and his companion, she waved her small hand excitedly.
"Why are you so happy?" Su Bei asked with a smile.
"Tomorrow I can celebrate my birthday! I even made a wish, and Little Fish swam right into the bucket. Maybe Father will come back..."
"My mom made me a really pretty skirt, and I can finally wear it!"
"And there’s egg cake too!!"
Su Bei patted her head and said with a smile, "You’ll have it all! When the time comes, there will be a piece of cake with the most beautiful hibiscus flower on it, and you’ll be wearing your new dress and celebrating your birthday..."
As he spoke, he playfully winked at her.
"What’s your name?"
The girl giggled, spun around on the spot, and said crisply, "Wang Qiu!"
Then she went off to feed the chickens, carrying the bucket of water.
Su Bei and Ji Nanjue exchanged a smile, their gaze drifting toward the direction of Little Wind Cliff.
...
The merchant caravan’s ox carts lined up, rolling from the wharf towards Little Wind Cliff.
The whole way, the porters were chatting and laughing freely; it seemed that after crossing the Cang River, everything was especially delightful.
"Once we get to Xiegu City, I’m definitely going to drink my fill!"
"I want to eat a whole pig!"
"Come on... You think you can eat all that?"
In the very last ox cart, Li Zijun was wrapped tightly in a cloak. Beside her, Uncle Wang hummed a tune, looking exceptionally happy. Scratching his head, he took out an embroidered red flower hairband with an embarrassed look and asked, "Lass, you’re a girl too. Would you like this?"
Li Zijun burst into laughter at the sight of this hairband.
After thinking it over, she took the dark green hairpin from her hair and placed it in Uncle Wang’s hand. "Give this to her..."
As always, her demeanor was gentle, her gaze warm and calm.
"How can I accept this? Your hairpin must be worth dozens of silver..."
Li Zijun blinked and said reassuringly, "Not that much... just a few silver."
Uncle Wang examined the dark green hairpin closely, frowning. Finally, with determination, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a cloth bag filled with clinking silver.
He poured it into his palm and handed it to Li Zijun.
"Lass, I can’t just take your things for nothing."
"Take these five silver, consider it a purchase... otherwise, I’d feel uneasy..."
"..."
Li Zijun did not refuse, accepting the silver with a sweet smile. "With a father like you, she must be very happy..."
Uncle Wang quickly waved his hands, his face bashful.
Just then, the caravan in front suddenly stopped.
And then there was a terrifying explosion.
BOOM—
Li Zijun’s heart tightened instantly. Her eyebrows flicked, and her small hand clutched her skirt as she murmured to herself, "The inevitable has arrived."
"..."
In the next instant, a black fog enveloped the skies.
It was Evil Qi!