Chapter 2195: Promise Me One Thing

" he teased.Yang Ruqing's face flushed.Even Left Big Brother, such a serious person, has his moments of humor"What's that I'll go see if Ritsuko is in the room. I'll call him out so we can meet."She...After hearing Xiaoyu's words, Yang Ruqing smiled subtly.

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“When Guihua’s mother went back with my mother to cook Laba porridge, she even mentioned you,” Yang Ruqing said.

"Oh What did mother say about me" Xiaoyu tilted her head and asked.

Yang Ruqing said, "According to your mother's wishes, she wants to discuss with the Ning family about keeping you at home for the New Year and getting married only after the first lunar month!"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyu smiled.

"Why don't you just say, follow my mother's wishes She'd love for me to stay home and be a spinster forever, never getting married! Hahaha..."

Both people laughed.

After the laughter, Xiaoyu's expression suddenly became tinged with a few traces of melancholy.

“Qinger, to be honest, sometimes I really envy you,” she said.

"What are you envious of You're not better than me in any way!" Yang Ruqing said.

As she spoke, the well-selected rice had been put into the large pot, water poured over it, and the lid placed on top. She then moved to the stove side and began adding firewood to the pot.

"My parents love me, and your parents love you just as much."

“I have two younger brothers at home, and you have two brothers at home too.”

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"As for looks, we're evenly matched, haha, let me brag a little!"

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"When it comes to men, we both have exceptional choices. I wonder how many women envy us"

"In terms of family background, the Ning family is far superior to the Luo family. The Ning family is one of the most prominent families in Qing'an County."

"Once you marry into that family, there will be maids everywhere. You'll become the young mistress right away! You don't have to envy me anymore!"

Yang Ruqing was adding firewood to the hearth while explaining things in detail to Xiaoyu.

Upon hearing Yang Ruohua's words, Xiaoyu's face was a mixture of joy and worry.

"Oh, Qing'er, what you said is good indeed."

“But, what use are these servants in droves They only look respectable to outsiders. As for me, you know my temperament well.”

“It made me very uncomfortable. When I ate, someone waited on me. Even when I took a bath or went to sleep, there was someone standing by, watching me.” she said.

Yang Ruqing nodded: "That's true, we're alike. I'm also not comfortable with others cooking for me. I still prefer to cook by myself. I make whatever I want to eat."

"Even passing gas or belching, you wouldn't be afraid of the maids laughing at you, would you" she asked.

Xiaoyu nodded repeatedly, "He who gives birth to me is my mother, and he who knows me is Qing'er. You also!"

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"Oh my, you're really putting on a show now. Are you going to take the civil service exam" Yang Ruqing teased.

Little Rain smiled.

After laughing, she sighed again, "Qing'er, seriously speaking, do you know what I envy you the most"

"What" asked Yang Ruqing.

Xiaoyu said: "Your in-laws are right here in our village. Although you're the daughter-in-law of Lao Luo's family, it's only a courtyard wall separating you from your natal home."

"Being married isn't much different from not being married. If your mother has something to say, just shout across the wall and she can hear you. Isn't that great!"

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"Unlike me, who was married far away to Qìng'ān County, it took a whole two days just to travel back and forth home."

My parents want to come and see me, but it's a lot of effort for them.

“Besides, big families have many rules and it's not as simple as saying you can go back to your mother's house whenever you want. Thinking about these things, I suddenly felt that this marriage, which was originally a perfect match, had some flaws, alas!”

Xiaoyu sighed softly, her face a mixture of complex and tangled emotions.

Yang Ruqing looked up at her and said frankly, although she had not experienced what Xiaoyu had gone through, she could empathize with Xiaoyu's feelings.

These days are nothing like modern times. Transportation and communication are far more developed. A phone call, a video chat, or even a train ticket is all it takes.

But in this era, communication relies on shouting, and transportation depends on walking.

Those who could afford a carriage as their mode of transportation were certainly wealthy.

In the countryside, those who could afford an independent oxcart were wealthy farmers.

And that old ox, you expect it to wag its tail and trot all the way to the county I reckon the best is long gone by then.

So, daughters from rural families who are dearly loved by their parents usually choose husbands from the same village or a neighboring one.

"Oh, Xiaoyu, you always worry too much," Yang Ruqing said.

"Fate is something that depends on how the Moon God arranges it. It's said that those who are destined to meet will come together from miles away, while those who are not destined will find it difficult to even shake hands across the street."

"If you hadn't wanted to marry far away back then, all the guys in our village—Baozi, Yu Zhu, and even more—would have come to your house to propose. You didn't accept any of them."

"She only wanted to marry Ning Su, the older brother."

"For Elder Brother Ning's sake, you even went to Qing'an County, not afraid of death, just to be with him."

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"How did we get to this point, and why are you saying all these depressing things Have you regretted it, and do you want to call off the wedding" Yang Ruqing asked.

Upon hearing these two words, Xiaoyu quickly shook her head.

"How is that possible I'll never marry anyone else in my life but Big Brother Ning. I wouldn't regret it even if I died!" she said.

"I'm just... I'm just that I'm about to get married, and after that, I won't be able to stay in Changping Village as long as I want anymore. There's a strange feeling in my heart..." she murmured.

These past few years, I've been working hard down south and haven't had much time to spend with my parents.

Every time I come back, my brother and younger brother have changed.

The older brother had long grown into a sturdy young man from a wealthy farming family, and his sister-in-law would be entering the household next January.

Brother, you've also grown taller.

Father has grown old, and Mother's head is now full of white hairs. In recent years, there have been some changes in the village. Some elderly people have passed away, and many new children have been born.

She had come here before, and at the pond near the village entrance she had met several unfamiliar young brides, but couldn't recognize any of them.

Xiaoyu lowered her eyes, her entire being shrouded in a layer of sadness.

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Seeing her best friend like this, Yang Ruqing also got up and walked to Xiaoyu's side.

"Little Yu, don't overthink things. Because in this world, there's nothing that is truly perfect."

"Don't always think about what you don't have, think more about what you do have."

"Yes, it's true that you are a bit far from your hometown. But as long as you know that your parents are living well, and they feel less worried because you're doing well, that's enough."

"If you have time, come back to the village for a while. I believe the Ning family are reasonable people."

“You know, Brother Ning likes you and supports you. With his backing, you can stand tall in the Ning family.”

“My house has a restaurant in the county. Whenever Uncle Chang Geng and Aunt Gui Hua miss you, they can take my car to the county to see you. It's actually very convenient, so don't worry!”

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After hearing Yang Ruqing's advice, Xiaoyu's mood obviously improved a lot.

She reached out and took Yang Ruqing's hand: "Ruqing, I have a favor to ask of you. No matter how difficult it is, please promise me."

Yang Ruqing smiled and said, “Let’s hear it. I wouldn’t dare to make any promises lightly about anything beyond my capabilities, oh.”ark guard in front of him.Here's the translation:Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!When he was cooking dinner, the dark guard brought a woman to the kitchen.That woman...