Yang Ling stood in the courtyard and used green salt and melon pulp to brush his teeth. He let out a breath. There was still a taste of alcohol in his mouth and his head was a little tipsy. Tonight, Young-niang didn't let him drink the medicinal wine. She only bought the home-brewed sorghum wine from the small wine shop in the county, so he drank a few more cups.
In the evening, Young-niang dipped the wild vegetables in the soup and stewed a chicken. She invited Lian 'er over for a meal. He sent her back to her room before the sky turned dark and she still hadn't returned. He didn't know what the two of them were talking about, but Yang Ling couldn't be bothered.
He couldn't tell anyone about his true situation. He couldn't tell Ma Lian 'er the lie that he would die in two years. If Han Youniang found out, he would be committing suicide.
As Yang Ling was thinking, Han Youniang walked into the courtyard. Yang Ling had salt in his mouth and nodded at her. "Did you send her back?"
"Yes!" Han Youniang agreed. She walked to Yang Ling's side and didn't enter the room. Yang Ling rinsed his mouth and saw her standing beside him. That face that didn't know how to hide clearly had something to say. He couldn't help but smile lovingly. He pinched her nose and said, "Why are you standing here like a fool? Come, let's go back to the room."
Yang Ling locked the door and sat in the central room. He reached out to touch the teapot. The attentive Young-niang had already made a pot of tea for him. It was now warm and ready to drink. The chair was placed against the wall of the courier station's standard heated sandwich wall. The wall reflected the warmth of the weather, and the room was comfortably warm.
He turned to look and saw that Han Youniang's slender fingers were intertwining in a panic. She walked around the room aimlessly and peeked at him, looking like he wanted to say something. Yang Ling found it interesting and thought, "Young-niang has never shown such a difficult expression. What is it that she can't say? Ah, right, I heard father-in-law say that he is raising money to find a wife for Han Wei. Could it be that he wants to borrow money? "
When the several dozen members of the Yang Family came here to eat and drink, she generously bought them food and clothes. She was even worried that she would blame her for not taking good care of the Yang Family. Borrowing money from her maiden family really made things difficult for this girl.
Yang Ling couldn't bear to put her in a difficult position and took the initiative to say, "Young-niang, do you have something to say?"
"Ah?" Han Youniang's body shook, and she shook her head in panic, "Yes, oh, no, erm … the tea is cold, right? I'll boil some more water. "
Yang Ling giggled and said, "Oh you! Is Big Brother short of money to marry a wife? I heard that he is very close to Miss Zhang, who fled to the city with him. Is he short of money to arrange the marriage? You don't have to ask me about this kind of thing. You call the shots in our family. Just take whatever money you need. "
"Of course not!" Han Youniang pouted and sat down on the chair next to him. She rolled her eyes at him, "I'm not doing this for the sake of my maiden family. Father said that if Big Brother wants to marry a wife, he should rely on his own money to marry her. Hubby found a job for Father and Big Brother, and they are already very grateful."
"Look at what you're saying," Yang Ling laughed, "I should be grateful to Father-in-law for giving me such a lovely and gentle wife. I should also be grateful that Big Brother and Second Brother were born earlier than you. Otherwise, how could we be so compatible? Isn't that right, my little wife? "
Seeing her cute look, Yang Ling couldn't help but be aroused and forgot what he wanted to ask. He happily hugged Young-niang's fragrant shoulder and kissed her on the cheek.
Han Youniang shyly broke away from his shoulder and said, "Hubby …, it smells like wine."
"Well, if you think that hubby's mouth smells like wine, I'm going to carry out the family rules and make you stand naked in the yard as punishment." Yang Ling pretended to be crazy with the help of wine. He didn't know if it was because of Young-niang's teasing, but he only felt his desire burning. He couldn't help but play his hands on Young-niang's breasts and hips.
Han Youniang was so embarrassed that her body turned soft. She twisted her body to avoid his attack and said softly, "Go to hell, how can you punish your own wife like this?"
She was so embarrassed that she gently hit Yang Ling. Suddenly, her eyes flashed and she imagined that if her husband really punished her like this … She was embarrassed by her bold idea and covered her face. She stamped her feet and twisted her shoulders, "Hubby, don't talk nonsense, it's so embarrassing …"
Seeing that kind of girl's coquettish behavior made Yang Ling's bones lighten. He really wanted to immediately do it with Young-niang on the spot. He took a breath, picked up Young-niang's light body and put her on his lap. He gently kissed her on the cheek and took the initiative to change the topic, "Okay, hubby, stop fooling around. Tell me, what do you want to say to me?"
Han Youniang smiled shyly and glanced at him. She playfully said, "Hubby is going to carry out the family rules. I was scared and forgot."
Yang Ling saw that her cheeks were flushed from laughing, her beautiful eyes were sparkling, and her coquettish expression was quite charming. The lust he had just suppressed surged again, and his lower body became as hard as iron.
Han Youniang giggled and teased her husband. Her delicate and exquisite round buttocks moved slightly. Suddenly, she touched something hard. She was startled at first, and then like a rabbit that had been shot by an arrow, she suddenly jumped out of Yang Ling's arms. She covered her red face with both hands and stammered, "Hubby, you … you … I … I … Young-niang won't … won't tease you anymore."
Yang Ling grimaced. He felt that his nose was stuffy as though it was going to bleed again. He hurriedly drank the tea that had been cooled. He coughed twice and said with a sanctimonious expression, "Little girl, why haven't you said it yet? What did you want to tell me?"
Han Youniang opened her fingers and peeked at Yang Ling. Then she slowly put her hand down. She said shyly and timidly, "Hubby, I … I know that Older Sister Lian likes Hubby a lot. Young-niang thinks … if Hubby agrees, I will talk to Older Sister Lian another day and we … we will take her in. Hubby's character is outstanding and you are the best in the world. We will not disgrace her."
Yang Ling's expression changed. He frowned and said, "Who did you hear this from? Was it … Man Cang who said it? "
Han Youniang stammered, "Hubby, Young-niang has already … heard people say that a woman's reputation is important. I heard that Big Brother Ma is leaving with the southern army. It is not suitable for Older Sister Lian to live here without a status. The seventh month is about to pass. If we don't take her in now, then we will have to wait three years. If you agree, we can give her a status first. It is fine even if we take her in later. "
In ancient times, when parents passed away, it was a time of great filial piety for children. According to tradition, they had to observe filial piety for three years. However, there were some situations that could be changed. The ancients were not so rigid. For example, Ma Ang had enlisted in the army. There were also important officials of the court who had to be retained by the monarch due to the needs of the country. This was called "stealing affection."
In the common people, there was also a situation where one was allowed to marry within forty-nine days of the death of one's parents. The common people called this "rushing happiness." As the saying went, "A thousand coffins come out of the door, the family will prosper." This meant that the death of the deceased would bring more lives to the family. Many children and grandchildren would continue the family line. This was not considered unfilial.
Yang Ling stared at Young-niang for a moment. There was a hint of grievance and jealousy in her clear eyes. However, it was mostly worry for Ma Lian 'er and her unconditional trust in him.
Yang Ling slowly shook his head and said, "Don't get involved in other people's nonsense. I've investigated. Every April, there will be fur traders passing through Jiming to the south. At that time, I will arrange for them to take care of you. Miss Ma will carry the coffin south and return to her hometown. "
Han Youniang blinked and said doubtfully, "But … you and her …"
He gently pecked her cherry lips and stopped her from speaking. Then Yang Ling slid to her ear and whispered, "Between me and her, it's not as complicated as you think. Be good. After a long time, no one will mention it anymore. Miss Lian 'er will not think about it anymore. Do you understand?"
"Oh!" Han Youniang obediently shut her mouth. Although she did not quite understand what her husband was talking about, a hint of relief and joy appeared on the tip of her eyebrows. What was there to be unhappy about when she got what she wanted?
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Yang Ling lay on the bed with his head on his hands. He closed his eyes and thought: Young-niang also knows about me and Ma Lian 'er. It seems that there are a lot of people who know about this. But when Ma Lian 'er returns to Jinling with the coffin, everything will naturally disappear. From then on, they will be in different places. No matter how infatuated the girl is, there is no substantial development between the two. Will she still remember me?
Presumably, after a year and a half, she will let go of this relationship and start a new life. Yang Ling believed this. He was not narcissistic enough to think that a woman would be unforgettable if she liked him. He was just an ordinary man and did not have that kind of charm.
Itching on his cheek, Yang Ling opened his eyes and saw Young-niang sitting next to him, looking at him gently. Her long hair was a little wet and cool on his face. The little girl had just taken a bath.
Her pure and delicate face was still flushed from the bath. Her fluffy eyelashes and watery eyes were indescribably alluring. Yang Ling's worries and thoughts were instantly swept away. He sighed and turned to think of a way to break the stalemate. With such a beautiful and fragrant lass in front of him, he could only look at her but not touch her. He would get sick if he held it in for too long.
For some reason, Han Youniang's face was full of joy, and there was an indescribable charm to it, as if … there was a fawning smile on her face. Yang Ling blinked, wondering if he was imagining things.
She was wearing a short dress and was lying on the kang next to Yang Ling. She pulled her hair to the front and combed it. She smiled and began to chat with him. "Husband, today, Sister Lian and I went up the mountain to dig wild vegetables. I saw an old locust tree that was hundreds of years old. It was struck by a spring thunder two days ago and caught fire."
Her body was petite and moving, and her chest inadvertently turned to Yang Ling's elbow. Smelling the fresh virgin fragrance on her body, Yang Ling's lower body, which had just cooled down, began to uncontrollably swell again.
Han Youniang's delicate body moved closer to him. Her face was pressed against his chest as she excitedly told the story. "I heard from the uncle who lived in the mountain that it was because the old locust tree was about to become a spirit and the Thunder God was angry. In the past, I was really skeptical, but husband is also a person who has seen immortals, so I didn't dare to not believe it. I pulled Sister Lian away and walked away. Husband, if that old tree doesn't die from being struck, will it really become a spirit? "
"Little girl, I don't know if the old locust tree will become a spirit or not. I only know that you are about to become a spirit. And me … I have already prepared for the first level of the human cannon. Do you know? Little spirit! "Yang Ling gritted his teeth and thought.
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