Country Maiden: Fields and Fortune

362: Saying Goodbye to Xie Rong (7 updates)

Why did everyone think she had to marry King Jian, and that she could only be a concubine?

Honestly, she had no desire to marry Li Hengyi, neither as a wife nor as a concubine.

Nor would she consider it.

She longed for a simple life, and if she really wanted a man, she preferred one who came with no family at all, just him alone. That way, there would be fewer meddlesome aunts and no need to show filial piety to in-laws, nor would she have to deal with

sisters-in-law or bothersome elder and younger sisters-in-law.

She definitely did not want to face conspiracies between a mother-in-law and sisters-in-law over her belongings.

At this thought, Xie Zhinuan couldn’t help but think of Xiaoyuan and Dong Sheng.

The two had a good relationship, but it soured because of Dong Sheng’s mother and sister. Xiaoyuan never voiced it, but she felt aggrieved and never let go of that resentment.

She kept it all inside without lashing out at Dong Sheng.

“One day, I will be my own support. When people speak of Xie Zhinuan, they will give a thumbs up and say this girl is great, really good. She is worthy of anyone, no matter the man’s status. As long as there is mutual affection, it’s a perfect match!”

If there’s no affection, what good is a suitable match? To live a life of mutual respect but devoid of joy and happiness related to the other, without choice, unable to choose, simply resigned to fate. But she had the chance to choose, and she chose not to marry.

“Exactly, my sister is worthy of any man!”

Xie Zhinuan laughed upon hearing this, not puncturing the hidden meaning in Xie Rong’s words.

She did not want to go to the capital with Xie Rong at this time.

She found the medicine pill very precious, and having Xie Rong take it back to the capital was her way of showing her feelings.

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“I want to take you with me to the capital, Zhinuan. Will you come with me? We’ll head to the capital, and next year, I’ll accompany you back to Fengping County, or anywhere else you’d like to go!” Xie Rong looked at Xie Zhinuan, his plea evident.

Yet, Xie Zhinuan remained firm in her refusal.

She made sure Xie Rong left, starting the preparations the same day, packing a mule cart full with homemade chili sauce, dried radishes, and fermented bayberry wine.

She forcefully saw Xie Rong off on the boat, regardless of his reluctant gaze and tearful eyes.

Standing on the shore, she waved goodbye to him, “Third Brother, have a safe journey!”

“I don’t understand why you insist on sending me away!” Xie Rong shouted back.

Xie Zhinuan watched the departing boat without answering, just kept waving her hand.

It wasn’t until the boat became tinier and tinier in the distance that Xie Zhinuan allowed herself a gentle, closed-lip smile, her eyes moistening.

With such a departure, and him no longer by her side, her attachment to family affection would gradually wane, and in the future, when she left, she could do so without any reluctance.

Without any reluctance…

Xie Zhinuan bit her lip gently and sighed softly, “Let’s go back.”

Upon returning to the inn, Xie Zhinuan went to see Xie Yi. He was itching to get out of bed and walk, but was lovingly coaxed by Grandma Chen, looking at her with pitiful eyes, obediently refraining from being stubborn about getting off the bed.

“In two more months, you’ll be able to walk. Your bones are still fragile right now. Wait until you’re a bit bigger and your bones are stronger before you start walking. Our Ayi is the best!” Grandma Chen soothed him gently.

Xie Yi seemed to understand and obediently nodded his head.

“Grandma, Grandma!” he called out, his words unclear.

Grandma Chen was overjoyed and gently stroked Xie Yi’s hat-covered head, “Our Ayi is the smartest!”

Having a child around, despite the extra little troubles, really made life feel warmer and more fulfilling.

Especially since Xie Yi was so well-behaved, Grandma Chen truly poured all her tender affection into him.

Chapter 364