Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: The Blacksmith’s Lover
Chapter 400: The Blacksmith’s Lover
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If a need arose, he would gladly defend this place with his life. His loyalty and his devotion belonged to Lord Su Wan and Xu Yuan.
“Sam, you’re back so early today!” A melodic voice interrupted Sam’s thought.
He looked at the woman standing in front of him.
“Miss Anna, today is Nana’s birthday. So, I came back a little early.”
“That’s great! I didn’t know Nana’s birthday was today…” Anna’s smile froze on her face. “Well then… I’ll leave you to it. I’m heading back so I don’t impose.”
“Thank you, and goodbye, Miss Anna,” said Sam.
Since Sam didn’t ask her to stay back, Anna left grumpily. Before Sam could continue on, a middle-aged man stopped him. The man wore a black robe. He looked wealthy.
“Uncle Ao Ke, good day!” Sam greeted the man before him.
“Sam, didn’t you meet Anna?” asked Ao Ke.
“I just met her. She left, though. Were you looking for her?”
“Didn’t she talk to you?”
“We talked a little, but I told her I’m in a hurry to meet Nana. It’s Nana’s birthday today!”
“Ah…right.” Ao Ke looked at Sam strangely. “Sam, have you thought about what I told you before?”
Anna was famous in the territory. She was beautiful and talented. Anybody would be lucky to have her by their side.
“Yes, thank you for reminding me. Uncle Ao Ke, I did think about it, but I already have Nana.”
“I’m not asking you to give up on Nana. She’s a good child. You can be with them both!” Ao Ke didn’t think there was anything wrong with a man having multiple wives.
Besides, Sam was outstanding at his work. Even Lord Su Wan treated him with respect because he was a very talented blacksmith.
“If you’re worried that Nana won’t agree to it, I can talk to her. I’m sure she’ll understand.”
“Uncle Ao Ke… I think you misunderstood me,” said Sam. “Nana is my everything. I can’t even think of anybody else.”
Nana was enough.
Ao Ke’s face darkened. He could see unwavering determination and loyalty in Sam’s eyes when it came to Nana.
“I understand. Nana is a good woman, and she deserved everything good in the world. To be able to capture your heart and your loyalty… it must truly be the blessing of the goddess.” Ao Ke reached out and patted Sam on the shoulder.
“It’s the other way round. I’m the one who is blessed that she chose me. Without her, I might already be dead,” said Sam.
Ao Ke watched as Sam walked away with spring in his steps and disappeared around the corner.
He lowered his head and pulled up his sleeve. A crystal bracelet full of impurities was tied around his wrist. He looked at it in nostalgia.
• •
In the brightly lit house, a young man in his early twenties was looking at a young woman with an unwavering gaze.
The young man was tall and fair. He had golden hair.
“I swear to the goddess that you’re the most beautiful thing to ever exist on this earth. Nana, I truly love you. I got a job at the food workshop. I’m going to earn a lot of money and then use it to get treatment for your eyes. I can stay with you every day after work. You won’t be neglected like you are now.”
Nana slowly raised her head. “Please forgive me for being straightforward, but could you not talk about Sam in that tone?”
The young man staggered away in embarrassment. Nana ignored him. She would prefer it if that annoying man wouldn’t visit her house at all.
Nana only had thoughts about Sam. He was so busy these past few days. ‘Maybe I can make some honey bread for him. I can ask someone to drop it off at the smithy.’
Nana smiled radiantly. She was about to get up and go make some bread when the door opened. She heard familiar footsteps.
“Sam, you’re back!” Nana was overjoyed.
The air seemed to be filled with the fragrance of spring flowers. It was mesmerizing.
Sam laughed. “Of course, I am! How could I be late on this day? Happy Birthday, Nana!” He placed the flowers in her hand.
Nana lifted them to her nose to smell them. “Sam, where did you find the White Moon Flowers?”
“Do you like it?” asked Sam.
“I love them!”
“Today is the most important day of my life,” said Sam. “It’s your birthday and also the day we first met.” Sam held her hands in his. “This was the day I got my life back. It’s because you appeared in my life that I found a purpose. I hope to be by your side forever if you’ll allow me.”
Nana felt something slip onto her ring finger. Tears streamed down her face. “Sam… are you sure about this?”
“I’ve never been so sure of anything else in my life. Will you marry me?”
“Yes!” Nana cried in happiness and hugged him tightly.. “Yes, I will!”