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Chapter 46 If You Come to Marry Me, I Will Marry You

Chapter 46 If You Come to Marry Me, I Will Marry You (4000 words)
It was the third day after Xiao Mo left Shiqiao Village.

The residence of the magistrate of Qingshan County.

Sun Siyuan, the magistrate of Qingshan County, strode towards the villa where Xiao Mo lived.

"Xiao Mo." Sun Siyuan walked into the courtyard, his face beaming with joy.

"Lord Sun." Xiao Mo put down the book in his hand, stood up and bowed to Sun Siyuan.

“Just now, Lei the blacksmith’s apprentice came over and said that what you wanted has been made. Do you want to go and pick it up now?” Sun Siyuan asked.

“Of course,” Xiao Mo’s eyes also lit up. “I have troubled Lord Sun these past two days. I will definitely repay you for the gold you borrowed.”

"Haha, no rush, no rush, it's just a little gold," Magistrate Sun said with a smile.

Two days ago, after arriving in Qingshan City, Xiao Mo found Magistrate Sun and expressed his desire to borrow some gold to forge something.

Sun Siyuan was originally worried about what to give Xiao Mo that would not be cliché but would also deepen their relationship.

After all, once Xiao Mo enters the court as an official, he will see him less often.

However, after passing the imperial examination, Xiao Mo was not short of money, and he seemed to have no desires.

Many wealthy men offered him gifts, but he refused them all.

Therefore, Magistrate Sun really didn't know where to start.

Therefore, when Xiao Mo took the initiative to ask him for a favor, Magistrate Sun almost burst out laughing.

Magistrate Sun generously took out a gold ingot and introduced Xiao Mo to the best blacksmith in Qingshan County.

Xiao Mo gave the blacksmith the blueprints.

Because it's a small item and doesn't require any inlays, just a few carvings, it can be finished in two days.

Therefore, Xiao Mo wanted to stay in Qingshan County.

But how could Magistrate Sun possibly allow Xiao Mo to stay at an inn?

He brought Xiao Mo to live in his mansion, and they have been there ever since.

In fact, Magistrate Sun wished that Xiao Mo would never return that little bit of gold.

In this way, Xiao Mo would owe him a favor.

Sometimes, when both parties are willing to owe each other something, their relationship can become deeper.

The only two things that made Magistrate Sun feel regretful.

Firstly, the item Xiao Mo wanted to create was a small object, requiring little gold, so the favor couldn't be made larger.

Magistrate Sun wanted to give the remaining gold to Xiao Mo, but Xiao Mo politely declined and refused to accept it no matter what.

Secondly, Xiao Mo still has no interest in his own daughter.

Magistrate Sun insisted on having Xiao Mo stay in his residence, not only to deepen his relationship with Xiao Mo, but also to allow his daughter to spend more time with Xiao Mo.

Magistrate Sun was quite confident in his daughter's appearance.

Although Xiao Mo declined his offer last time, this time, they could try to make contact.

What if Xiao Mo thinks "this woman is not bad" and changes his mind?
Xiao Mo met Miss Sun several times during the meal.

When Xiao Mo was studying, Magistrate Sun deliberately sent his daughter to deliver tea.

After spending the last two days together, it turns out that Miss Sun has really fallen for Xiao Mo.

However, Xiao Mo never even glanced at Miss Sun.
Miss Sun even asked her father to find a way for her to marry Xiao Mo.

But what solutions could Magistrate Sun come up with?
Magistrate Sun has done his own investigation.

Xiao Mo's sweetheart should be that white girl from Shiqiao Village, regardless of her appearance.

The young woman in white took care of Xiao Mo, weaving cloth and collecting herbs to earn money for his studies.

If I were to use any means necessary, not only would Xiao Mo hold a grudge, but if word got out, my reputation would be completely ruined.

It can only be said that Xiao Mo and his daughter were not destined to be together.

After a stick of incense had burned, Xiao Mo and Magistrate Sun arrived at the entrance of Lei's blacksmith shop.

"Magistrate, Mr. Xiao." The blacksmith Sun, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and shirtless, hurriedly came out and bowed to them in the manner of a scholar.

"Blacksmith Lei, is what Mr. Xiao wanted ready?" Magistrate Sun asked.

"Alright, alright, please wait a moment, gentlemen."

Lei the blacksmith washed his hands in a bucket of water, dried them with a clean towel, and then took out a brocade box from the cabinet: "Please take a look, gentlemen."

"Thank you for your hard work, Blacksmith Lei." Xiao Mo accepted the brocade box with both hands and opened it.

A golden object appeared before Xiao Mo and Lord Sun.

Lord Sun took a closer look and couldn't help but nod in approval; the blacksmith Lei's craftsmanship was indeed excellent.

Of course, it's also because Xiao Mo's drawings are beautifully designed.

Looking at this top scholar and future high-ranking official, Lei the blacksmith asked somewhat nervously, "Is Mr. Xiao satisfied?"

Xiao Mo nodded: "Satisfied."

Lei the blacksmith breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm glad you're satisfied, Mr. Xiao."

"Blacksmith Lei, keep your change." Seeing that Xiao Mo was satisfied, Magistrate Sun tossed a small piece of silver to Blacksmith Lei.

Xiao Mo could afford the wages, but precisely because Xiao Mo could afford them, Magistrate Sun paid him quickly, fearing that Xiao Mo would pay first.

"Thank you, Magistrate, thank you, Mr. Xiao," Lei the blacksmith said hurriedly, as this was almost four times his usual wage.

"Xiao Mo, now that things are settled, shall we go for a drink?" Magistrate Sun invited.

Xiao Mo quickly bowed and said apologetically, "I am grateful for Lord Sun's kindness, but Lord Sun, I am afraid I must return first."

"So eager?" Lord Sun asked in surprise.

“There is someone who has been waiting for me for a long time.” Xiao Mo looked at the brocade box. “I don’t want her to wait any longer.”

"Sister, have something to eat."

"I'm not hungry."

"But sister, you haven't eaten for two or three days."

"It's alright, I can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, I don't need to eat anything."

"Sister." Xiaoqing sighed.

Ever since Brother Xiao left, my sister has been like a lost soul, sitting in the courtyard every day waiting for him to return.

Last night, my sister heard some noise and ran out excitedly, thinking that Brother Xiao had returned. It turned out that a weasel was trying to steal the chickens in the yard.

In a fit of anger, the older sister threw all the mice into the river.

"Xiaoqing, do you think Xiao Mo will hate his older sister?" Bai Ruxue asked nervously, holding her younger sister's hand.

"Sister, Brother Xiao doesn't seem to dislike you at all," Xiaoqing said helplessly.

"Then why isn't Xiao Mo coming back? Could he have run off with another woman?"

"Sister," Xiaoqing said wearily, "Brother Xiao said he went to get something and will be back in a couple of days. He should be back today."

"Oh wow."

Bai Ruxue nodded, still gazing at the path outside the courtyard.

Despite what Xiaoqing said, Bai Ruxue was still very uneasy.

"Could it be that what I said that night scared Xiao Mo?"

"Could it be that Xiao Mo doesn't want to keep his promise?"

"Or did Xiao Mo think Magistrate Sun's daughter was really good, and go to Qingshan County to marry her?"

In Bai Ruxue's mind, all sorts of speculations kept popping up.

The more Bai Ruxue thought about it, the more worried she became, and a thin layer of mist gradually covered her beautiful peach blossom eyes.

"Hey? Sister, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Xiaoqing was startled.

"Sister, don't cry." Xiaoqing was at a loss and didn't know how to comfort her sister.

Just as Xiaoqing was panicking, she saw a figure appear not far down the path, walking step by step towards the courtyard. When she saw the man's figure and appearance clearly, Xiaoqing's eyes lit up: "Sister! Brother Xiao is back!"

"Eh?"

Bai Ruxue suddenly raised her head and looked out into the courtyard.

When Xiao Mo saw Bai Ruxue looking at him with teary eyes, he thought something had happened and quickly quickened his pace.

"What's wrong? Did anything happen while I was away?" Xiao Mo asked the two sisters.

"Brother Xiao, nothing's wrong. I told my sister you'd be back in two days, but sister..."

Xiaoqing was only halfway through her sentence when her older sister tugged at her wrist, forcing her to swallow the rest of her words.

Xiao Mo's gaze fell upon Bai Ruxue in front of him.

The woman had her head down, her cheeks were flushed, her eyes were wet, and her long, curled eyelashes were still stained with tears.

Xiao Mo roughly guessed what it was about.

Perhaps this girl suspects that I abandoned her and ran away.

Or perhaps she suspects that she went to Qingshan County and married Lord Sun's daughter.

"Xiaoqing, go and give this jar of wine to the village chief. It was a gift from Lord Sun." Xiao Mo handed a small jar of wine to Xiaoqing.

"Okay, Brother Xiao."

Xiaoqing took the wine, glanced at Brother Xiao and her sister, and then quickly ran out.

She knew that Brother Xiao wanted to be alone with her sister and asked her to leave for a while.

Xiaoqing had no objections.

Now that my sister is in this state, only Brother Xiao can comfort her.

In the courtyard, only Xiao Mo and Bai Ruxue remained.

Bai Ruxue lowered her head, her little hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, her red little nose twitching. Her pitiful appearance made people feel sorry for her, yet also somewhat cute.

Xiao Mo smiled and reached out to wipe away the tears from Bai Ruxue's eyes: "Don't cry, I'm back now, aren't I?"

Bai Ruxue kept her head down and didn't say anything.

"I brought back two strings of candied hawthorns, they're in my bundle. Would you like some?"

Bai Ruxue remained silent, only gently biting her thin lips.

"Would you like some osmanthus cake? Fang Ji's osmanthus cake is pretty good, I brought some with me."

Bai Ruxue still did not respond.

Xiao Mo was at a loss for what to do.

Indeed, the girl had said those things to him just a couple of days ago, and he didn't react at all, even running away for two or three days without coming home. That was really quite excessive.
Just as Xiao Mo was thinking about how to appease her...

Bai Ruxue stretched out her delicate little hand, her slender fingers gently tugging at Xiao Mo's clothes.

A summer breeze gently caressed the woman's skirt, causing the loose-fitting long dress to cling to her body and accentuate her graceful curves.

A few strands of her hair swayed slightly.

The wind carried the scents of trees, grass, and earth, along with the woman's faint fragrance.

"Xiao Mo, I was wrong."

The woman's voice was very soft, like a butterfly gently alighting on a petal.

"What did you do wrong?" Xiao Mo didn't know why she was apologizing.

"I...I shouldn't have been angry with you in my heart."

Her voice was slightly choked with emotion.

"I shouldn't have kept asking for your reply."

"I shouldn't have secretly called you a big jerk behind your back, and for not keeping my word."

"Xiao Mo."

Bai Ruxue raised her head, her beautiful peach blossom eyes glistening with tears, like peach blossoms made of glass soaking in clear spring water.

"I will definitely be very obedient from now on."

"I will never throw a tantrum again."

I can secretly like you only in my heart.

"I can pretend I didn't hear what you said before."

"I don't want you to marry me anymore."

"But Xiao Mo, please don't leave me again, okay?"

As the woman's voice fell to the ground, glistening tears slid slowly down her fair cheeks, dripping onto the ground without hindrance. The scattered water droplets shimmered with the luster of late summer, then fell into the soil and slowly seeped in.

Xiao Mo reached out and gently stroked her cheek, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes:

"Fool, you haven't done anything wrong, I won't abandon you, and you've already been very obedient. Besides..."

Xiao Mo smiled and said, "Who said I didn't keep my word?"

"Huh?" Bai Ruxue was stunned.

"I went to Qingshan Town this time because I wanted to make something for you. It will take two or three days to make, and it takes quite a long time to get to Qingshan City, so I decided to just wait there. As soon as it's ready, I'll rush back to give it to you."

Xiao Mo took out the brocade box from his bosom, then held Bai Ruxue's small hand, opened her palm, and placed the brocade box in her palm: "Open it and take a look."

Bai Ruxue looked at the brocade box in her palm and opened it in a daze.

A golden ring caught the woman's eye.

The ring is engraved with delicate patterns.

Upon closer inspection, it does resemble a combination of purple hydrangea and green jasmine.

“This ring.” Bai Ruxue stared blankly at Xiao Mo.

“In my hometown, there is a custom that if a man and a woman are attracted to each other, the man will propose to the woman with a ring. If the woman agrees, the man will put the ring on the woman's right ring finger. There is a saying that ‘the nameless one already has someone else’s heart.’”

I went to Qingshan Town this time to make this ring.

so.
"Ru Xue, will you wear this ring and marry me?"

"I"

Bai Ruxue looked at the ring, and tears streamed down her face again.

"I don't want to."

The woman raised her head and said.

"Ok?"

"I don't want to now."

Bai Ruxue stared blankly at the man in front of her.

"Aunt Chen said that getting married is very troublesome. It requires holding a banquet and has all sorts of procedures."

But it is already late summer, and next March you will be going to the capital to take the imperial examination.

You said when you were a child that you wanted to be an official.