We said we would experience life, fairy, how did you become real?.

Chapter 49 Sister, Brother Xiao has already left (4000 words)
"Brother Xiao, it's pasted crookedly, move it a little to the left."

"No, that's not right either, Brother Xiao, move it a little to the right."

"That doesn't seem quite right either. Let's go a little lower, but never mind, let's go a little higher. Yes, that's it."

"Then I'll just stick it on like this."

Xiao Mo stepped onto the stairs and smoothed out the Spring Festival couplet with his hands, trying to make sure it had no wrinkles.

However, just as Xiao Mo walked down the stairs, Xiao Qing touched her chin and said, "Why does it still feel a little crooked? It should be a little more to the left."

"Ouch!" Xiao Mo flicked Xiao Qing's forehead. "You've already finished sticking them on, and you're only now saying 'Next!'"

"Oh wow."

Xiao Mo and Xiao Qing carried the stairs and changed the door sticker.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Bai Ruxue was cooking.

Today is Lunar New Year's Eve.

According to the customs of the State of Qi, new Spring Festival couplets should be pasted up today, and the New Year's Eve dinner should be eaten at noon.

"Crackling."

"Crackling."

As noon approached, other households in Shiqiao Village began to light firecrackers.

When a family lights firecrackers, it means that someone is having their New Year's Eve dinner.

At this moment, Bai Ruxue brought out the food and placed it steadily on the table: "Xiao Mo, Xiao Qing, the food is ready."

"Sister, wait a minute, we're almost done." Xiaoqing responded and continued to direct Brother Xiao, "Brother Xiao, a little to the left. Yes, yes, yes!"

"Brother Xiao, everyone else has already started their New Year's dinner! Let's hurry up!"

"No rush, no rush." ​​Xiao Mo smiled. "The Spring Festival couplets need to be flattened, for peace and safety, you know?"

After pasting up the Spring Festival couplets, Xiao Mo placed the firecrackers from bottom to top on the pillar at the entrance, and then lit the fuse with a tinderbox.

Bai Ruxue and Xiaoqing quickly covered their ears.

The sound of firecrackers crackled and popped.

The two children, one in white and one in green, watched with a mixture of fear and anticipation as the smoke from the firecrackers outside the courtyard rose, along with the sparks that occasionally burst from the white smoke.

“Pah, pah. Pah.”

As the last few firecrackers landed, the smoke gradually dissipated.

Beside the stone table, Xiao Mo picked up his wine glass and stood up: "Today is New Year's Eve, a time to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. In the new year, I wish both of you good health and all your wishes come true."

Bai Ruxue's eyes curved into crescents as she raised her wine glass, resembling a matriarch of the household, yet her words carried a touch of playfulness: "Next spring, I wish Mr. Xiao success in his examinations."

"I wish Brother Xiao success in the imperial examination," Xiao Qing echoed.

The glasses clinked together, and the wine inside rippled gently.

"Eat, eat! The food will get cold if you don't eat soon." Xiao Mo quickly sat down.

Bai Ruxue opened the rice bucket and served rice to Xiao Mo and her sister, while Xiao Qing continued to pour wine.

After Xiao Mo took his first bite of the food, Bai Ruxue and Xiao Qing picked up their chopsticks.

This wine was a green rice wine sent by Magistrate Sun.

Considering that Xiao Mo doesn't drink often and there are two women in his family, this wine is not easy to get drunk on and is smooth on the palate.

After the New Year's Eve dinner, Bai Ruxue and her sister were cleaning up the dishes. Xiao Mo wanted to help, but Ruxue pushed him out of the kitchen, saying that this was something girls should do.

Helpless, Xiao Mo could only sit in the courtyard.

Looking at the busy white figure in the kitchen, Xiao Mo couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

Before I knew it, about eight years had passed since the day I saved her.

The little white snake from before has truly grown into a beautiful young woman.

"Brother Xiao, why are you staring at my sister?"

"Inside the kitchen," Xiaoqing joked.

Xiaoqing already knew about her sister's agreement with Brother Xiao, and that when Brother Xiao returned from the imperial examination in the spring, he would marry her sister.

Xiao Mo smiled and said, "Your older sister is beautiful."

Compared to the outgoing Xiao Mo, Bai Ruxue blushed and gently tugged at her sister, saying, "Let him watch, let's continue washing the dishes."

"Cluck cluck cluck," Xiaoqing laughed like a hen in the yard, watching her sister's shy expression.

Xiaoqing noticed that her older sister, who had been down the mountain for so long, was becoming more and more like a woman from the human world.

Especially recently, after my sister realized her feelings for Brother Xiao, her shy and bashful demeanor became even more beautiful.

In the afternoon, Xiao Mo played ring toss with the two sisters.

Xiao Mo placed some copper coins and silver scraps on the ground, then used a wooden ring to try and ring them; whoever landed the ring on it would keep it.

If the mask is empty, then you have to stick a piece of paper on your face.

By the end of the game, Xiao Mo's face was covered in red paper strips, making it almost impossible for him to see the road ahead.

The two sisters couldn't help but burst out laughing.

As night fell, darkness enveloped the sky.

The stars are scattered across the night sky like fine sand.

The stars seem to appear brighter in winter than in summer.

Bai Ruxue brought hot water to wash Xiao Mo's feet.

Xiao Mo wanted to refuse, but Bai Ruxue blushed and said, "This kind of thing will still be done after we get married."

Xiao Mo was taken aback for a moment, but seeing her shy and gentle appearance, he did not refuse.

"Alright, I'm going out now. You get some rest." Bai Ruxue dried Xiao Mo's feet, picked up the basin of water, and was about to leave.

"Like snow."

Xiao Mo called out her name.

"Hmm?" Bai Ruxue tilted her head in confusion.

Xiao Mo mentally prepared his words: "Ru Xue, I may be leaving for the capital the day after tomorrow."

"The day after tomorrow?" Bai Ruxue blinked. "Why so soon?"

"Because Mr. Zhang from the imperial court is leaving the capital in mid-February to take up his post in Beihai Prefecture, he wants to invite me to meet him, so I may need to come half a month earlier."

As she spoke, the woman's eyes lowered slightly.

Xiao Mo could clearly see the disappointment in those peach blossom eyes.

Xiao Mo stood up: "Ru Xue, I'm sorry."

"It's alright." Bai Ruxue shook her head, raised her head and smiled. "I've also heard of that Mr. Zhang. He's a highly respected old gentleman, and he seems to be very favored by His Majesty. It seems that he was the one who recommended you for the top scholar title, Xiao Mo?"

"That's how it is." Xiao Mo nodded.

"Then Xiao Mo, go ahead." Bai Ruxue put the washbasin aside and gently held Xiao Mo's hand. "Although I am just a woman and have not read many books, isn't becoming an official in the court your dream? It's only half a month earlier than expected, it's alright."

"Like snow."

"Don't apologize anymore," Bai Ruxue smiled. "I'm really fine. Aunt Chen said that the most important thing for a wife is to understand her husband."

As she spoke, a blush crept up the woman's cheeks to her ears, and she said shyly and softly, "Although we are not married yet, I... I should learn some things too."

Looking at Ru Xue's shy and delicate appearance, Xiao Mo was touched and gently stroked her hair, saying, "I will definitely come back as soon as possible."

"Well, I'll wait for you."

Although Bai Ruxue wanted to spend a few more days with Xiao Mo, she felt that there was still a long way to go.

He only left half a month early, it's alright.
I will wait for him to come back.

That evening, Bai Ruxue hurriedly made a sachet for Xiao Mo.

There's one more new outfit; I'll be finishing up on it tonight.

Bai Ruxue wanted Xiao Mo to be able to wear it when he went to the capital.

The candlelight flickered in the room. If Bai Ruxue felt sleepy, she would continue eating the chili peppers, or she would splash cold water on her face.

"Sister, let's make these clothes tomorrow," Xiaoqing said with heartache, seeing her sister so sleepy yet insisting on staying up.

The snake race suffers from drowsiness in winter but tries to stay awake, which is really tough.

"It's alright." Bai Ruxue shook her head, continuing to thread the fine needle through the clothes. "This garment needs to be finished tonight, and Xiao Mo can try it on tomorrow. If it doesn't fit, there will still be time to alter it."

Seeing her sister's expression, Xiaoqing knew that her sister wouldn't listen to her.

Whenever it involves Brother Xiao, my sister becomes especially stubborn.

"Then Xiaoqing will help her sister." Xiaoqing got out of bed and walked to her sister's side.

"Xiaoqing, you should go to sleep," Bai Ruxue said.

"No, if Sister doesn't sleep, Xiaoqing won't sleep either," Xiaoqing insisted. "Sister, is there anything I can help you with?"

“Alright.” Bai Ruxue thought for a moment, “Then you can help your sister sew these two pieces of cloth together and embroider a bamboo stalk. Your sister wants to make an inner pocket for it.”

"Good sister!"

Xiaoqing quickly picked up the needle and thread on the table and began to sew carefully.

But in less than half an hour, Xiaoqing felt her eyes getting heavier and heavier.

An hour later, Xiaoqing was already asleep on the table, and even drool was dripping from her mouth.

"I knew you wouldn't be able to hold on." Bai Ruxue's delicate pink lips curved slightly as she gently tapped her sister's nose and spoke softly.

It's already deep winter, and given Xiaoqing's level of cultivation, she'll be going back to the mountain to hibernate in a few days.

Xiaoqing started feeling sleepy seven days ago, so how could she possibly stay up all night now?

Bai Ruxue carried Xiaoqing back to bed and covered her with a blanket.

By candlelight, the woman continued to sew her beloved's blue robe stitch by stitch.

The next morning, as the rooster crowed, Bai Ruxue finally raised her head and rubbed her shoulders.

The blue robe in his arms was already made.

After Xiao Mo got up, Bai Ruxue quickly had him try it.

Seeing that Xiao Mo fit perfectly, the woman finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Are you comfortable wearing them?" Bai Ruxue asked. "Is there anything that needs improvement?"

"It's quite comfortable." Xiao Mo looked at the blue robe. "There's nothing that needs to be improved; it fits perfectly."

"Brother Xiao, thankfully it fits. I didn't sleep all night. If it didn't fit, I'm afraid I would have had to change it for another day," Xiaoqing said from the side.

"You're so talkative." Bai Ruxue patted her sister's hand.

"Actually, Ruxue, you really don't need to make your own clothes anymore. Our family isn't short of money," Xiao Mo advised.

"It's alright." Bai Ruxue stepped forward and straightened Xiao Mo's sleeves, waist, and collar. "Clothes made by others are still made by others, and I'm not comfortable with that."

Xiao Mo's throat bobbed, wanting to say something, but all he could say was, "Ru Xue, you've really worked hard."

Bai Ruxue's eyes curved into a smile: "Between you and me, there's no need to talk about hardship."

Xiao Mo's gaze softened as he looked at Bai Ruxue.

Although Xiao Mo knew that this was just a life experience in the Hundred Lifetimes Book, if he could really get such a wife, what more could he ask for?
"When are you leaving tomorrow?" Bai Ruxue asked.

"At dawn tomorrow, Magistrate Sun will send a carriage to pick me up."

"The journey to the capital is said to be long and arduous. Is there anyone who will escort you there?"

"Magistrate Sun said he would make arrangements, Ruxue, you don't need to worry."

"That's good." Bai Ruxue nodded. "I'll give you the bundle tomorrow. There might be a lot of things, but you can't complain. They're all things you'll need."

"All right."

Every time Bai Ruxue went on a long trip, she would prepare a lot of things for Xiao Mo, all kinds of things, but it was indeed a bit too much.

Even mosquito repellent sachets were brought to him.

Seeing that Xiao Mo agreed, Bai Ruxue smiled slightly and took Xiao Qing to the kitchen to cook.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Bai Ruxue did her housework as usual.

During the meal, Bai Ruxue wore a smile, deliberately trying not to let Xiao Mo see her reluctance.

But Bai Ruxue is not someone who hides her feelings.

Xiao Mo and Xiao Qing could both see the disappointment in her heart.

The next morning, Bai Ruxue woke up early and prepared breakfast for Xiao Mo.

Not long after, a carriage stopped outside the courtyard, followed by several constables on horseback.

These are the people who came to pick up Xiao Mo.

After breakfast, Bai Ruxue escorted Xiao Mo out of the village.

Xiao Mo was leaving in a hurry this time, and not many people knew, so the village chief and the others did not come to see him off.

The constables were very sensible and walked far ahead, leaving the two of them alone.

"Once you get to the capital, you must eat well and not be careless."

"knew."

"The weather is getting colder, so be sure to wear more clothes."

"Don't worry, the winter clothes you made are very thick."

"Take these two jars of honey with you. They're not worth much, but they're a token of our appreciation. You can't go to see Mr. Zhang empty-handed."

"Do not worry."

"Also, you can't go to brothels."

"Don't go."

"It's okay if you don't do well on the test. Don't be discouraged. I'll be waiting for you at home."

"it is good."

Xiao Mo stopped and turned around to look at the woman in front of him: "Ru Xue, please stay here."

The woman gently bit her thin lips: "I'll see it off a bit more."

Xiao Mo shook his head: "You've already escorted them five miles."

The woman lowered her head, her fingers clenched tightly, and her curved eyelashes trembled slightly.

After a long while, the woman raised her head and looked at him: "Go and come back soon."

Xiao Mo took two steps back, stood in front of the woman, straightened his clothes, and bowed respectfully.

Straightening up, Xiao Mo said no more; to say more would only show his reluctance to part.

He turned and walked forward, getting into the carriage.

"drive!"

Escorted by several constables, Xiao Mo's carriage gradually drove into the fields.

Bai Ruxue subconsciously took a step forward, but ultimately stopped herself.

The carriage traveled further and further away until it became a black dot and disappeared from the woman's sight.

"Sister, Brother Xiao has already left. Let's go back," Xiaoqing said to her sister.

"No rush, let me take another look."

"But Brother Xiao has vanished without a trace."

"It's fine"

The woman gripped her skirt tightly, still gazing into the distance.

"Let me take another look."

(End of this chapter)