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"The truth?"

Winter Mallow murmured a reply.

Qingfeng stepped forward and took Dongkui's hand, then continued, "Yes, every word I said was from the bottom of my heart!"

"Can……

As you know, I'm just a maid...

Although Peach Sister didn't treat her as a maid, it's a fact that she came from a maid background!

"I know you were born a maid, but I am just a servant by the young master's side."

We're a perfect match, both in terms of social standing and background.

I don't care about your background, I only care about you as a person.

If you agree to marry me, you'll be the one making the decisions in our family.

Dongkui bit her lip, and when she heard the words "our family from now on," the tips of her ears turned even redder.

She lowered her head, her voice barely audible, "Brother Qingfeng, who else is in your family?"

Will they agree to you being with me?

What if Qingfeng's parents object?

Since I have no parents, I don't need to worry.

When Qingfeng heard her ask this, he immediately felt that there was hope.

He quickly continued, as if afraid she would change her mind: "My situation is simple."

My parents have passed away, and I have no other relatives left; I am all alone.

I know I don't have any great abilities and can't give you immense wealth, but I can guarantee that with me, you'll have no problem with food and clothing.

Most importantly, I will always be good to you.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "I have some silver saved up, not much, but a thousand or eight hundred at most."

There is also a two-courtyard house in the capital, which my father left to me.

There's a small estate outside the city, which my father also owned, along with twenty acres of fertile land.

These farms are profitable year-round, enough for us to live a peaceful and stable life.

Dongkui's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

She originally thought Qingfeng was just an ordinary servant with little savings, but she didn't expect him to be someone with connections.

And what about her?

An orphan girl who started as a maid, with no father or mother, no one to rely on, what makes her a match for him?

Dongkui's eyelashes trembled, and she finally raised her eyes to look at him, then quickly lowered them again: "Qingfeng, you... are quite good."

I have nothing, I'm afraid I'm not good enough for you.

"nonsense!"

Qingfeng got anxious and raised his voice involuntarily, then quickly lowered it again, "Dongkui, didn't I already tell you?"

You are a maid, I am a servant; neither of us is more noble than the other.

If you say that again, I'll... I'll...

He kept saying "I will" several times, but couldn't come up with anything to continue, and his face turned red with anxiety.

Seeing his clumsy and tongue-tied manner, Dongkui burst out laughing, then quickly covered her mouth after laughing.

Seeing that she could still smile, Qingfeng felt a little relieved.

He pressed his advantage, speaking without hesitation: "Miss Dongkui, if you marry me, everything I own will be yours."

Including me, I am yours, not to mention the money, houses, and land.

From now on, if you tell me to go east, I will never go west.

If you tell me to beat a dog, I will never chase a chicken.

From now on, you'll be the head of the household, and I'll just run errands for you.

He spoke more and more fluently, as if he were singing, reciting, acting, and performing in one go.

Xiao Yi and Xie Jingchen, who were hiding there, tried their best to suppress their laughter.

Both of them shouted in their hearts at the same time: Holy crap!

Good guy!

Qingfeng's quick wit is getting better and better!

Unexpectedly, he's quite the smooth talker when it comes to charming girls.

Xiao Yi: I must learn from this guy tomorrow.

Xie Jingxing: Where did Qingfeng, that young rascal, learn that?

You're truly a master who doesn't reveal their abilities; you've kept it all hidden!

No wonder he won the woman's heart so quickly.

Tao'er was also wondering how Qingfeng could be so eloquent!

If she didn't know he was from ancient times, she would have suspected that he was also a time traveler.

Tsk tsk, these sweet words just keep flowing out. Sister Dongkui is so innocent, she must be moved to death.

Looking into the courtyard, Dongkui's face was so red it looked like it could drip blood.

She bit her lower lip, her heart pounding in her chest like a drum.

She already knew the answer in her heart, but she was too embarrassed to say it.

After a few moments of silence, she suddenly raised her head and quickly asked, "So... will you take a concubine in the future?"

As soon as she said those words, she was startled and felt like her ears were burning.

What kind of talk is this? You haven't even married into the family yet and you're already asking whether they'll take a concubine or not?

However, Sister Tao'er said that if she were to get married, her husband absolutely could not take a concubine.

She didn't want her husband to take a concubine either, since no woman wants to share her husband with another woman.

She had thought it through and decided that if Qingfeng didn't take a concubine, she would agree to his request.

If Qingfeng wants to take a concubine, then she will not marry him.

At worst, I'll just stay with Tao'er and never get married.

Anyway, she's doing quite well living with her little sister Tao'er.

Without the slightest hesitation, Qingfeng immediately raised his right hand, three fingers pointing to the sky, and solemnly swore: "Miss Dongkui, listen carefully."

I, Qingfeng, swear to the heavens that I will only have you in this life, that I will never have another heart, and that I will never take a concubine.

"If I break this oath, may I be struck by lightning and suffer the consequences..."

"Stop talking!"

Dongkui quickly reached out to cover his mouth, her fingertips touching his lips, then she pulled back as if burned. "I...I believe you."

How can you say such things so casually?

"What do you mean by being struck by lightning... that's so unlucky."

Qingfeng's heart melted at her act of covering up and shrinking back.

He stared blankly at Dongkui, his gaze burning as if he wanted to ignite something.

He stammered, "Miss Dongkui, are you agreeing to my request?"

Dongkui couldn't stand his gaze any longer, and her head almost drooped to her chest.

She bit her lip, her voice barely audible: "Mmm... I agree."

The sound was very soft, as soft as locust blossoms falling on a bluestone slab.

But Qingfeng heard it, heard it clearly.

He paused for a moment, then slowly grinned, turning from a smile into a silly grin, and from a silly grin into a loud laugh.

Laughter erupted in the courtyard, startling the sparrows on the wall, who fluttered their wings and flew away again.

"Winter Okra! You agreed?"

You really agreed?!

Qingfeng wanted to jump three times on the spot, but was afraid of offending her beloved, so she suppressed half of her joy and let the other half turn into an uncontrollable chuckle.

Dongkui was both embarrassed and flustered by his laughter, and gently punched his arm: "Keep your voice down!"

Ah Yan and Huan Huan are still nearby. If they hear this, what will become of my reputation?

As soon as he finished speaking, a rustling sound came from the other side of the wall, mixed with a very low chuckle.

Dongkui's expression changed, and she abruptly turned her head away.

Xiao Yi and Xie Jingchen were seen pushing and shoving each other as they tried to retreat.

One stepped on the other's shoe, and the other tugged at the other's sleeve, looking as disheveled as two cats caught stealing fish.

"When did you get there?" Dongkui asked, both embarrassed and annoyed, stamping her foot.

How embarrassing! They overheard everything they were saying.

"Miss Winter Mallow..."

We were just passing by when...

We didn't do it on purpose.

Tao'er is here too...

Xiao Yi stepped aside, revealing Tao'er standing behind him.

Tao'er waved and smiled at them, "Sister Dongkui, Brother Qingfeng, congratulations!"

I……"

"Thank you, Miss Peach."

Qingfeng couldn't stop smiling.

Dongkui was extremely embarrassed and scolded playfully, "Little sister Tao'er, why are you following them too..."

"Sister Dongkui, I..."

I was brought here by Ayan and the others.

Tao'er's eyes darted around, and she pulled out Ayan and Huanhuan, who were hiding inside.

Ayan and Huanhuan smiled broadly, their eyes crinkling. Ayan said shyly, "Brother Qingfeng, Sister Dongkui, congratulations!"

"It's all your fault, Qingfeng. They overheard everything you said."

Dongkui glared at Qingfeng, feeling even more embarrassed.

Qingfeng was quite open-minded; he grabbed Dongkui's hand.

This was the first time he had seriously held her hand. His palm was burning hot, his knuckles rough yet gentle, and he said confidently, "Miss Dongkui, it's okay."

Let them laugh if they want to.

From now on, you belong to me, Qingfeng.

They'll find out sooner or later.

Dongkui gave a soft "hmm" and did not pull her hand away.

Her eyes were lowered, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but quietly curve upwards.

"Since you two are in love, why not choose a good day to get married?"

Let's all have some fun!

Xie Jingchen walked up to them and said.

Tao'er also said, "Young Master Chen is right, let's choose a good day for them to get married."