Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

When I got home, it was almost midnight.

There were guests at home: Widow Tian and her daughter, Zhang Tiantian.

Lu Fengnian first told Cao Meng and the other two to go and rest, and then went into the main room himself.

Upon seeing Lu Fengnian, Zhang Tiantian immediately stood up and greeted him with a beaming smile, "Uncle Fengnian."

Widow Tian also quickly got up and greeted Lu Fengnian.

The mother and daughter came to offer their congratulations. Widow Tian dared not come during the day for fear of gossip, so she chose to come at night.

The mother and daughter met Lu Fengnian, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then left without lingering.

Sitting under the oil lamp, Liu Yunjuan said softly, "Fengnian, Zhang's wife is a good person, but she has a hard life."

I have an idea that I'd like to discuss with you.

Lu Fengnian responded with a smile, "Mother, just say what you want to say. There's no need to discuss it anymore. If you think it's appropriate, then do it according to your own ideas."

Liu Yunjuan hesitated for a moment, "Of course, it may be a bit early for me to say this now."

I was thinking that if the winery in Manyue could be established, I would invite Zhang's wife and her daughter to work there when needed.

Although Tian Tian is a bit young, she can still do some work. Do you agree?

Lu Feng smiled and said, "Once the distillery opens, I should still be in the army. You can handle these things yourselves; you don't need to consult me."

Liu Yunjuan added, "Aren't you still at home now?"

Lu Fengnian nodded. "Sister Tian is a nice person, and Tian Tian is well-behaved. If the distillery grows bigger and needs to hire more people, hiring them will definitely be a good choice."

Liu Yunjuan's face lit up with joy. "Since you agree, it's settled then. When the distillery starts hiring, I'll bring the mother and daughter to the county."

Lu Fengnian nodded and asked, "Where did Xiaoyu and Manyue go?"

Liu Yunjuan responded, "They went to find their childhood playmates. Our family may be moving to the county town, and they want to spend more time with their friends."

Lu Feng chuckled, "Things haven't even been finalized yet, and they're already telling others. That's a bit premature."

If things don't go well, people will laugh at us.

Liu Yunjuan added, "They know what they're doing, and they won't say anything recklessly before things are settled."

Before leaving, Manyue instructed Xiaoyu not to tell anyone about the distillery.

Lu Fengnian nodded. "Manyue is steady and decisive in her work."

Liu Yunjuan nodded. "He's been like this since he was little. He's mature beyond his years. Before he was even five, he was already working in the fields with your father. He's never had a good meal or worn nice clothes."

"Look how much he enjoyed the cured meat we had tonight. He's never eaten so much meat in one meal before..."

As she spoke, her eyes began to redden.

Lu Fengnian quickly said, "Mother, we're going to the county town to do business soon. Good days are coming. You should be happy, not cry."

Liu Yunjuan took a deep breath, grabbed Lu Fengnian's hand, and said, "Fengnian, when you go to the front line, don't show off, and don't think about making any achievements."

"Your mother doesn't want you to become a high-ranking official or make a fortune. She only hopes that you can come back safe and sound, alive and well."

Lu Fengnian smiled slightly, "Mother, you don't need to worry about me. I will definitely come back safely."

I promised you that I would give you, Xiaoyu, and Manyue a life that everyone would envy, and I will keep my promise.

Liu Yunjuan nodded, a smile appearing on her face. "Mother believes you. When you were born, the fortune teller said that you would definitely be rich and noble."

Now, the fortune teller's words are coming true step by step.

Just then, a soft knock sounded at the door outside the courtyard.

"Man Yue and Xiao Yu are back. I'll go open the door for them."

Lu Fengnian got up and quickly left the main room.

He opened the courtyard gate and was visibly taken aback.

It wasn't Lu Manyue and Lu Xiaoyu who came in, but a woman.

She was wearing a long red dress made of fine linen, which was not common in Mao'er Village. She was petite and beautiful, and it was none other than Li Xiaorou.

"What is it?" Lu Fengnian asked calmly.

Li Xiaorou blinked her big, watery eyes. "Lu Fengnian, I want to talk to you."

"We have nothing to talk about," Lu Fengnian said, then prepared to close the door.

Li Xiaorou pleaded in her voice, "Lu Fengnian, I just want to say a few words to you."

Just then, Liu Yunjuan's voice came from inside the main room, "Fengnian, didn't Manyue and Xiaoyu come back? Who is it?"

Lu Fengnian replied, "Mother, it's Zhao Tie. He has something to discuss with me. I'm going out for a bit."

Liu Yunjuan said "Oh," and added, "Don't stay too late, come back early."

Lu Fengnian left the courtyard, walked a little further away, and stopped under a poplar tree.

Li Xiaorou's face lit up with joy, and she quickly followed.

Lu Fengnian leaned against a poplar tree, his face expressionless, and said, "What is it? Speak quickly."

A smile appeared on Li Xiaorou's face. "I knew you would see me again."

Lu Fengnian frowned. "Li Xiaorou, get to the point."

Li Xiaorou bit her lip lightly, blinked, and a layer of mist immediately rose in her bright eyes. "My father and mother want to marry me off to a faraway place to an old widower who is blind in one eye."

I don't want to go. I want you to help me.

Lu Feng chuckled and took a step, preparing to leave.

Li Xiaorou grabbed Lu Fengnian's arm. "Fengnian, marry me. If you give my parents two taels of silver as a betrothal gift, they won't marry me off to that old widower."

I promise that after I marry into your Lu family, I will be filial to my mother-in-law and serve you wholeheartedly…”

Lu Fengnian abruptly flicked his sleeve, shaking off Li Xiaorou's arm, and continued walking forward.

Li Xiaorou strode forward and grabbed Lu Fengnian's arm again. "Fengnian, I know you still have me in your heart."

"Just think about it, I'm about to marry a blind widower and live a life of utter despair. Doesn't your heart ache?"

"That's fucking disgusting!"

Lu Fengnian once again shook off Li Xiaorou.

This time, he clearly used more force, throwing Li Xiaorou directly to the ground.

Li Xiaorou plopped down on the ground, tears streaming down her face, and said in a sorrowful voice, "Fengnian, I admit that I did hurt you before."

I've repented now. Please give me another chance, and I promise I'll live a good life with you...

"Li Xiaorou, how can someone be so shameless?"

Lu Fengnian interrupted him coldly, "A woman like you, let alone being second-hand now, even if you were the original, I wouldn't bother to look at you."

Let me tell you, the fact that you can still get married now is because you were incredibly lucky in your past life.

Aside from blind widowers, probably no one would want you.

Get out!

"If you keep crying and whining here, I'll throw you into the muddy ditch."