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

Lu Fengnian felt reassured and left Qinghe County for Mao'er Village without further delay.

sunset.

Lu Fengnian arrived at the entrance of Mao'er Village and saw Sister Liu, Aunt Ma, and Aunt Zhang squatting under the old willow tree.

This time, he carried neither prey nor much cargo, and walked confidently toward the village.

"Where has the bountiful harvest gone?"

Sister Liu was still the first to see Lu Fengnian, and asked him with a bright smile.

Aunt Ma chimed in, "Fengnian, you didn't go to the county again, did you?"

When she said these words, she, like Sister Liu, had a big smile on her face.

Lu Fengnian shook his head. "No, I just took a walk outside the village."

As he spoke, he walked quickly past the old willow tree, not wanting to get entangled with the three women any longer.

Aunt Zhang suddenly spoke up, "Fengnian is really handsome. In our Mao'er Village, he's absolutely top-notch."

"In a bountiful year, would you like me to introduce you to a wife? She's a distant relative of mine, a woman who brings good fortune and prosperity to her husband. She's also very strong, an absolute whiz at housework and farm work, and she's got a big bottom too, so she'll definitely be good at bearing children."

Lu Fengnian was speechless, but since the other party meant well, he forced a smile and said, "Thank you, Aunt Zhang. I'll put the matter of getting married on hold for now."

Sister Liu added, "Fengnian, you have to listen to my advice. It's perfectly normal for men to cheat."

But there's no benefit to you getting too close to Widow Tian.

I've met that young maid from Aunt Zhang's household. She's pretty, and except for her lack of experience in bed compared to Widow Tian, ​​she surpasses Widow Tian in every other aspect.

Aunt Ma chimed in, "Everyone gains experience in bed once they've done it enough; it's nothing special."

"Yes, I was clueless and knew nothing at first, but now I'm thriving."

"Practice makes perfect, it's not difficult at all."

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The three women got more and more excited as they talked, and began to discuss their respective combat experiences, leaving Lu Fengnian out in the cold.

Lu Fengnian felt ashamed and took the opportunity to leave the three fierce women and head back to the village.

As soon as she sat down in the yard, Lu Xiaoyu carried a vegetable basket and went home.

Although there is no shortage of food at home, Lu Xiaoyu still goes to the mountain every day to pick some fresh wild vegetables.

They can be eaten as seasonal vegetables on the table, or pickled for future use.

"Big brother, you're back so early."

When Lu Xiaoyu saw Lu Fengnian, she exclaimed in surprise and quickly put down her vegetable basket, running to Lu Fengnian.

A hopeful look filled her little face.

With enough food, Lu Xiaoyu's complexion improved significantly. Her face was no longer as sallow and dull as before, but noticeably rosy. She also seemed to have grown taller, appearing even more slender.

Lu Fengnian naturally knew what she was thinking, and an apologetic look appeared on his face. "Girl, I'm really sorry, I was in a bit of a rush today and forgot to buy you the hairpin."

Don't worry, I'll definitely buy you one next time I go to Qinghe County.

Upon hearing these words, Lu Xiaoyu's smile immediately vanished, the hope in her eyes faded, and her expression turned dejected.

But soon, she forced a smile and shook her head, saying, "Big brother, it's okay, it's not a big deal. Forget about it, don't worry about it. There's no need to apologize."

Lu Fengnian's lips curled up into a smile. "How could your matter be a small matter?"

For my eldest brother, nothing is more important than this.

After saying that, he took out a small cloth bag from his pocket and handed it to Lu Xiaoyu.

Lu Xiaoyu's face lit up with surprise, and she said coquettishly, "Big brother is so annoying, he's teasing me again."

After saying that, she took the small cloth bag in her hand and carefully, with great care, opened it.

Upon seeing the hairpin with the auspicious ruyi pattern, she exclaimed with delight, "It's silver! Brother, you bought me a silver hairpin!"

Lu Fengnian smiled but remained silent.

Lu Xiaoyu smiled radiantly, holding the silver hairpin in her hand, examining it closely, and admiring it dearly.

After a long while, a look of guilt and heartache appeared on her face. "Brother, even buying a copper hairpin feels a bit extravagant to me."

But you bought me a silver hairpin. How much money did that cost?

"Brother, can I return this hairpin? If so, next time you go to Qinghe County, return it and buy me a simple copper hairpin, plain and unadorned."

Lu Fengnian shook his head. "Silly girl, what's a silver hairpin? In the future, your older brother will buy you hairpins inlaid with gold, jade, and gemstones."

Your brother bought it for you, so just keep it.

Come here, let me help you put it on."

Lu Xiaoyu hummed in agreement and squatted down in front of Lu Fengnian with a happy smile on her face.

Lu Fengnian gently gathered Lu Xiaoyu's long hair, which had turned from yellow to black, and carefully placed the cloud-patterned silver hairpin in her hair.

Lu Xiaoyu stood up, twirled in front of Lu Fengnian, and asked with a delighted smile, "Big brother, is it pretty?"

Lu Fengnian nodded repeatedly without hesitation, "It's definitely going to be good, it has to be good!"

"Our little Yu, even with just a wooden hairpin in her hair, is a million times more beautiful than someone adorned with gold and jade."

Lu Xiaoyu was overjoyed and skipped towards the main room, saying as she went, "I'm going to show Mother."

Watching Lu Xiaoyu's cheerful figure, Lu Fengnian's lips curled into a smile.

After taking a couple of sips of water, he picked up his bow and arrows and went to the back of the house to continue practicing archery and working hard.

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Four days later, Lu Fengnian fired more than sixty arrows in one go, his arm aching slightly.

He put down the bow and arrow and began practicing his boxing stances.

Just then, Liu Yunjuan came to the back of the house. "Fengnian, the village head is here again. He's very direct; he wants to see you."

Lu Fengnian added, "Just tell him I went hunting in the mountains."

Liu Yunjuan shook her head. "That's what I told him. I said you went up the mountain yesterday."

But he didn't believe me, saying, "You're right at home."

Lu Fengnian frowned. "Is it still about the water dispute with Shangjie Village?"

Liu Yunjuan nodded. "This time he didn't try to hide it. He told me directly that if he didn't see you today, he wouldn't leave."

Judging from his appearance, he was very anxious, and his attitude was very firm.

This time, it might not be so easy to deal with.

Lu Fengnian withdrew his fists and feet. "Could it be that our village has been taken advantage of?"

Liu Yunjuan looked surprised. "How did you know?"

Our village didn't just suffer a loss this time, it suffered a huge loss.

The village head just told me that Zhao Tianming and his youngest son, Zhao Tong, were both shot and wounded. Zhao Gang and several other men from the village were captured by people from Shangjie Village.

Furthermore, many families in the village had members shot and wounded by people from Shangjie Village.

The only saving grace was that no one died.