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After tending to all the wounds, Qi Chong pulled the stool closer to Yu Chunmiao and held her hand earnestly. "Yu Chunmiao," he said, "He Guangping dares to treat you this way only because you were bought. Let's be together, shall we? We should get a marriage certificate so that no one dares to look down on you."
Qi Chong's gaze grew more affectionate, and Yu Chunmiao felt a sudden sting in her nose before tears began to flow. The memories of the original owner told her how significant it was for a master to be willing to formalize a marriage with a bought woman. If He Guangping had succeeded last night, he would only need to pay some silver. But with a marriage certificate, the consequences would be far more severe—imprisonment or exile.
Yet she was not just the original Yu Chunmiao; she was also the modern woman Yu Chunmiao. After crying for a moment, she suddenly laughed and asked him, "Is this a proposal?"
Qi Chong was taken aback for a second and asked, "What do you mean by proposal?"
Yu Chunmiao chuckled as she wiped her tears. "It means when a man likes a woman, he asks her to marry him."
After thinking for a moment, Qi Chong replied, "Yes, I am asking you to marry me. Will you accept?"
Looking into his determined eyes, Yu Chunmiao's cheeks flushed with color as she nodded slightly. There was no wedding ring, perhaps not even a banquet, but she was willing nonetheless. Nothing could outweigh the importance of having a home.
Qi Chong embraced her gently and said softly, "Then let's go get that marriage certificate today."
At breakfast, Qi Chong announced their plan to get married, and the whole family was delighted.
Chen Ruolan exclaimed, "Brother Zheng bless us!"
Qi Rong didn’t quite understand why they needed a marriage certificate but felt happy seeing his family so joyful.
Qi Yuan liked this Sister-in-law even more and thought having a marriage certificate was better—what if she ran away one day?
After finishing breakfast, the family got busy. Qi Yuan and Qi Rong dragged back some cedar wood they had cut from the mountain, dividing it into three sections. Qi Yuan carried two thick pieces while Qi Rong took one thinner piece. This wood was meant for building a bathhouse and making barrels.
Qi Chong worked alongside Yu Chunmiao in the kitchen. Since there was market demand, Yu Chunmiao decided not to prepare any bowls or spoons.
Chen Ruolan rented an ox cart from Wang Butcher for twenty coins, feeling pained as she constantly fretted about the expenses.
Perhaps it was because Yu Chunmiao always earned money before spending it; she felt uneasy about putting out money for business upfront.
In the afternoon, Wang Butcher drove the ox cart over. Qi Chong handed her a straw hat to wear. Although her complexion was fair, her little face often turned rosy from sun exposure.
Chen Ruolan handed the household registration booklet to Qi Chong, who then took the Selling Contract from Yu Chunmiao. After loading a foot basin named Xian Cao Mi onto the Ox Cart, he set off with Yu Chunmiao.
On the way, Qi Chong informed Yu Chunmiao about their destination and the person they were going to meet. This time, he was heading to the county, specifically to a place called Xian Ke Lai Tea House.
The tea house was quite large, boasting two stories. At the entrance, two welcoming attendants greeted passersby with enthusiasm. On either side of the door hung banners displaying names of various teas and snacks, as well as names of performances. Yu Chunmiao glanced at them and noted that today’s performances included "Nong He," "Gu Lu Mountain," and "Mei Zhuang Zhan." She had never heard of any of them.
On the streets flanking the entrance, there were canopies set up with parked horse-drawn carriages, sedan chairs, and hitching posts. It seemed to be a designated parking area.
Seeing the horses made Yu Chunmiao feel a sense of familiarity, though she didn’t know who their owners were and didn’t dare to approach them. She understood that in this era, those who owned horses were usually officials or had connections to someone in power.
Qi Chong parked the Ox Cart under the canopy and asked Yu Chunmiao to wait while he walked to the entrance of the tea house. The attendant greeted him warmly: "Welcome, young master! Please come inside. Today we have excellent everlasting flowers paired with our unique honey plums."
Qi Chong interrupted him, saying, "I’m looking for Lu Ziyou. Please tell him that Qi Chong is here."
Lu Ziyou was their boss and a prominent figure not just in the county but also in Hengshan Prefecture. He had business dealings across all eighteen counties in Hengshan Prefecture. When someone came looking for him by name, it was wise to tread carefully and avoid any missteps.
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