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As long as someone in the family was a soldier with a big head, those with land would be able to reduce taxes. These taxes hurt the common people who were farming and living. It would be for the best if there were people of the right age in the family to join the army.

Duan Xiaohe thought about the three pieces of land in her house, and calculated the taxes that she would have to pay in the future. Before she could calculate it clearly, the Liu San had already pulled him away.

There was a person crouching under the small stone bridge in front of them. The more he looked, the more he looked like a Old Man Liu. The two of them walked closer, it was really the Old Man Liu.

The two of them finally managed to persuade him to come back after a long conversation. They agreed to return tomorrow after meeting with the Duan Clan's parents. Old Man Liu said that he did not have the face to return to Fancy Dress, so the two could only settle him down in the tavern, and even his meal was sent up by the employees of Jade Food Inn.

There had been a lot of things happening during the day, but the dining table was still bustling with noise and excitement. This meal lasted from the afternoon until the evening. Duan Xiaohe drank two more cups of wine at the table. Although the wine didn't taste good, she became drunk after being blown by the wind and fell asleep after returning to the restaurant.

Liu San covered her with a blanket and stood at the head of the bed to watch his for a while. Then, he quietly walked out and closed the door carefully.

Deep into the night, the Qinghe County seemed to be very tranquil and auspicious. By the time Liu San arrived at the agreed upon location, Qin Rui was already standing there.

"Third Brother Liu."

They used to be brothers with each other, but after the matter with the Hunter Cao, their treatment of Qin Rui became much more distant. Furthermore, when Qin Rui bullied Miss Duan, the Liu San looked like they were old friends who had died together.

"What did you call me here for?"

Qin Rui took an item and brought it in front of him. His lips curled up into a smile, and it was a smile that was not a smile. You don't know Little He's background, right? "Your little wife has a great background."

The next day, when Duan Xiaohe woke up, she saw Liu San sitting on the side of the bed, staring at him. The hangover made her uncomfortable. She reached her hand out to him like a spoiled child, but was surprisingly not held by his generous palm to her heart.

"hubby?"

Liu San regained his senses, his expression seemingly complex, yet also revealing a bit of tiredness.

Duan Xiaohe's heart stopped as she crawled up and embraced his body. It was only then that she discovered that his entire body was slightly cold.

"When did you get up? Why are you so cold?" He pinched his cold face and jokingly said, "Are you worried that I won't be able to sleep all night?"

"Mn, Liu San stood up from the bed." If you're awake, then wake up. Your parents should be here soon. "

Duan Xiaohe was so dizzy that even if sshe crawled back up, he still had a listless look on her face. Seeing the Liu San's broad back, he directly crawled over, and shamelessly hung there.

Liu San's body stiffened for a moment. He helplessly let out a long sigh and let her come down, then pulled her down to wash up. Only then did he hold her hand to find Old Man Liu. The Old Man Liu woke up early and sat there silently. He said that he would not be able to lose face after the Duan Clan arrived.

Two hours later, the Duan Clan's parents and their younger brother, Duan Xiaoshen, arrived as well. Duan Xiaoyue had long since been waiting at the Fancy Dress entrance.

Lady Wang hugged his daughter in pain, his eyes faintly red. Looking at her daughter's face, which had finally gained weight, which had lost a lot of weight, he felt his heart tighten.

"You want to come out at such a young age and mess around? Now you know how to cry, and you even know that I'm your mother."

The little girl once again cupped her hands around Lady Wang and said while laughing and crying, how could she not recognize her mother?

Duan Xiaoshen was extremely interested in fresh places, he waited for the little girl to wipe her tears away before asking her to bring him out for a play. He said that the two children would be in danger if they went out.

Duan Xiaohe said on the side that the little girl was extremely familiar with the place, it was just like her own home, shesheould make her feel at ease. Then, she introduced the people from the Fancy Dress to the Duan Clan's parents. When she talked about the Manager Zhang and Qin Rui, he hesitated for a moment.

Lady Wang was also a woman who loved to be beautiful. Seeing so many beautiful flowers and colorful cloths, his eyes immediately lit up. Manager Zhang was a smart person. She told the Duan Clan Father and Mother that as long as they liked the clothes, they could be made into clothes and placed it on Duan Xiaohe's account. She was the second in command of Fancy Dress, she did not lack money.

Although he said that, Duan Xiaohe's heart was in pain. These three or four sets of Liu Family, there were at least two or three sets in the Duan Clan.

The old man knew that she was filial, and knowing that she was doing well, he didn't hold back. Lady Wang had also picked one that he liked, fondling the cloth with unrelenting love, praising it non-stop.

Duan Xiaohe watched and laughed by the side, and when she saw that Liu San's face was a little unsightly, she wanted to pull him to his side and ask him what was wrong. Just as her hand made contact with his next-door, the Liu San shook her off.

This subconscious action stunned the two of them for a moment. Duan Xiaohe took a glance and saw that the people behind the door were only paying attention to the Duan Clan's father.

She looked at Liu San and asked him what was wrong.

At that moment, Liu San felt that although Duan Xiaohe did not want to make clothes for her second brother, she was actually so generous to her mother. He was only concerned with punishing Liu Er and had forgotten how Duan Xiaohe would have treated him differently if he did not behave in such a manner.

Seeing that his man was unhappy, Duan Xiaohe thought about it. It was just that his man from yesterday was still fine, and he still had some respect for the Duan Clan's parents. Why did his face change today?

Duan Xiaohe was sensitive to the feeling that the Liu San changed after her conversation with Qin Rui yesterday. She suddenly turned her head to look at Qin Rui and saw that he was also looking at him.

Qin Rui smiled, a smile that was not a smile, his eyes that were deep enough to see the end, gave off a feeling that one could not fathom it.

She moved her eyes away, and bumped into who was looking at him in a daze, and Yao Zhen who was quietly guarding beside the crabapple tree.

Duan Xiaohe's head hurt even more.

When father Duan asked about the Old Man Liu, she did not mention that Liu Er's Tiantian, Widow Li, had given birth to a child, and only mentioned that his body was not feeling well, and that he was currently resting in the tavern.

Liu San made an excuse and left, causing Duan Xiaohe to feel extremely frustrated. Afraid that the Duan Clan's father would be suspicious, he brought the two of them to walk around the Qinghe County. When they returned, it was just the right time to serve some food.

When she went to Qian Qiaoqiao's restaurant, she had already left a good seat there. Duan Xiaohe sent the two of them up first before she went to the tavern to fetch Old Man Liu. Old Man Liu and Liu Da had called for him, but they could not find him.

Duan Xiaohe ran back to Fancy Dress, but did not see Liu San, but actually saw Fancy Dress boss Qin Rui. She jumped in front of Qin Rui and slammed the table loudly.

"Qin, come out."

This movement scared Yao Zhen, and he looked at her in confusion and fear. Qin Rui patted the young lad's shoulder to let him continue, then followed Duan Xiaohe out.

The two of them just stood there in the street, staring at each other.

"What did you say to Liu San?"

"What did he say?"

Duan Xiaohe ground her teeth, "I'm asking you what the both of you said when you were standing here!"

Qin Rui said, "Oh, it's time to stand here."

"What do you mean?" Did the two of you say anything else? "

Qin Rui winked at her, "I'll tell him which brothel's woman is gentle and good-looking, do you want to listen to me?"

She pulled her face down, wishing she could stab him twice. Seeing that she was really angry, Qin Rui did not dare to tease her anymore. He straightened his appearance and said that the Liu San only chatted with him about some useless things yesterday. For example, thanking him for saving his wife that day and asking him to take care of his second brother.

Taking care of his second brother was something that happened after the conversation between the two of them. Could it be that Liu San was a prophet?

"Third Brother Liu." Qin Rui looked behind her and smiled at his, then greeted his cordially.

Duan Xiaohe was startled. Turning her head, it was indeed the Liu San.

"What are you talking about?" Liu San's face was still a little ugly. He did not pull his wife over to his side like in the past, but only stood there.

Duan Xiaohe's suspicions grew greater and greater. With a single glance, she ran over to the Liu San's side and grabbed his hand as they walked towards the Jade Food Inn. Liu San wanted to retract her hand, but she held tightly onto his. Liu San lowered his head to take a look, and then allowed her to do so, never letting go again.

The two of them headed to the Jade Food Restaurant with their own thoughts. The table was already filled with the feeling of bliss, leaving only the two of them behind. "Duan Xiaohe didn't want to let the Duan Clan's father see anything, so he chatted and laughed without a care in the world. Out of the corner of his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Liu San's forced smile, and his heart suddenly throbbed.

Duan Xiaoshen's school had already been questioned. It was a private school with a rather good reputation. He was already old. He could just go straight to school. After discussing it for a while, Duan Clan's parents decided to have him return to school after the new year. He also agreed that he would come to fetch the little girl back home for the new year. During this time, he would let her learn more.

The little girl happily pushed all the money she had saved up over this period of time to the front of Lady Wang.

The Old Man Liu on the other side saw that even the Duan Clan's daughter had some potential, and his son also had to go to school, then he thought about his own son …

After finishing the meal, Old Man Liu was in a hurry to return home. Old Man Duan did not keep him around and allowed him to do as he pleased. Seeing that he did not even have the intention to stay, Old Man Liu angrily shouted for him to find a carriage to return to.

Only after they left did Old Man Duan snort, and used all the knowledge she had gained in her life to hurt everyone in the Liu Family apart from Liu San. Duan Xiaohe was flabbergasted, and only now did she realize that Duan Xiaoyue had already told the Duan Clan's parents everything.

Not long after, Liu San came back, carrying two bags, saying that he was going back with his father, asking her if she wanted to go back with him.

Duan Xiaohe stared blankly at the bag that she had already packed long ago, as she suppressed the grievance and helplessness in her heart. "Mm, let's go home."