Wealth and glory seek stability

One thing Jian Xi didn't understand was why the heroines in the novels she had read had to find a man to marry after traveling back to ancient times. Of course, some people had no choice but to do so, but she would not do that. Although the original owner's life experience was miserable, it still brought more benefits than disadvantages to her.

The death of both her parents proved that she could be free from worries and constraints. If she wanted to have a child in the future, she could find a man with good genes to lend her sperm. Then she could find a place where no one knew her and be a rich and idle person, with everything provided for her. She had been envious of Xia's life for a long time.

Besides, he has Shen Nanxing as his adopted brother, so he is not alone.

As I was thinking, I arrived at Songzi Lane. "Brother Nanxing, can I call you brother from now on?" It always feels so corny to call Nanxing brother.

Shen Nanxing naturally responded without hesitation, and said lovingly: "You can call me whatever you want, as long as you are happy."

"Brother, we're here!"

Jian Xi took out a key from her arms and unlocked the door.

I haven't been back for a few months, and there is a light layer of dust in the yard.

"Brother, please sweep the yard. I'll go to the room and take out the bedding to dry in the sun."

"Okay." Shen Nanxing picked up the broom in the corner and swept the floor skillfully.

Jian Xi was thinking about getting some water from the well. Shen Nanxing appeared out of nowhere and took the wooden bucket from Jian Xi's hand. "Xi'er, I'll do the rough work. You take a rest."

The wooden barrel was clumsy and it was very difficult for Jian Xi to lift it with both hands. But once it was in Shen Nanxing's hands, it was like a toy in an adult's hands, very easy to lift.

Shen Nanxing is fourteen years old this year. In modern times, this age would still be a junior high school student, but now he has shouldered the burden of the family.

Jian Xi sighed for a moment and then retracted the thought.

joke.

If Shen Nanxing doesn't want to do it, she will have to do it herself. She is only about ten years old and she is willing to do the work but she doesn't have the strength. It would be better to let someone capable do it.

"Brother Nanxing, you go ahead and do your work. I'm going to the market to buy some vegetables. We'll have something delicious this afternoon."

"it is good."

There are only some seasonings at home, and nothing edible. It seems I need to buy more food.

When Jian Xi was buying ingredients, she saw someone selling freshly slaughtered lamb. She thought of making some meat sauce and jerky for Shen Nanxing, so she bought some more.

A beautiful woman fainted at the door of Jian Xi's house, just blocking the entrance.

Jian Xi had both hands full of dishes and had no space to use them. She quickly put down the things in her hands and called Shen Nanxing inside.

"Brother! Someone has fainted, come and have a look."

Shen Nanxing walked forward quickly, "What's wrong? Xier, are you okay?" Shen Nanxing's nervous look made Jian Xi happy. It felt so good to be cared for by others.

"I'm fine, but this lady fainted. Let's help her in now. It's not good for her to lie on the ground."

Jian Xi and Shen Nanxing helped the woman into the inner room. The woman was unconscious, but she still had some consciousness. She knew how to walk when she was helped up, and it was not difficult for two people to help her up.

The clothes the woman was wearing were very neat, the fabric was simple and the details were exquisite, her hands were delicate and it was obvious that she did not work on a daily basis.

"Help her to my room! When she wakes up, I'll ask her family. They're probably from around here."

The woman regained consciousness after lying down for a while. She half-closed her eyes and saw a little girl sitting beside the bed.

"you,,,,,"

"You're awake, are you feeling unwell?"

The woman rubbed her forehead and tried to sit up. Jian Xi hurried forward to support her and said, "I just came home and saw you lying at the door of our house. Although the weather is getting warmer now, it is still cold in the evening. It is easy to get sick if you lie down for a long time. Madam, do you live near Songzi Lane?"

"My husband's surname is Gao. I have an old problem. I often feel dizzy after giving birth. Eating something will make me feel better. But I was in a hurry to go out today and forgot to bring the sachet of honey. I fainted on the road. Thank you for saving me, young lady. I live in the last house here. I won't bother you now that I'm awake. I will definitely bring a small gift to thank you tomorrow."

It turned out to be hypoglycemia. Jian Xi took out the brown sugar she had just bought from the inner room and dissolved it in water. "This is brown sugar water. Madam Gao, drink some. It will give you some strength. There are other people at home, not far away. I'll ask my brother to send a message and ask them to pick you up."

Gao held the warm brown sugar water in both hands and sipped it, "I have a son, an old mother and a little maid at home. I am really sorry to trouble you."

"It's not a big deal. We are all neighbors. Please wait a moment, Madam Gao. I will ask my brother to deliver the message."

Then he turned and walked out.

When Shen Nanxing came back, he was followed by a young man and an old mother.

It turned out to be him!

The young man was Gao Yunhuai, whom Jian Xi had met before at the Yahang Market.

Gao Yunhuai looked anxious, Jian Xi comforted him, "Your mother is fine, I just made her a bowl of brown sugar water, she is much better now, she is in the inner room, you can go in."

"Thank you!"

Madam Gao drank some brown sugar water and was resting on the bed. Madam Liu looked worried, "Madam didn't let Zhu'er follow you when you came out today, but you suffered."

Gao Yunhuai heaved a sigh of relief when he saw his mother was fine. He turned around and thanked Shen Nanxing, "My name is Gao Yunhuai. Today's matter is really thanks to Brother Shen and your sister. Since mother is fine, I will take her back now, and I will definitely come to thank you in person someday." He noticed that Jian Xi was the woman he saw in Moxiang Pavilion last time, but he did not make it public.

After Gao Yunhuai came in, Jian Xi said something and then lowered her eyes, trying to speak as little as possible. There were brothers and outsiders present at home. According to the rules of the Xuanyuan Dynasty, the two should keep their distance.

Shen Nanxing stepped forward to block Jian Xi and bowed in return: "No need to thank me, I'll see you out, Brother Gao." This was directly driving the guest away.

Jian Xi didn't expect her cheap brother to be so tough.

Mrs. Gao rested for a while and drank some sugar water before she felt her vision become clearer.

Looking at the two children who rescued her.

When I saw Jian Xi, an inexplicable sense of familiarity came over me.

This child looks so familiar.

I just don't know where I've seen it before, and I can't remember it no matter how hard I try.

Madam Gao suppressed her doubts, stood up with the help of Madam Liu, and thanked the two of them, "Thank you, young master and young lady, we will not disturb you anymore."

Shen Nanxing still did the same thing, blocking Jian Xi's way with his body, "I'm sorry I can't see you off."

Jian Xi didn't understand. She could understand why Shen Nanxing treated Gao Yunhuai like this, but why was he so wary of Mrs. Gao?

But these are all trivial matters. She knew how much Shen Nanxing loved the original owner, and all these things were probably done for her own good.

After watching them leave, Jian Xi immediately forgot about this episode and said happily, "Brother, I also bought some mutton, which will be delivered by the store soon. I plan to make you some meat sauce and jerky. Mutton is a warm tonic, and it's just right for you to have a good meal in the barracks. I'll go to the kitchen to cook first, and we'll have dinner together later."

Shen Nanxing looked doting, he was totally a sister-con, "Okay, I'll do as you say."