A lucky little peasant girl is reborn and brings prosperity to her entire family.

Xie Youchang was the youngest son of Marquis Changxin, who was in charge of the Five Cities Garrison in the capital and was considered an important official.

But none of that is the problem. The problem is, Xie Youchang actually appeared near Luo Jinyu so early?

Song Yanyan frowned, deep in thought.

In that dream-like life, Luo Jinyu only met Xie Youchang after she went to the capital to acknowledge her ancestors. When Song Yanyan became a spirit and followed Luo Jinyu, she saw Xie Youchang speak up for Luo Jinyu and stand up for her.

According to Song Yanyan, Xie Youchang is clearly a fool in Luo Jinyu's fishpond.

But Song Yanyan never expected that Xie Youchang, this silly fish, would make his appearance so early.

Song Yanyan was still pondering when she saw Xie Youchang suddenly look in her direction, his eyes sharp as knives.

Song Yanyan was stunned for a moment.

When Xie Youchang looked over, he noticed that the strange gaze fixed on him belonged to a young girl. He paused for a moment, then strode towards Song Yanyan.

Song Yanyan was stunned.

Tian Denghua, who had been watching the commotion, became anxious when she saw the official suddenly walking towards her daughter. She immediately turned back, saying, "Sir, this is my daughter, she's not a bad person..."

Xie Youchang directly pushed Tian Denghua aside, walked up to Song Yanyan, and questioned her: "Why did you look at me like that just now?"

Tian Denghua was almost driven mad with anger!

How could this man talk like that?!

If word gets out, what will become of her daughter's reputation?!

Fortunately, Xie Youchang quickly realized the ambiguity in his words. He paused and changed his answer: "Your eyes... seem to recognize me?"

As he said this, his gaze remained fixed on Song Yanyan.

Song Yanyan... Song Yanyan felt she had nothing to say.

Isn't this guy quite astute?

When Luo Jinyu was keeping you like a fish, why weren't you so perceptive, bro?

Tian Denghua grew increasingly anxious, thinking that her daughter had been frightened by the soldier, and spoke up to defend her daughter: "...Sir, you are joking. How could my daughter know you?"

Xie Youchang said seriously, "I didn't ask you. Let her answer herself."

Song Yanyan had already realized what was happening.

She knew why Xie Youchang had appeared now—judging from his attire, Xie Youchang must be working under the Inspector.

In her dream, Luo Jinyu secretly delivered fat chickens from Old Song's family to that notorious bandit, without any soldiers showing up to arrest him. But this time it was different; Luo Jinyu was sent to the county town, and this law-abiding citizen secretly reported that notorious bandit!

Xie Youchang, as the inspector's subordinate, made his premature appearance by coming to arrest the notorious thief who had been reported.

That's reasonable, very reasonable.

Song Yanyan sorted out the logical relationships before raising her head and smiling at Xie Youchang, "Sir, you are joking. How could I know you? I was born and raised in Zhaoyou Village, not some villain in disguise. It's just that this morning I saw several officials riding by on horseback by the official road and I glanced at them a few more times... That's why when I saw you just now, you looked familiar. I suppose you've misunderstood."

The neighbor's aunt also quickly testified for Song Yanyan: "That's right, that's right, she's a girl from our village, definitely not a bad person."

Xie Youchang glanced at Song Yanyan a couple more times and nodded meaningfully: "What you said makes sense."

This minor incident passed just like that.

Song Yanyan also secretly became a little wary.

She was so surprised when she saw Xie Youchang that she forgot to conceal her gaze. She must be extra careful in the future.

After this incident, Song Yanyan lost interest in watching the spectacle and slipped home.

But who knew that Xie Youchang would come knocking on the Song family's door again after an hour or so, just like a persistent ghost.

The door where the lanterns bloom.

Xie Youchang was dressed in black, which made the young man's fair complexion appear even more handsome. He politely asked Tian Denghua for a bowl of hot water.

They even said they would give me money.

What could Tian Denghua say? She could only invite the man in and say with a forced smile, "Sir, you are too kind. How much can a bowl of water cost?"

Xie Youchang really didn't stand on ceremony and stepped in.

Two soldiers followed him into the Song family's courtyard.

Tian Denghua raised her voice: "Boss, come out and take the three officials to the main room for a seat. I'll go and boil some hot water for them!"

Song Risheng responded from inside the house and hurriedly came out of the young couple's room, somewhat awkwardly gesturing for Xie Youchang and the others to enter.

Xie Youchang sat in a chair in the room, his hands resting on the table, tapping them casually.

Song Risheng was somewhat uneasy.

He was just an honest farmer who didn't know how to deal with these officials.

Sitting there was pure torture.

Fortunately, the stove was kept warm, and Tian Denghua quickly boiled water and brought over three large bowls for Xie Youchang and the others.

Everyone poured themselves a full bowl of water.

Xie Youchang didn't drink it, but the other two soldiers waited for the water to cool down a little before gulping it all down.

Xie Youchang waited until they finished drinking before getting up to say goodbye.

Just like Song Risheng was sending away a plague god, Tian Denghua happily saw Xie Youchang and the others off at the door.

Before leaving, Xie Youchang casually strolled around the courtyard. Seeing nothing amiss, he then stepped out of the gate.

Tian Denghua warmly saw Xie Youchang and the other two off at the courtyard gate.

Then, as if his expression had changed, he slammed the door shut.

They even bolted the door shut.

"What bad luck," Tian Denghua spat and muttered, "They must be plotting something against my daughter."

Hearing the courtyard gate close, Song Yanyan ran out of her room and asked, "Mother! Has everyone left?"

This time, Song Yanyan didn't secretly look.

Are you kidding me? She already knows that Xie Youchang has a more acute sense of perception than the average person, yet she still secretly spyes on him. Does she have a death wish?

"They're gone." Tian Denghua sneered. "That official looks like he's from a big city, with all that nasty stuff about him."

Song Yanyan nodded repeatedly.

Of course, the young master of the Marquis of Changxin in the capital is a spoiled brat from a big city.

The mother and daughter went to the main room while talking.

Tian Denghua exclaimed "Eh!"

On the table with a missing corner, there was a bowl full of water, and next to it was a piece of broken silver.

Clearly, Xie Youchang left money for hot water before he left.

Tian Denghua frowned for a moment, then stepped forward and took the silver in her hand: "...He really is a young master. He may not drink the water, but he is very generous with the money."

Stroking the loose silver in her hand, Tian Denghua's brows relaxed again: "Never mind, the silver is genuine!"

Song Yanyan nodded emphatically.

That's it!

Three bowls of hot water, weren't they made with great effort by her mother?

I feel perfectly justified in accepting this money!

Tian Denghua happily put away the silver, then tidied up the bowls, humming a little tune, and went to the kitchen to get busy.

Song Yanyan stood at the courtyard gate and secretly peeked outside. Seeing that the person had really left, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.

However, Song Yanyan never expected that the next day, when every household was busy cleaning to welcome the New Year, and she was also carrying a basket to the foot of the mountain to collect firewood to heat the stove, Xie Youchang appeared behind her like a ghost.