A master of metaphysics is farming.

In the early morning, wisps of smoke rise from the chimneys.

Su started cooking early in the morning, took on the task of washing clothes for He, and went to the riverbank to work early.

There were guests at the house, so everyone got up early.

When Xiang He returned with the bucket, he saw a harmonious scene: Xiang Yang and Xiang Yun were reading aloud, swaying their heads, while He Suian occasionally taught them a few words. It was a peaceful and harmonious scene.

She pulled up the hemp rope to hang the clothes out to dry. "Sir, wouldn't you call this giving me special treatment?"

He Sui'an chuckled and said, "That doesn't count. Do you want to repeat it after me?"

"Does the gentleman think I need this?"

He Sui'an was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "Indeed, it's not necessary."

Since she could identify herbs, she guessed that she knew quite a few characters as well. Thinking this to herself, she looked at Su Shi in the kitchen. Su Shi was literate, so she must have taught her a lot.

But was she the one who taught him this medical art, or...?

He Sui'an turned around, and Xing Ji brought over a bowl of water. "It's ready, please drink, young master."

"Ah."

Everyone was busy chatting, and the village entrance was even more lively than their own place.

The aunts and uncles gathered together, all gazing at the large horse-drawn carriage entering the village. Aunt Si saw the carriage as she approached home, and without even bothering to hang up her clothes, she stood at the door watching.

"Hmm~ This carriage looks familiar..."

Xiang Huiying lived next door. As soon as she heard the news, she ran out with her sewing basket. "Oh my, what important person is coming this time? The village has been so lively lately..."

"Ying'er, don't you think that carriage looks familiar?"

As the carriage drew closer, Xiang Huiying found it increasingly familiar. "I have indeed seen it before..." she frowned, trying to recall, until the carriage stopped. Then she shouted, "Young Master Wang's carriage!"

"Huh?! They're not here to propose marriage again, are they?!"

Both of them had loud voices, and these village women loved to listen to gossip; their ears were very sharp.

"Oh! Could it be that Young Master Wang has really taken a liking to Lianhua? Didn't he say something about withered flowers and fallen willows the other day? Could it be that Lianhua has coaxed him back?"

"How would I know? But I saw that Young Master Wang and He'er are acquainted. Could it be that he's here looking for He'er?"

"Just keep watching and you'll see! Look! It really is Young Master Wang!"

A man in a blue robe stepped out of the carriage. His handsome face was quite striking; he was Wang Rongxing, who had come to propose marriage the other day.

Perhaps because the noise outside was too loud, Madam Yu, who was busy in the courtyard, opened the gate and immediately saw Wang Rongxing not far away. Her eyes lit up with joy, and she turned around and called out to Xiang Lianhua.

"Lotus, Young Master Wang is here!"

Xiang Lianhua, who was preparing the bamboo basket, looked up in surprise and rushed to the door with excitement. Wang Rongxing's face was reflected in her eyes. How could she not be excited?

Excitement shone in her eyes, her hands clenched tightly in front of her, her knuckles turning white from the force. She cleared her throat in a low voice, about to utter a sweet, coquettish remark, when she saw Wang Rongxing walking towards Xiang Huiying!

Her initial excitement was immediately mixed with nervousness, "Young Master Wang..."

Like everyone else, Xiang Huiying was still confused when she saw Wang Rongxing walking towards her in front of everyone. She looked around and saw that only her fourth aunt was there. Could it be that he was looking for her fourth aunt?

"Oh! So you're not here to look for lotus flowers after all."

"I always said Lianhua wasn't destined for that; the village chief hasn't even resolved her issue yet!"

Amidst the various speculations around, Fourth Aunt grabbed Xiang Huiying's hand and looked at Wang Rongxing with a smile, "Young Master Wang, is there something you need in the village?"

Wang Rongxing humbly clasped his hands in greeting and asked, "Where does Miss Xiang live?"

Fourth Aunt pointed first at Huiying, then at Xiang Lianhua, who was standing dumbfounded inside the gate. "Young Master Wang, there are plenty of girls with the surname Xiang in this village. Which Miss Xiang are you looking for?"

With a slightly teasing look in her eyes, Xiang Huiying gently nudged her, "Young Master Wang, are you looking for Miss Xiang who sells big cats? That's He Yatou, let me show you the way."

Fourth Aunt covered her mouth and chuckled, "I knew it was impossible to find lotus flowers."

The older women nearby, hearing the commotion, were all surprised. "Why are they looking for He'er again?"

"Didn't you hear? He'er sold the big cat to him."

"Strange..."

Despite the constant chatter around him, Wang Rongxing seemed oblivious, following behind Xiang Huiying towards the distant rice paddy ridge.

As he turned away, he didn't even glance at Lotus, as if she didn't exist at all.

Such indifference and disregard caused Xiang Lianhua heartache. That was the famous young master Wang in the city. She could have married into his family and enjoyed a life of luxury, but now her reputation was ruined and she had missed her chance at marriage. She was filled with hatred and heartache.

It was Xiang He who ruined her hard-won marriage, it was she who ruined her reputation, it was her!

Xiang Lianhua's eyes gradually turned to hatred, and the resentment that had been building up in her heart for several days surged up. She wished she could skin Xiang He alive right now.

But she couldn't. She took a deep breath, her chest heaving, and exhaled all the hatred in her heart. She forced a stiff smile and turned around. "Grandma, the bamboo basket is ready for you, and the shoes are polished."

"Alright! Just leave it there."

Xiang Lianhua lowered her eyes to suppress her disdain and replied crisply, "Hey!"

She walked towards the door with suppressed emotion, raised her hand and closed it. As the door was about to close, her gaze remained fixed on the two departing figures until it was completely shut.

Meanwhile, Wang Rongxing, who was following behind Xiang Huiying in the distance, was preoccupied with his own thoughts. That day, a strange man came to the mansion and gave him a peace charm, which made Wang Rongxing angry for a while. However, he said that it was given to him by Miss Xiang, so even though he was angry, he calmed down and asked for the reason.

I was already upset, but thinking that the other person meant well, I left it by my grandmother's bedside. Unexpectedly, my grandmother really became much more awake.

As if by some strange twist of fate, he arrived at Xiangjia Village early in the morning.

I wonder what that girl could possibly do; she's just a village girl...

With a thousand thoughts swirling in her mind, the woman in front of her stopped. She turned to the side and saw the familiar Miss Xiang hanging up her clothes, and a seemingly familiar man teaching two teenagers to read.

"Is this... the schoolteacher?"

He Sui'an raised his eyes, smiled faintly, and nodded, "That is indeed me."

Wang Rongxing was even more bewildered. How could a private tutor from the city appear in someone else's home...?

But realizing the purpose of his trip, Wang Rongxing hurriedly said, "Miss Xiang, my grandmother..."

"Let's go outside and talk."

From the kitchen, Madam Su glanced outside, trying to figure out what was going on. This was Xiang Lianhua's former lover; why was he coming to look for He'er...?

As He Sui'an watched the two leave, she recalled the peace charm she had drawn that day. It seemed to have worked, and this was how she was getting business.

A warm smile played on his lips; he was truly always thinking about making money.

Xing Ji watched closely from the side, his gaze following the two figures as they looked outside. It turned out that Miss Xiang was trying to earn money...

The two people who walked out stood at the edge of the fence, where they could see the people working below. Those people also looked back curiously, wondering what the two were talking about.

At this moment, Wang Rongxing asked anxiously, "Miss Xiang, where did you get that amulet?"

"I drew it."

The three words were clearly audible. Wang Rongxing looked on in disbelief. "You...aren't you a hunter? How come you can draw talismans? Don't try to fool me. My grandmother really needs them. Please tell me, and you will definitely be paid."

As he spoke, he took out his money pouch and was about to take out some silver when Xiang He reached out and pressed it down, saying, "I know these things. If Young Master Wang trusts me, how about I diagnose the old lady?"