A master of metaphysics is farming.

After severing ties, the Xiang family completely quieted down, and the Xiang family rarely had any peace and quiet.

During the day, she helped harvest the grain, and at night she communicated with the mountain god to exchange spiritual energy with the heavens and earth. The fatigue of the past few days was relieved during her cultivation, and her Taoist skills deepened.

The illusion of flowers in a mirror and the moon in the water are always by my side. Listening to Xiang He recite the Heart Sutra, my body and mind are both sublimated.

Spirits and monsters who cultivate in the mountains will also appear, surrounding them and standing attentively listening to the scriptures every night.

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The millet has been harvested, and the weather is getting cooler. Mrs. Su has cut out thin cotton clothes, and the couple are tending to their vegetable garden in front of the yard.

Xiang He cut bamboo from the back mountain again. Xiang Dayong looked at her bundle of masterpieces and laughed, "Why does He girl like cutting bamboo so much?"

Xiang Dayong speaks much more fluently now, unlike before when he stumbled over his words.

"Does Father know how to make an umbrella? I want to make one; it will be useful in the future."

Xiang Dayong beckoned to her, already holding a machete in his hand, "Give it to me, let's split the bamboo into strips first."

The two sat in front of the vegetable garden outside the door, looking down at the rice paddies that had not yet been harvested. Xiang He watched Xiang Dayong's movements and began to whittle bamboo strips, imitating his technique.

With each cut, Xiang He would glance at the wound, silently reciting the Heart Sutra in her heart.

Seeing that she remained silent and her hands moved meticulously, Xiang Dayong unconsciously quickened his pace.

The two of them silently whittled bamboo strips, perhaps so engrossed that they didn't even notice someone returning.

"What is this doing?"

Xiang He paused, her heart abruptly stopping as she turned to look. He Sui'an had appeared beside her at some point, and the two of them were intently staring at the bamboo strip in her hand.

He stopped moving and put down the machete and bamboo strips with both hands.

"I want to get an umbrella," she said, pushing aside the things in front of her and turning to look at Xiang Dayong. "Father, let's rest for a while, it's almost noon."

Xiang Dayong let out a breath; he had actually argued with his own daughter just now…

Recalling his earlier enthusiasm, Xiang Dayong scratched his head and said, "Yeah, I'll go get some food, and you can go somewhere else after you eat."

Xiang Dayong and Su Shi have figured it out: whenever He Suian comes, he will definitely be running around everywhere.

"Thank you for your help, Uncle Xiang."

After Xiang Dayong entered the house, Xiang Yun and Xiang Yang immediately followed to help.

They were on holiday today, but Xiang He had forgotten about it.

She pulled over a small chair, and He Sui'an thanked her and sat down. Looking at the slender bamboo strips on the ground, she couldn't help but wonder, "Why are you holding an umbrella?"

“It works,” Xiang He said, stretching his back with his hands raised. “By the way, has anything happened in the city recently?”

“Nothing happened,” He Sui’an said, looking at the houses in the distance, his gaze falling on the fourth son’s family. “You haven’t been to the city lately, so Young Master Wang keeps coming to the private school, but he doesn’t dare to come to the village to look for you.”

"Is that so? If he wants to come, let him come. I don't mind."

He Sui'an laughed and said, "He was worried that your reputation would be damaged, which is why he kept coming to the private school to find out about you."

"It's fine if he comes with Jiang Xinyue."

As the two were chatting idly, a person came running from afar along the edge of the field, looking very anxious.

Xiang He smiled when he saw what she was holding in her arms.

Seeing her gaze, He Sui'an also noticed the object, and a thought flashed through her mind: "Could it be embroidered clothing?"

"Sir, you are wise!"

Xiang He hurriedly got up to greet the person. Xiang Huiying had beads of sweat on her forehead and chuckled at her, "He girl, take a look and see if it suits your taste."

She unfolded the clothes in her hands; the light blue dress had been made into a garment, with lotus patterns under the skirt, plum blossom patterns of five blessings wrapped around the sleeves, and plum blossom patterns on the collar.

The clear blue water is so beautiful.

Although she didn't know anything about embroidery, the patterns felt incredibly smooth to the touch.

Xiang Huiying's eyes were filled with anticipation. "Well? Good or bad? Tell me quickly!"

Look how anxious she is! Xiang He smiled gently at He Suian and asked, "What do you think, sir?"

He Sui'an didn't touch it, but just looked at it closely for a few moments. "The embroidery is of excellent quality."

Hearing what the gentleman said, Xiang Huiying was overjoyed and gently pushed Xiang He away, saying jokingly, "You just love teasing me!"

“No way,” Xiang He held up the clothes and looked at them carefully. “Seventh Sister’s skills are really good. It seems we’ll be able to get things done soon.”

Seeing the determined look in her eyes, He Suian smiled and said, "Why don't you ask Young Master Wang?"

"He is very easy to communicate with."

"Too."

Given Wang Rongxing's enthusiasm, he'd probably believe anything Xiang He said.

Listening to their conversation, Xiang Huiying was completely confused. "What are you talking about? What do you mean by 'what can be done to make things happen'? And what does it have to do with Young Master Wang?"

Suddenly she paused, then leaned closer to He's ear, "By the way! About Eighth Sister's matter... Grandfather and the elders of the clan discussed it, and there's only one day left. If they don't hand over that person, I'm afraid..."

I almost forgot about that. Xiang He carefully folded the clothes. "That's her own fault. She was a perfectly good young lady, and she had an affair without a matchmaker."

Such was the custom in ancient times. Although Xiang He did not agree with it, she would be safe as long as Xiang Lianhua agreed.

Seeing the two young women talking, He Sui'an tactfully sat down.

Xiang He carefully wrapped the clothes. "I'll keep them safe. I'll be going to the city in the next couple of days. You'll come with me."

"Huh?" Xiang Huiying blinked her innocent big eyes. "Why do you want to go into the city?"

"Of course there's good news."

After chatting for a while, Xiang Huiying had to go back to make lunch for her grandmother, so she happily skipped home.

Xiang He put the clothes away, when Xiang Yang suddenly appeared outside the door, hesitating for a long time, "Sister, I...I have something to think about..."

"Row."

Before Xiang Yang could even state his request, Xiang He agreed, leaving him momentarily stunned. "I haven't finished speaking..."

Xiang He stepped out of the room, pushed his shoulder, and led him to sit down in the courtyard. "Go on," she said.

"Hmm..." Xiangyang looked at the bamboo strips outside the gate, his ears turning slightly red. "I want... a wooden sword..."

It was rare for him to make a request, so Xiang He gently pinched his cheek. "Oh! You want to learn swordsmanship? Are there any martial arts instructors in the city? I'll take you there!"

With her cheek pinched, Xiangyang pouted and slapped it, "Can't you teach me, older sister?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang He paused for a moment, then lowered her head and smiled, "It's not that I can't teach you, but you're often at the private school, and it's not good to learn every day without going to school."

Xiang He couldn't possibly leave his wife and son in the village while he went to live in the city permanently; it would be better to find a martial arts master to teach him.

"But……"

Seeing his hesitation, Xiang He smiled and said, "I'll get you a wooden sword first. We can practice in the yard these next few days when we have some free time?"

Hearing that she agreed, Xiangyang's eyes sparkled with joy, "Thank you, sister!"

This was the first time the two siblings had seen each other since they parted ways.

The two tacitly avoided mentioning the past, and their relationship remained the same as before.

It was this behavior that made Xiang He think Xiang Yang was a promising talent. He wasn't hiding the matter, but rather putting it out of his mind and considering the bigger picture.

With this awareness, you can achieve great things in whatever you do in the future.

Xiang He felt very gratified, knowing that even if she were no longer around, Xiang Yang would still be there to look after the house.

After spending so much time together, feelings inevitably develop. She knew she would have to leave one day, but she also wanted this family to live a good life, as a way of repaying them in this lifetime.

With these thoughts in mind, Xiang He straightened up and looked towards the kitchen. "Now we should make something delicious!"

"okay!"