I was sold when I opened my eyes! My sick and disabled husband comforts me every night after he wake

The sound of horses' hooves grew closer, and she nervously clutched the hem of her dress, suddenly feeling a pang of regret.

Nie Yuan never said he liked her, so why did she go up to him and ask him if he wanted to marry her?

If he rejects her on the spot, where will she put her face?

Thinking of this, she regretted her decision and quickly turned to leave, but Nie Yuan's horse galloped up at that moment.

He saw Xiangxiu from afar. When he reached her, he tightened the reins, dismounted, and asked curiously,

"Xiangxiu?"

Xiangxiu turned around and looked at him somewhat awkwardly.

"Hmm, what a coincidence?"

"Yeah, what are you doing here? It's already afternoon, you're not going into town, are you?"

Xiangxiu hurriedly shook her head.

"No, I just came out for a walk."

"Then you can wander around as you like, I'm going back now."

After saying this, he prepared to mount his horse, but seeing that he was about to leave, Xiangxiu quickly called out to him.

"Nie Yuan".

He turned around and asked in surprise,

'What's up?'

She bit her lip and shook her head vigorously, "No...it's nothing."

She ultimately didn't ask the question she wanted to ask, and Nie Yuan didn't say much either. He mounted his horse and headed straight for the village.

Looking at the dust kicked up by the horse's hooves, Xiangxiu bit her lip, not knowing what to do.

She dared not go home, afraid that her mother would scold her again.

Where should we go then?

In the village, she was closest to Gao Cuihua, but she couldn't go to Gao Cuihua's house because Wu Erniang's mouth was much sharper than her mother's.

She suddenly thought of Lan Zhi. Although she didn't like Lan Zhi because of Nie Yuan, she knew in her heart that this matter had nothing to do with Lan Zhi and that it was just Nie Yuan's wishful thinking.

With that in mind, she made up her mind and headed straight for Lan Zhi's house.

At this time, Lan Zhi had finished performing surgery on Mo Ning. She asked Xiao Xin to watch over Mo Ning and then went to the kitchen to cook.

When Xiangxiu arrived, she was just coming out with the food. Seeing Xiangxiu, she went up to her in surprise and asked...

"Xiangxiu, what brings you here?"

Xiangxiu smiled awkwardly at her.

"What? Not welcome?"

She quickly gestured to Mao Mao to bring her a stool.

"Welcome, welcome! Please have a seat. If you haven't eaten yet, join us and try my cooking."

Xiangxiu didn't stand on ceremony and nodded directly.

"Ah."

From her expression, Bluetooth Zhi seemed to sense that she was troubled, and during a break in the meal, she asked her quietly.

"Xiangxiu, you don't look well, what's wrong?"

Xiangxiu shook her head.

"It's nothing. By the way, where's Mo Ning?"

"He's not feeling well and is lying in the house."

Xiangxiu nodded and continued eating.

She didn't utter another word until the meal was finished. Lan Zhi had Mao Mao clear the table, while she chatted with Xiang Xiu.

"You haven't come to my place for several days. I heard you go to town to sell eggs every day? Don't go to town to sell them tomorrow, just bring me two baskets!"

Xiangxiu shook her head.

"I'll get you a few if you want some; you don't need to spend any money."

“That won’t do. I was going to go into town to buy it, but since you have it, I won’t have to go. Besides, I need a lot. Bring two baskets tomorrow, and sell it to me for the same price you sell it to others.”

Xiangxiu didn't continue discussing the matter, but instead asked:

"Was Wu Erniang at your house this morning?"

Thinking of Wu Erniang's shrewish appearance, she guessed that she must have gone to the village to gossip again, and Xiangxiu had overheard it.

She nodded.

“She came by and said her niece had scraped her knee and asked me to come over and bandage it, but I refused.”

Xiangxiu breathed a sigh of relief.

"You shouldn't have rejected her. If she says a few things about you behind your back, it'll make you angry for days."

It seems she was right; Wu Erniang did indeed gossip about her.

She didn't ask Wu Erniang what she had said, she just smiled.

"What others say is their business. I just need to do my best. By the way, you came to see me today. Is something on your mind?"

When Lan Zhi asked, Xiangxiu, who had been holding back her anger, suddenly wiped away her tears.

"My mother wants me to get married, but I don't want to."

"Huh? Who are you going to marry?"

"I don't know. My mother said she'll go find a matchmaker this afternoon and we'll get married tomorrow. What should I do if I end up like you, marrying a disabled or mentally challenged person?"

This……

Although Xiangxiu's words were unpleasant to hear, Lanzhi still felt that she made a good point.

If she hadn't traveled from the 28th century, even if she hadn't died on the morning of her wedding, she probably would have perished together with Mo Ning long ago.

She let out a soft sigh and asked in a low voice.

"Is there no possibility between you and Nie Yuan?"

Xiangxiu shook her head.

“My mother said that Nie Yuan and you have an ambiguous relationship, and you can’t marry someone like that.”

She and Nie Yuan had an ambiguous relationship? When did this happen? How come she didn't know?

She looked at Xiangxiu, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

“I have nothing to do with Nie Yuan, don’t listen to their nonsense. Besides, ever since he started working at the county government, he’s become much more righteous and he comes to my house less often. If you really like him, go and talk to him as soon as possible!”

Are you really not involved with him?

Xiangxiu suddenly looked at her with expectant eyes.

"Everyone says that you and he have already... you know, but I don't believe it."

"They are spreading rumors."

Lan Zhi was a little angry.

"I have a man named Mo Ning. Although he's currently unwell, he'll recover soon. As for Nie Yuan, he's a good man now. If you like him, you should try to win him over as soon as possible!"

Seeing her pale face, Xiangxiu realized that her question had been a bit too much, and quickly explained to her.

"I didn't mean anything by it, and I don't believe you're that kind of person. Oh dear, it's all my fault, I just blurt things out."

"It's alright, it's not like you're the only one saying it. Ever since I came to this village, there have been constant rumors about me. In the whole village, I'm afraid only you and Nie Yuan haven't spoken ill of me behind my back!"

As she said this, she laughed, and Xiangxiu laughed along with her.

At this moment, Nie Yuan called out from outside the door.

"Lan Zhi".

Hearing his voice, Lan Zhi glanced helplessly at Xiang Xiu.

"Speak of the devil, and he appears!"

As Nie Yuan walked into the courtyard, he asked:

"Xiangxiu is here too!"

Xiangxiu nodded shyly, while Lanzhi asked directly:

"You came to see me, is there something you need?"

Nie Yuan nodded, then shook his head.

"Nothing much, I just came to check if anyone's causing trouble here. If anyone dares to bully you again, just tell me."

Xiangxiu was already suspicious of her relationship with Nie Yuan, and Nie Yuan's concern for her at this time made it impossible for her to explain herself.

She immediately cleared her throat and gave an awkward laugh.

"With an official friend like you, who would dare to bully me!"

She emphasized the word "friends" to make it clear to Xiangxiu that she and Nie Yuan were just friends.

Nie Yuan nodded with a normal expression.

"That's good. I'm heading back to the city tonight, so I'll be going now."

"Going back so late?"

"Yes, I'll be on duty tonight."

After saying those words, he turned and walked towards the front door. Watching his retreating figure, Xiangxiu clenched her hands tightly together, looking very nervous.

"Nie Yuan, wait a minute."