"No, my dear wife, you need to think long-term. The income of the Xie Family Village exceeds twenty thousand taels each year." Xie Taiâs eyes widened, "So, rather than earning a one-time sum, why not stay with me, someone who can continuously earn money, wouldnât that mean youâll have money your entire life?"
Li Xiang looked at Xie Tai and suddenly couldnât help but burst into laughter: "Master Xie, I didnât expect you to be so amusing, I always thought you were a very serious person."
"You naturally become interesting when youâre with interesting people."
"Alright, I was just joking." Li Xiang blushed, "In my heart, emotions are priceless. Even if I were to die of poverty, I wouldnât exchange emotions for silver."
"I believe you." Xie Tai raised his hand and couldnât help but ruffle Li Xiangâs hair, "But donât worry, I will handle this matter, and I wonât let her bother you or me in the future."
Li Xiangâs neck turned red, and she quickly stepped back two steps to dodge his hand: "Well, I have more to say."
"Iâm listening."
"Although Iâm just a village girl, I have my dignity. Even though your familyâs status is high, it doesnât mean that after I marry in, I have to obey you submissively, nor does it mean I will allow you to be unfaithful. Xinxin said that in love, everyone is equal. If one day you change your heart or hurt me, I will divorce you. I will definitely not endure grievances, so please understand this." Li Xiang widened her eyes looking at Xie Tai, "Of course, I will be loyal to you too."
Xie Tai nodded with a smile.
"Also, you have a complex family. I havenât experienced the intrigues of big houses, but Iâve heard about them. Xinxin said, just like in the palace, itâs a battlefield without smoke, where people are killed invisibly."
Xie Tai suppressed a laugh. How does Yang Ruxin make it sound like sheâs talking about expert duels?
"I donât play those mind games. I only have one principle: For those who are good to me, I will treat them doubly well. For those who arenât, I absolutely wonât wrong myself or my family to please them, no matter who they are. Listen carefully, no matter who they are, even if they are your elders."
Xie Tai nodded with a smile again.
Li Xiang suddenly felt a bit embarrassed: "Donât you find me unladylike, lacking in propriety, disobeying the three obediences and four virtues, not..."
"Haha." Xie Tai suddenly laughed. Honestly, it was the first time he saw Li Xiang so straightforward and unpretentious. Before, this girl always seemed capable, kind, and quite smart, but now, he needed to reevaluate his future little wife.
"Why are you laughing?"
"I just think youâre... very cute." Xie Tai reached out and ruffled Li Xiangâs hair again. That Yang Ruxin truly is a wonderful person. It seems like the people around her are more or less influenced by her, but itâs a good influence.
Li Xiangâs face turned bright red: "Iâm going back." With that, she turned and ran off.
But the little girl had just run out two steps when she ran straight into someoneâs arms.
"You..." Li Xiang looked up with a flushed face.
Xie Tai, however, wrapped his arms around her, lowered his head to kiss her forehead lightly, and then released her: "Go back." Itâs truly a test of willpower. At his age, having found a girl he fancied yet having to restrain himself. Fortunately, these days will soon be over.
Li Xiang then ran off blushing.
Xie Tai watched from afar as Li Xiang ran through the gate of her familyâs courtyard, and then he turned around.