In their cozy home, Yang Ruixue was happily busy in the kitchen, helping Sister Chunhua prepare dinner. Meanwhile, Yang Ruiling was outside in the yard, occupied with gathering the final batch of vegetables before the onset of the snowy season.
Just then, Li Xiu returned. Like a chirpy little bird, Yang Ruixue hopped and skipped over to greet him. "Husband, you're back! My goodness, why are you covered in black soot? You look like you just crawled out of a hearth!" She stared at him with wide, puzzled eyes.
Li Xiu wore a broad grin. With a mysterious air, he reached into the carriage and pulled out a lump of something pitch-black, as if performing a magic trick. "I had a great harvest today. Look, I found this."
Chapter 44