Chapter 4 — Picked up the Bridegroom on the Riverbank

His voice gently asked:

“A Tu's little master... is I in there?”

“Of course!” — I nodded repeatedly, and even tried to take a step forward — “There's also our child!”

A Hac frowned:

“There's no rush to have children... get married first!”

Huh? But what I want most is that child! Although a little disappointed, but mostly still happy. Mother, the little prince has agreed to marry me!

6

Our wedding was held very simply, only inviting a few close friends. Aunt Lieu's eyes turned red, she brushed my hair and said, I have grown up. If my wife were still alive, she would certainly be very happy to see her daughter get married. I listened quietly, without saying a word. But I secretly thought, if you were still alive, you would definitely scold me. Scolded me for marrying a "money-losing toy", not paying a bride price, and having to spend money to support it. But who knows, our little prince... is really so charming! I can't stand it! Especially when he wears a happy outfit, his appearance becomes even more radiant and touching. After bowing, the little wolf king became my husband. When entering the room, lifting the towel, handing over the oil, and drinking the wine, the little husband's cheeks turned as red as a ripe peach. I patted the bed:

“Husband, let's go to bed!”

His hands and feet were frantic:

"My lady... I... I don't know..."

I rolled my eyes:

"Don't you even know when you're sleeping?"

He breathed a sigh of relief:

“I know that.”

So, the two of us took off our clothes and lay shoulder to shoulder on the bed. Outside the bed, the candlelight flickered and dimmed, easily lulling people to sleep - yet I couldn't sleep. I ask:

“When will you pass the Poinsettia?”

I'm still impatient to have a baby!

"The upcoming exam will be the Huong exam. If I pass, I will become a Bachelor's degree. Next spring, I will go to the university to take the exam."

He leaned over, grabbed my hand, and looked at me with serious eyes.

"Don't worry, I won't make you wait too long."

I'm relieved, thinking about it, the time is not too long, I can wait. No matter how I was thinking, I don't know when... I fell asleep. After getting married, I began to be with my husband every day, learning from the traditional saying, "When red gathers, there is more fragrance." Unfortunately, I don't really want to "add flavor", but just want to... secretly watch my husband read a book! That's why the ink is sometimes thin, sometimes thick, and I often fall asleep and take up the entire writing desk. The husband had no choice but to move the whole book table to the bed. He read a book and wrote at the table, while I lay on the bed and watched the script, sleeping peacefully. Days like that are truly so peaceful. After resting for several days in a row, Huong Man Lau's manager impatiently came to the door.

"Miss Tu Nhi, customers keep asking for wine, but the wine is already sold out. I've been waiting for several days, why haven't you brought the goods yet?"

I glared at him and put down the audiobook in my hand.

"I'm on wedding leave, can't you see I'm on my honeymoon?"

“So… when are you planning on taking leave?”

“At least another half a month!”

The manager scratched his head, looked around impatiently, and suddenly saw my husband sitting next to me reading a book.

“Hey, Miss Tu Nhi, make money... if you don't make money, where will you get the money? Supporting your husband to take the entrance exam?

This sentence... also makes sense.

“Okay, tomorrow we start making wine again.”

When the manager heard that, he was happy, hugged the remaining wine jars, and happily left. Waiting for the butler to leave, my husband turned to look at me and gently said:

“My lady, if you want to rest then just rest, reading books doesn't cost me much.

All the books and notebooks in my study room are available. I only need the carriage and road fare. I'll copy the books and write a little dialogue and that's enough." I shook my head, just told him to read books in peace, and let me take care of that little money-making thing. Unfortunately, my husband refused to listen. While accompanying me to deliver wine, he secretly went to the bookstore and took on the job of copying books and writing dialogue. I guess he probably wasn't willing to let outsiders say he was a parasite, a little white boy who only knew how to rely on his wife. Unexpectedly, in a short time, he actually earned fifty taels of silver. My heart rose in alarm. I ask:

"Husband, you... you don't plan to leave me alone when you have enough money to pay your way, do you?"

He laughed uncontrollably:

"You've thought too much, I've given you everything I earn, shouldn't I give it all to you to keep?"

It's true... he doesn't have money, and even if he wants to run, he can't run. So I immediately felt secure. Indeed, what you said is right, women, only when they have economic power can they firmly hold a man in their hands!

7

My husband really did not lie to me, nor did he let me wait too long. He excelled in literature and soon passed the Honors exam and became a Bachelor. It is said that he even ranked first as Giai Nguyen Co! As for me, I also officially became the Bachelorette. I was so happy, I immediately went to brother A Xuan's house - the person who specializes in slaughtering pigs in the city - and bought a whole pig to celebrate. The pig's body is used for drinking parties, and the pig's head is kept for the husband. I held the pig's head full of excitement and asked him:

“Do you want to eat braised pig's head or boiled pork head seasoned with spices?”

The husband's eyes were full of surprise mixed with a bit of reluctance.

"I'm not picky, it's up to you to decide."

“Then half of each! Studying hard, having to take pictures, you must eat a lot..."

I mumbled while rolling up my sleeves, talking endlessly. The husband looked at the pig's head, then looked at me, wanting to say something. In the end, he just smiled softly, his eyes shining with warmth and gentleness.

“You are so kind to me.”

I hugged the pig's head, turned around in shame and ran away. By the time the pig's head is eaten, it will be winter. Even though it was covered in white snow outside, inside the house it was as warm as spring. By the fireplace, I sat embroidering shoes, and my husband read a book and baked potatoes. After embroidering a shoe, I quickly gave it to him:

"Husband, please try it on to see if it fits your feet!"

The husband put down the book, put on his shoes, stood up and took a few steps, then tried to dance.