"This is the hairpin I bought for you from another jewelry shop.
"Though it isn't silver or gold and isn't worth much money, it's still a token of my feelings. Don't you dare dislike it."
"Once I make a fortune, I'll definitely buy you a gold one, a jade one, and one inlaid with gemstones."
Qi Jinghe glanced at the silver pouch in his left hand, then at the finely crafted, exquisitely carved wooden hairpin stuffed into his right hand.
For no apparent reason, a few threads of sweetness welled up in his heart.
"Hmph. Smooth talker."
His cheeks reddened slightly as he stuffed both things into his clothes, then picked up the bag on the ground filled with various odds and ends.
Just as he was about to shoulder the wooden table displaying all the small items, Su Qiao quickly picked it up first.
"How is that smooth talk? Everything I said is the honest truth."
"Once I make a fortune, I'll definitely buy you the prettiest and most expensive things. I'll also buy you a whole bunch of servants and little attendants to wait on you."
"Jing He, since your stall has already ended up like this, why don't we just stop setting it up?
"I'm strong enough. I can hunt and dig for medicinal herbs to support you and your son."
Qi Jinghe shot her a glance. "Hmph. Don't you just despise me for showing my face in public and embarrassing you?"
"How could I?"
"I'm afraid there are too many bad people on the streets, coveting your beauty."
Su Qiao swept her gaze across the fairly crowded little street.
Most of the people on the street were tall, sturdy women, and even the vendors were nearly all women.
The few men out shopping also wore veiled