A Maiden Named Cailian

"What?"

Yue Qiu froze.

"Yes!"

The villagers stared at Yue Qiu. One auntie directly moved a stool in front of him and took his hand.

"Young Master Yue, just look at you—you're quite a fine-looking lad!"

"And you served in the army before, so your health must be beyond question. You tend such a large plot of land too—you're a fine worker! Shall Auntie introduce you to someone suitable?"

"No, no, no..."

Yue Qiu's pupils contracted, and he hurriedly shook his head in refusal.

The auntie pressed on.

"Oh, Young Master Yue! Why refuse? Auntie wouldn't trick you!"

"I only introduce good people to those I care about. Trust Auntie."

As she spoke, the others gathered around as well. "We have someone here too, Young Master Yue. Would you like to take a look?"

"Well..."

"No!"

"I..."

Yue Qiu stared at the crowd in astonishment.

Verdant Green Maiden shifted a few steps aside and stood next to Old Li, watching Yue Qiu get surrounded by everyone.

"Haha!"

"Serves you right."

She laughed heartlessly a few times.

The lively gathering lasted until nightfall. Even the owls had flown up onto the branches, hooting away. Verdant Green Maiden lit a lamp and saw everyone home.

"Today... has been the happiest day of this old man's life!"

He had all but forgotten his childhood days. After so many years wasted in military life, to enjoy such good days in his old age was enough.

"Stinky kid!"

"So many people tried to set you up, yet you still wouldn't agree."

Old Li cursed helplessly again.

Yue Qiu spread his hands. "Look at me. How could someone like me hold someone else back?"

"What's wrong with you?"

Old Li frowned.

Yue Qiu pointed at his own face.

There was a scar on it.

The knife