ht, so he just tidied up casually. Now he had the energy to take a good shower, especially his hair. He sat outside waiting for the car, dust flying everywhere, it was rough and couldn't be looked at...After the noodles were finished, Xu Huaiyi walked slowly around the front yard with his hands behind his back. He saw Wei Liang practicing fire-panning in the room where he lived. That earnest look seemed to be heading towards the title of fire-panning master. He saw Wei Ci preparing tomorrow's meal in the kitchen, her movements neat and tidy, her mouth muttering to herself. He saw Gu Xiaoyu sitting at the table by the window, with an oil lamp burning, she was practicing calligraphy without looking up. He saw Wei An playing with Simba...

At last, I saw a candle burning inside the room, and its light was reflected on the window paper, casting a silhouette.

He let out a breath and smiled slowly.

Once inside, the moment the door closed, it became their private world. He slipped on his comfortable slippers and leaned back against the headboard, feeling a sense of laziness creeping in. However, he hadn't forgotten the task at hand and turned to his wife, "It's all set. As long as we fool those two, the rest of the villagers won't have anything to worry about."

Gu Huanxi put down the book in her hand and poured a cup of tea, handing it to him. "What exactly do you mean"

Xu Huaiyi held the cup and spoke from beginning to end, finally saying, "Doctor Jiao and I still aren't quite in sync. Our cooperation almost exposed us. Fortunately, I reacted quickly and covered it up. Otherwise, after resolving the plague and the curse, we would have added new worries and burdens to their hearts."

Gu Huanxi pondered for a moment, "It seems that Dr. Jiao really suspects that the plague from back then was man-made. Including poisoning, silencing, and even those who moved away being hunted down, these weren't just stories made up to appease the villagers. He must truly believe this in his heart."

Xu Huaiyi sighed, "Actually, I thought the same way. We dodged the plague but got caught up in this mess. Thankfully, it's been five years now, and those people have been silenced. Otherwise, we would have jumped into a fire pit."

Gu Huanxi raised an eyebrow, teasingly saying, “I thought you’d be curious to investigate.”

Xu Huaiyi wiped his face and said aggrievedly, "Wife, don't squeeze people like this. I have a bit of occupational disease, but I also know my limits. I can handle small cases, but for cases that are clearly going to ruin families, how dare I investigate I wouldn't even have time to hide!"

Gu Huan smiled and chuckled, "It's fine if you have a sense of it in your heart. I just worry that you might overestimate yourself and secretly investigate again, causing unnecessary trouble."

Xu Huaiyi immediately raised his hand and made a gesture of assurance, short of swearing an oath.

"Since we're happy about this, let me tell you, I'm going to the temple tomorrow to chant scriptures with a monk. “There shouldn’t be any problems if we go together, right”

Xu Huaiyi had drunk a bit too much, his reaction becoming sluggish. He looked confused and asked, "What do you mean What could possibly be wrong with going to the temple"

Gu Huanxi reminded, "Our identities..."

Xu Huaiyi's eyes flickered, his voice involuntarily dropping, "Do you mean we come from another world and those monks can see through us But that would require the cultivation and divine power of a high-ranking monk, right Those kind of monks are rare to encounter. According to what Hu Yingjie said, the temple near the capital city, Guoguo Temple, has the most incense and is considered the most effective. But we can't afford someone of that caliber, nor do we have that much money. It would be enough to find a small temple monk to handle things. Even if they're not experienced, as long as they're bald and wearing monastic robes…"

"You're serious about this plan Aren't you afraid they'll be inexperienced and get caught Wouldn't that backfire Besides, monks from a small temple don't have enough status or credibility. What if we waste money and it doesn't work at all"

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi let out a sly smile and said mysteriously, "Do you think I'm unreliable I have a plan up my sleeve."

"What's the brilliant plan"

Xu Huaiyi leaned into her ear and muttered a few boastful words, finally asking with pride, "What do you think of my idea Isn't it brilliant"

Ku Huanxi's expression was hard to describe. "You play so big, aren't you afraid of going too far If even a little bit of cooperation isn't good or the response is wrong, it could all go wrong."

This gut, after experiencing the hardship of fleeing, has become even fatter.

Xu Huaiyi swore with his hand on his chest, "Rest assured, don't forget, we have a cheat device to help us."

Although Gu Huan was still hesitant in her heart, she didn't persuade him any further.

Have a good night's sleep.

The next day, the temperature suddenly dropped a few degrees. Even wearing a quilted jacket couldn't withstand the cold wind outside. The couple took out their warm clothes and put them on. They wore thermal underwear underneath and replaced the outer jacket with one filled with down. It looked thin but was very warm. The trousers were the same.

Xu Huaiyi saw the dark linen skirt his daughter-in-law was wearing and couldn't help but say, "You bought a few ma mian skirts online before, remember You loved them so much at the time, but thought they were too eye-catching to wear outside, so you could only admire them alone at home. Now you can wear them! Take them out, they look so good..."

Gu Huanxi shook her head, "It's not the right time yet."

If she doesn't want to, then the timing is off.

Having been reminded, Xu Huaiyi also reacted. Those horse-face skirts were made of satin, both bright and exquisite. With their current status, wearing them was inappropriate.

"My dear daughter-in-law, rest assured, it won't be long before you get to wear it." As a man, I can't allow my daughter-in-law to just wear whatever dress she wants. That would be too much of a failure."

At this moment, his ambition was unprecedented. He not only had to work hard to make money, but also to study for the imperial examination. With both wealth and power, his future wife wouldn't have to live such a miserable life.

Looking at him, Gu Huanxi saw a hint of guilt on his face and chuckled, "I'm not in a hurry, don't overthink it. When the tofu shop opens and starts making money, I'll wear it. Now that everyone has settled down, if I impatiently put on silk clothes, it would seem too flamboyant and reckless."

Xu Huaiyi mumbled in agreement, unsure how much he'd actually absorbed.

After breakfast, the whole family set out, leaving Wei Liang and Wei An at home to tend the stove. Only Wei Ci accompanied them, responsible for driving the carriage. As they descended the mountain, passing through villages along the way, they saw villagers bustling about. This drop in temperature made their longing for a warm fire even more urgent.

"Huái Yì, where are you going"

"Go for a stroll in town and buy some things..."

The village head said, "Didn't you say that you were going to the temple to invite a high monk to chant scriptures and perform a ritual for the deceased"

"After you buy things, just go. Don't dwell on it, relax."

"When does your family make tofu"

"Wait until everyone has finished setting up their fire kang, then we'll start making adobe bricks. First, let's build the workshop, no need to rush. There will definitely be work for everyone to do, so we won't be idle."

"That's good, that's good. By the way, my sister also wants to ask, can velvet flowers be made"

"Sure, why not Didn't you learn it before I'll go to the jewelry store and ask about the prices first. If they're reasonable, I'll buy some thread back and make them. Any profit is better than none."

Okay, okay, trouble you then, Huaiyi...”

"What are you being polite for We're just neighbors..." our side. After this incident, they've gained courage and unity, hasn't that been a good thing!"Gu Huanxi said softly, "Well, you've made quite an influence among women. Even the 'Friend of Women' is...