Adopted Husband.

Summary

As the year ended, snow covered the Chengdu Plain. Zhuo Yong Qing returned to the mountains to deliver food to sisters He Ying and He Xiu, whose father was killed by Huaxia Army soldiers. Initially, He Ying was hostile, but they became somewhat acquainted. However, this time, He Ying angrily rejected him, expressing disdain for the Huaxia Army. Zhuo Yong Qing, confused, sought information from Dai Yong, an acquaintance at the Jiading government office. Dai Yong explained that the Huaxia Army had punished officers responsible for the sisters' father's death, leading to public acceptance. A local matchmaker suggested a union between Zhuo Yong Qing and He Ying, which infuriated her. Zhuo Yong Qing, embarrassed by the situation, decided to return to the He family to clarify misunderstandings. After knocking, He Ying continued to reject him. Zhuo Yong Qing insisted he meant no harm and had feelings for He Xiu, not He Ying. A commotion ensued, and He Xiu collapsed. Zhuo Yong Qing rushed to help but was pushed away by He Ying. After He Xiu regained consciousness, He Ying confronted Zhuo Yong Qing about his intentions. He insisted he only wanted to see He Xiu, clarifying he meant no humiliation to their family.

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