Xu Xuanjin sighed, pondering that if he could cry, he would let it out, and maybe feel better after grieving.
"How did you come to know her?" Xu Xuanjin asked.
"She was out selling pouches when I happened to be fetching something for my mother and ran into her. Later, I saw her being bullied by some ruffians and went to her rescue; that's how we met!"
"She's different from other people!"
Truly different.
Others always wanted him to be ambitious, to study hard for the imperial examinations, to stand out, and to bring glory to the family.
No one knew he could get tired, feel weary or discouraged, or have moments when he didn't want to study. Only she, with her gentle whispers, insisted that besides studying, he must take good care of his health.
A healthy body is the foundation of a successful future.
