Meng Jun naturally knew that she didn’t remember the past, otherwise, with her temperament, how could she be fooled by him like this?

Indeed, the young gentleman had also thought of a back-up plan. If Li Ruantang had really lost her memory, then he would pretend to lose his memory too.

When they returned to the capital, he would opportunely recover his memory. With their past grudges, it wouldn’t be difficult to get rid of her completely.

Thinking of this, the young gentleman lowered his eyes and sighed sadly, “Wife-master, you don’t remember the past, and actually, I also have some things I can’t remember clearly.”

“For example, besides knowing that you are my wife-master, I don’t remember what my name is. I also don’t know why I ended up in this place with you.”

“Does your head hurt? I hope you didn’t get injured internally.” Li Ruantang was secretly startled and glanced at his forehead. Fortunately, apart from his clothes being a bit dirty, she didn’t see any injuries on the young gentleman.

His delicate face was flushed, looking indescribably cute.

She secretly suppressed the thoughts she shouldn’t have. Since the young gentleman had also lost his memory, it was possible that the identity of the husband was mistaken.

But Li Ruantang didn’t dare to ask. She glanced at the person standing in front of her, shaking his head, and pondered for a moment before saying, “Since you don’t remember your name, let me give you one for now.”

Outside, the flowers were blooming beautifully, and the sunlight shone through the cracks of the window, warmly spilling onto the earthen bed.

Li Ruantang curved her eyebrows and eyes, and it was unknown what she thought of, but she said happily, “How about calling you Jiujiu?”

“Jiujiu?” Meng Jun was stunned for a moment, then nodded. The name was a bit strange, but it was only for these two or three days, so she could call him whatever she wanted.

“Oh—, it seems that the noble person has woken up.”

In the courtyard, the female voice that had previously scolded away the sparrows under the eaves was high-pitched, and the face poking in from the window was even more beaming with joy.

“May I ask how the lady is addressed?” Li Ruantang gently tugged at the stunned Meng Jun, indicating for him to stand behind her.

Creak—

The thin wooden door was pushed open from the outside, and the person standing at the threshold smiled and said, “Madam, there’s no need to be so polite. We are just a small family, how could we have any grand names? This place is Hu Village, and I am the third daughter of the village head, so the villagers all call me Sanniang.”

“May I ask for the noble guests’ surnames and names?” Hu Sanniang’s eyes turned and stared at the young gentleman being protected behind Li Ruantang.

“This is my husband.” Li Ruantang supported herself to stand up and held Meng Jun’s wrist in reverse. “Jiujiu, first thank Sanniang with me for saving our lives.”

Their behavior was intimate, and Hu Sanniang had an idea in her heart. It seemed that the marriage with the Fu family would not happen.

Li Ruantang wanted to bow, but she was just a commoner, so how could she truly stand there and accept it?

“Madam, you’re too kind.” Hu Sanniang hurriedly waved her hand and said with her head lowered, “It’s just that I have a good fate with Madam. Changshan Gully is rarely visited by people, and if my husband hadn’t insisted on eating some wild game, I wouldn’t have happened to go there and run into Madam’s family.”

“But I know that my family is poor and I’m afraid of offending the noble guests.” She bowed but didn’t say anything more.

Li Ruantang pondered for a moment, understanding the meaning behind her words, and said with a smile, “Sanniang, you have taken good care of us and there is no disrespect. However, my husband and I have accidentally entered this place. I wonder if Sanniang has a way to send a letter to the capital?”

Hu Sanniang nodded eagerly, “Yes, we do. Although Hu Village is not wealthy, we still have peddlers coming to our door every three to five days. At that time, Madam can write a letter.”

“Then I am at ease.” Li Ruantang slightly nodded and said, “In these three to five days, I’m afraid we will have to trouble Sanniang here. We will settle everything with Sanniang when the time comes.”

“No problem at all.”

Hu Sanniang was so happy that she kept nodding and bowing, “You two are precious guests. I have already instructed my husband to prepare hot water in advance. You can bathe and relieve your fatigue now.”

She was respectful and polite. Before leaving, she even considerately closed the door first.

Meng Jun looked out the window and saw that Hu Sanniang had walked away. Only then did he lower his voice, “Wife-master, didn’t you say you don’t remember? Then this letter…”

“Don’t worry.” Li Ruantang smiled. There were only three to five families with the surname Li in the capital. At most, she would send a letter to each family. Someone would definitely come to recognize them.

If no one really came…

Li Ruantang glanced at the young gentleman beside her. In that case, she would take good care of him.

Through the thin door panel, wisps of steam wafted out from the room. Li Ruantang stood guard outside the door. Just now, she had asked Hu Sanniang to request an unused bathtub from the village carpenter and also found some new bedding.

In any case, they would have to stay here for another three to five days. She must make sure that Jiujiu was comfortable. The more things she prepared, the deeper the creases at the corners of Hu Sanniang’s eyes from smiling.

These items, one by one, were all shiny silver, enough for half a year’s harvest for the Hu family.

Hu Sanniang became even more respectful. She even had her husband take out a few eggs that had been stored for a few days and made poached eggs for Li Ruantang to nourish her body.

The sound of water in the room gradually diminished. Creak—

The tightly closed door was pulled open a crack from the inside. “Wi-wife-master.”

The young gentleman peeked out with both eyes, still calling her awkwardly.

Most of his body was hidden behind the door. Seeing that there was no one in the courtyard, he opened the door a bit more and invited Li Ruantang to come in.

The room was already dilapidated, and now it was damp with steam.

The only window here was already pushed open halfway.

Water droplets still clung to the young gentleman’s hair, glistening and hanging on the loose strands on his shoulders, reluctant to fall to the ground.

“Jiujiu.”

Li Ruantang glanced at him and then turned her face away. She picked up the bowl sent by Zhou Fulang and placed it on the table. She took a moment to compose herself before forcing a smile at him, “You must be hungry too. There are two poached eggs here. Eat them to replenish your strength.”

“Replenish my strength?”

Meng Jun was stunned. His eyes fell on the pair of pillows and a set of bedding newly placed on the bed. His feet involuntarily took half a step back.

He had only thought about not falling into Hu Sanniang’s hands, but he forgot that Li Ruantang was also a woman. If she really wanted to do something to him…

The young gentleman was both startled and angry. He looked at Li Ruantang, who was untying her belt, with a mix of shame and anger, “What are you doing?!”