CHAPTER 217: CHAPTER 109: SHOPPING (PART 2)

Shi Fengju was momentarily startled and then laughed, "Really? I haven’t tried it before!" He said this as he took out a chestnut that had been shelled, carefully blew off the dust that clung to it, but still didn’t find it clean enough. Frowning, he was about to throw it away and peel another one.

Sang Wan hurriedly laughed and said, "Fried chestnuts are supposed to be like this. Don’t worry, they won’t make you sick!" As she spoke, she took one and began to peel and eat it herself.

"Is that so, haha!" Seeing this, Shi Fengju subconsciously glanced around and then put the chestnut in his mouth.

The taste was indeed wonderfully crispy and savory, the warmth and aroma bursting inside his mouth, with that slightly sweet and soft texture that wasn’t too bad.

After all, as the young master, he had never eaten street food while walking through the market like this, always feeling uneasy. As for such street snacks like fried chestnuts, he had never even touched them before.

Seeing that Sang Wan didn’t think there was anything unusual, he swallowed the words he was about to say, thinking to himself never mind, as long as she’s happy! It’s also rare for them to come out like this.

"They are quite fragrant, but I’m afraid they might cause heatiness. Just a few are good enough. Don’t eat too much," Shi Fengju said with a smile, peeling another one and feeding it to her mouth.

How embarrassing to be seen! Sang Wan felt a bit flustered, quickly scanning the market and seeing that no one was paying attention, she hastily opened her mouth to bite the chestnut, almost biting off a piece of Shi Fengju’s fingertip, causing him to grimace in pain and inhale sharply.

"Does it hurt? Does it hurt?" Sang Wan, not caring about the chestnut in her mouth, spat it onto the ground and quickly held his hand. Seeing two tiny bite marks on the tip of his index finger, her face heated up instantly: "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it..."

Shi Fengju’s finger was held in her hand, feeling her skin warm and delicate against his, already causing a tingly itchiness in his heart, he felt no pain at all but simply looked at her smiling, "It doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t hurt at all!"

"What a loving couple! Hehe, such a sight makes this old woman here quite envious! Sir, why not buy a hairpin or a flower for your lady to wear! I have all the latest designs here, from Hangzhou and Suzhou! Your lady has such a fine appearance, she will look even more beautiful with one on!" An old woman dressed in a jujube red dress and carrying a bamboo basket pushed her wares with a beaming smile.

"We don’t want any, you should try elsewhere!" Sang Wan’s face warmed, and she hastily pulled on Shi Fengju’s arm, intending to leave.

But Shi Fengju was unwilling to leave, feeling quite delighted inside, he cheerfully asked the old woman, "How did you know we are husband and wife? What gave us away?"

The old woman was quite shrewd, knowing the words she just spoke pleased the gentleman, she thought these two were obviously a married couple, dressed in proper attire, and if not for being spouses, how could they be so uninhibited in this market. Such a foolish question to ask!

Yet she just laughed hehe and said, "The gentleman and his wife clearly bear a couple’s look, what else could you be if not husband and wife! You two truly are a perfect match, a predestined pair of talents and beauty, so loving, you’re bound to grow old together!"

The smile on Shi Fengju’s face deepened, his eyes lighting up as he gazed at Sang Wan. When Sang Wan turned to look at him, she couldn’t help but blush and quickly averted her gaze. The corners of Shi Fengju’s mouth crept into a bigger smile.

"Sir, your lady is so pretty, why not buy a hairpin for her!" The old woman thought the young couple was quite interesting, blushing at the mere comments, indicating they must be newlyweds. For newlyweds, the husband always adores the wife, willing to buy anything as long as he can afford it.

Shi Fengju glanced at the contents of the basket; they were made of silver threads intertwined, the craftsmanship was not exquisite, and were ordinary items that even the first or second-tier maids in Shi Mansion wouldn’t wear. But his heart was blossoming with joy, and he felt it would be unkind not to patronize the vendor’s business, so he picked a silver hairpin inlaid with agate and turquoise designed with a butterfly and flowers and asked with a smile, "How about this one, how much does it cost?"

"This sir truly has a good eye! Of all these in my basket, this hairpin is the finest and the most delicate, and the design is auspicious too! Not expensive, not expensive at all, just three taels of silver!" the old woman said, beaming.

Shi Fengju chuckled and reached into his pocket for money. Though he always carried money on him, he had only silver banknotes in various denominations, not any small change. Picking a ten-tael banknote, he handed it casually to the old woman with a smile: "Take it, no need for change!"

For her flattering words alone, he felt the money was well spent!

"My goodness! Thank you, thank you, dear sir! I wish you and your wife a harmonious union, to grow old together, and to be lovingly devoted to each other for a lifetime!" The old woman was itching with joy, her smile so wide her face nearly wrinkled into a chrysanthemum.

Shi Fengju laughed as well, looking at Sang Wan and then at the silver hairpin in his hand, but he felt a bit awkward, not knowing what to do with the hairpin. His wife’s hairstyle was adorned with things much more valuable than such cheap items.

The old woman found it amusing, thinking that this gentleman looked quite handsome but seemed a bit naive; his wife would likely have him wrapped around her finger in the times to come. Then she reminded him cheerfully, "Oh my, sir, your wife is waiting for you to put it on her, why are you still standing there! "

Sang Wan’s cheeks were tinted with a blush, and upon hearing that, she was at a loss for words, deciding it was best to remain silent.

Seeing her not objecting, Shi Fengju thought he might as well do it for good luck. With a smile, he carefully inserted the hairpin into her hair bun.

"Wow, this hairpin really suits the wife! You look truly beautiful wearing it!" The old woman on the side clapped her hands gleefully, saying a basketful of nice words, and quickly left with a laugh, lest Shi Fengju change his mind.

"That old woman is quite interesting!" Shi Fengju said with a chuckle, rubbing his hands together.

"Those who sell wares are bound to sweet-talk, and here you are, the head of the Shi family, still getting taken in by it!" Sang Wan couldn’t help but giggle and gave him a playful glance.

Shi Fengju gave her a deep look, half-joking, "Her words are pleasing to the ear, it makes me feel good inside, so of course, I think they’re nice!"

Feeling her face warm, Sang Wan said nothing and led him as they continued walking forward.