The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!
Chapter 809 - 719, Proposal

Chapter 809: Chapter 719, Proposal

Under the silvery moonlight, the girl beneath the wall was coated in a misty halo, her red lips parting slightly in surprise, her moist almond eyes shimmering, and her waist-length hair cascading like ink satin, beautiful as if she were a figure from a painting.

The man in dark clothing on the wall stared unblinkingly at the girl until her chiding voice awakened him.

"Xiao Yeyang, it’s the middle of the night, and instead of sleeping properly, you choose to climb the walls of my house!"

Looking at Daohua with wide-open eyes, Xiao Yeyang’s lips curled up slightly, just about to say something when he heard someone quickly approaching within the courtyard, and he hurriedly climbed down from the wall.

"Who’s there?"

"It’s us."

"Oh, it’s Lady Manman and Lady Bishi, what are you doing here so late?"

"Dog Xiaoyi has an upset stomach, and Miss is taking it for a walk."

The patrolling old lady stopped upon seeing Daohua, didn’t approach, just bowed from a distance, laughed, and withdrew.

Daohua waited until they were gone, then finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at the wall.

By now, the wall was completely empty.

"Xiao Yeyang~"

"Xiao Yeyang~"

Daohua cupped her hands over her mouth and called out in a hushed voice towards the wall several times, but there was no response from beyond.

"Gone?"

Daohua frowned and huffed, "Playing tricks on me again!" As she was about to extend her neck and stand on her tiptoes to shout again, a pair of sturdy arms wrapped around her from behind, embracing her tightly.

"Xiao Yeyang!"

Daohua slapped the hands tightened around her waist and hummed in a mixture of annoyance and anger.

Xiao Yeyang buried his head in Daohua’s loose hair, deeply inhaling the enticing fragrance and murmuring with a smile, "Would you have been disappointed if I had left just now?"

Daohua huffed, "If you had left, then so be it. I was just about to go back to sleep."

Observing her pretentious demeanor, Xiao Yeyang tilted his head and swiftly planted several kisses on her rosy cheeks.

Daohua gave Xiao Yeyang a sidelong glance, disengaged his hold, and turned to face him.

Xiao Yeyang loosened his arms but still held her around her lower back conveniently.

Daohua: "Xiao Yeyang, you are becoming more capable by the day, now even climbing walls!"

Xiao Yeyang reached to brush the hair off her cheeks behind her ears, then chuckled softly, "There’s still much more I can do, and I will show them to you one by one in the future."

Daohua wrinkled her nose and fanned the air with her hand: "Why is there such a strong smell of alcohol, have you been drinking?"

Xiao Yeyang laughed, "I had a few too many tonight with my grandfather."

Daohua raised an eyebrow: "You went to the Duke Residence? Did you see Miss Guo as well?"

Xiao Yeyang exaggeratedly sniffed over Daohua’s body, making her dodge left and right, then with a smile, he said, "Why do I smell a bit of sourness? Are you jealous?"

Daohua pushed against Xiao Yeyang’s chest to keep him at bay and said sternly, "I am not the jealous type; I prefer spicy."

Xiao Yeyang pinched Daohua’s nose affectionately, "Yes, you are indeed my little chili pepper."

Daohua slapped away Xiao Yeyang’s hand: "Out with it, why did you climb the walls to my house in the middle of the night?"

Xiao Yeyang tightened his arms and pulled Daohua closer, wrapping his sweetheart in his embrace.

Xiao Yeyang buried his head in the nape of Daohua’s neck: "I missed you."

Daohua, unaccustomed to being held so tightly, involuntarily squirmed.

As April arrived, the weather gradually began to warm, and ready for bed after washing up, she wore only a light moon-white tube skirt.

The tight embrace and the closeness of their bodies made her somewhat uncomfortable.

Feeling her fidgeting in his arms, Xiao Yeyang’s body suddenly tensed, and he hoarsely said, "Stay still, don’t move."

"Then... then let go of me first!"

Realizing Xiao Yeyang’s breathing was becoming heavy, Daohua dared not move any further.

Xiao Yeyang took a few deep breaths and slowly released the warm, fragrant softness in his arms, revealing the pair of red agate Mandarin Duck Rings from within his clasp under Daohua’s curious gaze.

Daohua’s eyes sparkled as she looked at the Mandarin Duck Rings in Xiao Yeyang’s palm, holding a special sentiment as a modern person towards the rings.

Living in ancient times, she had already prepared to get married according to the standards of that era, yet suddenly Xiao Yeyang took out a pair of rings, causing her modern sentiments to unexpectedly resurface.

"Are you proposing to me?"

After Daohua shyly uttered these words, Xiao Yeyang was visibly stunned and chuckled while nodding his head, "Silly girl, we’ve already had our wedding ceremony."

Daohua pouted, "That doesn’t count, that was arranged by our elders, now... you are representing yourself."

Watching Daohua’s shy cheeks, Xiao Yeyang smiled, "Of course, I intend to propose to you." He then grabbed Daohua’s left hand, ready to slip the female mandarin duck ring onto her finger.

"Wait a moment!"

Daohua quickly withdrew her hand.

Xiao Yeyang puzzled, "What’s wrong?"

Daohua hesitated a bit, "That... that..."

Seeing Daohua act so coy, Xiao Yeyang found it amusing and pinched her cheek, "What is it? You’re acting strange."

No longer hesitating, Daohua looked at Xiao Yeyang seriously, "Xiao Yeyang, I once read a story where it said that if a man truly wishes to marry a woman, he should kneel on one knee when he proposes." After saying this, she nervously watched Xiao Yeyang.

Men of honor kneel only to heaven and earth, and to their sovereigns and parents.

In modern times, not all men are willing to kneel, let alone men from ancient times.

Xiao Yeyang, born of high stature, inherently carried a proud demeanor, and she was genuinely unsure whether he would be willing to kneel and propose.

Xiao Yeyang froze, he had never heard of such a custom.

Seeing him silent, Daohua pursed her lips, feeling somewhat disappointed, but also understanding that entrenched patriarchal views weren’t unique to him alone. Not wanting to cause any upset, she said, "It’s okay if you don’t want to."

Looking at the disappointment on Daohua’s face, Xiao Yeyang couldn’t bear it and asked, "Where did you read about kneeling proposals? What’s the reasoning behind it?"

Daohua furrowed her brows and thought, "Perhaps this act signifies respect and determination, suggesting that a man who has the courage to kneel during a proposal is sincerely committed."

"Moreover, doesn’t the old saying go, ’A man’s knees are like gold; kneeling once is worth a fortune’? If a woman is sought in marriage through kneeling, shouldn’t she be cherished and protected thereafter?"

This explanation was new to Xiao Yeyang, he hesitated a bit, but seeing hope and yearning written in Daohua’s earnest eyes, he couldn’t bear to disappoint her.

He knew, considering his status, Daohua must harbor some concerns and apprehensions. If he couldn’t provide her even this reassurance, how could she feel secure in the future?

After some thought, Xiao Yeyang glanced at Wang Manman and Bi Shi, who were waiting under the archway, and surveyed the courtyard before pulling Daohua to a secluded spot under some flowers.

Just as Daohua was about to ask what Xiao Yeyang was doing, she saw him kneel on one knee before her, "Yan Yiyi, will you marry me?"

At that moment, Daohua understood why many women cried during proposals.

As Xiao Yeyang knelt, tears welled up in Daohua’s eyes, filled with emotion, surprise, and deep sweetness.

Seeing Daohua so happy, any discomfort in Xiao Yeyang’s heart instantly dissipated.

If it made his beloved happy, why not kneel?

With a smiling gaze, Daohua extended her left hand, "I will."

Seeing Daohua stretch out her left hand, although unsure of her intent, Xiao Yeyang happily slid the mandarin duck ring onto her ring finger.

Under the bright cinnabar agate, Daohua’s hand looked even more delicate and fair.

"It’s as beautiful as I imagined."

Watching Daohua joyfully inspect her hand, Xiao Yeyang smiled and asked, "May I stand up now?"

Daohua nodded.

After Xiao Yeyang stood up, he playfully tapped Daohua’s nose, "You~"

"Thank you, Xiao Yeyang!"

Daohua suddenly hugged Xiao Yeyang’s neck and quickly pecked his cheek, her eyes curving with joy, "I really like this ring."

Xiao Yeyang was visibly taken aback, as this was the first time Daohua had been so forward. He naturally wrapped his arms around her waist.

Daohua took the other ring from Xiao Yeyang’s hand, smiling brightly as she placed it on his left ring finger, then extended her own hand to compare, "It looks great."

"Yes, it really does!"

Under the hazy moonlight, the dazzling eyes of the beautiful woman were captivating.

Xiao Yeyang pressed his forehead against Daohua’s, feeling parched after a while, lowered his head slightly, and perfectly captured her lush, red lips.

Unlike before, Daohua did not shy away this time, and Xiao Yeyang felt her respond, tightening his embrace, the kiss growing more forceful and fervent.

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