The Hunter’s Young Husband [Farming]

Qiao Yu flees famine from south to north with his grandmother and, having no other choice, marries Li Qingtai, a hunter from Xishan Village, as his husband. He expects to face a difficult mother-in-law, an unfriendly sister-in-law, and a cold husband, but things turn out nothing like he imagined. Not only is his mother-in-law caring and his sister-in-law sweet, but even the husband he had no expectations of loves him, protects him, and treats him with respect. When there’s free time, they hunt in the mountains; when work is busy, they head to the fields to bring in the harvest. After the spring rain, they dig up a basket of tender bamboo shoots and cook a fragrant chicken soup with fresh spring shoots. The shoots are crisp, the chicken tender, and the broth light, delicious, and nourishing. In the summer heat, they stir-fry rabbit with bright red chilies and mountain peppercorns for a wonderfully numbing, spicy, and savory dish, then wash it down with a refreshing mint drink that banishes the heat with every sip. In autumn, they make a nourishing soup of old duck and autumn bamboo shoots, sprinkling in a handful of plump goji berries. The duck simmers until tender, the broth is savory, and fragrant steam billows from the pot. In winter, snow blankets the mountains and the world outside is white beneath the bitter wind. Inside, the room is cozy and warm as they gather around the fire and enjoy a bowl of rich, savory bone broth. Four seasons, three meals a day: that’s the simple warmth of everyday life. 1. No imperial exams, no golden finger, no one reborn or transmigrated. Just two locals farming and hunting, and going about their everyday lives. The writing is simple and slice-of-life, with little plot, just an ordinary rural life. 2. A story about a male omega, with children. If that’s not your thing, please don’t read. 3. Feel free to come or go, but don’t insult my two sons. If you want to insult someone, insult me. Personal attacks are not welcome. 4. The setting is fictional, and all the details are made up by the author. Please don’t compare them to history or reality. 5. This story is not based on real people. Please don’t project real people onto the characters. The author