County Magistrate Zhai also came along to observe, then commented, "The layout of this courtyard is quite good. Though the alley is small, it's convenient for people to go in and out to buy small things."
Xia Xia leaned half of her body on Xia Rui, panting, "Back then, Zhou Yin collapsed right behind this small door and was found by Brother Yan, who then saved him."
Old Zhou and Ms. Qian couldn't help but look toward that small door, remaining silent for a while.
Patriarch Xia and others also looked at that small door without speaking. Actually, Xia Yan had already agreed to adopt a son to continue the family line, but only after Xia Xin got married.
However, she couldn't take those family fields with her upon marriage. Hence, the clan negotiated with Xia Yan about Xia Xin's dowry. After many years of discussion, Xia Yan finally agreed to leave a piece of land for the clan, while the remaining two pieces and this house were given to the adopted son.
