[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space":3,"chapter-exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-142":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Exiled!? Ha! I have An Infinite Space",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1533802,1994,"Chapter 142 -","exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-142",142,"\u003Cp>Fu Sheng and I arrived at Madam Zhao’s residence not long after leaving the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard was quiet when we stepped in, and it did not take long before someone noticed us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of her sons came out to receive us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He greeted us politely before leading us inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My mother is resting,\" he said as we walked. \"Her health has not been very good these days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We understand,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When we entered the room, Madam Zhao was already seated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked weaker than before, and there was a slight pallor on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her breathing seemed a little heavier than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We greeted her properly before taking our seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has been a while,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say more, she let out a soft cough and raised her hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her son stepped forward at once, but she waved him off gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am fine,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was not as strong as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We heard that your health has not been well,\" he said. \"How are you feeling now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is nothing serious,\" she said. \"Just a lingering weakness. It will pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should take care of yourself,\" I said. \"This is not something to ignore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell quiet for a moment as the conversation settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We came today to discuss something important,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression grew more attentive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did not rush my words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It concerns both of our families,\" I said. \"And something that can benefit us moving forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I continued calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We believe it is time to strengthen ties between our households,\" I said. \"And we would like to discuss the possibility of forming a marriage alliance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I said it, the room became quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her son, who had been standing nearby, looked at us briefly before lowering his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao did not speak at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She studied me carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marriage is not a small matter,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was steady, though still slightly weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would need to know more before agreeing to anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is why we came in person,\" I said. \"We are not here to speak lightly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng remained silent beside me, but his presence was steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao glanced at him briefly before returning her attention to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then speak,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao listened quietly after my words, her expression calm but guarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not agree immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marriage is not something to decide in haste,\" she said. \"I need to be sure that this is the right choice for my daughters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I met her gaze without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is why we came in person,\" I replied. \"We are not here to speak lightly. Everything will be done properly, and your daughters will not be treated poorly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She studied me carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes did not soften.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Words are easy to say,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could continue, Fu Sheng stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will be back,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and stepped out without further explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell quiet for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao glanced toward the door, then back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You speak with confidence,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I speak with certainty,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows drew slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what makes you so certain?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our actions will prove it,\" I said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not respond immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps were heard outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him was a small carriage, covered neatly with a red cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought it to a stop in the courtyard and stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is part of our sincerity,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao’s gaze shifted toward it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still did not move, but one of her sons stood up and walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted the red cloth and checked the contents carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression changed slightly as he went through each item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he returned to his mother and leaned down to whisper in her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao listened quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression remained steady, but there was a small shift in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood what had been prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at me again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have made proper arrangements,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I inclined my head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We do not do things carelessly,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remained silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even so, this is not a decision I can make alone,\" she said. \"My daughters’ opinions matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she said that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft sound came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yue and Zhao Yin stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked forward and stood beside their mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We heard everything,\" Zhao Yue said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yin nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both looked at Madam Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Fu family seems warm,\" Zhao Yin said. \"They are not harsh, and they treat people properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yue added, \"This is the kind of family we have always hoped to marry into.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao looked at them carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are both certain?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" they replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room grew quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao remained silent for a moment after hearing her daughters’ words, her expression thoughtful as she studied them carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what about the men?\" she asked. \"Do you like them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question was direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yue and Zhao Yin exchanged a brief glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a quiet understanding between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them answered immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhao Yin spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marriage is not always based on love,\" she said calmly. \"It is built on commitment and respect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe that, with time, we will learn to understand each other and accommodate one another properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yue nodded slightly in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao watched them for a moment longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression softened just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not question them further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Madam Zhao turned back to us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm, but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree to this marriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But my daughters will not enter your home carelessly,\" she added. \"They will be properly received.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze remained steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will be carried in by their fiancés’ carriage,\" she said. \"Even if we are not wealthy, we still have our dignity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is understood,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng also gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will prepare everything properly,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao looked at us one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it is settled,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the matter was settled, we remained for a short while to discuss a few more details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao asked about the timeline, and we confirmed that preparations would begin immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng assured her that the registration would be handled properly and without delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also clarified the items we would bring on the day of the formal entry, and she listened carefully before giving her approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no more disagreements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was decided clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, we stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will take our leave now,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhao gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Travel safely,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her daughters stood beside her and watched us quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We exchanged proper farewells before stepping out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard was quiet again as we left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once we were outside, Fu Sheng and I began walking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, neither of us spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path ahead was calm, and the noise of the market no longer reached us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were heading toward the farm to check on the clearing and see what the Zhao brothers had already done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I remained quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did not say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng walked beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, he finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Long,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did not respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have been quiet since we left,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am speaking to you,\" he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I turned to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He studied my face for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you angry?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I let out a short breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you think?\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do not know,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have been acting strangely,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My tone remained steady, but there was no softness in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the market,\" I continued. \"No... even before that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only watched me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You tried to drag me out of that shop,\" I said. \"You would not explain why.. don’t get me started why you still haven’t told me why you came late last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze did not leave his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You..\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You stood there like a stranger,\" I added. \"As if something was wrong, but you refused to say it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That only made it worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think I would not notice?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My voice lowered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That woman form the fabric shop.. do you know her? Who is she?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>",1588,"2026-06-06T06:19:12.769Z",1,"novelbin.me","4e0842526dcc2809f7f128248696d4878e115c41a1d2cbf5a31b392fbf131900","exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-143","exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-83",175,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fexiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-cover.jpg"]