Qin Er Lang, after hearing the news, reluctantly went out to meet Luo Huiniang just to get rid of her. He even dragged Qin San Lang along to ensure Luo Huiniang, the rustic maid of the Luo Family, didn't scheme to have him marry her; this way, Qin San Lang could serve as a witness.
Luo Huiniang was overjoyed to see him coming out and eagerly handed over the gift she had prepared: "Brother Qin Er, this is the farewell gift I made for you. Please take it... and come back safely."
Qin Er Lang didn't accept it but instead asked with a sneer, "What are you giving? A sachet or a handkerchief?"
If she really was giving such items, it would only prove that Luo Huiniang was a despicable woman trying to marry above her station.
Luo Huiniang said, "No, no, it's a pair of leather palm guards, to protect your palms, so the hilt of a sword doesn't chafe them."
She had stayed up all night for two days to make them, pricking her hands full of needle holes.
