The Li Family Village is quite far from the town.
The ox had been borrowed by someone, so Li Daniu, the woman's husband, could only walk to the town on foot.
He went to the pawnshop first.
He needed to pawn the golden hairpin and pearl earrings in order to have enough money to buy a carriage.
The pawnshop assistant looked at him and said, "Yesterday you pawned a golden hairpin, and now you've come to pawn more. Our pawnshop doesn't accept things of unclear origin."
This was clearly implying that the golden hairpin and pearl earrings might be stolen.
Being questioned about his character, Li Daniu blushed with anger.
Though he was poor, he had his pride.
Looking at the assistant, Li Daniu said, "These aren't mine. I'm pawning them for someone else. I live in Li Family Village. If anything happens, you can come find me!"
"And this hairpin is a pawn with intent to reclaim. The owner might redeem it back!"
The assistant merely voiced his suspicion casually.
