Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1199: Chapter 1201: I’m the One Who Married into the Family_1

”Who is it?” Bai Ruozhu felt the answer was on the verge of revealing itself—the people who went to the Bihai Sect to inquire about Diao Yao must definitely be the same group that had captured her!

Jiang Yichun shook his head helplessly, ”We can’t find out the specifics at the moment. The inquirer was dressed like someone from the Wulin, and the Bihai Sect even thought they came to challenge Diao Yao. After all, she’s the master’s disciple of the Bihai Sect and was born with exceptional strength; challengers wouldn’t be unusual.”

As he spoke, he pulled Bai Ruozhu to sit down and began to explain in detail.

”That person must’ve been plotting for a while, but the folks at Bihai Sect didn’t think much of it at the time—who would’ve thought that someone would be investigating Diao Yao, the abandoned child? That person stayed at the Bihai Sect for two days, sparring a few times with an older disciple, and even gave the disciple some pointers. The grateful disciple wanted to become sworn brothers with him. Later on, they had drinks, and while they were tipsy, they somehow got to talking about Diao Yao, and that person asked how long Diao Yao had been at the Bihai Sect and how she could achieve so much at such a young age?”

Bai Ruozhu’s eyes widened—someone was investigating Diao Yao’s background!

”That older disciple, in his muddled state, said that Diao Yao was an infant abandoned outside the Bihai Sect and had joined about fifteen years ago, probably being around five or six months old at that time. His master commented that the clothes Diao Yao wore were quite decent, indicating her family must have suffered some sudden disaster.”

”What happened after that? Did that person give up after knowing this? Was there any token on Diao Yao?” Bai Ruozhu asked anxiously.

”It was said that there was a purple glass ring hanging on a red string around her neck, something typically worn by women, but the Bihai Sect master had long given it to Diao Yao for safekeeping. However, that person hasn’t been seen for a while, and later on, the Bihai Sect master found that his room had been rummaged through. Nothing important was missing though, so he presumed it was the disciples not being careful while cleaning and didn’t give it much thought.”

Jiang Yichun said, shaking his head helplessly, ”The Bihai Sect is ultimately a sect from the Western Regions and too careless. It was only recently that the master realized a small garment that he had been keeping was gone. It was what Diao Yao was wearing when she first arrived at the Bihai Sect, and the master had kept it thinking it might be a clue.”

At this point, it was very clear—Diao Yao and Chu Hai were attacked, and Diao Yao was captured. It must have been targeted at her origin.

”I’m not clear about Diao Yao’s background, but Chu Hai must know it well. I once reminded Chu Hai that Diao Yao had devoted a lot of her feelings to him, and under helpless circumstances, he finally admitted that Diao Yao was his biological sister. He had been hiding that from Diao Yao for some reason, even protecting her silently all this time. I remember Diao Yao saying her life was saved by Chu Hai. It’s very possible that Chu Hai rescued Diao Yao in a moment of urgency before entering the Bihai Sect,” Bai Ruozhu said.

”What exactly is their secret?” Jiang Yichun frowned, ”You never told me they were siblings.”

Bai Ruozhu shrank her neck, she hadn’t mentioned it, feeling it was their private matter and she shouldn’t spread it around.

”Later they left quickly, and I forgot about it. But I always felt that Chu Hai was hiding something, he has a very strange attitude toward the Imperial Palace,” Bai Ruozhu explained as best as she could.

Jiang Yichun’s eyes widened, his tone stern, ”They come from the Western Regions, and you’re unsure of their backgrounds. Since you’ve noticed something is off, how come you didn’t tell me sooner? Are you really thinking of taking that Chu Hai as your disciple?”

”Hey, it’s not a big deal, don’t get jealous again! It’s also because Diao Yao had once used elixirs to save Tu Bai’s life, and her request was to help Chu Hai detoxify. Could I go back on my word? Besides, I was saved by their help during Zhou Jue’s incident. After spending so much time together, we’ve become friends. Besides, didn’t they leave afterward? I would’ve told you sooner, but where were you then?” Bai Ruozhu replied a bit heatedly.

”You!” Jiang Yichun glared at her angrily, but seeing she was even angrier than him, his fervor quickly subsided.

He sighed and gently stroked the top of her head, soothing her as if he was petting a kitten, ”Alright, don’t be angry, now’s not the time for us to argue.”

Bai Ruozhu curled her lips, ”Aren’t you the one who got jealous first? Today, Diao Bin suggested consulting Ning Yu for divination, which revealed that there’s an abundance of water around Diao Yao, and the one harming her is within the Imperial Palace.”

Jiang Yichun’s expression changed, ”It seems the origins of these siblings are indeed not simple. I will send people to search places like Riverside and others, but you must not act rashly regarding the Imperial Palace.”

She nodded hastily, ”I also advised Diao Bin and the Empress Dowager to investigate covertly, not to startle the snake by hitting the grass.”

Just then, the steward came to relay a message, saying that the Lady of the house was inviting them to have dinner.

Bai Ruozhu rubbed her temples, she could have enjoyed a good time with Jiang Family Members, but now she really had no spare energy for that.

The couple left Little Dengdeng in the Yard with Nanny Zhang to have his meal, fearing he would pick up something inappropriate if he followed, for which Little Dengdeng was quite dissatisfied. It was only after Bai Ruozhu promised him two pieces of snow pastry after dinner that his frown turned to a smile.

Upon arrival at the Main Hall of the front courtyard, nearly all of the Jiang Family were gathered, except for Elder Jiang Ge. Dowager Madame Dou, being too impatient, was the first to speak up, ”Yichun’s wife is too busy. Don’t blame your old aunt for being nosy, but you just got back yesterday and are already running around outside. The Old Master is still ill, such behavior is not proper for showing filial piety.”

Bai Ruozhu quietly glanced at Jiang Yichun, noticing that Dowager Madame Dou really didn’t dare to provoke Yichun; she was clearly with him when they both went out, yet Dowager Madame Dou chose to target her.

Jiang Yichun was about to speak, but Bai Ruozhu quietly tugged at him and then smiled at Dowager Madame Dou, ”My aunt is right in her reprimand. It’s just that I have always been managing my family’s business, and moving here all of a sudden, I couldn’t arrange everything immediately, which led to me needing these couple of days to straighten things out. As for the Old Master’s illness, it truly is as I said—it will get better as long as the living environment is improved, and he avoids the cold drafts.”

Dowager Madame Dou pursed her lips, ”You, a married daughter, managing the family business? How is that possible!”

Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but find it amusing, ”Indeed, I am managing it, and fortunately, my brothers and sister-in-law have no objections; our family is very harmonious.”

Dowager Madame Dou wanted to speak further, but Jiang Yichun interrupted with a stern face, ”Who said she’s a married daughter?”

His rare interjection made everyone look at him, curious as to what he meant. If Bai Ruozhu isn’t a married daughter, then what is she? Surely she married Jiang Yichun, right?

”I married into the Bai Family. When did she become a married daughter? If it weren’t for the Emperor’s decree, how could we be living in the Jiang Residence?” The statement from Jiang Yichun stunned the Jiang Family.

Bai Ruozhu was also taken aback, but then a warmth rose in her heart. Men of this era valued their reputation, considering it a great shame to be a son-in-law living with his wife’s family. Yet, her man, to protect her and to ensure her future wasn’t too passive, had brought up this matter himself!

Sure enough, even Jiang Xuexiang, the one who always sided with Jiang Yichun, had his face turning uncomfortably awkward...

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