Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1327: Chapter 1329: Visiting Qingyan_1

”In my hometown, a man and a woman should be together because of love, not because of some uncertain prophecy about partners, so I advise you to stop talking like that, otherwise not only will my husband slap you, but I will join him!” Bai Ruozhu said seriously.

”I will continue to save Zhanna as a way to thank you for helping save Chu Hai. As for Chu Hai, you can also send him here to hide for a few days. After that, we should try to have as little contact as possible. You are a prince of the Barbarian Clan. If people from the Holy Hall see you, they might accuse us of harboring a spy.”

Sangta was a bit stunned by her words and took a while to come to his senses, then said, ”Do you think I begged you to save that woman? What do I care if she lives or dies? I discovered she had something to do with Jin Jing, so I just sold you a favor.”

Bai Ruozhu hadn’t realized she had misunderstood, but she simply smiled calmly and said, ”Since we owe you a favor, just state your terms whenever you’re ready.”

It was ”we” and not ”I.” Jiang Yichun’s lips slightly curled in satisfaction, feeling very content inside. Even the look he gave Sangta carried a touch of triumph. Look at how his wife was standing by him. All the effort of this Barbarian Prince would be in vain!

”Why state terms, what do you take me for?” For the first time, the nonchalant smile disappeared from Sangta’s face, replaced by a hint of thin anger.

”I know your name is Lin Zhu, and you are from Danliang Country. As for your preferences and personality, we can get to know each other slowly over time. I know you currently have no feelings for me, you might even dislike me, but that’s alright. I will make you fall in love with me,” Sangta said, flashing a grin, revealing a set of neatly aligned white teeth. Yet, Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but feel there was a chilling light emanating from his teeth as if they belonged to a ferocious beast, ready to tear its prey to shreds at any moment.

”If there’s nothing else, then please leave quickly. Don’t force me to raise my hand again. My wife has made it clear, how can you shamelessly cling on?” Jiang Yichun said with a scoff of disdain.

Unoffended, Sangta replied, ”What’s wrong with your wife? Our Barbarian Clan’s philosophy is that everything can be taken by force. If I can take it, it’s due to my ability.”

”We’ll see if you can take anything when the time comes,” Jiang Yichun retorted.

Watching as the two men were about to start fighting again, Bai Ruozhu, out of patience, retreated back into the room to take care of Zhanna.

Being in the Western Regions, Sangta had some reservations and finally decided to leave first. But before leaving, he once again declared to Bai Ruozhu, ”Don’t dismiss me so quickly. Sooner or later, I will make you fall in love with me!”

Bai Ruozhu felt that Sangta was completely beyond reasoning, obstinately sticking to whatever he had set his mind on, regardless of what anyone else said. It was all irrelevant to him.

The night passed without incident, and Zhanna had made it through the most dangerous night. Bai Ruozhu was exhausted and just about to leave with Jiang Yichun, when Sangta’s men secretly brought Chu Hai over.

Chu Hai had received punishment again in Qingyou Hall, and his injuries had worsened. Bai Ruozhu immediately arranged a room for him to recover in, which would also allow him to care for Zhanna.

After the two sides met and talked for a long while, Bai Ruozhu informed Chu Hai about Hao Feng being Princess Yingtong’s teacher and mentioned that they were already seeking Hao Feng through the king.

Feeling extremely ashamed, Chu Hai said, ”I haven’t been of any help, only causing you to take risks.”

”You just focus on healing. Even if we do find your mother, we’ll still face a tough battle when we return. We’ll need your help then,” Bai Ruozhu said.

Chu Hai nodded repeatedly, then inquired about Zhanna’s condition. As they talked, the morning passed, and Bai Ruozhu, fighting back yawns, gave Chu Hai some instructions and cautiously returned to the inn with Jiang Yichun.

Once they hit the bed, they fell asleep until the afternoon. It was only because Bai Ruozhu had promised to attend a dinner at the Qi Family that Jiang Yichun woke her up.

Both of them got ready, dressed neatly and decently—after all, as friends of Qingyan, visiting also required them to give Qingyan some face.

Even though Bai Ruozhu usually didn’t like to wear jewelry, at that moment, she had also put on a set of gold inlaid with jade headdress that she had custom-made in the Capital City, a design of her own creation that was rarely seen even in Danliang Country’s Capital City.

Jiang Yichun still wore a dark colored robe, but this time, it was of a much more luxurious material, and around his waist, he fastened a jade belt.

In this manner, acting on their promise, they arrived at the Qi Residence where they saw an old steward eagerly awaiting them. As soon as he saw them, he cheerfully said, ”The two of you must be Young Master Bai and Madam Bai, indeed, as the great master said, a talented young man paired with a beautiful lady. Please follow this old servant inside; the great master is still unwell. If we hadn’t stopped him, he would have insisted on coming out to welcome you himself.”

Bai Ruozhu and her companion saluted the old steward, knowing that the great master he referred to was Qingyan.

Following the old steward to the Main Hall, they saw Qingyan surrounded by a group of people, sitting down. When he saw them arrive, he attempted to rise, but the younger generations hurried to support him, showing how highly respected he was in the Qi Family.

”I should be the one visiting to express my thanks, but due to my poor health, I’ve troubled you to make the trip,” Qingyan said with a warm smile, looking in good spirits, a clear sign that his mood had been lifted significantly upon returning to his family.

”Mr. Qingyan is being too polite. It’s only proper for us to come to visit,” Bai Ruozhu replied with a smile.

”Don’t stand on ceremony, please take a seat quickly,” a middle-aged man sitting next to Qingyan laughingly said. By his appearance, he resembled Qingyan to some extent.

Qingyan quickly introduced the two, revealing that the middle-aged man was his own younger brother, Qi Qingfeng, who was also the current Patriarch of the Qi Family.

The younger generations by the side were the children of Qi Qingfeng and there was also a Tang cousin living in the Qi Residence.

Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun greeted everyone and sat down next to Qingyan, engaging in brief conversation. At that moment, the servants began to serve dishes; soon, a lavish meal was laid out and everyone took their seats to start the banquet.

In the Western Regions, there was no custom of having separate seating for men and women, so Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun, sitting beside each other, were next to Qingyan, while on his other side was a niece named Qi Ting, who was being extremely attentive and careful in serving Qingyan, arranging his food with thorough consideration.

Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but give Qi Ting a few more glances—the girl was rather pretty, and although not as breathtakingly beautiful as Saintess Honglian, her gentleness and virtue exuded a kind of temperament that made her easy to approach and like.

During the meal, the Qi Family were enthusiastic in their conversations with the two visitors, and Qi Qingfeng even promised that should they encounter any difficulties in Gaochang City, they were welcome to seek the Qi Family’s help, which would be given to the best of their ability.

Not until the banquet concluded did Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun finally accompany Qingyan back to his yard, having the opportunity to speak alone.

”You must be curious as to why my family treated me with such warmth,” Qingyan said with a wry smile. ”For someone like me who fled home for a girl from a foreign clan, why would they respect and care for me so much?”

Bai Ruozhu also found it strange and couldn’t help asking, ”Could there be some ulterior motive?”

Qingyan hurriedly shook his head, ”No, not at all. It’s just that, upon my return this time, when Qingfeng spoke to me about the past, I learned of certain events I never knew before, and speaking of it truly fills me with shame.”