Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1334: Chapter 1336 Great Surprise, Space Upgrade_1

Whenever Tang Gui was mentioned, Jun Haoran always felt somewhat despondent. Although it was not as heart-wrenching as when he thought of Qingxuan, his heart would still feel tight with panic. That’s why previously, when Jiang Yichun mentioned Tang Gui, his emotions became so melancholic.

Back in the day, Tang Gui was sent to the Western Regions as a hostage from Danliang Country. At that time, the reigning monarch was not yet on the throne but still a crown prince. The former monarch had ordered the crown prince to host Tang Gui well; even if it were just for appearances, it was important not to invite criticism over treating the hostage too harshly.

Initially, Jun Haoran had no fondness for Tang Gui, even looking down on him considerably. However, as they were close in age and got to know each other, Jun Haoran couldn’t help but be attracted to the knowledgeable Tang Gui. Through him, Jun Haoran learned a great deal about the world beyond the Western Regions, and naturally, the two became close friends.

The reason Tang Gui had become a hostage was because of his mother’s low status. Despite this, he was diligent and eager to learn from a young age, humble and friendly by nature. Before long, he had built a very good reputation within Gaochang City. Even the former monarch greatly appreciated him and didn’t mind employing him despite his status.

Later on, Tang Gui and the former Holy Maiden Fen Wan encountered each other by chance and soon fell deeply in love. Back then, the Holy Hall wasn’t as extreme as it is now, and Jun Haoran didn’t oppose their relationship. He had also found his own beloved and understood the significance of love all the more.

After Jun Haoran took the throne, his interactions with Tang Gui lessened, but they remained friends. When Tang Gui’s first son was born, Jun Haoran personally visited him and even gave the child a name—Tang Han.

The child was born on the coldest day of winter. Jun Haoran said if one could withstand the severe cold, one could endure any climate, thus he chose the character ”Han” for the name.

Unfortunately, later on, Tang Gui’s family encountered great tragedy. Jun Haoran wanted to investigate, but his efforts were repeatedly obstructed by the Holy Hall. Coupled with his own increasingly difficult circumstances, the matter ultimately had to be put on hold.

Now, looking at the face that bore some resemblance to his friend before him, the monarch’s voice even choked up. He had always thought that his friend had not left any descendants—that he hadn’t avenged his friend—was a regret that haunted him forever, until this moment when he saw Chu Hai...

”You, you’re Han’er?” the monarch asked with a trembling voice.

Chu Hai let out a cold laugh, ”I didn’t expect the monarch to remember me.”

”Do you hold a grudge against me?” the monarch’s emotions sank again.

Chu Hai gave a bitter smile, ”Yeah, why should I blame you? Nobody has the right to demand protection from others. The disaster that befell my family is because we weren’t vigilant enough. It’s not someone else’s fault for not helping.”

Where was there no blame? There was clearly still resentment.

The monarch sighed, saying, ”It is I who failed in my duty as a friend, fooled and blinded by others. I have failed your parents.”

For a while, the atmosphere inside the hall was heavy with anger and melancholy. Even Lian Jia, who was quietly observing Chu Hai from the side, couldn’t help but wonder. Could he be the son of the former Holy Maiden Fen Wan?

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Meanwhile, Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun, having dealt with Jin Wanliang, were returning to the Inn feeling quite pleased, only to be taken aback by the morning news that the Holy Hall had kidnapped Zhanna and Chu Hai—both were now missing.

Bai Ruozhu jumped up at once, ”They must have been taken by the Holy Hall. No, we have to act fast. The Holy Hall will kill Zhanna to silence her, and they will also kill Chu Hai, the witness. I promised Diao Yao that I wouldn’t let her brother come to any harm.”

Jiang Yichun immediately said to the morning breeze and the others, ”Arrange for some men to be prepared for a rescue outside the Holy Hall. We shall scout out the Holy Hall ourselves.”

”My lord, my lady, the workings of the Holy Hall are unpredictable and inscrutable. How could there be no defenses inside? It’s far too dangerous. Please let your subordinates go and scout instead,” the morning breeze tried to dissuade them.

Jiang Yichun patted him on the shoulder and said, ”It will be safer if I go in with you all, and the lady need not accompany us.”

Bai Ruozhu became anxious when she heard this. Although her martial arts skills weren’t that great, she had her own specialities. If they encountered danger, she could use poison, and if they were poisoned, she could administer treatment on the spot.

Unfortunately, before she could speak, Jiang Yichun blocked her argument with a single sentence.

”You give me some poison for emergencies, and some antidote pills, too. You yourself should not go; I really can’t afford to worry about you,” he said.

Bai Ruozhu wanted to insist, but considering that she might become a burden, she could only nod her head in agreement. It seemed she really needed to practice her light body movement skills. Even with average martial arts, it would be good to have the ability to escape.

Jiang Yichun quickly counted the number of people before setting off, and Bai Ruozhu could only wait quietly at the inn. However, her heart was tumultuous, and she couldn’t calm down.

If only she could enter the Space, Yichun wouldn’t worry so much and prevent her from accompanying them.

With this thought, she regretfully took out some herbal medicine and tools from the Space and began to grind the herbal medicine.

Suddenly, a white shadow flashed and jumped onto her shoulder—it was Furball that had been sleeping for a long time!

Bai Ruozhu, delighted, touched its little body and softly asked, ”Are you more powerful now? Do you have any new abilities?”

Furball shook its head and hummed a few times, looking very proud.

”Are you telling me to look inside the Space?” Bai Ruozhu asked in surprise, and quickly, with a thought, she was inside the Space.

This visit excited her tremendously, not only because she could enter the Space again, but also because there were significant changes inside!

First off, the base area had almost doubled in size. Originally, the Space only had a fish pond and a small hot spring beside it, but now there were several fields as well, which, although not very large, were suitable for planting medicinal materials.

She excitedly rushed to the fields to check the soil, which she didn’t quite understand, but how could anything in the Space be poor quality? She would find out once she planted some medicinal materials.

Furball proudly shook its head at her again.

”Are you saying you have become the guardian beast here, and as your power has risen, the Space has upgraded too?” Bai Ruozhu asked, astonished. Furball was an occasional gift from Elder Shougu, and she didn’t expect it to be connected with the Space.

”You mean you can release Poisonous Insect poison to trap enemies within a certain range in an illusory realm?”

Furball twisted its body proudly, as if to say, ”How about that? Am I not impressive, baby?”

Bai Ruozhu was so happy she nearly burst out laughing. What did she have to be afraid of now? With the Space as a hiding place and Furball as her protector, she could completely disregard the Holy Hall.

However, she also noticed something—Furball’s abilities, given by Elder Shougu, were more for self-protection, like devouring other Poisonous Insects, biting enemies, and dealing with a portion of poison inflicted by others, not to mention the latest ability to create an illusory realm. All these could protect their master.

But Furball didn’t have the perverse abilities like the Thousand Illusion Poisonous Insect, nor could it spread the plague like the one in Guangqi Town, meaning Elder Shougu’s intention was to give Bai Ruozhu a protective talisman, not wanting her to go astray and use Poisonous Insect Techniques to harm others.

Understanding this, Bai Ruozhu firmly resolved not to disappoint Elder Shougu’s expectations. She would only use Furball to protect herself and those around her, never to deliberately harm others.