Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1431: Chapter 1432: Ruozhu, I’m Back!_1

Jin Jing completely collapsed to the ground, never having believed that Jiang Yichun could be so heartless toward her. Initially, she thought Bai Ruozhu was the obstacle, later suspecting that Honglian had controlled Jiang Yichun. Only at this moment did she truly accept that Jiang Yichun never had the slightest affection for her and even detested her as one would a cockroach.

Her current appearance was pitiable, looking like a soulless husk. Even Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but feel some sympathy. Yet, Jiang Yichun remained unmoved, not even blinking as he thrust his sword toward her eyes, and then fiercely plunged it into her skull.

”You’re a calamity just by being alive, better to die clean and early,” he said indifferently, showing no mercy in his actions, even twisting the sword viciously.

Instead of the expected screams, Jin Jing, as if truly soulless, gradually closed her eyes. She turned a dull gray, and in almost an instant, she shriveled up, becoming an ugly mummified corpse.

Bai Ruozhu sighed, but it was Jin Jing’s own doing—she had brought this upon herself since the first time she tried to poison Bai Ruozhu and killed the kitchen maid. She deserved death long ago, not to mention all the lives she took later for flesh and blood.

While everyone was still reeling in shock, Hao Feng began to read a prayer for the soul, a spell once used when he was a saintess. Only then did everyone come to their senses, realizing that it was all over, and they were safe.

Bai Ruozhu moved, but suddenly felt something sticky under her foot. She had just been laughing heartily, but now she felt nauseated; she looked down, noticing her shoes, and furiously scrubbed her foot back and forth on the ground as if it wouldn’t be clean without several more scrubs.

A figure stepped in front of her, blocking the sunlight aimed at her. Her right foot halted abruptly—she didn’t need to look up to know it was him; his familiar scent was comforting, yet it also made her fearful.

She was too scared to look up, fearing she might meet a pair of bloodshot, cold eyes, or that his eyes wouldn’t bear their original clarity once she did.

Before she could dwell on it any further, she was suddenly enveloped in strong arms that held her tightly.

Hao Feng chuckled and discreetly retreated to the horse carriage, while the others tactfully dispersed, not wanting to intrude.

”Ruozhu, I’m back!” His voice was soft but forceful, and he tightened his arms around her even more. He said, ”I’m back!”

”I’m back! I’m back!” Those words spun in her head, playing over and over. She couldn’t help but tear up—her Achun had really returned!

Feeling the dampness on his shoulder, he gently nuzzled the top of her head with his chin and softly said, ”Sorry, I’ve made you cry again. I’m really not a good husband.”

Bai Ruozhu sniffed hard, ”You’re just realizing that...” Her words trailed off into sobs, and before she knew it, she was crying uncontrollably. It was rare for her to cry, let alone make noise, but now she seemed to be releasing all her grievances.

Being stabbed by the man she loved, her husband, for another woman—even though she knew he didn’t do it on purpose, that he was controlled by an evil technique, completely unaware—it’s impossible for any woman to let go completely unless you truly don’t love that person!

All the anger she’d been holding back these days was to suppress the grievances in her heart, but now, she could hold back no more.

Feeling her body shaking in spasms, his heart clenched too. He gently stroked her back, saying softly, ”It’s all my fault, you can punish me however you like.”

Bai Ruozhu cried for a long time, as if intending to let out all her tears at once. He didn’t stop her; he knew the pressure she had borne and the grievances she had endured.

After about 15 minutes, Bai Ruozhu’s sobs finally quieted. Rubbing her eyes, now swollen and resembling little peaches, she struggled to pull away from Jiang Yichun’s embrace, muttering, ”Let me go, don’t think I can forgive you just because of a few sweet words!”

However, Jiang Yichun refused to let go, whispering near her ear, ”Or shall I kneel on a washboard again tonight, with you supervising, my lady?”

Thinking of how such a face-conscious man could say such a thing, her heart couldn’t help but soften, ”If you don’t feel pain, there’s no need to kneel.”

”Then how about I become your horse to ride?” his lips approached her ear, seemingly brushing it by accident, and the warm breath he exhaled tickled her, ”You on top, me below, how about that?”

Bai Ruozhu’s face flushed red down to her neck; he must have returned, or else how could he be so shameless, and so naturally at that, with such audacity?

”No way, get lost!” Bai Ruozhu roared angrily.

He held her tight, not letting her escape, and continued to breathe hot air, teasingly saying, ”Don’t like it? Then how about you below, me on top?”

Bai Ruozhu ground her teeth in fury, yet her earlobes turned red from his blowing, and her body began to feel weak.

Jiang Yichun saw her blush and his body warmed as well, but he knew when to stop; if he continued the teasing, his thin-skinned lady would truly turn against him.

”Alright, let’s continue our journey; reaching the next town earlier will also allow us to rest sooner,” he released his arms, saying with a smile to Bai Ruozhu, but no matter how one heard it, that word ”rest” seemed especially suggestive.

Bai Ruozhu surrendered instantly and scurried into the horse carriage where Fen Wan stayed.

”I’ll check on Auntie Fen Wan,” she said, forced to muster the courage to face Hao Feng’s smiling eyes, awkwardly providing an excuse and even put on a show of taking Fen Wan’s pulse.

But Hao Feng still wore a faint smile, his gaze seemingly holding deeper meanings, which made Bai Ruozhu flee once again.

Wuu wuu wuu, this darn man when he wasn’t feeling good made her so angry, and now that he was better, he started to tease her. Just how much did she owe him in her past life, allowing him to torment her like this!

Seeing her mount the horse again, Jiang Yichun approached and cheerfully said, ”My lady, you look so beautiful today!”

Bai Ruozhu’s face felt increasingly hot, and she glared at him fiercely, saying, ”Are you saying I’m not usually beautiful?”

He didn’t mind her picking a fight, his smile broadened, ”My lady is as lovely as a blossoming peach today, exceptionally enchanting, how could you not be beautiful?”

”You...” Bai Ruozhu found herself at a loss for words, simply turned her head away not to look at him, yet her heart felt tender and soft, a sensation she rarely felt these days.

Due to the delay, by the time the group arrived at the next town, it was already pitch dark.

The inn had only a few rooms left, so Zhanna proposed to stay in the horse carriage like Fen Wan, and naturally, Master Hao Feng also stayed in the carriage.

If it was just a short stay these days, Fen Wan would sleep in the horse carriage; it was comfortable and clean, far better than your average inn bed, and it also avoided the risk brought about by moving her in and out.

After assigning the rooms, suddenly, Jiang Yichun swept her up in his arms and carried Bai Ruozhu upstairs...