Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1594: Chapter 1594 Ao Qi’s Portrait_1

Facing the concerned gaze of Jiang Yichun, Bai Ruozhu felt her face grow hot. She scolded herself for being so hopeless. The child was already so big, why was she still feeling shy?

But her husband was just too handsome, and merely looking at him like this was enough to make her blush and her heart race.

”With Jianqi and the others around, are you still worried?” Bai Ruozhu suppressed her shyness and said with a smile.

”No matter who is there, I’m always uneasy,” Jiang Yichun said in a low voice.

Next to them, Yu Chenghua’s low laughter could be heard. He had never seen Jiang Yichun like this before. On normal days, Officer Jiang was so stern that many privately called him ”Black-faced Yama.”

Bai Ruozhu’s face burned even more, and she hurriedly broke free from Jiang Yichun’s hand, telling him about how Dou Yunjiu had usurped their home. On hearing this, Jiang Yichun’s face darkened, and he said, ”I’ll go throw them out!”

”Don’t do that. We’ve already reported to the authorities about the private intrusion and theft. Why stoop to her level? She just wants us to make a fuss right now. The less you care about these kinds of people, the more it bothers them. Let’s go. We’ve been busy all morning. It’s time to go out for a meal,” Bai Ruozhu urged, holding onto Jiang Yichun.

Jiang Yichun listened and offered no objection. After all, when the family was united, they listened to him, but when opinions differed, they naturally followed his wife’s lead.

Yu Chenghua wanted to invite Zao Bo along, but Zao Bo said, as a human witness, he couldn’t leave at will. Yu Chenghua had no choice but to instruct him to stick to the facts during his testimony and let the Capital City Prefect, Fan Li, handle the rest.

Meanwhile, sitting in the Government Office, the Capital City Prefect, Fan Li, sneezed mightily twice and muttered, ”Hope it’s nothing serious...”

No sooner had he spoken than the sound of drumming arrived from outside—someone was appealing for justice by beating the drum!

Then, the Yu Family’s guards entered the Public Hall and reported the Dou Family’s unauthorized entry into private property, resulting in theft at the Yu Residence.

Fan Li’s temples throbbed. He had a feeling it would be something troublesome. Previously, the Dou Nings had been let off with only a warning because the Grand Princess had spoken for them.

”Was it Yu Chenghua who told you to report this to the authorities?” Fan Li asked tentatively.

”It was the idea of my master as well as Chief Doctor Bai,” the guard replied nimbly.

Fan Li inhaled sharply, aware that Bai Ruozhu wasn’t someone easy to push around. She was deliberately making things difficult for him, reminding him that he shouldn’t have released the Dou Ning couple on the Grand Princess’ behest.

But what could he do? Did he dare offend the Grand Princess? Look at the trouble Bai Ruozhu was in for angering the Grand Princess. He didn’t have Bai Ruozhu’s capabilities and couldn’t handle the Grand Princess looking for trouble with him.

Yet now that the Yu Family had lodged a complaint, if he showed favoritism, wouldn’t that make him a corrupt official? All of the Capital City was watching.

With a headache looming, Fan Li toyed with the idea of calling in sick but eventually gritted his teeth and ordered his officers to go to Yu Residence to investigate the matter.

Meanwhile, Bai Ruozhu and company had already arrived at Yingke Lai restaurant, where they were leisurely enjoying their meal and conversation.

Suddenly, a familiar voice outside the private room, quite loud, asked the waiter, ”Is Chief Doctor Bai inside this room?”

Bai Ruozhu recognized it as Princess Yingtong’s voice and called out, ”Is that Princess Yingtong? Please come in!”

The door to the private room opened, revealing the four people outside: Ao Qi, Yingtong, Chu Hai, and Diao Yao.

Diao Yao and Bai Ruozhu were the closest. Diao Yao burst into the room with excitement and laughed, ”Sister Ruozhu, does bumping into you mean we don’t have to pay?”

With a smile, Bai Ruozhu tapped her on the head, ”You penny-pincher, sit down quickly. With me here, naturally, I’m treating you to this meal.”

The other three entered and paid their respects, and Bai Ruozhu explained things to both sides, after which everyone took their seats.

As the Waiter brought in more tableware, Bai Ruozhu also had Princess Yingtong and the others order some dishes, and the private room suddenly came alive with activity.

”Ruozhu, this is the portrait of the person I mentioned last time. I’ll have to trouble you with this.” Ao Qi took out a small, rolled-up scroll. He had no intention of hiding it, and it seemed that everyone else knew he was looking for a woman.

Princess Yingtong looked natural, as if she had completely let go of Ao Qi.

Bai Ruozhu carefully unrolled the scroll and couldn’t help but be startled for a moment. Jiang Yichun, who was beside her, sensed something was amiss and also peeked over.

The two quickly exchanged glances, both suppressing the shock in their hearts.

”Ao Qi, besides what she looks like on this scroll, does this woman have any other distinguishing features? Where did you encounter her?” Bai Ruozhu put away the scroll, pushing down the turmoil in her heart as she inquired.

Ao Qi did not suspect anything, his cheeks slightly flushed as he said, ”I had gone to the Southwest for a trade deal when, along the way, I ran into a bandit attack. Unfortunately, I was stricken with severe poison and sustained internal injuries, and even fell down from a cliff. I thought I was surely going to die, but unexpectedly, I was saved by a woman from the valley. She said she didn’t know medical skills, only some basic bandaging. Fortunately, she had Qi-color Ganoderma with her, which saved my life.”

”What happened afterwards?” Bai Ruozhu asked, feeling a tad too eager, and hurriedly took a sip from her tea cup to mask her unusual behavior.

”Afterwards, she told me her master would return soon, so she escorted me out of the valley. I was in a rush to find my subordinates, so I left first. But after regrouping with my subordinates and going back to look for her, I couldn’t find that valley at all. I didn’t even get a chance to properly thank her. I am ashamed. I remember her saying she was from Danliang and would return there someday, so I thought I’d try my luck on this trip,” explained Ao Qi.

Bai Ruozhu slipped the scroll into her sleeve and said, ”Rest assured, I’ll have someone inquire about it. However, your encounter with her is somewhat unusual, and she also possesses such divine medicine as Qi-color Ganoderma on her person. It’s best you don’t casually reveal her affairs to avoid causing her trouble.”

Ao Qi nodded, ”I only spoke about it because I know you are all trustworthy people.”

Bai Ruozhu looked towards everyone, and they all assured her they would keep this matter confidential.

Soon, the conversation shifted to Yu Chenghua and Jiang Zhihe. Princess Yingtong and the others, when they heard about their predicaments, were extremely indignant. The somewhat wilful Princess Yingtong sprang up and exclaimed, ”I want to confront that Grand Princess. So what if she is the Emperor’s aunt? And that Dou Yun, what’s the point in keeping her alive? Just kill her outright!”

Bai Ruozhu pulled back Princess Yingtong, thinking to herself that being a princess sure is great - they handle things so directly and forcefully, and even their arrogance isn’t something they fear. Unlike commoners who always have so many concerns.

”Princess, don’t be hasty. After all, this is Danliang’s matter, and it’s not convenient for you to intervene. I think the Emperor won’t allow her to do whatever she wants either,” Chu Hai said.

To Bai Ruozhu’s surprise, Princess Yingtong actually nodded and sat back down, much like a bristling kitten that had calmed down after being stroked a few times.

Bai Ruozhu watched, dumbfounded, wondering if something was going on between Princess Yingtong and Chu Hai?

Chu Hai even smiled gently at Princess Yingtong and added, ”I also fear that Saihan might trouble you because of this. You should avoid getting involved. I believe Yu Chenghua and the others can manage this matter well.”

Indeed, Chu Hai has always been cold and indifferent; Bai Ruozhu had rarely seen him persuade others like this.