Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1601: Chapter 1601 Different Statements, Different Effects

”All finished.” Jiang Yichun stated coldly.

Muyu was frantically winking at Bai Ruozhu beside him, hoping Bai Ruozhu would plead for him. He didn’t want to go through the ledger, as everyone knew he was not up for the task—not even in ten nights could he finish it. Moreover, since his master had instructed him to do the accounting, he couldn’t seek help; otherwise, he would face dire consequences.

Bai Ruozhu gave Muyu a ”don’t worry” look and said, ”I’ve instructed Jinglei to continue his marriage leave, so let Muyu handle the night duty tonight.”

Jiang Yichun’s face turned cold, ”Do you just enjoy going against me now?”

With these words, the atmosphere instantly grew tense. There were still many subordinates present, and Bai Ruozhu’s face also turned cold as she turned and went back into the room.

She didn’t want to argue with him in front of everyone. Can’t they discuss matters behind closed doors?

Jiang Yichun glared fiercely at Muyu, and Muyu hunched his shoulders, ”Master, I’ll get to the ledger now.”

”The Madam told you to handle the night duty, didn’t you hear?” Jiang Yichun raised his voice, which carried into the room. Bai Ruozhu, standing with her back to him, paused for a moment and suddenly smiled.

This man — he’s filled with anger, but he still cares for her.

It was this one sentence that extinguished the anger in her heart instantly. She sat down, poured a cup of tea, and couldn’t help but think about the day’s events.

It wasn’t quite Sangta’s fault for suddenly embracing her, but knowing that Sangta’s prospects were grim, she couldn’t hold it against him. Especially when Sangta took a hit from Jiang Yichun to protect her, sustaining some internal injuries, making his future journey all the more perilous.

Also, she was a modern woman; she considered it a farewell hug between friends, but a man like Jiang Yichun from ancient times couldn’t tolerate it.

Thinking this, she felt a bit guilty, knowing she had angered him. But then again, he almost hit her during the confrontation!

Such thoughts made her feel conflicted once more.

When Jiang Yichun entered the room and glanced at her, he saw her deep in thought, and his expression darkened further. He had made a concession, what more did she want?

Couldn’t she just admit her mistake and apologize? Was it possible that what he said to Muyu earlier wasn’t loud enough for her to hear?

After a long while, seeing that she still didn’t speak, his anger boiled even more, prompting him to give a heavy cold snort. This cold snort pulled Bai Ruozhu’s thoughts back. Just as she was thinking about how he almost hurt her again, she glared back.

This only made Jiang Yichun angrier, ”I have matters to attend to tomorrow, I’m sleeping now.”

With these words, he didn’t bother with her and directly lay down on the bed.

Bai Ruozhu extinguished the candle and lay down on the outer side of the bed, giving him her back.

The two sulked, ignoring each other. After almost half an hour, Jiang Yichun couldn’t hold it anymore, turned, and put his hand on her waist.

Bai Ruozhu gave him no response. As he lifted his head with the faint moonlight streaming in, he realized she had actually fallen asleep!

He pulled back his hand, face darkening. How could his little woman be so carefree, sleeping soundly while he was awake with anger? Did she have him in her heart at all?

Despite his frustration, he eventually fell asleep too. He had been rushing back to deal with matters, without rest; he was utterly exhausted now.

Not yet time for the morning court, Jiang Yichun awoke — not from anger this time, but due to stomach pain.

He then remembered he hadn’t bothered to eat dinner in order to return sooner, having starved all night, no wonder his stomach hurt.

Frustrated, he glanced at his sleeping little woman, then quietly got up, changed into his official attire, and went to the Kitchen to eat something before attending morning court.

When Bai Ruozhu woke up, Nanny Zhang had already brought Dengdeng over to join her for breakfast. As she got up, she glanced at Muyu, noticing it seemed Achun hadn’t left any message for her.

It seemed he was still angry. Sitting at the table, she couldn’t help but sigh, even forgetting to bring the little dumplings to her mouth.

”Mom, why are you sighing?” Little Dengdeng asked.

Bai Ruozhu came back to herself and quickly smiled at her son, ”It’s nothing, mom’s a bit sleepy still.”

Little Dengdeng covered his mouth and giggled, like a little mouse, ”Mom likes to sleep in, she’s a big lazy bug.”

”And what about Dengdeng? Are you a little lazy bug?” Bai Ruozhu teased her son with a smile.

”No way, Dengdeng sleeps early and wakes early, I’m a good kid,” Little Dengdeng proudly declared.

Seeing the proud expression on his face, she saw a miniature Jiang Yichun. Looking at his demeanor similar to his father’s, Bai Ruozhu’s heart softened.

In the end, they are husband and wife; there’s no obstacle they can’t overcome — she’ll just yield tonight.

The meal wasn’t rushed, yet helped her understand much.

After the meal, she changed into her official attire to head to the Female Physicians Institution, but unexpectedly, an eunuch came from the Palace with an edict from the emperor, summoning several people to the Palace to convene over the matter of the Grand Princess Hui Lan attacking someone in public. However, the eunuch’s words framed it differently, saying the Grand Princess wanted to stand up for the Dou Family’s daughter, making Yu Chenghua responsible for her.

Bai Ruozhu rewarded the eunuch with a purse and asked him to wait briefly while she fetched Yu Chenghua and Jiang Zhihe.

Though she didn’t have to call on them personally, she had some words for the two.

Upon meeting, she explained the purpose and said, ”Later in the Palace, brother-in-law, you must choose your words carefully. Absolutely do not say that you embraced Dou Yun while saving her; rather, you saved her, then she suddenly lunged at you. You quickly dodged, she did tug at you, but considering propriety between men and women, you dared not get too close.”

”Do I have to say I didn’t touch her?” Yu Chenghua frowned slightly. Being honest by nature, he worried that lying before the emperor would bring trouble.

Bai Ruozhu gave him a look, ”Of course, say you didn’t touch her, she touched you, then you dodged. Though both involve contact, there’s a big difference here!”

Jiang Zhihe suppressed a laugh, tugged at Yu Chenghua’s sleeve, and whispered, ”Just remember what sister-in-law said, she’s definitely right.”

”Anyway, don’t let them trap you. Don’t hastily declare that you won’t marry Dou Yun once they say you touched her. Doing so shows your stance but also implies you’re accepting their narrative.” Bai Ruozhu emphasized.

Yu Chenghua nodded, ”That’s indeed the logic. Thank you, sister-in-law, I’ve learned something.”

The three headed towards the Main Hall, quickly joining the eunuch who delivered the message, and walked outside.

Bai Ruozhu paused, suddenly turning to Jianqi, ”You’ve been busy these days; let Muyu accompany me to the Palace today.”

The emperor allowed her to bring a guard into the Palace, but not too ostentatiously, so she only brought one each time. Today, she’d switch to Muyu.

Jianqi glanced at Muyu and quickly agreed.

Since Muyu’s disposition is lively, Bai Ruozhu rarely brings him to the Palace, so he heard and was quite happy, trotting along with Bai Ruozhu.