Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1620: Chapter 1620: Princess Chengshui Has Also Arrived

Bai Ruozhu thought about what he had said when they ate at Yinkela before, and felt that his interest in the struggle for imperial power seemed to have diminished, or rather, his ambition was not as great as she feared.

”Yes, as long as you have money and the ability to protect yourself, you can be an ’earth emperor’ anywhere. The main thing is freedom; even if you want a harem of three thousand, it’s not impossible,” Bai Ruozhu joked.

Tang Feng waved his hand with a smile, ”Enough of that, women are too troublesome. In my past life, I was a playboy famous in the Capital City, played with many women, and in the end, died because of their jealousy and petty fights. I’ve had enough of it in this life.”

Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but laugh; it made it even more unlikely that he would like the scheming and plotting of harem women.

At this moment, the unconscious Diao Yao let out a moan, and Tang Feng swiftly moved over to tap her sleeping acupoint, then turned to Bai Ruozhu with a sheepish smile, ”She can’t see this place.”

Bai Ruozhu nodded, ”I understand, but we have to think of a way out. We should be able to meet up with the rescue troops soon.”

”Okay, let’s go. See how Saihan is going to explain to Tang Yin now that he got nothing,” Tang Feng said as he moved to pick up Diao Yao. Bai Ruozhu quickly said, ”Let me do it. Otherwise, if someone sees you, you and Diao Yao’s marriage will be inevitable.”

Tang Feng quickly withdrew his hand, ”Ancient people are really troublesome.”

”Luckily, I’ve practiced inner strength; carrying a young lady is no problem,” Bai Ruozhu said as she helped Diao Yao up. Tang Feng led the two out of the space and retraced their steps, quickly meeting up with Jianqi, and then with the rescuers who came to aid them.

Leading them was Jiang Yichun, who leapt off his horse and rushed to Bai Ruozhu, asking anxiously, ”Are you alright?”

Bai Ruozhu smiled at him, ”I’m fine, thanks to Tang Feng’s help, and Xiaoyao is alright too.”

Yingtong also hurried over, supporting Diao Yao as she asked, ”How is she? Does she have any internal injuries?”

Bai Ruozhu raised her hand to release Diao Yao from her sleeping acupoint, saying, ”She’s fine, just had her acupoint tapped by Saihan.”

Indeed, Diao Yao soon regained consciousness. She rubbed her temples and looked at everyone, ”How did I get knocked out? Where’s that Saihan?”

From a martial arts perspective, Diao Yao really couldn’t understand how she was struck, but Bai Ruozhu didn’t want to discuss the issue of the poisonous insect in public, so she only said, ”It’s probably the Turkic Secret Method he practiced. Let’s head back to the Palace first to avoid worrying the Emperor and Empress Dowager.”

At this time, Jing Lei rushed in from behind, saluting Jiang Yichun, ”Master, Saihan’s subordinates have had their martial arts disabled, but a breath is left in them.”

Jiang Yichun, with a cold face, said, ”Have someone throw them back to the Guest House, and have the Turkic envoy summoned to the Palace to see the Emperor. The Turkic should give the Emperor an explanation for this.”

Diao Yao’s face turned red with anger, ”This is not over; I won’t let that bastard go!”

Tang Feng stood by watching the interactions and expressions between Jiang Yichun and Bai Ruozhu, sensing their deep feelings and understanding for each other, with some regret in his heart that he met Bai Ruozhu, this ”fellow villager,” too late. Otherwise, finding a truly intelligent woman who understands him would make for a delightful life, wouldn’t it?

He felt not only a little regret but also some envy; is it true that being without desires makes one happier?

Should he also find a confidant and enjoy the taste of love? Unfortunately, in his previous life, he dallied among flowers but did not give much of his true heart. Thinking back, it had been too long since he truly loved someone.

The face of that girl had become a bit blurry, but he always remembered her mean face when she told others she was only interested in his family’s money.

As they spoke, someone else rode over. Upon closer inspection, it was Chu Hai and Ning Yu. Chu Hai had a face full of frost, but seeing Diao Yao had been rescued, his face slightly improved.

Everyone briefly exchanged words and then returned to the Palace to see the Emperor, who was fuming and ordered the Shadow Guards to capture Saihan, keeping him alive but barely.

This time, Saihan attempted a fait accompli strategy, leaving the Emperor no room to express his anger. Unfortunately, it didn’t work, and he likely realized the enormous trouble he stirred, choosing to hide.

The Shadow Guards searched throughout the Capital, yet no trace of him was found.

The Turkic envoy was summoned to the Palace and emerged with a bandaged forehead, having been struck by a teacup angrily thrown by the Emperor, completely disregarding the Turkic envoy group’s dignity.

Furthermore, Tang Yin ordered the Turkic Country to provide an explanation to the Danliang Country; otherwise, Danliang wouldn’t let it go, and certainly not let Saihan escape!

For a time, the Capital was in turmoil; people stopped discussing the Champion’s refusal of marriage and instead talked about the Turkic Prince’s failed proposal and attempted kidnapping of Princess Diao Yao. Many felt sympathy for Princess Diao Yao, who had wandered the Western Regions for years and lost her parents early, and were even more resentful of the Turkic Prince.

Meanwhile, news came from the south that the Chengshui Country’s envoy would soon enter the Capital, bringing the new Emperor of Chengshui’s aunt, Princess Fule.

Three days passed, and the Shadow Guards still failed to find any trace of Saihan, as if he had vanished into thin air. The Turkic envoy was anxious like ants on a hot pan, even suspecting that Prince Saihan had already been secretly executed by the Danliang Emperor.

But the blame was on the Turkic Country, leaving the Turkic envoy no ground to question Tang Yin.

Simultaneously, the matter of Tang Yin being fond of Miss Qinxian from Xianle Residence also spread. People finally understood the ”real reason” for his refusal to marry Princess Diao Yao, changing their scorn for his cowardice into praise for his genuine nature. They said he and Miss Qinxian had composed a legendary tale of a talented scholar and a beautiful lady.

Yet Tang Feng’s affair was overshadowed by Saihan’s abduction of Princess Diao Yao, not spreading as widely as imagined. Moreover, having saved Diao Yao, he had redeemed himself; hence the Emperor didn’t blame him further, only reminding him once that someone of Qinxian’s status was unsuitable as his lawful wife.

Finally, the Chengshui envoy entered the Capital with their Princess Fule. That day, the Emperor met with the Chengshui envoy; both sides talked happily, and the Emperor ordered a banquet in the Palace to welcome Princess Fule, inviting officials of the fifth rank and above, along with their wives. Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun were also invited.

Bai Ruozhu’s seat was not too far back, so she clearly saw what Princess Fule looked like. She appeared gentle and sophisticated, even carrying a touch of pure charm. She and Zhou Jue were not siblings by blood, and their looks differed greatly; just from appearances, they seemed quite distinct, but their personalities were unknown.

Tang Feng sat very close to Bai Ruozhu. Without any family members, he attended the banquet alone, having ample space. He raised a glass in a toast to Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun. After they drank a toast across the table, Tang Feng drank alone, feeling at ease. But when he turned his head towards Princess Fule sitting beside the Empress, his face suddenly turned a few shades paler...