Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1625: Chapter 1625: Who to Send for Support

Bai Ruozhu didn’t want her mother to worry too much, so she smiled and said, ”Probably still not used to it, after all, I haven’t officially recognized Achun yet.”

Lin Ping’er sneered, ”What’s there to not recognize your own son for? Saying one thing and doing another; just forget it. In front of Achun, don’t mention anything. After all, she’s his biological mother. Don’t let such things affect your relationship.”

Bai Ruozhu nodded with a smile, ”Yes, I understand.”

Actually, she was clear in her heart. From the last time Gai Yalai appeared to this time coming over to show concern, she didn’t mention him at all and didn’t even want to speak to her.

Clearly, Gai Yalai didn’t like her. Bai Ruozhu, no matter how slow, could feel it, especially since she was a meticulous person.

She pursed her lips. Forget it. Other people’s affairs are unrelated to her. Not to mention this kind of mother-in-law; even if someone spent every day with her, they might not like her. In this world, mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law are natural enemies.

But one thing made her a bit unhappy, that previously Gai Yalai wouldn’t pay attention to Achun, saying that it was difficult to leave the country. But wasn’t it actually because she was afraid of affecting her own reputation, scared that past events would be dug up? Now that Jiang Yichun’s status and position were different, she came over. Even if she didn’t have other intentions, it’s hard not to let people overthink it, right?

After a while, Jiang Yichun returned and said to her, ”She was a bit inconvenient, so I had someone send her back.”

Bai Ruozhu smiled at him, knowing he was explaining to her, and said, ”That’s appropriate.”

In the following days, a thorough search was carried out throughout the Capital City, and the atmosphere became tenser. Before long, Tang Yin received a secret report and learned of Princess Fule’s hiding place.

Truthfully, Princess Fule wouldn’t be without capable guards by her side. They were only caught off guard on their journey. Fortunately, Princess Fule’s guards fiercely protected her, enabling her to escape into the deep mountains.

Due to injuries sustained by a few guards and unclear intentions of their enemies, Princess Fule’s group didn’t dare act rashly, hiding for six to seven days before sending someone to inform the local government office.

Fortunately, the local officials had no issues, and the news quickly reached the Capital. However, the delay nearly allowed the fake princess and her entourage to succeed.

Bai Ruozhu went to Cining Palace and learned from the Empress Dowager that the real Princess Fule was still alive, which greatly relieved her.

”It’s good that nothing happened to her, avoiding conflict between the two countries. Now where is Princess Fule, and how long until she can enter the Capital?” Bai Ruozhu asked.

”I heard that Princess Fule has already sent a letter to Chengshui to explain the situation. Moreover, the Emperor plans to send someone to escort her, planning to find someone skilled in martial arts and strategy for peace of mind,” the Empress Dowager replied.

Bai Ruozhu’s eyelid twitched, not planning to send her Achun again, right? Such constant assignments aren’t good. Ancient times are unlike modern transportation; it’ll take a long time to travel back and forth.

And with a princess involved, what if Achun gets entangled with undesirable romantic entanglements?

The Empress Dowager didn’t notice Bai Ruozhu’s concern and continued to lament, ”I still can’t believe the Empress is gone, speaking with her just a few days ago, as if she was still around, occasionally greeting me. Alas, it was too sudden.”

Bai Ruozhu didn’t know how to comfort her, so she said, ”They say the deceased tend to reincarnate into good families. Their relatives shouldn’t cling too much, or their spirits will be reluctant to move on, missing their opportunities. The Empress, blessed with fortune, is sure to be reborn into a good family in her next life.”

The Empress Dowager clasped her hands together and said, ”I hope she finds happiness and lives to an old age in her next life.”

Bai Ruozhu secretly thought, as long as she doesn’t marry into the Royal Family, there’s still a good chance for a happy long life.

Two days later, news spread from the Palace that the Emperor appointed the new Champion, Tang Feng, to escort the real Princess Fule.

Bai Ruozhu was surprised upon hearing the news. Wasn’t he supposed to find someone trustworthy and skilled in martial arts? She thought even if it wasn’t Achun, it would be a Shadow Guard or at least a military general.

She planned to leave the Palace to ask Tang Feng but then learned that Tang Feng had already left the city with horsemen. His departure was indeed hastily.

When Jiang Yichun returned home that evening, Bai Ruozhu hurriedly approached and asked, ”Why did the Emperor choose Tang Feng to escort Princess Fule? Surely it’s a difficult task?”

”The Emperor secretly sent Lu to assist, ensuring safety, and besides, Tang Feng’s martial arts aren’t bad,” Jiang Yichun said, shaking his head. ”The Emperor likely intends for Tang Feng to marry Princess Fule. He doesn’t seem to favor the Qinxian Tang Feng is interested in.”

Bai Ruozhu was taken aback, actually knowing that Qinxian was Tang Feng’s subordinate, which Tang Feng had once privately told her, but he also asked her to keep it confidential.

”Didn’t Tang Feng refuse himself?” Bai Ruozhu suddenly recalled the banquet incident where Tang Feng’s eyes looked strange when he saw Princess Fule. He was the one who subdued the fake princess and first discovered the human-skin mask the fake princess wore.

Just as she suspected, did Tang Feng know the real Princess Fule? Was he willing to take on this task?

”He had just refused the Emperor’s imperial marriage decree, how could he refuse yet another task? Besides, as a minister, how could he casually decline the Emperor’s assignments?” Jiang Yichun said with a stern face.

Bai Ruozhu was amused by his serious expression. Ancient people discussed such matters solemnly, which is said to be the way of loyalty.

”And also, due to the Empress’s funeral, the imperial marriage has been postponed, and your second brother and the Si Family’s daughter’s marriage will also be delayed for a year or two.” Jiang Yichun reminded.

”Then my mother will worry again. She’s eager for grandchildren.” Bai Ruozhu laughed, thinking her second brother isn’t in a hurry, and a year or two isn’t a long wait.

She was indeed looking forward to Si Yihuan becoming her second sister-in-law, always acting like a foodie at home—what a lively scene that would be.

”How is the investigation concerning Yu Minmin?” Bai Ruozhu shifted the topic to the fake princess.

Jiang Yichun furrowed his brows, speaking in a low voice, ”Don’t mention this matter outside. The Emperor dislikes others bringing it up and has subtly hinted the same to me.”

Bai Ruozhu understood immediately, ”Was it really an injustice left over from the Former Emperor’s reign?”

Jiang Yichun nodded, ”It wasn’t intentional by the Former Emperor, rather, it was due to deception by subordinate officials that the wrongful case was judged. Originally, if Yu Minmin had appealed properly, it could have traced back to those deceiving officials, clearing Yu Family’s name. The Emperor might have even compensated Yu Family. But her assassination attempt against the Emperor, working for Chiyou, sealed the case.”

”So, Yu Minmin blamed the wrong people. Danliang Country is vast; the Emperor couldn’t personally review every case. She should have hated the real culprits who wronged Yu Family. Looks like she was saved by Chiyou and brainwashed, right.”

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Recently, moving house has been exhausting, and my brain is stuck. I need to slow down and adjust for a few days. Mouka doesn’t want to forcefully produce text in an uninspired state, as it wouldn’t flow smoothly for me or engage readers. Starting these days, updates will gradually resume, making the story more vivid and enjoyable.