Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1737: Chapter 1737: Mother Will Not Leave You

”I say, aren’t you just pregnant? Why have you turned into a Ninja Turtle?” Xu Huilin, who had always stayed in the backyard and rarely appeared, suddenly showed up in front of Bai Ruozhu and asked with disdain.

”Ninja Turtle?” Bai Ruozhu looked at him puzzled.

”Didn’t you draw a turtle for Little Dengdeng last time and call it a Ninja Turtle, saying it’s used to describe people who can endure endless grievances? I think you’re a Ninja Turtle now.” Xu Huilin snorted lightly.

Bai Ruozhu’s mouth twitched; he eavesdropped on her talking to her son, learned a new term, and used it to ridicule her. How shameless could he be?

She gave Xu Huilin a sidelong glance and said, ”Is there any need to get angry? We were going to leave anyway. Isn’t it tiring to bicker with everyone?”

Xu Huilin leaned comfortably against the back of the chair, but the two empty sleeves were especially conspicuous.

”Suit yourself; anyway, I’m leaving with you guys,” Xu Huilin said.

Bai Ruozhu was stunned, ”Aren’t you going back to Beiyu City and staying at my house?”

Xu Huilin raised an eyebrow, ”What, you’re not welcoming? Following you, the Divine Doctor, maybe my injuries will heal faster, and I can eat your family’s delicious food every day. Why not take advantage when it’s right in front of you?”

”Grandmother will miss you, and godfather will worry about you.” Bai Ruozhu gave him another look, muttering, ”So willful!”

”It’s not like I’m not going back to see them. Besides, my dad feels assured when I stay at your house, doesn’t he?” Xu Huilin had a face full of ”I’m willful; what can you do about it?” expression.

Bai Ruozhu pursed her lips, forget it, let him be. The family didn’t care about one more mouth to feed. In his current state, besides wanting a prosthetic to live like a normal person, he wanted to live more freely than before.

Thinking of how he used to have to wear a mask in Beiyu City because of his background, was that something he could choose?

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In an inconspicuous little mansion outside the Capital City, the Divine Doctor retrieved the silver needle and said to Jiang Yichun, who was waiting nearby, ”His life is saved, but since his internal organs are damaged, it’s better not to move him lightly.”

”Alright, I understand, thank you, senior.” Jiang Yichun bowed and said.

The Divine Doctor waved it off indifferently, ”You’ve thanked me countless times already. Since he’s not in danger, you can handle his recovery yourself. I’ll be on my way.”

”Are you heading to Beiyu City first, senior?” Jiang Yichun hurriedly asked.

”Not necessarily, I’m used to wandering around. I’ll go wherever there are patients asking for me, take care of yourself.” Without waiting for Jiang Yichun to say more, the Divine Doctor used his lightness skill and quickly left.

Jiang Yichun stood there dazedly, feeling as if the Divine Doctor fled in a hurry. Was there something urgent?

Thinking of how the Divine Doctor had saved them and stayed for several days to treat Yu Chenghua, which delayed him considerably, Jiang Yichun decided to let the matter go.

He sighed softly; he would be delayed for a few more days. Ruozhu would surely scold him to death.

But soon, a smile blossomed on his face; let her scold him. At least he was alive, could hear his wife scold him, and could hear his children call him ”father.”

”Brother Chun, what makes you so happy?” Gai Yalai’s voice rang out from the side, with a hint of intimacy in the tone.

The smile on Jiang Yichun’s face disappeared instantly, returning to that cold and distant look.

”Nothing.” He spoke flatly and then turned to go back into the house to check on Yu Chenghua. But Gai Yalai grabbed his sleeve.

”Brother Chun, I’m your mother!” Gai Yalai emphasized, ”I wasn’t involved in that matter. You need to believe me; I didn’t expect they would side with the new emperor.”

Jiang Yichun scoffed inwardly. He detested her not because of that, but for the cowardice and selfishness she showed at critical moments. He still remembered how she blamed him for her predicament.

When she came to get close to him before, did she not think that he would ”harm” her?

”Don’t say anymore, just go back and rest well. I need to take care of Chenghua.” Jiang Yichun said, pulling his sleeve free.

”Then how long do we have to wait before we leave? Aren’t we going to join the others ahead?” Gai Yalai asked persistently.

Jiang Yichun stopped, turned to her, and said, ”I’ve already sent my subordinates to take them back to Beiyu City. It’s really unsafe for so many people to wait here. I plan to leave when Chenghua is better.”

Gai Yalai showed disagreement, ”Isn’t it unsafe to stay here? The officials outside the Capital have sided with the new emperor. You should have your subordinates take care of Yu Chenghua. You take me and continue on the road. Once Yu Chenghua is better, let your subordinates escort him to Beiyu City.”

”I don’t need you to tell me how to act!” Jiang Yichun nearly shouted, ”If it’s unsafe to stay here, would it be safe for Yu Chenghua? If you want to leave, go by yourself. Stop nagging me here!”

Gai Yalai’s face changed drastically and she suddenly started to cry, speaking through her tears, ”How can you treat me like this? I’m your mother. I’m only asking because I’m worried about you. Why are you shouting at me?”

Jiang Yichun felt even more annoyed, looking at her as he questioned, ”You couldn’t take your two sons with you. If you go back now, it’s still possible. Think it through; if you leave, you might not see them for years.”

The pain showed on Gai Yalai’s face, but she soon gritted her teeth and said, ”They are offspring of the Xue Family, the Xue Family won’t mistreat them. Without me around, they might even be better taken care of. But you, mother has been away from you for many years, and I simply can’t leave you again this time.”

Jiang Yichun was taken aback, and his expression softened somewhat, ”Then you should rest well. I’ll arrange the journey later.”

This time Gai Yalai wisely didn’t ask further, ”Alright, mother will listen to you.”

After she said that, she went to bring the nanny to cook, which slightly eased Jiang Yichun’s attitude towards her.

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By the first of March, King Rui hosted the Ascension Ceremony and granted amnesty to the world. Many common people celebrated along, but some still thought of the Emperor Wuning who had fled to the Northwest. Yet, the common people only dared to think but didn’t dare to speak out.

After the ceremony ended, King Rui took the officials to the Grand Temple to offer sacrifices to the heavens.

Everything proceeded very smoothly. King Rui was in excellent spirits. Once the sacrificial ceremony was over, he would become the legitimate emperor.

But just halfway through the ritual, he heard someone behind him exclaim. He frowned, wondering how anyone dared to shout loudly on such an important day.

He raised his head with some displeasure to remind the Inner Attendant to scold them, but as he looked up, he was also stunned.

Among the observing officials, someone shouted, ”Oh my, Elder Jiang Ge has manifested!”

On one of the Stone Pillars at the sacrificial site appeared a line of words, and someone recognized it as Elder Jiang Ge’s handwriting!