Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1850: Chapter 1850: Forcing Out the Truth

When Jiang Yichun returned to the Barbarian Tribe with his men, Bai Ruozhu had just awakened. Upon learning he went to fetch Chenfeng, Bai Ruozhu felt a bit guilty, realizing she had forgotten about Chenfeng.

”I had Chenfeng rest first. You can’t take care of everything. Wait a couple of days before you visit him again.” Jiang Yichun said to Bai Ruozhu from a slight distance.

Bai Ruozhu thought for a moment and nodded, fearing that Chenfeng’s emotions were unstable now, and he likely didn’t want anyone to see him like this.

The evening feast was lively, with the Barbarians seeming as if they’d escaped from a cage, starting bonfires, roasting whole lambs, drinking fine wine, and later, dancing around the fire.

A woman invited Bai Ruozhu to dance as well, but Bai Ruozhu pointed to her belly and smilingly shook her head.

She carefully observed the woman’s eyebrows, ensuring it wasn’t Zhou Jue. She had thought it might be Zhou Jue playing tricks on her again, but after scouring the venue, she didn’t find Zhou Jue’s figure.

Perhaps Zhou Jue had already left; he probably had Ji Ziyan on his mind.

At this moment, Gao Zhou burped from drinking, nearly throwing up. He got up and walked outside, wanting to sober up a bit.

”Aunt, I’m going to check on the Medical Sage.” Bai Ruozhu tapped the shoulder of Jiao Ling and said.

”Is there anything wrong? Do you need help?” Jiao Ling asked.

”No, I’m just going to talk to him about something.” Bai Ruozhu said in a low voice.

Jiao Ling didn’t say anything further but found it strange, feeling that the Medical Sage didn’t seem simple.

Bai Ruozhu quickly caught up with Gao Zhou and said with a smile, ”Uncle, your alcohol tolerance is weak.”

Gao Zhou felt a bit irritable inside, thinking about why he had to lose so much blood for them. Normally, he should be resting, but being unwell meant he couldn’t drink much.

”Don’t wander around; be careful your man doesn’t get anxious again.” Gao Zhou said with a touch of annoyance.

”I saw it all.” Bai Ruozhu suddenly said.

Gao Zhou’s heart tightened, ”Saw what?”

”I saw you put your own blood into the Blood Pool. Isn’t it supposed to be a close relative’s blood of Achun? What is your relationship with him?” Bai Ruozhu stared intently into Gao Zhou’s eyes.

Gao Zhou burst into laughter, ”Girl, your imagination is wild. I used my blood because conducting a ritual also requires the caster’s blood. I didn’t tell you, fearing you’d feel guilty. Where’s your mind at?”

Bai Ruozhu’s mind raced; she’d never heard of a ritual requiring the caster’s blood. If this were true, why would Gao Zhou do it secretly? Him fearing she’d feel guilty was too lame an excuse.

”You know I can concoct poison. I used a drug that Achun once took to the Department of Government Affairs to interrogate prisoners. The drug makes one lose consciousness temporarily and truthfully answer questions. I just used it on Gai Yalai, and she spilled everything.” She bet Gao Zhou couldn’t stay calm and was determined to bait him and unearth his secrets.

She considered many possibilities, including Gao Zhou being Achun’s biological father, making him the supposedly dead Jiang Xuerui. If so, why fake his death? Why hide it from Achun?

She also thought Gao Zhou might be Jiang Xuerui’s biological brother, Achun’s uncle, but this would mean the bloodline was a bit removed, unclear if it still counted as close kin’s blood.

Gao Zhou’s face turned a bit pale, ”What exactly are you trying to do?”

Bai Ruozhu continued to fix her gaze on him, deciding to take the gamble.

”Gai Yalai said she isn’t Achun’s biological mother.” She said calmly.

Gao Zhou swayed slightly, nearly losing his footing, and looked at Bai Ruozhu with shock, asking, ”Did you tell him?”

”Him” undoubtedly referred to Jiang Yichun.

”Not yet, but if I really want to tell him and discuss it with him, what do you think?” Bai Ruozhu smiled, Gao Zhou had conceded!

Gao Zhou was so upset that he huffed through his nose, ”Don’t talk nonsense. Things aren’t as simple as you think; keep this to yourself.”

”Reason?” Bai Ruozhu crossed her arms, wanting to hear Gao Zhou’s explanation.

Gao Zhou, feeling weary, sat on the ground and sighed, ”I lost too much blood. I can’t even stand properly, yet I have to be interrogated by you, girl. After everything I’ve done for you, do you have any conscience?”

”I’m only digging into this because I care about you.” Bai Ruozhu said with a conciliatory smile.

Gao Zhou sighed again and began to speak.

”Many people in Chengshui Country know that the Former Emperor found the late Xuwang’s son among commoners after his passing, but they don’t know I’m actually from Danliang. In my previous life, I studied hard and finally became an outstanding surgeon, but an operating room accident occurred, and I died, transmigrating here. So in this life, I didn’t want to work too hard and adopted a carefree attitude until I met a woman...”

Gao Zhou slowly recounted the story, revealing much to Bai Ruozhu.

In those days, he met a rather special woman, even joining the Lou Shang Lou because of her, but he was accustomed to being unambitious, hence holding a low position in Lou Shang Lou.

Later, he and the woman fell in love with each other, but Elder Jiang Ge was a stubborn man, refusing to let him marry a Jianghu woman, even setting up a marriage with the Gai Family for him.

But Gao Zhou wasn’t from ancient times and wouldn’t adhere to Elder Jiang Ge’s plans. He eloped with the woman and married her outside.

Soon after, they had a child, but the woman’s family came looking for them, intending to forcibly take the woman away, leaving Gao Zhou gravely injured.

He quietly brought the woman back to the family home in the Capital, healing while ensuring his wife rested during her pregnancy.

But upon returning home, they found the Jiang Family had unilaterally married Gai Yalai into the household. From the first time he saw Gai Yalai, Gao Zhou made it clear he wouldn’t have any affection for her, but Gai Yalai claimed she only wanted a stable status in the Jiang Family.

Gai Yalai suggested pretending to be pregnant, and once the other woman gave birth, their child would be hers, granting the child legitimate status and making her life easier.

Of course, Gao Zhou disagreed, but somehow, his wife consented.

It wasn’t until the child was born that Gao Zhou learned his wife agreed because she knew she would leave, therefore agreeing with Gai Yalai’s plan.

At that time, no one in the Jiang Family knew Gai Yalai wasn’t Jiang Yichun’s biological mother.

”Where did she go?” Bai Ruozhu, for some reason, thought of Jiuli.

”She was captured. I was unable to save her; she asked me not to look for her because her family’s people wouldn’t spare me. I searched everywhere for her figure, from north to south and never found it. If not for Achun’s existence, I’d have thought she was merely a figment of my dream.” Gao Zhou said, his expression turning more dejected. ”I only know that they called her a Saint and said that if she’d borne a daughter, they’d definitely have taken her away. But because Achun was a boy, they left after merely glancing at him.”

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Gao Zhou, with an air of arrogance, shook his fan and said, ”Want to hear more stories? Bring tickets first!”

Bai Ruozhu tossed a monthly ticket at his face, ”Just tell it, or else I’ll go and tell Achun!”