Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1851: Chapter 1851: I Heard Everything

”I have no real marital relationship with Gai Yalai. When I got into trouble, it is understandable that she left directly, but she shouldn’t have conspired with others to frame me for being unchaste with my father’s concubine. Even if I no longer care, the impact on Achun is too great.” Gao Zhou showed a look of disgust, ”At first, I felt she was wronged and offered several times to divorce her, so she could find someone who truly cared for her, but she always refused and even plotted against Chushuang when she was about to give birth.”

”Later she wanted to replace Chushuang’s position, but I had said that in this life I would love only that one woman. Perhaps it is because of this that her hatred for me runs deep.”

Bai Ruozhu listened, puzzled, ”Then what about the events of those years? How were you framed? And since you are alive, why haven’t you come to find Achun? Do you know what kind of life he has been living all these years?”

Gao Zhou showed a look of guilt. He painfully scratched his hair, which was already untidy, turning it into a mess like a bird’s nest, revealing quite a few gray strands.

Bai Ruozhu softened at the sight; after all, he had aged.

”You know I am the son of Chengshui Xuwang, so you should be able to surmise the rights and wrongs among this,” Gao Zhou said, sighing, ”Old Xuwang was greedy for wine and women. When visiting Danliang, he assaulted Jiang’s woman, my mother. At first, the matter didn’t spread, but after Old Xuwang’s death, with no descendants to carry on the line, Chengshui’s Former Emperor sent people to find me.”

”Actually, Old Jiang knew I wouldn’t touch his concubine, but he was threatened. For the Jiang Family to save their lives, they had to act that way. Yet I didn’t want to take Achun to Chengshui; he was twelve years old at that time, and no matter how, he couldn’t integrate into Chengshui’s Palace. The truth was too cruel for him. Now he’s an officer at Danliang and close to the Emperor; I really don’t want him caught in a dilemma.”

”So you faked your death and entrusted my master Lin Zhenghui to take care of Achun, but did not expect Wu Yunfeng to take him as a disciple. In recent years, you’ve traveled under the name of Medical Saint in Danliang to look after him, right? But he can handle things on his own now; what can’t be told to him?” Bai Ruozhu asked, puzzled.

Gao Zhou covered his forehead, painfully saying, ”I dare not reunite with him; I’m afraid!”

He paused and continued, ”I fear he would ask about his biological mother’s circumstances, and even more that he would want to find her. Her clan is too powerful; once he starts, he might never escape. And on the Chengshui side, I don’t want him involved in court struggles.”

”Powerful? Even more powerful than the Jiuli Clan?” Bai Ruozhu asked again.

Gao Zhou nodded painfully, ”Among those who came to capture Chushuang, even the weakest is at a level I can never reach in my lifetime.”

Bai Ruozhu gasped, ”Who are they? Could they be from an immortal or fantasy realm? People here won’t understand; you should know more, right?”

Gao Zhou shook his head, ”None of that, just absurdly high martial arts, inner strength, and many other skills. Some seem to have supernatural abilities, like telepathy.”

Bai Ruozhu remained silent for a long time, and Gao Zhou also stayed quiet. Both were silent; Achun’s lineage was too complicated.

She couldn’t help but smile bitterly. Originally, she thought her own lineage was complicated, but compared to Achun’s, it seemed insignificant. It was fate that brought them together.

After a long time, Gao Zhou finally spoke, sighing, ”I want to retrieve Chushuang but fear her clan would suddenly appear and also take Achun. If such a day comes, even ten of my lives couldn’t stop them. Even if I were to become emperor of Chengshui, betting the entire country, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be their match.”

A faint voice suddenly came from behind. The two hurriedly turned back to see Jiang Yichun standing not far away, his body so slender that a wind could topple him.

”I heard everything.” Jiang Yichun slightly moved his pale lips, uttering these words.

”Achun...” Bai Ruozhu called out worriedly. She knew he might come eavesdropping; she shouldn’t have impulsively pressured Gao Zhou.

”Child, I...” Gao Zhou opened his mouth, but his throat felt dry, and he couldn’t continue.

Bai Ruozhu wanted to advise the father and son, but Jiang Yichun suddenly walked quickly toward Gao Zhou; she was frightened and covered her mouth. Was this going to be a fight?

The next moment, Jiang Yichun tightly embraced Gao Zhou, chokingly saying, ”Father, I’ve been such a failure, never recognizing you, only thinking your back seemed familiar. You have always treated me well. So regardless, I know you have your reasons for acting in my best interest.”

His voice choked as he spoke. Before his long-unseen father, he seemed like an obedient child.

”In the future, don’t carry things alone; I’ve grown up.” He took several breaths, speaking firmly.

Bai Ruozhu beside them couldn’t help but sniffle; this father-son reunion was too moving.

Gao Zhou patted Jiang Yichun on the shoulder, slowly peeling off the human skin mask, revealing a face slightly pale.

Bai Ruozhu looked at him in surprise; although the light was dim, with only the moonlight illuminating his face, she could still see a face that bore six or seven points of resemblance to Achun.

”Father!” Jiang Yichun called out, his voice choking.

Gao Zhou smiled and said, ”Ruozhu has always wanted to see my face; I really didn’t dare to let her.”

Bai Ruozhu pouted, ”You always helped me; turns out it’s for your son’s sake. I was deceived so badly.”

Gao Zhou and Jiang Yichun both laughed, the atmosphere suddenly less sorrowful.

Gao Zhou put on the mask again and said, ”It’s better to keep my current identity a secret to prevent troubles.”

Jiang Yichun nodded, ”Father, stop running around. Stay with us; don’t you want to see your grandson?”

Gao Zhou thought of the adorable Little Dengdeng, his smile even softer, ”Sure, but I occasionally have to return to Chengshui. Now that the Former Emperor passed, no one can restrain me, but I still don’t want Chengshui to fall into disorder. The common people are innocent.”

The father and son chatted jovially, and someone called out to them to drink, so they returned to their seats.

Gao Zhou and Jiang Yichun sat together like an elder caring for the younger generation, but the two were clearly more familiar with each other.

Bai Ruozhu thought it was okay; anyway, Gao Zhou saved Achun, and Achun being close to him was acceptable. Moreover, Gao Zhou had mentioned to Tang Yin that Achun’s biological father had saved his life, so he must care for Achun. It was only reasonable.

She smiled at the corner of her mouth, unexpected that this Barbarian Clan journey had such a harvest, Achun now had another relative to care for him.

She was lost in thought when a graceful figure approached Jiang Yichun, saying openly in front of everyone, ”Officer Jiang, would you dance with me?”