Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1972: Chapter 1971: You Think I Don’t Dare to Kill You?

The Ji Family’s daughter attending the New Bride School isn’t surprising. Nowadays, the school is quite popular, and since the Ji Family isn’t a genuine official family, nor do they have a specific girls’ school or a teaching nanny at home, the New Bride School is a more convenient option.

However, Bai Ruozhu was very clear that the issue with that girl’s face wasn’t caused by the school’s cosmetics. It’s uncertain whether this was a coincidence for Ma Linglong to exploit the topic or if someone intentionally orchestrated it.

”Wh-what if we’re mistaken? Wouldn’t that be terrible,” Ji An said cautiously.

Ma Linglong glared fiercely, ”Ji An, I’m doing this for your own good; can you change your timid nature?”

Ji An’s body shook, her eyes turned red, and tears welled up but dared not fall, she forcefully held them back.

Bai Ruozhu had already figured out what was going on and walked in with Dengdeng.

”We have countless students here, and none have had allergic reactions after learning makeup. Moreover, the ingredients for cosmetics are carefully selected, so how could there be an issue?” Bai Ruozhu said loudly.

Previously, to make the school’s effects better, she did add a little water from the Spatial Fish Pond into the cosmetics, but only a tiny amount. The water from the Spatial Hot Spring was no longer useful when brought out, but the pond’s mud could be used for facials, and water combined with floral water was very effective.

If used frequently, it can make the skin fairer, so many students continue buying some to use at home after class.

Who doesn’t know that the Bai Family runs the Beauty Pavilion, and the cosmetics or skincare products bought by the school are much cheaper? Although the effects can’t compare with the Beauty Pavilion, they’re far better than what’s sold outside.

”It’s your own shop, naturally, you wouldn’t admit it. My little aunt’s face is like this; could that be fake?” Ma Linglong said.

”Miss Ji clearly consumed or came into contact with something unusual these past few days that caused the allergy. I assume you’re not at the school for just a day or two, right? Why did the allergy occur now?” Bai Ruozhu tightly stared at Ji An, who clearly seemed to recall something, and her expression changed.

Xin Pozi timely added, ”Master, Miss Ji has attended about ten days of classes.”

Bai Ruozhu laughed, her smile tinged with mockery, ”Whatever the case, I believe Mrs. Ji understands the situation better than we do.”

Ma Linglong reacted instantly like a cat whose tail was stepped on, flaring up.

”What do you mean? You open a business and harm people like this, yet won’t take responsibility? Fine, I’ll report to the authorities, have the Government Office seal off this damn school!” Ma Linglong shouted loudly, causing a stir among nearby female students who gathered to watch the commotion.

”Go ahead, let the Government Office arrange for a doctor to examine Miss Ji and clarify things,” Bai Ruozhu said indifferently, but the next moment, seeing a triumphant look in Ma Linglong’s eyes, Bai Ruozhu realized Ma Linglong had a backup plan.

She sneered, ”Isn’t it improper for Mrs. Ji to stir trouble everywhere? Shouldn’t she go home to focus on being a good wife and mother?”

Those last few words were particularly emphasized, causing Ma Linglong’s eyes to glare angrily, her eyeballs turning blood-red.

”What do you mean? Stop implying things. What are you so proud of? With the army’s expedition, no one knows what changes will occur; whether your husband can return alive is uncertain. Tomorrow, you might end up a widow...”

Her words were abruptly cut off by several loud slaps, with Bai Ruozhu’s figure somehow rushing to her side, delivering successive slaps.

”What do you think you are, daring to curse my husband? Do you think I won’t kill you?” Bai Ruozhu gritted her teeth, ”This expedition involves many men; Ma Linglong, are you cursing the country’s soldiers who contribute?”

Ma Linglong was stunned by the hits, only to scream in return, ”Bai Ruozhu, how dare you hit me! I’ll fight you!”

Bai Ruozhu laughed coldly, ”I, a dignified fourth-rank official, why wouldn’t I strike a foul-mouthed and unreasonable woman? Get lost, or it won’t be just a slap.”

Just as she finished speaking, Little Dengdeng rushed forward, with his little fists pounding Ma Linglong’s body. Despite his small stature and short arms, he managed to hit Ma Linglong’s knees. Plus, Dengdeng practiced punching daily, so after a few hits, Ma Linglong’s knees hurt, causing her to kneel.

”You bad woman, dare curse my dad; I won’t let you off!” Little Dengdeng yelled with reddened eyes.

Bai Ruozhu, initially ready to use poison hidden in her sleeve, withdrew her hand upon seeing Dengdeng approach. After all, with children present, she chose not to employ special methods. She didn’t want to create an environment entirely free of harm for her child but hoped to keep reality’s harsher aspects hidden from Dengdeng for a few more years.

”You, just wait!” Ma Linglong cursed before leaving, surprisingly not bothering about Ji An. Earlier, she claimed to seek justice for her little aunt, posing as a good sister-in-law, but now she showed little concern for her.

Ji An’s face flushed, but she dared not show resentment, quickly glancing at Bai Ruozhu before following Ma Linglong hurriedly.

Bai Ruozhu held her son’s little hand and asked, ”Did your hand hurt from the hitting?”

Children have softer bones, and Bai Ruozhu genuinely worried for her son.

Little Dengdeng waved his steamed bun-like fist, saying, ”It didn’t hurt; I helped mother beat a bad person. But I’m too short; I want to grow tall quickly.”

He spoke while pouting, asking, ”Mother, how can I grow taller quickly?”

”Eat more, sleep well, and you’ll grow tall soon,” Bai Ruozhu comforted her son, though he was only three years old and eager to grow taller.

After she soothed Xin Pozi a few words, assuring her not to worry too much, she took Little Dengdeng home.

Only to have lunch interrupted by Xin Quji who came to report that Ma Linglong had filed a complaint and brought Government Office officials to investigate.”

Bai Ruozhu squinted her eyes. This Ma Linglong mustn’t be allowed to stay.

This time, Bai Ruozhu refused to take Dengdeng with her when she went out. How could she bring such a small child to listen to Ma Linglong’s insane shouting?

By the time she arrived at the New Bride School, a considerable crowd had gathered at the entrance; a contingent of government soldiers had formed a barrier to keep the curious onlookers at bay.

Bai Ruozhu squinted her eyes. Meng Liangshen accompanied the emperor on the expedition, leaving another official at the Government Office in Beiyu City, who seemed to be familiar with General Ma Tongfang from the South Town. Perhaps Ma Linglong persuaded this person to help her?

She didn’t dwell on it, deciding to observe first, knowing that if forced, it would only be a temporary shutdown, since Beiyu City wasn’t under Ma Linglong’s control.

The nearby officer attempted to block her way, but she glared, ”I’m the owner of this school.”

Another officer quickly signaled his colleague and whispered, ”Bai Daren, the female officer.”

The officer revealed a look of realization and hastily made way, ”It’s my fault for failing to recognize you, Bai Daren; please come inside.”