Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 1976: Chapter 1975: Proving True Feelings

Ji An stood there dazed, only after a while did she incredulously ask, ”Did she really do it? Is there something wrong with the medicine soup?”

Bai Ruozhu smiled, ”Later, go pick up some of the ephemera from the medicine, and tomorrow quietly go to Fushou Hall to find an old doctor to ask about it.”

There was no need to wait for tomorrow. Ji An already believed Bai Ruozhu’s words ninety percent, and the remaining ten percent was her kindness that prevented her from thinking more about it.

After a while, Ji An sighed and said, ”I had already guessed it had nothing to do with the School. The day before yesterday, she gave me a box of rouge and insisted that I must apply it on my face.”

”Where is that box of rouge?” Bai Ruozhu asked.

Ji An turned to look for it, but she couldn’t find it after a long time, and her expression became even more unpleasant.

”It seems the maids in your yard are not very reliable, so don’t mention seeing me, otherwise, I fear Ma Linglong will harm you,” Bai Ruozhu said, shaking her head. Even if she didn’t see the box of rouge, she could guess its contents.

Ji An’s body swayed, almost unable to stand, ”Why would she do this? I never offended her!”

”It’s a disaster out of your control. She wants revenge on me, and you just happened to be studying at the Bride School I opened,” Bai Ruozhu said, shifting her tone sharply, ”Ji An, think clearly, instead of sitting and waiting to be victimized or used, it’s better to fight back bravely and let others see you’re not easy to bully.”

Ji An’s eyes widened, ”No, no way, my third brother will kill me!”

Bai Ruozhu chuckled, ”By then, your third brother will divorce her.”

Ji An shook her head vigorously, ”You don’t know her abilities, my third brother loves her dearly.”

”Does he love her enough to not care if she slept with that doctor?” Bai Ruozhu’s face was full of sarcasm, ”Isn’t your third brother smart?”

Ji An was so shocked she almost cried out, ”Is it that Tian doctor from today? So, so shameless!”

”Think about it yourself. If you decide, in two days at the Public Hall, you can casually reveal the truth. Your residence won’t blame you much. Also, your face is poisoned, and it will definitely scar if it continues like this. This matter started because of me, so regardless of whether you testify against Ma Linglong or not, I will help cure it for you.” Bai Ruozhu took out a pill, ”If you trust me, take this first. It will improve your condition somewhat, and in a few days, I’ll cure you completely.”

Seeing Ji An’s worried expression, she sighed and said, ”If your face heals immediately, Ma Linglong will definitely trouble you first.”

Ji An suddenly knelt to the ground, ”Thank you, Lord Bai, for saving me, and today I still...”

She started crying as she spoke.

Bai Ruozhu also understood Ji An. After all, Ji An hadn’t said a bad word about the School today, and she suggested seeing a doctor first. But ultimately, her low status, coupled with her baseless suspicions, meant she couldn’t help anyway.

”Get up quickly, I have to leave.” Bai Ruozhu said, nodding to her, and then, in the blink of an eye, leapt out of the window and disappeared into the night.

She didn’t pressure Ji An too much; the path must be chosen by oneself. Even without Ji An coming forward to testify, the matter could still be resolved smoothly.

When she left the Ji Residence, Jianqi, who was waiting outside, approached quietly and said, ”Master, Tian Chen tried to escape, but happened to be caught by Young Master Zebo. He asked a few questions and got Tian Chen to talk. He’s currently dealing with Tian Chen.”

Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but laugh, ”Tian Chen hasn’t learned his lesson, has he? Keep an eye on him, don’t let Zebo kill him.”

”Yes.”

When Bai Ruozhu returned to find Bai Zebo, she found him more composed than she expected.

However, Tian Chen’s mouth was stuffed with rags, occasionally making fearful and painful whimpering noises.

”Sister Ruozhu, I’ve fixed him up a bit for you,” he said, raising the needle in his hand, which reflected a thin, white light under the candle in the yard.

Bai Ruozhu almost burst out laughing, seeing her cousin in such a pose reminded her a bit of a ”Dou Nanny,” yet she admired his ingenuity.

Nevertheless, Bai Zebo’s actions greatly pleased Bai Ruozhu; if you’re not a bit ruthless, won’t you be bullied when you’re out and about?

We won’t provoke others, but if anyone dares to bully us, we’ll repay it doubly!

Upon seeing Bai Ruozhu, Tian Chen began to sob, his eyes full of pleading and expectation, as if Bai Ruozhu was his savior.

Bai Ruozhu suspiciously looked at Bai Zebo, ”You didn’t just use the needle on him, did you? He looks like he’s scared to death.”

Bai Zebo chuckled, ”I only used the needle on his most feared spot, cousin, don’t ask more.”

Bai Ruozhu’s mouth twitched, alright, she didn’t need to ask further, she already knew where.

Seeing that Tian Chen was quite scared, she didn’t want to drive him insane, as he still had some use, so she had Jianqi take him away.

”Speak up, what urgent matter are you looking for me in the middle of the night?” Bai Ruozhu asked. If it wasn’t urgent, Bai Zebo would have found her first thing in the morning.

Bai Zebo scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, ”Princess Yingtong agreed to let Muxin marry me.”

Bai Ruozhu showed a look of surprise, ”How did you prove your sincerity?”

”Don’t ask about it. I just sent a letter to my parents, asking them to come to Beiyu City. I plan to marry Muxin in a few days,” Bai Zebo said firmly, ”I used to wonder if my guilt or sympathy was affecting my feelings, but over time, I realized I couldn’t live without her. Even if that incident hadn’t happened, I would still want to marry her and spend our lives together.”

Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but praise her little cousin, realizing he was determined. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have convinced Yingtong.

”Great, discuss the auspicious date with your parents, and I’ll handle your wedding,” Bai Ruozhu said happily.

Bai Zebo quickly waved his hand, ”Cousin, I won’t hold the wedding at your Residence. You’ve taken care of me enough, but we are who we are, and we’ll have the wedding accordingly. We can’t put on airs for appearance’s sake. I will work hard to earn money, buy a mansion for my parents and Muxin to live in.”

He chuckled as he spoke, his eyes filled with confident light, ”I’ve saved some money now and can rent a small yard in Beiyu City. If my parents are willing, they can live with us in Beiyu City, but if they prefer Fengye Village, Muxin and I will visit them occasionally.”

This made Bai Ruozhu feel even more gratified. This little cousin had truly grown up, his insight and vision were exceptional, and most importantly, his character remained unchanged despite experiencing the bustling world.

This is also why Bai Ruozhu didn’t want to help the young members of the clan too much; she could only assist for a while, not a lifetime. They had their own paths to tread and shouldn’t develop a dependency habit.

And Bai Zebo clearly was not someone she needed to worry about; he was planning even further than she expected.

”Alright, if you need anything for renting the yard, feel free to tell your cousin,” Bai Ruozhu nodded and said.

”Sure, I won’t be polite with you,” Bai Zebo said with a grin, but in his heart, he vowed that once he had money, he would not only take good care of his parents and Muxin but also repay his cousin’s family’s kindness.