Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2001: Chapter 1999: Not Killed by My Own Father

”Mom, as long as you’re okay, why are you crying so much? You scared me to death!” Lanlan sniffed and said.

”I...” Jiao Ling opened her mouth but didn’t intend to say much more. She relived the most painful memories, and speaking them aloud would only make her daughter recall being used to raise poisonous insects by her biological father.

Thinking of this, she intended to change the topic, turned her head to Bai Ruozhu, and asked, ”Ruozhu, what truth were you just talking about?”

Bai Ruozhu sighed, ”It’s a long story, let’s sit down and talk.”

Everyone sat around a stone table next to Lanlan, lit some candles, and began to talk.

Bai Ruozhu started from the moment they entered the illusory realm and continued until the great elder suddenly attacked Wei Yu.

”Damn it, how could the great elder do that? Didn’t he think of ways to help Wei Yu?” Fen Jiu slammed the stone table hard. His emotions were complex; he never expected such a big incident during that trial in his youth, nor did he expect the great elder to push Wei Yu into adversity in the end.

He once deeply hated Wei Yu because Wei Yu married Jiao Ling but treated her poorly, even causing their child’s death. His heart ached for Jiao Ling, hence his hatred for Wei Yu. But from another perspective, they were childhood playmates; naturally, the feelings were not ordinary, and who would want to see their friend end up like that?

Moreover, Wei Yu was two years older than him and Jiao Ling and was something of a genius, an idol among their circle. Fen Jiu also admired and envied Wei Yu as a child.

”I think the illusory realm is composed of the images in your memories, and Gufeng has no reason to falsely accuse the great elder,” Bai Ruozhu said.

Jiao Ling was in a daze for a moment, while Fen Jiu looked at her worriedly, feeling uneasy.

After a long pause, Jiao Ling sighed heavily and said, ”The great elder is obstinate, claiming to be impartial, but in reality, he does some heartless things for his dignity. Back then, he forcibly captured my mother and me, who was just born, back to the clan, abandoning my awakened brother and keeping my mother imprisoned for years. My mother lived in pain and guilt, feeling she had failed my brother.”

”Originally, I thought my mother violated the clan rules, and even if the great elder was overly strict, it couldn’t be helped. Now it seems he is just a hypocritical person, only thinking about maintaining his image and reputation. The so-called act for the Jiuli Clan was just to prevent mistakes during his rule!”

Bai Ruozhu gritted her teeth, ”Is that old man still alive? He owes you an explanation. By what right did he decide to kill Wei Yu without consulting other clan elders? As a result, Wei Yu’s soul was injured, and Gufeng completely took over his body. Yet, he dared not tell everyone the truth, betraying Wei Yu’s trust when seeking help from him.”

”He is still alive, but his health is poor, and he no longer handles clan affairs. The position of great elder will soon be passed on, likely to Su Elder,” Fen Jiu said.

”Su Elder is much more frank than him. He used to look down on my father and speak harshly, but he knew his mistakes and was willing to reflect and make amends. Has the great elder spoken any truth all these years?” Bai Ruozhu asked.

Jiao Ling shook her head in a daze, ”He hasn’t mentioned Wei Yu again, and neither do we wish to bring it up.”

Zu Mei, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, ”I heard that during Wei Aofeng’s leadership, he had a nemesis, an aristocrat from the Quanrong Clan, who not only knew Quanrong’s secret methods but also specialized in raising poisonous insects, having killed several Jiuli people, and was eventually hunted down by Wei Aofeng. It seems it was Gufeng, with deeply scheming methods, creating an opportunity for resurrection through evil techniques—how terrifying.”

Jiao Ling’s eyes began to redden again. She opened her mouth but closed it again, casting a cautious glance at Fen Jiu.

Bai Ruozhu saw it clearly, her aunt worried about the real Wei Yu, yet also concerned about Fen Jiu’s feelings.

Fen Jiu waited for her without complaint for over a decade, and gradually her heart was captured by Fen Jiu. At this moment, she was mostly concerned about Fen Jiu’s feelings.

Unexpectedly, Lanlan beside them burst into tears.

”So great, the bad guy wasn’t my father; I wasn’t killed by my own father. How wonderful!” Lanlan cried while speaking, like a child who hadn’t grown up.

Jiao Ling went over and hugged her, ”Good Lanlan, don’t cry. We will definitely kill that bad guy and avenge your father.”

Lanlan nodded vigorously, ”I will also try hard; my Phoenix Poisonous Insect won’t be weaker than his Fen Gu.”

Jiao Ling’s face changed drastically, ”Don’t think of raising poisonous insects; Mom will find a way to remove the Phoenix Poisonous Insect from your body. You still have to get married in the future.”

Lanlan’s face darkened a bit. She bit her lip and said, ”Mom, it’s useless. Removing it will kill this body, and I’m bound to the Phoenix Poisonous Insect; my soul may scatter, or I may sleep again for a long time.”

”How could it be like this?” Jiao Ling staggered, almost fainting, and Fen Jiu quickly held her up.

”Don’t think too much now; we will find a way in the future.” Fen Jiu advised.

The sound of the night watch came from outside; it was already midnight. With heavy hearts, everyone went back to rest. Bai Ruozhu only noticed Jianqi’s unwell face then.

”What’s wrong with you?” Bai Ruozhu asked.

”Gufeng killed me once inside; my head hurts a bit,” Jianqi replied.

”When was that? Was it when he escaped from Jiuli?” Bai Ruozhu asked urgently.

Jianqi nodded, and Bai Ruozhu quickly thought, being killed in the illusory realm doesn’t mean actual death. If someone believes they’ve died there, they might sleep in the illusion forever and never wake up. Jianqi seemed to know it was an illusion from the start and didn’t believe he truly died, but now his soul was somewhat traumatized.

”Go rest well. You need plenty of rest now, or your head will hurt even more,” Bai Ruozhu commanded sternly.

Jianqi knew his condition wasn’t great and dared not persist, so he returned to his room to sleep.

It took about three days for Jianqi’s face to show some improvement, and he was much more spirited.

The epidemic in Linchuan City was completely under control, and those in isolation passed the contagious period, and those discovered to be fine were sent back home. Those with mild illness recovered and were sent to observation areas.

Everything was progressing in an orderly fashion, and good news reached Beiyu City and the army, resulting in Prime Minister and the emperor, who had headed east, breathing a sigh of relief, having thwarted King Rui’s plot.

In the main military camp tent, Jiang Yichun looked at maps while eating the dried fish and dried meat Bai Ruozhu had brought him, pondering subsequent arrangements.

”Sir, here’s your dinner.” A female voice came from outside, and a young woman, tall and slightly heroic, entered with a tray.

Jiang Yichun furrowed his brows slightly; he had seen this woman a few times before. She was the daughter of the chief of the Qingfeng Mountain bandits, Yue Lin.