Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2202: Chapter 2200: Settling Down for Now

Bai Ruozhu stopped crying, hugging her son with her heart aching. Her son might lose his father at such a young age and may even have the merfolk bloodline curse. She wasn’t the most miserable one; it was the children who were the most pitiful!

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but shed tears again, but facing her son’s worried gaze, she had to force her tears back.

Jiang Yichun saw this and lowered his head, saying, ”It’s my fault that I’ve harmed you and your son.”

Gao Zhou painfully hit his head, ”It’s not your fault. The root cause is me.”

”Alright, you two should stop blaming yourselves. Right now, the most urgent thing is to deal with Ruozhu’s curse. The three children are still young, and they may not develop the bloodline curse. Let’s think of solutions gradually. You guys are really scaring the children.” Tang Feng, as the observer, cleared the minds of the three of them at once, bringing them to their senses.

Bai Ruozhu wiped her tears vigorously, making her eyes even redder. ”Yes, there must be a way. Instead of blaming ourselves and crying, we should pull ourselves together.”

Gao Zhou showed a look of shame. ”I am not as wise as you younger folks. Let’s put this matter aside for now and focus on leaving Chengshui Country safely first.”

Everyone nodded in agreement, and Jiang Yichun cautiously glanced at Bai Ruozhu. He couldn’t keep it hidden from her in the end.

”Alright, let’s eat something to fill our stomachs, then think about how to leave.” Tang Feng nudged the food he had bought. Bai Ruozhu didn’t have much appetite but forced herself to pick up a steamed bun to eat. She couldn’t afford to collapse now, so she ate something even if she had no appetite.

Little Dengdeng looked painfully at the meat pancake he dropped on the ground, covered in dust, and purse his lips, saying, ”I wasted food. I’m not a good child!”

”Silly child, it wasn’t on purpose. Here, Uncle will get you another one; eat more and grow taller.” Tang Feng handed another meat pancake to Dengdeng.

Bai Ruozhu rubbed her son’s head. They came from a farming family, where they were taught from a young age not to waste food. So, in Dengdeng’s generation, even though they had money, they still told their descendants not to waste food.

Jianqi and the others quietly came into the room to have some food together. Just as the army was finishing eating, Tang Feng’s hand suddenly shook. Quickly, he painfully grabbed his hair, messing up the neatly tied bun.

In his eyes, there was pain, anxiety, and some irritability, as if he had become a different person.

”It’s the Five Stone Powder!” Gao Zhou frowned and said.

Bai Ruozhu had no choice but to press Tang Feng’s acupoint; otherwise, he would end up hurting himself.

”We’re being hunted outside, and traveling isn’t safe now. Plus, Tang Feng needs to quit the Five Stone Powder. Why don’t we find a yard in the city to stay temporarily and set off once the situation improves?” Bai Ruozhu suggested.

Jiang Yichun nodded, ”They wouldn’t expect us not to escape, but instead stay so close to the Capital City.”

His tone was somewhat conciliatory, as if he was softening his words for his wife. However, Bai Ruozhu was preoccupied and didn’t notice.

Gao Zhou agreed, and naturally, the others followed the master’s opinion. Bai Ruozhu dispatched Jianqi and Jinglei to find a place to stay, while she suppressed the toxicity of the Five Stone Powder in Tang Feng with acupuncture. After finishing, she and Jiang Yichun took Little Dengdeng back to the room.

”Ruozhu, I’m sorry.” As soon as they entered the room, Jiang Yichun said quietly.

Bai Ruozhu quickly glanced at her son. This child was precocious; who knew how much he understood? He was so young, and Bai Ruozhu couldn’t bear him knowing the truth now.

”Don’t say sorry. I understand now and won’t blame you.” Bai Ruozhu’s tone was calm. She said she wouldn’t blame him, but how could she truly not?

”I had nothing with Fo Lanying; at that time, I captured Du Fei to threaten her. Once we left the Jiuli Clan, we parted ways.” Jiang Yichun felt his little woman’s resentment and quickly explained.

Bai Ruozhu gave him a sidelong glance, ”Really? Didn’t you say she had a hard time last night? Now she can’t confront you, so you can say whatever you want?”

”I...” Jiang Yichun felt he had dug a pit for himself and walked right into it. If he had known, he wouldn’t have come up with such a lousy idea.

Bai Ruozhu turned her head to play with Dengdeng, not giving Jiang Yichun another look. Little Dengdeng, meanwhile, stifled a laugh and occasionally made faces at his father, as if to say, ”I can’t help you either.”

Jiang Yichun felt uneasy sitting or standing, but his son was there, so he couldn’t go too far.

After holding back for a long time, he finally gritted his teeth and said, ”I’ll find a piece of wood to make a washboard.”

Bai Ruozhu almost laughed, keeping a straight face, ”What are you talking about washboards for? What if you’re exposed while running around? Go sit and reflect properly.”

”Can’t I just admit I’m wrong? I just didn’t want to drag you and the children down...” Jiang Yichun’s words were interrupted by Bai Ruozhu.

”What do you mean drag us down? We’re family. You had something going on and kept it from us. Do you really consider me your wife? Am I so unworthy of trust in your eyes?” Bai Ruozhu was furious; her anger hadn’t subsided.

”I know you too well; I was afraid you’d insist on staying with me. The children are so young; we have to consider their needs.” Jiang Yichun’s voice softened, and he fell into distress again.

Bai Ruozhu took a deep breath. After all, he was her husband, and she couldn’t stand seeing him like this, wearing such an expression.

She went over to hold his hand and said, ”Forget it. Things are the way they are. I don’t want to argue with you anymore, but from now on, you have to discuss whatever decisions you make with me. No more acting recklessly!”

”Alright, I’ve taken note.” Seeing that his wife was willing to forgive him, Jiang Yichun became excited again and turned to tightly hug Bai Ruozhu.

Little Dengdeng on the side covered his eyes with his chubby little hands, oh my, not suitable for children. He didn’t want to watch this!

Subsequently, Bai Ruozhu pulled Jiang Yichun to sit down and asked about the events that had happened during this period. This time, Jiang Yichun dared not hide anything and confessed everything, including how he had blocked outside the Jiuli Clan and killed Chao Xiangman.

Bai Ruozhu didn’t imagine he had been silently protecting her and even killed those threatening her safety. Her heart couldn’t help but warm up.

This man claimed to leave, but in reality, his thoughts were always for her. He was willing to hide alone in the dark, not wanting her and the child to suffer any harm.

Her eyes couldn’t help but heat up. Fortunately, she always believed in him. Thankfully, she found her way to Chengshui Country, or she truly would have lost the person she loved most, forever living in pain and regret.

In the afternoon, Jianqi found a mansion, and everyone relocated there. When Bai Ruozhu and her group left, the shopkeeper warmly said, ”Going to see the doctor? I wish your husband a speedy recovery!”

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Speaking of that day, my son was eating shaomai outside. He accidentally tripped, and the shaomai in his hand fell to the ground. He cried loudly, saying, ”I wasted food. I’m not a good child!”

Those who saw it felt both heartache and amusement; the scene was just too adorable~