Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2295: Chapter 2294: Learn More from Lord Jiang

When Jiang Yichun returned home, he saw this scene and couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and helplessness. Initially, he was quite annoyed that Qiu Zhi had acknowledged Bai Ruozhu as his master without permission. But now, he felt completely at ease.

Did he think that his Ruozhu wouldn’t mind? Wasn’t this a great opportunity waiting to happen? As for the future, that Qiu Zhi might not escape Ruozhu’s ”clutches.”

”Well done,” Jiang Yichun said with a smile.

Bai Ruozhu pointed at the grapes and pouted, ”I want some grapes.”

Without another word, Jiang Yichun went over and began peeling grapes.

”Actually, it was Lan Ying and the others who did well. I didn’t even have to help,” Bai Ruozhu said with a beaming smile.

”The idea was yours! I wouldn’t have thought of it,” Fo Lanying commented, somewhat disappointed. ”It’s a pity we didn’t get to see Du Zhongshu’s expression. I’m really curious about what kind of a marvelous face he’d make after Lao Wan entered the Wang Residence.”

”I didn’t even go. He certainly wouldn’t have shown up. But if I had gone, he would have arrived with a tragic scene, and that wouldn’t have been entertaining,” Bai Ruozhu shrugged.

Jiang Yichun glanced over, ”If he dares to put on a pity act, I’ll rush to the Wang Residence and chop him up.”

Everyone burst into laughter, and Bai Ruozhu glared at Jiang Yichun, ”It would be good to chop him up, but then you’d get punished, and I’d be pegged as a femme fatale.”

Just then, Jiang Yichun finished peeling several grapes, placed them on a small plate, and served them to Bai Ruozhu. Bai Ruozhu pierced one with a toothpick and contentedly popped it into her mouth.

Everyone else was stunned. Jiang Yichun’s actions were so deft, clearly having done it many times before. In whose house is it not the wealthy lady serving the master, or the maid peeling grapes? Jiang Yichun truly loved his wife.

Fo Lanying, with a face full of envy, winked at Yuan Licheng, meaning he should take note and learn well.

Yuan Licheng was a bit slow to react, half a day later finally understood and leaned over to ask, ”Brother Jiang, do you have any tips for peeling grapes?”

Jiang Yichun gave him a sidelong glance and said, ”The more you peel, the better you get. Besides, I’m not just good at peeling grapes; I’m best at peeling shrimp. My Ruozhu doesn’t like peeling shrimp herself.”

Everyone was dumbfounded, completely showered with dog food like this. Was there a need to flaunt happiness so blatantly?

”Ruozhu, take us with you on your sea voyages. I suddenly feel it’s quite good to follow you around,” Fo Lanying suddenly said with a smile.

”Why the sudden decision? Aren’t you afraid of seasickness? I remember you’re a landlubber,” Bai Ruozhu laughed.

Fo Lanying winked at her, ”I’ll explain later.”

Actually, she had just realized that following Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun, and occasionally letting Yuan Licheng learn a bit, wouldn’t she be able to train him into a loving husband?

If she wanted the man to cherish her in the future, having more contact with Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun was definitely a wise move. As the old saying goes, ”Proximity to cinnabar makes one red; proximity to ink makes one black.” Isn’t this the truth?

When Bai Zepei returned home, Si Yihuan found out about the incident, and she opened her mouth in surprise, ”How did Du Zhongshu agree to that?”

Bai Zepei laughed, ”He’s already been backed into a corner; he had to accept even if he didn’t want to. We should go thank our little sister.”

”We must. Otherwise, I’d have a terrible headache,” Si Yihuan was a bit embarrassed, ”It was all the trouble I caused.”

Bai Zepei, now less upset, took her hand and said, ”Just make sure not to let people in next time.”

Si Yihuan pouted, ”I won’t. In the future, I’ll be a fierce and jealous wife. Anyone who comes by, I’ll kick out. Anyway, my reputation is already tarnished, and I have you to support me.”

”I like a jealous wife, but as for being fierce, be fierce to others, but be gentle with your husband,” Bai Zepei laughed heartily.

The two went together to see Bai Ruozhu, greeting and thanking her immediately upon seeing her. Bai Ruozhu quickly stood up to help them, ”Is there a need for such formality among family? Otherwise, wouldn’t I have to greet you every time we meet? Let’s not be so distant.”

”But thanks aside, next time, let your second brother know first, okay? I was chased so miserably today, with people asking if you wouldn’t feel reluctant sending off a beauty so fiercely. Were you fake smiling?” Bai Zepei said helplessly.

Bai Ruozhu burst into laughter, ”Did they really ask that? Are they treating you like a girl from a brothel, pretending to smile through the pain? Those saying such things either dislike you or didn’t study well.”

”Yes, he’s indeed a military officer,” Bai Zepei rubbed his nose, regretting mentioning it, being compared to a brothel girl was quite embarrassing.

”Let’s not get too happy too soon. That Du Zhongshu holds grudges and surely has more in store for us. Now that I’m in the inner residence, it’s hard for him to cause trouble. You two must be extra careful,” Bai Ruozhu chuckled softly, ”As if you’re helping clean up my mess.”

Jiang Yichun smiled indulgently at her, ”Don’t worry, I’ll help you deal with him.”

”You help me get rid of those troublesome women; second brother should handle the follow-up,” Bai Zepei said. He wasn’t afraid of the Lao Family, and as for Du Zhongshu, he wouldn’t dare be too arrogant for now.

That night, Du Zhongshu accepted Lao Wan; there were no ceremonies for taking a concubine. He spent the night with Lao Wan.

Lao Wan was in a daze the entire time. Du Zhongshu hadn’t seen her before and didn’t realize she was poisoned, only thinking this daughter of the Lao Family was naturally this wooden.

After blowing out the candle, the room was plunged into darkness. Du Zhongshu cruelly tore her clothes and roughly pressed down on her. All the while, he kept drunkenly calling out Bai Ruozhu’s name, as if venting revenge, wanting Bai Ruozhu to surrender herself to him the same way.

Lao Wan woke up out of intense pain, feeling as if something had pierced her. Scenes from the past flashed through her mind, leaving her in pain and fear. Why had she ended up at the Wang Residence? What had Bai Ruozhu done to her?

Before she could ponder further, she was rudely slapped awake by Du Zhongshu. The pain forced her to set aside her pride and beg for mercy. Yet Du Zhongshu ignored her, repeatedly calling Bai Ruozhu’s name, as if with deep hatred and an intention to etch that name into his being.

Ultimately, Lao Wan fainted from the pain, only to awaken once more in pain. Du Zhongshu even impatiently slapped her, leaving her head buzzing, filled with hatred and agony as she violently tore at the silk bedding. If it were the refined Bai Zepei, he wouldn’t treat her this way.

She was unwilling, truly unwilling. Why should she be treated like cargo, sent from one place to another, becoming the toy of this pervert?

It was Bai Ruozhu, definitely that woman’s doing. Lao Wan vowed that as long as she lived, she would never let Bai Ruozhu go!