Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2309: Chapter 2308: Something’s Wrong

The group first went to the Government Office to find Tang Feng. Previously, Tang Feng returned to the Capital City, explained the situation to the emperor, and mentioned his health issues, wishing to resign from his official duties to recuperate. As a result, the emperor persuaded him otherwise and arranged for him a leisurely position in the North Mountain, where the clear mountains and waters were conducive to his recovery.

When he saw Bai Ruozhu, Tang Feng was taken aback and said excitedly, ”Why did you suddenly come? You didn’t send any notice beforehand, I almost went out to patrol and wouldn’t have seen you.”

”Where are you going to patrol? Aren’t you supposed to be resting well? Don’t tire yourself out too much,” Bai Ruozhu said with a smile.

”Just inspecting the fields nearby, it’s also a way to relax my mind. Also, I’m going to check on your medicine field to see if there’s any benefit to be gained,” Tang Feng joked.

Jiang Yichun also laughed and said, ”Don’t have any ideas about my wife’s private assets, be careful that she, being a Money Freak, fights you for it.”

Everyone couldn’t help but laugh, Bai Ruozhu glared at Jiang Yichun, why did he have to call her a Money Freak again when she is obviously very generous.

”This time, you came for what purpose?” Tang Feng asked.

Seeing that there were no outsiders, Bai Ruozhu briefly mentioned the matter of the Merfolk and explained her purpose.

Tang Feng had some knowledge of Jiang Yichun’s affairs and immediately said, ”I’ll accompany you to find the person. I’ll call an old officer here to guide us to avoid any changes due to delays.”

Bai Ruozhu was also anxious to find the person. Finding Tang Feng was to have someone familiar act as a guide, so setting off immediately was the best course.

Soon, Tang Feng called for a middle-aged officer, who looked quite thin and was short in stature, lacking the typical imposing manner of an officer, constantly wearing a smile that made him look like a good-natured person.

”Gao De, are you familiar with this place?” Tang Feng handed Gao De a note with the address.

”I’m familiar with it, it’s not far from my home,” Gao De said with some pride.

Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun exchanged a glance, and Jiang Yichun turned to Gao De and asked, ”Do you know a woman named Luo Family who lives nearby?”

”Luo Family? What’s her husband called?” Gao De asked.

”Seems his name is Fang Qing,” Bai Ruozhu replied.

Gao De glanced at Bai Ruozhu, showing a look of admiration, but quickly shifted his gaze, knowing that these people from the Capital were no ordinary folks, and even as beautiful as she was, he couldn’t stare too much.

”I know Fang Qing but not well. I’ve only encountered him a few times. I didn’t even know his wife was Luo Family. The couple has no children and doesn’t really interact with us neighbors,” Gao De said.

”Alright, lead us to take a look first,” Jiang Yichun said seriously.

Seeing the chill around Jiang Yichun, Gao De became somewhat nervous. He was a warm-hearted person afraid that neighbors might face some misunderstanding, cautiously asked, ”What business do you have with Fang Qing? Is it that he’s in trouble?”

Bai Ruozhu quickly replied, ”No, a relative of mine lost her daughter years ago. After inquiring, we suspect it’s Fang Qing’s wife Luo Family, but we can’t be completely sure yet, so we need to meet her first. If it weren’t for my relative being elderly and unwell, he would have come personally.”

Upon hearing this, Gao De breathed a sigh of relief, saying, ”That’s good news then. I will lead you over right away.”

Bai Ruozhu wasn’t talking nonsense either, in the information previously collected by the Shadow Guard, Luo Family was indeed a Merfolk living for many years, who claimed to have been separated from family. If someone came to recognize her, she wouldn’t possibly refuse outright, otherwise, it would arouse suspicion.

Gao De quickly guided the way, and soon everyone arrived at Fang Qing’s house. The location was remote, and without Gao De’s guidance, it might have taken a day or two to find.

Gao De stepped forward and knocked on the door, ”Fang Family folks, there are several guests from the Capital City who wish to see your wife! It might be your wife’s lost relatives!”

There was no sound from inside for a long time, as if no one was home. Gao De was a warm-hearted person and continued knocking and calling.

After a long while, footsteps were finally heard from the yard, but they were slow and unhurried, as if the person inside was not fully awake.

”Coming,” a man’s voice sounded.

With a creak, the wooden door opened, revealing the face of a man in his thirties, ”Ah, it’s Constable Gao, what lost relatives?” the man said leisurely.

”Fang Qing, is your wife’s maiden name Luo? Was she separated from family back in the day? These honorable guests are here seeking relations,” Gao De said happily.

Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun bowed to Fang Qing, quickly sizing him up.

”My wife said her relatives are dead, you have mistaken the person,” Fang Qing replied bluntly.

Bai Ruozhu discreetly made a glance at Jiang Yichun, Fang Qing’s expression was indifferent, but Bai Ruozhu discovered an issue; there were traces of disguise on his face!

This disguise was different from Gao Zhou wearing human skin masks, more like a makeup technique, for instance, making his appearance differ slightly, or making him appear older.

This Fang Qing had definite issues, else why would an ordinary person use disguise techniques?

Gao De quickly looked at Jiang Yichun, meaning how they prove to be Luo Family’s relatives.

Bai Ruozhu subtly signaled Jiang Yichun, and said, ”Brother Fang, let us meet your wife. My elder aunt always misses her lost daughter. If your wife resembles her, that would explain everything, right? Don’t you want your wife to find relatives?”

Fang Qing’s demeanor remained indifferent, seemingly behaving against reason.

”My wife is ill, not convenient to meet guests. Please come back in a few days,” Fang Qing said.

”This...”

Suddenly, a violent coughing sound came from inside, ”Aqing...” a woman’s voice sounded, sounding extremely hoarse, seemingly truly ill.

Fang Qing ignored everyone, turned and walked inside, ”Axiu, do you want some water?”

Speaking as he hurried to pour water, the door wasn’t closed, Bai Ruozhu caught a glimpse of the scene inside, a woman with poor complexion was leaning against the bed, covering her mouth coughing, likely caught a cold.

Yizi had a brainstorm, said to Fang Qing inside: ”My lady is a female doctor, she can examine your wife’s illness, what do you say brother?”

”No need!” Fang Qing’s voice was ice-cold and direct. ”We just saw a doctor this morning. Already took medicine, no need seeking another’s help, seeing sick also avoids switching doctors. Thanks for your kindness.”

Jiang Yichun wanted to speak further, but Bai Ruozhu signaled him, placed a bottle of medicine on the ground, said: ”Brother Fang, this is for treating colds, works faster than regular decoctions. You can let Sister try it. Sorry our timing wasn’t right today, we’ll take our leave then.”

Bai Ruozhu finished speaking, tugged on Jiang Yichun’s sleeve, leaving Fang Qing’s small yard.