Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2318: Chapter 2317: Entering the Illusory Realm Again

Bai Ruozhu covered her forehead and said to the shopkeeper, ”Add a plate of braised beef for him.”

”Sure.” The shopkeeper responded.

Jiang Yichun’s face darkened. This Qiu Zhi was intentionally playing pitiful to gain sympathy, constantly attracting his wife’s attention.

”Alright, let’s go upstairs and talk to Tang Feng first.” Jiang Yichun hurriedly refocused Bai Ruozhu’s attention, pulling her back to their room.

Subsequently, Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun took turns narrating their encounters to Tang Feng, with Yizi occasionally chiming in. Unexpectedly, nearly four hours passed during their discussion.

”This is quite interesting. Could it be that because too many people were slaughtered there, and the abundance of ghosts created some sort of magnetic field? Those ghosts are trapped in that area, not even aware they’ve died, not even realizing they’re ghosts!”

Tang Feng’s eyes were shining as he spoke, ”I once watched an exploration show and witnessed a similar situation. It felt so amazing, and I never thought I’d encounter something like it. No, I’m joining you to check it out tonight.”

”What show?” Yizi asked, her face brimming with curiosity.

Tang Feng awkwardly scratched his nose, ”It was in some miscellaneous book, I can’t even remember the name.”

Bai Ruozhu stifled a laugh. So Tang Feng, just like her, also found himself at a loss when he accidentally slipped up.

”Join Achun and me tonight, but still be cautious, as we’re not entirely sure it’s free of danger,” Bai Ruozhu said.

”Sure.” Tang Feng eagerly agreed.

Bai Ruozhu glanced at the time, ”It’s getting late; let’s set off now. I fear we might miss something if we’re late.”

Tang Feng was already itching to go, naturally having no objections. Jiang Yichun, devotedly doting his wife, had no concerns about anything she said either.

Thus, the three left the Inn, attempting to minimize their presence as they quietly slipped into an alley near the Luo and Fang family homes.

”Yesterday, it was here that we entered the Illusory Realm; maybe it hasn’t started today,” Bai Ruozhu whispered.

The three found a secluded spot, waited for a while, yet nothing changed. Tang Feng grew a bit anxious and asked, ”Will we not see it today?”

”We arrived early; we’d probably have to wait longer.” Bai Ruozhu replied.

Then came a woman’s wailing from the nearby room, ”Aqing, Aqing, don’t die! You can’t leave me and the child, you can’t!”

Bai Ruozhu’s heart tensed. Fang Qing seemed fine yesterday; did something happen suddenly? Could there be someone else inside?

She nearly rushed over in her anxiety, only to hear Fang Qing’s voice follow, ”I’m fine; you must be mistaken. I’m alive and well, aren’t I?”

His voice softened, ”Alright, alright, lie down and sleep for a while. Once asleep, everything will be fine, and you won’t overthink.”

”Aqing, are you really Aqing?” Luo’s voice held some uncertainty, not knowing whether she couldn’t see clearly or was emotionally confused.

Bai Ruozhu and the other two exchanged glances; both Fang Qing and Luo were rather strange, and Bai Ruozhu couldn’t quite identify what was odd about Fang Qing’s tone.

”Yes, it’s me. Don’t you remember me? Come on, have a nap, or it’ll be hard for your sickness to recover.” Fang Qing said gently.

Luo, apparently tired, murmured a vague response and soon fell silent.

The three looked at each other, and before they could speak, everything around them began to change.

Bai Ruozhu quickly held onto Jiang Yichun. However, once everything had transformed, she realized holding didn’t help. Last time, they were hugging tightly too, yet still ended up in different places.

This time Bai Ruozhu was no longer in Xunyang City. She found herself in a place more luxurious than typical nobility’s homes.

Hearing footsteps from afar, Bai Ruozhu quickly hid in a secluded spot. She wasn’t sure whether the people here could see her, but it was wise to be cautious.

”Just now, I saw the chieftain inviting that Merfolk to dine with him again. How ridiculous.” Two maids walked over, one lowering her voice to complain.

”Stop it, you’ll be punished if the chieftain hears!” The other maid shivered, complaining.

”Why should I be scared? I’m just speaking the truth.” The maid retorted defiantly.

”Don’t think that way, even if your brother was punished, he is him, and you are you. Don’t defy the chieftain over this, there’re examples before. No one wants to endure such hardship, don’t be impulsive,” the cautious maid advised.

As they talked, they moved past, and Bai Ruozhu discreetly followed. Perhaps following them could reveal something.

Unexpectedly, the two were delivering food, and the recipient was Luo. Judging from their conversation, the Yueqiu Tribe’s chieftain had brought Fang Qing back and Luo was also there. The reason behind whether Fang Qing requested or the chieftain brought Luo to threaten Fang Qing remained unknown.

From the maid’s dialogue, it was clear they disdained the chieftain’s fondness for a male Merfolk, while Bai Ruozhu, being a fujoshi, found it perfectly normal, unconcerned by it.

Luo sat quietly in the room. Though someone brought her food, she neither lifted her head nor touched the dishes.

The more composed maid sighed, ”Madam, please eat a little. There’s no need to harm yourself, or if the chieftain blames us, we can’t bear it.”

Luo said nothing, lost in her own thoughts, enveloped in a melancholic aura.

Seeing Luo unresponsive, the maid silently retreated.

The younger maid pulled on the calm maid, whispering, ”Don’t advise her anymore. If your husband was taken by another man with such intentions, how could you stay here? If I were Luo, I honestly wouldn’t want to live!”

The composed maid glared at her, ”You shouldn’t give up living so easily. You’re still young; can’t you be a bit stronger? Life isn’t easy. If your brother knew your thoughts, he’d surely scold you.”

The younger maid’s eyes suddenly reddened, ”Don’t mention my brother. What was his fault? He merely sought revenge for the Iron Cavalry’s leader. The chieftain not only ceded lands and paid compensation for that Merfolk but also locked up the Iron Cavalry’s people. Do you think my brother and the others would rebel?”

The composed maid hastily covered her mouth, worriedly saying, ”Be quiet! I know it’s hard, but what can we do? Perhaps the chieftain will calm down in a few days and release your brother.”

As they drifted further away, Bai Ruozhu didn’t continue following. She remained near Luo, feeling these events were somehow connected to her.