Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2513: Chapter 2514: Everyone Must Make Up for the Loss

Bai Ruozhu guessed that Teng Ya’s mother saw Jiang Yichun feeding her, and her face couldn’t help but flush. She sneaked a glare at Jiang Yichun. Now Jiang Yichun couldn’t mess with her, so he sat down and ate quietly.

As they finished their meal, Bai Ruozhu asked, ”How’s the investigation going?”

”It should be Boss Hei and his men, no mistake. However, they wouldn’t need Shushan Sword Technique to deal with the people on the boat. Besides, the person escaped into the city with something and then seemed to have suddenly vanished. I suspect they entered a secret passage somewhere and might be hiding in She Zongyi’s residence,” said Jiang Yichun.

Bai Ruozhu squinted her eyes; she was very angry now, wishing to storm into She Zongyi’s residence and make it barren.

But thinking calmly, She Zongyi is a cautious person, would his home be so easy to attack? He has a system of points and might even possess magical treasures. How could he not make his home as fortified as a stronghold?

”Don’t impulsively lead people to She Zongyi’s house for revenge. It’s too dangerous. This debt must be settled, but we can’t afford any losses,” Bai Ruozhu stared intently into Jiang Yichun’s eyes, which flashed, indicating he had thought of secretly attacking She Zongyi’s house.

Bai Ruozhu was a bit angry and directly knocked on his head with chopsticks, saying, ”Don’t act recklessly. Nothing is more important than your safety.”

”Ruozhu...” Jiang Yichun felt a bit ashamed, but more than that, moved.

The two had finished their meal while speaking, and it was getting late. They briefed Mo Beishan briefly before returning to the posthouse.

Bai Ruozhu was exhausted. She washed up quickly upon arriving home and fell asleep instantly, waking up only when it was broad daylight.

”Master, the Emperor sent Lord Da Gu, and General Chisong also sent Sa Tian to visit. Because the young master is not here, they are still waiting in the hall,” Jianqi, hearing the noise outside, said to Bai Ruozhu.

Bai Ruozhu hurriedly got up, ”How long have they been waiting? Why didn’t you wake me up?”

”The young master instructed not to wake you, to let you sleep a little longer,” Jianqi replied, ”They’ve just arrived; you won’t be late going over now.”

Bai Ruozhu sighed; why did Jianqi seem to be listening more to Achun now?

She dressed quickly and walked briskly towards the front hall.

Upon seeing Bai Ruozhu arrive, Da Gu and Sa Tian rose and saluted her in succession.

”Lord Bai, His Majesty already knows about the pirates’ robbery of your ship and has sent reinforcements to thoroughly investigate this matter. Please be assured, His Majesty will certainly give you an explanation,” Da Gu said first.

Sa Tian also spoke, ”Lord Bai, the General was furious upon hearing this matter, saying those pirates must not be let off. Furthermore, if you need anything, just let him know.”

Da Gu immediately added, ”His Majesty also mentioned that this happened within Fusang borders, and how could we let our esteemed guests suffer such losses? Therefore, His Majesty requests you to tally the lost property, and we, Fusang, are willing to bear these losses.”

Sa Tian’s expression changed slightly; indeed, the Emperor was generous.

”The General also said he would compensate Lord Bai’s losses, Ming Yue will send some items over soon,” Sa Tian added.

Listening to the two of them, Bai Ruozhu felt her head doubled in size; hadn’t she previously offended General Chisong a bit? How suddenly did she become so popular?

However, upon further thought, she could guess roughly what was happening.

Pirates committed robbery at the pier and went ashore; this matter was sure to spread, causing an uproar among the people. Who would want pirates roaming around their city of Kyoto?

Therefore, the attitude of those in power at such a time was crucial.

The Emperor might genuinely care more deeply, but General Chisong did not want to lose public favor due to this matter, especially since most of the city’s defense work was under General Chisong’s control.

”Both of you are too kind. Those robbing Black Pirates have old grudges with us; they might have come for revenge, also we were careless in our precautions. But after hearing they stole property from the boat and hid in the city, I’m afraid someone in the city might be colluding with the pirates, affecting Kyoto’s stability,” Bai Ruozhu said.

She already had a plan running through her head; wasn’t She Zongyi trying to teach her a lesson? Well, she’d return the favor with some trouble, let’s see who outplays whom!

Da Gu and Sa Tian exchanged some polite words before taking their leave.

Not long after afternoon came, Xinye sent Bai Ruozhu over, saying he wanted to invite Bai Ruozhu for a visit.

Bai Ruozhu raised an eyebrow; could it be to discuss the matter of the coroner?

”Isn’t Lord Luzhi still wanting revenge?” Bai Ruozhu deliberately asked.

Sa Tian quickly waved his hand, ”No, no, Lord Luzhi does not know about this; it’s Lord Xinye himself who wants to see you.”

”All right, I’ll follow you and check it out.”

Then Bai Ruozhu performed a simple disguise before following Sa Tian to Xinye’s residence.

Leaning against the bed, Xinye looked a picture of pain and helplessness, his eyes lighting up only upon seeing Bai Ruozhu.

”Lord Bai, how much longer until I can walk? Lying like this is killing me!” Xinye cried out.

Bai Ruozhu frowned, ”You called me over just to ask this?”

Isn’t it to discuss the coroner?

”I want you to check my leg again or if there’s any medication that can speed up recovery?” Xinye’s eyes wandered, unsure of himself. Perhaps being immobile made him irritable, causing him to suddenly summon Sa Tian to invite Bai Ruozhu.

He was asking in vain; how could all be well in just two or three days?

”It’s early yet; haven’t you heard recovery from bone injuries takes a hundred days?” Bai Ruozhu arched her brow, ”Don’t shift topics; is this all you have to say?”

Xinye’s face turned crimson instantly but was not noticed by Bai Ruozhu and Sa Tian due to his darker skin and poor indoor lighting.

What did she mean? Had she guessed something?

Xinye was flustered and didn’t know how to reply.

”Nothing, I suppose.” His voice lacked confidence.

Bai Ruozhu glared fiercely at him, saying, ”Then I’ll ask; explain the coroner’s matter fully.”

Xinye’s face, flushed moments ago, turned cold instantly. He looked questioningly at Bai Ruozhu, ”What coroner?”

Bai Ruozhu frowned, something was amiss. Judging by Xinye’s reaction, could it be he truly didn’t know?

Was it someone Luzhi sent?

She was about to ask more when her peripheral vision caught Sa Tian’s shocked expression; probably he was reminiscing about what occurred while he was unconscious.

”Sa Tian, could you help make some tea?” Bai Ruozhu asked.

Sa Tian snapped back to reality and hurriedly said, ”Sure, I’ll do that now.”

Once Sa Tian left, Bai Ruozhu focused back on Xinye, ”You handled the corpse very poorly; those wounds were evidently fresh. While I was cleaning up your mess, I saw a coroner doing the same. If the person wasn’t sent by you, could it be Luzhi?”