Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 271 - 271 272 Gloomy and Scary_1

Chapter 271: Chapter 272 Gloomy and Scary_1 Chapter 271: Chapter 272 Gloomy and Scary_1 Qinghe was startled. “What’s it to me?”

Muniang was speechless. Every time they talked about this topic, they were never on the same page. Well, she didn’t care about it anymore and just said, “Even if I were to leave, I’d still be worried about you. I must at least wait until your child is born. It looks like it might be in the next few days; you have to be careful.”

Qinghe laughed. “I know, you’ve told me that eight times now!”

Muniang smiled and took out an ingeniously made square little pillow. “Take a look, do you like it?”

Qinghe was accustomed to Muniang’s novelties, so she remained calm. “What’s this? It’s so soft, could it be filled with cotton?”

“Yes, it is a throw pillow. I designed the pattern, and just yesterday, Third Aunt made a sample for me. I’ve just got my hands on it, and I’m planning to put it on sale at the Embroidery House next time.”

People in ancient times used pillows made of ceramics, medicine, wood, or jade. They believed it was healthier that way. Muniang followed the local custom and used such stiff pillows. After getting used to them, they weren’t too bad, but throw pillows were different. They had a distinct purpose from regular pillows and were meant to be held. More importantly, these types of pillows were adorable and novel, serving as beautiful decor at home, at least warmer than those cold jade pillows.

“Throw pillow? What’s that?”

Muniang explained to Qinghe, who eventually nodded in understanding. “They do look quite cute, but I’m too much of a pregnant woman right now to hug it.”

Muniang laughed. “Anyway, the child will be born in a few days, and then you can easily ‘unload’ your burden.”

“That’s true,” Qinghe’s mood lightened up. The slight tension she had felt due to the impending birth had almost dissipated after chatting with Muniang for a while.

——

The news of Yu Ze’s disobedience to the royal edict when it reached the Capital City nearly caused a commotion.

“Miss, miss, something terrible has happened!” Hong Xin rushed into the room in a panic.

He Suxue was busy sewing a wedding dress. Seeing Hong Xin’s flustered state, she could not help frowning. “Haven’t you learned anything about decorum? You don’t have the demeanor of a servant from a great household at all, getting so flustered over something. What will people think?”

Her words were as if the one who caused a scene back in Tupo Village was someone else.

Hong Xin didn’t dare to upset her, quickly admitting her fault: “This servant knows her mistake.”

He Suxue was in a good mood and did not argue, just lowering her head to continue threading her needle. “What’s the matter? Is Yu coming back to the City?”

Hong Xin pursed her lips, then finally mustered her courage and blurted out, “General Yu, General Yu seems to have defied an order.”

He Suxue pierced her finger with a needle, and her complexion turned pale in an instant, “What did you say? He defied the imperial edict?”

“This servant also got the news from the people accompanying Eunuch Li, originally just to inquire when General Yu would return to the Capital. But who would have thought—Ah!” Before Hong Xin could finish, He Suxue had already thrown the sewing basket directly at Hong Xin.

Hong Xin didn’t dare to dodge and hastily pleaded, “Lady, calm your anger, please calm your anger.”

He Suxue was already frantic, sweeping everything off the table, and tearing up the bridal gown she had worked on so meticulously, “Calm my anger? How can I calm my anger? He would rather risk his life and bear the crime of defying the imperial decree than to marry me! When has He Suxue ever been so cheap?!”

With sobs, Hong Xin cried, “Miss, there are plenty of worthy men in the world. Aside from General Yu, which man wouldn’t wish to marry you as his wife? Why must you be so fixated on him?”

He Suxue laughed coldly, “Worthy men in the world? Aside from him, I wouldn’t even care for the current emperor himself, how can I not be fixated!”

Hong Xin quickly looked around in panic before saying, “Miss, you mustn’t speak carelessly like that. If such words reach His Majesty’s ears, it could be—”

Before she could finish, a voice came through, “What does it matter whom you deem a worthy man? If he scorns you, you’re still no different from any ordinary woman, always belittling yourself for no reason.”

He Suxue looked up angrily to see it was Jin Feng.

He had escorted He Suxue back here a few days ago and had since stayed in the Capital to pay close attention to the palace’s activities, as Yu Ze had already guessed that the old emperor wouldn’t live much longer. With the enthronement of a new emperor inevitable, some turmoil was expected, so he had specially instructed Jin Feng to stay in the Capital, ready to react to any developments.

“What do you mean? Is a person like me, a mere servant, entitled to speak against me?” He Suxue’s eyes reddened with anger, having already lost her sense of reason and all semblance of a well-bred young lady.

Jin Feng replied coldly, “Whether I am a servant or not doesn’t matter, what’s crucial is that I will never be your servant. I’m only here to warn you. The General has sent a message with someone on a fast horse, warning you that if you dare to pull another stunt like this, not only will the General not buy it, but even that bit of affection from the past will be gone entirely.”

He Suxue’s face turned deathly pale, and she sat down weakly, laughing mockingly to herself, “Affection from the past, is there any left between us? He must be referring to Yu Jin’s affection.”

Jin Feng frowned in disgust, his heart full of loathing for this woman. Although Qiao Muniang could indeed be vicious and irritating, she was, in his heart, the General’s Wife he accepted. He knew only such a woman deserved to stand by the General’s side, for strong individuals required equally strong partners. As for women who feign weakness and are full of schemes, they only ever cause trouble.

“I’ve delivered the message. What you do with it is up to you. You’d better find someone to marry soon. Based on my understanding of the General, once he makes a decision, not even ten bulls can pull him back. Since he said he would only marry one person in this lifetime, you have no chance left. Why keep causing trouble for nothing?”

Having said that, without paying attention to He Suxue’s reddened eyes, he climbed out the window and left.

He Suxue gripped the handkerchief tightly in her hand, her entire body trembling. Seeing He Suxue like this, Hong Xin felt a chill and dared not speak, but she still had to open her mouth, “Miss, are you alright? Shall this servant call for the Lady and the Master?”

But He Suxue acted as if she didn’t hear Hong Xin, scoffing, “Marry only one person in this lifetime? Yu Ze, you treat me so coldly, pushing me away time and again, heartlessly making me the laughingstock of the entire Capital. How can I let you get away with it?”

Hong Xin felt a jolt in her heart, becoming frightened. She had never seen her mistress, always known as the top talent and a distinguished lady, show such an abnormal demeanour. Of course, it was also because Hong Xin hadn’t followed her during her time in Tupo Village.