Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 289 - 289 290 Arrow of Breaking Sky_1

Chapter 289: Chapter 290: Arrow of Breaking Sky_1 Chapter 289: Chapter 290: Arrow of Breaking Sky_1 Muniang laughed and said, “Mother, what are you talking about? Am I such a disgrace? Don’t worry, my husband has said that his parents are not unreasonable people—they are very easy to get along with, and there’s nothing to worry about.”

Yet Mrs. Lin began to wipe away tears, “It’s all my fault, I failed to teach you proper manners when you were young. Once in the Capital City, you certainly won’t be able to compare with those educated and sensible ladies from prominent families. If others mock you, I can’t help you. Even though you’re marrying into such a good family, I can’t feel happy about it at all. Since ancient times, people have always valued marrying within one’s social class. Why should a high-born family take in a girl from a small village like you? If it weren’t for the true love you showed Yu Ze, I wouldn’t want you to enter that kind of circle and endure disdain.”

The time when He Suxue stayed at their house had left a deep mark on Mrs. Lin’s heart. She could never forget how He Suxue mocked Muniang in a condescending tone, saying that she was just a country girl who did not match Yu Ze at all. If He Suxue could think this way, it was likely the way most people in the Capital thought too.

This time Muniang was finally going to follow Yu Ze back to the Capital. Mrs. Lin was happy that Muniang’s marriage could be settled, but on the other hand, she was worried that Muniang might be wronged there, for it was nothing like Tupo Village.

Muniang felt a pang in her heart; so this was what her mother was worried about. After all, she was afraid that she would be bullied. Muniang took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped Mrs. Lin’s tears, “Mother, when have you ever seen me being bullied by someone else? Who dares to give me a dirty look? I’ll pluck their eyeballs out. Do you think your daughter is that weak?”

Mrs. Lin still expressed her concerns, “But if others look down on your background, I’m afraid—”

“No one dares to look down on her background!” Yu Ze walked in with firm steps and said sternly, “Mother, I’m taking Muniang back to the Capital only to introduce her to my parents and give her a proper status. I can’t speak for others, but my parents do not look down upon Muniang in the least. As for outsiders, as long as I am here, I will not allow anyone to bully Muniang in the slightest, so please be at ease.”

Mrs. Lin, reassured by Yu Ze’s determination, finally nodded, “That’s very good. Since you consider and cherish Muniang so much, I can rest easy.”

Muniang feigned anger, “Mother is biased. Just a few words from him and you’re reassured, but you haven’t even responded to all I’ve said.”

Mrs. Lin affectionately touched Muniang’s head, “Silly child, he is your husband; why are you competing with him?”

Muniang wrapped her arms around Mrs. Lin like a spoiled child, “But I’m your daughter. Mother, I will definitely return soon; you have to take care of yourself.”

“There’s no need to rush back. Since you’re going to handle the wedding there and it’s a big household affair, it will certainly be meticulous and involve many trivial matters. You can stay longer; don’t worry about me.”

Muniang’s eyes began to redden, “Mother—”

Mrs. Lin wiped away her tears, “They say mothers struggle to part with their daughters at their weddings, but my daughter has been married off long ago, so why can’t I let go?”

Muniang couldn’t hold back any longer and embraced Mrs. Lin, crying. Mother and daughter turned into tearful figures; Yu Ze didn’t know what to do and just stood there dumbfounded, feeling as if he had committed a crime by marrying someone’s prized daughter.

After a while, Mrs. Lin cried herself tired, her body weakened, and Muniang comforted her until she fell asleep before leaving the room.

Back in her own room, Muniang finally wiped the tears off her face. Yu Ze followed her in, his voice filled with concern, “Your eyes are swollen from crying; why don’t you rest a bit?”

Muniang replied indignantly, “I haven’t settled the score with you yet; you were actually eavesdropping on the conversation between my mother and me.”

Yu Ze, unabashed, “I was just passing by.”

Muniang gave him a sideways glance, too lazy to argue with such a thick-skinned man.

Yu Ze directly wrapped his arms around Muniang’s waist, “Wife, rest assured and come back with me, anyone who dares to wag their tongues I will directly pull out their tongue, and make sure you won’t be wronged.”

“Do I need you? I can handle it myself! Do I look like someone who can be bullied?” Muniang huffed.

“Right, my wife is the most formidable,” Yu Ze said with a laugh.

Early the next morning, after bidding farewell to Mrs. Lin Qinghe, she also made a trip to Qiao Laosan’s next door, to say goodbye to a few children. Naturally, all the children were reluctant to let her go, clinging to Muniang and not wanting her to leave. In the end, it was only after Muniang promised to definitely come back that the children let go.

“When Mu comes back, she will definitely bring back lots of novel and delicious things for you all. I’ve heard there are plenty of great things in the Capital City,” Muniang said, patting the children’s heads.

Hongsheng pouted, “No matter how fresh they are, nothing can be more delicious than the snacks made by Mu. I just like the snacks Mu makes!”

“Oh? Since Hongsheng doesn’t like them, then I won’t bring anything back for Hongsheng,” Muniang said on purpose.

Hongsheng’s pout became even more pronounced, “Mu is so mean, bullying me. I want it, I want it!”

Muniang burst into laughter, “Pfft,” at this little foodie.

“Mu, you have to come back quickly, okay? Tianniu will miss you the most,” said Tianniu, her eyes turning red.

“Don’t worry, I will miss you all too,” Muniang sighed. It was only a temporary parting, and there was already so much reluctance. It was fortunate it wasn’t a long separation. On this point, she was truly grateful for Yu Ze’s consideration. Although one reason was Yu Ze himself did not wish to stay in the Capital City, as a man, to indulge his woman to this extent was not easy.

After reluctantly saying goodbye to the children, she visited the houses of Li Cheng, Mrs. Du, and Grandpa Xue in turn, even taking a glance at Qingmei. Only after boarding the departing carriage did Muniang truly feel the reluctance and longing for this place, making her somewhat disheartened.

Yu Ze seemed to guess her thoughts and wrapped his arms around her, softly comforting her, “We will come back. This will always be our home.”

Muniang managed a smile, “Hmm.”

Taking the carriage was mainly out of consideration for Muniang; otherwise, had Yu Ze ridden hard, it’s likely he could have made it back to the Capital City in less than a month. Muniang had also thought about simply riding a horse, since it would be faster, but Yu Ze didn’t allow it, fearing her body couldn’t withstand it, so they had to travel in the slow-moving carriage instead.

It took half a day to leave Qinghua City, and the carriage was still traveling outside the suburbs. Roughly another hour would be needed to enter Jin City. By that time, it was already nearing dusk.

Muniang felt sleepy, swaying in the carriage, and Yu Ze pressed her into his arms, “Sleep for a while. Once we enter Jin City, we’ll spend the night there.”

“Hmm,” Muniang mumbled sleepily and then fell asleep, while Yu Ze also slightly closed his eyes, resting peacefully.

The carriage rolled quietly along the forest path, surrounded by desolation and utter silence. Suddenly, the faint twang of a bowstring broke the silence. Yu Ze’s partially closed eyes snapped open, and with a swift movement, he picked up the sleeping Muniang and leaped out of the carriage. A second later, an arrow fiercely pierced the carriage’s interior, followed by several arrows flying in from all directions, turning the carriage into a porcupine in an instant.