Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 422 - 422 423 Hero and Bear_1

Chapter 422: Chapter 423: Hero and “Bear”_1 Chapter 422: Chapter 423: Hero and “Bear”_1 That morning, early on, Muniang went with Zhao Ziming to pay a special visit to Lu Mansion, but when they inquired after Lu Qi’er, they were told she had been confined to her room and was not permitted to step out.

“Lady Yu, I really am so sorry, but the young mistress caused such a fury with the master yesterday. Master said no one is allowed to see her, and she must reflect on her actions behind closed doors,” said the young maid with difficulty.

Muniang, however, was not anxious and said directly, “Then go and inform Lord Lu that the young master from the Zhao Family has come to visit your young mistress.”

The young maid hesitated for a moment, then heard Zhao Ziming say, “I heard that Qi’er is in low spirits, and I have specially come to visit her. I also wish to take Qi’er out for a stroll to cheer her up afterward. Just let Uncle Lu know, and he will surely permit it.”

The maid then agreed and went to pass on the message.

Indeed, it was not long before Lord Lu himself came over, mainly because Zhao Ziming’s arrival was something he could not just dismiss, especially given his own daughter’s actions. The prospective fiancé did not hold it against her and had come to visit: what could he say?

“Ziming, why have you come to visit Qi’er in person? That girl is thoughtless; please don’t take what she said to heart,” Lord Lu said.

Zhao Ziming waved his hand, “Not at all, Uncle Lu, don’t worry about it. Qi’er and I have grown up together; how could I not know her temperament? Let me take Qi’er out to clear her mind. After all, she’s going to marry me; I don’t want her to have any prejudices against me. It would make our future life together less pleasant.”

Lord Lu inwardly praised him, thinking that the boy indeed knew what was right. This was no mistake in choosing him.

He repeatedly nodded, “Ziming, you are thoughtful. Go ahead and take her out to clear her mind. If there’s anything else, we should have a good talk. Uncle Lu likes you the best.”

Zhao Ziming felt a touch of joy inside, thinking that he had also managed to capture his future father-in-law’s heart.

Muniang gave him a sidelong glance, seeing his lack of ambition!

The maids unlocked the door, and as Lu Qi’er heard the sound, she immediately strained her neck to look out. Her excitement soared at the sight of Muniang, thinking it was Zhong Yulang who had come. However, when her gaze fell on Zhao Ziming, the light in her eyes immediately dimmed.

Lu Qi’er said with annoyance, “What are you doing here?”

“I’ve come to take you out to play.”

Lu Qi’er said angrily, “I don’t want to go out! My father might as well just lock me up in here to die!”

But Muniang whispered, “Don’t want to see Zhong Yulang anymore? If you don’t want to, then forget it; it seems my efforts have been wasted!”

Upon hearing this, Lu Qi’er immediately panicked, “Really? Are you going to take me to see Brother Zhong?”

Muniang nodded, “Isn’t that so? Ziming is actually here to help you two. While he likes you, he wants you to be happy, which is why he came today to take you out. When you see Zhong Yulang, you’ll understand his kind intentions.”

Lu Qi’er felt a surge of emotion and said, feeling quite ashamed, “I’m sorry for being rude to you just now.”

Zhao Ziming thought to himself: No need to apologize; you will marry me eventually, and haven’t you been rude to me often enough?

But his face still bore a smile, “Qi’er, all I want is for you to be happy.”

Lu Qi’er nodded vigorously, “Ziming, I can’t believe you’d help me like this today; from now on, you will be my friend for life!”

Zhao Ziming felt secretly delighted, as his favorability ranking soared.

Zhao Ziming left the Lu Mansion with Lu Qi’er, Muniang’s carriage having been waiting outside for some time. Muniang said, “Get in the carriage, Zhong Yulang has already been waiting for us in the suburbs.”

Lu Qi’er excitedly lifted her dress and climbed aboard, her happiness uncontainable for the entire trip.

Zhao Ziming looked at Muniang with a bit of worry, seeming nervous. Muniang glared at him, signaling him to keep steady. If he slipped up this time, he could forget about marrying Lu Qi’er.

Finally, they reached their destination, the Yuheng River in the countryside. As expected, Zhong Yulang was waiting there, but Muniang noticed a certain chill in his gaze towards her, which she promptly chose to ignore.

“Zhong, you really are here! I knew you’d come for me!” Lu Qi’er excitedly jumped out of the carriage.

Zhong Yulang said emotionlessly, “It was Zhao Ziming who asked me to come.”

Lu Qi’er was taken aback. Zhong Yulang was really cold, and she inexplicably felt quite sorry for Zhao Ziming.

Muniang signaled with her eyes to some people hidden in the bushes, indicating that they could now rush out. Zhao Ziming expressed his concern, “Is this really okay?”

But by the time he spoke those words, it was already too late. A group of masked men in black rushed out, brandishing their knives and charging at Lu Qi’er and Zhong Yulang.

Lu Qi’er screamed and immediately dodged backward.

“Who are you?”

The masked man snorted, “Who are we? Robbers!”

Lu Qi’er, looking helpless, turned to Zhong Yulang, “Zhong, what should we do?”

To her surprise, Zhong Yulang unhesitatingly took a bag of silver from his waist, “This is all the silver I have on me. I hope you heroes will spare my life.”

The leader felt the weight of the silver in his hand, “Search him again. I want to be sure!”

After that command, two men searched Zhong Yulang’s body, and he didn’t move at all, allowing them to do as they wished.

Lu Qi’er was stunned. Linghu Chong was not someone to act so craven!

“Boss, there really isn’t any more!”

It was then that the leader turned his gaze to Lu Qi’er, with a malicious smile, “Yo, this lass isn’t bad. How about taking her back to be the wife of a brigand chief?”

“Brilliant idea, boss! That’s a great idea!”

Lu Qi’er started to panic, “Zhong, save me!”

The leader then pointed his knife at Zhong Yulang, “What? You wanna fight us? Be careful, my blade doesn’t have eyes!”

But Zhong Yulang said, “Take the girl if you must, just spare my life.”

However, his eyes swept towards a certain woman enjoying the scene, revealing a helpless and grinding frustration.

Lu Qi’er was about to explode with anger—what kind of man was he, the one she adored?!

While she was thinking, the black-clothed men moved to grab her. Lu Qi’er immediately started cursing in fear:

“Zhong Yulang, are you even a man? You’re actually willing to hand me over to robbers to save your own skin! You are just…”

Before Lu Qi’er could finish, Muniang pushed Zhao Ziming out. Stumbling into the encirclement of the “brigands,” he “snatched” Lu Qi’er back from them and stood his ground, “Who dares to bully her?!”

“Oh, what’s this now? A hero saving the beauty? Kid, if you know what’s good for you, scram to one side. Otherwise, be careful, my knife doesn’t have eyes!” the brigand threatened.

Zhao Ziming stood up straight and roared, “If you want to touch her, you’ll have to kill me first!”