Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 438 - 438 435 I Just Like the Older Ones_1

Chapter 438: Chapter 435 I Just Like the Older Ones_1 Chapter 438: Chapter 435 I Just Like the Older Ones_1 The man immediately became furious, “Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you treat me this way! And you steal my horse just to get an apology from me? Don’t you know I’m in a hurry?!”

Yu Ze didn’t hesitate and lashed the man with his riding whip, his gaze turning sharper. Sitting atop his tall horse, he looked down at the man on the ground, “Apologize!”

The man, after being whipped, let out a pitiful cry, instantly subdued by Yu Ze’s powerful presence. He didn’t dare to act up anymore and immediately begged for mercy, “I, I, I was wrong, isn’t that enough?”

Only then did Yu Ze snort coldly. He dismounted, deciding not to hold the incident against him. But right after that, a group of government officers with knives surrounded them, “Thinking of running away? Hurry up and follow us to the County Government Office!”

The man tried to flee in panic, but the officers didn’t give him the chance. They immediately placed a knife to his throat.

Muniang was confused and turned to look at the government officer, “Who is this?”

The government officer happened to know Qiao Muniang. Given her decent private relationship with Lord Lu, he immediately gave a respectful salute and said, “Lady Yu, sorry for the disturbance. This man is a wanted criminal we’ve been trying to capture. A notorious thief, whom County Chief has been trying to lure out for a year now. We nearly let him cunningly escape again. Thankfully, you helped us.”

As he spoke, he gave Yu Ze a meaningful look, obviously having witnessed Yu Ze’s martial prowess. That kind of lightness skill, few in the Daqian Dynasty could match, and to think that Chatu Town harbored such a capable person.

Yu Ze had no intention of getting involved further. He didn’t have free time to help catch fugitives, and if not for the fact that this man had nearly collided with Muniang, he wouldn’t have “helped.”

However, the man looked at Yu Ze with bitter hatred. It was this man who detained him for an apology, otherwise, he would have already escaped.

Yu Ze ignored the man’s gaze, took Muniang’s hand, and said, “Since there’s nothing else, let’s leave.”

Muniang knew he wasn’t one to mingle with strangers and bade farewell to the officers.

It wasn’t until they were out of the crowd that Muniang laughed, “That bandit must hate you to death now, really bad luck for him.”

“It’s what he deserves.”

Muniang smiled and together with Yu Ze, arrived at the doorstep of the house they were going to introduce to Qingmei. The family was not very wealthy, but at least they didn’t live in a thatched cottage like those in Tupo Village. Generally, those who could afford to live in town and run a shop had at least decent living conditions.

Muniang was about to knock on the door when it creaked open. A familiar face popped out—it was Zhao Ziming!

Ziming was talking to someone inside and didn’t notice Muniang and Yu Ze.

“Don’t worry too much about your mother’s illness. Tomorrow I’ll send a good doctor to you, even from the palace. Nothing serious will happen then,” he said.

The person inside gratefully replied and Ziming turned to leave.

But as he turned his head, he spotted Muniang and immediately got excitedly jumpy, “Wow, what a coincidence to see you here!”

Muniang stepped back, fearing the young man might jump onto her, “I came here on a small errand to find these people.”

“You’re looking for the Gao Family? You should have asked me! I’m very familiar with them!” Ziming said warmly, moving closer to Muniang again.

Yu Ze coldly blocked him, “Not needed!” Such a kid, always bouncing towards someone else’s wife!

Ziming paused, “Who are you?”

Fearing Yu Ze’s jealousy, Muniang hastily said, “This is my husband.”

Then turned to Yu Ze and said, “He’s the one I’ve told you about, Lu Qi’er’s fiancé. They’re getting married next July.”

Ziming stared blankly at Yu Ze, “So you’re Mu’s husband.”

Yu Ze had a cold expression on his face, “Do you have a problem with that?”

Zhao Ziming inexplicably felt a chill run down his spine and thought to himself, they’re indeed a couple, even their aura is exactly the same! He shook his head repeatedly, “No, no, no issue at all.”

Yu Ze glanced at him and was about to step into the room.

But he heard Zhao Ziming whisper to Muniang behind his back, “Why is your husband so old?”

Yu Ze nearly tripped over the threshold, throwing a sharp glare back at Zhao Ziming. Zhao was struck dumb, he could hear that? Does this guy have ears that catch the wind or what!

Muniang couldn’t help but laugh, but she still took the opportunity, before the violent Yu Ze could lay hands on Zhao Ziming, to grab his arm and speak in a coquettish voice, “Husband, we have important business to attend to, let’s not waste any more time.”

With that, she immediately dragged Yu Ze inside.

Yu Ze, with a serious face, asked as they walked, “Am I really that old?”

Muniang felt helpless. Why was this man so intent on quibbling? But she replied anyway, “I like them older.”

“You don’t like the ones like Zhao Ziming?”

“I don’t like them, I just like you.”

“You have good taste.”

Muniang shot a glance at the suddenly smug man and a row of black lines appeared on her forehead, instantly regretting soothing him. But faced with this shameless old man, she had gotten used to making such shameless confessions.

Actually, Yu Ze didn’t look old at all, he was just mature. After all, he was someone who had been tempered on the battlefield, and he seemed much steadier than the average man. Moreover, Muniang, with her petite frame and youthful appearance, only accentuated his “aged” look when standing beside him.

Of course, one point that couldn’t be ignored was that Yu Ze was indeed ten years older than Muniang. This was a hurdle in Yu Ze’s heart.

Gao Zhuang had already welcomed them inside, but he seemed a bit timid and didn’t talk much.

“Are you Gao Zhuang?” Muniang asked with a smile.

“Indeed, I am.”

“You should know about me, right? Has Liu Cuiliu mentioned me to you before?”

He scratched his head embarrassingly, “You mean Mrs. Muniang? I, I know.” Mrs. Muniang had told him that she was bringing a girl to see him, so this must be about checking out the prospective bride, right? “My mother is ill and can’t receive visitors; otherwise, I would have had her come out.”

“I see, no worries. I’m Qingmei’s sister, and I’m here to check out the prospective in-laws. I originally planned to discuss this marriage with your father, but since she’s indisposed, having a look at you will do.”

In fact, it was him that she had come to see. When a couple gets married, what matters most is the man; the mother-in-law and such are of secondary importance.

Gao Zhuang nodded and then served tea for Muniang and Yu Ze.

Zhao Ziming said excitedly, “Mu, are you really looking to arrange a marriage with the Gao Family? He’s someone I’ve played with since childhood; he’s a really decent guy. Your sister marrying him would surely be a good match!”

Gao Zhuang’s face turned red. Talking about a marriage arrangement was already quite awkward, and here Zhao Ziming was making a big deal out of it.

“Young Master, I’m not here for fun. If the Lord hears what you’ve said, you’re probably going to get a beating again,” Gao Zhuang replied with resignation.

(End of today’s story)