Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 511 - 511 512 Be More Cautious_1

Chapter 511: Chapter 512: Be More Cautious_1 Chapter 511: Chapter 512: Be More Cautious_1 A man was heading towards the inner courtyard, around forty years of age, somewhat corpulent, dressed in a cloud brocade robe, with feet clad in embroidered, gold-trimmed, jade-decorated boots—extraordinarily wealthy.

His steps were steady but there was an implicit haste; even his expression seemed slightly anxious.

Servants greeted him with obeisance, to whom he impatiently said, “All of you, go guard outside. I am entertaining a noble guest; no one is allowed to enter.”

The servants bowed and said, “Yes,” then filed out.

This person was none other than the head of the Rong family, Rong Fugui.

As Rong Fugui entered the inner room, he saw a man in plain clothes already waiting there. Rong Fugui was about to speak but was interrupted by the man, who gestured for him to proceed further inside.

Rong Fugui quickly nodded, looked around cautiously, and then pressed a hidden latch in the room. The wall moved, revealing a concealed chamber. The plain-clothed man strode in, and Rong Fugui closed the door of the secret room before following him inside.

Rong Fugui had lost the arrogance he had shown before; instead, he respectfully clasped his hands and said, “May I know what instructions the young master has for me this time?”

The plain-clothed man had an ordinary face, dressed in very simple attire, and said, “The young master specially sent me to instruct you that a noble person has now arrived in Qinghua City. You had better be cautious and not let any word slip.”

Rong Fugui’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said, “What kind of noble person would require the young master to specifically send someone? Who is this important figure?”

The man in plain clothes whispered, “Prince An.”

Rong Fugui stumbled, “Why has he returned? Hasn’t he been away from Qinghua City all this time?”

“Does it matter what he wants? Now that he’s here, nobody can stop him. Just be careful not to let any news leak. You walk your sunny path, and he walks his Single Wooden Bridge; what does it have to do with you? The most crucial thing is that you must not let him find out anything. Otherwise, not to mention the one above, even the young master will not let you off lightly!”

Rong Fugui shuddered with fear, quickly saying, “I know, of course, I know.”

“It’s all up to you. If you can keep the news to yourself, what difficulty is there for the Rong family to prosper for generations? And if you cannot even manage this small matter, you know what awaits you.”

Rong Fugui wiped the sweat from his brow, “Please tell me exactly who Prince An is so I can be on guard.”

But the man snorted coldly, “The young master said there’s no need to tell you. Otherwise, with you being such a coward, you’d give it away in front of him. I’m telling you this so that you have an idea of what you’re dealing with.”

Rong Fugui, taking the point, hastily clasped his hands and said, “Yes, yes, yes.”

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In the end, Muniang still took Yu Ze on a visit to Mei Garden. As soon as the people at Mei Garden saw Yu Ze coming, they immediately went on high alert, not daring to slack off. This stern-faced god was not someone to be trifled with; a single glance from him could scare you stiff.

Muniang elbowed Yu Ze, “Stop scowling; look how scared they are.”

Yu Ze leaned closer to Muniang and whispered, “Want me to smile? That comes at a price.”

Seeing his teasing eyes, Muniang knew he was thinking all sorts of nonsense again and glared at him irritably, “Get lost!”

Muniang originally thought that after being away for so many days, Rong Liming would likely not be waiting here anymore, but she miscalculated, for who was that person coming towards her if not him?

Rong Liming wasn’t specifically waiting for Qiao Muniang. The main reason was that the plays here were indeed captivating, and he enjoyed such performances, which is why he frequented this place daily. Although Muniang was now avoiding him, it didn’t mean they couldn’t possibly encounter each other again.

And just like that, didn’t he happen to run into them today?

Rong Liming came over with a big smile, greeting them, “What a coincidence, we meet again. I just happen to be here watching a play.”

Rolling her eyes, she pulled Yu Ze by the arm and said, “This is my husband.”

Rong Liming knew full well who her husband was, having seen a man standing so close to her from a distance, but he did it on purpose. He secretly thought this man was unambitious, not daring to do anything.

However, he quickly realized how wrong his assumption was, as when he looked at Yu Ze, he could feel an invisible pressure, yet, due to male pride, he wasn’t willing to back down so easily.

Rong Liming stiffened his neck but still maintained his poise, saying, “I am Rong Liming, may I inquire about the esteemed name of this gentleman?”

Rong Liming knew perfectly well Yu Ze’s name; he was deliberately asking, waiting for the follow-up question, where he would ask what kind of family the Yu family was, then relish in Yu Ze’s embarrassed expression. The information he gathered indicated that Yu Ze was merely the Qiao family’s son-in-law, with no power or influence of his own.

Who would have thought that Yu Ze wouldn’t even spare him a glance, wrapping his arm around Muniang’s waist and simply walking past him?

The smile on Rong Liming’s face froze, and he felt a surge of murderous intent. Both members of this couple were indeed cut from the same cloth, leaving him no face!

Rong Liming took several deep breaths to suppress the rage in his heart before angrily turning and heading for his own private room. Had it not been for the need to maintain his image, he would have taken down Yu Ze in public already.

“Someone come, keep an eye on that man. Find a secluded place later and give him a severe lesson, but do not reveal our identities!” Rong Liming ordered fiercely.

Wanshan followed the command and quickly withdrew.

Rong Liming just couldn’t swallow his pride, but to keep up appearances, he couldn’t make a scene in public, only opting for a covert lesson—a tactic he was not unfamiliar with.

After taking care of some matters in Mei Garden and watching the play, Muniang left with Yu Ze.

“I said he didn’t do anything, didn’t I? We only greet each other when we see each other. If Rong Liming dared to do anything outrageous to me, not to mention you, I would be the first to cripple him,” Muniang began to natter the moment they left the Mei Garden, as if trying to assert her innocence.

Yu Ze chuckled and was about to help Muniang into the carriage when she suddenly said, “Husband, let’s take the chance to stroll through the streets today. I’ve been in Qinghua City for so long and haven’t had a proper tour. If I get lost when going out in the future, what shall I do then?”

“If you want to go out and have fun, just say so, no need to worry about getting lost later on.”

Muniang tugged at Yu Ze, saying, “So are we going or not, are we going?”

Yu Ze, with a wide embrace, replied, “On such a fine day, a stroll would be nice.”

The couple ventured into the bustling marketplace, surrounded by street vendors and sellers of children’s clothing and fabrics. Muniang, finding it novel, still didn’t buy anything, thinking to herself that she’d rather handmake her child’s clothes—as she had been doing until now.

Passing through the lengthy bustling area, things became a bit quieter, and what came into view was the towering gate of a grand mansion with a gold-lettered plaque that read “Rong Mansion”.