Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 564 - 564 565 Return Gift_1

Chapter 564: Chapter 565 Return Gift_1 Chapter 564: Chapter 565 Return Gift_1 The morning sunlight was warm and comforting, and Muniang idly basked in the sun in the courtyard, while Xiaobai and Xiaohua kicked their little feet about in the large cradle, babbling away noisily.

Muniang had an injury on her shoulder and couldn’t hold them, which made the little ones quite upset. Muniang stroked their soft hair, “Mommy is in pain, can’t you two be good, or your father will come back and scold you.”

Not knowing if they understood Muniang’s words, the two children actually calmed down.

Qingya exclaimed in surprise, “These children really do seem spirited.”

Muniang laughed, “Only you would believe that. What spirit? I might as well turn into a fairy.”

“It’s because both the Lady and the master are clever that they can have such spirited children. I see it, and they really do seem spirited,” Qingya chuckled.

Muniang giggled but then her gaze swiftly shifted as if she saw a figure, and she whispered, “Alright, it’s time for their feeding now, right? I’m not well, take them in for the wet nurse to feed.”

“Yes,” Qingya responded and proceeded to carry the children inside.

Only then did Muniang speak in a subdued voice, “I see you, come out now or I will call someone to catch a rapist.”

Nangong Qian then flipped out of his hiding spot, landing in front of Muniang with an expression caught between laughter and tears, “That’s quite a charge, don’t you think it’s undervaluing someone’s character?”

It had been more than a year since they had seen each other, and Nangong Qian hadn’t changed much. Muniang raised an eyebrow, “What are you doing here?”

Nangong Qian felt Muniang’s guard up, otherwise she wouldn’t have sent the children away immediately, and he felt somewhat unpleasant about it, “I heard you were injured, so I came to see.”

“Heard? It was your people who stabbed me, and now you’re acting like a bystander?” Muniang snorted, obviously not in the best of moods.

Nangong Qian moved his lips but ended up saying nothing; she had always been so guarded against him. After all, they were enemies, so how could he expect her to treat him kindly?

Muniang found Nangong Qian’s eyes unexpectedly filled with a grievous expression and immediately felt ill at ease.

Nangong Qian said somberly, “You probably understand by now that the person who attempted the assassination was indeed sent by me. I’m out to deal with Yu Ze, wanting to eliminate him.”

Muniang’s eyes chilled, “What do you mean by telling me this?”

“If Yu Ze were any sort of man, he wouldn’t let his woman take a knife for him. Don’t insult a man’s dignity with your own life,” Nangong Qian spoke word by word.

Muniang’s face turned dark instantly, “I am quite clear about what sort of man he is, there’s no need for you to stress these points to me!”

“Don’t do such foolish things in the future.”

Muniang was stunned and suddenly didn’t know what to say. She thought Nangong Qian would take this chance to insult Yu Ze’s lack of worth, which obviously angered her and made her want to retort. But at his unexpected admonition, Muniang was truly at a loss.

Nangong Qian left shortly after; he knew there was nothing good to be said by staying. He wanted this woman but also knew he couldn’t take her by force, nor did he want to hurt her. Being able to see her at that moment, to see that she could still curse with such vigor, he figured her health wasn’t too bad.

But this time, Yu Ze probably wouldn’t let him off so easily. He had intended, through this assassination attempt, to frame Yu Ze and have him executed, thereby rescuing Muniang in the process.

But Muniang has ruined this matter, how could Yu Ze possibly swallow his pride this time?

Even though he had been prepared, Nangong Qian was so angry when he received the news that he almost exploded with rage. All the pieces he had placed around Prince Qi were killed overnight. These people, with various identities, were entrenched around Prince Qi, including some of Prince Qi’s most effective strategists—each one was an extremely important piece!

He naturally couldn’t stay much longer in the Daqian Dynasty. With such chaos in Qilian Kingdom, it would be strange if he could remain unaffected.

When Muniang heard about this, she clicked her tongue and said, “You really are ruthless. While others are fighting for the throne, you’ve plucked all their chips. Nangong Qian will probably have no chance at the throne now.”

Then, as if remembering something, she asked, “How come you still have so much influence in Qilian Kingdom?”

Yu Ze snorted coldly, “Nangong Qian still has so much influence in the Daqian Dynasty. You need not concern yourself with these matters. The gift I’ve sent him is enough to keep him busy. Rebuilding and infiltrating with new pieces is not so easy. However, to say that the throne is beyond his reach might be premature. There aren’t many princes in Qilian Kingdom who can outwit him.”

“I’ve heard that the Emperor seems to be planning to return to the capital. When is that happening?”

“Soon. Much sooner than originally planned. I suppose this assassination attempt has completely killed his mood. Even remaining here loses its charm, not to mention living in fear,” said Yu Ze.

“It’s better if he leaves; it reduces the hassle. It’s just that Lady Rong hasn’t been dealt with yet, and I can’t feel at ease.”

Indeed, after the last incident, the Emperor had neglected Lady Rong for a while, but ultimately, she hadn’t faced any substantial punishment. With Lady Rong’s means, her return to favor was only a matter of time. And because Lady Rong was one of Nangong Qian’s people, Muniang felt even more apprehensive.

“She’s very cunning. It’s easiest to rouse the snake by hitting the grass now, especially in Qinghua City. We cannot afford any mishap among the Emperor’s people, lest it backfires. You should, at the very least, trust in He Fangfei’s capabilities. Now with her in opposition to Lady Rong, and even pressing down on her, you can rest assured. When He Fangfei is in the palace later, there will be people on my side to facilitate things for her.”

Only then did Muniang nod, “If that’s the case, then good.”

On the day the Emperor was set to depart, Yu Ze naturally went to see him off. He hadn’t planned on letting Muniang go, but she wanted to say goodbye to He Fangfei and insisted on going. Yu Ze couldn’t stop her.

Taking advantage of a moment when Yu Ze was talking to the Emperor, Muniang pulled He Fangfei aside to speak.

“You must be extremely cautious on your return to the capital. The palace is not so simple. This list contains the names of all the ladies and their various situations. Take a look ahead of time to avoid any blunders later on.”

He Fangfei accepted it with pleasure, “Rest assured, I have a clear understanding in my heart.”

“Also, this is a token. We have our people in the palace. This is also a list. Whenever you need to, just contact them.”

“Mm!”

“From now on, you must rely on yourself. Do well, I am counting on you,” Muniang said with a smile.

“It’s more reliable to count on your husband. You’ve helped me so much, and I, He Fangfei, remember it all clearly. I will do what I need to do,” He Fangfei promised earnestly.

“Take care on your journey.”

Having finished their conversation, they returned to the dock. The Emperor was just saying with a smile, “This trip to Qinghua City has also been a joy for my heart. To live so pleasurably in such a place is indeed a delight. But enough, it’s getting late and time to leave.”

Yu Ze bowed, “I respectfully see off Your Majesty.”