Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 565 - 565 566 Guide to a Good Path_1

Chapter 565: Chapter 566 Guide to a Good Path_1 Chapter 565: Chapter 566 Guide to a Good Path_1 Lady Rong wanted to follow the emperor, but Long Yi still hadn’t calmed down. He strode past and allowed He Fangfei to accompany him instead.

Muniang looked at Lady Rong with ridicule in her eyes, full of mockery. Lady Rong glared back at her fiercely, her anger churning wildly within. As she passed by Muniang, she whispered fiercely, “Don’t think you can be pleased for long. When Nangong Qian seizes the throne one day, do you think he will spare Yu Ze?”

Muniang’s expression changed, then sneered, “We don’t need to wait for that day, I will not spare you first.”

Lady Rong snorted coldly and quickly boarded the ship. That threat seemed to be the only thing she could use to intimidate Qiao Muniang, because even if Nangong Qian conquered the Daqian Dynasty, Qiao Muniang wouldn’t be harmed in the slightest and might even become superior to her.

Lady Rong’s hand tightened in her sleeve as she quickened her pace onto the ship.

Muniang watched Lady Rong’s retreating figure thoughtfully, and Yu Ze pinched her palm, “What are you thinking about?”

Muniang smiled lightly, “Me? I seem to have discovered something rather unusual, quite interesting.”

“What is it?”

Muniang smiled slyly, “You will know in the future. There’s no rush to get rid of Lady Rong; she might prove to be quite useful later on.”

“What mischief are you thinking of now?”

“You’ll naturally find out later.” Muniang felt a burst of relief, taking Yu Ze’s hand as they prepared to head back, “At last we’ve sent these great gods on their way, and Qinghua City can finally settle down. I’ll make you a nice dinner tonight, and we can celebrate.”

Yu Ze said with a chuckle, “What’s there to celebrate? Well, if it pleases you, let’s celebrate.”

“Oh right, I wonder how Yu Jin is doing now? It’s been several months; why aren’t you worried?”

“He’s currently at Zhong Ling Mountain, where a Divine Doctor is probably treating his leg injury. Naturally, I’m not worried. Besides, with the emperor around before, I didn’t really want the emperor to know, because Yu Jin came with Princess An, and I feared that if the emperor found out about Princess An’s feelings for Yu Jin, he might set his sights on exploiting Yu Jin.”

“That makes sense.” Nangong Qian is intent on reclaiming the Daqian Dynasty, and how could Long Yi not harbor ambitions? It’s just that he lacks the means to achieve them. Now, if he discovers that a hostage once abandoned could be useful, he might set his devious sights on Yu Jin, but naturally, Yu Ze could not bear to see Yu Jin harmed anymore.

Muniang’s wounds had also mostly healed, but Yu Ze was still afraid that exertion might affect her recovery. Muniang, stubborn as ever, wanted to cook to exercise her limbs, so he had no choice but to accompany her in the kitchen himself.

That evening, they prepared a delicious meal, and the family joyfully shared dinner together.

With the matters concerning the Guard mostly settled, Yu Ze naturally wasn’t as busy as before. Although he still woke up early in the morning, he could usually come back in the afternoons.

One day, Muniang was at home, amusing the children when Qingya came in.

Only then did Muniang look up, “What’s the matter?”

Qingya whispered, “It’s from the firewood shed again, Bingyu is causing trouble, insisting on seeing the Lady. After being confined for over a month, I think she has been tormented enough. It must be time.”

Muniang pursed her lips before responding, “Hmm, it is about time. Bring her to see me.”

“Yes.”

Ever since Bingyu had tried to seduce Yu Ze over a month ago only to be sold out by Kelan to Muniang, Muniang had kept her locked in the firewood shed. Bingyu had thought that Muniang would at least take action against her, make some sort of disposition. However, Muniang did not make a move, simply leaving her confined in the shed, hanging her out to dry. Bingyu spent her days in the shed unable to move an inch, her heart constantly filled with anxiety about what Muniang would do to her. The uncertainty only added to her panic. If she continued to be left like this, she feared she’d scare herself to death.

Muniang handed her child over to the wet nurse and the maids, instructing them to take good care of the child, and went out to the flower hall to meet Bingyu. She certainly wouldn’t let this woman disturb her child.

The wet nurse couldn’t help but click her tongue while watching Muniang walk away, “That girl Bingyu is unlucky to have offended the Lady. Just the other day, as I passed by the firewood shed, I saw that girl looking almost dazed with fear. She thought the Lady had sent someone to discipline her anytime someone came near the shed.”

“She got what she deserved. What kind of person is our Lady? Some think just because she smiles, she’s an easy saint to bully. Only a few of these new girls lack the sight to see that. Not to mention how dearly the Master regards the Lady, but even the Lady’s own strategies, which woman could she possibly tolerate?” another maid scoffed.

By the time Muniang arrived at the flower hall, Bingyu had already been brought there. She was still wearing the same beautiful dress from a month ago, now filthy beyond recognition. Her messy hair seemed to have gone days without care, and her once delicate face was now lined with exhaustion. Seeing Muniang was like seeing a bodhisattva; she frantically threw herself forward begging for mercy, “Lady, Lady, I was wrong. Please, you are magnanimous. Forgive this servant just once, I beg of you, just this once. I will never dare to do it again.”

Muniang gestured to the coarse maids with a look, and the two maids immediately pulled Bingyu away, one on each side. Muniang then brushed off the wrinkles on her clothes and sat down gracefully.

“Seeing Miss Bingyu like this, my heart aches. Such a lovely beauty now in this state, who could bear it?”

Bingyu was taken aback, unsure if Muniang was genuinely sympathetic towards her or not, although it was clear that she had been left in this condition by Muniang herself.

“Don’t blame me. For over a month, I haven’t quite figured out what to do with you. Although you’re a maid sent by the Marquise, carrying out orders, and seducing the Prince Heir could have been a meritorious deed, you still should have considered my position. Every man for himself, the Marquise may tolerate you, but that doesn’t mean I would, here in the Capital, within this household where I am the Lady. Tell me, should I treat you well and wait for you to climb into the Prince Heir’s bed?”

Bingyu’s face turned ashen as she felt the weakness in her knees from the ruthlessness in Muniang’s eyes. She had been waiting for Muniang’s punishment, and now it seemed to be finally approaching.

“How have you been this past month?” Muniang asked languidly.

Worn out in body and spirit, as if it had been anything but miserable!

“If you obey, I can arrange a good place for you. Then, your days will naturally be better than now.”

Bingyu’s eyes brightened, “Please give your orders, Lady.”

Muniang smiled slyly, “Just do as I tell you, and when the deed is done, I’ll set you up with a dowry of three hundred taels of silver. You won’t be lacking any glory.”

Bingyu was not witless. She could tell from Muniang’s tone that she must be plotting to use her against someone. Otherwise, why would Muniang suddenly remember her after neglecting her for a month? But now that the opportunity to change her fate had arduously presented itself, even if she was to be used, what was the harm in it?!