Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 586 - 586 587 Old Friend_1

Chapter 586: Chapter 587 Old Friend_1 Chapter 586: Chapter 587 Old Friend_1 While they were talking, they suddenly felt a suppressed presence. Nangong Anan looked up and just happened to see Yu Ze with a dark face standing behind Muniang, unsure when he had arrived. She gave a sheepish smile, “Muniang, I think, after all, General Yu is the best.”

Turning her head, Muniang then realized why Nangong Anan had changed her tune so quickly and couldn’t help but laugh, “Nevermind, just enjoy the show on your own.”

Having said that, she got up and walked away with Yu Ze.

“What’s wrong? She’s just a young girl and doesn’t speak with much tact. Don’t take it to heart. I was just listening idly,” Muniang thought Yu Ze was angry with Nangong Anan.

“Idly listening and yet you have such a big reaction? You’re this agitated over him marrying a few concubines?”

Muniang was caught between laughter and tears; so this was what he was concerned about!

“When was I agitated? I was just surprised. I didn’t know about it before, did I? I only found out today and was really scared. Indeed, there are too few good men in this world. My husband only has one concubine, how great is that? Other men just can’t compare!” Muniang quickly took the opportunity to praise Yu Ze.

Yu Ze’s expression finally improved as he pinched Muniang’s cheek, “It’s good that you understand.”

Muniang chuckled twice before speaking, “Now that the opera troupe is on the right track, it really doesn’t matter much whether I stay here or not. What about you? When are you planning to return to Qinghua City? I need to plan my time as well.”

Yu Ze frowned, “It might still be some time. Jin’s injury is not well, and he is currently in treatment. He shouldn’t be traveling by boat and carriage. Moreover, the valley where Zhuang Yile lives is more suited for recovery. I want to stay here with him. He’s been alone for so many years and is actually suffering inside.”

“I don’t have much to do now, and I originally wanted to go to Small Jade Valley to take care of him with you. But he seems not to like me very much. Staying here alone is not fun. Besides, I can’t let go of my mother and the children. How about I go back first, and once Yu Jin’s leg injury heals, you both return together?”

Muniang had never felt it before when she hadn’t left home, but now away from the children, they were always on her mind. She just wanted to get the opera troupe’s affairs in order so she could return home as soon as possible. She really couldn’t sit still anymore.

Yu Jin of course understood Muniang’s thoughts. After contemplating for a moment, he said, “Alright then, I’m also worried when the children and our Lady are home alone. If you’re missing them, go ahead and return first. I will follow after some days.”

“How long will it be?”

“At most half a month. Zhuang Yile is bringing Jin to the cold pond for treatment on his leg injury soon. During this period, he needs strong inner strength for support. I can’t trust anyone else, so I must do it myself. It will take half a month, and once it’s done, I will return home quickly.”

Agreeably, Muniang responded, “That sounds good.”

Yu Ze had already expected that Muniang wouldn’t refuse — although she had grown accustomed and reliant on having him by her side, she never acted willfully in serious situations. Yu Ze, on the contrary, wished she would be a bit more willful sometimes, which would make things easier for him.

Leaving everything in the capable hands of Zhong Yulang, Muniang immediately began preparing to return to Qinghua City.

As Qingya packed, she still grumbled, “Lady, how can you leave the master here alone? There’s so much temptation outside; what if some bitch seduces him?”

Muniang laughed, “You talk too much. If there really is a bitch who dares to seduce him, I’ll be the first to not let him off the hook.”

Qingya then felt reassured and laughed, “That’s true. Weren’t the three girls sent by the Marquise easily dealt with by the Lady too!”

Muniang really wasn’t worried about any bitch, but it was this Yu Jin that made her uneasy. He hardly harbored any good intentions towards her, and even had some hatred since she had turned his beloved woman into such a state. Muniang knew that if it hadn’t been for Yu Ze’s sake, he probably would have turned against her long ago.

Muniang heaved a heavy sigh. She had just managed to appease her mother-in-law, and now her brother-in-law was proving difficult. Indeed, being a daughter-in-law was tough!

The tour had a successful opening, and on the second day, despite the return to regular prices, the number of people coming to see the play did not decrease from the first day. They were all attracted by the performance, and even the food and drinks business at the Dongxing Building had improved a lot. Manager Li was smiling so wide his mouth wouldn’t close, overjoyed by the outcome. Satisfied with the success, Muniang felt at ease to leave, and by noon that day, she had boarded the carriage and departed.

Yu Ze accompanied her all the way to the city gate and gave her many instructions, causing Muniang to laugh. “I’m going home, not leaving on a journey. Have we gotten our roles reversed? Steward, it’s getting late; it’ll be dark soon.”

Yu Ze’s face darkened. Ungrateful little thing, he didn’t even bother to manage others!

“It’s not going to be dark, it’s the middle of the day. I’ve already instructed the coachman on where to go and where to stop. It will be a twelve-day journey. Don’t even think about speeding up or going without sleep to make haste. He won’t listen to you.”

Muniang was taken aback and pouted. “My dear, this is depriving me of my human rights!”

Yu Ze pinched her cheek and said, “You can’t rush too much. You need to rest well. Otherwise, your body won’t hold up. Be a good girl. There are four Hidden Guards accompanying you, the usual rule. If you need anything, just command them, and they will protect you thoroughly.”

Muniang could only nod in agreement. “I understand.”

“Also… you must remember to miss me. It’s not fair if I’m the only one doing the missing.”

Muniang almost burst out laughing. This man was nearly thirty, yet he seemed to be regressing with age! How could he say something so childish!

The journey back for Muniang really wasn’t hurried at all, nor was it sluggish. Yu Ze had even detailed to the coachman the time of departure and where to lodge each evening, treating her like a child.

The coachman meticulously followed the instructions to the letter, and Muniang, who wanted to hasten the journey, was left unable to express her anger, her cheeks puffed up with frustration.

After more than ten days, Muniang finally returned home. The young servant at the gate ran inside joyously, shouting, “Madam, Madam, Lady has returned!”

As Muniang walked into the courtyard, she saw Mrs. Lin hurry out. Upon seeing Muniang, Mrs. Lin’s face lit up with a delighted smile. “You’re finally back. In my dreams, I kept hoping for your return!”

Muniang felt a twinge of guilt and softly reassured her, “I said I’d come back early. What’s there to worry about?”

Mrs. Lin laughed. “It’s just how it is when you get older.”

Muniang glared at her. “Nonsense! My mother is only thirty-two, quite beautiful at that. How can you say she’s old!” In the modern world, there were plenty who hadn’t even married at that age!

Mrs. Lin chided with a laugh, “You child.”

Just as Muniang was about to speak, she looked up and saw a strange middle-aged man walking out of the living hall. Muniang was taken aback and was about to ask Mrs. Lin about him, but Mrs. Lin stuttered, “This is an old friend of mine from the past. We happened to meet today, so I invited him over for tea.”