Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 656 - 656 657 Angry_1

Chapter 656: Chapter 657: Angry_1 Chapter 656: Chapter 657: Angry_1 Chapter 16:

“What exactly happened there? If it isn’t true, then why did Miss Jin say…”

Zhao Jiangshui spoke gravely, “Miss Jin’s word alone, how could it be believed? I have long been engaged to another, my fiancée waits for me in my hometown to return for our wedding. Spreading such rumors, are they meant to demean my character?”

It was then that everyone finally understood, it was merely those two people causing a stir. Jin Qingqing really hadn’t expected Zhao Jiangshui to be so unceremonious towards her. With this affair having been blown up, the whole Capital that had been laughing at Feng Rui’s misfortune turned to laugh at those two instead, even going so far as to openly say that these two were a natural match, leaving Jin Qingqing so embarrassed she scarcely dared to leave her house.

Zhao Jiangshui personally visited Muniang afterward to apologize. Seeing how sincerely he handled the situation, Muniang also felt relieved. His resolution towards Tianniu was very firm, and that was enough.

“You need not apologize to me. I am only concerned about Tianniu’s future. If you’re a man, you should give her the security she deserves. Otherwise, even I would find it hard to believe in you. I’ll consider this incident just a farce, and it would be best if it doesn’t happen again. Tianniu is wholeheartedly devoted to you, and I hope you won’t let her down,” Muniang said earnestly.

“Of course, you need not worry, elder sister. Since I’ve decided to marry Tianniu, I will certainly not do anything to betray her,” Zhao Jiangshui declared, every word deliberate.

Zhao Jiangshui did not stay in the Capital for many days before he left to return to his hometown. The opera troupe from Mei Garden would also soon leave the Capital to tour their next destination.

Two little ones could now toddle around happily, running and jumping joyfully in the yard. A few small maids following them couldn’t keep up. The morning sun was warm and comforting, and Muniang lazily lounged in a chair moved to the courtyard, enjoying a particularly leisurely moment.

“Mother.”

“Hmm?”

“Mother.”

“Hmm?”

“Mother.”

“Hmm?”

A group of maids: “…”

Princess, is it really okay to respond so indifferently to our adorable Little Prince Heir?

Small children are in the phase where they love to repeat every word they learn, speaking them several times over. Muniang, the lazy one, was completely laissez-faire with the children, not to mention Yu Ze, completely henpecked by his wife.

Everyone was deeply worried for the two little treasures. Could such unreliable parents ensure the healthy growth of their children?

“Princess, the Prince Heir has almost finished dealing with the forces that impeached Yu Jin and returned him to the Capital. Whether by intimidation or by temptation, the chaos of various voices in the court has already diminished. It shouldn’t be long before we can return to Qinghua City,” Qingya inquired.

Muniang tilted her head, pondering for a moment, “That should be the case, if nothing unexpected occurs…”

No sooner had the words left her mouth than she saw Yu Ze enter with a solemn expression. A sense of foreboding came over Muniang, “What’s happened?”

“The Emperor of Qilian Nation has passed away.”

Muniang didn’t believe Yu Ze would grieve much for that old emperor; besides, the emperor’s death was the affair of another country. The gravity in Yu Ze’s expression could mean only one thing.

“Who has taken the throne?”

“The old emperor left a testament, crowning Nangong Qian.”

Muniang frowned slightly, “Will he be very unfavorable towards us? After its previous military campaigns, Qilian Kingdom suffered heavy losses. They wouldn’t start a war again, right?” Muniang feared Yu Ze going to the battlefield. Even though he was battle-hardened, she was still worried.

“This one shouldn’t, but Nangong Qian has been eying our Daqian Dynasty for a long time,” he said. “If it were any other prince, maybe they wouldn’t have such great ambitions, but he’s different, and moreover, he’s very cunning. Now that he’s taken the throne of the Qilian Kingdom, he might want to make a move on the Daqian Dynasty. It might not even be out in the open, and I’m a bit worried.”

Muniang gripped Yu Ze’s hand tighter and said, “Why do you always worry so much? He hasn’t made a move yet, has he? You have your spies in the Qilian Kingdom as well, and the Daqian Dynasty isn’t some pushover that can be easily manipulated.”

“Hmm.” Yu Ze took out a letter from his sleeve. “This is a letter Nangong Anan sent you.”

Muniang looked at the already opened envelope and glared at him, saying, “You’re quick with your hands.”

Yu Ze showed no embarrassment and said righteously, “I had nothing better to do, so I took a look.”

Muniang glared at him, pulled out the letter, and stormed into the room, fuming. This man was becoming more and more chauvinistic by the day; he even dared to open her private letter. If she didn’t push back now, she would have no rights in the future!

Yu Ze felt extremely bitter inside. If it hadn’t been a letter from the Qilian Kingdom, he wouldn’t have bothered to look. Who knew if that shameless Nangong Qian was using Nangong Anan’s name as a pretext to write to Muniang?

He knew Muniang would be angry about this. And now, look at him.

“Wife~”

“Wife~”

“Wife~”

A group of maidservants: “…”

It seemed that the Princess indeed cared more about the Little Prince Heir; she couldn’t even bother to feign indifference towards the Prince Heir. Ah, the pecking order within this household.

“I admit my mistake; isn’t that enough? I swear I won’t touch your private mail again,” Yu Ze begged, pulling at Muniang’s sleeve pitifully.

Muniang said with annoyance, “Only after the fact do you lower your head and admit your mistake. Do you think I can be so easily fooled? Stop your nonsense, you’re ripping my clothes.”

“Wife, how about I buy you a few new sets tomorrow? I heard the Golden Silk House has some new styles out; you’d look great in them.”

Muniang ignored him and began reading the letter. It was normal for Nangong Anan to write to her as a friend, and there was nothing else in the letter. But Muniang was clever; without much content, it was just a reminder. How could she not know who Nangong Anan was worried about in her heart?

Suddenly, Muniang asked, “Shouldn’t your mother think about arranging a marriage for Yu Jin now that he’s settled down?”

If Muniang was willing to talk to him, he guessed that her anger must have subsided. He knew his wife all too well; she was always the easiest to appease!

A group of maidservants, with a sense of shame: Whatever the Prince Heir says goes.

“Just a few days ago, she mentioned it, and she’s planning to get things moving. However, he doesn’t seem too interested. Mother will naturally pick out some good candidates for him to see.”

Not interested? Was it because he couldn’t let go of He Suxue or was there still a lingering affection for Nangong Anan?

Finding the answer wasn’t difficult, and Muniang said, “Anan told me in the letter that her father, on his deathbed, specially granted her a marriage and asked me to visit. The date is set for early next spring. I don’t know if I can go. Husband, please ask Mother if we can make a trip to the Qilian Kingdom after the New Year.”

Yu Ze, of course, didn’t need to ask anyone’s permission to go anywhere. Nangong Anan’s marriage was a non-issue—there was nothing of the sort mentioned in the letter. Yu Ze understood Muniang’s intentions; she just wanted to understand what Yu Jin was thinking.

Yu Ze embraced her head and kissed it deeply. “If it’s my wife’s command, I would face a thousand deaths without hesitation.”

With feigned irritation, Muniang scolded, “Where did you learn to speak so glibly? It was a mistake to let you come to the Capital; you’ve picked up all the bad habits.” Yet, her heart was cheerful—who doesn’t love to hear such things?