Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family
Chapter 114: A Smart Woman

Chapter 114: Chapter 114: A Smart Woman

The two children remained cheerful, their faces bright as they said, "Then we have to earn even more silver to build a bigger courtyard!"

"Okay, your big sister fully supports you two." Gu Qingli affectionately pinched their cheeks. They had grown up well in the old Gu Family’s environment without going astray, which was truly not easy. It must be due to their genes; they didn’t inherit the undesirable traits of the old Gu Family.

As night had fallen, Gu Qingli took Xiao Yunjing’s hand and said to Gu Dalin and his wife, "Father, Mother, we’re heading back now."

"Alright, go back and rest early," Gu Dalin replied, helping Ms. Wu up to see them off.

Gu Qingli waved to them, and she and Xiao Yunjing disappeared into the night.

"Li’er, come, let me carry you," Xiao Yunjing said, squatting down.

"Okay." Gu Qingli immediately lay on his back, her arms wrapping around his neck.

Xiao Yunjing, with his arms around her waist, stood up and began to walk.

The night was dark, but Xiao Yunjing walked with a steady gait. Gu Qingli pressed her face against his back; his rock-solid back was broad and strong. Lying against it, inhaling his scent, gave her an immense sense of security.

As Xiao Yunjing carried her soft, delicate body, the corners of his lips curved upwards, a wave of happiness washing over his heart. In this life, I will give her all my love and the most stable, secure life. Everything is moving in that direction now.

However, when he thought of Red Leaf Villa’s recent activities, Xiao Yunjing’s gaze deepened.

Red Leaf Villa’s strength was unfathomable. Even the members of the Secret Sect hadn’t made much progress after investigating for a month. It was even more elusive than he had imagined. In his previous life, Red Leaf Villa had never made any significant appearance. Yet, in this life, they seemed to harbor ambitions of emerging from the martial arts world to contend for power in the imperial court. This sudden emergence of Red Leaf Villa had disrupted his plans, and they were even competing with him for Beijiang.

The news from the Secret Sect that Red Leaf Villa’s people were searching everywhere for Li’er made him deeply uncomfortable.

My masculine intuition tells me that this Young Villa Master has impure intentions. However, I don’t mind breaking his leg again. No matter how strong he is, I will uproot him one day. In this life, no one will destroy all this. I’ll take down anyone who tries.

「At the same time, in Red Leaf Villa.」

Qingchen stood by the window, gazing out at the ink-black night, his mind filled with Gu Qingli’s cool, aloof face.

It’s such a vexation that even with Red Leaf Villa’s strength, we still can’t find her.

"Secret Guard No.1."

"I am here." A shadowy figure dropped down.

"What places in the Daqian Kingdom have we not yet searched?"

"Reporting to Young Master, our men have searched every prefecture and county in the Daqian Kingdom, including the Capital City. We’ve found nothing. However, the Gu Clinic is still in operation."

"Gu Clinic?" Qingchen suddenly recalled that a condition for his treatment had been to help the Gu Clinic expand throughout the entire continent. His eyes lit up. He turned to Secret Guard No.1 and instructed, "Just keep an eye on the person who established the clinic."

Secret Guard No.1 asked, "Young Master, do you mean the miracle doctor is actually the hidden proprietor of Gu Clinic?"

A smile touched Qingchen’s strikingly handsome features. Heh... I’ve truly overlooked this. I always assumed such an elusive miracle doctor would be living in seclusion somewhere. Keeping an eye on Wuyou is useless; I’ll change my approach. Someone will definitely contact her. Medicine King? I’ve been misled. I’m afraid the Medicine King and the miracle doctor are actually the same person. There are excellent disguise techniques in this world. As the Young Villa Master of Red Leaf Villa, how could I not know such tricks of the martial arts world? What a clever woman.

"Yes. As long as you watch that person, you will definitely find her. Also, we move forward with our plans ahead of schedule."

The world knows Red Leaf Villa only as a martial arts power; they are unaware that its members are the direct descendants of the Daqian Imperial Family. The one on the throne now is merely a usurper. I will take back what is mine.

"Yes, Young Master. Are there any further instructions?"

"That’s all for now. Go." Qingchen waved his hand.

「In another courtyard of the villa, a light still shone in one room.」

A beautiful and alluring woman in her twenties lay in the arms of a handsome man in his forties. He had his eyes narrowed in contentment, while the woman regarded him with disdain.

"Husband, tomorrow is Hao’er’s birthday. What gift have you prepared for him?" the woman pushed the man, asking softly.

The man opened his eyes, a flicker of weariness in them. He patted the woman. "Rong’er, sleep now. We’ll talk about it tomorrow."

Shui Furong watched the man sink into a heavy sleep and scoffed internally. A useless man, all show and no substance. If he weren’t the Villa Master of Red Leaf Villa, why would I, the foremost beauty, be with him?

She rose quietly, dressed, lit a stick of calming incense, and then left the room.

After navigating a series of twists and turns, she arrived behind a rockery and her figure vanished.

If Qingchen had been present, he would have recognized that this woman’s martial arts skills were considerable.

Shui Furong followed a secret passage. Upon exiting it, she quickly slipped into another courtyard.

A light was still on in this courtyard. A robust man in his thirties was watching the woman approach him.

"Rong’er." The man embraced her tightly, then swept her up and carried her into the room. Soon, indescribable sounds emerged from within.

After a long time, she asked, "Huanlang, tomorrow is Hao’er’s tenth birthday. Will you come?"

"I have a mission tomorrow," the man said indifferently.

Shui Furong’s heart turned cold, her eyes welling up. The man who had been so tender moments ago was now this indifferent, his desires sated.

She rose, dressed, glanced at the man on the bed, and left hastily.

The man merely glanced at her before falling back asleep.

Actually, Shui Furong hadn’t gone far. She leaned against a corner of the outer wall, gazing at the man’s door. It remained shut. Disappointed, she finally departed.

Twelve years. I desperately wish these clandestine meetings would end tomorrow! But Chu Tian, aside from his barely satisfactory performance in bed, his abilities are not to be underestimated. I’ve schemed for so many years. What should have been easily within my grasp now seems likely to become an empty effort, like drawing water with a bamboo basket. No wonder Huanlang is displeased. Qingchen’s leg was supposed to be incurable, but then some Medicine King appeared out of nowhere and healed him! In the vast Red Leaf Villa of the future, where will there be a place for me and my son? Over these years, I’ve come to understand: only my son and power truly belong to me. Men... Hah...

When Shui Furong returned to her room, Chu Tian was sleeping like a log. She gave a soft chuckle and lay down gently beside him.

「Qiushui City, Qiushui County. This was the last county Wuxin needed to visit. Having settled all matters, she prepared to return to Qiyang County to report to her lady.」

「The next day, after observing the Medical Clinic for a long time and confirming everything was running smoothly with no shortage of patients, Wuxin spoke with the manager. Then, she packed her belongings and departed the city, heading towards Qiyang County.」

Far away, unbeknownst to Wuxin, several pairs of eyes were fixed intently upon her.

「In the Xiao Family’s courtyard, thanks to ample labor and funds, the ground was leveled and paved with bluestone slabs in just ten days.」

The smooth, neatly paved stone courtyard would be very convenient for walking or for drying things in the future.