Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family
Chapter 139: The Scheming Xiao Yunjing

Chapter 139: Chapter 139: The Scheming Xiao Yunjing

Such a temper! Getting so angry is bad for your health!

The two women looked at Gu Qingli, but she just smiled, not knowing why Ms. Jiang was so furious today. Seeing this, they quickly slipped away. After they left, Ms. Jiang glanced at Xiao Yunjing and his wife before going into the house.

Gu Qingli went to Xiao Yunjing’s side and nudged him. "What’s wrong with Mom today?"

"Let’s go to our room and talk."

Xiao Yunjing stood up, led Gu Qingli back to their room, and closed the door. Then, the two entered the Space.

When they had something to discuss, they usually entered the Space. In the Space, the couple harvested a batch of crops and planted new ones, then sat down on the edge of the field. Gu Qingli leaned on Xiao Yunjing’s shoulder, and he took the opportunity to hug her.

"Do you know why Mom is angry?"

Xiao Yunjing nodded, looking straight ahead. "Mm, she’s worried about Dad. The situation at the border has been tense these days."

"Oh," Gu Qingli murmured, understanding dawning on her. That explains it. Mom must be corresponding with Dad, Eldest Brother Xiao, and the others at the border via carrier pigeon, so she knows how tense things are.

She then added aloud, "No wonder Doctor Shen came in person today."

"So you plan to send the medicinal materials to the border through Doctor Shen?" Gu Qingli finally realized, looking at Xiao Yunjing intently.

Xiao Yunjing pinched her nose. "Mm, the people collecting the medicinal materials there are our own."

Gu Qingli chuckled, a realization dawning on her. So, he plans to swindle the Daqian Emperor! In my impression, Xiao Yunjing was a rough-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside kind of man. I didn’t expect him to have such a scheming side. But it makes sense. If they sent it themselves, it would just be a gift. If Doctor Shen sends it through official channels, then the price the other side pays for the medicinal materials would be up to our contact there. Not only can their medicinal materials be sold for silver on this end, but they also get to use them on that end. It’s a win-win. Mm, this is a good deal.

Gu Qingli was pleased, but Xiao Yunjing seemed preoccupied. She furrowed her brow and tentatively asked, "Do you want to go to the border?"

"I was thinking of going for a look. When the war is over, I’ll return with Dad."

Gu Qingli’s mood instantly soured. "When are you leaving?" I need to prepare things for him. Even if I’m reluctant for him to go, I still have to get everything ready. The things I prepared last time were all given to the people at the base.

Xiao Yunjing rubbed her head. "I’ll leave once I’ve taken care of things here." I originally promised Li’er I’d stay with her, but seeing Mom so upset today, how could I possibly stay? Dad, Eldest Brother, and Second Brother are risking their lives on the battlefield while I’m at home enjoying the fruits of their labor. Mom might not say anything, but she probably has her thoughts. And I can’t bring myself to just ignore it all.

Gu Qingli pursed her lips. "Then you should go. We’ll be fine at home. Even if something happens, it won’t be my fault." As much as I don’t want him to go, I can’t stop him. Mr. Xiao and his two sons are on the battlefield, and for him to stay home just to accompany me... that’s a bit much. I’m not the type to be oblivious to the bigger picture.

"The one I’m most worried about is you. I initially wanted to bring you with me, but it’s really not convenient."

"What’s there to worry about? If that Qingchen comes again, he won’t be as lucky as last time. I didn’t anticipate it then. Look at the poisons I’ve made! If he gets even a tiny bit on him, it’ll be enough to end his miserable life." Gu Qingli’s lips curled up. In her spare time, she’d been concocting medicines and poisons in the Space. If anyone dared to kidnap her again, she’d make sure they died from her poisons.

"Mm, in any case, try to go out as little as possible. Let Wuqing and the others handle whatever needs to be done. And don’t let Yun No. 20 and his group get too far from you, understand?"

"I know, I know, you’re such a nag..."

When Doctor Shen visited again, Gu Qingli readily agreed to his request.

"Doctor Shen, when will you collect the medicinal materials?" she asked. "Some of them can’t be harvested yet; we’ll have to wait until early winter."

Doctor Shen looked serious. "We’ll take whatever you have for now. It’s urgent."

"Oh, I understand. I’ll go collect what I can tomorrow and send it directly to you."

"Alright, then I’ll trouble you, young lady. I’m still busy at the Medical Clinic, so I won’t stay any longer." After speaking, Doctor Shen bid farewell to the Xiao Family and hurried off.

「Soon after he left, Gu Chang’an arrived.」

Xiao Yunjing invited him into the house to talk. While they spoke, Gu Qingli, seeing that it was still early, slung her basket over her back and headed up the mountain. The herbs on the outer perimeter of Azure Dragon Mountain had been dug up by the villagers, but there were still plenty in the deep mountains. With Da Bai escorting her, no ferocious beasts dared to approach.

After climbing the mountain, Gu Qingli first found Da Bai.

"ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!"

As soon as Da Bai saw her, it let out a series of disgruntled roars. It meant that its master hadn’t allowed it to go down the mountain, and it, Lord Hu, was unhappy.

Gu Qingli slapped its face. "You’re unhappy? Who told you to eat so much and get so big that I can’t let you go down the mountain? And you have the nerve to roar at me?"

"WHIMPER... WHIMPER..."

Da Bai lay on the ground pitifully, whining.

"Alright, alright, always playing pitiful. You’ve really become quite the cunning creature."

Gu Qingli took a basin of Spiritual Spring Water from the Space and placed it on the ground. As soon as Da Bai saw it, it leaped up and immediately buried its head in the basin, gulping it down. GULP, GULP, GULP.

Gu Qingli stood beside it, stroking its fur. Da Bai was one meter tall and two meters long, with snow-white fur that shone brightly in the sunlight. It had a distinct mark on its forehead resembling the written character for ’king’, and four legs as sturdy as a calf’s. As long as it didn’t try to act cute, it looked quite majestic and imposing, truly tiger-like. But the moment it tried to be endearing, its majestic image was ruined, making it seem like any goofy dog from the neighborhood.

After Da Bai finished the basin of water, it immediately began to act cute again, rubbing against Gu Qingli this way and that.

"Stop rubbing. I came to dig for medicinal herbs today. Take me there." Gu Qingli put the basin back into the Space, climbed onto Da Bai’s back, and patted it.

Da Bai paused for a moment, then sprinted towards the depths of the forest, letting out a few roars as it ran. The surroundings immediately fell silent; not even the chirping of birds could be heard.

It wasn’t Gu Qingli’s first time in the depths of the forest, but seeing the ground covered in medicinal herbs still excited her. She told Da Bai to stand guard while she took out her medicinal hoe and began digging.

After she had been digging for about an hour, Xiao Yunjing arrived.

"Huh? Why are you here? Did Second Grand-uncle come over to talk about the medicinal materials?"

"Yeah. He said Doctor Shen would buy them at eight copper coins per catty and advised us to sell them all together."

"That price is quite high."

"They’re needed urgently, so they don’t care about the price."

"That’s true. Then let’s ask some people to help us collect them tomorrow."

"Alright. You can tell them yourself. I’m leaving tonight."

"So soon!" She hadn’t even finished preparing things for him yet!

"The sooner, the better. Xichen Kingdom has sent an army of 300,000 this time; it’s like they’ve gone crazy. We only have 100,000 soldiers here, at best."

"Why so many? You should take more people with you." Gu Qingli was a little worried. Three to one! They’ll be completely crushed by sheer numbers alone. How can this battle even be fought?

Xiao Yunjing’s eyes narrowed slightly. "This time, I won’t take anyone from here. I’ll call for reinforcements from Blue Clouds Mountain and Tiger Head Mountain." Since they want a fight, let’s make it a big one and crush Xichen Kingdom’s spirit. This opportunity has presented itself; I’ll seize it and set my plans in motion.