The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 2293: It Serves You Right for Talking Too Much!

Chapter 2293: Chapter 2293: It Serves You Right for Talking Too Much!

"City Lord."

After Lin Baizhong left, another person appeared beside the City Lord.

"Go investigate how the information about the Junior City Lord was leaked. Focus on Lu Tianfeng," the City Lord instructed.

Compared to trusting Lu Tianfeng, he still trusted Lin Baizhong, who had once saved his life.

Moreover, Lin Baizhong was especially perceptive when it came to judging others. If he thought someone was suspicious, that person would inevitably be found guilty of some unsavory deeds.

This time, trusting Lu Tianfeng would likely be no exception.

"Yes, City Lord."

With a reply, the figure vanished before the City Lord.

...

Meanwhile, the City Lord’s wife quickly learned that Lin Baizhong had already visited the City Lord and brought disturbing news.

"What did you say?!"

Just moments ago, the City Lord’s wife had been jubilant about being pregnant with a son, who would soon become the Junior City Lord of Sky City.

But Lin Baizhong’s arrival had poured cold water on her excitement.

"Did Commander Lin really say that?" she asked sharply.

"Yes, yes,"

The maid nodded fearfully in response.

"Madam, Commander Lin said this for good reason. What if—this is just a hypothetical—what if you are carrying a daughter? In Sky City, the elders wouldn’t just hold you responsible; even the City Lord wouldn’t be able to explain it."

Upon hearing those words, the City Lord’s wife took a deep breath.

"Shut your mouth!"

She shot the maid a withering glare and reprimanded her.

This was something she hadn’t considered before, but now it struck her clearly.

Previously, her excitement over carrying a son had clouded her judgment. She had never stopped to think about how the news of her pregnancy with the Junior City Lord had spread across the entire city.

But Lin Baizhong’s sudden warning snapped her out of her haze.

Indeed, she was only in the early stages of pregnancy—how could anyone be absolutely certain she was carrying a son?

What if it turned out to be a daughter?

Yet, the news of a Junior City Lord had already spread throughout Sky City...

If they couldn’t back up those claims, it would cast an unfavorable impression on the populace!

Especially since the City Lord had already mobilized so many alchemists and dispatched teams to the perilous Haikuo Forest to gather rare herbs for her pregnancy.

"Hiss... hu!"

She took another deep breath and exhaled heavily, her rationality fully restored.

"Commander Lin is right. This matter was mishandled by both the City Lord and me. Such news should never have been allowed to spread!"

"But Madam, neither the City Lord nor anyone close to you leaked this information. Someone must have deliberately leaked it to frame both you and the City Lord!"

The maid thought for a moment and reminded her mistress.

Otherwise, even if the City Lord and the Madam were overjoyed, how could the news have spread so widely in such a short time?

"Hmm, someone with ulterior motives? Who else could it be?"

The City Lord’s wife snorted coldly and shot a sidelong glance at the maid.

The person who first informed her and the City Lord that she was carrying a son must be the one responsible for leaking the news—it didn’t require much thought.

Previously, she had assumed Lu Tianfeng was frail and sickly, albeit flirtatious, but had a decent character.

Now, she finally understood the truth about that wretched man. He was so malicious that he wanted to destroy her and the City Lord!

It was simply unforgivable!