Chapter 2920 - 2921: Second Brother Bullies Me

Chapter 2920: Chapter 2921: Second Brother Bullies Me

"Alright, alright." With that, Zhao Shuniang did not object.

The Zhao Family rushed to the stall, only to find the surroundings empty, except for poor Muyu standing there, stomping her feet and blowing into her hands to keep warm.

Seeing someone approaching, Muyu still diligently hawked, "Noodles, hot steaming noodles, would you like a bowl?"

The Zhao Family trio was stunned, and when Zhao Shu recognized it was Muyu, he kept bowing in thanks, feeling even more grateful to Bai Ruozhu and her husband.

Early the next morning, Zhao Shu rushed back to the Guest House, and upon seeing Bai Ruozhu awake, he immediately told her about Village Chief Kuai Zheng wanting to select a village head.

"Wei Jiu, go tell the county magistrate that this person is not allowed to hold any position, nor his son," Bai Ruozhu said, "Tell him the reason is colluding with demons."

"Understood." Wei Jiu accepted the order and relayed the exact words to the county magistrate.

"Colluding with demons? Should we not arrest him?" the magistrate hurriedly asked.

Wei Jiu whispered, "Matters with demons are best kept low-profile; just make sure he doesn’t help demons mislead people anymore, sir."

"Alright, alright." The magistrate immediately understood, if demon-related charges couldn’t be used, then surely he could find some other faults?

Later, the magistrate indeed found a fault to punish the Kuai Family, but that’s a story for another time.

Bai Ruozhu and the others were eager to return home, Tang Yin even more so, and their journey back was significantly faster, taking only two-thirds the time it took to reach the Capital City.

The Emperor returned to the Capital, greeted by civil and military officials lined up along the way, shouting long live and praising the Emperor’s merits.

It was unknown who wrote a poem saying the Emperor’s personal campaign scared the Yueqiu Tribe like fleeing rats, and our army won a great victory.

It was also unknown who composed a song, and many people sang it, praising the Emperor’s merits.

Tang Yin felt a bit embarrassed listening, but thankfully only Jiang Yichun and a few others knew the reality; otherwise, where would his emperor’s face be? The victory wasn’t his doing!

Jiang Yichun watched him and couldn’t resist laughing, and after returning to the Palace and finishing greeting the officials, when Tang Yin had some free time, he said to him, "Your Majesty indeed had merits, if it weren’t for you leading us to the North Pass, intimidating the Thousand-eyed Monster, the battle would have progressed as the monster planned, making it difficult for the Northern Army."

"It was just a coincidence." Tang Yin said, covering his forehead.

"Perhaps it’s a sense of foresight." Jiang Yichun never needed to flatter the Emperor; he said this only to ease Tang Yin’s embarrassment.

"Alright, you say it nicely, but isn’t it just because you want to leave the Capital right away?" Tang Yin glared at him, "Bai Ruozhu has commercial duties to handle, but you don’t. Aren’t you ashamed to follow your wife’s behind like that all the time?"

Jiang Yichun was unfazed, "Why am I following behind her? Could she do well without me? I’m only taking care of her because I care."

Tang Yin laughed, "I actually think she would do just fine without you."

"Your Majesty finally acknowledges my Ruozhu? Remember when you thought she wasn’t good enough for me." Jiang Yichun laughed shamelessly.

Tang Yin was momentarily speechless, coughed twice in embarrassment, "Fine, if you want to go, go, but afterward, I’ll assign you a position."

"Can’t I just retire and return home?" Jiang Yichun asked.

"You’re not old." Tang Yin replied.

"Feign illness!"

"You’re quite robust."

"Maternity leave!"

"What’s that?"

"..."

Bai Ruozhu promptly went to find her second brother after the officials welcomed the Emperor; from afar she had seen her second brother, eager to run over, but there were too many people, and she couldn’t run amok, so she waited for the officials’ ceremony to end.

"Second Brother, I missed you!" She wanted to rush over but held back, noting the other officials leaving the Palace nearby, and coughed twice to maintain her demeanor.

Unexpectedly, Bai Zepei came over, reached out to rub her head, instantly disheveling her hair into a bird’s nest.

"You remembered to come back? All day you make your second brother worry." Bai Zepei’s face was stern, but his eyes were slightly red, revealing his true feelings.

"Second Brother, don’t rub my head!" Bai Ruozhu shouted.

Bai Zepei retracted his hand, but then his finger flexed and flicked her forehead.

"Second Brother!" Bai Ruozhu covered her forehead, attracting the attention of many officials.

Bai Zepei remained stern, "Second Brother is reminding you so you don’t think you can fly freely."

He was upset with Bai Ruozhu previously leaving her body spiritless in the dangerous situation yet kept it hidden from him.

"I know." Bai Ruozhu said with her head down, covering her forehead.

The nearby officials watching couldn’t help but be amazed; was this still the legendary fierce and strong Bai official?

No matter how formidable Bai was, before her brother, she was so obedient, proving Bai Secretary was actually the most powerful.

Thinking this, everyone looked at Bai Zepei with more respectful eyes.

Bai Ruozhu went home with her bird-nest hairstyle and her second brother, not caring a bit, to let everyone see how fierce her second brother was in bullying his long-lost sister.

At the Bai Residence, Gao Zhou and others brought Little Dengdeng home first; Si Yihuan was overjoyed, bringing the child out to greet everyone, arranging accommodations.

After a while, Bai Ruozhu and Bai Zepei returned home; Si Yihuan excitedly met her, "Ruozhu, I missed you so much."

"Second Sister-in-law!" Bai Ruozhu pitifully called out.

Si Yihuan noticed her hair, turned, and glared at Bai Zepei, "Did you bully Ruozhu?"

"Yeah, he used his status to suppress me." Bai Ruozhu took the chance to tattle, ha, second brother, your turn to suffer.

"Jiang Yichun did it," Bai Zepei lied without blinking.

Si Yihuan pinched his arm, "Do you think I’m dumb? I told you not to bully Ruozhu—hmph, you can sleep in the study room tonight."

Bai Ruozhu clapped joyfully, "Second Sister-in-law is amazing, Second Sister-in-law is awesome, Second Sister-in-law upholding the wife’s authority, mighty and impressive!"

Bai Zepei was sheepish, "Little sister, that’s enough!"

Bai Ruozhu laughed heartily, "Only family can play this openly."

The two pulled Bai Ruozhu to inquire about the journey, and Bai Ruozhu shared the good news, omitting the Thousand-eyed Monster matter to avoid their worry.

At night when Jiang Yichun returned home, the family gathered cheerfully, the Luo Family was also invited over; she was having her first meal with so many relatives, appearing a bit reserved but soon relaxed.

Her eyes always carried a smile; this lively atmosphere is so wonderful, not lonely anymore.

She no longer dreamed often as before, dreaming of her husband; she felt a bit nostalgic, but she also understood, people can’t live in dreams forever.