[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-1223":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Abandoned Woman Busy Farming",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},538688,790,"Chapter 1223 - 1223 1225 Lost the Wife and the Soldiers","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-1223",1223,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1223: Chapter 1225: Lost the Wife and the Soldiers Chapter 1223: Chapter 1225: Lost the Wife and the Soldiers Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help laughing after hearing that, “You open your doors to do business, yet you’re afraid of customers coming in?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I do often visit other restaurants to sit for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting tired of your own home-cooked meals happens, and it’s only right to learn from your competitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can go ahead and ask, have I not also occasionally visited the Xingfu Building and Jiangnan Little Restaurant and the like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she paused for a moment, “Of course, I believe in fair competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, I wouldn’t stoop so low as to break the second floor’s railing intended to welcome guests like someone did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, right, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang just mentioned it was your doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s not true, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang, seeing Bai Ruozhu laughing with an innocent face, was so angry she almost clenched her Silver Teeth to breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, in front of Fan Li, she still had to put on an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re reversing the charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What evidence do you have that the accident at the welcoming pavilion has anything to do with me?” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what evidence do you have to prove the presence of mice in your establishment is related to me?” Bai Ruozhu countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang found herself at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, a slightly clever waiter rushed to speak very perceptively, “I saw it, I saw you throw something on the ground that attracted the mice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Li was taken aback and quickly looked at Bai Ruozhu, wondering if it really was her doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bai Ruozhu calmly looked at the waiter and asked, “What did you see me throw?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since you saw it, why didn’t you say something sooner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I had really thrown something to attract mice, as an employee of this establishment, why didn’t you hurry to throw it out and prevent any loss to the restaurant?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I couldn’t find it,” the waiter said stiffly, “It must have been some drug powder you sprinkled; how could I see it that clearly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu laughed, “If you didn’t see it clearly, how can you say I did it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bearing false witness can lead you to jail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, since you say I threw something, why don’t you just find it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There has to be physical evidence, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang, upon hearing this, immediately pressured Fan Li, saying, “Officer Fan, Bai Ruozhu is skilled in medical arts, she could definitely concoct such a rodent-attracting drug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the waiter in our establishment saw it, I ask you to carry out your duties impartially.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Li showed a troubled expression, “This, this might not be sufficient evidence; the waiter is from your restaurant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you accusing me of directing someone to bear false witness against her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officer Fan, this is the first time I’ve realized how biased you are in your duties,” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang shouted, her tone and demeanor becoming quite aggressive, which put Fan Li in an extremely awkward position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahem, perhaps we should consult a senior doctor to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Bai Family really tampered with something, it’s not as if we couldn’t find out,” Fan Li coughed twice and then glanced at Bai Ruozhu inquiringly, seeking her opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu nodded at him and said, “Officer Fan, I have no objections, but since we’re investigating, I also have to mention the incident Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang was speaking about in public just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said it wasn’t because she had someone damage the welcoming pavilion’s railing that I came to retaliate, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang ought to give me an explanation for that too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, I also have witnesses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muyu and Jianqi chorused from the side, “I heard it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They are your guards; how can they testify?” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang said disdainfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang’s waiter can testify, does it mean the law is written by the Yang Family, and you get to set the rules?” Bai Ruozhu rebutted without any politeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re being utterly unreasonable!” Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang shouted in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Li urgently advised, “Let’s not argue, perhaps this is all a misunderstanding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang would certainly not let the Government Office investigate her, and, naturally, Bai Ruozhu wouldn’t be willing to let the doctor come to examine either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a headache coming on – how had he gotten himself tangled up in this situation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Fan Li’s surprise, Bai Ruozhu spoke up, “Officer Fan, please have the doctor take a look to prevent anyone from making mountains out of molehills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One committing shameful acts has the gall to implicate others.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Li let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easier to handle the matter when dealing with someone reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he summoned an old doctor from Fushou Hall to look into the rat issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doctor’s face turned grim as he said discontentedly, “I’m a doctor, not a veterinarian, how would I know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the doctor still needed to give face to the Imperial Inspector and examined the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he went to Bai Ruozhu to check her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu generously extended her hand for the examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had used her Space to carry out the poisoning, her hands never touching the substance; moreover, she always had a porcelain bottle for containment, confidently unafraid of detection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And could her drug be easily detected by any ordinary doctor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, after the examination, the old doctor said, “This lady has no drug powder on her, and the appearance of this rat is indeed strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I haven’t found any signs of poison use by anyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang, upon hearing this, was not pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, “You must not have checked carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What use is it only to look at her hands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn’t you at least search her body?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon these words, without waiting for Bai Ruozhu to reply, Fan Li hurriedly said, “Madam Yang, that’s inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Jiang is a fourth-rank lady granted by the Imperial Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she be subjected to an unwarranted body search?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old doctor glanced at Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang, expressing great displeasure, “I’ve been practicing medicine for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would know if there were any drugs used, without the need for a body search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you don’t trust my diagnosis, feel free to seek someone else.” With that, the doctor flung his sleeves and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but smile wryly to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she bullying this old doctor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the situation had come to this, Fan Li quickly said, “It seems this has been a misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s give the officer some face and put this matter to rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu had not expected such a trivial matter to reveal Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang’s dark deeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She merely wanted to stir trouble at Leisure Lodge and give the Yang Family a hard time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, she didn’t want to continue the senseless struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang was not someone easy to dismiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept arguing with Fan Li, who remained apologetic throughout, though a hint of displeasure had already flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Fan Li was a peacemaker, always treating people with a cheerful demeanor, it didn’t mean he was completely without temper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he had taken note of Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang’s behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, since Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang does not trust my investigation, she is free to pursue the matter further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This case has been clarified; it was just a misunderstanding,” Fan Li finally lost his patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shifting from “this officer” to “I,” he flung his sleeves and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang glared in fury but turned to see Bai Ruozhu’s eyes filled with mirth, hissing through her teeth, “Bai Ruozhu, I won’t forget today’s incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Yang Family will stand against you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even without this incident, your Yang Family already sees me as a thorn in your side, doesn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d advise you to take it easy, lest you find yourself worse off,” Bai Ruozhu said with a smile and also turned to stride out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang wanted to order someone to stop her, but when Jianqi and Muyu glared fiercely, who would dare to intervene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang truly regretted having brought only maids and servants, without any guards.\u003C\u002Fp>",1376,"2026-05-30T14:09:31.908Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","863ae155949ed8b01096f4ce24ed41aa90f7c4161aaea2df36d5c2b414476069","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-1224","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-1222",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]