[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-498":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},537813,790,"Chapter 498 - 498 500 There are Others in the Hot Spring Manor","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-498",498,"\u003Cp>Chapter 498: Chapter 500: There are Others in the Hot Spring Manor Chapter 498: Chapter 500: There are Others in the Hot Spring Manor It took Fu Qingsheng quite a while to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hastily ate a couple of bites to alleviate the burning sensation in his mouth, then complained dissatisfactorily, “What kind of soup is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is it so spicy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei managed to suppress his laughter, and explained, “This is sour spicy soup, a staple in our home during winter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It helps to warm up the body and ward off the cold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, I feel much comfier now,” Qin Kaichang joined in, “The taste isn’t bad at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Bai’s culinary skills could rival a professional chef’s at a welcome banquet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qingsheng clammed up, feeling rather annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He figured that poor folks simply lacked exposure to the finer things in life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A proper soup should be clear and savoury to cut through the grease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this soup so sour and spicy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could they be playing a prank on him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon this thought, he glanced toward the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Bai Ruozhu wasn’t an easy one to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her disguise was rather charming in its own unique way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these thoughts in mind, his disgruntled expression softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they finished the meal, Bai Zepei and his classmates left the Bai family to return to their studies at the Study Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Bai Ruozhu and the others could sit down and have a proper meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong was very attentive, serving soup and pouring water for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He commented, “You all worked hard today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s tough serving Er Lang’s classmates, particularly that young man surnamed Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply can’t be compared to the young men from our village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else would be so picky when invited to someone’s home for a meal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu curled her lip and chimed in, “Just like that and they boast about their good family conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s nothing but bad upbringing, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without even knowing basic manners, what’s the use of being charming and elegant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, Bai Zepei returned home and explained the reason for his classmate’s unexpected visit – sure enough, it was as Bai Ruozhu had guessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei concluded with a laugh, “In the afternoon, our professor asked Fu Shengqing to recite a text and his face was a picture of misery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When our professor thought he hadn’t done his reading, he was consequently punished by being asked to write an essay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the household laughed upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really seemed like this second-ranked scholar was jinxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t really anyone else’s fault other than his own for refusing to drink the cooling tea Bai Ruozhu had brought, was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a shame that I wasn’t at home today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, I could have had a good go at that dude too.” Bai Zehao expressed his regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should focus on learning under Uncle Zhang.” Wan Caiyue chided him playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zehao laughed heartily, his gaze at his wife was filled with affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu winked at her mother, hinting that her eldest brother and sister-in-law were so affectionate that she would be a grandmother soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er was also very pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, “Hurry up and finish your dinner, and then go back to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s cold and you should go to bed early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s good for your health.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu almost burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious that her mother wasn’t saying it’s time to go to bed because it’s getting colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she was suggesting her eldest brother and sister-in-law go back to their room for some nighttime activities, wasn’t she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, each person returned to their respective rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er ran to Bai Ruozhu’s room to chat with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered, “Ruozhu, why haven’t there been any news about your sister-in-law’s pregnancy yet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has your elder brother been too busy and it’s affecting…you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu burst out laughing, “Mother, why don’t you listen at their wall tonight to see if big brother has been…you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Lin Ping’er’s face turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She playfully slapped Bai Ruozhu, “Stop making a fuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How would it look if I, as the mother-in-law, go eavesdropping?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not like it’s their wedding night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be careful, if your sister-in-law knows you gave me this rotten idea, she’ll get angry with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu waved her hand in amusement, “I was just kidding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother, don’t worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hasn’t been long since my sister-in-law joined us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pregnancy is a matter of fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps she will conceive after the new year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this remark, Lin Ping’er’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt her daughter’s words were very accurate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe after the new year, they could expect some good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m returning to my room now to make a couple of dresses for your elder brother’s child.” With that, an excited Lin Ping’er left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu squeezed Little Dengdeng’s nose and whispered, “See how anxious your grandmother is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s started making clothes now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dengdeng cooed and chuckled, as if he understood them and was amused by his grandmother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The New Year was just around the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every night, Bai Ruozhu was restless, as Jiang Yichun hadn’t returned nor had there been any news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was unsure about how the bandit subjugation was going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In those days, she also thought a lot about Xuantian Mountain located in the northern territories of Turkic Country and the stronghold’s audacious construction and hidden mechanical traps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be such a stronghold was simply a bandit camp, or was there support from the Turkic Country behind it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that in mind, she became even more worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yichun hadn’t brought many soldiers with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If government soldiers from the Turkic Country suddenly came to reinforce the stronghold, wouldn’t Jiang Yichun be in grave danger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another two days passed in anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no solutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely, she couldn’t approach Senior Fox for information, could she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Fox hated them so intensely, who knew if he would intentionally make mischief?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, she brought Fang Guizhi to take Dennis out shopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had just exited their house and boarded a horse carriage, when she told Wei San, “Let’s go out of the city, through the South Gate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Guizhi asked with surprise, “Why are we going out of the city?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu gave a mysterious look, “I’ll take you to a wonderful place, but you must keep it a secret for me, otherwise, next time I won’t bring you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want it to be kept secret?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re not planning to sell me, are you?” Fang Guizhi cracked a joke, laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could I bear to sell you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, you just have to keep it a secret for me to prevent mother and the others from asking questions.” Bai Ruozhu replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instructed Wei San on the route, and soon the carriage arrived at the manor Jiang Yichun had given her at the Hot Spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before the carriage halted, she lifted the carriage curtain, pointed at the manor, and stated proudly, “This manor is mine, I’ve brought you along for fun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Guizhi glanced outside and couldn’t help exclaiming, “Since when do you own a manor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much silver does it cost?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Bai Ruozhu was about to tease her, her face instantly darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the manor, she spotted another horse carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the carriage stopped, she swiftly disembarked with Dengdeng in arm, approaching the horse carriage to take a closer look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no one in the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person must have entered the manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Jiang Yichun has returned?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt a surge of excitement, and without waiting for Fang Guizhi, she proceeded to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, a guard suddenly appeared, blocking her way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bold of you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who dares to trespass?” The guard bellowed coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu was walking so fast that she almost collided with the guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped back hurriedly, holding on tight to Dengdeng, and asked, “Why can’t I go into my own property?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, I’d like to know who you are?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard seemed somewhat taken aback, but quickly responded, “What proof do you have that this place is your property?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be problematic if you’re not the owner and endanger my young mistress after being let in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young mistress?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could know about this place, enter it, and also be a young mistress?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly had an uncomfortable feeling that was like encountering a paramour on the street, but she quickly shook her head, reminding herself not to overthink things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yichun wasn’t that kind of man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Guizhi also stepped up, looking worried, she pulled Bai Ruozhu and suggested, “We’re outnumbered, let’s go back first, shall we?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1463,"2026-05-30T14:08:51.304Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","6230881b81b5f49f557adb329f99ff4899f6edba10664e1d3f082da7e742533a","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-499","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-497",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]