[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-716":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},537931,790,"Chapter 716 - 716 718 Someone Drugged with Love Potions","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-716",716,"\u003Cp>Chapter 716: Chapter 718: Someone Drugged with Love Potions Chapter 716: Chapter 718: Someone Drugged with Love Potions Madame Liu didn’t receive the grateful gaze she hoped for from Young Master Qiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shifted her gaze and said: “Don’t overthink it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you’ve solved these matters, you can start anew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as you pass the Imperial Examination, your family business can thrive again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be said that Madame Liu’s eloquence was indeed admirable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Qiao seemed oblivious to what others were saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued to sob and muttered to himself: “He told me how he won the money back—said he bribed the dealer at the casino, who knew the ins and outs of the place and could give him signals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply bet according to those signals and won nine out of ten times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then after a couple of days, he invited me to take some dinner guests out and be generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked me if I wanted to earn some money to help revitalise the family business and earn my parents’ admiration.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know how I got intoxicated by his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I went with him to the casino in a daze and bet according to the dealer’s signals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, we really won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, he persuaded me to gamble bigger and bigger until, eventually…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu furrowed her eyebrows and said: “You were drugged, weren’t you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as you said, led by the nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your family let this slide?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should have reported to the Government Office and had the matter cleared up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can’t, we can’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we go to the Government Office and the Study Palace finds out about my gambling, they definitely won’t let me stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, after losing, I got drunk and somehow…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>forced myself on a respectable woman…” Young Master Qiao confessed in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” Master Qiao was startled, he seemed completely unaware of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expression on Madame Liu’s face drastically changed, she opened her mouth to speak, but eventually didn’t dare to say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this exchange, Bai Ruozhu felt even more confident that there were indeed hidden secrets kept by Madame Liu and Young Master Qiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The woman’s family wanted to kick up a fuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It happened that Madame Liu arrived to buy the shop and stepped in to guarantee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said this wasn’t an honorable matter and it disadvantaged the woman the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She promised that I would marry her after I pass the Rural Examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did her family temporarily let me off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But every time I think about it, I get scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m afraid she’ll accuse me of assault– I can say goodbye to taking the Imperial Examination.” Young Master Qiao looked as though he’d been possessed, sobbing while spilling all his secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu glanced at Madame Liu and said, “You should tell your parents and marry the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she becomes a concubine, at least no one will hold this incident over your head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if you could be drugged once, who’s to say there won’t be a second time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you certain you did something inappropriate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be careful not to be exploited by people with ulterior motives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Qiao was a businessman and a shrewd one at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but glance at Madame Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too much of a coincidence that Madame Liu just happened to step in and vouch for him on that very day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why didn’t he know about that day’s events because he wasn’t home?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since I’ve arrived today, might as well go all the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll send my subordinates to find out who the woman is and who’s behind your colleague.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I imagine that most girls from decent families wouldn’t have as many opportunities to end up in another man’s bed, right?” Bai Ruozhu glanced at Jianqi as she finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianqi looked at Young Master Qiao, who shuddered and revealed the woman’s name and address.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianqi saluted Bai Ruozhu and then disappeared without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The color of Madame Liu’s face kept changing and she appeared quite nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only hope that Young Master Qiao would come through for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She softly called out: “Clear your mind, we still haven’t finished our business.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What business is left?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My son was framed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this matter isn’t cleared up, nobody is selling Qiao Baosheng’s shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it leads to the ruin of the Qiao Family’s fortune, I want this matter clear!” Master Qiao shouted, then turned to his son and said: “Let’s go, we’re going to report this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your dad will take care of this for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Study Palace expels you, we still have the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not like you can’t take the Imperial Examination.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu felt that it was about time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flicked her finger and sent an antidote over; Young Master Qiao slowly sobered up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was surprised at what he’d just done, he remembered everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Bai Ruozhu and said: “If you can help me find out who’s harming me, I’ll sell the shop to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Qiao, you can’t go back on your word!” Madame Liu cried anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bai Ruozhu just smiled and said: “Whether you sell to me or not doesn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you clarify the matter, you might not even need to sell the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as you continue to rent the property to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because my shop was taken back by Madame Liu at the last moment, causing my business to be unable to continue, that made me need to buy a shop urgently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Qiao glanced at Madame Liu with disgust in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you want to buy my shop to prevent Ms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai’s business from operating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How can you conduct business so unethically?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madame Liu wanted to defend herself, she wanted to say that she was avenging Liu Xianxian, but she couldn’t say too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xianxian’s matter wasn’t honorable and implied that she had planned this long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a moment, Madame Liu turned so red that she looked like a monkey’s butt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qiyu, let’s go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll accompany you to beat the drum and file a complaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We must get to the bottom of this!” Master Qiao grabbed his son’s hand and they started heading out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Qiao seemed to be somewhat nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment and said: “Dad, how about we wait until Ms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai finds out some information?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu thought for a moment and responded: “I suggest you go ahead and file a complaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you keep hesitating, the mastermind behind this might silence you permanently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if your case is handled by the Prefect, the culprit won’t dare to act recklessly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The color drained from Young Master Qiao’s face and he suddenly stood up straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, I’ll go with you to file the complaint right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I lose the chance to obtain my degree, I can still learn the trade from you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t risk the entire family’s lives because of me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father and son looked at each other, each seeing determination in the other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They left arm in arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Madame Liu was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wished she could rip Bai Ruozhu apart, but she couldn’t say much to avoid arousing the suspicion of the Qiao family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only hope that the authorities wouldn’t trace it back to the Liu family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Madame Liu secretly leaving, Bai Ruozhu quickly called another dark guard to follow, to see whom Madame Liu was going to meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madame Qiao was already crying ghastly at the doorstep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu moved forward to comfort her, then whispered: “Your son must be old enough to get married, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is his wife nowhere to be seen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To my shame, my daughter-in-law and my son divorced a while ago, specifically after Qiyu gambled for the second time and borrowed money at a high interest.” Madame Qiao choked up with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu stayed silent, she thought to herself, if it were her, she would’ve divorced too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she’d been beaten by her gambling-addicted father in her past life, she absolutely loathed gamblers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, she bid farewell to Madame Qiao, got into the horse carriage and headed towards the Government Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to observe the situation and see if the Liu Family would make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, halfway through the journey, a masked man suddenly stormed into the carriage and immediately hit her 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