[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-726":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},537941,790,"Chapter 726 - 726 728 Falling into the water, life hanging by a thread","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-726",726,"\u003Cp>Chapter 726: Chapter 728: Falling into the water, life hanging by a thread Chapter 726: Chapter 728: Falling into the water, life hanging by a thread The buffet quickly started, with Madam Meng preparing to collect her own food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Jinxiu eagerly offered, “Grandmother, let my sister and I get it for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just let us know what you’d like to eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Meng chuckled, “I’m old, but it doesn’t mean I can’t get moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this is today’s rule, I need to do it myself, it’s more fun this way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Jinxiu and Meng Jinxia found her words reasonable, so they didn’t insist and accompanied her to get food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu carried her food plate around, introducing the dishes to everyone with a radiant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also reminded the ladies not to forget getting bird’s nest soup from the window across the room, and asked the elders like Lady Meng if they needed anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was enjoying the bustle of the party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to her business at Hot Spring Mansion, Guizhi knew many ladies and young misses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also helped Bai Ruozhu to entertain the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male guests were attended to by Bai brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was lively and everyone felt more comfortable without the usual formalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, isn’t this Xue Meiniang smaller than before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fried fish is also tiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has no bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it prepared this way on purpose?” A curious young miss asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu gave her an appreciative smile, “Most of us are walking around chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the food is too large, it’s hard to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We prepared it considering everyone’s convenience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded in agreement, saying it was a good idea as it’s much more convenient for them to eat this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu moved to her master Lin Zhenghui, chuckling, “Master, my buffet isn’t bad, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhenghui nodded, “It’s pretty good, quite relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not quite suitable for a formal gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If held outdoors, adding some games like quoits and poetry would be better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu didn’t agree with the ‘not quite suitable for a formal gathering’ but she couldn’t argue with Lin Zhenghui being an old-fashioned man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, you have a good insight indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was for a poetry conference or a flower appreciation banquet, it would be even better.” Bai Ruozhu said with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The buffet went well and the attendees were very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were usually restrained during banquets, but today they felt much more relaxed and made many new friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu also asked them to take care of the Bai family when she wasn’t home, and make sure no one bullied her family or intruded on her business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, some guests asked the waitstaff if they could book the place for a similar buffet event in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu walked over, laughing, “You could even host such flower appreciation banquets in the gardens of your own residences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weather is improving, and sunlight isn’t very harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A buffet on the lawn would be interesting, wouldn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our establishment is willing to host such buffet feasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can discuss this with Old Shen.” She also introduced Shen Lu to several interested ladies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Bai Ruozhu left Beiyu City, the custom of hosting buffets became popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The establishment enjoyed the benefits, but it was a pity that Bai Ruozhu was already on the road and couldn’t witness the scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the third day after the buffet party, Bai Ruozhu left with Little Dengdeng, accompanying Jiang Yichun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her family members were extremely reluctant to see her leave, and they accompanied them to the outskirts of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They bid tearful goodbyes, reminding the pair to take care of themselves and ensure Little Dengdeng’s safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moved by their affection, Bai Ruozhu shed a few tears, promising to write letters during her journey and return as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the emotion, Jiang Yichun felt awkward, feeling as if the Bai family was treating him as an enemy for taking their precious child away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once on the road though, he happily began to joke and tease Bai Ruozhu, treating her as if she was his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple traveled with their child, stopping only at the larger cities due to the tight schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu was not the type to let fun interfere with her schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they arrived at the pier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they boarded the boat, they could head straight to the Capital City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they approached the Capital, they would continue their journey by land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu did not suffer from seasickness in her past life, so she wasn’t worried about herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one she worried about was Little Dengdeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to her surprise, Dengdeng, seemed to enjoy being on the boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so excited that he even refused to nap in the afternoons, insisting on playing on the deck, enjoying the sound of water against the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yichun held Dengdeng on the deck, while Bai Ruozhu couldn’t sleep at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She went to the deck as well and watched her husband and son playing joyfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, two grappling hooks shot out from the side of the ship, aiming straight for Bai Ruozhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could react, she was entwined by the hooks and was quickly dragged off the ship and into the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Help!” She yelled, before being plunged into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly held her breath, but was choked by the water when the grappling hook pulled her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt very uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yichun on the ship reacted quickly, but fell short of grabbing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Dengdeng in his arms, he couldn’t jump into the river immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He urged his secret guards to chase after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed Dengdeng to the maid in the ship’s cabin, and ordered her to stay put and not to go anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also instructed four of his men to keep an eye on Dengdeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, he dived into the water to chase after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Bai Ruozhu felt herself blacking out underwater, she saw a blurry figure swimming towards her, lifting her out of the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She coughed violently, then greedily inhaled the fresh air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the person who had saved her, her eyes flashing with anger rather than gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She demanded, “Zhou Jue, will you ever stop?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Zhou Jue’s chest was above the water, his hair and cheeks dripping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water drops rolled down on his fine skin, spinning around his delicate collarbone before falling down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wet clothes stuck to his chest, revealing his flat chest, which revealed his gender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for that, anyone might mistake him for a stunningly beautiful woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ll be rid of me as soon as you help me produce that thing,” Zhou Jue teased, flirting with his eye as he tightened his grip on Bai Ruozhu’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu suddenly remembered his bisexuality and immediately felt nauseous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the water she had swallowed earlier, she couldn’t help but heave over the water surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, when she helps him get what he wants, Zhou Jue will cease to trouble her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe, that’s when she’ll meet her end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One look around, and she found her official ship was nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he planned it all along, to drag her away from everyone else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another update to follow tomorrow…\u003C\u002Fp>",1222,"2026-05-30T14:09:10.984Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","f671189885cb1ea5d88cc57e94ba5bee20e6630814a2b0438d37d5f72fcb2040","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-727","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-725",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]