Chapter 47

The system didn't play riddles anymore, explaining: "It's like this, this system found that Jiang Li's body is very different from ordinary people. His root bone is excellent, which can be counted as a martial arts genius rarely seen in a hundred years. If one day he opens his Ren and Du meridians, he will be like a flying dragon in the sky, and becoming a peerless master will be easy."

Du Ruo: "..."

What ghost? Ren and Du meridians, this is not a martial arts world.

She rolled her eyes: "Next, you won't say you have some martial arts secret book that is just right for Jiang Li to practice, right?"

Unexpectedly, the system denied it: "That's not it. This system has said long ago that this system is just a medicine system, and those items unrelated to medicine are not within the service scope of this system."

After a pause, it said again: "However, if the host really wants those secret books, this system can go to other systems to dig for them, but the price will be very expensive..."

Du Ruo waved her hand: "No need, I don't have a single point now, what can I use to dig?"

Listening to Wang Bujiu's tone, Jiang Li's current martial arts should be enough, and things in the future will be discussed later.

She cut off the communication with the system, then walked into the courtyard and called the younger sister-in-law and the dog, taking them to the sandy land.

The villagers don't know yet that what is planted in the land is the super valuable Ghost Supervisor, so it is currently safe, but it is hard to guarantee that no one will have a grudge against their Jiang family's Second Branch and deliberately run over to sabotage it.

The arduous task of protecting Ghost Supervisor is left to the dog.

The dog has fast legs, high martial arts value, and endless energy, just right to consume.

Just pointing at the sandy land and explaining to the dog, Yao Yulan came down from the back mountain carrying a bundle of firewood. Seeing Du Ruo gesturing at the thin dog at home, the man and dog seemed to be planning some earth-shattering secret, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Sister-in-law, what are you doing?"

Du Ruo turned around embarrassedly: "Nothing, just... reminding it not to harm the crops."

Speaking of crops, Yao Yulan put down the firewood and pulled her to ask: "I heard people say you bought these few pieces of wasteland?"

Du Ruo said "hmm": "I sprinkled some seeds, wanting to see if there can be a harvest."

Yao Yulan choked. Du woman usually looks quite smart, how could she make such a big fool this time? Needless to say, she must have been fooled by Lin You Tian. Lin You Tian, that old fox, originally didn't like the Jiang family's Second Branch, so of course, he would scam them if he could.

Since it's bought, she shouldn't pour cold water on her, just treat it as spending money to buy a lesson.

Yao Yulan skipped this topic: "By the way, in two days it will be the birthday of the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. According to the customs of previous years, many people in the village will go to Ling'an Temple to pray for blessings. Do you want to go together?"

Pray for blessings? Du Ruo hesitated. Actually, she believes more in man conquering heaven.

"Go, go, just treat it as joining the fun." Yao Yulan persuaded with a smile: "Isn't your Jiang Li a constable now? Just go and pray to the Bodhisattva, ask the Bodhisattva to bless him with safety and good fortune, so you can be more at ease at home, right?"

Since it was said to this point, Du Ruo couldn't refuse again, so she nodded: "Okay, call me when the time comes, I don't know the way."

Yao Yulan naturally agreed fully.

Two days later, early in the morning, Yao Yulan really brought a basket of offerings.

Du Ruo followed suit, also bringing a bowl of vegetarian dumplings and two portions of snacks, plus a roasted red potato. The dumplings and snacks were for the Bodhisattva, and the red potato was for herself, to keep her full, and it didn't matter if it was cold.

Ling'an Temple was ten or eight miles away from Longquan Village. To show sincerity, most people would choose to walk there on two legs.

Before reaching the entrance of the village, they met several groups of people. Du Ruo saw Lin Qingshuang in the crowd at a glance.

Lin Qingshuang was indeed outstanding, her chest was bulging, her buttocks were large, and although her skin wasn't very white, it was tender and smooth. When she smiled, she covered the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, dignified and playful, not like the other village girls at all.

"Look at her pretentious look." Yao Yulan was very unaccustomed to her, curling her lips disdainfully: "Today is for praying for blessings, but she is wearing red and green, as if she is going to see someone."

Du Ruo smiled: "Young girl, they all love beauty."

Yao Yulan hummed: "What young girl, she is a year older than you!"

Just as she was saying this, Lin Qingshuang happened to look back. Seeing Du Ruo, she seemed stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded at Du Ruo, which was considered a greeting.

Du Ruo smiled back.

Yao Yulan hurriedly pulled her back, staying away from Lin Qingshuang: "Don't get too close to her. That girl looks pleasing on the surface, but she has many tricks in her heart. Be careful not to fall for her tricks."

"Sister-in-law, don't worry, I have a count in my heart."

In fact, the more friendly Lin Qingshuang was to her, the more vigilant Du Ruo was.

She liked Jiang Li for so many years, but was intercepted by herself. Even if she didn't hold a grudge, it was impossible to have no resentment.

It can only be said that Lin Qingshuang's scheming is very deep and good at disguising, so such a person is very terrible.

Chatting and laughing on the road, it didn't feel tired. Before noon, they finally arrived at Ling'an Temple.

Ling'an Temple was a relatively famous temple in Wutou Xian. The incense was constant on weekdays, not to mention such a major day as the Bodhisattva's birthday. Believers from several towns nearby rushed to pray for themselves and their families.

Du Ruo finally grabbed a futon and knelt down.

She put her hands together, closed her eyes, and recited in her heart: "Please Bodhisattva bless my mother with health, bless Jiang Li with safety year after year, bless Jiang Zhan with high scores in the imperial examination, bless Wan'er with no disasters, bless..."

Uh, it seems like she asked for a bit too much, and she didn't know if the Bodhisattva would think she was greedy.

After reciting twice, Du Ruo got up and gave up the seat.

Behind her was Lin Qingshuang.

"Sister-in-law Jiang, what did you pray for?" She smiled.

Du Ruo curled her lips: "It won't be effective if I say it out, so I'd better keep it in my heart."

Lin Qingshuang nodded: "That's true, then I won't tell others either, so it will definitely be effective, right?"

Du Ruo didn't commit: "How would I know if it's effective or not, I'm not a Bodhisattva."

Walking out of the main hall, Du Ruo followed Yao Yulan to several places. Yao Yulan would kneel down in front of every Bodhisattva, saying the same things, asking for the same things, and even the copper coins thrown into the merit box were the same amount.

According to her, praying to more gods will have divine protection, and worshiping a few more will definitely not be bad.

It's not bad, but Du Ruo really couldn't climb anymore.

Especially looking at the palace standing halfway up the mountain, she was completely discouraged: "Sister-in-law, why don't you go alone, I don't want to climb anymore."

Hot and tired, her legs were sore.

Yao Yulan looked at the palace and then at Du Ruo: "Then, why don't I not go."

"Don't, don't, you go yours, don't worry about me."

Du Ruo looked around and pointed to the woods not far away: "I'll wait for you there, you come find me when you're done."

The two agreed, and Yao Yulan carried the basket up the mountain.

Du Ruo walked into the woods and found a quiet corner with no one to sit down.

After running all morning, she was hungry, so she took out the roasted red potato and started eating.

After eating a few bites, footsteps suddenly sounded behind the rockery, along with the voices of two people.

"Mother, why did you pull me here?" It was a young man's voice.

Du Ruo stopped eating. This voice... is a bit familiar.

Immediately after, a woman said: "You child, why don't you listen? It's rare that Miss Jiang likes you and is willing to condescend to flatter you, and even I have received many benefits from her. Such a good marriage, where can you find it?"

"But Mother, I don't have..."

"Mother knows you don't like her, but she has money! Her father is the largest salt merchant in the county, and there is no end to the silver in his hands. Once you become his son-in-law, you won't be afraid that he won't take out money to help you."

"I can pass the exam myself..."

"Yes, you can naturally pass with your ability, but don't forget, didn't your Aman sister's father pass the provincial graduate exam back then? If it weren't for the help of his father-in-law's family, do you think he could have become our Wutou County's assistant magistrate?"

Du Ruo took a fierce bite of the red potato.

Oh, eating melon (gossip) on her own family.