Chapter 647 - 649: Killed Wu Wanqing
No one knows that she came up with the technique of cowpox vaccination, she hadn’t shared this with anyone either. Even if the butterfly claimed that she had revealed it, she could simply deny it adamantly. Moreover, would the butterfly really divulge this?
If it had been the well-known suturing technique in Danliang Country that the butterfly tried to pin on her, it would have been plausible. However, the technique of cowpox vaccination is still a mystery to Danliang Country. It would be surprising if the butterfly chose to reveal it.
Especially since, even though he had the method, he would still need to dedicate resources and energy to research it. He would be even less willing to disclose such a thing.
"It’s good if that’s not the case, but let me tell you, if, and I mean if you get caught, and he forces you to give up the suturing technique, just agree to it. Saving your life is the priority. But don’t give it all away at once, delay as much as you can and wait for rescue. Don’t worry about the future, I’ll make sure to protect you." Jiang Yichun said solemnly.
He thought that as an ancient person and an important officer in the Danliang Government Office, he should prioritize the interests of the Imperial Court and remind her not to reveal any secrets. However, his stance always seemed to ensure her safety, even if she let out their secrets, he would still protect her.
How could his words not touch her? She stared at him stunned, her big eyes gradually becoming misty.
Seeing her eyes, Jiang Yichun felt a pain in his heart, and leaning over, he kissed her passionately.
At the touch of his lips, Bai Ruozhu snapped back to her senses and tried to push him away. However, despite being thinner, he still had an astonishing amount of strength. He held her tightly, forcing her lips into his mouth and his tongue pried open her teeth, wildly sucking and caressing inside.
Their lips and teeth entwined, and she felt dizzy and embarrassed. She bit hard into his tongue in response, causing him to inhale sharply from the pain. Yet he stubbornly refused to withdraw his tongue, desperately invading every corner of her mouth as if trying to claim her entirely for himself.
Bai Ruozhu finally gave in. She had tasted the sweet iron flavor from biting him and had retaliated multiple times by nipping at his lips or tongue. Yet, he didn’t flinch or retreat, causing her to lose the resolve to continue fighting him.
The two of them seemed to be kissing or brawling, and it took a long time before they finally separated, both panting heavily.
"Fool, I did something wrong to Hai Yanghua. That’s something I owe her and the Bai Family. I’ve always felt guilty. However, no matter how guilty I feel or even how the effects of the love potion have amplified my feelings, none of it can compare to how I feel about you. Isn’t my return the best proof?" Jiang Yichun looked into her eyes, speaking passionately.
She stared at him in surprise. So, even the guilt and amplified feelings could not replace his love for her?
Her joy, like wild grass, grew crazily in her heart. All her uncertainties and insecurities vanished, leaving only the passionate emotions in her eyes.
"Ruozhu, I missed you so much." He looked at her, his voice as soft as a gentle breeze, but each word deeply resonated with her.
A fervent kiss fell once more. This time, she didn’t bite him back, but responded passionately.
Suddenly, taking advantage of him being completely off guard, she bit him hard again. This time, he inhaled sharply from the pain and she made her escape.
"Hey, are you really trying to murder your husband?" He said, holding his mouth.
Bai Ruozhu’s face showed a provocative expression, "So you thought saying a few sweet words would settle everything? What did that one-line letter mean?"
Jiang Yichun’s face fell, "That was right after the poisonous insect poison was relieved. I was a bit confused and started having wild thoughts..."
Bai Ruozhu scoffed, "No need for explanations! You think it’s over now? No way!"
"Then what do you want? As long as it appeases you, I’ll do anything." Jiang Yichun said earnestly.
Bai Ruozhu raised an eyebrow, "What if I want you to kill Wu Wanqing?"
The discussions between Jiang Yichun and Xu Huilin during the day had also reached her ears. Jiang Yichun was afraid that Wu Wanqing might harm her. Naturally, she would also share this concern, and feared even more that Wu Wanqing might harm her family. Therefore, she could only hope for Wu Wanqing’s early demise.
Usually, if people tried to plot against her, she could be on guard; she could thwart their moves. But Wu Wanqing was using poisonous insects, how could she defend against that?
Jiang Yichun was taken aback and looked somewhat thoughtful, "I also don’t want to let her go so easily. It’s just that I owe a debt of gratitude to my master and she’s his only child..."
Bai Ruozhu knew this would be the case and muttered, "Is there a way to diminish her poisonous insect techniques? She uses these techniques to hurt people and does whatever she wants, she should be punished accordingly."
This time Jiang Yichun nodded vigorously, "This, I can promise you. I’ll figure something out."
"Are you going to inform your master first? Or..." do it secretly?
"I’m not sure yet, we’ll see." Jiang Yichun furrowed his brows, this situation was truly difficult to handle.
Bai Ruozhu thought that Jiang Yichun’s idea was probably the same as hers, to covertly neutralize Wu Wanqing then categorically deny it. Ideally, they could shift the blame onto some enemy.
The two of them talked for a long time. When it was time for Dengdeng to have his night milk, Bai Ruozhu glared at him, saying, "Go and sleep, in your current condition, how are you going to protect us?"
Jiang Yichun chuckled, "I just want a warm bed with my wife and child, to sleep cuddled up with you all."
"Get lost! This is not the end of it, wait until I cool down!" With that, she pushed him out of the room and shut the door.
Jiang Yichun stood at the door, rubbing his nose. This was the first time he left through the main gate instead of jumping through the window, he felt a bit unaccustomed.
He looked up, the moon was quite full tonight. The only thing missing was his wife by his side to enjoy the moon with him, well there was always next time.
The next morning, Jiang Yichun was feeling much better, although Bai Ruozhu still barely paid any attention to him, it was not as prickly as it had been yesterday. He felt that if he pushed harder, he could soon achieve a warm and cozy life with his wife and child.
Just before noon, Chun Tao, the maid who was assigned to help Fusa, came running back in panic. She rushed inside and shouted, "Miss, something has happened. Shopkeeper Lin has been taken away by the government office!"
After marrying, "Shopkeeper Lin" referred to Fusa.
Bai Ruozhu raised her eyebrows, the government office wouldn’t arrest someone without a reason. Someone must be causing trouble again.
"What happened exactly, tell me the key points." She said coldly.
Chun Tao took a few deep breaths, "Someone accused our shop of selling inferior goods, alleging that the gemstones on our merchandise are fake and cheat the customers. The government office sent someone to arrest Shopkeeper Lin to interrogate her and they’re soon going to arrest you too, ma’am. You need to quickly think of a solution."
Upon hearing this, Bai Ruozhu burst into laughter, "There’s no way our shop’s merchandise could fail in quality. Someone must be trying to frame us with a fake, but it doesn’t matter, I have a plan."