Chapter 998 - 1000 - s Thinking about my woman, courting death!_1
"Achun!" Bai Ruozhu finally recognized the person coming and exclaimed with excitement.
Jiang Yichun turned his head and gave her a gentle smile, then when he turned his head back to Yang Hongwen, his face instantly became as if it had frosted over, so much so that even Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but marvel at the speed of his expression change.
"Her husband is me, my surname is Jiang. What, do you have a problem with that?" Jiang Yichun’s aura suddenly rose, and being tall as he was, he looked down at Yang Hongwen with a sense of superiority, making Yang, who had been oddly smug just moments before, seem like a chick in comparison.
The onlookers were all somewhat excited, Yang Hongwen had publicly flirted with a respectable woman and now her husband had arrived, this was going to be quite the show.
But some were also worriedly looking at Jiang Yichun and Bai Ruozhu, feeling that it was their bad luck to run into Yang Hongwen.
Bai Ruozhu, watching Yichun’s figure, had a happy smile at the corners of her mouth. He stood before her, like a copper wall and iron barrier, shielding her from all dangers, keeping her safe in his heart.
Yang Hongwen happened to see her smile, and although he previously thought the woman too cold, lacking in charm, he now saw differently. But thinking that her smile was because of the big man in front, his displeasure grew. Given the Yang Family’s position in the Capital, couldn’t he snatch an outsider to become a concubine?
"Of course I have a problem! Where do you think you came from, bumpkin, to dare speak to me, Young Master Yang, like this?" Yang Hongwen said, puffing up his chest like a fighting cock, but no matter how much he puffed himself up, he still wasn’t as tall as Jiang Yichun.
Bai Ruozhu found it funny to watch from behind. She wasn’t worried about Jiang Yichun coming to blows with Yang Hongwen. If she beat up Yang Hongwen, so be it. He was just a relative who once supported King Rui against the current Emperor. What was there to be proud of? Didn’t he realize that the Yang Family was in imminent danger?
"Talking to a monkey like you is exhausting, my neck hurts," Jiang Yichun said with a cold laugh, lifting a hand, and the onlookers saw Yang Hongwen scream as he flew out like a broken kite.
"Get lost! From now on, whenever you see my wife, you give her a wide berth, or else I’ll beat you every time I see you!"
A collective gasp arose. Was this person too fierce, or what? He struck someone right in the Capital City, and not just anyone but the young master of the Yang Family! Really, was he not afraid?
"Young man, better leave quickly. You just arrived in the Capital City and don’t know that man is untouchable," an elderly onlooker warned Jiang Yichun kindly.
Jiang Yichun saluted to the elder, saying, "Thank you for your concern, elder, but don’t worry about us."
The elder sighed, thinking to himself that young people are too impulsive and don’t listen to advice.
Yang Hongwen was on the ground crying out in pain while his family servants hurried to his aid. He pointed at Jiang Yichun and said, "You... you’re really tired of living! Just you wait for me!" Then he pushed a servant beside him, "Go get people, tell my father I’ve been beaten!"
After he finished speaking, he again clutched his chest and moaned in pain.
Jiang Yichun looked down on him disdainfully and said, "I’m not waiting around for you. Tell your father to go to the Bai Family’s residence on Xuefu Road to apologize. Tell him my name is Jiang Yichun!"
Saying this, Jiang Yichun took Bai Ruozhu’s waist and turned to leave. No matter how fierce he had been just a moment ago, as soon as he touched his wife, he immediately softened. The onlookers who witnessed his quick change of demeanor were amazed, secretly thinking that this young man genuinely adored his wife.
"I’ll take you back to the Residence," Jiang Yichun said softly beside Bai Ruozhu.
The smile didn’t leave Bai Ruozhu’s face as she responded, "Alright."
Seeing the traces of blood on her hand, he immediately tore a piece from his clothing to wipe her hand, not minding getting his clothes dirty. His gentle actions left the onlookers spellbound.
Bai Ruozhu shook her head in embarrassment, "Stop wiping, just have a good wash later."
Seeing that wiping wasn’t doing much anyway, he then helped her onto the horse carriage and paid respects to Bai Yihong and his wife, Bai Zepei, aboard; he also embraced his precious son.
Dengdeng hadn’t seen his dad for several days and was excitedly dancing with his hands and feet.
At that moment, Lightning brought over a horse, and Jiang Yichun said with a smile, "You little rascal, why won’t you let go? Do you want to ride a horse with your dad?"
Dengdeng’s eyes shone while looking at Jiang Yichun’s tall steed; Jiang Yichun laughed loudly as he scooped Dengdeng up and leapt onto the horse. Dengdeng clapped his excited little hands and laughed exceedingly happily, shouting, "Horse, horse!"
Bai Ruozhu was startled and scolded him with a glance from behind the carriage curtain, saying, "You’re being too mischievous, it’s not safe for Dengdeng to ride a horse at such a young age."
Jiang Yichun said with a smile, "Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of our son."
Onlookers were once again taken by the adorable Dengdeng and privately remarked that the couple was so good-looking and their child so charming. It would be such a shame if the Yang Family harmed them.
Yang Hongwen was still lying on the ground grunting. Enduring the dull pain in his chest, he said, "Aren’t you pretty tough? Then don’t run away. Are you scared of our Yang Family now?"
Mounted on his impressive steed, Jiang Yichun looked even more condescendingly at Yang Hongwen sprawled on the ground. He swept a cold glance at Yang Hongwen as if looking at an ant, then flicked his whip toward him, "Keep an eye on yourself, or next time I won’t mind gouging out those rat eyes of yours!"
After that, he held his son and led the way on horseback.
The Yang Family’s coachman had his leg bandaged up, and by now had already led the horse carriage aside to clear the way; he dared not block Jiang Yichun’s path, much less interfere with the husband of his benefactor.
Fan Siniang, displaying good sense, made way with her own horse carriage, then approached Yang Hongwen, who was still crying out in pain and swearing. Smiling cheerfully, she said, "They clearly aren’t running away. Have you ever seen anyone flee so leisurely? I bet your dad will surely come to apologize. Shall we make a bet?"
Yang Hongwen, with tears coming out from the pain and his eyes reddened, cursed, "Fan Siniang, you bastard, stop kicking someone when they are down. When has our Yang Family ever been afraid of anyone? Apologize to that bumpkin? Have you gone mad from all the reading?"
"I think he’s pretty formidable, able to take you down and all. Maybe your dad will even have to come begging with a plastered face," said Fan Siniang, laughing heartily as if she could already envision the scene.
"Bullshit! Fine, let’s bet, let’s bet on that new courtesan your dad just got!" Yang Hongwen was in such a state, yet still had women on his mind.
A look of contempt appeared on Fan Siniang’s face; Yang Hongwen had even taken an interest in her father’s woman. However, that courtesan had been a gift to her dad from someone else, and her mother couldn’t wait to send her away. So, a bet it would be, and besides, she was highly likely to win.
"Alright, if you lose, you’ll compensate me with your dad’s Broken Void Bow!" said Fan Siniang.
Yang Hongwen was stunned and didn’t immediately respond. Fan Siniang, however, started laughing beside him, "What, you don’t dare to bet now? Are you afraid your dad will really have to go and apologize?"
Suddenly, Yang Hongwen’s expression turned very ferocious as he said loudly, "Let’s bet then, who’s afraid of whom? Just don’t welsh on it when the time comes!"
"Alright, it’s a deal," Fan Siniang said, her smile shining brightly.