The Farm Girl's Charismatic Fortune-Chapter 50 - 48 The Truth Behind the Weak Old Masters
Chapter 50: Chapter 48 The Truth Behind the Weak Old Master’s Death
Chapter 50 -48 The Truth Behind the Weak Old Master’s Death
General Residence
The butler of the General Residence hastened back on horseback from the Ruo Family, disheveled as he leapt off the horse, just in time to encounter a group of people beating a black dog in pursuit.
The black dog, seeing the butler of the General Residence wielding a riding crop, thought he was about to be struck and rushed at him, biting his thigh.
The butler of the General Residence, in pain, flicked the riding crop, causing the black dog to yelp and dash away, barking “woof woof woof”.
The butler was terrified—he could have gotten rabies from a mad dog bite!
He quickly rolled up his trouser leg to check and luckily, his long underwear were thick enough that his skin had not been broken.
Today truly was a day of utter misfortune, for on the way back from the Ruo Family, a large tree had suddenly fallen, narrowly missing him and his horse.
Fortunately, he was quick to react, pulling on the reins, so the horse turned its head and avoided the falling tree.
Unfortunately, the horse ran into a nearby stream, and as a result, he too tumbled into the creek, ending up completely drenched!
Buffeted by the cold wind all the way, he felt himself shivering with cold, head heavy and feet unsteady!
As soon as he returned, before he could even change his clothes, he was summoned by the people sent by Mistress Zhou.
“Has everything been taken care of? Did the Ruo Family say when they will come to offer incense to the old master?” asked Mistress Zhou with unclear articulation.
“Responding to the old madam, it is done. The people from the Ruo Family said they will come over when they find the time,” replied the butler respectfully, his tone steeped in dissatisfaction toward the Ruo Family.
Mistress Zhou felt a lump of anger choked in her chest!
Again with ‘when they find the time’, it seemed the Ruo Family knew something, that indeed, their own family’s fortune had been taken back by the Ruo Family.
“When you went to the Ruo Family this time, did you notice any changes?”
The butler recounted what he had seen in the courtyard: “There wasn’t much change with the people of the Ruo Family, but life seems a lot better for them. Their courtyard was full of cured meat and rice… This year, the Ruo Family finally had a good harvest. Just one thing seemed strange to this old servant.”
“What’s strange?” Mistress Zhou quickly inquired.
“A few days ago when this old servant went to report the death at the Ruo Family, I saw their rice fields, and the crops didn’t look very promising. But today, this old servant saw the rice grains they were drying—every grain full and golden, growing splendidly.”
They really have changed their fortunes! Mistress Zhou clenched the brocade quilt over her legs, her one eye cold and fierce: the Ruo Family really did seize the luck of their loyal and brave General Residence!
The butler tentatively voiced his thoughts: “Old madam, this old servant feels something is off with the Ruo Family. Last time you took the young miss there, she nearly went insane. The old madam also had a series of misfortunes, and the old master even lost his life. This old servant’s trip there also nearly cost me my life on the way back. This old servant thinks it’s better to keep our distance from the Ruo Family.”
Mistress Zhou, enraged, smashed a teacup on the table, her face malicious as she angrily said, “Of course the Ruo Family is sinister, they have practiced sorcery, seized our family’s luck, and killed the old master! But with Master Xuan Ling here, does the Ruo Family really think they can take the aura of the General Residence? Dream on! You keep a close watch on the Ruo Family, and make sure that by the day after tomorrow when the ritual for the old master is performed, the entire Ruo Family comes over!”
The butler of the General Residence was shocked—so it was like this?!
How dare he defy the Ruo Family!
The Great General had been kind to him, once giving him a hundred taels for his mother’s treatment, and saving her life. He must avenge the Great General.
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“Rest assured, old madam, this old servant will definitely bring several people from the Ruo Family!”
“Good,” the corner of Mistress Zhou’s mouth revealed a sinister smile. Once the Ruo Family set foot in her door, she would be rid of her troubles.
Master Xuan Ling had already begun the array and spells.
She was determined to transfer all of her bodily ailments onto Granny Lei, while their Jiang Family continued to enjoy endless glory and riches.
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Just after the butler of the General Residence had left, Granny Lei returned. Watching the departing horseman, she asked, “Did someone from the General Residence come?”
Ruo Shui nodded and repeated what the butler had said.
“Mother, should I go to the General Residence and ask Doctor Qi to come back and take a look at big brother?”
Ruo Xuan waved her hand, “Dad, there’s no need to call for Doctor Qi, it’s of no use.”
Ruo Shui thought of how his third brother’s eyes were almost fully healed; his heart stirred, but he didn’t ask anything since there were too many children in the courtyard.
Granny Lei thought of something and picked up Ruo Xuan to ask, “When would Xuanbao like to go to the General Residence?”
Ruo Xuan remembered the Divine Lord Xuanyuan’s numerous warnings and said, “I’ll go and ask Brother Xuanyuan, he mentioned that their family would also send someone. I’ll go inquire.”
Having said that, Ruo Xuan ran off.
The manor that the elderly Lady Xuanyuan had bought near the village was nearly renovated by now; these days, she and Xuanyuan Que visited the village every morning to supervise the work.
Though it was called supervision, in reality, the elderly Lady Xuanyuan had become addicted to farming, spending every day with the Ruo family, harvesting peanuts and rice in the fields.
After that, still feeling unsatisfied, she started a new plot of land in the newly purchased manor, planning to grow vegetables and melons.
When Ruo Xuan arrived at the manor, the elderly lady was busy with the peas, while Aunt Yuhua was covering them with soil.
Xuanyuan Que was doing something completely at odds with his indifferent expression—he was amusing a baby silkworm with a Fusang leaf.
Those unaware would think he was simply playing with the baby silkworm, but would the War God of the Ninth Heaven be that idle?
He was actually using it as a means to nourish the Heavenly Silkworm with his spiritual power.
The shopkeeper respectfully spoke at his side, “When quelling the rebellion in Yaoding City, the old master of the Ruo Family was initially very meritorious. It could be said that the swift pacification of Yaoding City owed half its success to Deputy General Ruo.”
“However, during the last battle, he acted recklessly on his own, insisting on pursuing the enemy army with over a thousand soldiers. As a result, they fell for the enemy’s ruse, leading to more than half of the soldiers perishing. To halt the enemy’s advance and allow his soldiers to escape, he was struck by hundreds of blades and died pierced by a thousand arrows.”
“Later, the loyal and brave Great General arrived with hundreds of soldiers, capturing the enemy leader and decimating the enemy forces without leaving a single one armored.”
Xuanyuan Que, still expressionless, played with the baby silkworm, hearing a series of footsteps approaching from happy to hasty. He didn’t look up, simply saying blandly, “So, the greatest beneficiary of the battle to pacify Yaoding City was Jiang Li?”
The shopkeeper nodded, “Young master is right, though Deputy General Ruo had made great contributions previously, his reckless actions nearly ruined the entire effort. The Imperial Court was about to punish him, but it was the loyal and brave General who pleaded on his behalf, citing Deputy General Ruo’s past merits which offset his faults. This spared the Ruo Family from repercussions. Of course, as a result, Deputy General Ruo died in battle without receiving the Imperial Court’s compensation, and even died with a charge against his name. Ultimately, all the honors of the battle fell upon the loyal and brave General, who rose from a Centurion directly to a Sixth Rank Deputy General, and after numerous battle achievements, was promoted to the current Fourth Rank loyal and brave General.”
Xuanyuan Que finally raised his head, looking at the person who had run up to him, “Have you heard everything?”
Ruo Xuan nodded her little head, “I did! It must be that bad egg, the loyal and brave General, who plotted against my grandfather.”
Xuanyuan Que glanced at the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper gave Ruo Xuan a bow, then withdrew to dig pits near the elderly Lady Xuanyuan.
Xuanyuan Que waited until he was a distance away before saying, “If you want to clear the old master Ruo’s name and let him rest in peace, relying on Immortal Techniques alone won’t suffice.”
Those spells of hers could indeed ensure that the wicked received their due, but the heavens wouldn’t open their mouth to clear someone’s name or vindicate them.
Truth required investigation.
Ruo Xuan understood immediately!
After all, the heavens wouldn’t speak out.
But before investigating the truth, she still wanted to kill those bad people first!
She nodded her little head, “I get it! So when are you arranging for someone to go to the General Residence, Brother Xuanyuan? I’ll go too. I want to catch the mad dog to save my uncle.”
Xuanyuan Que, “…”
So, had he spoken in vain? Was she still planning to recklessly risk herself?
Did she even realize she was just a three-year-old human cub?
Forget it, rather than her running off on her own, it was better if he took her along.
Xuanyuan Que looked up into the sky at a particular direction where a small patch of black fog was slowly expanding. He silently calculated, “The day after tomorrow then, the timing isn’t right just yet.”
