Chapter 30: Chapter 30 - I Can't?

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“Forget it, let’s not think about this. Since Yue’er is here, let’s go back together later.”

Since his teacher was seriously injured and could not do revision with the students, he might as well go home.

Longyue nodded and asked, “What have you been doing these past few days?”

“Taking care of Teacher. He had been suffering from a high fever for the past few days. The doctor said that his life is in danger. Teacher used to be very helpful to me at the academy. In addition, about this matter… Cough cough, logically, I should help.

Longyue nodded. From this, it could be seen that her husband wasn’t a heartless person. Her mood suddenly improved.

“How is Teacher doing now?”

“His fever went down this morning and he regained consciousness, so even if you haven’t come over, I will still go back.” He paused for a moment before adding, “I miss my wife…”

“Hmph, don’t flatter yourself. I’m here to buy food!”

With that, she headed to the next place.

She thought this man was full of nonsense. She could not accept it!

Li Qingmu looked at his wife’s swaying back and chuckled softly before quickly following her.

‘There were people coming and going in the noisy bazaar. In a comer, two people walked out, one after another, without attracting attention.

“You’re really lucky. That noble just happens to need someone who knows how to do things to help out. As for me, I recommended you. Don’t you think you should thank me?”

The woman turned around and looked at the slightly wretched-looking man behind her with a scheming smile.

“Twill never forget Miss Zhou’s great kindness. What does that noble want me to do? I will definitely do my best even if I die 10,000 times!”

“Alright, it’s useless saying these nice things. I won’t be conveying what you said and the noble won’t listen anyway. He won’t restrain you, but when something is assigned, you have to do it, even if you die. Understand?”

“Tunderstand, I understand! That…” The man grinned and revealed a cunning smile.” Miss Zhou, look, this slut actually bought so much food. She’s been living quite a good life these past few days. Should I go and mess around?”

“You just came out of jail, so it’s not good to make an appearance. Besides, how rich can a rundown Li family be even if they earn some money? The most important thing is her husband’s imperial examination…”

‘When she said this, a resentful expression appeared in the woman’s eyes. It would have been fine if this man had a bad relationship with Longyue, but looking at the two of them, it was obvious that they were affectionate and loving. If this man made a name for himself in the future, it would naturally

benefit Longyue!

“A husband’s glory is his wife’s honor. I’m afraid that the noble is worried about this, right? But… heh heh, he’s just a little poor scholar. We can just cut off his future and let this adulterous couple fall into the dust forever, becoming dirt that everyone tramples on!”

As the woman spoke, her eyes seemed to be full of malice. At the thought that her elder cousin, who had been superior since she was young, was about to become dust, she felt extremely good. Even her words felt light.

“Miss Zhou is right. What kind of status does a noble have? And what are these two’s identities? One is heaven and the other is earth, one is a phoenix from the nine heavens, and the other is an ant that anyone can trample on. Hehehe, can they be compared? The noble only needs to move a finger to crush

them!”

“Alright, you should lie low for the next few days. When the esteemed one gives his orders, someone will naturally look for you!”

“Yes, I understand!”

If Longyue was here, she would naturally know these two people. One was Qian Yi, who had been let out of jail, and the other was her distant cousin, Zhou Zhigin.

The two of them were only two months apart in age, but it was precisely because they were the same age that Zhou Zhigin constantly compared herself to Longyue. Then she realized that she was inferior to her in every way, and gradually, she felt jealous and resentful.

Previously, when she met Longyue, she thought that she could easily manipulate her when she was down and out, so she made a few sarcastic remarks. Who would have known that the husband beside her was not a kind person and almost made a fool of her? This made her harbor a grudge!

She wanted to take revenge, but could not find an opportunity. It was not until two days ago that two people from the capital suddenly came to look for her and told her about the intention of that noble. Zhou Zhigin knew that she was going to climb up the ladder and decisively agreed to work for him.

However, she could not do dirty work. Only then did she look for Qian Yi.

“B*tch, your good days are over. Hahaha!”

With that, she laughed and left.

“Achoo!”

After Longyue and Li Qingmu finished buying things, they returned in Chai Tieniu’s ox cart. However, perhaps because the weather was gradually turning cold, Longyue inexplicably sneezed.

She sniffled and looked at him smiling beside her with slight resentment. “Why are you laughing?”

“Wife, I’m afraid that you’d offended a vile person and got stabbed in the back by someone.”

“Get lost!”

This man was too much to curse her like this!

But she felt that this matter was not that simple. Qian Yi had actually been taken away by a mysterious person, and the authorities had chosen to remain silent. This meant that the background of the person who took him away was not simple!

It was as if there was a tangled web in her mind that made her dizzy.

“Wife, don’t worry. I will definitely protect you!”

Li Qingmu suddenly had a serious expression as he tightened his grip on Longyue’s hand.

‘These words warmed her heart. Longyue glanced at him and said, “We are husband and wife. We should support each other.”

“Yes!”

‘When the ox cart arrived at the entrance of the village, there was a group of people gathered under a big pagoda tree in front of the iconic building of Qingshui Village. They were all surrounding a woman and listening to her sputter.

“Tm not afraid to tell you guys. I just watched the two of them get intimate in the cart. Aiyo, this is really against morals. I went up to say a few words to remind them not to be so loose. Guess what happened? She gave me a slap. Look, look at how badly she slapped me!”

“Tsk tsk, so swollen. How ruthless!”

“That’s right! That woman goes around hooking up with strong and healthy men outside. He he! I wonder if she’s too starved and if that man of hers can’t… Tsk, no”

“Hahaha…”

‘When Longyue and Li Qingmu arrived at the village entrance, they heard Auntie Liu talking to the villagers. Longyue didn’t think much of it, but she saw that her husband’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

“Cough, hubby, she’s spouting nonsense!”

It was really nonsense. She had nothing to do with Eldest Chai!

She was a little worried. After all, her reputation was not good in the past. Could her man have lost his mind and believed her nonsense?

She was about to say it more clearly when the man opposite her gritted his teeth and said word by word, “She said, ‘I can’t’?”

Cough… Longyue was slightly embarrassed. The corners of her mouth even twitched.. “Husband, aren’t our focus different?”