Chapter 2977 - 2978: Keep an Eye on Your Man

Chapter 2977: Chapter 2978: Keep an Eye on Your Man

Little Dengdeng is a responsible and compassionate child who promptly said he wouldn’t always stay inside the house anymore. Consequently, for a long period afterward, many people saw the son of the Bai Family and Jiang Family taking a strangely shaped cat for a walk on the street. They had only seen others walking dogs, never cats.

Yet many people thought Jiang Yichun’s little son looked truly handsome, like a carved jade statue. His cat was also quite striking, and some even painted this scene into New Year pictures, which became unexpectedly popular, lasting for several years. As Bai Chengtai grew older and saw these New Year pictures, he felt quite embarrassed, as teenagers tend to be a bit vain.

...

The next day, everything was ready. The Xue Family held a simple ceremony, inviting only a few relatives, and no outsiders.

The Xue Family had not yet completed the funeral before hosting a happy event, so they didn’t set off firecrackers. Xue Wenyuan explained to the family members that the wife’s spirit had clashed with something, causing consecutive deaths in the family. Therefore, they consulted a master for divination, which advised them to have the children marry to ward off misfortune.

Behind closed doors, he confided to others that Wei Jiu was a relative of the Bai Family and held a position at court, deeply respected by the emperor.

This was all to make his daughter’s hasty marriage less embarrassing, so Bai Ruozhu and others were aware of the situation, but none exposed him.

Everyone enjoyed the wine feast noisily, and the newlyweds entered the bridal chamber.

Though Wei Jiu remained composed, he was indeed nervous inside. What if she was too forward?

However, his master gave him a packet of drug powder to use only if necessary.

"Husband, I am still unwell, I fear I cannot..." Xue Zhi blushed, speaking in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz.

Wei Jiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "I understand, my dear, you must recuperate well and recover swiftly."

"Okay." Xue Zhi’s face turned even redder, shy like a new bride.

...

That night, Bai Ruozhu and her group stayed at the Xue Residence. The following morning, the newlyweds offered tea; Wei Jiu presented it to Gao Zhou and Chushuang, with Gao Zhou acting as Wei Jiu’s uncle.

Seeing his daughter’s good complexion, Mr. Xue sighed deeply with relief and handed them red envelopes.

"I never thought we could facilitate such a lovely union, it’s truly wonderful." Bai Ruozhu said while also gifting Xue Zhi.

Xue Zhi curtsied her thanks, obediently slipping on the bracelet Bai Ruozhu gifted onto her wrist. Ao Song’s eyes twinkled, everything was going smoothly.

"Let’s wait one more day and then set off." Bai Ruozhu said.

Mr. Xue appeared surprised, "Isn’t it too rushed? Why not wait until the seventh day funeral of my wife?"

It’s just waiting one more day, refusing would seem insensitive, so Bai Ruozhu nodded in agreement.

"Moreover, Wei Jiu has duties in the Capital, and my sister-in-law must recuperate. Taking them to the Western Regions would be too harsh, so Yichun and I decided they should stay with Mr. Xue for a few days and then return to the Capital." Bai Ruozhu continued.

Hearing this, Mr. Xue beamed with satisfaction, clearly pleased with the decision.

However, Xue Zhi bowed her head, looking quite shy. Was her face showing a hint of resentment?

"How dare I cause my husband to delay his duties?" Xue Zhi said.

"Wei Jiu cares for you. Initially, he wanted you to stay home to recover and would fetch you after our return, but considering your newlywed status, I couldn’t bear the thought of you being apart for so long, hence this compromise." Bai Ruozhu replied with a smile.

"Thank you, Master and Brother-in-law, for your understanding." Wei Jiu responded, being cooperative.

Xue Zhi couldn’t say much more and simply hummed lightly, undoubtedly planning something else.

Bai Ruozhu signaled Wei Jiu, saying: "You two accompany Mr. Xue; meanwhile, we’ll get busy."

"Okay."

After Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun stepped outside, they began discussing how to lure the snake out of its nest.

Bai Ruozhu suddenly turned to the Eternal King, "Aren’t you going to keep tabs on your man?"

"What do you mean my man?" The Eternal King thought she meant his subordinates, weren’t they all sent back to the country?

But he quickly realized Bai Ruozhu was referring to Ju Si.

"Why watch him?" The Eternal King asked in bewilderment.

"Just keep an eye on him, why the questions?" Jiang Yichun said impatiently.

The Eternal King grunted twice, "If I’m unwelcome, just say so."

He left immediately, thankfully, not completely foolish. Returning, he secretly monitored Ju Si.

What does she mean by calling him my man, why does it sound so peculiar?

"Mother, why not tell everyone you’ve gone to catch the villain while I’m in the room studying the mechanical box? She’ll surely come to steal it, thinking I’m an easy target since I’m a child." Little Dengdeng suddenly proposed.

Bai Ruozhu glared sharply, "You brat, don’t think so highly of yourself, you’re hardly big enough to be bait, isn’t it too dangerous?"

"You’ll be hiding in the shadows to protect me, I’m not afraid." Little Dengdeng confidently replied.

"No way, take your cat for a walk and don’t leave the yard." Bai Ruozhu dismissed him, thinking kids shouldn’t get involved regardless of how capable they seem, it’s simply too dangerous.

"She’ll definitely try to steal and create opportunities, so we’ll turn this plot back on her." Jiang Yichun stated.

Bai Ruozhu nodded, "Alright."

...

Meanwhile, over there, the Eternal King saw Ju Si secretly writing a letter and sending it off with a messenger pigeon. He stayed outside, using inner strength from his fingertips to shoot down a pigeon with a whistle.

"Roast pigeon tonight, and it’s still warm." The Eternal King remarked.

Ju Si glared at him, "You..."

The Eternal King took the note from the pigeon’s leg, finding it read: "Departure tomorrow, in Bai Ruozhu’s possession."

He tossed the pigeon aside, pocketed the note, and suddenly jumped to confront Ju Si.

"Impressive, you dare to deliver messages, think I won’t beat you to pulp!"

Ju Si howled in pain, covering his head and shouting, "Dare you release my acupoints, then we’ll settle it!"

The Eternal King kicked him, "You think I’m stupid? No chance! You can’t beat me anyway, why bother a fair fight?"

Bai Ruozhu and others arrived to witness the scenario, overhearing the dialogue, all getting a bit exasperated.

Gao Zhou even buried his face in his hand. Was this the goofy yet endearing Little Luzi he knew back then, how did he become so rough? ℯℯ𝘭.

The Eternal King brutally pummeled Ju Si with not a hint of mercy, leading to Ju Si pleading for mercy.

"Enough, enough, I won’t send messages anymore, just stop!"

The Eternal King punched him thrice, "You think you have the chance? Honestly now, how many messages did you send before?"

"You all monitored so closely, I had no opportunity, just barely found one now!" Ju Si nearly cried, seriously what seemed like a chance, guarded by someone appearing dim-witted yet secretly keeping tabs.

Bai Ruozhu and others stepped forward, and the Eternal King immediately questioned Bai Ruozhu, "How did you know he’d send messages?"