Picking Up a General to Plow the Fields

Chapter 423: Return

Lian Fang Zhou turned her head, too lazy to look at her.

“Who are you looking for when you’re about to die!” Zhao Ru Jun was instantly furious and raised her hand to slap Lian Fang Zhou’s face.

However, just as the wind of Zhao Ru Jun’s raised hand gently brushed her cheek and Lian Fang Zhou’s heart froze, thinking that she would definitely get revenge for this, Zhao Ru Jun’s hand froze.
Squeezing her hand into a fist, the other girl forced herself to relax.

She didn’t hit her!

Lian Fang Zhou was surprised and suddenly a little uneasy.

Zhao Ru Jun not hitting her, this was definitely not suddenly developing a conscience.
There must be another reason.

Sure enough, Zhao Ru Jun sneered: “Come in, change her clothes!”

Two maids working lake-green dresses and side buns suddenly appeared from the side, softly accepting Zhao Ru Jun’s order.
One of them took out a handkerchief and quickly pressed it over Lian Fang Zhou’s mouth and nose.

Lian Fang Zhou glared at Zhao Ru Jun angrily before her eyes darkened from lack of air and she passed out.

This bitch didn’t even use a drug!

When she woke up, the first thing she saw was Ah Jian.

She quickly sat up and glared at him, “Where is that goddamn Zhao Ru Jun!”

She was very calm, not afraid at all.
Usually, the first thing a person would do in this situation would be to freak out but she trusted him wholeheartedly.
There was a lot of pressure on him.

Ah Jian glanced at the indigo geometric pattern rug.

This time, it was Zhao Ru Jun who was lying on the ground.

Lian Fang Zhou lifted the quilt and was about to get out of bed when Ah Jian jumped up and pressed her quilt down hard! “Fang Zhou!” He shouted, his face red.
He didn’t dare to look directly at her, only coughed and said in a low voice: “You, don’t be impulsive! You, let’s put your clothes on first…”

Lian Fang Zhou suddenly realized that she was only wearing her middle clothing.
Although they were still long sleeved, in this era it was the same as being naked.

Her face turned red with embarrassment, and she mumbled: “Oh.”

Ah Jian sighed silently with relief and got up abruptly, walking to the side room as if he was running away.
It was like he was afraid Lian Fang Zhou would catch him if he didn’t move quickly.

She couldn’t help but cover her face and cough a few times.
Then she pulled on her clothes, trying to hold back her laughter.

It was then that she realized that the middle clothes that Zhao Ru Jun had prepared for her were very good quality.
This poisonous bitch was not so kind so there must be something shameful she was plotting!

“Ah Jian, I’m finished.” Lian Fang Zhou called in a low voice after changing back into her clothes.

With a low ‘ok’, Ah Jian walked out with his head lowered.
The blush on his face had not completely disappeared and his expression was still embarrassed.
He didn’t dare to look at her at all.

Lian Fang Zhou forced herself not to laugh.
She suddenly had a little more confidence and certainty about being the master of this guy in the future!

He was so shy!

Lian Fang Zhou didn’t dare to tease him for fear that Ah Jian could become angry.
And it was not a good time at the moment.

As if she hadn’t noticed his expression, she frowned and said: “Do you know what’s going on? What did Zhao Ru Jun want to do?

Ah Jian’s expression recovered slightly and he said: “Do you know that the country magistrate and his wife are here to buy incense today? The room we are in is their room.”

Lian Fang Zhou was stunned and her face went pale.
“You mean, you mean she—”

Ah Jian nodded.
“It seems the letter was correct: without the consent and cooperation of the magistrate’s wife, Zhao Ru Jun would not have such great ability!”

Lian Fang Zhou felt a chill in her heart.
This was to create the illusion of her climbing into the magistrate’s bed?

And then? Even if she didn’t want the magistrate to take responsibility, he couldn’t just ignore it, right? Otherwise, wouldn’t it hurt his reputation?

She was just a rural girl, who would still respect the wishes of a little girl like Fang Zhou?

At that time, whether she was willing or not, she would have to enter the country magistrate’s back courtyard!

For the county magistrate’s wife, it would be simple to control a woman like her that had no background!

Even if she blatantly ordered someone to kill her and then casually reported that she died of an ‘illness’, who would stand up for her?

“Why did the county magistrate’s wife—”  Lian Fang Zhou asked, half in shock, half in anger.
Then she gritted her teeth.
“The cotton.”

If the county magistrate accepted her into his inner courtyard, not only would all of her credit go to him but also all the money she earned would be his as well!

This was a great way to gain fame and fortune! No wonder the magistrate’s wife was willing to do such a sinister thing with Zhao Ru Jun!

And she was afraid that the county magistrate was aware of their plan.
Obviously he wouldn’t refuse and would turn a blind eye.

“These goddamn bastards!” Lian Fang Zhou seethed.

“Fang Zhou!” Ah Jia stepped forward and wrapped her in a hug, gently patting her.
Softly, he assured her: “Don’t be angry, they won’t succeed!”

“Yes! They can’t succeed.” Lian Fang Zhou smiled slowly.
She looked up at him and said: “Ah Jian, I—”

“It’s okay, I know what you want to say.” Ah Jian smiled gently.
“The account between us will be settled slowly in the future.” He looked at Zhao Ru Jun, “How do you want to deal with this person?”

She sneered: “How to deal with her? Isn’t there a ready-made, cheap method? The time and place are just right.
If I don’t take advantage, it’d be too bad, don’t you think?”

Ah Jian laughed, nodding seriously: “This makes sense!” Smiling, he said, “Hurry up, I’ll wait for you outside!”

Lian Fang Zhou grabbed him, “Where can I get so much strength by myself? You can help carry her to the bed!”

Ah Jian frowned, looking at the unconscious Zhao Ru Jun with disgust.
Reluctantly, he agreed: “Alright.”

In fact, Ah Jian could easy carry Zhao Ru Jun but he really didn’t want to do it and Lian Fang Zhou also didn’t want him to do it.
Together, they lifted Zhao Ru Jun up.

“I’m leaving!” Ah Jian turned around.

Lian Fang Zhou nodded, stuffing Zhao Ru Jun into place.
With great effort, she took off her clothes and hairpins and covered half her face with her long hair before pulling the quilt over her.

After she was done, she stood beside the bed and smiled coldly.

No matter if there is anything between Zhao Ru Jun and the country magistrate, as long as he entered the room alone, there would be no going back.

Ah Jian retreated quietly with Lian Fang Zhou to the bamboo forest behind the temple.
Smiling, he asked: “Do you want to stay and watch the fun?”

“No need!” Lian Fang Zhou shook her head, looking disgusted: “It’s just a dog blood drama, let’s not watch it! Let’s go home!”

Ah Jian laughed and raised his eyebrows: “Alright, let’s go back!” She was right, this kind of drama was really disgusting.