Abandoned Woman Busy Farming-Chapter 1643: Get a Tainted Witness

Meng Jinse looked at Bai Ruozhu cautiously and said, "Sister Ruozhu, my trip to the Capital this time is concerning a marriage, so I didn’t have the nerve to announce it. Please don’t blame me, Grandma will also be going to the Capital after the New Year."

"Oh, our family is returning to our hometown for ancestor worship this year, will we not be able to meet Grandma then?" Bai Ruozhu said somewhat disappointedly.

"Grandma plans to stay in the Capital for a while, so when you return, you will surely meet her," Meng Jinse said obediently.

Bai Ruozhu noticed her caution and felt a bit sentimental, realizing they had become distant and things weren’t like they used to be when they first met.

Wang ZhenRu subtly gave Meng Jinse a look, signaling her to get to the point. Meng Jinse awkwardly glared at her, seemingly unwilling and very much troubled.

Bai Ruozhu saw all this but sighed inwardly, recognizing that Meng Jinse was staying with her maternal family and couldn’t refuse even if she didn’t want to, so she ought to be considerate of her situation.

Meng Jinse hesitated for a long time, talked about affairs in Beiyu City and shared stories from her journey, before finally mentioning matters concerning the Wang Family.

"Sister Ruozhu, I heard about the conflicts between the Wang Family and you. The cousins at home were thoughtless, please don’t take it to heart," Meng Jinse said, biting her lip after.

Bai Ruozhu smiled and said, "I won’t hold it against them. I’ve always believed in the principle of not initiating trouble if trouble isn’t brought to me first."

Wang ZhenRu chirped in, "Our family has already discussed it, we will definitely keep my elder brother in check in the future, so he doesn’t cause trouble again."

Bai Ruozhu didn’t respond, which made Wang ZhenRu anxious. Was Bai Ruozhu really not going to back down?

She quickly glanced at Meng Jinse and discreetly tugged on her sleeve, leading Meng Jinse to frown and secretly shake off her arm.

"Sister Ruozhu, I don’t know all the details, but it’s better to resolve enmities than to create them. Can’t everyone turn weapons into gifts over this?" Meng Jinse said, her face flushed.

Bai Ruozhu smiled and said, "This issue originally had nothing to do with the Wang Family. Someone spread rumors about Ruolan, and since we all hail from Beiyu City, you should know the situation with Ruolan. She’s already so pitiful and still being exploited by others; none of the Bai Family can bear that."

"Of course, I know this wasn’t orchestrated by the Wang Family, but someone implicated the Wangs and even used you as scapegoats, leading to your misfortune. Don’t you have other thoughts on this matter?" Bai Ruozhu said with a laugh.

This situation couldn’t be dismissed just like that; she had to teach Wang Chengen and Du Zhongshu a lesson. Moreover, since the Wang Family was willing to approach her, why should she let them off easily?

"Well..." Meng Jinse hesitantly looked towards Wang ZhenRu, "What Sister Ruozhu said isn’t unreasonable. It’s about time my elder brother stood up and said something."

Bai Ruozhu nodded, thinking that although Meng Jinse was restricted, her nature was good.

Wang ZhenRu appeared hesitant, "My elder brother surely won’t agree. The Wang Family can’t withstand such a blow."

Bai Ruozhu gave her a sharp look, "Afraid of them now? You certainly weren’t scared when they instigated you! Several merchants aren’t nobility or officials; does it really warrant such fear?"

Wang ZhenRu’s face turned red all the way to her neck. She knew deep down the Wang Family had declined, but she never admitted it. Now, having her facade stripped bare and her family accused of even fearing small-time merchants, how could she maintain her dignity?

No, it wasn’t just dignity. Her pride had been trampled into the dirt.

"Let’s go back and try to persuade my elder brother. After all, we daughters can’t make decisions," Meng Jinse said, somewhat at a loss.

Wang ZhenRu swayed slightly; who said daughters couldn’t be decision-makers? The woman before her was living proof—a daughter who, even after marriage, could still have a say in her family’s affairs. Didn’t her brothers respect and adore her?

Feeling a pang of envy, she asked herself why she wasn’t so fortunate.

Suppressing her bitterness, she said, "We’ll go back and persuade our family, and I hope Sister Bai can show leniency and spare the Wang Family in business."

"As long as the Wang Family is willing to testify, we will be on the same front. Why would I bully my own people?" Bai Ruozhu’s lips curled up, but Wang ZhenRu found the smile unbearably dazzling, making her feel inferior.

"Can my father’s position be restored?" Wang ZhenRu blushingly asked.

Bai Ruozhu gave her a glance and raised an eyebrow, "That’s not within my power. Your family hosted a banquet that violated the mourning regulations for the Empress’s death, which wasn’t something I framed you for. Don’t drag me into it; this matter requires the Emperor’s pardon, nothing else matters. But..."

She suddenly elongated her words but abruptly stopped.

"But what?" Wang ZhenRu asked anxiously.

Meng Jinse also said, "Sister Ruozhu, if you have a way, please help my uncle. I will make sure they apologize to you."

Bai Ruozhu laughed, "There might be a way, as long as the Wang Family is willing to testify and help clear Ruolan’s name, I’ll think of something."

"That’s only right. Ruolan is already so pitiable and shouldn’t be wronged further," Meng Jinse added.

Wang ZhenRu nodded along, "I’ll persuade my family as soon as I return."

Though she felt uncomfortable, she couldn’t deny that Bai Ruozhu seemed trustworthy when she mentioned having a solution. Once just a peasant girl from a small place, now she seemed so unattainably different. Was Bai Ruozhu the one who changed too fast, or had she always been blind to it?

After the two bid farewell, Bai Ruozhu relayed the situation to her family. Bai Zehao, with disbelief on his face, said, "Since when did my little sister become so easy-going? What happened to her promise to repay wrongs?"

Bai Ruozhu shot her elder brother a playful glare and said, "The Wang Family is just a small fry; it’s better to have them as witnesses. Besides, with Meng Jinse involved, out of respect for my godmother, I should give her some leeway."

Lin Pinger laughed, "Our Ruozhu has the kindest heart. Eldest brother, you speak nonsense. Back in Beiyu City, thanks to the Meng Family’s care, it’s only right for Ruozhu to return the favor. And if there’s blame to place, it’s on the mastermind."

Bai Zehao scratched his head and grinned, "Whatever little sister does is right."

The family laughed, but Lin Pinger pondered aloud, "Why has Meng Jinse come to the Capital now?"

"I guess she wants to marry someone in the Capital. Unfortunately, as soon as she arrived, she ran into the mourning period for the Empress. Even if she had a match in mind, she’ll have to wait a year or so. As for my godmother, it seems she’s here for marriage prospects for Meng Jinse and the younger generation; I should be receiving a letter from her soon," Bai Ruozhu replied.

"It’s a pity we’re going back to our hometown; otherwise, we could invite her over and offer some help." Lin Pinger remarked. Suddenly, she stood up and said, "Oh, I haven’t prepared my clothes for the homecoming. You go on chatting; I’ll head to the storehouse." With that, she breezed out of the room.

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