The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure-Chapter 1627 - 1622: Making Amends

Chicheng County.

Song Chongjin, who has been eagerly anticipating, does not know that the respected mother-in-law he holds in high regard only remembered him today.

These days, regarding the opening of trade routes and the follow-up preparations for establishing a larger and more regulated trading market, he has been proceeding in an orderly manner.

Although calm on the surface, his heart was somewhat anxious.

Once Song Hong lifted the message blockade on him, streams of information were sent to him continuously.

He naturally learned about Song Hong’s plans and was naturally outraged.

Moreover, the news from Wang Yongzhu regarding Lady Gao’s matters was fully disclosed to him without any concealment.

Only then did Song Chongjin understand.

He couldn’t say exactly how much he hated Lady Gao.

But as for forgiving Lady Gao, he couldn’t do it either.

From the information Wang Yongzhu transmitted, he also realized that Song Hong had suspected Lady Gao and had even acted against her.

Given Song Hong’s character, Lady Gao’s future days would surely be very difficult.

Of course, if he hinted something in front of Song Hong, Song Hong might act for him, but this matter would become his leverage.

Or perhaps, Song Hong already knew everything, and at this moment acted against Lady Gao, letting Yongzhu see it, intending to let Yongzhu inform him indirectly.

Everything in the Duke Weiguo Residence couldn’t be concealed from Song Hong, nor could Song Chongjin’s thoughts be hidden from him.

His strength, and everything was laid out there, both as a warning and a clear message, Song Chongjin’s current achievements were too insignificant to shake him.

Song Chongjin sneered, indeed Song Hong’s tactics and intellect were formidable, but so what?

Although he couldn’t match in strength now, he was still young, with plenty of time and opportunities; once the trade route issue was resolved, in a few years, who would be more powerful was still uncertain.

Thus, he only waited patiently, completely unintentional to interfere in those past matters of Duke Weiguo.

Calculating the time, Gu Changque’s wedding should be finished, and in a few days, the Emperor should also be showing his stance.

In roughly another month, Yongzhu and mother-in-law would be able to return!

Wang Yongzhu stayed at the Gu Family for half a day and only returned after lunch.

Having just returned to the residence, naturally, she needed to show her face at the Gao Residence.

Upon entering Lady Gao’s main courtyard, Wang Yongzhu immediately sensed an unusual atmosphere.

Those serving Lady Gao saw her as if they were seeing a savior, crowding around her: "Wife of the Heir-Apparent, you’ve finally returned; Madam has been waiting for you all afternoon!"

Wang Yongzhu was taken aback, Lady Gao appeared completely disinterested yesterday, and now she was waiting for her?

Suddenly remembering that she originally planned to inform Lady Gao yesterday, she immediately understood; although she hadn’t told her, Lady Gao also had her own information channels.

Not to mention, the matter with Sixth Master Gao was truly a scandal; even the Gu Family, busy all day yesterday, had already heard rumor today.

Old Lady Gu was still sighing, saying that the only regret County Monarch Rongyi had in her life was marrying a man like Sixth Master Gao.

After all, County Monarch Rongyi belonged to Old Lady Gu’s generation; although they had no camaraderie, as one ages, fewer people of the same generation remain, inevitably feeling some emotion.

Not to mention that Sixth Master Gao’s conduct was indeed absurd.

Old Granny Zhang specifically advised Wang Yongzhu that even if Lady Gao was bedridden, managing the Song Family, they should interact less with the Gao Family; if anything arose, let the women by Lady Gao’s side handle it.

Thinking it over, Lady Gao acted this way perhaps because she knew Sixth Master Gao’s fate.

As for her seeking Wang Yongzhu, could she have guessed Wang Yongzhu’s actions from the other day?

Contemplating it, Wang Yongzhu showed no emotion, merely nodding in acknowledgment, letting others lead the way into Lady Gao’s room.

Though Lady Gao was tired in the morning, she was preoccupied, having only been dazed for a while, she had been forcing herself to stay alert, waiting for Wang Yongzhu to return.

Seeing her at this moment, Lady Gao’s eyes suddenly shone brightly.

Staring at Wang Yongzhu for quite some time before speaking: "Was it you—"

Beside them, the confidant nursemaid Sister Qian, hearing this, promptly led the servers out, leaving the two to face each other.

Wang Yongzhu glanced at Lady Gao, candidly admitting: "If you’re referring to Sixth Master Gao’s matter, indeed, it was me!"

The needle she had applied was not casually pinned; to someone like Sixth Master Gao, never being able to live as a man might indeed be the greatest pain and torment, right?

As for his stroke, paralyzing half his body, that really isn’t her fault; it merely resulted from Sixth Master Gao’s poor health.

Lady Gao originally harbored resentment, waiting for Wang Yongzhu’s return to ask her if she had truly done it.

With Wang Yongzhu’s straightforward confession, aside from confirming it was indeed her, Lady Gao didn’t know what to say next.

After a long pause, she found her voice: "Why did you help me? Do you not, do you not hate me?"

Wang Yongzhu scoffed: "I wasn’t helping you! I just couldn’t stand a scumbag like Sixth Master Gao and gave him a lesson! As for hating you? Can’t say so! The one qualified to say they hate you is not present here now!"

Lady Gao’s face turned pale, revealing a bitter smile: "You’re right! But I still want to thank you! You know my current situation; if there was any dissatisfaction, it would be that he could still live at ease! No matter your reasons, your actions turning him into this state have greatly relieved me! It relieved a fierce resentment in me—"

Wang Yongzhu had no desire to continue talking with Lady Gao, interrupting her: "Is this why you sought me? If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going!"

She started to walk, Lady Gao’s voice reaching as she was about to leave the room: "Don’t leave! I have a few more words—"

Wang Yongzhu halted but did not turn back.

"My situation now, you and I both know clearly; without accidents, I will likely be old and die in this courtyard. I am alone, childless, without anyone to trust and rely on; this is the sadness of my life and my sinful retribution!"

"You relieved the bitterness in my heart, you avenged me against that person. I feel gratitude toward you! And I owe you! When I married into the Song Family, it was with an extravagant dowry, including my mother’s dowry, which is rather substantial. I know you and your husband disdain this, but it’s the only thing I can present."

"All these things are yours and your husband’s, as atonement for the sins I committed. In the days ahead, I shall be in prayer before Buddha daily to redeem my sins!"

Lady Gao’s voice echoed hauntingly.

Wang Yongzhu’s eyes flickered with surprise, not expecting Lady Gao would say something like this.

Understand that what she owned, alongside the legacy left by County Monarch Rongyi, was a fortune; even if nothing else, just laying in those possessions, indulging wantonly, could sustain Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin for a lifetime.

Would Lady Gao really give it all away? It surely couldn’t be that simple, right?

Wang Yongzhu smiled: "Madam’s possessions should be left to others—" She said, ready to leave.

Lady Gao panicked, exclaiming: "Don’t you want to know the truth behind the Qi Family’s downfall?"