After being abandoned, Tofu Xishi broke off the relationship

In June, the breeze blows, and the wheat waves roll, like golden ripples on the green ocean.

Su Ruanruan smiled and waved goodbye to the villagers of Shiying Village. As night fell, she finally arrived in the town and came to the inn where she stayed.

After everything was packed, a carrier pigeon landed lightly in front of her window. She carefully untied the pigeon's legs and stared at the contents of the note in the dim candlelight.

Huo Yan would never have thought that Fu Hengfeng did not have the so-called account book at all. It was just a smokescreen set up by Fu's father to save his son's life.

In the past, Fu's father had met Huo Yan alone in prison. He claimed that he still had undestroyed mining account books in his hands, which recorded in detail the income of the mine in recent years.

However, after Huo Yan took over, the silver sent to the treasury was reduced by a full 500,000 taels. It was obvious at a glance whether Huo Yan had embezzled from the treasury.

Fu's father used this as a threat to force Huo Yan to agree to two things: first, marry Fu Xinrou as his wife, and second, save Fu Hengfeng's life and continue the Fu family's bloodline.

He was also asked to swear that he would protect Fu Hengfeng's life to the death. If anything happened to him, the account book would be secretly sent to Emperor Shun.

Not only the Huo family, but even Consort Xian and Prince Yi will have trouble escaping. The consequences are so serious that they are simply unimaginable.

Although Father Fu didn't know why Huo Yan embezzled 500,000 taels of silver, he was still willing to take the risk for his two children.

He bet that Huo Yan was unwilling to present the account books to Long's case, and he also bet that Huo Yan still had some feelings for Fu Xinrou and would not threaten her life to torture Fu Hengfeng and force him to tell the whereabouts of the account books.

Su Ruanruan slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked up at the bright moon.

He had made the right bet! If Huo Yan had used Fu Xinrou's life as a threat earlier, how could he have been caught by the Fu family father and son!

If she had not been as hard as a rock, had she not executed Fu Hengfeng and threatened Fu Xinrou's life, how could she have heard the truth from Fu Hengfeng's mouth?

It turns out that what Huo Yan called "unavoidable difficulties" was actually like this!

Once, on the edge of the cliff, the Black-Faced God mentioned the five hundred thousand taels of silver. At that time, she was also wondering in her heart, Huo Yan has always been upright, how could he covet that silver?

However, these days he often went into the homes of the poor and provided them with free medical treatment, so Su Runrun naturally heard some stories from some people.

Some time ago, some families were secretly given several taels of silver by kind-hearted people at night. After receiving the silver, these families were cautious and kept silent.

But there is no wall that is impenetrable. There are always one or two gossipers who spread the news that a hero has appeared who robs the rich and helps the poor.

Su Ruanruan asked a few more questions and found that the families who received the silver had one thing in common, that is, someone in their family had been to the battlefield.

Some of them were disabled, some were buried in the mountains, and only their remains were returned. Some lost their sons, some women lost their husbands, and some children lost their fathers since childhood.

The pension from the imperial court was very meager, and having lost their ability to work, their families became impoverished and their lives were miserable.

At this point, Su Runrun finally guessed where Huo Yan spent the large sum of money.

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The beginning of midsummer and the end of July.

Su Runrun's heart sank little by little. She traveled around to seek medical treatment, while desperately searching for Mu Bai's trace.

However, she traveled thousands of miles but still could not find Mu Bai's whereabouts.

She sat down tiredly in front of the tea stall, unfolded the portrait of Mu Bai in her hand, and gently stroked his eyebrows with her fingers. She whispered softly, "Brother Mu Bai, where are you?"

The waiter from the tea stall came to serve tea, his eyes inadvertently swept across the portrait in her hand, and asked, "Miss, are you looking for someone?"

"Have you seen him?" Su Ruanruan excitedly handed the portrait in her hand to the waiter and asked anxiously, "Take a closer look. Have you seen him?"

The waiter looked at them carefully for a while and said with certainty, "I have indeed seen him. Just a few days ago, they also sat here and drank tea. The young man and his wife were outstanding in appearance, so I couldn't help but take a few more glances. I definitely wouldn't make a mistake."

Madam? Su Ruanruan knew that the girl he was talking about must be Mu Bai's wife.

"Then do you know where they went?" Su Ruanruan asked.

The waiter thought for a moment and said, "They seem to be saying that they want to live in Caixia Village for a while. Yes, Caixia Village."

Su Ruanruan handed over the silver gratefully and thanked the waiter.

She paid some money and asked someone to go to Caixia Village to get information. That night, the person brought her back the news that a couple had indeed come to Caixia Village, and the man looked exactly like the person in her portrait.

Although the man was sure that the person he saw was exactly the same as the one in the painting, Su Ruanruan wanted to take another look at him from a distance.

Her current appearance has been concealed, like a flower in the mist. Not only has her womanly attire changed, but her beauty has also been concealed by three or four points.

That night, Su Runrun tossed and turned on the couch, unable to sleep the whole night.

The next morning, just as the sun rose, she rented a carriage in the town and rushed to Caixia Village.

As they got closer to Caixia Village, Su Runrun felt more and more mixed emotions, and even felt a little homesick.

She longed to see Mu Bai, but was afraid that even if she saw him from afar, her already restless heart would be rippled again like a stone thrown into the water.

"Ma'am, we're here."

"Oh." Su Ruanruan suddenly came back to her senses.

However, when she just got off the carriage, she suddenly froze in place.

Not far away, a man in white clothes was standing like a tall poplar, holding a long branch in his hand, helping several children take down the kites hanging on the tree.

He had a focused look on his face, still as handsome as before.

The kite finally got rid of the tree and returned to the vast sky like a free bird. The children cheered and ran away.

The man turned around and happened to meet Su Ruanruan's eyes. The air seemed to freeze instantly, and even the birds in the trees were so startled that they forgot to sing.

Su Runrun's breathing suddenly stagnated. She and Mu Bai were very close, yet it seemed as if there were thousands of mountains and rivers between them.

She had never thought that she would meet him again at such a close distance. She wanted to see him from afar, just once.

Those eyes were like the bright starry sky, full of doting light, looking straight in her direction. Was he trying to recognize her?

Su Ruanruan felt a panic in her heart, and her hands clenched unconsciously in her sleeves. Her feet felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, and she could hardly move at all.

"My lady, where have you been? I was so worried about you." He walked towards Su Ruanruan quickly, his steps eager and firm.

However, when he passed by her, he only paused slightly, then brushed past her and hugged the woman behind her tightly in his arms.

The woman, carrying a backpack, smiled and said, "I just went up the mountain to pick some mushrooms. Look how anxious you are."

Su Ruanruan stood there blankly as if frozen in place, her body swaying like a leaf about to fall to the ground in the wind.

At this moment, my chest felt stuffy as if a thousand-pound rock was blocking it.

Su Ruanruan, Su Ruanruan, what are you so sad about? Isn't this something you should have expected to happen?

Do you feel sad when you see Mu Bai happy and loving his wife? Isn't this what you wish for?

Now it is enough to see with my own eyes that he is fine...

Su Ruanruan closed her eyes tightly, trying hard to suppress the endless bitterness that welled up in her heart, then she lifted her skirt, turned around and prepared to get on the carriage and leave.

However, at this moment, a clear and pleasant female voice suddenly came from behind, "Madam, you don't look like a villager here, right? Are you coming to our village to look for someone?"

The person who spoke was the young woman who had just stood side by side with Mu Bai.

Hearing this, Su Ruanruan's footsteps suddenly paused, and she changed her voice and forced a smile, "My husband and I came to Cangzhou City to do business. I happened to hear that your village has beautiful scenery, so I thought of coming to take a look."

The woman smiled brightly upon hearing this and responded enthusiastically, "I see! Madam, you have finally come to the right place! My husband and I also happened to be here to enjoy the beautiful scenery. We are currently staying at the home of my cousin, who is the head of the village."

She added, "I think you look kind, Madam. Why don't you stay for a few more days? That way, I can take you around and enjoy the beautiful scenery around here."

She stretched out her arm without restraint, naturally holding Su Ruanruan's arm, and made a naughty face at her husband, and asked coquettishly, "Isn't that right, husband?"

The man's eyes were full of affection and love, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a gentle smile, "My lady, you are right. Everything is up to you."