A husband found in the village? I bought a regent for a penny!

Chapter 389 Forced Repayment of Kindness

Lu Jing smiled, her fingers cupping the teacup, and said, "I asked the doorman, and he said you two went out early this morning and aren't home."

"I inquired about the destination, but the gatekeeper only said he didn't know."

"I thought I'd wait a little longer and try my luck, and sure enough, you returned shortly after."

He Jinglan and Gu Xixi exchanged a glance.

Almost forgot.

Last night, the two of them didn't go home; they went to a place like Pingkangfang, a place known for its extravagance and debauchery.

The servants of the He family were all well-mannered and kept their mouths shut.

It was impossible for him to tell the truth to Lü Jing, a complete stranger.

He Jinglan laughed awkwardly and said, "Yes, at least I didn't make you come for nothing."

Thinking that Lü Jing might not have eaten breakfast, he asked the maids to bring some snacks.

Gu Xixi asked Lü Jing, "Did you take care of everything at home when you went back this time?"

Lu Jing nodded. "Yes, I have claimed my father's remains and buried my parents together."

"A Buddhist ceremony was held to comfort them."

As she spoke, her eyes dimmed and her voice choked with emotion.

However, not wanting Gu Xixi and He Jinglan to be sad, she cheered up and smiled:

"The current county magistrate is a good official, leading the entire county government office without sleep for two days and nights."

“Register and sort out all the wrongful cases related to the Fan family.”

“There are also some aggrieved parties who only dared to appear after seeing Fan Dongping fall from power.”

"Although Fan Dongping had already died and been brought to justice, the county government still investigated and concluded each case one by one."

"After all of Fan Dongping's assets have been inventoried, they will be returned to the victims one by one."

"I was among the first to receive it."

Gu Xixi and He Jinglan both breathed a sigh of relief, happy for Lü Jing.

Lu Jing was willing to risk her life and her entire life to avenge her parents and clear their name.

Although the deceased can never return, the ending cannot be described as happy.

But this matter has finally come to a conclusion.

From now on, Lü Jing can move forward without any worries.

Gu Xixi said, "You took back your own tea garden and house."

"As long as I start making a living again, my daily life should not be a problem."

"If you have any questions about caring for the tea trees, you can ask me."

She paused, then smiled and said, "Although I should be returning to the Northwest in a few days."

"However, I should come to the capital again from time to time in the future."

“When I’m not around, you can write to me or come to Jinglan for help.”

He Jinglan chimed in, "We live close by, so it's easier for you to find me."

Lu Jing smiled and looked at the two of them. After they finished speaking, she said, "Actually, it doesn't have to be so complicated."

"I'll just go with Xixi."

He Jinglan asked in confusion, "You're going with Xixi? To the Northwest?"

"Don't you want your own home anymore?"

Lu Jing said, "I have already sold the tea plantation."

Gu Xixi and He Jinglan exclaimed in unison, "What?"

"sold?!"

Lu Jing nodded, her expression different from when Gu Xixi first met her.

Now her eyes are serene, radiating confidence that she is in control of everything.

"I will follow my benefactor and repay her for the rest of my life."

Lu Jing looked at Gu Xixi seriously, "These words weren't spoken in a moment of panic, and you can't just leave it at that."

After hearing this story, He Jinglan clicked her tongue and said, "You really want to repay Xixi with your body?"

Lü Jing smiled, "Yes, you could say that."

Gu Xixi waved her hand helplessly, "The difference in meaning is huge."

He Jinglan was still very curious and asked Lü Jing with great interest, "Besides the tea plantation, did you sell everything else?"

Lü Jing replied, "Only the old house at home is left unsold. I'm letting a relative stay there temporarily, just to help look after the house."

"That way, every year during Qingming and Hanshi festivals, when my parents want to come back for a visit, they can always find their way home."

He Jinglan nodded and sighed, "You really are determined to go all in and leave with Gu Xixi."

Lü Jing raised her head and said, "Of course."

He Jinglan smiled and said, "I support you!"

"You two wait a minute," Gu Xixi said, raising her hand to interrupt the conversation.

She looked at Lü Jing and said seriously, "You said you would follow me for the rest of your life."

"Don't you want to live your life according to your own heart and be free?"

Lü Jing blinked. "Yes."

"Following you won't cause any problems."

He Jinglan clapped her hands and said, "That's right, Xixi, didn't you say you needed the most capable and trustworthy helper?"

"Who is more suitable than Jingjing right now?"

"Yes, yes!" Lü Jing nodded vigorously.

He Jinglan continued to persuade, "Look, you need help. Jingjing needs to repay a debt of gratitude."

"At the same time, she can temporarily leave this place of sorrow."

"She accompanied you in building your career, and at the same time, she learned skills and gained a foothold in the world."

"Tell me, where else can you find such a win-win situation?"

"Xixi, just say yes."

He Jinglan gave her a wink, and Lü Jing understood, immediately pleading pitifully:

“Master, I have sold all my possessions.”

"Although I have some money, it's not enough to last a lifetime."

"I want to work for you."

Gu Xixi hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay."

"However, the Northwest is quite different from here. If you can adapt..."

"If a suitable opportunity comes along in the future, it would be good to use the money I have to start a business for myself."

Lü Jing was overjoyed. "Then it's settled!"

Gu Xixi glanced sideways and realized that he had indeed been faking his pitifulness.

With the matter resolved satisfactorily, He Jinglan was also very happy and decided to let Lü Jing stay.

From now on, this girl belongs to Gu Xixi.

He Jinglan ordered people to clean up the side room.

Lianxing took Lü Jing to settle in, and only then did He Jinglan turn to Gu Xixi.

“My brother has been coming to Yuzhuyuan these past few days, asking about our whereabouts.”

"If I'm not mistaken, there's someone else who wants to know these things."

She rested her chin on her hand, a half-smile on her face, and asked, "So... what exactly happened between you two?"

“I waited for you outside the palace gate. I saw the two of you come out one after the other, and you both looked a bit off.”

“Especially him.”

"Even though he still had that icy expression, I could clearly see that he blushed."

Gu Xixi calmly replied, "Blushing? It's normal for a person with sufficient blood and energy to blush."

“Okay.” He Jinglan didn’t intend to ask any further questions, and smiled slyly, “I’m not in a hurry, I’ll find out sooner or later anyway.”

"I'm waiting to see who loses their temper first, you or him."

He Jinglan walked away with a smile.

Gu Xixi closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

There are not many days left before I return home.

On Mu Nanzhao's side...

Let’s wait a little longer.

Fortunately, it's raining today, so I can finally stay home and catch my breath.

Gu Xixi went to sleep after lunch.

She was woken up by someone pushing her, and when she opened her eyes, she found the room lit and it was already dark.

He Jinglan, wearing only a thin shirt over her inner garment, said anxiously, "Xixi, wake up!"

"Mu Nanzhao seems to have been poisoned."

Gu Xixi sat up abruptly, all sleepiness gone.

The word "poisoning" had become a sensitive term in her subconscious.

"What did you say? Again! Poisoned?!"

He Jinglan nodded, because the matter was of great importance and should not be known to others.

She whispered, "My brother isn't home tonight."

"The Prince's secret guards couldn't find my brother, so they had to sneak over to Yuzhu Courtyard."