The Daily Life Of Mei Furen Doting On Her Husband - Chapter 138

Wu Zhen strode out. This time, the servants who had previously ignored her could see her. They all exclaimed in surprise, “Second Lady, the time is almost up, and Second Young Master Mei will be here soon. It’s not proper for you to come out all of a sudden!”

Wu Zhen ignored them and walked around. She took the red-tasseled horse she often rode, mounted it, and rushed out of the door, causing the servants to scream along the way. In the chaos, Wu Zhen reached the door of Duke Yu’s Mansion and saw the young man who had just arrived at the entrance. He was wearing a bright red wedding dress, and his face was calm as usual, but his eyes were bright and full of joy.

Seeing Wu Zhen suddenly appear on horseback, he was a little surprised and looked at her in confusion. Wu Zhen smiled at him and stretched out her hand. Mei Zhuyu didn’t know what was wrong; when he saw the beautiful hand extended before him, he subconsciously grabbed it.

Mei Zhuyu was pulled onto the horse, and the two of them rode together, leaping out of the gate of Duke Yu’s Mansion and galloping away. She ignored the countless screams behind her trying to stop them and just urged the horse to run faster.

They traversed the streets of Chang’an, leaving the city. The surroundings transitioned from bustling to deserted, and finally, they were the only two left on the long official road.

Mei Zhuyu finally asked, “Where are we going?”

Wu Zhen laughed and answered loudly, “Of course, we’re leaving this place.”

Mei Zhuyu looked a little surprised and hesitant, “But today is our wedding day. Do you… regret this marriage?”

Wu Zhen turned her head, pulled down her husband’s face, and bit his lips. “We already have a child. Why would I want to get married again?”

Mei Zhuyu: “…Child?”

Wu Zhen: “I’ve already married you once. Forget about a second marriage; that would be fake.”

At some point, there was no other sound around them. The chirping of birds and the hum of insects disappeared. Then the green hills and trees gradually faded as their red-tasseled horses galloped, finally turning into a dark gray haze. There was nothing else in the world except for them and the horses.

Mei Zhuyu’s expression had calmed down as the surrounding scenery changed. He silently held Wu Zhen’s hand. Wu Zhen felt that her time was about up, so she said, “Do you remember that we already have a child?”

Mei Zhuyu: “I remember now.”

Wu Zhen rubbed his chin with the top of her hair and praised him, “Good boy, I’ll wait for you. Wake up soon.”

After saying that, her figure gradually disappeared into the spreading haze.

…

When Wu Zhen opened her eyes, she felt the hand he was holding move.

Someone nearby shouted, “Wake up, both of you!”

After a close call, Mei Zhuyu woke up without any danger. Just as he had said, the injuries on his body had no lasting effect. At least Wu Zhen saw that he was able to practice sword skills in the morning as if nothing had happened, although his movements were a little slow.

They only stayed in Changxi Temple for three days before Mei Zhuyu prepared to take Wu Zhen away. After all, it was a Taoist temple, so they couldn’t stay for long. During these three days, Wu Zhen witnessed her husband’s courage in teaching the young Taoists in the temple. A wound on his abdomen did not affect his strength that could split the sky and earth.

When several little Taoist priests were flying around on the small stakes, the young man stood grimly by with his hands behind his back. He could knock the long stake stuck in the soil away with just a wave of his hand. Some lazy and slacking little Taoist priests were knocked away by him, along with the stake, and hung on a tree branch nearby, crying loudly.

Besides Wu Zhen, there were also several bearded senior brothers holding chrysanthemum tea. One of them stroked his beard and sighed, “Junior brother is really good at teaching disciples. The ones who grew up under his care are much more sensible and obedient. They are calm at a young age and can quickly stand on their own after leaving the mountain. In the past two years, many of the new disciples who were recruited did not practice under the supervision of Junior Brother, so they tend to be lazy.”

“Yes, while Junior Brother is still here these two days, let him teach these kids a lesson.”

“It’s a pity that my junior brother will leave soon; alas…”

So a group of old men stole glances at Wu Zhen, who turned around and showed a big smile to her fellow brothers. She spread her hands and said generously, “Next time there are disobedient disciples, you can send them directly to Chang’an. My husband will discipline them on your behalf, and I will also take good care of them. I’ll send them back after they’ve been taught well. I guarantee that nothing will happen to them.”

She was cheerful and generous, which made the bearded brothers sigh with satisfaction, knowing that their junior brother had truly found a good partner. He was obviously a person who was antisocial, and no one knew how he managed to pursue such a good girl.

Wu Zhen was done being generous, and then she looked at her husband tossing the little brats away with one hand each. She held her belly and became a little worried about the lump of flesh inside. If the child was like her husband, it would be fine, but if it was like her, its bottom would probably be swollen from being spanked by its own father after being born.

When they left Changxi Temple, Wu Zhen was surprised to find that Taoist Siqing’s originally black hair and short beard had turned white in just a few days, and he looked a lot older.

“Master is not young anymore; this day will come for everyone,” Mei Zhuyu told her calmly. Wu Zhen knew that there were still some things he hadn’t told her, but she didn’t ask. Even if they were husband and wife, they didn’t need to know everything about each other.

After the two left Changxi Temple, they unexpectedly met Wu Zhen’s cousin, Pei Jiya. He had regained his human form, sitting in a gorgeous and spacious carriage like a nobleman, with Pei family servants and guards filling the front and back of the carriage. Since his last disappearance, the Pei family had sent more guards to protect him.

In the eyes of the elders of the Pei family, Pei Jiya, the only child, was a weak and frail man who was powerless and must be well protected.

Wu Zhen and Mei Zhuyu got on Pei Jiya’s carriage. Wu Zhen noticed that there was a little girl sitting next to Pei Jiya. She had seen that little girl last time, but she had been so focused on her husband that she didn’t pay much attention to her. Since everything was settled, she naturally had the mood to notice other things.

“Who is this little girl?”

Pei Jiya poured her a cup of tea. “My apprentice.”

“Oh?” Wu Zhen was a little surprised. No one knew better than her what kind of person her cousin was. To be accepted and kept by his side, that girl must be extraordinary.

Pei Jiya glanced at Wu Zhen’s belly and suddenly smiled, saying, “We are about to part; how about I give you another gift?” As he spoke, he handed over a wooden box.

Wu Zhen used a jade tea handle beside her to pry open the lid of the wooden box, revealing two familiar wooden dolls inside. “Again?” She raised her eyebrows.