In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 520 - 519 Making Friends_1

Chapter 520: Chapter 519 Making Friends_1

Mrs. Zhang stepped forward and gazed deeply at Su Pan’er for a while before she spoke with a light laugh, "There’s no big deal, I was just thinking since we’re both heading to Shengjing, we could travel together. It would be nice to look out for each other if anything happens on the road."

"Of course, of course. We’re all strangers in a foreign land, it’s only right that we should watch out for one another."

As the other party intended to make friendly overtures, Su Pan’er wouldn’t intentionally offend her. After all, it was better to have one more friend than one more enemy.

Mrs. Zhang’s eyes lit up!

"Alright, it’s too late tonight, so I won’t bother you any longer. Let’s meet up again tomorrow. We will chat more then. Goodbye!".

With that, she left with a smile on her face and a spring in her step.

She was clearheaded. Although she didn’t know Qin Yi’s identity yet, someone who was deliberately befriended and hosted for a banquet by "Young Master Zhao" definitely wouldn’t be an ordinary person. Even if they were ordinary, they would certainly be extraordinary in some way!

Otherwise, how could they have the qualifications to be the guests of "Young Master Zhao", not to mention the courtesies extended to them by "Young Master Zhao".

Making their acquaintance wouldn’t do any harm, it might come in handy someday!

As soon as Qin Yi and his wife, along with Mrs. Zhang, had left, Young Master Zhao suddenly seemed deflated and exhausted. He coughed as if he could not breathe.

His two attendants immediately came forward to help him catch his breath and assisted him to lie down.

"My lord, your coughing seems to be getting worse. Should this servant ask Mr. Jiang to come?" one of them asked.

Young Master Zhao furrowed his brows, waving the concern away, "No need. Mr. Jiang is probably asleep by now. There’s no quick fix for my illness, let’s let Mr. Jiang rest well."

As he responded casually, he had a myriad of thoughts. Although Qin Yi was an expert in both literature and the military, he was certainly not the main reason for the cordial treatment he received today. He always subtly sensed something on Qin Yi that he found especially familiar!

At this moment, Qin Yi was also discussing "Young Master Zhao" with Su Pan’er.

"Young Master Zhao is knowledgeable and treats people generously. No wonder he is able to attract so many followers. He’s also the target of so many assassination attempts! This might be because the bigger the tree, the more wind it catches..."

He was all smiles, rambling on about various topics.

He only stopped talking when Su Pan’er could no longer keep up with him, and coldly snorted.

His curiosity aroused, Qin Yi looked at her and asked, "What’s the matter? Do you have a different opinion regarding Young Master Zhao?"

"It’s nothing. Maybe the cabin air isn’t circulating well, and I’m feeling a bit suffocated. I should be fine after some rest."

Su Pan’er didn’t say much else and proceeded to freshen up before snuggling down into her bed.

"Why do you seem unhappy?"

Qin Yi explained with a small smile, "Actually, I’ve only met Young Master Zhao a few times. However, he gives off a kind of familiarity, like reuniting with a long-lost friend. I don’t know if it’s his behavior or something else."

"Oh, that’s good!" Su Pan’er replied woefully.

Qin Yi was startled, unsure of why Su Pan’er seemed to regard Young Master Zhao with a subtle hostility. Seeing her looking exhausted, he stopped probing for answers. After ensuring she was comfortably tucked into bed, he washed up and went to sleep.

Su Pan’er tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Is there really such a perfect person in the world? So perfect that there’s not a single flaw to be found? Yet, why does he give her a feeling of great danger?

She couldn’t put into words exactly what this feeling was.

It was like a sightless snake hidden in the grass. It looked harmless, but it was potentially deadly.

But she couldn’t explain this to Qin Yi, she could only keep her thoughts to herself.

Perhaps, only time will reveal the truth.

She thought about it over and over until she eventually fell asleep, not knowing when.

The next day, as promised, Mrs. Zhang not only invited Su Pan’er for walks in the morning and evening, but also introduced her to several acquaintances. Among them, Mrs. Sun, Mrs. Wei, and Mrs. Han seemed to get along particularly well with Su Pan’er.

Gradually, Su Pan’er got familiar with them and occasionally shared jokes and laughter.

Su Pan’er was eating and sleeping well, but she was bothered by the ever-present Little Feng, whose mysterious appearances and disappearances always disrupted her mood.

In reality, to Su Pan’er, Little Feng was just a child and looking after one or two more wouldn’t be a problem.

However, nobody wants to be constantly watched like a thief, especially when those rolling eyes were always examining her with a curious gaze. It was quite disconcerting!

Meanwhile, Qin Yi was frequently invited by Young Master Zhao for conversations. He always returned to Su Pan’er full of excitement, eager to discuss the day’s events.

From him, Su Pan’er learned about Young Master Zhao’s daily whereabouts, conversations, and actions. She even knew what dishes he had eaten.

The days on the ship seemed leisurely, but they were far from it!

Since the incident with the merchant ship, there have been three further attacks.

The night Qin Yi and Su Pan’er went to the banquet, everyone thought that the matter was over. However, the next day news spread that there had been another assassination attempt on Young Master Zhao.

This time, Qin Yi happened to be by his side.

In the nick of time, it was Qin Yi who saved Young Master Zhao.

Since then, Young Master Zhao has shown considerable favor towards Qin Yi, often inviting him for a drink.

Afterwards, whenever Su Pan’er heard news of another attempt on Young Master Zhao’s life, she became quite immune to the news.

Several passengers on the ship died as a result of the ensuing chaos. Many of the remaining passengers left before reaching their destination, intending to transfer to other merchant ships at a large port.

Among them, Mrs. Sun and Mrs. Han also left the ship.

In private, they came to Su Pan’er, "Heading north is a good thing, but you need to stay alive to enjoy it, don’t you? Why don’t you join us and switch ships?"

After a bit of thought, Su Pan’er declined!

"My husband is afraid he may not be able to leave."

It wasn’t that they couldn’t leave, but rather that Qin Yi had no reasonable excuse to leave.

Upon realizing they could not convince Su Pan’er, they bid their farewells, "In that case, do as you please. Take care on your journey!"

Su Pan’er felt somewhat reluctant to see them go.

The merchant ship continued its voyage north.

Several days later, they arrived at a large dock. The merchant ship was going to dock for three days to replenish supplies. After three days, the ship would set sail again northwards up the Grand Canal, all the way to Kaifeng.

With three days on their hands, Young Master Zhao proposed that they should take a walk ashore.

Having been on the ship for more than ten days, everyone was fed up with the constant swaying of life on water. His proposal was immediately agreed upon unanimously. Everyone embarked from the ship.