Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 281: So It’s You!

Warm Jade, a peculiar kind of jade, is said to have a warming and nourishing effect on the body.

Long Yue, thinking about her cold womb and infertility, became captivated upon hearing about the Warm Jade Comb.

"Yes, indeed, it’s a genuine Warm Jade Comb. Madam, would you like to feel it?"

The elderly man picked up a meticulously crafted Warm Jade Comb and handed it over.

Long Yue touched it, feeling its gentle warmth in her palm, and couldn’t help but smile.

"How much is this comb?"

"Madam, the one in your hand is fifty taels! These few are thirty taels, and this one is forty taels..."

The elderly man introduced each one.

Long Yue was enamored with the jade combs, while Li Qingmu narrowed his eyes beside her.

A street vendor selling Warm Jade Combs? Isn’t that a bit suspicious?

Warm Jade isn’t so easily found.

Moreover, he couldn’t recall seeing this vendor in this spot before.

Li Qingmu saw his wife delighting in her selection and didn’t want to spoil her mood. He took the jade comb from her hand and inspected it against the light.

"Very translucent, it’s a good piece!"

"Hehe, naturally, honestly speaking, gentleman, I’m almost out of stock. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. These were leftover materials from a previous mine, and it took quite some effort to get them here!"

The elderly man spoke with an air of mystery.

Li Qingmu smiled and looked at the young woman beside him: "If you like it, then buy it."

"Alright!"

Long Yue, without hesitation, handed the money to the old man, asking him to wrap it, and gave fifty taels of silver.

The old man provided a wooden box, fastening the clasp, and handed it to Long Yue.

Long Yue took the box and left, but after a few steps, she felt the urge to take it out and comb her hair.

"Wait!" Li Qingmu stepped forward to stop her, glancing around, "There are too many people here; let’s find a quieter place to try it."

Long Yue thought it made sense and abandoned her intention to try it.

"Yue’er, just now... when I looked through the light, I noticed a row of tiny holes on both sides of the comb’s teeth."

As they walked farther, there were fewer people, and Long Yue abruptly stopped, staring at him in shock.

Long Yue wasn’t foolish; her desire for a child momentarily clouded her judgment, but regaining her composure, she immediately sensed something amiss.

Without saying a word, she took out the comb and examined it carefully in a well-lit area.

Indeed, there were numerous tiny holes on both sides of the comb’s teeth, impossible to notice unless one had exceptionally keen eyes and looked closely!

This comb is problematic; someone wanted to harm her!

Who?

Long Yue closed her eyes and thought carefully. What had happened in her past life that she could recall within her capacity?

Ah, she remembered, it was around this time that at the Empress Dowager’s birthday banquet, a young lady lost all her hair in an instant, becoming bald!

And that young lady had only quarreled briefly with Pang Shuangyue, which could hardly be called a quarrel, merely a small dispute over a trivial matter.

So it was her?

Long Yue thought it over; it could only be her. She had ruined her appearance, so she wanted to destroy her beautiful hair.

Fortunately, her husband discovered it in time.

Long Yue broke out in a cold sweat, looking at the man beside her: "Am I too foolish?"

She almost fell for the enemy’s trap!

Li Qingmu shook his head: "An observer sees clearly, while a participant is confused."

Li Qingmu’s words were comforting, and Long Yue laughed softly, putting the jade comb away.

"Do you still want it?"

Li Qingmu slightly frowned; wasn’t she afraid to keep such a dangerous item with her?

"I’ve already spent fifty taels; it’s a waste to discard it. Since it’s a gift from my ’good’ sister, I should keep it. Who knows when it might come in handy?"

Li Qingmu’s eyes darkened slightly: "Are you sure it’s her?"

"Most likely her!"

Long Yue chuckled coldly, "The hatred between us is deep like the sea. She pushed me into the water back then, leaving me with lasting effects, not knowing when I’ll be able to conceive. Now, she wishes to ruin my beautiful hair? No, I must return this gift to her to relieve the hatred in my heart!" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

"Alright, Yue’er, do whatever makes you happy!"

Li Qingmu probably guessed her plan. The next meeting with Pang Shuangyue would likely be at the Empress Dowager’s birthday banquet, and then...

"The dragon boat race has started, hurry, let’s go watch! Who knows which team will win this year?"

"Let’s go, quick!"

Shouts came from nearby, and the townsfolk rushed towards Jinming Lake.

"Come on, let’s watch the dragon boat race!"

Long Yue put aside these unpleasant matters and pulled Li Qingmu to the lakeside to enjoy the spectacle.

A large crowd had already gathered by Jinming Lake, and on the lake were large dragon boats, manned by bare-chested sailors, waiting for the signal to start their frantic sprint.

"Tsk tsk, these dragon boats aren’t as big as ours!"

Under a willow tree, a young man leaned against the trunk, arms crossed, watching the dragon boats on the lake with a pout, showing little interest.

Cao Xiao had come along with Qi Jingyu, scratching the back of his head: "These dragon boats are impressive. Could there be anything more impressive?"

"Of course, you’ve never been to Jiangling, right? Visit Jiangling sometime, and I’ll be your host and show you around!"

"Great, that’s generous! Much more reliable than my niece!"

Long Yue and Li Qingmu were lost in their own world, leaving him, the little brother-in-law, aside—it was quite outrageous!

"Hey, there’s someone selling lotus lanterns and hibiscus jelly over there; I’ll go get some, wait for me!"

"Alright!"

Cao Xiao scurried away.

"Young sir, buy two flower lanterns, go to the lake and set them adrift for some fun."

In front of a stall lay numerous lotus lanterns and rabbit-shaped lamps, all quite amusing.

Cao Xiao pointed at the rabbit-shaped lamp, planning to buy two.

"They’re best to be set at night."

A crisp and pleasant voice of a girl came from beside, sounding a bit familiar to Cao Xiao, but having heard many familiar voices, he didn’t pay much attention.

"Miss, flower lanterns have their charm both day and night. If you like them, perhaps this gentleman could give you one?"

The vendor was shrewd; this gentleman looked like he came from a wealthy family, unaffected by the cost of a few lanterns, so he made a light-hearted remark.

Ordinarily, this young lady might have glared at him, taken a lantern, and left, but instead, she looked to the side.

Coincidentally, Cao Xiao also looked over.

Their eyes met!

The girl: "Oh, why is it you?"

Cao Xiao: "Just my luck, isn’t it?"

Running into someone familiar should be joyful, but Cao Xiao’s words almost beg a beating.

Chang Lexi’s face fell immediately. What did he mean by "just my luck"? Did he find it burdensome to meet her?

She stomped her foot in haste and huffed, "Cao Xiao, you’re from a military family; why do you speak without thinking?"

Cao Xiao crossed his arms, looking roguish: "You said it yourself, I’m from a military family, naturally simple-headed and strong-limbed."

"You..."

Chang Lexi was too angry to speak.