But just then, someone outside suddenly shouted, "Young Miss, Fourth Miss, we've arrived at September Pavilion!"
"Hmm?" Ji Wushang woke up immediately, and Ji Yinxue put away the silver needle.
"We've arrived? Big sister, wake up!" Ji Yinxue smiled at Ji Wushang.
"Okay." Ji Wushang looked at her, and seeing that she was alright, he said, "I didn't know I was sleeping so soundly, I almost didn't hear anything."
“Eldest sister must be tired,” Ji Yinxue said with a smile. “Eldest sister, please wait here for a while. I’ll be right back.”
"Go quickly and come back quickly." Ji Wushang lifted the curtain and looked at the sky.
Ji Yinxue nodded, put on a veil to cover her face, and was helped down from the carriage by her head maid Feng Yun. Tie Feng left two or three guards to watch over Ji Wushang, while he, along with three other guards and Feng Yun, went upstairs with Ji Yinxue.
After Ji Yinxue left, a glint of light flashed in Ji Wushang's eyes, but his fists clenched tightly.
Does this person even need another chance? I, Ji Wushang, have already done more than enough. I only sought revenge after knowing you framed me, but I never expected you to be so unrepentant, still plotting to kill me! Those silver needles are probably instruments that slowly drive people mad! Inserted into the brain, they cause constant headaches like a stroke, yet are difficult to detect! How cruel you are! What kind of heart do you have! One scheme after another, kneeling before me, then stabbing me in the back! Ji Wushang let out a long sigh. He pulled out a small bottle from his robes, "You have your schemes, I'll match them with mine! You ruined my happiness, I'll make sure you can't be happy!"
It turns out that Ji Wushang was pretending to fall asleep after being tricked! Ji Yinxue's words were all over Ji Wushang's ears!
The small bottle was exquisite. Ji Wushang poured out a small pill from it, placed it in his hand, and slapped it together, crushing the pill. After the pill broke, it quickly disappeared into the air! Ji Wushang clapped his hands, then tidied himself up, put on a veil, and stepped out of the sedan chair.
"Miss." The guards on the side saw Ji Wushang come out and naturally stepped forward to ask.
"I'm still worried about Fourth Miss. You two, park the sedan chair to the side. The three of you, come upstairs with me. No matter what happens, you are not to act without my orders! Do you understand?" Ji Wushang said sharply.
"Yes!" the crowd replied.
Ji Wushang straightened his clothes and then walked into the September Pavilion.
Upon entering, Ji Wushang discovered that Ji Yinxue was not there. After thinking for a moment, he said to the three guards, "You all wait here. I'll go up and check."
"Miss, would you like us to follow you?"
"No need, you can eat and drink here," Ji Wushang said without changing his expression.
The three guards looked slightly embarrassed. The food and drink they were given might not be very good, especially since they had duties to perform!
"Hmm? You want me to treat you?" Ji Wushang looked at them, and without wasting words, the three of them bowed and said, "Your subordinate wouldn't dare!"
"Hey, gentlemen, this way please!" At this moment, the waiter came up and immediately invited them to eat and drink. Ji Wushang glanced at him and then went upstairs alone.
Ji Yinxue was at a loss for words. She was focused on having business to discuss and naturally wanted to find a good place. She asked the chubby waiter on the third floor for a private room, but before she could even speak, the chubby waiter immediately said, "Is this Miss Ji? A distinguished guest has already booked a room and invited you to come over!"
☆、098 Nan Jinxue has finally appeared!
"Who is it?" Ji Yinxue was naturally very vigilant. No matter what, she was still a concubine's daughter and could never forget her status. Such a public appearance was already quite indecent!
Fortunately, since the people who came to the September Pavilion were all nobles, they were not likely to reveal the identities of those high-ranking officials and their daughters. Besides, Ji Yinxue was wearing a veil, so she felt at ease.
"I don't know, they said it was an old friend who invited Miss Fourth to come here," said the chubby waiter.
"Alright." Ji Yinxue became bolder at this point. Tie Feng stepped forward, "Fourth Miss, it's not too late to ask!"
"Time waits for no one." Ji Yinxue glanced coldly at Tie Feng. "You wait outside. I have something to discuss with someone!"
"yes!"
Ji Yinxue entered the room but didn't see anyone. She wondered if Bei Gong Jueshi had invited her. She thought it was probably true; she couldn't believe she had offended anyone.
Upon entering, one sees a tall figure standing with his back to them, gazing out the window with his hands behind his back. He wears a magnificent long robe. Hearing the sound, he naturally turns around and sees a pair of heterochromatic eyes, which are full of spirited warmth.
"Second Prince Wang." Ji Yinxue's face flushed slightly, and then she bowed slightly.
Bei Gong Jue Shi looked her up and down and saw that she was wearing a white brocade robe with jade trim, her hair was styled in a cloud-like bun with one or two gold hairpins, she was gentle and elegant, and her voice was sweet and pleasant to the ear, making people feel intoxicated.
Bei Gong Jue Shi stepped forward and gently put his arm around her shoulder. "No need for formalities." As he spoke, he looked at Ji Yin Xue, making her a little embarrassed. He said, "You've lost weight."
"So this is what the ancients meant when they said, 'I've wasted away for her sake,'" Bei Gong Jue Shi said again when she didn't speak.
Ji Yinxue felt as if someone had spied on her after he said that. "You, you mustn't be teasing me!"
"Why would I tease you?" Bei Gong Jue Shi said seriously, then looked at her and gently pulled her into his arms. Ji Yin Xue did not resist and softly asked, "When will you marry me?"
Bei Gong Jue Shi was taken aback by her question. Even Ji Yin Xue could feel his reaction and thought of leaving his embrace, but he held her even tighter. "I once mentioned it to my father, but he... he said it's not appropriate to propose marriage in your household."
"You're joking! If you loved me, how could you not make some sacrifices?" Ji Yinxue looked at him and questioned him with some agitation.
"I, I..." Bei Gong Jue Shi was unable to speak when facing her.
“You don’t know, you don’t know…” Ji Yinxue looked at him, tears welling up in her eyes. “You don’t know, I… Yesterday, someone from the Right Prime Minister’s residence came. My second cousin is still unmarried, and I’m afraid my grandmother intends to betroth me to him.” Ji Yinxue spoke with tears streaming down her face.
Bei Gong Jue Shi was instantly enraged. "Who dares to marry you? I'll kill him!"
"It was arranged by my parents and the matchmaker; what choice did I have?" Ji Yinxue covered his thin lips with her delicate hand.
Bei Gong Jue Shi calmed down after hearing this. Indeed, she was a concubine's daughter, but according to the rules, Ji Wu Shang should have married first! "Shouldn't it be your eldest sister who gets married?"
“Yes, but she is the legitimate daughter, and it’s impossible for her to marry a son born of a concubine.” Ji Yinxue looked at him. “Unless she becomes worthless.”
Bei Gong Jue Shi was stunned. Worthless? Immediately, he shoved the woman in front of him away. "You, you wouldn't be thinking... what do you mean?"
"How could you do this to me!" Ji Yinxue looked at him, her face full of bitterness. "You, you actually pushed me away! Haha, how ridiculous, how ridiculous!"
Only then did Bei Gong Jue Shi realize that he had just hurt her, and he immediately apologized, "I, I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to. I just felt that the young lady was actually a very nice person, and my, my brother really likes her..." After saying that, he lowered his head.
Ji Yinxue listened, a slight smile appearing on her lips. This was truly a spectacle! What could Ji Wushang say about a woman who could win the affections of so many? But she immediately stepped forward, looking at him with teary eyes, "I also hope that my elder sister can marry into a good family. What I said earlier about being worthless was just a casual remark. Think about it, if my elder sister is worthless, what value do I have?"
“Yes, that makes sense.” Bei Gong Jue Shi nodded, wiping away the tears from Ji Yin Xue’s eyes with his large hand. “I will go back immediately and, before my father leaves for the Southeast, I will explain to him about you and me. Even if he is unhappy and disagrees, I will still come to propose marriage!”
"Really?" Ji Yinxue looked at him, her face beaming with joy. "Really? I, I... um..."
Unexpectedly, Bei Gong Jue Shi lowered his head and kissed her cherry lips, the kiss deepening as if Ji Yin Xue were floating in the sky.
Ji Wushang's face darkened slightly. He glanced at Tie Feng, who was standing in the distance, and then immediately went downstairs.
A woman like Ji Yinxue, yet she's only thinking about climbing the social ladder by marrying the second son of the Wang family. Although they're considered a good match, isn't it mostly just manipulation? Should we let him know that Ji Yinxue is this kind of person? Ji Wushang went downstairs, and the three guards, who hadn't eaten anything, naturally followed him.
Ji Wushang remained silent and returned to the sedan chair, but his mind was in turmoil. Should he tell the second son of the Wang family the true nature of Ji Yinxue? And if he did, how could he convince him, instead of making it seem like he was slandering her?
Wang Cizi seems to really like Ji Yinxue, but who knows if he's just using her love to satisfy his own desires? Ji Wushang lifted the curtain and looked up at the upper floor of Jiuyue Tower.
At this moment, Ji Yinxue's eyes were somewhat dazed, but Bei Gongjueshi controlled himself well and reluctantly let her go. He hadn't expected her to be so sweet, which made him unable to extricate himself!
"I'm sorry," Bei Gong Jue Shi said as she lowered her head.
Ji Yinxue shook her head, and after a long while straightening her clothes, she said, "I should go back now. I... I'll wait for you."
"Okay." He stepped forward and gave her one last hug.
After Ji Yinxue left, a person suddenly walked out from inside. Bei Gong Jueshi looked and saw that it was Nan Jinxue! He never expected that Nan Jinxue would be here!
"I never expected it! It's quite a sight to behold, a beautiful woman and a talented man!" Nan Jinxue said, seeing Bei Gongjueshi's displeasure.
"Why did you suddenly appear here?" Bei Gong Jue Shi asked unhappily, his right hand behind his back already gathering true energy, ready to strike and kill him at any moment!
“Naturally, I came here because I had something to say to the second son of the Wang family.” Nan Jinxue did not see the murderous aura emanating from him and sat down at the table. “It would be a pity not to drink some of the good tea.” With that, she poured herself a cup of tea and took another cup, placing it in front of Beigong Jueshi and filling it to the brim.
"Speak your mind, or don't blame me for being impolite!" Bei Gong Jue Shi clearly didn't appreciate the gesture.
“By joining the Crown Prince’s camp, you can easily marry the Fourth Miss. And I will simultaneously petition the Crown Prince for two imperial decrees to be issued at the same time. I will marry the Eldest Miss, and you will marry the Fourth Miss. How about that?” Nan Jinxue said with a smile.
Bei Gong Jue Shi listened, his face darkening. "How laughable. The Crown Prince's camp? Our Zhenbei Prince's Mansion never participates in these power struggles. We only obey His Majesty's orders, and we don't participate in anything else."
“Second Prince, you know that the Prince of Zhenbei rejected your request long ago. If he had agreed, you would have come to propose marriage long ago! You know the Prince of Zhenbei’s temper better than anyone else. In comparison, an imperial edict is different. Once an imperial edict is issued, everyone will nod in agreement!” Nan Jinxue said with a smile.
Bei Gong Jue Shi remained silent. Indeed, the reason why the Prince of Zhenbei did not allow the two brothers to marry the two young ladies of the Ji family was not only due to the inappropriate timing, but also due to many other factors. The Emperor was watching who would turn against whom, and if there was the slightest mishap, everything would be ruined! There have been many political marriages since ancient times, and it all depended on whether there was a twist of fate!
"The Crown Prince can speak directly to the Emperor! It's true that the Crown Prince isn't favored much right now, and the Second Prince has the Empress's backing, but you have to remember, the Crown Prince is still the Crown Prince! What he says will carry more weight than anyone else's!" Nan Jinxue used both threats and inducements. "The Zhenbei Prince's Mansion is counting on you. If an imperial decree were to be issued, and you accidentally marry the Fourth Miss to the Second Young Master of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion! Wow, that would make the Second Prince Wang heartbroken! Second Prince Wang, think it over carefully. I, Nan, will certainly not tell anyone about what happened today." After saying this, Nan Jinxue walked out.
The true energy behind Bei Gong Jue Shi was slowly disappearing, but his face was so cold it seemed to freeze everything! How dare he threaten him?
Ji Yinxue's face flushed slightly. She composed herself before going downstairs and entering the sedan chair. She saw Ji Wushang taking a nap, but with that movement, Ji Wushang had already woken up. "Have you returned? What did you say?"
"It's nothing," Ji Yinxue smiled.
Ji Wushang didn't speak to her, and immediately ordered Tie Feng to take the sedan chair back to the mansion.
Turn around.
"Tell me everything? If I can get you to marry him, I'll have fulfilled a wish of mine. You'll just have to be a good second prince's wife!" Ji Wushang said indifferently. "If it works out, great. If not, you can see if you can find another suitable match!"
"No!" Ji Yinxue immediately exclaimed, "No, eldest sister, this will definitely work!"
"I don't know. You'd better take care of yourself. That's all I can do for you. From now on, you're on your own. You reap what you sow." Ji Wushang's words were loaded with meaning, leaving Ji Yinxue speechless.
"I don't mind if you marry someone else before I do, I can bear such humiliation!" Ji Wushang said coldly. "I will bless you." After saying that, he smiled.
Looking at her and listening to what she had just said, Ji Yinxue suddenly felt a chill creep up from her feet and into her heart.
"Big sister, you, you..."
"What?" Ji Wushang looked at her. "Are you not satisfied?"
"Uh, satisfied," Ji Yinxue whispered. Ji Wushang didn't speak, but turned to look out of the other car.
Ji Yinxue looked at her, thinking of what to say, but she didn't say anything.
Unrepentant.
Ji Wushang had only these four words in his mind. He ignored her and leaned against the side.
It was quite some time before they returned to their residence.
Just as I got off the carriage, I saw Zhu'er run out from inside, "Miss, Aunt Xie wants you to come over!"
"What is it?" Ji Wushang asked, looking at Zhu'er.
"Aunt Xie gathered everyone together, intending to find out what was going on in the back courtyard. But who knew, the maids and servants didn't listen to her. Aunt Xie was furious and ordered several maids to be beaten. Now everyone is feeling depressed in the courtyard, indignant on behalf of those maids! Just now, someone reported that Miss is coming, and Aunt Xie immediately sent Zhu'er to fetch you." Zhu'er blurted out the words like a cannon.
Ji Wushang nodded, "Okay, I understand." He turned around and saw Ji Yinxue getting out of the sedan chair, but she was covering her head.
After smelling that Xi Xiang pill, she'll slowly get a headache, but it won't be anything serious. Let her be in a daze for a few days, and see how unrepentant she becomes!
"Tiefeng, you must personally place all these medicinal herbs in the clinic. I don't want any accidents to happen! Have Nangong and Bai's people fetch their medicines separately. I want you to supervise this personally. If anyone poisons or frames them, you will be held responsible!" Ji Wushang looked at him coldly.
As Tie Feng listened, he felt that the secluded inner courtyard was even more ruthless than the battlefield! On the battlefield, the focus was on fighting and killing enemies, but in the secluded inner courtyard, the focus was on killing with a smile!
"Yes!" They had no choice but to comply. Since they had taken this position, they had to fulfill their responsibilities! Fortunately, although the young lady was somewhat cold and ruthless in her actions, everyone knew that she would at least not wrongly kill or punish an innocent person.
Ji Wushang stepped forward and walked up to Ji Yinxue. "Fourth Sister, if you're a little sleepy, go back and get some rest. You must be tired from the journey!"
"Okay." Ji Yinxue didn't waste any more words and let Feng Yun take her back to Lan Garden.
Led by Zhu'er, Ji Wushang arrived at the courtyard and saw everyone standing there. Several maids were kneeling inside, and it seemed they had just been punished.