Besides, there are only two of them now, what do I have to be afraid of!
Nan Jinxue's expression changed. "Second Miss, you should watch your words and actions." She had already married Ji Yinxue enough; if she were to marry Ji Meiyuan as well, wouldn't that just bring her even more trouble? Why was this Second Miss being so unreasonable?
Extremely displeased, Nan Jinxue immediately turned around, intending to leave, but how could Ji Meiyuan let him go!
She pounced on him and hugged his lean waist tightly. "How could you be so heartless as to reject me!" Her voice was soft and tinged with ambiguity.
Nan Jinxue was furious and wanted to pry her hands off, but then she felt a surge of heat rising up from below. What was happening? This couldn't be…
"Second Young Master, to tell you the truth, my fourth sister has a hidden illness, and she cannot bear children for you." Her voice was gentle, and she pressed her whole body against his back, her hands climbing up like nimble snakes, and then caressing his chest.
Nan Jinxue felt her body begin to heat up. She had already drunk quite a bit of alcohol, and now she felt even hotter, while she herself was like a block of ice.
But what did they hear? That she couldn't have children for herself? Who was infertile then?
"What did you say?" Nan Jinxue endured the heat and pulled Ji Meiyuan from behind her to her face.
Ji Meiyuan smiled and said, "My fourth sister cannot bear you children."
"What?" Nan Jinxue's mind was about to explode.
"So, you need to marry a woman who can bear you children. Don't you think I'm the best candidate?" Ji Meiyuan stepped forward and touched his lips with her hand. "I know what kind of person Fourth Sister is best. If she knew she couldn't have children, then if you take a concubine and you want her to bear you a son or daughter, she will definitely kill everyone who can bear you children! Only I, she wouldn't dare to touch!"
Bah! If Ji Yinxue heard that, she would kill Ji Meiyuan without blinking an eye!
Nan Jinxue was genuinely taken aback. She didn't quite believe it, but she couldn't help but be suspicious. She had witnessed Ji Yinxue's methods once before, which made her wary.
But why isn't the most important question right now? Instead, why does this second young lady in front of me seem to be the truly frightening one? Nan Jinxue stepped back, but Ji Meiyuan immediately pulled her back. "Where is Second Young Master Nan thinking of going?"
Nan Jinxue was feeling a bit tipsy, but when she looked at Ji Meiyuan, she felt as if she were seeing Ji Wushang. "Wushang? It's you?"
"You!" Ji Meiyuan thought to herself that she was about to get angry, but she held back. Fine, so you only know Ji Wushang, huh! You'll suffer for it in the future! Ji Meiyuan smiled at the person and then led her to her plum garden.
Ji Wuxia watched from the side, smiled, and immediately went back. Bao Qi, of course, had already sent everyone in the plum garden away, allowing Ji Meiyuan to smoothly bring Nan Jinxue into her room.
Ji Meiyuan pondered for a long time before deciding to make his move. At this time, Nan Jinxue was already unconscious. He was angry, but not to the point of losing control. Ji Meiyuan was fully capable of going out and having his servants find some courtesans to serve him, but Ji Meiyuan still decided to take matters into his own hands.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and she truly loves Nan Jinxue. However, she never expected Ji Yinxue to beat her to it! Moreover, her reputation has been ruined, and no one is willing to marry a lazy, eccentric woman like herself. So, it can only be this man in front of her. Besides, as long as he can bear her a son or daughter, she will definitely be able to secure the position of wife!
Undressing, Ji Meiyuan could no longer hesitate, while Nan Jinxue, fueled by alcohol, mistook the person in front of her for Ji Wushang! She pounced on him, tearing at his clothes, and they rolled onto the bed together.
Ji Meiyuan closed her eyes, tears finally streaming down her face. What was she doing all this for? Her lifelong wish was simply to marry someone she loved, to be a wife, not a concubine. But now, she was paying the price with her own body… She endured the increasingly powerful thrusts from the man on top of her, while he called out someone else's name over and over!
Ji Meiyuan's hatred intensified. She twisted her body, closed her eyes, and imagined it was the person she loved, hoping to alleviate her pain. Nan Jinxue felt as if she were relentlessly demanding from the person she loved, as if she were deeply immersed in a sea of desire, unable to extricate herself.
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After all the guests had left, Ji Wushang bowed to Ji Dingbei, then helped Granny Guo and the Old Madam back home. Only after serving the Old Madam until she had rested did he leave and return to his own Xinyuan Garden.
Before she could even go to sleep, Tie Feng rushed in. "Miss, I have something to report!"
"But what happened?" Ji Wushang immediately sat down in the chair. "Tell me quickly."
“Miss, the Second Miss has indeed done such a thing…” Tie Feng said, his face flushed. After all, he was not yet married, while Ji Wushang was indifferent. She had already seen this method before, and the result was the same as Ji Yinxue’s.
"Tomorrow, prepare to take people to the Plum Garden and cooperate with the Second Miss to ensure a proper marriage between her and the Second Young Master Nan. Since the Fourth Sister cannot have children, let the Second Sister take her place; that's a good thing." Ji Wushang smiled. "You may leave now! There's nothing else to do."
"Yes." Tie Feng immediately went downstairs.
Ji Wushang smiled and thought, "Do you think Ji Yinxue will let you off the hook? If she doesn't know that it was her second sister who administered the infertility drug, then I might as well do something to let her know the truth. That way, this show will be even more interesting."
Ji Wushang called Zhu'er over and handed her the small bottle he had taken from his bosom. "Go to the flower room and, when no one is looking, sprinkle the contents of this bottle on the orchids that have been sent to the orchid garden."
"Yes, Miss." Knowing that Ji Wushang's actions were out of necessity, Zhu'er nodded and went to do it.
Ji Wushang remained expressionless before finally falling asleep fully clothed.
The next morning, before dawn, a scream came from the plum garden, which woke everyone up!
Tie Feng, accompanied by Tie Wei, immediately rushed into the plum garden. "What is it!" Tie Feng shouted.
Everyone saw it. Ji Meiyuan sat on the bed, her clothes disheveled, while Nan Jinxue was also stunned, standing like a wooden pillar, staring dumbfounded at the woman beside her.
"You, you actually, sob sob..." Ji Meiyuan burst into tears, then looked at everyone and immediately wanted to bang her head against the wall. At this moment, Ji Wuxia rushed up from behind and stopped Ji Meiyuan. "Second sister, what are you doing!"
"I...I'm going to die!" Ji Meiyuan exclaimed loudly, then nestled against Ji Wuxia and cried.
Nan Jinxue could no longer bear it and said, "No, that's not the truth..."
When Ji Dingbei entered the room, he was furious upon seeing the scene. "You beast! I'm going to beat you to death!" he shouted, and was about to step forward. Nan Jinxue, seeing this, disregarded the fact that she was naked and jumped off the bed. However, immediately, the women present covered their eyes.
Nan Jinxue was about to explode; this General's Mansion was indeed not to be entered! She ripped off Xiao Qiang's curtain and wrapped it around herself. At this moment, Tie Feng had already sent his guards to tie Nan Jinxue's hands behind her back and force her to kneel on the ground.
"You beast! You, you are already my daughter Yin Xue's future husband, why would you do such a heinous thing to my American aid! If it weren't for Yin Xue, I would kill you right now!" Ji Dingbei gasped for breath, thinking of killing this man.
Nan Jinxue said loudly, "It's not that I intentionally wanted to lay a hand on the Second Miss, but rather, the Second Miss intentionally wanted to..." Nan Jinxue thought for a moment and suddenly remembered what happened yesterday. According to this, Ji Yinxue really couldn't have children, and Ji Meiyuan found out that she liked her, so she did such a thing. Oh well, she might as well marry another one!
"What utter nonsense are you spouting!" Ji Dingbei retorted angrily.
When Aunt Xie came in from outside, she saw the situation and immediately exclaimed, "Heavens! What kind of mess has this happened!"
"Uncle, please marry both the Second Miss and the Fourth Miss to me, Nan Jinxue. I, Nan Jinxue, am a true and upright man, and I will take responsibility for both young ladies!" Nan Jinxue roared at this point. So what if he died! He refused to believe that Ji Meiyuan wouldn't save him! She had tricked him into this mess, so what if she achieved her goal! Once he entered the Marquis's mansion, he would be the one in charge!
Upon hearing this, Ji Meiyuan's eyes flashed with a hint of smugness. When Ji Wuxia found out, she quickly sent people to surround her and then swiftly helped her get dressed.
This kind of disgraceful act is truly outrageous!
At this moment, Ji Wushang came in from outside, supported by Zhu'er. When he saw the state of everyone, he was shocked. "Father, what happened?"
"It's all because of his misdeeds! Humph!" Ji Dingbei was still furious and was about to kick him when several servants stopped him. "Master, please calm down!"
"What else do you want? If you want to marry me, just say so. You don't need to resort to such despicable means to make me, Nan, bear the consequences! Humph!" Nan Jinxue was also furious, her hatred deepening. She was determined to punish this old general severely in the future! She wanted to see him plotting to kill her and beat her to a pulp!
"I never imagined that Second Young Master Nan would do such a thing! My fourth sister was waiting for you to marry her at the Orchid Garden, but instead, you targeted my second sister! You... sigh!" Ji Wushang covered his face. "Now, how can my second sister have the face to marry any man?"
"I, Nan Jinxue, will marry the Fourth Miss and the Second Miss! Eldest Miss, there's no need to remind me!" Nan Jinxue looked coldly at Ji Wushang and snorted.
Ji Wushang shook his head, sighed, and stood aside.
Ji Meiyuan was already dressed. She got out of bed, looked at Nan Jinxue, and then knelt before Ji Dingbei. "Father, I no longer wish to marry any wealthy young master. My body is broken, and my heart is dead. If Young Master Nan harbors any resentment, I, Ji Meiyuan, will simply stay at the Yuanyue Nunnery and keep company with the green lamp. I hope you will not make things difficult for Young Master Nan. After all, Young Master Nan was drunk yesterday, and it was not his will!" After saying this, she kowtowed several times.
Ji Dingbei's deep eyes were dark. "Hmph! Drunk? Drunk, yet he managed to sneak into the plum garden!"
Nan Jinxue glanced at Ji Meiyuan, smiled, and said, "I, Nan Jinxue, am willing to marry the Second Miss. I hope Uncle will grant my request." After saying this, she kowtowed.
Ji Dingbei glanced at them, flicked his sleeves, and walked out. This indicated he would no longer concern himself with their affairs; she was definitely going to marry him!
Nan Jinxue looked at Ji Meiyuan, sneered, and whispered, "Now, has your wish come true?"
Ji Meiyuan did not answer.
The people around dispersed, all shaking their heads. Aunt Xie, of course, had spent a considerable sum of money to cover her mouth regarding this matter.
Nan Jinxue returned to her residence in a huff and told Aunt Zhao about the incident. Aunt Zhao was furious, but she had no choice but to make Nan Jinxue take responsibility. If she didn't, Ji Dingbei might really beat her son to death!
That's a great general! If this matter goes to the emperor, the Jinnan Marquis's family will definitely suffer the most. After all, the two girls who were victimized are both from General Ji's family!
Ji Wushang leisurely ate some snacks in his courtyard, thinking about the play he had watched that morning, feeling quite pleased with himself. "Good! They've all ruined me!" he thought. "From now on, Nan Jinxue will definitely not let Ji Meiyuan and Ji Yinxue off the hook. Both women schemed against him; what face does he have left? He'll definitely seek revenge!"
If Ji Yinxue knew about this, she would definitely know that Ji Meiyuan was plotting against Nan Jinxue! This kind of drama is what makes it interesting—a classic case of dogs fighting over bones!
"Xian'er," Ji Wushang said to the head maid who was supervising the cleaning in the courtyard.
Xian'er immediately came over upon hearing this, "Miss."
"Tell Miss what happened today, otherwise she'll really suffocate in the Orchid Garden. Just tell her quietly, let's just gossip about it." Ji Wushang smiled.
Xian'er nodded, "This servant knows what to do."
"Alright." Ji Wushang nodded, wondering how Zhu'er was doing. In these final days at General Ji's mansion, he was determined to eliminate all evil forces! He wanted Wu Zi to live a peaceful life free from intrigue and strife!
I should really go and see my older brother and sister-in-law. I'm sure they've already gotten up and are going to offer toasts!
I'll make sure my elder brother and sister-in-law take good care of Wu Zi. That way, I won't have anything to worry about after I get married.
Ji Wushang stood up. "Where's Tie Yi? Call him here and have him bring Wu Zi over."
Granny Shi immediately nodded and went to call for help.
Before long, Ji Wusi arrived, accompanied by Tie Yi and his two head maids, Yingsheng and Yanyu.
"Wu Zi, did you finish your morning lessons today?" Ji Wushang squatted down and looked at Ji Wusi, who was now almost a grown man.
“Replying to elder sister, I have already finished my morning prayers. If elder sister doesn’t believe me, you can ask elder brother Tieyi!” Ji Wusi said, then pointed at Tieyi with his finger.
Tie Yi nodded.
Ji Wushang said, "Sister has always believed in you. Come on, let's go see our elder brother and sister-in-law now."
"Okay!" Ji Wusi nodded.
"Xian'er, put on the robe I made," Ji Wushang commanded.
The thread agreed.
Ji Wushang led Ji Wusi immediately toward the hall.
By this time, quite a few people were already standing there. When they saw Ji Wushang and Ji Wusi come in, they immediately stood up.
Ji Wushang immediately pulled Ji Wusi to stand aside.
Neatly dressed and spirited Ji Tiankui and the elegantly dressed, yet noble, Seventh Princess Mo Qiqi knelt before the hall. Seated in the hall were Ji Dingbei, the matriarch, Aunt Xie, and Aunt Qin. Unexpectedly, Aunt Qin had fully recovered and was still as beautiful as ever. Although she hadn't attended Ji Tiankui and Mo Qiqi's wedding yesterday, she was now sitting in the hall as an elder, due to her status as Aunt Qin.
"Father, Grandmother, Aunt Xie, please have some tea." Ji Tiankui knelt down and stepped forward to offer tea.
"Father, Grandmother, Aunt Xie, please have some tea." Mo Qiqi knelt down and came forward, just like Ji Tiankui had said.
A servant brought out the tea, and Ji Tiankui picked up a cup and placed it in front of Ji Dingbei. Ji Dingbei accepted it, and then Mo Qiqi picked up the cup and handed it to Madam Yuan. The last two cups were served by Ji Tiankui and Mo Qiqi to Aunt Xie and Aunt Qin respectively.
Although Aunt Xie didn't want Aunt Qin to recover, since the other was already alive and well, she could only smile and talk.
The elder's wife, Ji Dingbei, and others were delighted. According to etiquette, they each gave Ji Tiankui and Mo Qiqi a red purse, wishing them a long and happy marriage and many children.
Ji Wushang felt a pang of emotion. Even able-bodied people could kneel before their elders, but what about Nan Xuzong? He... sighed inwardly. He had to find a way to heal his legs. And who was this person who could be so cruel, to treat a seven-year-old child so cruelly!
At this time, Ji Tiankui and Mo Qiqi had finished serving tea, and it was time to greet all the sisters and brothers.
Ji Tiankui and Mo Qiqi stood together before Ji Wushang. Ji Wushang looked at them and bowed, saying, "Congratulations to elder brother and sister-in-law, may you have a long and happy marriage and many children." As he spoke, Ji Wushang gestured for Xian'er to present the robe, saying, "I am not very talented, but I made a robe. I hope it will please your eye, sister-in-law." As he spoke, Ji Wushang looked the Seventh Princess up and down.
The seventh princess was born with a beautiful face, fair skin, phoenix eyes, cherry lips, and a small face. Her hair was styled in a flowing cloud bun, and she wore a magnificent snow plum blossom robe with a beautiful bright red peony jacket over it. She was noble, and there was always a slight smile on her face, which made people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze and extremely happy.
Ji Wushang looked at her and smiled.
Mo Qiqi looked at Ji Wushang and was secretly amazed. This woman was about the same height as the other young ladies, but she was so beautiful. Her face was so beautiful that even a celestial being could not have it. It was like a piece of porcelain. Looking at her, one couldn't help but want to touch it, but one dared not touch it, for fear of defiling such beauty!
Mo Qiqi was amazed by her own idea. Seeing Ji Wushang smiling at her, her smile widened. "Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, elder sister." Mo Qiqi glanced at the robe and knew that both the fabric and the gold trim were extremely valuable.