The elder lady nodded and began to eat on her own.
Ji Wushang then chatted with Madam Yuan about this and that, and in no time, he made Madam Yuan laugh so hard that her eyes were practically closed. Granny Guo was also smiling happily on the side, while Zhu'er covered her mouth and chuckled to herself.
After a while, seeing that Madam Yuan was tired, Ji Wushang took his leave and helped her to bed before heading towards the East Garden.
As they passed through the plum garden, they heard the sound of things being smashed inside. Ji Wushang listened closely and recognized Ji Meiyuan's voice.
Has the second young lady really woken up? Hehe! Ji Wushang stepped inside, and Zhu'er immediately followed.
"Young Miss is here!" The maid who was guarding the garden outside saw Ji Wushang bring people in and immediately went in to report.
Ji Meiyuan sat on the bed, looking at herself covered in silver needles, furious and throwing a tantrum. She wanted to pull the needles out, but Baoqi told her she absolutely mustn't. Several doctors held her down to keep her from moving.
Upon hearing that Ji Wushang had arrived, Ji Meiyuan's eyes flashed with murderous ruthlessness. "What is she doing here!"
"What brings you here? I've come to see my dear second sister!" Ji Wushang said from outside, and then walked in.
"You... eldest sister." Ji Meiyuan watched as Ji Wushang walked in like a gust of wind, making her tremble from the bottom of her heart.
Ji Wushang stepped forward with a strange smile, "Second Sister is awake, that's wonderful!"
"Yes." Ji Meiyuan collapsed onto the bed, never expecting to wake up one day! But what she didn't expect was what was to come.
"I asked Doctor Cui to give you acupuncture. Sigh, I finally managed to save your life." Ji Wushang sat in the chair and said, "You can marry the Second Young Master Nan on November 15th. Congratulations! But I wonder if you and Fourth Sister have discussed who will be the principal wife? Oh dear, why am I worrying about this? It's your business. Never mind, I won't think about it too much. Second Sister, how are you?" Ji Wushang seemed to be talking to himself, then turned to Ji Meiyuan.
Ji Meiyuan couldn't believe it when she heard that it was her who had saved her. How could this be? Didn't she hate her? She had tried to kill her many times! She should know that! She saved her? What a ridiculous joke! Yes, there must be a conspiracy, there must be a conspiracy!
"Second Sister, what are you thinking about?" Ji Wushang stepped forward and waved away the doctors. Seeing that Ji Meiyuan's mood had improved, the doctors went to wait.
Ji Meiyuan said, "It's nothing, thank you so much for saving my life!"
"Why are we talking like two families?" Ji Wushang chuckled. "Sigh, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that you were always scheming against me, trying to kill me, but I still saved you. Doesn't that surprise you? Doesn't it seem unbelievable?"
Ji Meiyuan was shocked. "What are you talking about? I don't understand!"
Although the maids and doctors around were waiting, they could still hear the two women talking. Hearing Ji Wushang say this, everyone sighed inwardly. The young lady was so kind-hearted and benevolent. Alas, it was a pity that she had such half-sisters. But the young lady still softened her heart and saved their lives time and time again, which was truly touching.
“I know you haven’t really admitted it, Second Sister, it’s alright. We’ll still be good sisters from now on. Just focus on recovering. There aren’t many days left until November 15th, so get ready!” Ji Wushang stood up from the bedside and said, “Don’t remove the silver needles from your body yet, to avoid a relapse. I’ll have the doctor remove them in a couple of days.”
"Can't I pull it off now? I feel so uncomfortable," Ji Meiyuan wailed.
Ji Wushang sneered inwardly. Of course it's pain, otherwise how could I let you feel what pain is?
"Just focus on recovering!" Ji Wushang said earnestly. "You'll be fine once you get through this. Be careful in the future, and don't forget to offer incense to your third sister."
When Ji Meiyuan heard the words "Third Sister," she froze, completely dumbfounded. "Third, Third Sister...she, she..."
"You killed her." Ji Wushang leaned forward and said softly, then stepped back and spoke in a normal voice, "If my third sister knew from beyond the grave that you were alright, she would be very happy!"
Happy? She was already lucky she wasn't worrying herself sick every night! Ji Meiyuan's heart began to race, "Have she... has she been buried?"
“She was buried long ago. Sigh, I still remember the way she died with her eyes wide open… Never mind, Second Sister, take good care of yourself! I’m leaving. Oh, by the way, remember to get married on the fifteenth of November. Father said there must be no mistakes.” Ji Wushang finished speaking and immediately walked away.
Ji Meiyuan was filled with terror, dying with her eyes wide open... dying with her eyes wide open... Yes, that day she had seen that look in her eyes, that look... "Ah!" Ji Meiyuan suddenly went crazy, "Ah, don't look for me, don't look for me! You deserve to die, you deserve to die!"
Those around were shocked, and Ji Wushang hadn't gone far when she heard the sound, but she didn't stop. The doctors and servants rushed forward, crying, "Second Miss, Second Miss, don't be agitated!"
"Ah, no, she deserves to die, she deserves to die!" Ji Meiyuan was very agitated, baring her teeth and claws, her sharp fingernails scratching the skin off several servants and doctors who came up.
Finally, the doctor had no choice but to take out silver needles and insert them into her head. Sure enough, Ji Meiyuan went limp like a corpse.
Those around them watched helplessly, harboring a deep resentment towards this second young lady.
Bao Qi looked at Ji Meiyuan and said, "Second Miss, you should rest well!"
"Sigh. We're going down now." The doctors shook their heads and left.
Ji Wushang went straight to the East Garden, and after informing her through a maid, she waited. Aunt Bai, hearing that Ji Wushang had arrived, thought for a moment and said, "Let her in!" She wanted to see what Ji Wushang was up to!
After Ji Wushang entered, he bowed and smiled, "Is Auntie feeling much better?"
"Hmm, much better!" Aunt Bai said to Ji Wushang in a sarcastic tone.
"That's wonderful!" Ji Wushang nodded. "Then Auntie will definitely be able to attend Second Sister and Fourth Sister's wedding! That's wonderful! Second Sister is awake, and Auntie is well again. What a joyous occasion!"
Upon hearing this, Aunt Bai's eyes widened in shock, half of them filled with light, and she stared at him with dead fish eyes, "What did you say? The American aid worker has woken up?"
"Yes, Aunt, I went into the plum garden just now and saw that Second Sister has woken up!" Ji Wushang said with a joyful smile.
Just then, a voice came from outside the door, "What's making you so happy?" It was Ji Dingbei's voice.
Ji Wushang thought to himself, "It's the perfect time!"
He immediately went to greet him, "Father."
"Hmm." Ji Dingbei nodded, then they went into the inner room together. He looked at Aunt Bai and asked, "Aomei, how are you feeling now?"
"Much better," Aunt Bai said. "After taking some medicine, I feel much better, and I guess there's nothing seriously wrong with me."
"Good, very good!" Ji Dingbei was delighted, then turned to Ji Wushang, "Wushang, what were you two talking about just now?" It was rare to see Wushang and Aunt Bai talking so harmoniously! It really made Ji Dingbei beam with joy!
Ji Wushang smiled and said, "Father, it's my second sister who woke up. She woke up just now!"
"real?"
"Yes. Father, I was thinking, now that Second Sister has woken up and Aunt is better, Fourth Sister might wake up too. Then we can get Second Sister and Fourth Sister married off together before the fifteenth of November. What a wonderful thing that would be! Our General's Mansion has kept its word!"
"Yes, that's right."
"It would be wonderful if Aunt Bai could be the witness at the wedding!" Ji Wushang looked at Aunt Bai.
"Yes." Aunt Bai nodded, but in her heart, she remembered that Ji Meiyuan was to marry, but she was marrying the Fourth Miss Ji Yinxue at the same time! These two women were marrying the same man. According to seniority, Ji Meiyuan should be the principal wife, but if Ji Yinxue gave birth first, her child would become the legitimate daughter or son. Wouldn't this be disadvantageous to Ji Meiyuan? She only had this one daughter left. She had originally thought that since her daughter had become a living dead, she would let it go, but now that she had woken up, she had to make some preparations for her only daughter!
Although I am an elder and cannot influence the decision of who will be the second young master's wife, I must at least create favorable conditions for my American aid!
As for that Fourth Miss, since Aunt Nangong is practically a relic of the past, why not just kill her off now? It'll save her from getting in the way! And as for Ji Yinxue, since she hasn't woken up yet, she should never wake up!
"Aunt, what are you thinking about?" Ji Wushang asked Bai Yiniang curiously, while Ji Dingbei looked at her with the same question, "What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"
"It's nothing." Aunt Bai snapped out of her daze, glared at Ji Wushang, who looked down at her with a wronged expression. Ji Dingbei saw this scene and said, "Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now. Take good care of yourself. Tianxiang, take good care of her!" He then stood up and said to Ji Wushang, "Wushang, go for a walk."
"Yes." Ji Wushang nodded, then glanced at Aunt Bai and walked out.
Ji Wushang and Ji Dingbei walked in the garden and finally sat down in the pavilion.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Ji Wushang said, "Father, should we have the maid make some snacks?" Seeing that he hesitated, he immediately called Zhu'er, who was waiting on the side, "Zhu'er, go and make some snacks."
"Yes." Pearl immediately went to do so.
Seeing that Zhu'er had left and the servants were waiting outside the pavilion, Ji Dingbei asked, "How was Er Yatou when you got to the plum garden?"
"Father, my second sister is doing well, but her emotions are still not very stable. Her condition is alright."
"Well, that's good. What about your fourth sister?" Ji Dingbei asked. "I'm a little worried about her."
"Father, don't worry, Fourth Sister will definitely get better," Ji Wushang said earnestly. "Master will definitely be able to heal them."
“As your father, I know how capable your master is, but what I’m worried about isn’t their illness!” Ji Dingbei sighed.
"What is Father worried about?"
"Your second and fourth sisters both married the Second Young Master Nan at the same time. I've thought it over and over, and I still feel it's somewhat inappropriate for these two sisters to marry the Second Young Master Nan together..."
"Father, you're worrying too much!" Ji Wushang smiled. "I see that many wealthy families, like the two daughters of the Minister, have married the Marquis of Zhongxin, haven't they? Father, think about it, if my second and fourth sisters don't marry the Second Young Master of Nan, who else can they marry? Sigh!" As Ji Wushang spoke, he became somewhat sad.
Ji Dingbei nodded, "You're right. So how do we identify the legal wife?"
"Father, regarding the hierarchy of elders and juniors, ultimately it all comes down to Young Master Nan's will, doesn't it? Father doesn't need to worry," Ji Wushang said. Could he possibly worry about it? They are the main characters! They should be the ones performing! The best they can do is fight to the death! That's what makes it exciting!
"Yes, I was overthinking it," Ji Dingbei nodded, then said, "Then what about your marriage to Prince Nan..."
"Father..." Ji Wushang's face turned a little red. It was better not to bring this up.
“You’re not young anymore. I’ve been thinking about it, and after this winter, you’ll be of marriageable age. I’ve calculated an auspicious date, so let’s get married on the fifth day of the first lunar month! Your father also wants to hold his grandson.” Ji Dingbei said, ignoring the blush on Ji Wushang’s face.
Upon hearing this, Ji Wushang exclaimed, "So fast?" But when he saw Ji Dingbei looking over, he immediately lowered his head.
Ji Dingbei knew that her daughter was shy and felt sorry for her. Of all the family, she was the most sensible. "I'm not happy. The fifth day of the first lunar month is an auspicious day. I will send someone to have a few drinks with the Marquis of Jinnan tomorrow. I never expected that all my daughters would marry into the Marquis of Jinnan's family."
“Father,” Ji Wushang said reproachfully.
"I need to go see Er Yatou. Wu Shang, go back early and take good care of yourself," Ji Dingbei said, standing up.
"Father, some snacks..."
"No, thank you." Ji Dingbei stepped out.
Ji Wushang watched him walk away, a smile playing on her lips. Only then did Zhu'er bring out the snacks. "Oh, Miss, where's Master?"
“He went to see my second sister.” Ji Wushang looked at the pastries. “Take them back, I’ll eat them.”
"yes."
At this moment, Ji Meiyuan was lying in bed resting, but she kept dreaming about things she had experienced. The words Ji Wushang had said kept replaying in her mind, sending chills down her spine. In her final moments, she unexpectedly found herself seemingly transported back to the scene where she killed Ji Wuxia!
Filled with despair, he gripped the dagger tightly and ruthlessly slashed at Ji Wuxia's neck. Unexpectedly, the blood from her neck splattered onto his own body! She fell to the ground! She had died with her eyes wide open, staring at him in death!
"Ah!" Ji Meiyuan screamed loudly, flailing her arms and legs wildly!
Ji Dingbei had just stepped inside when he heard the scream. He immediately rushed in and found Ji Meiyuan with her eyes closed, kicking and screaming, "You deserve to die! You deserve to die! Don't come looking for me, you deserve to die!"
Ji Dingbei stepped forward, exclaiming, "American aid!" and then tried to restrain her from moving. Just then, the servants and doctors rushed in from outside.
Unexpectedly, Ji Meiyuan suddenly screamed, grabbed a silver needle that she didn't know was on her own body, and stabbed it into Ji Dingbei's neck!
☆、131 Miss Ji plots to kill someone using another's knife
Ji Dingbei was shocked. Was this some kind of treasonous act of murdering his father? Those around him looked on in astonishment, exclaiming, "Master!"
Ji Dingbei snatched the silver needle away and pressed her down abruptly. "Are you crazy?!" she shouted. "How could you hurt yourself? I should never have let Ji Wushang save this daughter!"
"Ah!" Ji Meiyuan seemed to have gone mad. "I...I'm going to kill you!"
Ji Dingbei was shocked. "What did you say!" Enraged, he slapped her across the face, knocking Ji Meiyuan unconscious. She lay stiffly on the bed, completely unconscious.
Everyone was stunned. They hadn't expected that the second young lady would actually say such a thing. How could the master not be furious? Ji Dingbei came to his senses and looked at Ji Meiyuan, whom he had knocked unconscious. Her face was now swollen and red.
"Hmph!" Ji Dingbei was still furious. He stood up and said, "Keep a close eye on her! She's probably gone mad! Hmph!"
Upon hearing this, several doctors immediately went to examine her, daring not to report the truth or utter a single word. Ji Dingbei glanced back and ordered, "Wake her up!"
"Yes," the doctors replied.
Baoqi watched from the side, speechless. If it were anyone else, Ji Dingbei would probably have punched her to death! She never expected that the Second Miss would be so confused. Has she really gone mad?