And there's Youlan, whose clothes are disheveled!
"Ah! Someone's dead!" The maid was terrified and ran outside, covering her face.
Main hall.
By this time, several people who had kidnapped Ji Wushang had already been punished outside the main hall. They were all beaten until their skin was raw, and they confessed to all their crimes. In order to save his life, the shopkeeper also revealed that Nan Aoyu had embezzled silver from the Marquis's mansion at Yixiang Tower. Nan Aoyu had no choice but to admit that he had embezzled 200,000 taels of gold and hidden it in the money shops in Lady Qi's countryside.
People speculated that Nan Aoyu might have killed Lady Qi because he wanted to keep the 200,000 taels of gold for himself!
Otherwise, how could someone who schemes against others possibly kill his own wife? That's the only reason I can come up with!
Now, all we have to do is wait for Nan Jinxue to arrive, and then everything will be settled!
Just then, a maid rushed in, shouting, "Second, Second Young Master, he's dead!"
"What?" Marquis Jinnan shouted out, and without saying another word, he immediately rushed to Yuxue Garden.
Those around were all astonished. Just moments ago they were saying that Nan Jinxue had woken up, so how could she possibly be dead now?
Ji Wushang narrowed his eyes and stepped forward. "How did you die?"
"Yes, yes...yes, this servant, this servant doesn't know what to say!" The maid immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.
Ji Wushang was quite confused. He truly hadn't expected Nan Jinxue to die like this! How did he die? Could it be that someone had activated the aphrodisiac within him? This actually did him a huge favor!
"Go and see!" said Old Madam Yun. "What a misfortune for our family!" Aunt Chen stepped forward to help Old Madam Yun up. "Old Madam, please take care of yourself!"
"Bah! These people are all here to anger this old woman to death!" said Old Madam Yun to Huangfu Xuan. "Your Highness, please make yourself at home! I'm afraid our residence cannot entertain you!"
Huangfu Xuan nodded, then stood up. "Then I'll take my leave!"
"The Marquis's affairs are family matters, Your Highness..." Ji Wushang looked at him at this moment.
"Don't worry, I was just passing by and don't know anything about the Marquis's residence. I apologize for disturbing you!" With that, Huangfu Xuan nodded to Ji Wushang and then walked out.
A group of people rushed off to see what was going on.
Ji Wushang walked at the back, looked at all the kneeling people, and said, "Tiefeng, except for the shopkeeper and this man," Ji Wushang pointed to the middle-aged man, "take all the rest to my father's camp, make them serve in the army, give them the heaviest work, give them the worst food, and make sure they are always at the forefront of battle, or else their whole family will be wiped out!"
"Yes!" Tie Feng nodded immediately and then ordered Tie Wei to do it right away!
"Take both of them to Yu Xue Garden!" Ji Wushang said, quickly walking towards Yu Xue Garden. After a few steps, he stopped again, "What is Aunt Zhao doing in Zhuangshu Garden?"
"Miss, Aunt Zhao has been quietly embroidering or tending to flowers, and hasn't done anything else."
"Go, tell her, my second brother is dead!" Ji Wushang said, then strode away. Zhao Rui, let's see how long you can stay calm!
Tie Feng immediately took action.
When everyone arrived at Yuxue Garden, they were all surprised.
When the Marquis of Jinnan looked at the stiff corpse of Nan Jinxue by the bed, especially when his manhood was still erect, his face turned green. His gaze fell on Youlan, who was trembling beside him. Youlan was completely dumbfounded, staring at the corpse, not daring to speak or move!
Youlan's beautiful neck was covered in hickeys, and her face was filled with terror as she stared at Nan Jinxue's corpse, completely terrified.
The entire room was filled with the decadent smell of lovemaking; it was obvious what had happened.
"What a sin!" Even the Marquis of Jinnan could not describe the scene. He stepped forward and covered Nan Jinxue's body with a brocade quilt, covering her naked body.
Those who arrived gradually understood the situation instantly upon seeing the scene. The servants all lowered their heads, not daring to look; some turned away, others closed their eyes, each with their own expression. But they couldn't help but whisper among themselves. The unmarried maids all blushed deeply.
This Nan Jinxue is beyond description! Having been seen in this state several times, even if she dies, she'll probably be sent to hell by the King of Hell.
However, Nan Jinxue's death also fulfilled the saying, "To die under the peony flower!" As for whether he was a romantic ghost or not, we don't know!
"Dead?" Nan Aoyu stepped forward, looking at Nan Jinxue. "Really dead?" He then looked at Marquis Jinnan. "So, no one believes what I'm saying anymore?"
Ji Wushang led the coroner forward from behind, saying, "Please, sir, examine me!" He didn't go up himself. Judging from their expressions and the whispers among so many people, he knew what was going on. He was right, but this woman was actually Youlan.
Heh, she's really in a hurry, thinking about taking the position so quickly without considering the whole story! She'll just ruin herself for nothing! But, Youlan is a cunning woman, so it's fine if she falls for her now, otherwise I'll deal with her anyway!
The coroner stepped forward tremblingly. The Marquis of Jinnan's face was filled with sorrow. He never expected that he would lose his beloved son on this day! This was his pride and joy!
When Old Madam Yun saw this scene, her face turned red and then green. "It's only afternoon, she just woke up, and she's already doing such a thing... Guards, drag that woman out and bury her alive!"
Everyone was shocked to hear this.
But no one pleaded for Youlan. Ji Wushang was slightly shocked; Old Madam Yun was ruthless from the start, showing the extreme resentment in her heart!
Guards quickly stepped forward and pulled Youlan off the bed.
Youlan was pulled back to her senses and immediately struggled, shouting, "What are you doing? What are you doing!" But when she looked up, she saw a room full of people!
"Ah, Lord Marquis, Old... Old Madam! Second... Second Master..." *Slap!* Before she could finish, the Marquis of Jinnan slapped her so hard she was dizzy. "Drag her away and bury her!"
"No, spare me, spare me!" Youlan shouted loudly, ignoring the burning sensation on her face. She kept begging for mercy, but the guards wouldn't let her. They grabbed her legs and dragged her away.
Her clothes weren't even properly on, yet she was pulled so alluringly, and her sensitive white thing fell to the ground, leaving a trail of eroticism! The people around her covered their faces, oblivious to their own disgust.
Ji Wushang covered his eyes, cursing inwardly. These people should have been dead long ago; they were an eyesore! He waved for someone to deal with them.
After a short while, I had some peace and quiet.
Nan Aoyu knelt on the ground, while Old Madam Yun had already turned and left, leaving behind the words "You decide what to do" to Marquis Jinnan before returning to her Yunxiang Pavilion.
Zhao Yirou stood there stunned for a long time. Nan Jinxue was dead. What would become of her? What should she do next? What status would she have left in the Marquis's mansion?
The coroner is still examining the case.
Just then, a maid's voice came from outside, "Aunt Zhao has arrived!"
The Marquis of Jinnan was startled when he heard this, and then he suddenly remembered that he had such a concubine, and that Nan Jinxue's birth mother was that woman Zhao Rui!
Aunt Zhao walked straight in at this moment, glanced at the dead Nan Jinxue on the bed, and saw her half-naked body. Aunt Zhao knew that what she had heard all the way was not a lie, but the truth... Everyone around her made way for Aunt Zhao.
Because her face was so grotesquely distorted and hideous! Anyone who saw it would surely have nightmares at night!
Ji Wushang looked at all the expressions on her face.
Aunt Zhao glanced at the Marquis of Jinnan, remained silent, and then stepped forward, asking, "How is my son?"
The coroner, seeing Aunt Zhao, was startled and quickly backed away, "Second Young Master, Second Young Master... is dead..."
As he spoke, he rolled down and knelt at the feet of the Marquis of Jinnan.
Aunt Zhao muttered, "Dead? Dead? Haha, dead?! You people are the ones who are dead!"
Marquis Jinnan frowned, "Drag her away!"
"Don't touch me!" Aunt Zhao stepped forward and approached Marquis Jinnan. "Nan Aogan, what did you say to me?"
"Get out of my way!" The Marquis of Jinnan was in a terrible mood. He still remembered what he had said!
"You said you would take good care of me, but you didn't. All I did was ruin my face, and you neglected me... I let it go, after all, anyone's appearance might be ruined! But, Nan Aogan, didn't you like Jin Xue a lot? How could you let him die? You're so heartless. Did you get that good-for-nothing Nan Xuzong and then abandon my Jin Xue?"
"Insolence!" Marquis Jinnan was clear-headed. He knew that Nan Jinxue was dead, and there was no turning back. As for how she died, he would have to wait for the coroner to tell! Now, his only hope rested on Nan Xuzong, and besides, hadn't Nan Xuzong gone to get his legs treated? That was his hope! If Nan Xuzong found out about her insults, wouldn't he hate her to death? "Go back to your Zhuangshu Garden!" Marquis Jinnan coldly pointed in the direction of Zhuangshu Garden.
Several rough-looking old women immediately came forward, saying, "Madam, let's go back!"
"I'm not going back, Nan Aogan, you're so heartless!" Aunt Zhao said coldly and loudly.
The Marquis of Jinnan slapped her across the face and yelled, "Get out of here! Go die if you want to!" He then glared at the rough old women, who dared not linger. They grabbed Aunt Zhao and dragged her out.
"I'm not reconciled! You promised, you promised to take care of me and Jin Xue! How could you break your promise? How could you treat me like this..." The voice grew softer and softer until it could no longer be heard.
The Marquis of Jinnan rubbed his temples, looking at the coroner with a terrible headache. "Speak, what exactly happened!" Dead, dead... Sigh! What a tragedy!
"Yes, it was the second young master. He had just been hit hard on the back of the head and it was a miracle that he woke up! But after waking up, he took the medicine and then had sex. He was too hasty and his body couldn't handle it. He still wanted to have sex, and even when his body was completely drained, he didn't stop, so... so..." Everyone knew what those four words that couldn't be said were.
The Marquis of Jinnan's face turned red. "You wretched child! You wretched child!" The Marquis of Jinnan was furious, but helpless. This was, after all, his son. Damn it! What sins had he committed to deserve all this? Now he was a parent outliving their child!
Furthermore, wasn't it this Nan Aoyu who caused Nan Jinxue's severe blow to the back of the head?! This man must have seduced Nan Jinxue before committing such a despicable act! I absolutely cannot let him get away with this! He killed my son!
"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and prepare the mourning hall!" Although the Marquis of Jinnan was in a terrible mood and furious, he still managed to restrain himself and roared, "Nan Aoyu, get out! Get out of our manor! Take all your belongings with you!" He couldn't die here, otherwise, people would definitely accuse him of murdering his brother! But he would never let this family get away with it! They were only half-brothers; they killed his son, shouldn't they pay the price? You killed my son, I'll kill yours!
Nan Aoyu didn't see the murderous intent in the eyes of the Marquis of Jinnan. He lowered his head and didn't argue. He truly had lost miserably. However, he felt a sliver of relief, because it was Nan Jinxue who died, not him, who had died from exhaustion.
He had only lost Lady Qi; his wife was nothing. He still had two concubines and a son and a daughter. It was alright, really alright. He raised his head and replied, "Yes." Then he walked outside, but suddenly turned back to look at Marquis Jinnan. "Brother, I think the house in the countryside probably isn't finished yet. Could we stay a little longer?"
Ji Wushang said coldly, "No need. I had someone clean it before, and it has been kept clean. Second Uncle, you can move in once you've finished packing."
"You, Ji Wushang...you!" Nan Aoyu pointed at Ji Wushang, suddenly realizing that it was this woman! It was Ji Wushang who had been plotting against them all all along! It was her, she was the most ruthless one!
But what's the use of knowing now? Nan Aoyu looked into Ji Wushang's eyes, and Ji Wushang stared back at him, his tone icy cold. "I asked the young master back then why my second uncle's family was in the manor. The young master said it was because there were some problems with the house in the countryside, so I thought I should do my filial duty and sent someone to fix it. I planned to give my second uncle a surprise when the time was right!"
"Surprise! Great, great!" Nan Aoyu nodded. "Wu Shang, you're amazing! You're so filial!"
"Thank you for your praise, Uncle! I just didn't know that my filial piety would be met with such disdain! I will always remember what you and my brother have done for me. Uncle, you and your family must take good care of yourselves!" Ji Wushang's tone gradually became heavier, as if a stone was pressing on Nan Aoyu's chest.
She wouldn't let this go! These words flashed through Nan Aoyu's mind, and she was so frightened that she felt a chill run up from the soles of her feet to her heart. She looked at Ji Wushang, but Ji Wushang had already walked out.
There's nothing much to see here.
Zhao Yirou looked at Nan Jinxue, then at Marquis Jinnan, unsure of what to do.
The funeral will surely be held soon.
Soon, various versions of the story emerged, claiming that Nan Jinxue, once the most handsome man in the capital, had an affair with his aunt, and that he didn't stop there, even having illicit relations with his concubine, exhausting himself to death.
The Marquis's reputation plummeted. However, rumors circulated that the whole affair was orchestrated by the Marquis of Jinnan's younger brother, Nan Aoyu, who had now fled in defeat and disappeared without a trace.
The various anecdotes are merely entertainment for casual conversation. But that's another story.
As dusk settles and the moon hangs like a hook, the night grows cooler, a chill creeps into my heart, and I feel uneasy.
However, of course, it takes time to arrange Nan Jinxue's funeral.
Ji Wushang was undoubtedly in charge of this "important event." Because Nan Jinxue's death was dishonorable, the Marquis of Jinnan, after some deliberation, spread the word that Nan Jinxue had suddenly contracted a serious illness and died. The funeral would be held tomorrow.
As night fell, Ji Wushang busied himself for a while, instructing the maids and servants to do their duties. Zhao Yirou and Shui Pei were the ones keeping vigil.
Seeing that there was nothing else to do, Ji Wushang sent someone to prepare the belongings of Nan Aoyu's family so that they could move out of the Marquis's mansion in three days.
After a while, Ji Wushang returned to his Moxuan Garden. Without Nan Xuzong there, his heart felt empty. Guarding such a large courtyard was truly unpleasant. Today, at least, felt somewhat complete.
Ji Wushang had not forgotten his promise to Abbot Huiyuan, nor to the promise he made to Old Madam Yun. He wrote a letter and handed it to Cuiwu to handle, leaving Hongfei alone to protect him.
Tie Feng responsibly assigned several guards to protect the area around Mo Xuan Garden. Ji Wushang was actually quite at ease, as Nan Xuzong's secret guards were always around protecting him. However, he couldn't rule out the possibility that, like last time, some people would be difficult to stop.
Ji Wushang poured herself a cup of tea, drank it, and then, after catching her breath, asked, "Hongfei, what is your relationship with the Third Prince?" Her eyes were sharp as she looked at the maid in front of her. "Tell me! How should I address you?"
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"Your Highness, this servant is Hongfei. I have always been by the master's side. Now that the master has asked me to follow you, I have been following you ever since! I don't understand what you mean, so please explain it to me, Your Highness." Hongfei immediately knelt down and quickly bowed.