Feng Yun felt that Ji Yinxue had changed. The gentle young lady from before had disappeared, and now she had become a sinister woman! But she could only serve her carefully!
"Yes," Feng Yun said, quickly going downstairs.
Ji Yinxue felt even happier watching Feng Yun flee!
Ji Wushang, just you wait, your good days are not far off! I will definitely get back what you suffered before! If you marry into the Marquis's mansion, just you wait and see! This time, I thank you, hmph, for actually helping me get rid of Ji Meiyuan and Ji Wuxia! Hahaha!
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Ji Wushang thought he heard a few sarcastic laughs, but upon closer listening, he couldn't make out anything. He had no choice but to give up.
"Zhu'er," Ji Wushang called out towards the outside.
Pearl immediately came in, "Miss, Pearl is here."
"Help me go for a walk, it's so stuffy." Ji Wushang put his legs down. He had been lying in bed for several days, and if he didn't walk around, his legs would be ruined.
"Yes." Zhu'er stepped forward to help Ji Wushang, and then walked outside.
Ji Wushang stood in the garden of Xinyuan again, looking at the bright sunshine that was shining down, which gave him a slight warmth.
"Ah San and Ah Si, bring the chaise lounge over." Seeing that Ji Wushang liked it, Zhu'er immediately ordered the standing servants to bring the chaise lounge over, and Ji Wushang sat down on it.
"You've all had a tough time these past few days," Ji Wushang sighed.
"Miss, please don't say that. If it weren't for your protection, everyone in this garden would be bullied!" Zhu'er said, looking at her. "Miss, you should take good care of yourself." She then stepped forward and whispered, "The Prince of Nan is worried. Zhu'er sent someone to inform him that you are alright."
"Yes, you did a good job." Ji Wushang nodded, this shouldn't make him worry about him.
"Miss, would you like some snacks?" Zhu'er looked at Ji Wushang and felt that he was not very happy, so she couldn't help but ask worriedly.
"Okay, go get some!" Ji Wushang nodded and lay down lazily on the chaise lounge.
As Zhu'er left the garden, she saw Xian'er and pulled her aside, saying, "Xian'er, I feel that Miss hasn't been very happy. What do you think we should do?"
"Um, I don't know either... How about we bring the young master along? Only he can make Miss happy now." Xian'er thought of Ji Wusi, "The young master just came back from school."
"Alright, go and bring the young master here. I need to get some snacks for the young lady."
"Okay." Xian'er nodded and went to do it.
Pearl was satisfied and went to the kitchen.
Ji Dingbei spent the entire morning alone in his study, without seeing anyone else. He hadn't left since burying Ji Wuxia.
Aunt Qin knocked on his door from the outside. Ji Dingbei looked up at Aunt Qin, who seemed lost in thought, and said, "Come in!"
"Yes." Aunt Qin came in at this moment, also carrying a bowl of newly made lotus seed soup. "Master, would you like to have this lotus seed soup first? I made this lotus seed soup myself, and I hope you will taste it."
"Mm." Ji Dingbei nodded, then took the lotus seed soup. "Please sit down."
"yes."
After he finished eating, Aunt Qin said, "Master, you haven't seemed very happy lately. Is it because of the matter between the Third Miss and the Second Miss?" The concubine played the role of a kind person and gently massaged Ji Dingbei.
"Alas, it's my fault. It's because of me that they've become like this. If I hadn't failed in my teaching, they wouldn't have ended up like this!" Ji Dingbei felt hurt as someone pointed out his words and wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
"Master, you are a highly respected general, the pillar of our General's Mansion. You have many things to handle. As for the education of those young ladies, it was mostly done by the concubines and tutors. The paths they ultimately choose are their own, not your fault! Nor is it that you have failed in your teaching. Alas, if there's anything pitiful about it, it's that in this world, the young ladies all have different personalities, so naturally they all take different paths. I suppose that's just fate!" Concubine Qin dared not say too much, nor did she dare to say anything that would cause Ji Dingbei any trouble, so she naturally spoke in this moderate way.
Ji Dingbei listened and thought it made sense. "Yes, maybe this is fate, fate, sigh!"
“Master, you don’t need to sigh. If this is fate, then we can only accept it.” Aunt Qin looked at him. “But I believe that our General Ji’s Mansion will definitely gain a stronger foothold in the Great Xia Zhou Dynasty.”
"Hmm." Ji Dingbei nodded, pulling his aunt into his arms. "These past few days, you've been helping with the affairs of the household. Have you been tired?"
"I'm not tired at all. I'm overjoyed to be able to do what I can for the household! As long as it's something Master assigns me, I'll definitely do it well." Aunt Qin looked at Ji Dingbei seriously and expressed her feelings.
Ji Dingbei nodded, "Okay, that's good."
Just then, someone knocked on the door. Ji Dingbei helped Aunt Qin to her feet, straightened his clothes, and said, "Come in."
The guard pushed the door open, and a servant walked in from outside, kneeling on the ground, "Greetings, Master, from Concubine Qin."
"Speak quickly if you have something to say," Ji Dingbei said.
"Reporting to Your Excellency, Concubine Bai has suddenly fallen ill and is crying and screaming incessantly in the dungeon. Please, Your Excellency, go and check on her."
"What?" Ji Dingbei stood up abruptly and walked forward. "How is it? Have you sent a doctor to take a look?"
The servant hesitated.
Ji Dingbei immediately shouted, "Quickly, get a doctor to take a look!"
"Yes." The servant immediately ran off.
Ji Dingbei walked towards the dungeon without turning his head. Qin Yiniang, listening to this conversation, was completely stunned. Scenes of how Bai Yiniang had harmed her flashed through her mind like a movie!
Aunt Qin tensed up. This couldn't be allowed, absolutely couldn't be allowed to come out of that dungeon again! If she came out, she would definitely defy the heavens! No, this time, if she came out, she would surely die!
Aunt Qin was anxious. She got up from the ground and ran outside. What should she do? What should she do? What should she do?
Suddenly, she thought of Ji Wushang again. Last time, it was Ji Wushang who saved her, so this time, only Ji Wushang can save her!
Ji Wushang was overjoyed at Ji Wusi's arrival and was playing with him, checking his homework, etc., when she saw Aunt Qin rushing in in a panic. As soon as she saw Ji Wushang in the courtyard, she ran over immediately, "Miss, Miss, something bad has happened!"
"What's wrong?" Ji Wushang looked at her and had Yingsheng and Yanyu take Ji Wusi away, with Tieyi accompanying them.
Aunt Qin, catching her breath, said, "Aunt Bai suddenly stopped screaming in the dungeon. Master has already sent a doctor to check on her. Master is going to see her now."
Upon hearing this, Ji Wushang remained expressionless. He knew this day would eventually come, but he hadn't expected it to arrive so soon.
Okay, very good. That means I can take care of them all before I get married!
"It's alright, Aunt Qin, don't panic. The doctor will definitely be able to cure Aunt Bai, so don't worry!" Ji Wushang knew what she was worried about, but she was careful what she said.
Seeing that Ji Wushang wasn't worried at all, Aunt Qin nodded with some doubt, "Miss, I was extremely grateful to you for saving me last time..."
"Don't say anything more, Aunt," Ji Wushang interrupted her. "I know what you want to say. But as the saying goes, 'Forgive and forget.' Let's put our minds at ease. Those with malicious hearts will surely be punished by Heaven." Ji Wushang's words were pointed, and Aunt Qin understood them easily.
Aunt Qin nodded, "Thank you, Miss."
"At least Aunt Bai is carrying the flesh and blood of our General Ji's mansion. Let's look forward to this little life!"
"No!" Aunt Qin cried out, "No, I don't want to, I..."
Ji Wushang stepped forward and gently put his arm around Aunt Qin's shoulder. "Aunt, do you believe me if I say I will help you?"
Aunt Qin looked at Ji Wushang with some disbelief, but then looked at her with trusting eyes. "I believe you," Aunt Qin said. "I believe Miss Ji, and Miss Ji always keeps her word!" Aunt Qin looked around the garden and, finding no one around, looked at Ji Wushang and solemnly raised her hand. "I, Qin Fu, swear to heaven that from this day forward, if Miss Ji Wushang ever needs my help, I will do my utmost. If I break this oath, may I be struck by lightning!"
“Aunt, you shouldn’t make such a vow.” Ji Wushang stepped forward and covered her lips.
“Aunt, since you’ve said all that today, I, Ji Wushang, will help you. I only have one or two wishes. If you can help me fulfill them in the future, I will definitely make sure you hold your position as the mistress of the house!” Ji Wushang stepped forward and whispered in Aunt Qin’s ear.
Aunt Qin trembled, her eyes fixed on Ji Wushang, "Young Miss?"
"I, Ji Wushang, keep my word." Ji Wushang smiled.
Aunt Qin nodded, realizing she had truly found the right person. Thankfully, she hadn't gone against her; if she had fought with the young lady, she wouldn't even know how she died.
Aren't Ji Meiyuan and Ji Wuxia the best examples?
Aunt Qin sighed with emotion.
Ji Wushang then returned to his usual demeanor and said, "Auntie, we should also go and see Aunt Bai. Father has already gone to see her, shouldn't we hurry up?"
“Yes, let’s go.” Aunt Qin nodded immediately upon hearing this.
Before even reaching the dungeon, Ji Wushang could smell the fragrance of medicine. He immediately recognized it as a medicine to prevent miscarriage. It seemed that Aunt Bai was having a very enjoyable and fulfilling time in the dungeon!
The people inside were already very busy, all revolving around Aunt Bai.
Ji Dingbei stood outside the dungeon, looking at Aunt Bai not far away. Aunt Bai was lying on the bed, receiving a doctor's treatment. The bed curtains were very elegant, and there was some furniture around her. Sunlight shone down from outside, making it bright and clear, not at all like the dark and gloomy dungeon he had imagined.
When Ji Wushang entered, this was exactly the scene he saw. What kind of dungeon is this? This should be a side room.
Ji Wushang couldn't help but find it amusing, but he still bowed respectfully to Ji Dingbei, saying, "Father." Aunt Qin, who was standing next to him, also bowed to Ji Dingbei at this moment.
Ji Dingbei waved his hand, indicating that they should dispense with the formalities.
Ji Wushang then turned his gaze to Aunt Bai on the bed. At this moment, Aunt Bai's lower abdomen was already slightly swollen. When Aunt Qin saw the eye-catching swollen abdomen, she lost her composure and seemed to want to rush forward and fight.
Ji Wushang immediately took her hand and whispered, "Auntie, please don't act impulsively."
Aunt Qin gradually calmed down.
At this moment, the doctor had already examined her and reported to Ji Dingbei, "Master, Aunt Bai is out of danger. It was anger and anxiety that caused her to shout and scream. We have now brought her emotions under control."
"Alright." Ji Dingbei nodded, his gaze now fixed on Aunt Bai's slightly protruding belly, a feeling of tenderness welling up within him. "How is the child?"
"Your Excellency, Consort Bai needs to take some medicine to stabilize her pregnancy; otherwise, the fetus may not develop normally," the doctor said. "It would be best to move her out of this dungeon."
Ji Wushang sneered inwardly, "What kind of dungeon is this? Do we even need to move it?"
Ji Dingbei nodded, "The East Garden has been renovated and new houses have been built, so let her move back in there!"
“Master, Concubine Bai…” Concubine Qin could no longer hold back and stepped forward, crying, “Master, are you really just going to let Concubine Bai out of the dungeon like this? Didn’t you say that you would execute her after she gave birth?”
Ji Dingbei was displeased after hearing this, but it was indeed what he had said before. However, he couldn't bear to see his child grow up in such an environment! If anything went wrong, it would definitely lead to the miscarriage of the child... He was already middle-aged and couldn't have too much hope of having another child!
“Fu’er, you must know this is temporary. Alas, I know Ao Mei has caused you great harm, but look, she has also received her retribution. Tell me, how would she react if she knew that Er Ya Tou and San Ya Tou were in trouble?” Ji Dingbei helped Aunt Qin up. “Forgive her. After all, who is without fault? I believe that she has deeply reflected on her days in this dungeon. Otherwise, why would you see the words ‘I repent’ written on this wall?” Ji Dingbei pointed to the words on the wall.
They wrote the characters on paper with a brush and then pasted them on the wall. It covered an entire wall.
Aunt Qin was somewhat taken aback, and Ji Wushang also glanced at it.
Ji Wushang stepped forward and said, "Aunt, Father is right. Aunt Bai wrote so many words, she must have felt remorse. Sigh, we are all family, we should have the same tolerant attitude as family."
Aunt Qin could only nod in agreement when she heard Ji Wushang say this.
Ji Dingbei looked at Ji Wushang with satisfaction and nodded.
Ji Wushang stepped forward a few steps, then looked at Aunt Bai and saw that her complexion was rosy and she did not seem to have any illness.
After taking a few more glances, Ji Wushang didn't see anything special before walking away.
The crowd dispersed, and Aunt Bai indeed returned to her East Garden. Ji Dingbei sent people to guard it, not allowing anyone to enter or leave easily, nor allowing Aunt Bai to leave the East Garden.
When Aunt Xie heard the news, she was still doing her calculations when she was stunned. With Aunt Bai out, what status did she have left? Moreover, the new mistress hadn't even been decided yet, and Aunt Bai was already out. That meant she definitely had a chance to get involved!
No, I absolutely cannot let Aunt Bai be so smug. The position of mistress is mine, mine, Xie Tiantian's! I, Xie Tiantian, have done so much for the manor. If I don't become the mistress, then heaven is blind!
"Steward Lin, you can do the calculations now! I have to get back to work." Aunt Xie put the account book away, gave Steward Lin a word, and then left.
Butler Lin nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
Aunt Xie was extremely anxious. She hadn't even dealt with Aunt Qin yet, and now another formidable enemy, Aunt Bai, had appeared! She hadn't forgotten how Aunt Bai had opposed her!