Just then, Youlan walked in from outside carrying a bowl of medicine. The smell of the medicine wafted over, overpowering the aroma of the food and filling the entire room with a medicinal fragrance. Nan Jinxue frowned, "What is that?"
"Reporting to Second Young Master, it is the Second Young Mistress's medicine for pregnancy nourishment," Youlan said. In front of Nan Jinxue, they, the maids who had accompanied her, still dared not address Ji Yinxue as Miss.
Ji Yinxue calmed herself down a bit after hearing that it was a tonic for pregnancy. But then she thought about it and realized something was off. She wasn't pregnant at all, so why would she need to drink any tonics for pregnancy? She decided to just keep it a secret from everyone and pretend it was okay.
"Make her drink it!" Nan Jinxue was a little impatient. The smell of the medicine was so strong that she felt like vomiting just from smelling it! She had to leave immediately after finishing her meal. Damn it, she was determined to find a few concubines! She wanted to infuriate Ji Yinxue. Didn't Ji Yinxue not want her to marry other women? Humph, she would just find a few concubines to make her angry. Anyway, she could just focus on taking care of her pregnancy!
Ji Yinxue, of course, had no idea what Nan Jinxue was thinking. Seeing Youlan bring in the medicine, she frowned and asked, "Why does it smell so bitter?"
"Reporting to the Second Young Madam, the physician said that good medicine tastes bitter, so you should drink it while it's hot!" Youlan said, stepping forward to take the medicine aside. Shui Pei, who had come in from outside, immediately came forward as well. The two of them helped Ji Yinxue lean against the headboard.
"Miss, drink this medicine while it's hot!" Youlan said, immediately stepping forward with a bowl. Ji Yinxue glared at them coldly, then opened her mouth.
Upon touching the bitter medicine, Ji Yinxue immediately spat it out. "It's so bitter! Are you trying to kill me?! Hurry up and add some ice water! Do I have to teach you all these things?!" Ji Yinxue cursed loudly.
Nan Jinxue frowned slightly, but still picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth.
"This servant didn't mean it. The physician has instructed that nothing should be added. You must drink it while it's hot, Miss, otherwise it will lose its effectiveness." Youlan immediately put down the bowl of medicine and knelt on the ground to explain.
"Just because the physician says so doesn't mean it's true!" Ji Yinxue said angrily. She didn't know if that person was too powerful. After she ate that unknown thing, she suddenly became pregnant, and the physician couldn't find any flaws in her diagnosis. But didn't this just mean that these physicians were not good at medicine?
I'm not actually pregnant, why should I suffer like this? Humph, I won't do it!
"Get out of here and get me some iced soup. I want to put it in iced soup before I drink it!" Ji Yinxue added.
Youlan was in a dilemma, her gaze drifting to Shui Pei to the side. Shui Pei became even more timid, knelt down and said, "Miss, please have a little!"
"I won't drink it!" Ji Yinxue said. "I want food, so hurry up and get me some food!" Does she want to starve to death instead of drinking this junk?
Nan Jinxue had almost finished eating, but she kept hearing Ji Yinxue yelling and shouting. She just wanted to shut this woman up forever so she wouldn't have to keep hearing her roaring!
We should find some medicine for her!
Ji Yinxue looked at Youlan and Shuipei, who were still kneeling on the ground, and, despite her hunger, got out of bed and slapped them both. She'd been slapped twice already; she needed to vent her anger!
"You lowly servants, how dare you disobey me!" Ji Yinxue shouted angrily. "Get out and get me some food!"
"Drink the medicine!" Nan Jinxue appeared outside the beaded curtain at some point. He lifted the curtain and walked in. "Don't make me say it a second time!" If it weren't for the fact that the Marquis valued this as the first child of the Marquis's family, and if it weren't for the fact that he still had to compete with Nan Xuzong and couldn't lose to him again in terms of having a son, he would have already had someone brew an abortion potion for this ignorant woman to drink!
"I won't drink!" Ji Yinxue was furious just looking at him. This damn guy, his mouth was covered in oil, and even though he wiped it off, it was still shiny! All he knew was to eat, couldn't he leave something for his wife?
"Will you drink or not?" Nan Jinxue's patience had been almost completely worn down by her, and everything that had just happened was enough to ignite his anger and resentment. And this woman in front of him actually dared to challenge him? Was she tired of living?
Ji Yinxue raised her head, snorted, and did not reply.
Nan Jinxue's pride was immediately shattered. This bitch actually disobeyed her in front of the maid! How could she ever stand in this Marquis's mansion again! She stepped forward, kicked Youlan and Shuipei aside, picked up the medicine bowl with one hand, and pinched Ji Yinxue's chin with the other.
Ji Yinxue shouted, "What are you doing! What are you doing! Help! Help! Murder! Murder!"
Nan Jinxue was so angry she was trembling. What did she mean by murder? She really wanted to kill her!
He slapped her again, leaving Ji Yinxue dizzy and disoriented. The guards and servants who heard the shouts tried to rush in to protect Ji Yinxue, but when they saw Nan Jinxue hitting her, they froze, unsure whether to advance or retreat.
Nan Jinxue turned her head and shouted, "Get out of here, all of you!"
In just a moment, all the guards, maids, and servants had left, leaving only Ji Yinxue and Nan Jinxue.
Nan Jinxue sneered, grabbing Ji Yinxue's chin again with her large hand. Then, with her other hand, she picked up the bowl of medicine and forced it into Ji Yinxue's mouth. "Drink it, drink it, drink it! You slut, did you go out to meet your lover today? Tell me, tell me! You slut, you cheated on me behind my back, didn't you!" Nan Jinxue seemed to have gone mad, forcefully pouring all the medicine into Ji Yinxue's mouth, voicing all the questions and words in her heart.
Ji Yinxue shook her head, thinking of struggling to stop his violence, but how could she be as strong as Nan Jinxue? Ji Yinxue only felt the bitter taste of medicine in her mouth and nose, and her stomach kept churning. She wanted to vomit, but Nan Jinxue held her down and forced her to swallow it. Ji Yinxue had no choice but to swallow everything.
After administering the medicine, Nan Jinxue put down the bowl. "Hmph, if you continue like this, I still have ways to deal with you! Don't force me to divorce you!" With that, she immediately walked out.
Ji Yinxue glared at him resentfully, reaching for her throat to try and vomit up the medicine, but it was too late.
"Get me some food right now!" Ji Yinxue screamed, got up and smashed the medicine bowl, then smashed several other things as well.
Nan Jinxue didn't care at all, went straight to another room, climbed onto the bed, and went to sleep.
At this moment, Ji Yinxue felt waves surging higher and higher in her abdomen. She knew there was definitely something wrong with the medicine, but it didn't seem like an abortion pill. No, even if it were an abortion pill, she didn't know what it would feel like. Right now, she just really needed to go to the toilet... Ji Yinxue was so hungry that her stomach was practically sticking to her back, but the feeling in her lower abdomen forced her to put everything down and head towards the toilet...
Back and forth, her legs were already weak, but they kept coming and going. Just when she felt a little better, she had to go again immediately. Ji Yinxue felt like dying. She cursed Nan Jinxue, who forced her to drink the medicine, and also cursed the physician who prescribed it. What kind of medicine was this?! It was practically croton oil!
Unable to sleep all night, the endless torment left Ji Yinxue completely weak. By the time dawn finally arrived, she was utterly exhausted and barely recognizable.
Ji Yinxue had no time to think about it. She vaguely remembered that Ji Meiyuan had done the same thing before she got married... Had she fallen into someone else's trap again?
Two maids, Youlan and Shuipei, came in carrying some things. They were astonished to see Ji Yinxue lying shivering in bed. Youlan immediately put everything down and stepped forward, saying, "Miss, Miss, are you alright? Should we call the physician?"
"Hmm?" Ji Yinxue felt weak all over. These people always bothered her! "Get out, I need to rest!" Ji Yinxue opened her eyes vaguely and looked at Youlan and Shuipei. She said weakly in a low voice.
Youlan and Shuipei exchanged glances. Youlan stepped forward and carefully examined Ji Yinxue. She saw that Ji Yinxue had puffy eyes, dark circles, and could not open her eyes properly. She looked disheveled and weak.
"Let's go and call the imperial physician; perhaps something serious has happened!" Youlan immediately pulled Shuipei along.
"Yes, go quickly!" Shui Pei nodded vigorously. If something serious happened to Ji Yinxue, she would definitely lose her life!
Youlan ran out, while Shuipei quickly and carefully went forward to serve her.
...
Ji Wushang woke up groggily, looking at the man in front of her. He was still by her side, and her heart felt at peace. As long as she could stay by his side, she was already content. But what if one day she left him? What if she couldn't give him all the things he needed…? Ji Wushang sighed softly.
"Why are you sighing?" Nan Xuzong opened his eyes, his gaze locking onto hers. "You're sighing." His hand stroked Ji Wushang's cheek, gently caressing it. "Did I hurt you last night?"
Ji Wushang shook her head, her face slightly flushed. She had been with him for a long time and had long since gotten used to him. Whether he was wild or gentle, she liked the feeling he gave her, and he would never hurt her.
"Then why are you sighing?" Nan Xuzong asked with concern, pulling her into his arms. "Don't sigh. I don't want to cause you any trouble or unhappiness."
"I'm so happy to be by your side. I'm so happy. I didn't sigh." Ji Wushang nestled in his arms, wrapping her arms around his slender waist.
"That's nice." Nan Xuzong smiled and hugged her even tighter, gently stroking her back with his large hand. She trembled, "No," she mumbled, "I don't want it anymore..."
"Mmm," Nan Xuzong responded, gently stroking the area without making any further moves.
Ji Wushang gently pushed him away, then looked at his face and said, "What if one day you don't recognize me or remember me?"
"No." Nan Xuzong said confidently, "I will remember the feeling between us. This feeling will not change and will last forever."
"Mm." Ji Wushang nodded, hoping that these days could last a little longer, and that he would cherish them.
It's time for me to find some time to ask Beigong Minhao if he can find those things; I have to hurry.
"Get up?" Ji Yinxue asked, setting aside her thoughts.
"Okay." Nan Xuzong nodded. "I'm going out, but I'll be back tonight. You just stay here in the manor. Like I said, if you can't beat them, just hide. I'll help you when I get back. As for Ji Yinxue and Nan Jinxue, I'll have my guards report to you."
"Yes." Ji Wushang smiled. He would find out whether he could defeat them, and he would be extremely careful.
The two got up and washed up. Nan Xuzong went out to run errands, and after seeing him off, Ji Wushang summoned his bodyguards.
"Your Highness, after taking the medicine, she has been going to the toilet many times. Now she is very weak and lying in bed, not knowing what to do."
"Alright, you can all go now. I'll talk to you later." Ji Yinxue, Ji Yinxue, I never imagined you'd lied to everyone! I won't let you get away with this!
"Miss, Miss!" Zhu'er called from outside. Ji Wushang opened the door. "What's wrong?"
Just as Zhu'er was about to speak, Ji Wushang beckoned, "Come in and we'll talk."
Ji Wushang closed the door. "Speak!"
"Miss, Aunt Zhao has woken up," Zhu'er said.
“It’s good that she’s awake. If she knew what’s happened these past few days, she’d definitely vomit blood. Just ignore her and let them make a mess of things,” Ji Wushang said, then changed his mind and said, “Get me a carrier pigeon; I need it.”
"Yes." Pearl immediately went to carry out the order.
Ji Wushang summoned his guards and then gave them a few instructions.
The guards immediately went to carry it out.
Since Ji Yinxue's pregnancy was fake, it was time for him to make his move! There would definitely be a suitable opportunity to expose her true colors. As for whether it would bring shame to the General's Mansion, that was another matter. But as the saying goes, a married daughter is like water spilled from a cup; even if something happened to Ji Yinxue, the people in the General's Mansion would at most ask about it.
Let's deal with that matter first!
The Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion.
After finishing his business, Bei Gong Minhao returned from the training ground, but after searching many places, he couldn't find Bei Gong Jueshi, which puzzled him. Entering Bei Gong Jueshi's room, he saw that Yi Yun Muchen still showed no signs of waking. Bei Gong Minhao went out and asked one of the serving maids, "Where is Jueshi?"
"Your Highness, the Second Prince said he went out to find medicine for his Second Prince's wife, so he went out."
"When did this happen? How long did he walk? Which direction did he go?"
"They left two days ago. I don't know which direction they went."
"Hmm." Beigong Minhao nodded, then walked out. After a few steps, he stopped and turned back. "Has anyone been here before?"
"No," the maid replied.
"Take good care of the second princess." After saying this, Beigong Minhao walked out.
Beigong Minhao walked towards the study of the Prince of Zhenbei. From a distance, he could see the Prince of Zhenbei reading letters and revising some documents.
The Prince of Zhenbei stopped, looked up and saw the people standing outside. "Why don't you come in?"
"Yes." Beigong Minhao went in.
"Speak, what is it?" The Prince of Zhenbei closed the letter. "The Japanese pirates are poised to make a comeback, and things may not be peaceful."
"Hmm. Father, I wanted to ask if you knew about Jueshi leaving the palace?"
“I know,” said the Prince of Zhenbei.
Beigong Minhao immediately pressed, "Then, Father, did he say anything?"
"He only said he was going to find medicine for the princess, and that was all."
Where did you go?
"I don't know. Why are you asking?" The Prince of Zhenbei felt that something big was about to happen when he was asked this. Wasn't Jue Shi looking for Princess Muchen's medicine?
“I’m just worried about him. He’s always causing trouble whenever he goes out,” Beigong Minhao explained simply.
"I see." This child is indeed worrying, and every time I see that one-armed man, my heart aches! Prince Zhenbei said, "If you have time, go out and look for it! Actually, finding medicine is something that can be done by sending servants; there's no need for him to go out and look for it himself."
“Father is right.” Bei Gongminhao nodded. “Then Father, I will go out first and send someone to look for him.”
"Alright." The Prince of Zhenbei nodded and told him to leave.
Bei Gong Minhao didn't leave the manor directly, but went to Bei Gong Jueshi's study. He recalled his conversation with Bei Gong Jueshi. If he were to suddenly disappear one day, and Bei Gong Jueshi wasn't there, he would definitely leave some clues in the study. At the very least, he wanted to entrust Bei Gong Minhao with taking care of Yi Yun Muchen in his place. Secondly, it would also let Bei Gong Jueshi know some of his whereabouts, even if it wasn't very detailed, at least he would know some basic information.
Ji Yinxue's paintings on the desk in the study were nowhere to be found; they were probably torn up or thrown away! Once Bei Gong Jueshi married a wife and committed to someone, he would never change his mind, just like himself.
Sitting at the desk, Beigong Minhao looked up or straight ahead or up at the screen.
The two brothers shared the same intuition. Reflected in the sunlight, Beigong Minhao finally noticed something slightly different. He stood up and walked to the screen; the sunlight reflected into his eyes, and he saw a mirror.