Many servants rushed over, but when they saw that Ji Sisi was already lying upright on the ground while the scorpions were still crawling around, they were all terrified and retreated!
"Go and inform the madam immediately!" someone shouted, and someone rushed out.
Tie Yi and his guards came forward. He looked at Ji Sisi lying on the ground, her body convulsing and gradually stiffening, and the scorpions burrowing into her seven orifices... He was shocked, but powerless to do anything. If those ferocious creatures weren't careful, they would definitely burrow into his body!
He could only protect everyone and retreat. "Fifth Miss, I'm afraid she's beyond saving!" Tie Yi shook his head helplessly. How could those poisonous scorpions have crawled into her head and body? There must be something on her body, otherwise, she wouldn't have attracted those things! But the sudden appearance of these poisonous scorpions on the bed clearly indicates that someone is harming Ji Sisi!
Madam Qin was still asleep in the courtyard when someone suddenly cried for help! She woke up immediately and was about to ask what was going on when a maid came to report that something terrible had happened!
"What is it?" Madam Qin finished dressing, put on a long robe, and went out, supported by her head maid, Zhu Cui.
"Fifth Miss, Fifth Miss has been bitten by a poisonous scorpion, and I'm afraid she won't make it!" The maidservant said hurriedly, barely catching her breath.
"What?" Madam Qin exclaimed in surprise. "Quick, go and see!" If she really was dead, how could she explain it to Ji Dingbei? Ji Sisi was only ten years old! If she died, she could be buried immediately without any mourning! That was the rule! Moreover, dying before the age of thirteen was considered unlucky!
Furthermore, someone in the household was pregnant, but then someone died, making it even more ominous!
"Madam, you are pregnant... I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to go and see her!" the nanny who came forward immediately called out.
Madam Qin, how could she not understand? But she still had to go and see! Yes! Madam Qin immediately said to the maids, "Go quickly and find the Fourth Prince and the Fourth Princess, see where they went, and bring them back immediately. Tell them that something terrible has happened at the manor!"
"Yes," the maid replied immediately and ran out.
Fearing that the maid might not do a good job, Madam Qin immediately waved her hand and ordered the old woman who had just spoken to take some guards out of the mansion to find someone.
She then led a few maids and hurried towards the Chrysanthemum Garden. "What happened? Tell me!" Madam Qin asked them immediately.
The maids then recounted what had happened. Madam Qin listened with fear on her face. "How could such a thing happen?" Was the strife about to begin again? She was pregnant and already extremely cautious. If someone were to harm her like Aunt Bai had done before, she would have no choice but to fight back! She had already decided that as long as the child was safe, she would just live a simple life with the child. She didn't ask for any wealth or status; she would just want to grow old and die in this mansion!
But if someone were to harm her again... Madam Qin's mind was a bit confused. At this moment, besides Ji Sisi, she could also think of Mo Qiqi in the manor. Since Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong had both gone out, it couldn't be the murder of Ji Sisi. Could it be Mo Qiqi?
Actually, comparatively speaking, she was Mo Qiqi's biggest enemy. Did Mo Qiqi target Ji Sisi first? Was it a warning to her, and then she turned her attention to her? Madam Qin dared not think further. She had always treated Mo Qiqi well, and had always fulfilled her needs!
I went to the chrysanthemum garden with trepidation, only to find everyone backing away, afraid to move forward.
"Madam has arrived!" Zhu Cui called out.
Those standing outside immediately made way. Tie Yi immediately instructed the guards to keep watch, then stepped forward and bowed, "Madam."
"What happened? Fifth Miss?" Madam Qin stepped forward.
"Please accept my condolences, Madam. The Fifth Miss is passing away," Tie Yi said, bowing his head.
"Is it no use?" Madam Qin frowned, pushed through the crowd, and stepped forward.
Tie Yi stopped her, saying, "Madam, please take care of your health! Master said that you must be well protected, both physically and mentally. As for the matter of the Fifth Miss, please leave it to me!" He lowered his head and said.
"Let me see, otherwise if the master asks, I really won't have the face to tell him!" Madam Qin sighed. Was Ji Sisi really dead? If so, we need to find out what happened!
When Madam Qin saw the scorpion still burrowing into Ji Sisi's body, she was beyond shocked! She quickly said, "You, hurry, quickly clean up!"
"Madam, I dare not go forward! Those scorpions are ferocious! Please forgive me!" One of the guards, who was not afraid of death, told the truth!
Madam Qin was stunned. Seeing Ji Sisi's death was truly gruesome; her eyes remained open in death, her face filled with terror! Madam Qin turned away, unable to look any longer. "Have the Fourth Prince and the Fourth Princess returned?"
"No," a maidservant stepped forward and bowed. "It seems that the Fourth Prince and the Fourth Princess Consort went to the Xuan Prince's residence and are discussing important matters, so they haven't returned yet!"
Madam Qin listened and pondered for a moment. "Men, burn this area down. Burn all these poisonous scorpions!"
"Yes." Everyone understood that if they didn't deal with it soon, and those scorpions bit Ji Sisi and then moved on to other targets, the consequences would be dire!
Immediately, guards brought oil, torches, and firewood, forming a large circle around the area where Ji Sisi was lying, keeping them away from the poisonous scorpions. After arranging everything, they immediately lit the fire!
Madam Qin watched the fire rise, and only then did she feel a little calmer. Well, if she had to confess, she could only tell the truth. If she lied, Ji Dingbei would definitely find out the truth, so she might as well be honest about the whole thing!
In a secluded courtyard of the Xuanwang Mansion, Ji Wushang sat alone in the room, propping his head up with his hand, half asleep.
Nan Xuzong and Huangfu Xuan were discussing matters in the study next door.
Ji Wushang had already visited Ma Ruyi; he wouldn't die, but it would take some time for him to recover.
Just then, a breeze blew in, and Ji Wushang felt a little cold, but he was too sleepy and still lay on the table.
Little did they know, a man emerged from the darkness. He seemed to be born to wear black. He glanced at the open door, then with a flick of his sleeve, he silently closed it.
His deep purple eyes looked at Ji Wushang. He gently sat down opposite her and watched her sleep.
Was she too tired last night? Did Nan Xuzong torment her again? Just thinking about it made her feel resentful. Damn it, Nan Xuzong could hold her to sleep every night and take her body! Why couldn't she have her?
Yiyun Shangcheng's eyes reddened. Thinking of her and Nan Xuzong's affair, her heart was consumed by jealousy! That damned man had won her heart and her body, and what did she have? Nothing but hatred.
As Yiyun Shangcheng thought of this, a slight smile appeared on her lips.
My purpose in coming here is to tell her that I'm almost there and will be able to resolve everything in the Western Regions! I also have another purpose in coming here: to tell her about Nan Xuzong's plan—yes, Nan Xuzong's plan is to kill her! Of course, I absolutely will not allow that!
A voice echoed in Yiyun Shangcheng's heart, telling her, telling her, only he in this world could give her happiness! He would use his blood to build a strong wall to protect her! He was absolutely no less capable than anyone else! Especially that damned Nan Xuzong!
His large hand silently reached out and placed itself on her dark hair, gently stroking it. The table wasn't large, and his hand was long enough for him to touch her dark hair.
So soft and smooth! I can't bear to let go of her. Yi Yun Shangcheng smiled slightly, his fingers gently running down her dark hair, then to her somewhat thin shoulders, where he gently and tenderly caressed them.
Should I wake her? Maybe not, it's rare for her to be so quiet! Let's not ruin this beautiful moment.
While asleep, Ji Wushang felt someone touching him inappropriately. He only remembered that it was a man named Nan Xuzong. Not fully awake, he said, "Zong, don't move. I'm tired. I want to sleep."
Hearing her words, Yi Yun Shangcheng felt even more pain in her heart! Yes, her soul was branded with the name of Nan Xu Cong, and she even called out his name in her dreams! It made her extremely jealous! Yi Yun Shangcheng's eyes darkened, and his large hand was now on her waist. He had silently sat down beside her.
Ji Wushang frowned slightly; something seemed off! But thinking about it, there was no reason for it, because this was Huangfu Xuan's palace, and apart from Nan Xuzong, absolutely no one could enter here!
“Cong…” she frowned, because the man’s large hand had already brazenly placed on her waist and kneaded it.
She had just woken up and was about to raise her head to protest, but unexpectedly, the man in front of her had already acupunctured her!
Ji Wushang was shocked and wanted to speak, but his speech acupoint had been sealed. His heart leaped into his throat. Was this really him? Was this Nan Xuzong? This wasn't like him at all!
At this moment, Yi Yun Shangcheng gently circled behind Ji Wushang, then helped Ji Wushang up and positioned her correctly. Ji Wushang opened her eyes, wanting to see who it was, but she couldn't move at all.
The man took a silk handkerchief from his pocket, wrapped it around her eyes, and tied it over her eyes.
Her heart started beating faster.
I have such an uneasy feeling. What is he going to do? Is he really Nan Xuzong? It should be him, right? This is Huangfu Xuan's palace. Huangfu Xuan should naturally be with Ma Ruyi. So, the only one who came here is him, right?
But why would he press his own pressure points? Was it to give himself a different sensation?
Just then, Yi Yun Shangcheng released her speech acupoint. Ji Wushang was about to speak when his fingertip touched her lips. "Shh." His warm breath on her lips sent a shiver through her.
“Cong…” she called softly, and he looked at her with a smile.
Ji Wushang felt the gaze directed at him was extremely intense, but it only made his heart beat faster.
"Cong, I'm scared, I..." Before she could finish speaking, Yiyun Shangcheng had already re-pressed her acupoints.
Ji Wushang frowned slightly. What was wrong?
Yi Yun Shangcheng's expression turned slightly cold. He hadn't asked her to speak to him by repeatedly calling out that man's name! He'd wanted to hear her voice!
He stepped forward and embraced her, then kissed her full forehead tenderly.
She felt a little relieved after sensing his gentleness. Perhaps it was because of something that he treated her this way. She would definitely ask him what happened afterward!
In his arms, I felt at ease. Although my eyes were covered, the scent of him was enough to comfort me.
Little did Ji Wushang know that Yiyun Shangcheng used the exact same incense as Nan Xuzong, so Ji Wushang didn't recognize it at first.
Yi Yun Shangcheng held her like this, never expecting to have such a moment, being able to hold her so quietly, without her resisting, but instead clinging to his embrace... Hehe, in fact, he knew better than anyone else that the reason for this was simply because Ji Wushang regarded him as the most important man in her life—Nan Xuzong.
But it doesn't matter now, I have her now!
Yiyun Shangcheng's lips curled into a smile. He gently stroked her dark hair, playing with it slightly, then picked up a lock of his own hair and twisted them together. This was something he had learned from many books; it was called "tying the knot of hair as a symbol of marriage."
It is a symbol of becoming husband and wife.
He smiled, watching her hair intertwine with his own.
Ji Wushang didn't know what he was doing, but she was able to remain quiet and didn't protest much, and she couldn't move anyway.
His large hand gently caressed her face, and the delicate sensation intoxicated him. He couldn't help but marvel at how alluring her beauty was.
Ji Wushang trembled slightly as his warm fingers brushed across his face.
He could feel the silent smile playing on his lips. Such a rare reaction from her! He cupped her face and planted a kiss on it.
Ji Wushang closed his eyes slightly.
Yiyun Shangcheng was quite pleased with her current obedient demeanor. Looking at her, his eyes gradually filled with intense desire. He might as well take advantage of the time he still had to love her properly.
Even though she's someone else's woman, I don't care!
What I want is all of her, her present, and her future, not the past!
With this idea in mind, Yi Yun Shang Cheng kissed her lips. Her cherry-like lips were so tempting that they ignited a flutter in his heart! Yi Yun Shang Cheng's tongue entwined with hers, and the sweet sensation made him lose himself. How wonderful it was!
Without further hesitation, he released her mouth, picked her up horizontally, and walked towards the inner room.
Her heart was pounding, and her palms were sweating. He looked down at her face, which was slightly flushed with shyness, and he was overjoyed.
He tried his best to forget that he was just a substitute. He was Yiyun Shangcheng, the great king of the Western Regions, and the one and only ruler of this world in the future!
He carried her to the bed.
When Ji Wushang lay back on the bed, she realized what he was planning to do. But she was a little worried, after all, this was Huangfu Xuan's territory. If Nan Xuzong needed it, she could go back with him and do it there. Here, it might be a bit indecent.
If someone were to see this, they would definitely be laughed at to death.
Ji Wushang wanted to refuse, but the man had already begun to untie her belt. His movements were light and gentle; after untying the belt, he softly placed it aside. Ji Wushang, her voice hoarse, wanted to tell him she didn't want it.
But the man before her wanted it. His hands had already begun to rummage through her veil; he wanted to see everything about her—though he had seen it before, this was different!
Just then, a steady thud approached from outside the door.
Yi Yun Shangcheng's hearing was extremely sharp. He cursed, changed his technique, pressed Ji Wushang's pressure point to put him to sleep, turned around, and immediately disappeared into the darkness.
Ji Wushang had already fallen asleep after his pressure point was pressed to put him to sleep.
Just then, a door opened, and a voice called out, "Wu Shang." The person who entered was none other than Nan Xu Cong.
Nan Xuzong walked in, and a wave of unease washed over him as he didn't hear her voice. When he saw the table and chairs in the outer room, his expression changed. "Wu Shang!" he shouted, rushing into the inner room. He found Ji Wu Shang lying peacefully asleep on the bed, her breathing even. However, Nan Xuzong noticed that her eyes were covered with a ribbon, and her belt had been pulled out and placed aside.
Instantly, he understood what was going on! Someone actually wanted to bewitch her! Damn it, who was this guy who managed to sneak into Huangfu Xuan's mansion! Could it be him? Nan Xuzong stepped forward and helped Ji Wushang put her gauze robe back on. Thankfully, that person didn't have time to do anything, otherwise he would have been filled with remorse!
That damned person! I must find the culprit and cut him into a thousand pieces!
He gently untied the ribbon binding her eyes, then smelled it. It was just ordinary fabric from a street vendor, nothing special. But Nan Xuzong still put the ribbon into his pocket.
She was asleep at this moment, and Nan Xuzong held her hand, transferring a considerable amount of internal energy to her through his palm.
The internal force did break through her sleeping acupoints, and she opened her eyes. Looking at Nan Xuzong before her, she felt a surge of joy, but also a sense of frustration. She hadn't settled accounts with him for what had just happened! What on earth had occurred?!