No one answered him. Ji Yinxue was completely unconscious at this moment. She had been knocked unconscious by the maids, and then the palace physician suspected that the baby in her belly was a monster rather than a child, so he had been anesthetized with high-quality anesthetic powder. Naturally, she would not wake up so easily.
Nan Jinxue, receiving no response, swung her hand and slapped Ji Yinxue several times. "You bitch, you dare to throw a tantrum at me? Get up now! I'll beat you to death, beat you to death! Seeing how despicable you are, I'll beat you to death! Xian'er might be telling the truth! Your original rags, and then you schemed against me! You're such a bitch, such a bitch!" The swung hand was quite vicious, carrying a slight internal force, and slapped hard across Ji Yinxue's face!
Zhao Yirou couldn't wait any longer. She lifted her veil and called out, "Xiao Lian."
The maid, Xiao Lian, had accompanied her to the bridal chamber and was waiting outside for Nan Jinxue to come in so they could consummate their marriage and see if they needed anything. But by now, she was frozen stiff outside the door, shivering and huddled in a ball.
Hearing Zhao Yirou's shout, Xiao Lian snapped out of her daze. Seeing that no one was around, she opened the door and slipped inside. Finally feeling a bit warm, she rubbed her hands together and then went in. "Miss, what's wrong?"
"Why hasn't the second young master arrived yet?" Zhao Yirou asked. "Go and see what's going on."
"Yes," Xiao Lian replied, then went out, shivering as she wrapped her clothes tighter around herself. "The young master hasn't come back this late, has he?"
But then she heard the sound of clothes being torn on the other side. Xiao Lian was about to go forward to see what was going on, but was stopped by the maid guarding the gate. "Who are you? How dare you disturb your masters' good time?"
"This servant wouldn't dare!" Xiao Lian knew she had come with Zhao Yirou as part of her dowry, and Zhao Yirou was only a secondary wife, her status somewhat inferior to Ji Yinxue's. Naturally, she, as a servant, was also of lower rank. If she were to confront her directly, she would definitely suffer. Thinking this, she immediately turned and left. It must be that Nan Jinxue and Ji Yinxue were together... But hadn't she heard? Ji Yinxue was pregnant; how could she possibly be having sex with Nan Jinxue?
Xiao Lian thought for a long time but still didn't know how to go in and report. But at the last moment, Zhao Yirou suddenly opened the door, grabbed Xiao Lian's hair, and pulled her in, saying, "Tell me, where did the Second Young Master go?"
"Second Young Master, he, he..." Xiao Lian's voice trailed off, and Zhao Yirou immediately understood, "Is he in Ji Yinxue's room?"
Xiao Lian nodded in agreement. She was most afraid of her masters getting angry, as they would definitely punish her severely!
Zhao Yirou felt a chill run down her spine. "Get out!" she shouted, slapping him across the face before pointing at the door.
Xiao Lian covered her face and quickly walked out.
Zhao Yirou sat coldly on her bed, growing angrier the more she thought about it. She ripped off the phoenix coronet and wedding robes from her head and slammed them onto the dressing table with a thud. Anger surged within her, but she ultimately suppressed it, hugged her bright red brocade quilt, and fell into a deep sleep.
Nan Jinxue felt he had been slapped almost to death, his eyes were a little glazed, and he couldn't see clearly who was in front of him. Little did he know that he had already slapped Ji Yinxue's entire face into a pig's head.
"You slut! You went to sleep first!" Nan Jinxue threw back the covers, intending to crawl in and make love, but then noticed that the woman in front of her had a slightly swollen belly...
"You! You!" Nan Jinxue only remembered entering Zhao Yirou's bridal chamber; how could she know it was Ji Yinxue? She struggled to get off the bed. "You bitch, I'll kill you! It's true! You're so shameless as to get pregnant with another man's child! And you're trying to pin this on me! I'll kill you!" Nan Jinxue felt she couldn't vent her anger without killing the woman who had cuckolded her. Finally, she grabbed a pair of scissors from the dressing table and shakily approached. "You bitch! So arrogant on our wedding night, and you even dared to cuckold me! I'll kill you, and I'll say, say, say you suddenly died of an illness, you died! Hahaha!" She stumbled and fell onto the bed, the scissors plunging deep into Ji Yinxue's abdomen!
Blood was flowing, but he had already fainted.
No one noticed this scene because Nan Jinxue always ordered that no one should get close, especially at night when he wanted to be intimate with a woman!
Moxuan Garden.
Nan Xuzong gently massaged the woman lying on the bed, a technique he had learned from a book. He had originally intended to please her, to make her happy and relaxed, but to his surprise, Ji Wushang quickly fell asleep, telling him before drifting off, "It feels so good, continue..."
How long can this continue? There needs to be a limit.
Seeing that Ji Wushang was already fast asleep, Nan Xuzong finally stopped moving his hand.
He adjusted his position and pulled her into his arms. Ji Wushang rubbed restlessly in his embrace for a moment before gradually falling back asleep. However, her brows were tightly furrowed, and Nan Xuzong tried to smooth them with his hands, but to no avail.
"Is there something on your mind?" Nan Xuzong asked in a low voice. Well, he'd better rest for tonight. Holding this soft, fragrant woman, he always felt a restlessness in his heart, making his blood heat up and boil.
But seeing how exhausted she looked, his heart ached. All he could do was hold her tightly as the long night passed. He made a decision: he would definitely bring her back to Moxuan Garden as soon as possible the next day.
As dawn approached, Ji Wushang woke up early and saw Nan Xuzong still holding her, his domineering hand still gripping her slender waist. A smile appeared on her lips. She thought of continuing to sleep with him, but at that moment, she heard a fluttering sound at the window. Then, a pigeon flew to the windowsill in the distance and was watching her.
Ji Wushang recognized it; it was the pigeon he had released—it had finally returned!
Ji Wushang tried to gently push Nan Xuzong away a little, but she stopped as soon as she made a move; he was very wary. Ji Wushang rolled over and reached under her pillow; there was a small bottle.
With her nimble fingers behind her back, she opened the bottle cap. This was her own concoction of the Drunken Fragrance Pill. Depending on the dosage, it wouldn't harm the body, but it would make people sleep for a while longer.
Nan Xuzong then turned around and hugged her even tighter.
She freed one hand, hooked it around his neck, and then held the small bottle under his nose to smell it. There wasn't much, so she immediately stopped.
Looking at the handsome man before her, his breath hot, his chest strong, every inch radiating masculinity—he was hers! The one she loved…
Ji Wushang gently kissed his lips.
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Ji Wushang's smile was exquisite. She stepped back slightly, then stepped over him, got off the bed, walked to the window, and caught the pigeon.
"At noon, come with Prince Nan to Room 'Di' on the fifth floor of Jiuyue Tower." This is Beigong Minhao's handwriting.
Ji Wushang glanced back at Nan Xuzong, who was sleeping soundly on the bed. She didn't understand why Beigong Minhao had also called Nan Xuzong along. She had only wanted him to give her the medicinal herbs... What was the reason for this? She flipped through the small note and found some smaller print: "Both of you must come."
Ji Wushang squinted, staring blankly at the note. He didn't understand why he would do this. This was just a request between him and Nan Xuzong, not an agreement with him. If Nan Xuzong found out, he didn't know if he would allow him to try and cure his legs...
Little did she know, Nan Xuzong was sitting on the edge of the bed, his dark eyes deep, staring at her with her back to him, holding a small piece of paper in her hand, and he stood there in a daze for a long time.
Nan Xuzong pursed his thin lips, his eyes becoming even more sinister. With a change in his expression, the golden thread in his hand was already wrapped around Ji Wushang's waist, and in an instant, Ji Wushang was right in front of him!
His hands tightly encircled her slender waist, and his thin lips moved slightly. "What are you looking at?" His eyes were calm and undisturbed, yet they were like an abyss, as if they were about to suck in Ji Wushang's entire soul.
Ji Wushang was so surprised he couldn't speak, "I..."
He realized he had frightened her, removed the gold thread, held her in his arms, and whispered softly in her ear, "What were you looking at just now?"
Ji Wushang finally came to her senses. She had clearly given him the Drunken Fragrance Pill, so how could he show no signs of falling asleep? Was it because she hadn't given him enough? Oh well. Ji Wushang thought of hiding the note in her hand, but her hand moved with lightning speed, snatching the paper from his grasp. After reading the note on both sides, Nan Xuzong's obsidian-like gaze met hers. "Who wrote this?"
"I don't know either. I was half asleep when I heard a slight noise, so I got up to see what it was. It turned out to be a pigeon. I saw you were sleeping soundly, so I got up first to catch the pigeon and see what this note was about." Ji Wushang tried his best to keep his tone calm, making sure he didn't suspect anything! He was extremely sensitive and vigilant, sigh!
Nan Xuzong looked at her with slight suspicion. He didn't understand why he hadn't noticed the pigeons landing. Had his vigilance dropped? Was he too tired? No way! If he hadn't just been thinking of hugging her, who was beside him, and suddenly realized there was no one there, he would never have noticed her reading this ridiculous note. The handwriting… Nan Xuzong looked at it, confirming it was Bei Gongminhao's.
Was it him who made the appointment with me? In that case, I shouldn't let her know about our agreement, otherwise it would only cause her worry. But the note on the back says we must both come together. Fine, I'll go together!
"Then let's go see what's going on around noon." Nan Xuzong's tone softened, and he wrapped his arms around her slender waist, his warm breath tickling her neck, sending a shiver down her spine. Ji Wushang backed away, "Okay, it's getting late, let's get up!" She was afraid he might suddenly become aroused. They hadn't been intimate these past few days, and she didn't know how he was doing, but she knew that if they did it this morning, she wouldn't get to watch the show; he would definitely give her a good beating. The seed planted yesterday should be reaped today.
"Is there anything going on this morning?" Nan Xuzong asked.
"Let's watch a good show!" Ji Wushang turned over and said to him.
"This is going to be interesting..." Nan Xuzong looked at her, his grip tightening even more. "Isn't it still early?"
"It's getting late, I guess a maid will come to call me soon." Ji Wushang smiled and gently removed his arm.
Nan Xuzong pulled her into his arms, pressing her tightly against his chest. Her softness made his heart flutter. Her eyes met Nan Xuzong's deep, intense gaze, filled with intense desire. He had married her, and slowly he had become bolder, more luscious. She recoiled in shock; this man had been incredibly strong!
"No!" Ji Wushang cried out in alarm as she felt his large, hot hand reaching under her skirt. She grabbed his hand tightly, her small fingers trembling slightly. "Cong, don't do this... people will laugh at us..."
"I, I... okay!" Nan Xuzong looked at her slightly nervous and scared face, gently withdrew his hand, realizing he had lost control a little... "I'm sorry, I... I lost control a little, really, I really didn't mean to." Nan Xuzong hugged her tightly in his arms and whispered in her ear.
"I know you need it, but... please wait..." Ji Wushang said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz. Luckily, he was holding her and didn't know that her face was burning red. If word got out, she would probably be called a slut.
Nan Xuzong's heart stirred, and he wished he could meld her into his body. "You absolutely can't skip tonight." His warm breath tickled her neck, making her tremble.
Ji Wushang responded softly and wrapped her arms around his waist. The two snuggled together for a while before getting up.
Ji Wushang recalled the note from earlier and still felt a little strange. Since it required the two of them to go together, then the two of them would go! He guessed that his body had not fully recovered yet, so it would be good to have Nan Xuzong take a look at him to prevent him from suffering.
Before dawn, a scream suddenly rang out from Yuxue Garden: "Someone's dead! Someone's dead!"
The entire Marquis's mansion instantly woke up, all busy trying to figure out what had happened.
People kept pouring into the east wing of Yuxue Garden. Those who arrived first were all surprised and basically stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do! They could only wait for their masters.
Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong were having a meal in a side courtyard of Moxuan Garden. Nan Xuzong clearly told Ji Wushang that Moxuan Garden would be fully renovated in a short time, and then the two of them could return to live there.
Ji Wushang smiled and said, "As long as I'm with you, it doesn't matter where we live."
Nan Xuzong listened, his heart filled with sweetness. Seeing Nan Xuzong's improved complexion, Ji Wushang felt a warmth in his heart. He hadn't suspected anything at all, and Ji Wushang hadn't shown any abnormality either, which reassured Nan Xuzong a little.
Time flies! Half a month has passed again. How can I find a breakthrough? I need to talk to Beigong Minhao at noon to see how he is doing. I also need to visit the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion to check on Beigong Jueshi and Yiyun Muchen. This matter cannot be delayed any longer, otherwise there will be no chance to stop Yiyun from going to the city! Last time I went, I neglected Beigong Jueshi. I heard that he was alright afterwards, so Nan Xuzong was a little relieved.
Just then, Zhu'er rushed in from outside, "Miss, Miss, ah, Young Master!" She quickly knelt down to pay her respects.
Nan Xuzong waved his hand to indicate that it was alright. Zhu'er, Xian'er, Yue'er who was helping in the outer courtyard, and Tie Feng who was guarding the courtyard had all accompanied Ji Wushang into the mansion. Nan Xuzong usually managed them quite easily, and he was used to their occasional hurried and reckless behavior.
Ji Wushang quickly asked, "Has something happened?"
"It was the second young master who killed the second young mistress!" Zhu'er said breathlessly.
Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong were slightly taken aback. Ji Wushang had only intended to let Nan Jinxue know that the child was fake, and then demote Ji Yinxue to a lowly concubine or ignore her forever. He didn't expect that she would actually kill her? If she really killed her, that would be fine too. It would save him a lot of trouble!
It was Nan Jinxue who made the move, not someone I planned it myself!
Nan Xuzong glanced at Ji Wushang and saw a hint of surprise in her eyes. Knowing that she didn't intend to kill anyone, he nodded and said, "Let's go take a look."
"Okay." Ji Wushang nodded, then looked at Zhu'er, "Have you notified the people in the other courtyards?"
“Yes,” Pearl said.
When they arrived at the east wing of Yu Xue Garden, they saw the Marquis glaring angrily at Nan Jinxue, who was sitting silently to the side. On the bed, a pair of scissors were stuck above Ji Yinxue's lower abdomen, and blood was flowing all over the floor. The body looked stiff.
Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong stepped forward, and the servants around them made way for them.
Ji Wushang stepped forward and glanced at Ji Yinxue. Her face was peaceful before she died, without any signs of pain. This was too easy for her! She had been given anesthetic powder earlier, but it seems the physician had given her too much medicine!
"I'm so angry with you! What a mess this is!" Marquis Jinnan pointed at Nan Jinxue, so angry that he didn't know what to say to scold her.
Nan Jinxue glanced at the dead Ji Yinxue and thought to herself, "Actually, it's not so bad. Seeing her like a dead person all day, I've been thinking about strangling her for a long time! Who knew I would get drunk, go into the wrong room, and then think that Zhao Yirou killed her!"
That's enough!
"Hurry and call the coroner to perform an autopsy! Oh, my dear sister-in-law, I never thought she'd be gone!" Ji Wushang covered her face and sobbed softly. But then she thought, this is too easy for her; she can't be allowed to die so peacefully! It's not that she's malicious, it's her own fault, she deserves retribution!
Those around were all staring, and even the Marquis of Jinnan felt uncomfortable. "Get out! If anyone tells outsiders about what happened today, you'll all lose your heads!" The Marquis's mansion is truly rife with scandals. Trying to cover up the servants' mouths is going to be a bit difficult!
At this moment, Zhao Yirou came in from outside. When she heard that Nan Jinxue had killed Ji Yinxue, she was overjoyed! Thank goodness he had entered Ji Yinxue's room last night! Heavens, if Nan Jinxue had entered her room, would she have been the one to die?
On their wedding night, neglecting their new bride was already a slap in the face, but then going to another woman's room and killing her—Nan Jinxue's methods were truly bizarre. Was he indicating that he was dissatisfied with both women?
Zhao Yirou stood to one side, supported by Xiao Lian, a sarcastic smile playing on her lips.
Aunt Jin and Aunt Leng watched with glee. If Aunt Zhao knew about this, would she crawl out of her secluded garden? She's disfigured! If she crawled out, she'd probably scare everyone to death! Haha! It seems the second branch of the family is doomed!
However, my own belly must be strong enough, otherwise there is no hope for Nan Jinxue, and the Marquis will have to consider giving the Marquisate to Nan Xuzong, which will threaten the positions of us!
Aunt Leng glanced at Aunt Jin, who snorted coldly.
Nan Xianxian isn't here; she probably hasn't recovered yet.
The coroner arrived quickly, and after examining the body, said, "My lord, the second young mistress died from excessive bleeding."
"Enough, enough!" Marquis Jinnan waved his hand. "I'm asking you, why did you kill her? I know she wasn't pregnant with your child, but you didn't have to stab her to death like that, did you?"
Upon hearing this, Nan Jinxue was immediately taken aback. "Father, you're saying she's not pregnant with my child?"
The Marquis of Jinnan looked around and thought it over. These people were already dead, so there was nothing to worry about. He could just make up a good excuse, like that she died of an incurable disease. The General's Mansion wouldn't take any big action. After all, she was married, so what he needed to do was keep Ji Wushang quiet. After all, she was a member of the General's Mansion, and Ji Yinxue was her own sister... This is something I'll have to mention later!
"Yesterday morning, I had the royal physician examine her. It seems that Yin Xue has contracted some kind of illness, which is why her stomach suddenly became swollen. People mistakenly thought she was pregnant. Alas! The people of my Marquis's mansion!" Marquis Jin Nan had already given all the excuses. She had contracted some kind of illness that caused her stomach to swell, and then this unknown strange illness took her life... This was a very good excuse!