It's really foolish of Ji Meiyuan. If she had just splashed the medicine on herself, she could have won the affection of Ji Dingbei and Aunt Bai. Unfortunately, she was incredibly stupid and ended up splashing it on Aunt Bai!
Ji Wushang hadn't expected her to push him. He had only gone forward to brush away the tea leaves from the Tieguanyin tea, but she had stupidly pushed him without even realizing it. He wouldn't mind making her a complete scumbag in Ji Dingbei's heart!
The reason why Ji Dingbei wasn't allowed to kill her was that the time wasn't right yet!
Ji Wushang looked in the mirror. What he wanted was for them to suffer a fate worse than death. Slapping them to death wouldn't be good!
These accounts need to be settled little by little!
"Miss, have you finished your medicine?" Xian'er called from outside.
"Oh. Finished drinking." Ji Wushang said, glancing at the medicine bowl still on the desk. The bowl was full of medicine, but he hadn't drunk it yet. That was the damned doctor's prescription; did he really have to drink it?
Ji Wushang walked over, picked up the medicine bowl, and looked at a flowerpot next to him. There were no plants in the flowerpot yet. Ji Wushang poured the medicine into the pot and then put it on the sash.
"Come in and take the medicine bowl away!" Ji Wushang gently wiped the corner of his mouth with his hand.
Xian'er came in and saw that she had just finished drinking, so she happily said, "Yes."
"This medicine is too bitter, I don't want to drink it anymore. Don't bring it tomorrow." Ji Wushang's brows furrowed slightly, looking somewhat pained.
“Miss, the doctor said these medicines are for the wound on your forehead. If you don’t drink them, they will leave a scar.” Xian’er was also in a dilemma.
Perhaps the scars were left after drinking it?
"Don't worry." Ji Wushang looked at Xian'er. "The doctor has already applied some medicinal wine, she should be fine soon."
"this……"
"Stop with the 'stop this' and 'stop that'. Do you want a scar on my forehead?" Ji Wushang feigned impatience, and then Xian'er finally said, "Yes."
"Go down!" Ji Wushang waved his hand, signaling her to leave.
☆、084 The uprising: who was plotting against whom?
In the South Garden, when Consort Nangong heard that Consort Bai had been poisoned and that Ji Meiyuan had been punished by being sent to Qingya Garden, she was overjoyed. She dismissed her head maid, Bai Mei, and sat on the chaise longue, lost in thought. However, she was still uneasy. Although it was about Consort Bai's injury, the child in her womb was very resilient! Ji Dingbei hadn't been to the South Garden for a long time, and now his attention was focused on Consort Bai, which naturally made Consort Nangong feel resentful.
And that Consort Qin! So heavily pregnant, does she think she's safe just because she stays in the West Garden? Hmph! Consort Nangong knows perfectly well that she only has one daughter, Ji Yinxue, and naturally cannot assume the role of the mistress of this courtyard. Although Consort Bai is ill today, and she's temporarily in charge, this isn't a sustainable solution!
At this moment, Ji Yinxue, dressed smartly, walked in from outside and said, "Greetings to Aunt."
Aunt Nangong looked at her, her face slightly darkening. If only this daughter could be more considerate, not so argumentative, and listen to her!
"Get up!" Aunt Nangong nodded and pointed to the seat next to her. "Sit down."
"Thank you, Auntie." Ji Yinxue bowed gracefully, then obediently sat down.
"What is it?" Aunt Nangong's tone was quite disdainful, with a hint of contempt.
Ji Yinxue's eyes flickered slightly, but looking at Aunt Nangong's face, she sighed inwardly, "I just came to see you, Aunt. I haven't spoken to you in a long time, and I feel guilty, so I came to sit down."
"At least you're thoughtful." Aunt Nangong glanced at her. "You silly girl, always running off to the eldest young lady's place, what are you thinking?"
“Aunt, nothing could have happened. I just saw my eldest sister was upset, so I went to comfort her.” Ji Yinxue frowned slightly as she looked at Aunt Nangong. “She kowtowed yesterday. I’ll go see her later to see how she is.”
"Who told you that?" Aunt Nangong also perked up.
"It was my second sister who made the suggestion. I don't know the details either. I'll ask my eldest sister later!" Ji Yinxue smiled at Aunt Nangong.
Aunt Nangong nodded. "Yes. What's wrong, Miss? Has your diet been normal lately?"
"It's alright, she just likes to eat some snacks. She really enjoys the snacks she makes herself, and I like them too," Ji Yinxue said with a smile. "If Auntie likes them, I'll have someone make some."
"No, I don't like what she likes!" Aunt Nangong refused outright. "Where's your second sister? Shouldn't you go and see her?"
"Yinxue understands perfectly well that she should go and visit her second sister."
"Hmm. You may leave now!" Aunt Nangong glanced at her, looked her up and down, and said, "Don't dress so brightly. Remember your place."
"Auntie is right." Ji Yinxue looked at her clothes. They weren't particularly fancy or bright, just a light blue long dress with yellow floral trim. She remembered that the hairpin in her hair was also a very simple gold and jade hairpin, nothing special.
Fine, it's not too late to go back in something even more inconspicuous.
Ji Yinxue bowed to Aunt Nangong, then took her leave and returned to her own courtyard to change her clothes before going to Xinyuan Garden.
Ji Wushang was sunbathing in the courtyard when he heard a maid announce that Ji Yinxue had arrived. He immediately got up and saw that Ji Yinxue was wearing an inconspicuous, slightly yellowish light-colored silk robe with a light yellow printed horse-face skirt underneath, which was rather simple and elegant.
"Fourth Sister." Ji Wushang stepped forward and said, "Zhu'er, make some tea."
"yes!"
"Eldest sister." Ji Yinxue stepped forward gracefully, but upon seeing the gauze on Ji Wushang's forehead, she immediately asked, "Eldest sister, what happened?"
"It's nothing, a small matter," Ji Wushang said with a smile. "It was my second sister who accidentally did it, it's alright, it's alright."
"Let me see." Ji Yinxue insisted on stepping forward to examine it.
Ji Wushang didn't flinch, letting her look at him. "How are you? You should be fine. The doctor checked you, and you're alright."
"Well, it's good that she's alright. I was just worried that she might have some scars. Sigh!" Ji Yinxue sighed. "I heard about what happened yesterday. My older sister really suffered."
“What suffering? I didn’t know my second sister would be like this. It’s my fault as the eldest sister for not teaching you properly!” Ji Wushang blamed herself. “Look, come inside and talk.”
“Okay.” Ji Yinxue was led by Ji Wushang, and then they went into the house together.
Pearl drank the freshly brewed Longjing tea and smelled its refreshing fragrance.
"The tea smells good, Fourth Sister, have a sip to soothe your throat," Ji Wushang invited.
"Thank you, elder sister." Ji Yinxue smiled slightly, took a sip of her drink, and then said, "Sigh, seeing that elder sister is alright, I feel at ease."
"Hmm, but what about you? I heard from the servants, what are you always doing staying in the courtyard? Is it because you're not feeling well?" Ji Wushang looked around and, seeing that no one was around, spoke freely.
"Elder sister, I'm fine. Am I really that weak?" Ji Yinxue smiled. "I pay my respects to Grandmother every day."
"Hmm." Ji Wushang nodded without speaking.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Ji Yinxue asked suspiciously, "Is something on your mind, eldest sister? Why don't you tell me so that your fourth sister can help you figure it out?"
"It's nothing. Father is going to the southeast coast after noon tomorrow, so I guess I won't be able to spend many days with him. I will miss him a little."
"Father will be overjoyed to hear you say that," Ji Yinxue said sweetly.
"He's always running around here and there, how could he possibly hear what I'm saying?" Ji Wushang said, looking at her. "Why don't you go and check on Aunt Bai?"
"I'm afraid of her." Upon hearing this, Ji Yinxue immediately lowered her head and whispered.
"What are you afraid of? She's a concubine, after all, and should have the demeanor of an elder. If you, a junior, don't pay your respects, people will probably gossip about it." Ji Wushang looked at her, but he was watching her expression.
Ji Yinxue looked up at her, "Do I really have to go see her?"
"If you don't go see her, they might accuse you of something tomorrow and make you kneel all day."
“Oh, I’ll listen to you, eldest sister.” Ji Yinxue nodded obediently. Ji Wushang looked at her and patted her palm. “Don’t worry, I’ll go with you! I don’t have anything to do today. Grandmother has already gone to bed and doesn’t want to be disturbed. I don’t have anywhere else to go either.”
"That's great." Ji Yinxue stood up. "Why don't we go quickly?"
"Look at how impatient you are," Ji Wushang said reproachfully. "Let's go!" As he spoke, he affectionately flicked her nose, which pleased Ji Yinxue.
At that moment, Ji Yinxue, accompanied by her head maid Fengyun and Pingting, and Ji Wushang, accompanied by Zhu'er and Xian'er, arrived at the East Garden.
Upon arriving at the East Garden, they were told that Aunt Bai had already gone to bed and would not see anyone.
Ji Wushang and the others had no choice but to return the way they came. The two parted ways. Ji Yinxue said she wanted to visit Ji Meiyuan at Qingya Garden. Ji Wushang didn't say anything and let her go with her maid, while he went back to Xinyuan Garden.
If she wants to go, then let her go.
As Ji Wushang passed by the library, he saw Ji Tiankui coming out. He immediately bowed to Ji Tiankui and said, "Brother."
"Yes, eldest sister." Ji Tiankui saw it was her, "Get up, no need to bow."
"These are the rules, they can't be broken." Ji Wushang looked at him, "Brother, are you going in to read some books?"
"Nothing much, just reading some historical records of various states." Ji Tiankui looked at her. "But what about you? Why are you running around like that?"
"I'm a little bored." Ji Wushang lowered his head.
Just then, Ji Dingbei strode in from outside. As soon as he saw Ji Tiankui, his brows immediately relaxed. "Tiankui, and Wushang too!"
"Father." Ji Tiankui and Ji Wushang both bowed to Ji Dingbei. Ji Dingbei strode over and said, "Tiankui, these next few days, you should focus on preparing for your wedding."
"What? Father, wasn't the marriage postponed because of Mother's matter?" Ji Tiankui looked at Ji Dingbei. He had just visited the Prince Zhong's residence yesterday to explain the reason!
"That's what I originally thought too, but the Emperor has already drafted an imperial edict, and it will be announced shortly. I only came back after hearing the news." Ji Dingbei's gaze fell on Ji Wushang. Ji Wushang should be the one who is most pained by Madam Bei's death, and the one who owes the most is Ji Wushang.
However, the imperial edict could not be disobeyed.
Ji Wushang was stunned for a moment, then forced a smile that looked more like a grimace. "Congratulations, Father! Congratulations, Big Brother!"
"Um, Wushang, how's your forehead? Is it feeling better?" Ji Dingbei asked.
Ji Wushang smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Father. I am much better now and am no longer in any serious condition."
"That's good." Ji Dingbei nodded, then added, "Tian Kui, your marriage must not be postponed."
Upon hearing this, Ji Wushang's face turned slightly pale.
"Elder sister." Ji Tiankui looked at her, but Ji Wushang waved her hand to indicate that it was alright. Ji Tiankui had no choice but to look at Ji Dingbei, "Mother's matter hasn't been over for long! Can we postpone it a bit?"
"Can the Emperor's will be delayed?" Ji Dingbei sighed. "I won't be able to return on your wedding day either!"
"father."
"It's alright." Ji Dingbei looked at Ji Tiankui. "You'll still have to go to the frontier for training in the future, so don't be too complacent!"
"Yes," Ji Tiankui nodded in response.
Ji Wushang looked at them and said, "Father, elder brother, I'm not feeling well, I'll take my leave now." With that, he turned and went back.
“Go!” Ji Dingbei said, looking at her.
“Father, my eldest sister…” Ji Tiankui looked at Ji Wushang walking away, while Ji Dingbei shook his head, expressing his helplessness.
"The imperial edict has arrived!" Just then, a person shouted from the doorway. Ji Dingbei replied, "Receive the edict."
"yes."
The servants notified the people in their respective courtyards, and only those who were lying in bed did not come to receive the imperial decree.
Ji Wushang knelt in the crowd and saw a eunuch who had received the imperial edict. He looked quite smug and was standing in the living room, with a group of people from General Ji's mansion kneeling in front of him.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Mo Qiqi, the seventh princess of the Loyal and Righteous Prince's Mansion, is a woman of both talent and virtue, proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She is virtuous, intelligent, and capable. Ji Tiankui, the eldest son of General Ji's Mansion, is a young and promising General of the Cavalry, with outstanding achievements and a bright future. These two are well-matched in social standing, and Heaven has decreed that they shall be married on the eighth day of the tenth month. I personally bestow upon them a pair of jade ruyi scepters, a pair of jade corals, ten shi of gold and silver jewels, and fifty thousand taels of gold as a congratulation to the newlyweds. By imperial decree!"